Chaplaincy, Dialogues, & Workshops
ConnectEvery year I look forward to seeing friends and fellow people of faith at the annual Common Word Dialogue. It is organized by a local group of dedicated Christians and Muslims who are passionate about Christian-Muslim relations. I try to attend each year and was honoured to be invited as a speaker this year to share … Continue reading Hospitality: Islamic & Christian Perspectives
The McMan Conference has been specifically designed to give perspective and provide tools to those working in the human services field and is geared toward: Direct Service Staff Supervisors Families and Caregivers On Tuesday, Oct 29, I will be presenting my workshop: "Supporting Your Muslim Clients." This workshop aims to provide front line workers, counselors, … Continue reading Presenting @ McMan Conference | Oct. 29
Islam has become one of the most relevant issues in the forefront of socio-political debates in the West. It’s representation in Western films, news stories, and other media often conveys a narrative that Islam is a force of destruction, backwardness, violence and terrorism. However, many Muslims adamantly defend their faith as being about peace, submission … Continue reading Windows to Islam| July 13th & 20th
Next Workshop in July Click To Register Online Download Poster Description This workshop aims to provide frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of Islam … Continue reading Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton | July 23
If you missed the last seminar, here is your chance to attend. This workshop aims to provide frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of Islam … Continue reading Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton
The Wellness Program & Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Presents "The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse public service workforce that reflects the qualities and differences of the broader population it serves. The Government of Alberta is equally committed to an inclusive workplace that welcomes, respects, and values the diversity of employees and supports … Continue reading Religious Inclusivity in the Workplace #Edmonton #Alberta
Counseling Muslims is a professional seminar that seeks to help attendees develop competencies in the counsel and care of Muslim clients through guided lessons and case studies. Attendees will receive instruction in the most highly-recommended approaches for the care of Muslim clients based on trends within the professional literature and the experiences of the instructor. … Continue reading Counselling Muslims @StStephensCollege
Please note: October 27th "Supporting Your Muslim Clients" was rescheduled to November 7th. This workshop aims to provide frontline workers, counsellors, chaplains, and other care providers with the essential knowledge of Islam and Muslims that will better enable them to provide culturally sensitive care to diverse Muslims. Areas of discussion will include an overview of … Continue reading Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton
This year, I am proud to offer Windows to Islam in coordination with St. Stephen's College (on the University of Alberta campus). Nov. 10th & 17th 10:00 am - 3:00pm Windows to Islam provides an overview of Islam's rich historical and religious tradition with an emphasis upon how history, contemporary issues, and the Islamic religious sciences … Continue reading Windows to Islam @ St. Stephen’s College
