Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)'s Black Muslimahs Shining: Nominations Open

Location: Canada

Deadline: Jan 10, 2025

The Black Muslimahs Shining series highlights the remarkable achievements and contributions of Black Muslim women across Canada.

Through this platform, we amplify their voices, celebrate their successes, and recognize their invaluable impact on their communities.

Each year, CCMW spotlights inspiring women who embody resilience, leadership, and empowerment.

Do you know a Black Muslim woman whose work deserves recognition?

Nominate her for the 2025 Black Muslimahs Shining series and help us share her story.

In 2023, CCMW expanded the Lila Fahlman Scholarship to create dedicated scholarships for Canadian Black Muslim women.

Acknowledging the unique challenges they face, we aim to foster opportunities for education and empowerment.

Your support for these scholarships is an investment in the future.

Together, we can build a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable society.

Nomination Deadline: January 10, 2025

To nominate a Black Muslim Female Changemaker, click here

Canadian Council of Muslim Women

The story of the Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW) begins in 1982 when a group of dynamic and devoted Muslim women from across the country congregated in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Led by the late founder of CCMW, Dr. Lila Fahlman, these women sought to mobilize their passion for social justice and faith in order to enrich their communities and work towards the common good of Canadian society.

This inaugural meeting led to the establishment of CCMW, a not-for-profit organization that works to provide equity, equality and empowerment for all Canadian Muslim women. For the past 30 years, its proud and accomplished roster of members have achieved and continue to achieve great milestones for Muslim women and Canada’s multicultural landscape. As a highly diverse organization, CCMW is firmly committed to the overarching vision of improving the status of Muslim women to remain true to their Islamic heritage and Canadian identity.