Description Formerly called "Supporting Your Muslim Clients". 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 and Muslims with an emphasis on … Continue reading Workshop | November 20
A Common Word: Annual Dialogue | 2019
A Common Word Alberta's annual Christian-Muslim dialogues are the most dedicated and inspiring annual Christian-Muslim events in our Edmonton area. I look forward to seeing the organizers as well as the regular attendees each year. Come check it out if you have never been. Click to Register Heart of Hospitality Saturday, October 26, 2019 ACCA … Continue reading A Common Word: Annual Dialogue | 2019
Windows to Islam| July 13th & 20th
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
Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton | July 23
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
Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton
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
Religious Inclusivity in the Workplace #Edmonton #Alberta
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
Counselling Muslims @StStephensCollege
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
Supporting Your Muslim Clients in #Edmonton
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
Windows to Islam @ St. Stephen’s College
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
#NAIN Conference in #Edmonton
This year, the annual North American Interfaith Network (NAIN) conference will be hosted in Edmonton. The conference moves around each year to various cities across North America. This year it will be hosted at MacEwan University between August 1st and 2nd (with events preceding and following these workshops and events). From their website: "NAIN builds communication … Continue reading #NAIN Conference in #Edmonton
Ibrahim J. Long 