IIS-UofT

06/23/2022

Special Edition of Islam in the City: Islam in the (Post) Colony
The articles of this stand-alone issue all focus on dissecting a nuanced manifestation of Islamic culture in an arguably post-colonial, modern nation with a rich history stretching far before its settlement in the 17th century. How does Canadian national identity intersect with its up and coming, religiously diverse identity? How does Islam exist for Muslims that exist in this settler-colonial space?

Read Here: https://issuu.com/iis-uoft/docs/iitc-post-colony?utm_source=Issuu

05/11/2022

Check out our latest newspaper where we share a recap of the institute's various projects throughout the year.

Having celebrated Eid last week, we recognize and appreciate the role that Muslim communities play when they come together to support one another and the broader society. To that end, we have a special message from Professor Anver Emon (Director, Institute of Islamic Studies) to share with you al...

05/11/2022

We have a special message from Professor Anver Emon (Director, Institute of Islamic Studies) to share with you all that connects the role of academic research on Islam and Muslim with its societal benefits.

Watch here:

https://engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate #/department/86Dr. Emon shares a recap of the institute's various projects throughout the year, in...

04/20/2022

Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) showcasing Professor Anver Emon (Director, Islamic Institute of Toronto) as guest on "Resilient Hour".

Professor Emon spoke about Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA), the importance of it and how Muslim communities can get involved with this project this & beyond!

Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeJEcOmdHbM

You can learn more at http://MuslimsInCanadaArchives.ca and if you have records to consider donating, you can fill out an Expression of Interest Form, as Prof Emon mentioned - https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=JsKqeAMvTUuQN7RtVsVSEEwXt-V1MEBMm8LfzV-REadURE85RUpGRFFEWklSRk9VU0wzR0FOVTRHMi4u

04/20/2022

Happening this Thursday April 21, 2022! Special panel. Panel will share some enriching perspectives on the notion of "civilization" and contextualize it in today's world and current affairs. More info and registration: https://everydayorientalism.wordpress.com/2022/04/08/civilization-whats-up-with-that-eotalks-panel/

RSVP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfSTlQEdudTEEixPNvxwLgzPfiFIIknli15ft8sA5MEgQS9rg/viewform

04/18/2022

Watch how Moska Rokay, the Archivist of the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) at the IIS-UofT share how MiCA showcases the power of creating an archive and its contribution to documenting Canadian Muslim history, communities and culture.

https://youtu.be/rKsXOo2KwGI

About the Muslims in Canada Archives
https://www.muslimsincanadaarchives.ca/
The Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA), a collaborative and participatory initiative at the Institute for Islamic Studies (IIS), provides a platform for the missing Muslim voices in Canada.

MiCA acquires, organizes, preserves, and makes accessible records of and about Canadian Muslim individuals and organizations that possess enduring value for the preservation of the history and documentary heritage of Muslims in Canada.

https://www.muslimsincanadaarchives.ca/For a very long time, narratives about Muslims in mainstream media have been primarily focused on war, terrorism, extr...

04/12/2022

Recording now up of MiCA Showcase! Grateful to our donors & supporters who spoke abt their experience w/ the Muslim in Canada Archives & the value of archives as vehicle to capture heritage of Muslims in Canadian landscape, for generations to come.

To witness the power of creating an archive and how it contributes to documenting history and culture, Watch:

https://MuslimsInCanadaArchives.ca**PLEASE NOTE AUDIO DISRUPTION AT 52:37 to 54:45. Watch Haroon Siddiqui's video (without audio disruption) at: https://yout...

04/11/2022

One Year Post doc fellowship in Islamophobia in Health Professions Education - information on requirements and how to apply in the message below:

🔹 Islamophobia in Health Professions Education (HPE)
✨ 4 WEEKS LEFT✨
📆 Deadline THURSDAY MAY 5, 2022

Offered by the UofT Med Office of Inclusion of U of T Medicine with The Wilson Centre.

See here for more ➡️

04/11/2022

We're proud to share Anver Emon's (Director, IIS-UofT) has been appointed to Canada Revenue Agency's Advisory Committee on the Charitable Sector (ACCS). Prof Emon's brings scholarship & research expertise that can help strengthen Canada's charity sector.

Charities play a key role in our society by providing valuable information and services to Canadians, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable.

04/11/2022

The IIS-UofT at University of Toronto welcomes the inclusion in proposed federal Budget 2022 of the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) project. We're honoured to acquire, preserve, and share the contributions that Muslims in Canada make to heritage & future of Canada.

https://islamicstudies.artsci.utoronto.ca/mica-federal-budget-2022/

Press Release 7 April 2022 The Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Toronto, welcomes the inclusion in the proposed federal budget of the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) project. We thank the Government of Canada for its support, and the strong advocates for MiCA in the Government, such as....

04/11/2022

Are you interested in strengthening the future of our Muslims? One of our key projects is the Muslims in Canada Data Initiative. Check out this week's newsletter where we discuss the goals of our Muslims in Canada Data Initiative. Your generous donations will help us run research projects that address many of the issues and critical gaps facing Muslim communities in Canada.

Ramadan is a special month that brings Muslim communities together. After two years of mosque closures due to the pandemic, the community will be cherishing the communal aspect of Ramadan this year more than ever before. The care, compassion and welfare embedded into Ramadan will help everyone to en...

04/11/2022

Did you know that the Institute of Islamic Studies and its key projects are eligible for Zakat in the “Fi Sabilillah” category?
Well check out our last week's newsletter where we go further in depth about the unique and broad community benefits of our projects.

Investing your Zakat in the Institute of Islamic Studies will create a long lasting and continued benefit in the community for generations. Your Zakat can have a powerful impact!
Click here to donate: https://engage.utoronto.ca/site/SPageServer?pagename=donate #/department/86

Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the cornerstone of Muslim philanthropy in the month of Ramadan. The Institute of Islamic Studies and its key projects are eligible for Zakat in the “Fi Sabilillah” category because of its unique and broad community benefits. What does this mean to you? In t...