CTV News published a report about the Dinner Reception honoring Mike Shaikh organized by the Canadian Muslims for Peace and Justice. The detailed report is on the below link: https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/calgary-celebrates-appointment-to-order-of-canada-for-philanthropist-and-humanitarian-mike-shaikh-1.6509677 ... Read More
Reception Honouring Mike Shaikh, CA
[Calgary, Alberta] - August 6, 2023, an incredible event took place in Calgary to honor Mr. Mike Shaikh for his remarkable dedication to humanitarian causes and his outstanding contributions to the community. The Canadian Muslims for Peace and Justice (CMPJ) organized a prestigious dinner reception at a local banquet hall, and it was truly a night to remember. The evening began with a beautiful recitation of the Holy Quran, setting a tone of unity, compassion, and celebration of service. Dr. ... Read More
CMPJ organized a talk with Ms. Ameria Elghawaby, Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia of Canada on May 5th, 2023 at Centre for Newcomers to talk about perspective of the Federal Government of Canada ... Read More
Islam and Human Rights: A 50-Year Retrospective by University of Calgary
The Faculty of Arts Presents: The Muslim Cultures Lecture Series Nader Hashemi, PhD. Director of the Center for Middle East Studies and Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic Politics at the Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. The debate on Islam and human rights is 50 years old. During this time a vast literature has analyzed the relationship between the religion of Islam, Muslim societies and international human rights norms. Dr. Hashemi focused on ... Read More
CMPJ organized its 2023 AGM on Sunday February 26 to update members of the progress made during 2022 and elect two existing board vacancies. ... Read More
A Talk on the “Prospects for a 2-State Solution
CMPJ organized a thought provoking talk on the topic “Prospects for a 2-state solution under the newly elected extreme right wing Israeli government”. The presentation was delivered by Prof. Ayyash who is keenly looking at the developments happening in the region. The talk was followed by general Q & A. We encourage everyone to please attend in-person. ... Read More
Foreign Interventions in the Greater Middle East - Lessons and Impacts
The human, physical, material and psycho-emotional damage of wars in the Middle East have significantly influenced the people and lands of these countries. Moreover, militant non-state responses have negatively impacted the image of Islam and Muslims around the globe. In Canada, there has been a rise in Islamophobia, hate crimes against Canadian Muslims, and discrimination at work. It is in the interest of all Canadians to understand the global impacts of war and conflict for social ... Read More
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Award of Research Scholarships
CMPJ in partnership with the University of Calgary funded two year scholarships of $10,000 per year for research in the school of graduate studies. The first scholarship under this initiative was awarded to a graduate student, Mr. Syed Hamid Akbary in 2018. The second scholarship was awarded in 2020 to Ms. Bahar Bingol. The field of study for researches was "Building Peace and Security within Contemporary Muslim Civilizations. ... Read More
CMPJ Supporter's Appreciation Event
CMPJ hosted an amazing appreciation dinner for its trustees and supporters on May 27, 2022. We celebrated our great working relationship with Faculty of arts at U of C and collaboration in various fields. CMPJ has donated 180,000 dollars so far in the form of scholarships and sponsoring research and Muslim lecture series. Thank you so very much to our trustees and supporters. Together we will continue to make a difference. Our role as a bridge between Muslims and Canadian community at large thro ... Read More
Conference by CMPJ and the University of Calgary
CMPJ is planning to organize a conference in association with the University of Calgary around September - October of 2021 on the subject of "Physical, social, economic and psychological damage and destruction to the Muslims world in the name of WAR ON TERROR by the west." ... Read More
Canadian Muslims For Peace and Justice (CMPJ) is calling on the Government, local politicians and Calgary police to increase efforts to ensure the safety of racialized and religiously diverse residents after a girl was beaten and her hijab torn while walking in Prince’s Island Park on Sunday March 21, 2021 at 1:30 PM. This act of hate must be condemned at all levels and faith in our diversity must be restored at all levels. ... Read More
Condemnation of French Bill Banning Muslim Women from Wearing Hijab
