This has been a year like no other. The ever-present nature of racial trauma in society has been challenging for all of us, especially children and teens. The COVID-19 pandemic has created a rupture in society, magnifying inequities and redefining what it means to be vulnerable. The violent nature of racism has been on full display on television and in social media.
We are proud to collaborate with over 15 MSA's across the country on this unique initiative.
TORONTO, June 16, 2021 /CNW/ - BMO Financial Group today announced it will donate $100,000 to Naseeha, a mental health hotline to support mental health services for Muslim communities. The donation follows the deadly hit-and-run incident in London, Ontario on June 6 that claimed the lives of four family members.
One week after the intentional truck attack that targeted a Canadian-Muslim family in London, Ont., killing four members of the same family and orphaning a child, the alleged attacker has had terrorism charges filed against him.
The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) is organizing a National Call to Action against Islamophobia on Friday, June 18th. This national event is endorsed by over 30 major Muslim organizations across the country.
[On June 11], in the House of Commons, the Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth committed to the emergency ask of the community in the aftermath of the London terror attack. The government committed to a National Action Summit on Islamophobia convening leaders from all levels of government to chart a path forward for Canada in ending violence against Muslims
Vigils, walks, and other events are being organized across Canada to stand in solidarity with the victims of the Islamophobic attack in London, Ontario.
A Pakistani-Canadian family out on a stroll on a warm weekend evening was murdered in a horrific act of Islamophobic violence in London, Ont. A nine-year-old boy, hospitalized with serious injuries, is the only survivor of a terror attack that killed his sister, father, mother and grandmother.
June 8, 2021
Salam,
What has happened in our London community has shocked us all.
And yet, as we are shocked by this act of terror, we will not be intimidated.
Ottawa – On Monday, June 7 at 11 am, Palestinian refugee Jihan Qunoo will visit the Prime Minister’s Office at 80 Wellington Street (East entrance) to request an urgent meeting with Justin Trudeau as part of her fight to bring her three traumatized girls and husband to Ottawa from war-ravaged Gaza.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Proud, joyful, resilient and resourceful - those are just a few words describing a soul who left this earth on the early evening of March 4th, 2021.
Dear community members, Assalamu Alaikum. Peace be upon you.
May 29th, 2021
(Ottawa - May 28, 2021)
The desecration of Masjid al-Aqsa and violence in its surrounding regions is deeply disturbing and unacceptable.
All praise is for Allah Almighty. May the peace and blessing be upon the Messenger of Allah, his family, the faithful companions, and all those who follow them.
Register for Canadian Council of Muslim Women’s (CCMW) ’s Two-Part Virtual Workshop Series to Receive a Certificate in Digital Anti-Racism Education
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A child psychiatrist who knew those killed in the London terror attack offers advice on helping kids deal with trauma
Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) and MSAs across Canada Organize Session on Indigenous Communities and Islamic Responsibility on June 23
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