CCMW Live ARCHIVES 2021-2022
We have curated a special collection of videos from 2021-2022 here; including recordings of CCMW panels, talks, webinars and information sessions featuring trailblazing Muslim women from Canada and around the world.
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Policy, Program and Practices Review Guide Launch
CCMW hosted a virtual launch event for the Policy, Program and Practices Review Guide on December 6, 2022. Find out more here.
CCMW MUSLIM WOMEN SCHOLARS SERIES: NOVEMBER EDITION
Traditional Storytelling in a Modern World
Speaker: Ayesha S. Chaudhry
Find out more here.
2022 Women Who Inspire Awards Presentation
Our 2022 Women Who Inspire Awards and Scholarship presentations took place online on November 13, 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST. The theme this year was "The Charter & CCMW at 40."
Woman, Life & Freedom: Tracing Iran's Veiling History
Panelists discussed the history of the representation of the hijab, global patriarchy in the context of Iran, the role of women in protests, and the authoritarian context that shapes the current uprising in Iran.
Book Talk with Dr. Ziba Mir-Hosseini (Journeys to Gender Equality in Islam)
Book Talk with Dr. Ziba Mir-Hosseini on her book "Journeys to Gender Equality in Islam"
Find out more here.
CCMW PRESENTS: MUSLIM WOMEN SCHOLARS SERIES
The Breathwork of Ar Rahman: An Islamic Conception of Birth Justice
Presenter: Dr. Sarah Munawar
Find out more here.
Afghans in Peril Once Again
Award-winning author, journalist, and human rights activist Sally Armstrong moderated a panel discussion on Afghanistan's perils and its people once again under Taliban rule. Find out more here.
Standing Up to Online Hate Webinar
This OCASI Ontario webinar featured Maryam Faisal (Council of Agencies Serving South Asians) and Firdaus Ali (Canadian Council of Muslim Women). The two panelists presented their online initiatives that support im/migrants and refugees in making digital spaces safer places for citizens to engage.
CCMW PRESENTS: MUSLIM WOMEN SCHOLARS SERIES
We Are Not Seen as Human: Stories of Dis/citizenship
Speaker: Dr. Muna Saleh
Drawing from a 18 month narrative inquiry, this presentation explored the pre-/post-displacement experiences of dis/citizenship as re/told by a Syrian Muslim refugee mother of dis/abled children. Find out more here.
CCMW Virtual Ramadan iftar
CCMW hosted a Virtual Ramadan Iftar on Friday, April 22nd, 2022 with a portion of the proceeds donated to our Ramadan Campaign. Find out more here.
CCMW PRESENTS: MUSLIM WOMEN SCHOLARS SERIES
How Do We Fight Domestic Violence from Within Our Tradition: Four Intervention Strategies from Qur’an 4:34
Speaker: Nevin Reda
Respondent: Nazila Isgandarova
Abstract: Qur’an 4:34 often features in contemporary discourses as a verse that promotes wife-beating. But does it really do that? This episode of CCMW’s Muslim Women Scholars series examines this verse closely and reads it in a linguistically accurate, methodologically sounds way. Find out more here.
Voices that Matter: Community Dialogue & Call to Action
The panel discussion focused on the findings of the Voices that Matter report pertaining to mothers, and implications for policies across different areas of society. The panelists included Canadian Muslim women of diverse social identities who spoke to their own experiences as well as their expertise in work and research. Find out more here.
Voices That Matter Launch Event
Dr. Sarah Shah joined CCMW on January 22nd to present her insightful and groundbreaking research from the Voices That Matter report. Find out more here.
CCMW Presents: Muslim Women Scholars Series
Seminar: Black and White or Shades of Grey: Religious Approaches and Muslim Marital Conflict
On December 9, 2021, Dr. Sarah Shah delivered an insightful presentation on religious approaches and Muslim marital conflict.
Event details here.
CCMW PRESENTS: WOMEN WHO INSPIRE 2021
Our 2021 Women Who Inspire Awards and Scholarship presentations took place online on November 14. Ticket Sales proceeds went towards CCMW’s Dr. Lila Fahlman Scholarship Fund. Find out more about the event line-up and our Women Who Inspire 2021 Honourees here.
Understanding Canadian Muslim Women Seeking Family Law Counsel: Community Workers & Public Seminar
CCMW hosted a free online seminar on October 28, 2021 for community workers such as social service providers, imams, scholars of Islam, and representatives of various community organizations looking to increase their understanding of how to provide legal counsel more effectively to Canadian Muslim women. Find out more about event here.
Understanding Canadian Muslim Women Seeking Family Law Counsel: Legal Professionals Seminar
CCMW hosted a free online seminar on October 22, 2021 for lawyers, paralegals, judges, and justices of the peace looking to increase their understanding of how to provide legal counsel more effectively to Canadian Muslim women. Find out more about event here.
D.A.R.E.2 #Hate2Healing Interviews
CCMW's Digital Anti-Racism Education (D.A.R.E.) Project Manager, Firdaus Ali spoke live on TAG TV on Oct 22, 2021 about our Islamic Heritage Month anti-hate campaign, #Hate2Healing.
You can check out Firdaus Ali’s interview with CTV here.
