In The Media
Heeding the cries of children
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Children of Gaza continue to be killed and we stay oblivious with no tears, no outrage and deafening silence. Why?
Children in Afghanistan die of hunger and disease every day and we stay oblivious. Why?
It's time to stop blaming police for Winnipeg's violent crime
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'Our city has declined in care and compassion. Winnipeg is hurting,' says Shahina Siddiqui
Muslim Women Most Impacted by Quebec’s Secularism Laws
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Shahina Siddiqui, echoed those same concerns. She told the Washington Report that she is “deeply concerned” about the impact Fatemeh Anvari’s case is having on Muslim girls who are considering the teaching profession in Quebec. “Their future and their confidence in their future has been impacted as well as their freedom of choice,” she said.
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Panel tackles Islamophobia
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A panel in Winnipeg worked to address the causes of Islamophobia, and what can be done to solve the issue.
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Manitobans mourn victims of 2017 Quebec City mosque shooting in virtual vigil
'This is a way for us to come together to remember, to honour and to reflect,' says Shahina Siddiqui......
How to Ramadan during COVID-19
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Islamic Social Services Association Executive Director Shahina Siddiqui explains how Ramadan celebrations are going digital.
Friday, Apr. 24, 2020
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Events & Updates
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​Upcoming National Youth Conference
Thank You for Making the 1st National Muslim Youth Conference a Success
We are incredibly grateful.
Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA), we thanks every person who joined us from across Canada — your presence, voice, and vulnerability made this a space of true healing, learning, and connection.
To our facilitators, volunteers, and staff — your dedication, care, and long hours behind the scenes ensured this event ran with heart and purpose. We couldn't have done it without you.
To our remarkable speakers — thank you for sharing your wisdom and showing up with sincerity and strength:
Shahina Siddiqui, Lila Mansour, Zilla Jones, Shireen Ahmed, Ihsaan Gardee, Hassan Wadi, Ibrahim Fayaz, Khaled Abdulwahed, Izzeddin Hawamda, Kobra Rahimi, Imam Abdul Fatah Tawakul (online), Omar Siddiqui, Kim Stitt, Dr. Sharif El-Tobgui, Dr. Aamir Jamal, Harriet Zaidman, Harold Shuster, and Basel Tobail.
To our emcee, Jamie Carnegie — thank you for anchoring the weekend with warmth, clarity, and professionalism.
We also extend sincere thanks to Minister Renée Cable for attending and sharing heartfelt remarks with our delegates. Your presence and support meant a great deal to the youth.
This gathering was made possible through the generous support of our funders:
The Winnipeg Foundation, Canadian Heritage, and TD.
Your belief in youth empowerment and mental health advocacy helped turn this vision into reality.
🎥 Couldn’t attend or want to rewatch?
Conference videos will be available soon on our YouTube channel:
👉 youtube.com/@issacanada
Please like, subscribe, and explore highlights from this and past ISSA programs.
This was our first national Muslim youth conference — and just the beginning. We're committed to continuing this work and building even more spaces for Muslim youth to thrive.
Interested in collaborating with ISSA or supporting future initiatives? Let’s connect. We welcome partnerships that empower, educate, and uplift.
Stay tuned for more youth-led programs, healing spaces, and leadership development opportunities — coming soon, inshaAllah.
With gratitude,
Islamic Social Services Association (ISSA)
It's time to stop blaming police for Winnipeg's violent crime
'Our city has declined in care and compassion. Winnipeg is hurting,' says Shahina Siddiqui.........
The glaring lack of mental health services, the dwindling number of domestic violence shelters, unemployment, inflation and homelessness have increased frustration and desperation and, as a result, are eroding the social harmony and cohesion of our fair city.
Add to this growing racism, discrimination and hate, and the horrors of colonialism against the First Nations of Turtle Island.
CBC's Opinion Section; A column opinion by Shahina Siddiqui, co-founder of the Islamic Social Services Association in Winnipeg, which provides family, health and social welfare services. For more information about CBC's Opinion section,
Up To Speed
with Faith Fundal
A workshop for Muslim women and girls is hoping create a safe space to help foster resilience and community
April 11, 2025
Becoming resilient in the face of discrimination. A new workshop geared towards Muslim girls and women is providing a space to talk about experiences of discrimination. Faith Fundal spoke with Shahina Siddiqui, Executive Director of the Islamic Social Services Association, about why an event like this is needed and why she wish it wasn't.
