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Islamic Social Services Association Inc, Canada (ISSA)

Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers, Facilitating Access

Serving the Community Since 1999

About ISSA

ISLAMIC SOCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION INC, CANADA (ISSA) is a not for profit community based charitable organization that serves as a network for addressing the multifaceted needs and concerns of Canadian Muslims and their families and is guided by the teachings of justice, equality, and respect for human rights as laid out in the Islamic tradition and bound by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ISSA’s mission is to promote awareness of the mental health, social welfare and general family issues impacting Muslims and the larger society.​

ISSA was established in 1999 at a meeting of 60 Muslim social workers, mental health professionals and counsellors in Washington D.C.

Visionary founders of ISSA are: the late Dr. Maryam Funches, Dr. Aneesah Nadir, Dr. Bilquis Eltarab and Shahina Siddiqui.  In 2003 ISSA split into 2 organizations: one in the USA and one in Canada.

ISSA Services

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Palliative

Care For Muslims

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Family Counselling

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Spiritual Counselling

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Newcomer Supports

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Marriage

Commissioner

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Pre/Post Marital Counselling

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Conflict Resolution 

And Mediation

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Social Justice Initiatives

ISSA Publications

Upcoming Event(s) & Updates

Explore what’s happening at ISSA, from youth programs, national and International conferences to community initiatives.

