Assalamu alaykum,
We have 7 updates to share with you in today's newsletter:
(1) Federal Elections 2021: make your voice heard and exercise your civic right to vote in the federal elections.
(2) AMA Public Health Neighbourhood COVID-19 Vaccination Hub: AMA is facilitating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic every Tuesday - Thursday for Ottawa residents.
(3) Youth Programs: join our new book club for boys ages 13 - 17 and Online Field Trip.
(4) La Leche League: the next support gathering for nursing & expecting women will be held on Thursday, September 16.
(5A) Health Aging Tips for Women: learn holistic health tips on how to care for yourself and the aging women in your life.
(5B) Women's Evening Fitness Class: the most highly requested program is back! Join us and our instructor, Dianne Thompson, to get fit this fall.
(6) Helping Hands: the next feed the homeless program will take place on Sunday, September 12.
(7A) Back to School Tips for High School and University Students: learn essential study skills to start your new school year with optimism.
(7B) Carleton's Math Enrichment Program: Carleton University is offering students in grades 3 - 12 free computer science and math enrichment courses!
Read on below for more details:
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#1. Federal Elections 2021
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In the past 5 years, Canada has become the site for two mass shootings targeting Muslims in North America. Community building and community safety in the age of rising hate, Islamophobia, and white supremacy has been at the forefront of our minds.
The 2021 federal election presents a timely opportunity for Canadian Muslims to have their concerns voiced. Through voting, we elect officials and policymakers that address our needs and concerns in the office. The same policymakers that when elected will strengthen Canadian democracy by ensuring the final outcome is a truer reflection of an inclusive Canadian society.
Advance polling begins on Friday, September 10 and ends on Monday, September 13. We highly encourage our community to exercise their rights to vote during this period.
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AMA is a non-partisan, community oriented organization. We cannot recommend any party or candidate in the elections.
However, to help you prepare for the advance polling, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has created a guide that summarizes key domestic and foreign issues your local candidate should address in this election.
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Furthermore, we are currently in the process of organizing a question and answer session to provide an opportunity for Ottawa-South candidates to present their platforms.
Please fill out this 5-minute survey to share the concerns and questions you would like Ottawa-South candidates to address.
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#2. AMA Public Health Neighbourhood COVID-19 Vaccination Hub
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AMA will be facilitating a COVID-19 vaccination clinic every Tuesday - Thursday for Ottawa residents.
This program is to help reduce barriers for residents who have not yet received the vaccine. The hubs will work with community leaders to promote a comfortable, convenient, and easily accessible option for vaccination, as another step towards the goal of ensuring that anyone 12+ in Ottawa who wants a COVID-19 vaccine can get vaccinated.
You're eligible to receive the vaccine if you satisfy the following criteria:
- First doses are available for Ottawa residents aged 12 years of age or older at the time of vaccination
- Second doses are available for Ottawa residents aged 12 years of age or older who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine at least 28 days before their appointment. Residents who received their first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine can receive an mRNA vaccine after 56 days
For more information, please visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca.
Here are the details for the pop-up vaccination clinic:
Date & Time: Every Tuesday - Thursday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Appointment Type: No appointment is required to receive a vaccine or to speak with a Public Health nurse about COVID-19 vaccines
If there is a waiting period, residents may receive an appointment card with a time to return to the clinic for their vaccine.
Vaccination offered: Pfizer-BioNtech and/or Moderna
Location: AMA Community Centre (1216 Hunt Club Rd, Ottawa, ON K1V 2P1)
Items Required: One piece of government identification. This includes:
- Health Card
- Driver's License
- or Passport
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We are pleased to offer a virtual Book Club for Boys (ages 13 – 17) for young readers at home!
The first book covered is The Productive Muslim by Mohammed Faris.
Do not miss out on this opportunity to connect with new friends in a fun and learning environment!
Here are the details:
Date: Every Sunday starting September 12
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Ages: Boys ages 13 - 17
Location: Zoom
Cost: $5 to join and book PDF
To register for the book club, please click on the button below.
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Travel with us to learn about "The Dark Ages"!
The participants will also be invited to participate in a fun Kahoot Trivia game based on what they have learned during our field trip. Top scores will be e-transferred prizes.
Here are the details:
Topic: The Dark Ages
Date: Sunday, September 19
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Ages: 5 - 12
Cost: Free
Registration Deadline: Sunday, September 19 at 8:00 AM
Further Details: Once you have registered, you will be sent the Zoom link to join the program.
