Today, as many of us go to our masajid for jummah to find solace and connection with the divine, I think about the sanctity of these spaces as one of the cornerstones of our communities. They are uniquely ours, and they are worth protecting, for our communities and for future generations.

There has been an uproar recently among politicians who have called for the resignation of Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first special representative on combating Islamophobia.

January 31st, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 29, 2023 The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia:

Islamophobia, discrimination, and hate, in any form, are unacceptable and have no place in this country.

Riverdale Immigrant Women Centre (RIWC)'s new Islamophobia Support Line provides referral and counselling support for victims of religious, racial and culture-based violence.

Assalamu alaikum / Peace Be with You

Wednesday, October 5th 2022

Edmonton - September 16, 2022

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