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Written by Chelby Daigle
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 22:12 |
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The Multifaith Housing Initiative’s Annual Tulipathon raised $32,000 to support the building of more affordable housing in Ottawa. Several Muslim organizations participated in the fundraiser including the Ottawa Muslim Women’s Organization (OMWO), the South Nepean Muslim Community (SNMC), Masjid Bilal, Cordova Academy, and the Ottawa Muslim Association (OMA).
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Written by Chelby Daigle
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 22:11 |
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Residents of a West-end neighbourhood gathered in late May to discuss the impact of the recent murder of 24-year-old Malik Adjokatcher, an alleged gang member, in the Britannia Woods neighbourhood.
The community forum was held at the Michele Heights Community Centre on May 27 and hosted by Bay Ward City Councillor Mark Taylor who moderated a panel consisting of representatives from the Ottawa Police Service, Crime Prevention Ottawa, Ottawa Community Housing (OCH), Pinecrest-Queensway Community Health Centre, and a tenant of the Michele Heights neighbourhood.
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Written by Maryam Mirza
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 22:04 |
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“You are the hope of this Ummah. You are the hope of this community. You are the hope of our Islam,” Sheikh Ismail Albatnuni said, his words echoing across the auditorium in the Ottawa Little Theatre.
On Saturday, May 18, Generation M – a unique youth conference was held in Ottawa. Hundreds of young attendees sat shoulder-to-shoulder looking on as the first speaker, Sheikh Ismail Albatnuni, walked across the stage and welcomed everyone.
“What’s important about this is that it’s a youth-to-youth program. We bring youth speakers, youth entertainers and we try and touch on issues and topics that are relating to the youth,” Wisam Chamseddine says.
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Written by Mohamed Suleman
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 22:07 |
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The Ahlul Bayt Student Association (ABSA) at Carleton University and the University of Ottawa held their fourth annual spring camp over the Victoria Day long weekend.
 Featuring world renowned English lecturer Hassanain Rajabali, the camp took place at Camp Awacamenj Mino (around 70 km from Ottawa) and attracted more than 100 participants, mostly students, from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal.
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Written by Chelby Daigle
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Thursday, 06 June 2013 09:56 |
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 On Friday, May 10th, members of the Carleton University Afghan Students’ Association (ASA) organized a Mother’s Day celebration to recognize the efforts of Afghan Canadian female educators who are actively involved within Ottawa’s schools, from language school teachers to daycare workers. They also raised over $1000 in proceeds for Mirman Baheer, an Afghan organization that supports women writers and poets.
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