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Gov’t of Canada Announces Special Representative to Fight Islamophobia

On Friday January 28th, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion, highlighted the federal government’s intention to appoint a special representative on combatting Islamophobia. This was a specific request of Hikma, NCCM, and many other of our advocacy partners across Canada, as an important part of the fight against Islamophobia. You […]

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City of London Islamophobia Strategy

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Hikma and many other community leaders participated in a consultation process led by Rumina Morris, the Director, Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression for the City of London. We viewed the draft report on fighting Islamophobia and provided our feedback. We are pleased with how detailed and thorough the report is. This report is going to City Council shortly

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We Remember January 29th

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Five years ago, a terrorist walked into the Islamic Cultural Center in Quebec City and murdered six Muslims and injured 19 more. Families destroyed. Our dear brother, Aymen Derbali, who ran toward the shooter to stop him, taking six bullets and being left paralyzed, chest down. The federal government has announced that Jan. 29 will

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London City Council Passes Motion Opposing Bill 21

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Last week, London City Council passed a motion opposing Quebec’s Bill 21 and pledged $100,000 to the legal fight against it! The motion comprised 3 parts: Opposing the bill by upholding and reaffirming the freedoms laid out in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Supporting the legal challenge against the Bill.A one-time grant of up to $100,000

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A Busy Week of Advocacy

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It has been a busy week of advocacy, so a quick update is in order: Islamophobia Envoy Announcement.City of London Islamophobia Work City of London Motion re: Bill 21.Board of Education Position 1. Islamophobia Envoy Appointment AnnouncementThis week, Ahmed Hussen, the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion announced that the federal government will appoint a Special

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Pass the Our London Family Act

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Send a letter to the Provincial Government On November 22nd, a delegation from London joined our dear Brothers and Sisters at NCCM in Toronto for a Provincial Advocacy Day. Our goal – get the provincial government to pass the Our London Family Act – improving the education system and beefing up anti-hate capacity (for details,

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Hikma Congratulates Mariam Hamou

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Hikma is pleased to congratulate Sister Mariam Hamou on her appointment as Ward 6 Councillor on London City Council. We wish to express our thanks to London City Council for taking this visionary step. Sister Mariam becomes the first Muslim woman to sit on London City Council.

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Introducing HikmaSET

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What is HikmaSET? The purpose of HikmaSET (Hikma’s Strategic Engagement Team) is to deepen the engagement of Muslims with each political party in London and area. It is designed to build capacity in our community to effect positive change in the political arena and set the stage for the long term political influence of Muslims.

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Information on Voting Process

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If you need information on how the voting process works, please see the below: For the Elections Canada voting guide, click here. In Arabic, click here. In Urdu, click here. To check other languages, check here. Please send these guides to anyone you know who may benefit from reading the guide in their first language. Still need information on what

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All-Candidate Survey Results

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Hikma asked the London area 2021 Federal Election Candidates four questions that are top of mind for Muslims. The attached document contains all of the responses we received. It is divided by question, and by riding. To read the survey responses, click here.

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