Canadian Council of Muslim Women: CCMW Monthly | April 2014

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Events and News - April 2014 Scholarship Donations Without scholarships and bursaries many Canadian Muslim women can not afford to complete their education, which can provide them with a better future for themselves and their families. CCMW has taken the initiative to reach out to our members and supporters asking them for a monetary contribution that is later awarded as scholarships for education. Our scholarship program and fundraiser has made it possible to change the lives of many students! Make your donation now by emailing info@ccmw.com to get more information. CCMW Annual Fundraiser SAVE THE DATE! This year, CCMW's annual fundraiser for scholarships will take place on Sunday, September 28 2014 at North York Novotel, 3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto. This is an important event for CCMW because this allows us to provide resources to Canadian Muslim women to assist in their education. ASK! Do you know a Canadian Muslim women in your community who should be recognized for her work? Click here to nominate her as a Woman Who Inspires before May 29. The Women Who Inspires event raises funds to support promising Canadian Muslim women in their studies. If you are a student or have educational pursuits click here to apply before June 15. Are you a creative individual looking for an opportunity to showcase your talents and skills at a high profile annual fundraiser? Click here apply to perform before May 4. CCMW would like to promote products and services from the community. Should you like to set up a table or place an advert in the event brochure, click here to apply before August 3.   Please share the above poster with your networks! April 2014 Annual General Meeting 2013 CCMW hosted their annual AGM on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at the Cambridge Suites Hotel, Toronto. It was a wonderful opportunity to hear from the President of the Board, Executive Director and staff. We were delighted to meet with other chapters and hear about their activities. This was great event to network with local chapters across the country and learn about new and existing projects at CCMW! House of Commons The House of Common's Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) invited Alia Hogben (ED of CCMW) to appear before the Committee in view of its study entitled "Strengthening the Protection of Women in our Immigration System".  The study is looking to strengthen the integrity of the Immigration Spousal Sponsorship program. Montreal's Religious Communities Weigh in on the Election Shaheen Ashraf, CCMW national board member and secretary of the Montreal chapter appeared on CBC Radio to speak on what matters most to religious communities during the past election. Hear the interview. Food Baskets   On April 5 the Toronto chapter volunteered at the Muslim Welfare Centre in Scarborough to assemble 350 lunches. These lunches were then distributed to homeless individuals on the streets of downtown Toronto. Members of the chapter were able to meet a wonderful set of people who have been doing this for over 10 years. It is an amazing program run by the Welfare Muslim Welfare Experience. Sunday Edition "Public God"   Alia Hogben was invited to serve as a panelist on the Sunday Edition for the forum called "The Public God". It was a great discussion about the role of faith in the government, in public policies and in culture. The forum was aired on April 13, 2014. Henna Classes   On April 9, the Toronto chapter hosted a henna event at the Newcomer Women's Services. A huge thank you to all the wonderful ladies that came out to participate in this event. Move for Hope   On April 12, the Toronto chapter participated in Canadian Women's Foundation's Move for Hope event. This was a huge success. The turnout was amazing, which made the event even more empowering. Thank you to GoodLife Fitness for hosting this amazing workout. This was also a great event to showcase the chapter's new T-Shirts with CCMW's logo! VAW Community Workshops   CCMW chapters from across Canada have engaged more than 120 community members at VAW Community Workshops. The following workshops took place this month: Edmonton - April 7 Ottawa - April 8 Gatineau - April 11 Niagara - April 12 Ottawa - April 15 Montreal - April 19 Calgary - April 26 Vancouver - April 30 If you would like to host a workshop in your area, please contact info@ccmw.com   In This Issue - Scholarship Donations - House of Commons - Annual Fundraiser - VAW Community Workshops - CBC Radio - Sunday Edition - Chapter Activities Join Our Mailing List! Upcoming Events May 3 - VAW Community Workshop (Toronto) May 4 - VAW Community Workshop (Winnipeg) May 11 - High Tea (Waterloo/ Wellington) May 11 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) May 11 - VAW Community Workshop (Brampton/ Mississauga) May 15 - VAW Community Workshop (Oshawa) May 25 - VAW Community Workshop with Faith Leaders (Toronto) Jun 7 - CPR Day 1 (Toronto) Jun 8 - CPR Day 2 (Toronto) Jul 20 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) Aug 24 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) Sep 21 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) Oct 19 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) Nov 23 - Executive Committee and Member Meeting (Toronto) Sep 28 - Fundraiser "Women Who Inspire 2014" CCMW in the News 'Honour Diaries': Breaking silence on violence or reinforcing stereotypes? CCMW Blogs Alia Hogben - April 27 - Exploring the different understandings of God Toronto chapter features first guest blogger   CCMW Petitions CCMW signed a petition asking the Law Society to withdraw guidance legitimizing discrimination against women, non-Muslims, and "illegitimate" and adopted children CCMW signed another petition to stop forced child marriage from being legalized in Iraq CCMW Quick Links Publications Toolkits Position Papers Presentation Resources of Interest Newsletters Public Service Announcements HeForShe: Men Raising Their Voices for Change and Equality Register for the Impact of Family Violence Conference 2014 Al Azhar Views on Shias Rape, sexual slavery and flogging: a crisis situation for women in Sudan   CCMW Banners You will be soon seeing these banners across the country! Support CCMW If you like what we have been doing and would like to support Canadian Muslim women and their families, you can help by donating to CCMW. Write a cheque to "CCMW National" and mail it to: PO Box 154, Gananoque, ON, K7G 2T7, Canada Please indicate if you would like to be recognized on our donor list. Every little bit helps to provide a future to Canadian Muslim communities by supporting their women! Thank you! Facebook Twitter Website Email LinkedIn Google Plus Copyright © 2014 Canadian Council of Muslim Women, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have supported CCMW in the past. Our mailing address is: Canadian Council of Muslim Women PO Box 194 Gananoque, On K7G2T7 Canada