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Expression of Muslim Women (EMW), a group that organizes an annual creative arts festival showcasing the artistic and musical talents of Ottawa's Muslim women, has established a scholarship for women who are registered in an undergraduate fine arts (music, theatre or visual arts) program at the University of Ottawa and who are actively involved within the Muslim community.

The Manitoba Islamic Association (MIA) celebrated its 50th Anniversary on November 10, 2019 at RBC Convention Centre, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Mayor Jim Watson inducted Ms. Hindia Mohamoud into the Order of Ottawa at a ceremony at Ottawa City Hall on November 22, 2019.

Since the end of November, people in the Horn of African country of Djibouti has been impacted by heavy rains, up to three times the annual average, which have triggered flash floodling across the country.

Events in seven Canadian cities will remember man killed under government care, continue call for justice

Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne heads to Egypt and must bring Yasser Albaz back home

Imagine going through a panic attack one evening, and not knowing where to turn for help.

The SFU Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies, in partnership with the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, closes the inaugural Muslim Community Fellowship cohort with a public dialogue about bridging differing experiences, community healing, and moving towards positive social change.

Pakistani Canadian twins, Maryam and Nivaal Rehman, founders of the non-profit organization, "The World with MNR", have recently released the documentary, Destined to Sour,  about girls' education in Pakistan.

Dr. Farhan M. Asrar of Mississauga has been named a 2019 recipient of the Award of Excellence, presented by the Ontario College of Family Physicians (OCFP). He was also selected to receive the Jim Ruderman Academic Medicine Leadership Award.

Official Opposition NDP Leader Andrea Horwath tabled a motion for debate in the Ontario legislature that explicitly condemns Quebec’s Bill 21 and calls on Doug Ford to take action.

What do Imams and soccer have in common?

In early November 2019, Thunder Bay Mayor Bill Mauro presented 18 year old Jordanian Canadian Yamaan Alsumadi with the 2019 Youth Leader Award, one of six Community Safety Awards granted each year, for her work as co-president of the city's Regional Multicultural Youth Council. 

Marking the UN declared Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women join the Women's Mosque of Canada for a frank discussion about Woman Abuse (in all its forms) and how it impacts Muslim Women and how faith plays a role.

In June 2019, Simon Jolin-Barette, Quebec’s Minister of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusiveness, introduced Bill 21, which forbids public employees, including teachers, police officers, and prosecutors, from wearing religious symbols such as hijabs, kippahs, or turbans. 

A new one-of-a-kind events and coworking space has joined the vibrant neighbourhood of Little Italy. Located at 499 Preston Street, Collabüro is easily accessible by o-train, bus or car, and provides its members with close proximity to local eateries and green spaces such as Dow’s Lake.

This December, Dawanet wants to provide you the inspiration you need to counter Islamophobia, using your creativity, resources & skills.

Crime Prevention Ottawa held its annual Community Safety Award ceremony on November 4th, where it honours Ottawa-based crime prevention initiatives.

Hiiraan Online has reported that Somali Canadian activist Almaas Elman was shot dead near the Halane compound in Mogadishu, Somalia on November 20, 2019.

Over the past 5 years, Nisa Helpline has been successfully serving the community as the leading women’s helpline providing anonymous free peer counseling service in Canada and the US.