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McGill Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017

Published: 16 February 2017

McGill Social Work Community in Action: in response to the tragic event in Quebec City on January 29, 2017:

Tuesday, January 31:

In the wake of the tragic event, the International Community Action Network (ICAN) brought together round 30 persons from McGill Social Work community and other community organizations, including Montreal City Mission, Canadian Palestinian Foundation of Québec, the Canadian Muslim Association, and the ADATH Synagogue. The initial discussion was followed by a series of sessions to plan  actions in support of Montreal's Muslim community. 

Thursday, February 2nd:

Faculty, staff and students gathered in the Wendy Patrick room to watch together the livestream coverage of the funeral and commemoration ceremony for the victims of the Quebec City mosque shooting.

Friday, February 3, 2017

ICAN organized McGill students, staff, interfaith and community organizations to join together in solidarity with the Muslim community on Friday, February 3rd in front of 3 mosques (Al Rawdah Mosque, Canadian Islamic Center Al-Jamieh, and Masjid Al Ummah Al Islamiah).  

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

On Valentine’s Day, ICAN will be holding small group discussions with members of the  Muslim community to promote dialogue in a safe place. All are welcome to join this exchange with an open heart. Details about the invitation to the event, please click here.

This event is also covered by Gazette.


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