The national social media campaign comprises 15 videos of diverse Muslim women across Canada sharing their experiences of hate, racism & Islamophobia. Find out more at daretobeaware.ca
CCMW Presents: Muslim Women Scholars Series
Seminar: Examining the Uses of Therapeutic Apologies for Addressing the Emotional Injuries of Young Muslim Women
The seminar on October 8, 2021 engages with the question of what is meant by the amalgamation of Muslim + Mental + Health. Presenter, Arij Elmi examines the ways that Muslimness both changes and is changed by our current therapeutic turn.
Event details here
D.A.R.E.2 #Hate2Healing Virtual Launch
CCMW hosted the launch event for the Hate2Healing anti-hate social media campaign on September 25, 2021. The launch showcased a selection of D.A.R.E.2 Project videos and featured a panel discussion on Diverse Identities in the Canadian Muslim context. The event also featured artistic expressions, and presentations by an exciting line-up of guests, including D.A.R.E.2 Project Instructor Amira Elghawaby and Elder Irene Compton. Event details here.
CCMW Book Talk: Minarets on the Horizon by Dr. Murray Hogben
CCMW hosted a book talk by Dr. Murray Hogben for his new book, Minarets on the Horizon on August 29. Dr. Murray read excerpts from four pioneering Canadian Muslim women and CCMW pioneers who are featured in the book also spoke briefly at the event. Event details here.
CCMW Presents: Muslim Women Scholars Series
Seminar: Talking Back From the Margins: Islam in the Lives of Sexually & Gender Diverse Muslim Wome
The seminar on August 5 2021 unpacked some of the hegemonic discourses rampant in Muslim communities by highlighting life stories of LBTQ Muslim women in Canada and the U.S.
Event details here
Thought Leaders Series: Muslims in Science and Medicine: Navigating the Currents of COVID-19
CCMW’s Thought Leaders - Celebrating Muslim Excellence series kicked off on August 7 with a COVID-19 based panel featuring Dr. Abdu Sharkawy and Dr. Fatima Kakkar and moderated by Dr. Fariha Khan. Event details here.
The Stigmatization of Racialized Communities for Covid-19 Infections
On June 29, CCMW’s Iman Ahmednur joined an important discussion about the stigmatization of racialized communities during the pandemic and how to address and mitigate the long-term consequences of this stigmatization. Event details here.
Presentation: Gender Analysis of Boards of Canadian Muslim Charitable InstitutionS
On June 17, Dr. Sheema Khan delivered a presentation on Gender Analysis of Boards of Canadian Muslim Charitable Institutions based on two years of research.
The presentation was followed by a discussion on possible steps to take to address the situation.
CCMW and Nisa Homes Talk on Women’s Mental Health
CCMW and Nisa Homes hosted an online conversation on women’s mental health, homelessness and domestic violence. You can check out the supporting Instagram talk event here.
Online Book Talk: Muslim American Writers At Home
CCMW hosted a book talk on May 8 to celebrate the launch of a new anthology book by North American Muslim writers. Muslim American Writers At Home features stories, essays and poems from a diverse collection of North American Muslim writers. Event details here.
CCMW and Nisa Homes Talk on Women’s Mental Health
CCMW and Nisa Homes hosted a Facebook Live conversation on women’s mental health, homelessness and domestic violence on April 25, 2021.
You can check out the supporting Instagram talk event here.
CCMW Montreal Chapter talk by Amira Elias
CCMW Montreal Chapter talk by Amira Elias
Amira Elias is a long time Chapter member and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Comparative Religions and a Masters in Theology. This talk on April 9, 2021 focused on the "Spirit of Islam" "How to have an open heart to manifest your best life." Details here.
CCMW Presents: Muslim Women Scholars Series
Seminar: Secularism, Sexuality, and Islam: Ismat Chughtai’s Indian Muslim Progressivism
The goal of this seminar on April 8 2021 was to offer a new perspective on secularism in Muslim thought. The need for such a project is keenly felt, since today Islam is often framed as incompatible with the institutions of secularism. Event details here.
Online Panel: Mind, Body, and Soul: Muslim Women’s Wellness Series
CCMW London hosted a moderated panel discussion on March 25, 2021 featuring Lina Saadeddin and Salma Mahmoud. Event details here.
ONLINE Talk: Reflections on Art and Design – Canadian Muslim Women’s Perspectives
Three thinkers on the leading edge of arts and design in Canada shared their insights as Muslim women in the field as part of a fascinating webinar on March 22, 2021.
Presented in partnership with Aga Khan Museum and the Global Centre for Pluralism.
Participants:
Dr. Tammy Gaber, associate professor of architecture, Laurentian University
Timaj Garad, multidisciplinary storyteller, arts educator, and creative consultant
Dr. Nadia Kurd, curator, University of Alberta Museums Art Collection
Online Discussion: Where We Belong - Exploring the Intersection of Faith, Gender and Disability
We partnered with Smile Canada on their Monthly Facebook Live Series: Exploring Our Intersections on March 23 with Omaya Rakieh, an IT professional project manager and dedicated disability advocate. Event details.
Launch of CCMW-Scarborough Chapter
We celebrated the Launch of CCMW-Scarborough Chapter with special guest speakers on March 12, 2021.
For inquiries, please contact scarborough@ccmw.com. Event details
Muslim Women Scholars Series Seminar: What is the Qur’an and How Does One Read It? A Spiritually Integrative Perspective
This seminar on February 24 explored the function of the Qur’an as a pathway to spiritual advancement and the importance of ethical behaviours within this framework, especially gender justice. Event details here