BANNING HIJAB IN CANADA: IT CAN HAPPEN ANYWHERE February 8, 2008
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by Sheema Khan
During the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, I remember the stories emanating from France of young Muslim schoolgirls expelled for wearing the Hijab.
While many of the young sisters were permitted to return to school wearing the Hijab, wider questions had been raised.
How does a purely secular public school system accommodate religious beliefs? What about the issues of freedom and oppression of women? Were these girls influenced by the “integristes” of Algeria, who were aspiring to implement an Islamic government in the former French colony?
Was this another example of “immigrants” failing to integrate into French society (a favorite theme of le Front National, a national anti-immigrant party)? Was this the beginning of the end of the strict separation between church and state?
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Who Needs Blood? October 14, 2007
Posted by hamiltonmuslims in Campaign, canada.add a comment
Approximately every minute of every day, someone in Canada needs blood. In fact, according to a recent poll, 52 per cent of Canadians say they, or a family member, have needed blood or blood products for surgery or for medical treatment.
The good news is that one blood donation – in just one hour – can save up to three lives.
www.blood.ca
HAMILTON’S 2007 NATIONAL CHILD BENEFIT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM October 4, 2007
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FOR PARENTS WHO RECEIVE ONTARIO WORKS OR ONTARIO DISABILITY SUPPORT AND THEIR CHILDREN WILL RECEIVE $150 PER CHILD.
By Nov 19 you should get a check if not call 905-521-9779.
TO QUALIFY FOR THIS BENEFITS
1. Your children must have been on your Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Program budget between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007
2. You have had NCB deducted from your social assistance cheque
3. Your children must be 0-17 years of age between July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007 (Children who turned 18 years old during this time will also be included)
4. You must currently reside in the City of Hamilton
Call 905-521-9779 for more information