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AMA is proud to offer support for breastfeeding mothers and pregnant women in alliance with the world renowned La Leche League.
La Leche League are experienced in breastfeeding and are familiar with the research and current findings dealing with breastfeeding.
La Leche League conducts a series of casual, discussion-style meetings that cover the practical, physical, and psychological aspects of nursing, offering encouragement and suggestions.
Here are the details:
Topic: The Art of Breastfeeding and Avoiding Difficulties
Date: Thursday, September 16
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Google Meets
Age/Gender: Females only, with their babies and young children
Cost: Free
For more information on La Leche League, please visit:
https://www.canadianbreastfeedingfoundation.org/resources/la_leche.shtml
https://www.llli.org/arabic بالعربية
Now that our monthly meetings take place online, we invite participants from across the country to join us virtually on Google Meets.
We are pleased to provide communication in Arabic and French using language translation services.
For more information please:
- Call Hilary Johnston: 613-739-5021, or
- For English / French LLL, message: 613-612-5459, or
- For Arabic speakers, call: 343-700-3420 رقم هاتف للمساعدة
You can also:
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#5A. Healthy Aging Tips for Women
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Are you interested in learning about healthy aging? If yes, please join us for an informative session with Dr. Nivin Sharaf.
Here are the details:
Topic: Healthy Aging Tips for Women
Date: Wednesday, September 15
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ages: 18+
Gender: Females only
Instructor: Dr. Nivin Sharaf
Cost: Free
Location: Online via Zoom
Registration Deadline: 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15
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#5B. Evening Fitness Classes for Women
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Are you looking to get healthier with minimal effort? Join us and our instructor, Dianne Thompson, to get fit from the comfort of your own homes.
Here are the details:
Dates: Every Tuesday and Thursday starting from September 21 till October 28
Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Instructor: Dianne Thompson
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: $24 for 12 classes (that's only $2 per class)
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Further Information: You will receive an email with the link to join the class the day of the fitness program.
Please print and fill out the following mandatory form and send it to sisters@mymasjid.ca before the first session:
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If you are pregnant then please fill out the following form:
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The Helping Hands program is back this Sunday, September 12! Firstly, we want to thank the community for their generous contributions!
Due to the pandemic, we have to continue to buy food from restaurants. If you have suggestions or special ties to any restaurant that can sponsor future Helping Hands events, please let us know. You can send your donations by email transfer to: info@amacanada.org ($5 or $10 donations would be greatly appreciated). Please make sure to specify it is for Helping Hands in the e-transfer message.
We also need drivers to deliver the food. Please email us at helpinghands@mymasjid.ca if you can drive the food to a shelter.
Lastly, we need your dua'a to ensure the program continues to thrive and help the needy in Ottawa.
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#7A. Back to School Tips for High School & University Students
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The new school year is here and now is the time to break out of your same-old homework habits.
AMA is offering a presentation for High School and University students to enhance their ability to be regimented during school, opening up the gateway for success. Learn fantastic study tips that will give you the motivation to get organized and start the new scholastic year with optimism.
Participants will also be invited to participate in a Kahoot Trivia game.
Here are the details:
Date: Monday, September 13
Time: 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ages: 13+
Location: Online via Zoom
Cost: Free
You will receive the Zoom link to join us once you have registered.
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#7B. Carleton's Math Enrichment Program
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Math is fundamental but the program offers more than just math courses. Carleton’s Math Enrichment Program offers courses in computer science and programming (such an important skill for our future generations to have), physics, robotics, and math applications in finance and science (e.g. financial or business analyst, investment advisor, accountant, risk management actuary, or, engineer, medical practitioner, pharmacologist, geophysicist, geneticist).
Currently, most of the courses are offered online and all programs run from late September till May.
Furthermore, there are Registration Fee Waivers that may allow parents to register their children for FREE! Visit https://carleton.ca/math/math-enrichment-centre/fee-waiver/.
Here are the details:
Courses Offered: 11 courses in field of Computer Science and Math
Grades: 3 - 12
Course Length: Late September - May
Cost: Free
Location: In-person at Carleton University or Online
Registration Deadline: 11:59 PM on September 18
For more information, please contact:
Kyel Governor
Math Enrichment Program Ambassador – Carleton University
kyelgovernor@cmail.carleton.ca
(647) 463-2824
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Best regards,
The AMA Team
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