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StoriesMar 2, 2021
Aida Sanjush on How Education Saved Her Life at TEDxBearCreekPark 2019
In 2020, Aida Sanjush spoke at TEDxBearCreekPark in Surrey, BC.
StoriesJan 8, 2020
Ilwad Elman on Returning to Rebuild Somalia at TEDxMogadishu 2012
In 2012, Ilwad Elman was a speaker at TEDxMogadishu in Mogadishu, Somalia.
StoriesJan 3, 2020
Kobra Rahimi on A Refugee's Loss of Home at TEDxWinnipeg 2019
In 2019, Kobra Rahimi was a speaker at TEDxWinnipeg in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
StoriesDec 31, 2019
Saima Jamal on Supporting Newcomers at TEDxYYC 2019
In 2019, Saima Jamal was a speaker at TEDxYYC in Calgary, Alberta.
StoriesDec 25, 2019
Asha Siad on Telling The Stories of Refugees at TEDxVienna 2017
In 2017, Asha Siad was a speaker at TEDxVienna in Vienna, Austria.
StoriesDec 21, 2019
Ahmed Hussen on Racism in Canada at TEDxToronto 2017
In 2017, Honourable Ahmed Hussen was a speaker at TEDxToronto in Toronto, Ontario.
NewsJul 16, 2019
The global Rohingya diaspora throws lifelines to Bangladesh and Myanmar
Diasporas can play a significant role in the development and politics of their countries of origin.
NewsMay 15, 2019
Help the Syrian Canadian Foundation Heal Young Refugees in the Greater Toronto Area Through Art
The refugee youth we serve in the Greater Toronto Area lost their homes, family members, and friends.
NewsMay 2, 2019
Halal Restaurant Launches Sudanese Inspired Burger To Support Ottawa Refugees
On May 1, Burgers n’ Fries Forever (BFF) and the CapCity Community Project launched their innovative partnership to explore a new way to raise funds for refugees building a new life in Ottawa. Mayor Jim Watson and City Councillor Mathieu Fleury attended the launch to show their support.
NewsApr 23, 2019
Immigrant children’s health declines rapidly after arrival in Canada
A healthy, happy future, free from poverty: This is the aspiration of many new immigrants and refugees to Canada and the United States. Leaving harsh conditions and food scarcity behind, they embrace the safety and relative affluence that North America offers.
NewsFeb 7, 2019
Politics of fear is the real threat Canada is facing
Visiting my Syrian family, who I co-sponsored with nine other families in early 2017 and helped them settle in Canada, is always fun.
StoriesDec 31, 2018
From ESL Student to Canadian Novelist: Interview with Author Fartumo Kusow
Somali Canadian author Fartumo Kusow has spent much of 2018 traveling across Canada, the United States, with stops in the UK and Somalia, speaking about her first English-language novel "A Tale of a Boon's Wife", published by Second Story Press.
NewsDec 27, 2018
Changes to Impaired Driving Act Could Lead to Deportation of Permanent Residents
Senators Mobina Jaffer and Ratna Omidvar have written the follow op-ed to raise awareness among newcomers to Canada about important changes that have come into effect this month with Bill C-46, the updated Impaired Driving Act.
NewsNov 21, 2018
Documentary on the Plight of Eritrean Refugees in Sudan Screens in Ottawa, Toronto This Week
The documentary "The Forgotten" directed by Eritrean American Sabrina Aman will be screening in Ottawa, Friday Nov. 23rd and in Toronto, Saturday Nov. 24th . Following each documentary screening, there will be a discussion with the filmmakers moderated by CBC News Anchor Adrian Harewood in Ottawa,…
NewsOct 26, 2018
Muslims Who Won in 2018 Canadian Municipal Elections
An unprecedented number of Muslims ran in Municipal elections in Ontario, British Columbia (BC), and Manitoba in October 2018.
NewsAug 21, 2018
Help A Teenage Refugee Reunite With Her Family
Reunite a Family Torn Apart By War
NewsAug 9, 2018
August 25 Marks Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day Across Canada
Mississauga, Aug. 3, 2018 — Along with the global Rohingya communities, the Burma Task Force (BTF) and Canadian Rohingya Development Initiative (CRDI) have officially recognized August 25 as the date for the annual “Rohingya Genocide Remembrance Day.”
NewsJul 12, 2018
I Am Rohingya is now available on Video on Demand
I Am Rohingya: A Genocide in Four Acts chronicles the journey of fourteen Rohingya youth who take to the stage in order to depict their families' harrowing experiences in Burma and beyond; before, during, and immediately after the escalation of military violence in their native Rakhine state; their…
StoriesJul 4, 2018
An Afghan Refugee's Educational Journey in Canada
Afghan Canadian Sadaf Parweez recently made headlines in Durham region after graduating from UOIT. An Afghan refugee, Sadaf has overcome the obstacles many newcomers to Canada face when trying to pursue their education. Muslim Link interviewed the recent graduate about her educational journey after…
NewsJul 4, 2018
Somali Canadian Youth Activist Appointed to Prime Minister's Youth Advisory Council
Toronto-based Somali Canadian youth activist Habon Ali was appointed to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Youth Advisory Council in June. Muslim Link interviewed Habon about her activism and what challenges facing youth in Canada that she hopes to raise with the Prime Minister.
NewsJun 20, 2018
Ministers Hussen, Freeland and Bibeau mark World Refugee Day
Ottawa, June 20, 2018 – The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign Affairs; and the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of International Development, today issued this statement on World Refugee Day:
NewsApr 30, 2018
Documentary about Rohingya Canadian youth theatre group coming to Ottawa, Toronto, and Waterloo
The documentary "I Am Rohingya" is coming to theatre in Ottawa (May 9) , Toronto (May 11) , and Waterloo (May 13) . The team behind the film is partnering with local organizations in each city to host the screenings, such as Inter Pares in Ottawa, a non-governmental organization that has been…
StoriesApr 11, 2018
The Mosque as a Space for Mental Health Promotion: Interview with Researcher Munira Abdulwasi
Eritrean Canadian researcher Munira Abdulwasi is running a series of talks focused on raising awareness about mental health issues. Munira Abdulwasi is a PhD candidate studying Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. Her research interests include marginalized individuals living with…
StoriesApr 4, 2018
A Somali Canadian's Reflections on Refugee Rights Day in Canada
Refugee Rights Day is a day to create awareness in the public consciousness about the rights and protection of refugees in Canada. Celebrated on April 4th, this day is significant particularly for refugee claimants, because it brings attention to the advances made in the protection of refugee…

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