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Articles by Khadijah Vakily

StoriesDec 1, 2016
Hoda Elatawi: Storytelling Between Egypt and Canada
If you could sum up Hoda Elatawi in one word, it would most likely be ‘storyteller.’ From a young age, Elatawi loved the art of storytelling, and would turn many of her school assignments into plays, fashion shows, or some other form of artwork.
StoriesJun 22, 2016
Khadija Haffajee: The Journey of a Muslim Canadian Activist
In the Ottawa community, it's a challenge to meet someone who does not know Khadija Haffajee. She is seen as a pioneering figure in the nation’s capital, as well as on a global scale as a lecturer, educator, mentor and social activist. But not everyone knows the unique backstory on how a South…
StoriesMay 24, 2016
So You Want To Be A Journalist? Oussayma Canbarieh
Montreal-based Syrian Canadian journalist Oussayma Canbarieh has made multiple documentaries exploring the challenges faced by Muslims navigating their identity within North American societies. In particular, her ground-breaking web series for Radio Canada International, “ Me, The Muslim Next Door…
StoriesApr 25, 2016
Barbara Helms: Challenging Stereotypes about Islam in Small Town Ontario
One Muslim woman is devoting much of her time to raise awareness about Islam across small town Ontario through a series of presentations and interfaith dialogue. Barbara Helms was born in Saskatchewan to American parents, who were both accomplished classical musicians teaching in Canada. Shortly…
StoriesMar 14, 2016
So You Want To Be an Entrepreneur? Salgai Tooryalai and SANAA Women’s Fashion
When it comes to making modest fashionwear available at the click of a button, Salgai Tooryalai is on the case with SANAA Women’s Fashion , an online store based in Ottawa.
StoriesOct 4, 2015
Muslimah on a Motorcycle
When one thinks of the word “hijabi”, it is not often followed by the word motorcyclist. Except that in my case, it is.

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