Muslim Awareness Week 2023
Muslim Awareness Week (MAW) is a yearly week of solidarity and exchange where people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs are invited to learn about the achievements, contributions, aspirations and concerns of Quebecers of Muslim faith.
Born as a grassroots response to the tragic shooting at a mosque on January 29, 2017 that killed 6 men, this week is now in its fifth edition. In 2023, the events run from听January 25th听through February 9th.听The goal: Getting to know each other!听 Through dialogue, bridge building and willingness to navigate the challenges of our pluralistic society with an open heart, we hope to move forward towards greater inclusion and equity here in Quebec as well as beyond our borders.
MORSL is pleased to take part in activities that support MAW by raising awareness of the vibrant and diverse Muslim students, faculty and staff at 缅北强奸, and by creating opportunities for Muslims and non-Muslims to come together to learn and spark friendships.
Of particular interest to our 缅北强奸 community,听缅北强奸's Associate Provost (Equity & Academic Policies), the Institute of Islamic Studies, and the Muslim Students Association will hold a commemoration event for the victims of the January 29, 2017, Quebec City Mosque shooting victims. This event is held in partnership with Muslim Awareness Week.
Date: Monday听January 30
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Downtown campus
The event is open to all members of the 缅北强奸 community and also welcomes the participation of the general public.听
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