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Pakistani Canadian Schanze Sial has been making headlines with news of her acceptance into the STEM Enhancement in Earth Science internship program, run jointly by NASA and the University of Texas' Center for Space Research.

In the wake of the murder of George Floyd, there has been increased interest in Muslim communities to discuss issues of anti-Black racism within society.

Muslim Link has written and published stories aimed at addressing anti-Black racism in Muslim communities over the last eight years. The following recommendations are informed by this work, our experience receiving media requests for Muslim speakers, our regular reading of coverage of Muslim communities by mainstream and Muslim media, and our observations publishing thousands of Muslim community events from across Canada over several years.

The global COVID-19 pandemic has taken us into an era of social distancing. By relying on online digital media, we may be isolating ourselves from more local and diverse communities.

Moroccan Canadian Khadija El Hilali is currently working with a small team of fellow students to address racism on the campuses of two of Ottawa's largest universities. 

The COVID-19 crisis has shown the world that we can come together in the face of adversity regardless of race, culture or country of origin. As we move through these challenging times, we are pleased to advise that the RBC Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards are now open for online voting to recognize immigrants who have helped shape Canada’s diverse landscape.

Rivers of Hope is pleased to announce that we have received a 3-year, $85,000-per-year grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Youth Opportunities Fund to challenge racism and Islamophobia in schools.

Families across Ontario are torn apart by the Justice system that punitively harms those in their care, especially individuals who have underlying mental health issues.

Ina lilah waina ilayhi rajioon

The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition and its partners are calling for the immediate resignation and termination of Matt Skof, President of the Ottawa Police Association (OPA) for his alleged misogynistic comments to a female member of the Coalition.

The Justice for Abdirahman Coalition, in collaboration with community partners, will be holding a march to stand against the violence inflicted on Black bodies that has been willfully ignored by our institutions.

Recently, the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised that along with physical distancing, wearing protective masks slows the spread of COVID-19. Canada has made a similar announcement.

Every year, Muslims around the world celebrate the month of Ramadan with a combination of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection.

The Canadian Muslim COVID-19 Task Force (CMCTF) representing Imams, medical professionals and community organizations introduces a series of infographics and guidelines to support Islamic centres and mosques in Ontario and across Canada.

OTTAWA, June 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- National Blood Donor Week is an opportunity to extend heartfelt thanks to all donors and partners across the country for their commitment, agility and lifesaving contributions to Canada’s Lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout the year.

Mississauga – June 4, 2020 – The Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) emphasizes the holistic message of Islam within the context of Canada’s diverse society.

Our communities are grieving.

The Canadian Council of Imams (CCI) has called upon the Federal Minister of National Revenue Diane Lebouthillier to initiate an investigation into the existence of Islamophobic practices in the Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Charities Directorate and the CRA’s use of its privileges as a regulatory agency to deliberately discredit respected Canadian Muslim leaders.

“The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend to be free of racism to be anti-racist. Anti-racism is the commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in yourself. And it’s the only way forward.”- Ijeomo Oluo, African American anti-racism activist

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, [on May 22, 2020] announced the following appointments under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Eid Mubarak to all Muslim people on Turtle Island and beyond.