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  • Orange Shirt Day: Remembering, Honouring, Healing
    Orange Shirt Day: Remembering, Honouring, Healing
    33 days to the event
    Sun, Sep 27
    Marpeck Commons
    Sep 27, 2026, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Marpeck Commons, Marpeck Commons, 2299 Grant Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2J1, Canada
    Muslim-Indigenous solidarity gathering in recognition of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
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  • Celebrating Muslim Contributions In Medicine, Art, Architecture and Science
    Celebrating Muslim Contributions In Medicine, Art, Architecture and Science
    37 days to the event
    Thu, Oct 01
    https://www.islamicheritagemonthmanitoba.ca
    Oct 01, 2026, 12:00 a.m. – Oct 31, 2026, 11:50 p.m.
    https://www.islamicheritagemonthmanitoba.ca
    IHMM 2026 Theme
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  • 10th Annual Multicultural Teafest
    10th Annual Multicultural Teafest
    40 days to the event
    Sun, Oct 04
    Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain
    Oct 04, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain, 340 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R2H 0G7, Canada
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  • Racism: Reject & Respond
    Racism: Reject & Respond
    Multiple Dates
    72 days to the event
    Thu, Nov 05
    Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites
    Nov 05, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Nov 06, 2026, 4:30 p.m.
    Hilton Winnipeg Airport Suites, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    A Two-Day Training Professional Anti-Racism Training Initiative
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  • What’s Your Story? Youth Storytelling Workshop
    What’s Your Story? Youth Storytelling Workshop
    Sun, Apr 19
    Bill and Helen Norrie Library
    Apr 19, 2026, 12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Bill and Helen Norrie Library, 15 Poseidon Bay
    This workshop invites Muslim youth ages 16–24 to come together and explore storytelling as a way to reflect on their experiences, identity, and community. Through conversation, writing, and creative activities, participants will begin shaping their own stories in a welcoming and supportive sp
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  • Beyond Bilal: Learn, Reflect, and Celebrate Black History Month
    Beyond Bilal: Learn, Reflect, and Celebrate Black History Month
    Sun, Feb 15
    AL-HAQQ MASJID Winnipeg
    Feb 15, 2026, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    AL-HAQQ MASJID Winnipeg, 500 Dovercourt Dr, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4, Canada
    Join us, ISSA, and Al-Haqq Masjid for Beyond Bilal, a community gathering held in honour of Black History Month. This event invites youth ages 14–26 to come together to learn, reflect, and celebrate the histories, contributions, and lived experiences of Black Muslims within Islam and beyond.
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  • A Vigil of Remembrance and Solidarity — January 29
    A Vigil of Remembrance and Solidarity — January 29
    Thu, Jan 29
    Manitoba Legislative Building
    Jan 29, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    Manitoba Legislative Building, 450 Broadway, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8, Canada
    Manitobans are invited to gather in remembrance and solidarity on the National Day of Remembrance and Action Against Islamophobia.
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  • Breaking the Shackles
    Breaking the Shackles
    Sat, Nov 08
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
    Nov 08, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – Nov 09, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    A Two-Day Anti Racism Training for Muslim Youth
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  • Celebrating Muslim Youth Volunteers
    Celebrating Muslim Youth Volunteers
    Sun, Oct 26
    Winnipeg central Mosque
    Oct 26, 2025, 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
    Winnipeg central Mosque, 715 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0B3, Canada
    Islamic Social Services Association and the Winnipeg Central Mosque are hosting an evening of reflection and recognizing the Sahabah’s spirit of selfless giving and volunteering in Islam.
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  • Celebrating Muslim Women Contributions to Manitoba
    Celebrating Muslim Women Contributions to Manitoba
    Sat, Oct 25
    First Unitarian Universalist Church
    Oct 25, 2025, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
    First Unitarian Universalist Church , 603 Wellington Crescent, Winnipeg, MB R3G 1C6, Canada
    TICKETS ARE CLOSED ONLINE. IN PERSON ONLY AVAILABLE
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  • Orange Shirt Day
    Orange Shirt Day
    Sun, Sep 28
    Canadian Mennonite University
    Sep 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Canadian Mennonite University, 500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2N2, Canada
    An Indigenous-Muslim Solidarity Event
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  • National Muslim Youth Conference
    National Muslim Youth Conference
    Sat, Jul 26
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
    Jul 26, 2025, 8:30 a.m. – Jul 27, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    safe and supportive space for conversations, learning, analysis, and enhance mental health and self-esteem. Together, we foster an environment for empowering, healing, hope, and honouring Muslim heritage.
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  • Stand Together Against Racism & Discrimination: Indigenous & Muslim Youth Allyship Workshop
    Stand Together Against Racism & Discrimination: Indigenous & Muslim Youth Allyship Workshop
    Sat, Apr 26
    Canadian Red Cross
    Apr 26, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Canadian Red Cross, 850 Pembina Hwy Unit B, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7, Canada
    This workshop offers a safe and inclusive environment for Indigenous and Muslim youth to share their stories, strengthen bonds, and stand together against racism and discrimination.
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  • Sister to Sister: Muslim Women Healing Circle with Kim
    Sister to Sister: Muslim Women Healing Circle with Kim
    Sat, Apr 12
    Canadian Red Cross
    Apr 12, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
    Canadian Red Cross, 850 Pembina Hwy Unit B, Winnipeg, MB R3M 2M7, Canada
    An empowering workshop for muslim girls, ages 16-26, to come together in a safe and supportive space to share experiences and learn strategies for emotional resilience and self-advocacy.
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  • 1st national Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity Conference
    1st national Muslim-Indigenous Solidarity Conference
    Sat, Jan 25
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
    Jan 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – Jan 26, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    This historic conference aims to strengthen the bonds between Muslim and Indigenous communities through learning, sharing and healing circles.
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  • Healing Through Art: Building Resiliency and Healthy Coping Workshop
    Healing Through Art: Building Resiliency and Healthy Coping Workshop
    Sat, Nov 16
    Winnipeg
    Nov 16, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
    Winnipeg, 100 Rue des Ruines du Monastere, Winnipeg, MB R3V 1B9, Canada
    🌟 Building Resiliency and Healthy Coping through Art 🌟 This workshop empowers youth to explore healthy ways of responding to bullying, build resilience, foster positive self-image, and heal through the power of art expression. 🎨
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  • 9th Annual Multicultural Tea Fest
    9th Annual Multicultural Tea Fest
    Sun, Oct 27
    Winnipeg
    Oct 27, 2024, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Winnipeg, 300 Memorial Blvd, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0N3, Canada
    Enjoy a fall afternoon of multicultural dialogue and sharing with your family, while learning about different cultures that celebrate conversation, ceremony, and friendship around tea. What better, unique way to spend a cool, Autumn Sunday in Winnipeg than to sample tea from around the world.
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  • Launch Debut of the Encyclopedia of the Quran
    Launch Debut of the Encyclopedia of the Quran
    Sat, Oct 19
    winnipeg central mosque
    Oct 19, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
    winnipeg central mosque, 715 Ellice Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0B3, Canada
    The Integrated Encyclopedia of the Qur’an (IEQ)
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  • Racism: Reject & Respond
    Racism: Reject & Respond
    Thu, Sep 19
    Hilton Suits Winnipeg Airport
    Sep 19, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Sep 20, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
    Hilton Suits Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    A Two-Day Professional Development
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  • Two Day Conference: Mental Health Impacts of Discrimination
    Two Day Conference: Mental Health Impacts of Discrimination
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Jun 22
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport
    Jun 22, 2024, 8:30 a.m. – Jun 23, 2024, 4:00 p.m.
    Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport, 1800 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg, MB R3H 1B2, Canada
    Hope - Helpers - Healing ***Please note that the registration, $200.00 per person, is valid for both days (June 22 and 23rd) of the conference including two breakfasts, lunches and Saturday dinner provided by the Winnipeg Suites Hilton Hotel.
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We acknowledge we are gathered on Treaty 1 Territory and that Manitoba is located on the Treaty Territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline and Nehethowuk Nations.

 

We acknowledge Manitoba is located on the Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We acknowledge that northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit.

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We are committed to serving our community with care, respect, and responsibility. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonial systems and remain committed to learning, listening, and building meaningful relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities.

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We respect the spirit and intent of Treaties and Treaty Making and remain committed to working in partnership in the spirit of truth, reconciliation, and collaboration.

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