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TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /CNW/ - "Milk, eggs, cereal for tomorrow's breakfast, and chicken for dinner tonight because we ran out." Many family and friends, we imagine, would have had a similar conversation as they went through the checklist before their loved ones headed off on one of the most mundane and unremarkable of human rituals, the weekend run to the supermarket.

May 13, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario

The Canadian-Muslim Vote (TCMV) launched its Get Out The Vote (GOTV) Campaign for the 2022 Ontario Election on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at its Oakville office on 2650 Bristol Circle.

Somali Canadian Habiba Ali is a proud mother, Social Service Worker, Playwright, Poet, Comedian, Arts Educator and mental health advocate from the City of Ottawa. Audiences from all ethnic backgrounds have said that they truly enjoy her works of art.

Muslim Link has teamed up with Grassroots Media and filmmaker Husam Alaghbari to create a video series exploring the stories of Muslims living with mental health challenges.

Zaineb Survery spearheaded an initiative to document the history of her neighbourhood, Churchill Meadows in Mississauga, Ontario. 

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EDMONTON, AB, April 12, 2022 /CNW/ - Today, Canada Post issued its latest stamp celebrating Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, two of the most important festivals in the Islamic calendar.

OTTAWA, ON, April 5, 2022

Halal Expo Canada 2022 held in Toronto from May 12-14 is a vibrant event that boosts the Halal business in North America and grants the opportunity for North American companies to learn about the Halal Lifestyle Industry and learn more about the hidden potential of halal lifestyle products manufacturing, craftsman capabilities, tourism and other halal industries.

Nisa Homes Ottawa is a Muslim women's shelter based in Ottawa which opens it's doors on April 1, 2021 right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Peel Regional Police (PRP) and the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) are holding online community engagement sessions to hear from community members on measures to address systemic racism and discrimination in policing in Peel Region.

TORONTO, March 22, 2022 /CNW/

On Saturday, March 19, during Fajr prayer at the Dar Al-Tawheed Islamic Centre in Mississauga, our congregants were subject to a violent attack. Dar Al-Tawheed is our sister organization and we operate under the same Charity Organization.

March 11, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario

The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible.

Canada has now welcomed over 8,680 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.

The Government of Canada has a special humanitarian program focused on resettling vulnerable Afghan nationals, including women leaders. This week as we marked International Women's Day 2022, we recognize the strength and resiliency of Afghan women who have now settled in this country and can use their voices to support fellow newcomers while continuing to defend the rights of women and girls still in Afghanistan.

To help Afghan women newcomers carve out their important place in Canada and draw upon their skills and knowledge, many organizations and institutions are offering valuable career opportunities. Here are a few examples of how Afghan women newcomers are making their mark and helping other women:

The School of Journalism and Communication at Carleton University in Ottawa has been hosting prominent Afghan journalist and human rights defender Farida Nekzad as a journalist-in-residence since December 2021. Ms. Nekzad has been the Director of the Centre for the Protection of Afghan Women Journalists since 2017. In her leadership roles, she often had to risk her life to defend the place of women in journalism. During her current term at Carleton University, Ms. Nekzad is working with students and sharing her experience as a senior journalist, in addition to doing research on Afghanistan media, especially with respect to women and freedom of expression.

The Calgary Catholic Immigration Society (CCIS), a Resettlement Assistance Program service provider organization in Calgary, has hired Sheila Qayumi as an interpreter and counselor. Prior to her position at the CCIS, Ms. Qayumi worked as the manager for Equality for Peace and Democracy and was an activist for the peace and defence of women’s rights in Afghanistan. She supported women networks in 20 Afghan provinces to ensure the meaningful participation of women in the Afghan peace process.

While resettlement is challenging for many newcomers, it can be particularly difficult for women and girls. Canada champions efforts by our trusted community-based partners to help them integrate into their new life.

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“These brave and formidable women, who now call Canada home, deserve to have their voices heard. I am proud to see Canadian organizations step up to defend Afghan women’s rights and dignity and give these women a platform to advocate for and support other women. These are great examples of how Canadians come together to help resettle some of the world’s most vulnerable.” – The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

“As journalist, I am committed to being the voice for all of Afghan women and to advocating for the evacuation of women journalists and all those who are at risk.” –Farida Nekzad, Afghan newcomer and journalist-in-residence, Carleton University

CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, today announced the findings of a new Ipsos poll that highlights the impact of rising inflation on charitable giving.

March 1, 2022 (Edmonton, Canada)

March 4, 2022—Ottawa, Ontario – The Government of Canada is working hard to resettle at least 40,000 Afghan nationals as quickly and safely as possible. Canada has now welcomed a total of 8,580 Afghan refugees, with more arriving every week.