CMPJ condemns the recent passing of the French bill to ban Muslim women from attending their children's school trips while wearing the hijab. This is yet another act by the French government to discriminate against Muslim women. Canada is not immune from this threat to freedom of religion and expression. Quebec’s Bill 21 is a violation of this fundamental right. We stand with Muslim women and others in France who are facing this oppression and call on the Canadian government to do s ... Read More
Webinar on The Promise and Perils of Islam in North America
In this talk, Anne Norton will take up both the perils facing Muslims in the United States and Canada and the promise their presence and political involvement offers to these nations. However, she is aware, that this conversation goes deeper than the politics of our time, for she believes the Qu’ran, Islamic law and philosophy offer resources for understanding and practicing democracy. The events is scheduled over Zoom on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmRead More
Pan Canadian Essay Competition
The CMPJ essay competition is meant to serve the following purpose: a) Introduce CMPJ to the Muslim community in Canada, particularly among the Muslim youth. b) Obtain some good ideas on the effective counter measures on religious discrimination particular against the Muslims for future CMPJ projects, c) and to identify good writers among the Muslim youth in Canada. ... Read More
A virtual AGM is scheduled for Sunday, February 28th, 2021 at 2:00pm due to prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting will be held using Zoom platform. Proposed AGM agenda is as follows: 1) Approval of the last AGM Minutes 2) Annual CMPJ activity report 3) Financial report 4) &n ... Read More
CMPJ is participating with the Muslim organization in Calgary "Think for Action" and the University of Calgary on a research project on the subject of "Anti-Muslim Racism and Islamophobia in Canada". A CMPJ Member Nabeel Abdullah is serving on the advisory Board of this project. ... Read More
Understanding Islam in an Age of Polarization and Misinformation
The lecture was attended by about 200 participants that included university students, professors and the Muslim community members in Calgary. CMPJ members and supporters have raised funds for these Muslim Culture Lecture series that have been matched by the university of Calgary for a total of about $12,000. CMPJ plans to hold at least two lectures per year on Muslim culture subjects to enhance the knowledge about Islam and Muslim among the Canadians. ... Read More
Rising Threats to the Social, Economic and Political Well Being
On February 15, 2020 Canadian Muslims for Peace and Justice held a day seminar on "Rising Threats to the Social, Economic and Political Well Being of Canadian Muslim at the Westin Airport Hotel, Calgary, Alberta. The Speakers were: The seminar was attended by about a hundred Canadian Muslim in Calgary, particularly Muslim youth. Participants became more aware of the rising threats from the Alt Right racist groups in Canada. The seminar ended with a focused question and answer session. ... Read More
Interfaith Vigil at Beth Tzedec Synagogue
On October 27, 2018 The Jewish congregation of "Tree of Life" synagogue in Pittsburgh, USA suffered a dastardly attack that killed many Jewish worshipers. A CMPJ Board member who also is a member of the Calgary Interfaith Council contacted the its Jewish members and proposed an interfaith vigil on October 28th. at the City Hall, Calgary in memory of the killed and to condemn the attack. In response the Jewish leaders proposed a vigil on October 30th. at the Beth Tzedec Synagogue in Cal ... Read More
The public Muslim Heritage day celebrations
CMPJ participated with a pavilion in the public Muslim Heritage day celebrations in Calgary. CMPJ information pamphlet were distributed to the public, and those who visited the pavilion were welcomed by the CMPJ Chair, Dr. Sameena Kamran, who also answered questions of CMPJ's Peace and Justice work and activities. Hundreds of visitors went through the pavilion every year. ... Read More
Fundraising Event for the Rohingya Muslim Refugees
The Chair of the CMPJ Dr. Sameena Kamran , with two other Muslim lady doctors Fauzia Alvi, and Fizza Rafiq visited the Rohingya refugee camp in Bangladesh. On their return CMPJ organized a press conference and fund raising event for the Rohingya Muslim Refugees in Calgary. The three lady doctors briefed the participants about the sufferings and human rights violations Rohingya Muslims have suffered at the hands of the Myanmar government. This event was attended by provincial, municipal, civic an ... Read More
