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Sun. January 29, 2023
The Natonal Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action against Islamophobia
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Sat. November 27, 2021
Radiant Ladies Night Gala
Can you hear the music? Can you smell the delicious food? If you can, it’s because it’s time for our 5th annual Kindred Radiant Ladies Night gala!
We’re so excited to welcome you all back to this fundraising gala! We missed you last year, but we’ve returned with an amazing night of great food, games, door prizes, silent auction, and dancing planned for you. So don’t miss out!
Here’s what you need to know:
When: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 27
Where: St. George Banquet Hall, 665 King St. N., Waterloo
Tickets: $60 (females 12 and older)
Kinds under 12 not allowed.
Book your spot: uzma.bhutto@cmw-kw.org or mehreen.shahid@cmw-kw.org
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Listen up business owners, this is a great chance to get yourself in front of hundreds of potential customers. What’s better than hundreds of shoppers gathering in one place? You have their attention, so why not use it to your advantage! Just send an email to Uzma or Mehreen to set up a sponsorship package.
Note: The event will be conducted strictly in accordance with public health and Province of Ontario guidelines, which are subject to change. As per current regulations, attendees need to be fully vaccinated and wear a mask as required.
Fall 2020
Call to Artists: Beauty in Islamic Art
The Islamic world is renowned for its diverse cultural and artistic traditions. In Islamic culture, Muslims believe that “God is Beautiful and Loves Beauty”. Coalition of Muslim Women of KW is thrilled to continue its partnership with THEMUSEUM for the fourth Annual Islamic Art Exhibition. We are now inviting artists to submit their artwork based on their perception of beauty in Islamic Art. This exhibition will take place this fall. October is proclaimed as Islamic History Month by Canadian Parliament, and declared as the Islamic Heritage Month by the Parliament of Ontario. This exhibition is supported by a generous grant from Ontario Arts Council to AtiZar artisan.
Submission Deadline: July 31st, 2020
For further details contact: Ati Zar – atizar.artisan@gmail.com
September 12th at RIM Park- POSTPONED FROM APRIL 16TH
CMW 10th Anniversary Gala and Awards Night
CMW’s 10th Anniversary Gala and Awards Night will be a celebration of Muslim Women Making Change! in Waterloo Region through advocacy, activism, dialogue and bridge building. It will be an opportunity to reminisce with friends and colleagues, reflect on CMW’s incredible journey, recognize and celebrate many accomplished Muslim women in Waterloo Region, and enjoy an incredible feast of international delicacies with a diverse crowd of 450+ people.
On September 12th at RIM Park, we will be acknowledging the outstanding women who have made KW a wonderful place to live through their leadership, community service, activism, volunteerism, professional excellence and artistic accomplishments. Five and Ten Year Service Awards will be presented to CMW’s dedicated volunteers.
Tickets: General $35; CMW Members and Volunteers $20
Community tables $350; Corporation table $500
Children 8 years or over are welcomed at the event with their own tickets ($20 each)
Thursdays at 4pm in August
Black Muslims Narratives: Honouring History and ongoing struggles
Join Coalition of Muslim Women to learn how the immigrant community is indebted to the black African/Muslim struggle for freedom. Let us heed the call from our black sisters and brothers to do more for inclusion within our community here in Waterloo Region.
August 6th: Historical Background – Muslim Chaplain Ryan Carter
August 13th: Anti-black racism in Canada and WR – Dr. Ciann Wilson
August 20th: Introspection within the Muslim community – Hinda Hassan & UmmulKheir Mohammad