Every woman who’s been a “first” anything—especially women w/ lived experience of concurrently navigating gender & racial discrimination—understands the kind of unfair scrutiny Olivia Chow will experience. So, I want to share a few thoughts about how we can be supportive.🧵
1) Today marks the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia and the sixth anniversary of the attack on Januaary 29th, 2017, that took the lives of six worshippers. #irememberjan29
On the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we pay tribute to the people whose lives were cut short six years ago. We stand with their loved ones and the Muslim community. And we recommit to putting an end to Islamophobia.
Islamophobia and discrimination are unacceptable. Period. Today, we’re appointing @AmiraElghawaby as Canada’s first Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia to help end this hate – and to build a better future for everyone. More here: https://t.co/revaJmTvAa
BREAKING NEWS: In a historic move, the Peel District School Board became Canada's first school board to adopt an anti-Islamophobia strategy. @PeelSchools has shown great leadership in adopting this strategy, and sets an example for the education sector. Read our statement below.
📣CALLING PLANNERS IN ONTARIO - Join our study on accessibility, disability & the planning profession. We are seeking non-accessibility specialist planners in a variety of practice areas. Sign up for a 30m Zoom convo about accessibility in your work https://t.co/NyAJ8n2b7K (1/5)
A support line is available to former residential school students and their families for emotional support and crisis referral services. For immediate assistance, call the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419. https://t.co/UoI7rVgkxQ
Participate, learn and reflect on truth and reconciliation. The online resource showcases the reconciliation journey and the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples. https://t.co/Bp02tKNzNi
#NDTR#TruthAndReconciliation
It was a great opportunity to attend the inaugural conference on Muslim Voices on Foreign Policy organized by @nccm, @ISNA_Canada and @IRCanada and to meet so many amazing people/organizations that are striving to make a difference for Muslim communities both locally and abroad!
@CommunityPlan__ led by @CheryllCase are looking for amazing talent to join their team! Definitely check this out if your interested in community building and affordable housing 👇🏽
We are also hiring a *Communications manager, and an *Affordable Housing Strategist!
CM: https://t.co/FFZg1nIejy
AHS: https://t.co/fr8lMvJ4jt
We would love your support to build an incredible team to achieve our bold objective to realize human rights to housing. Thanks you!
📢SPREAD THE WORD – CALL FOR OLDER ADULT STORIES!📢Are you an older adult living in Canada? We want to hear from you! Tell your story of aging in your neighbourhood through photo, video, audio, poetry, reflections,recipes + have it posted on our site https://t.co/ds4CI6b8TF (1/5)
3 Shia Muslims in America were just killed because they are Shia. I’m tired of Muslims erasing anti-Shiism because “it doesn’t even happen.” Every word of hate speech, false misconception about Shias, and act of exclusion perpetuates this cycle of violence and hate. Do better.
Sania Khan was a childhood friend. She had a whole life and career ahead of her - the best was yet to come
He travelled from Georgia to Chicago to murder her, not changing his mind during long travel time. And at some point obtained a GUN.
System + community utterly failed her