Please join Palestine Network, Shining Waters for a Palestine solidarity forum that will bring together speakers from Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The panel will explore some of the monolithic myths that form part of the context of the ongoing death and destruction in Palestine and Israel and that are barriers to the creation of justice and peace in that land. OFL Tower 2, Ste. 600, 895 Don Mills Rd. Register to attend in person or online by May 10: bloordaleunited@gmail.com or...
Tag: Islamophobia
This is an event to understand our Iranian neighbours. Learn about the conflicts but also their art. Questions and conversations encouraged This is an opportunity to hear about the conflicts that have been happening in Iran, including the recent killing of the young girl, Mahsa Amini, but the oppression has been going on for decades. Many Iranian families have chosen to live in Richmond Hill and nearby. They are hurting. They are asking for allies. There will be 2 speakers, and Iranian music...
Together with Faith in the City the Shining Waters Regional Council endorsed the campaign led by the Urban Alliance on Race Relations called ‘United Against Islamophobia’
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