Portland woman accused of taking student’s hijab and choking her with it
An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, who allegedly attacked the victim from behind at a bus stop in Portland, Ore. Continue reading
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Quebec organization creates pamphlet to educate Muslim women about their rights
The tool, they say, is to assist Muslim women in dealing with threats, inform them of their rights and how to protect them. Continue reading
Muslim teen ‘humiliated’ after being disqualified from Ohio race for wearing hijab
“At first it was just so humiliating and then was huge disbelief,” Noor Alexandria Abukaram said. Continue reading
Toronto Raptors launch team-branded hijabs in effort to be more inclusive
The team’s parent company, Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, unveiled the Nike Pro hijabs emblazoned with the team logo in a social media post on Friday. Continue reading
Aspiring teachers denied employment as Montreal school boards apply religious symbols ban
By Anne Leclair Reporter
A francophone school board in Montreal (CSPI) admits to turning down two aspiring teachers, after they refused to remove their visible religious symbols. Continue reading
Local group seeks to bust myths about hijab with Regina bus ads
The ad features the slogan “My Choice. My Pride. My Strength” and symbolizes the courage of those who wear the hijab to stand up against social norms. Continue reading
Scott Thompson: Whether a bikini or burkini, is it progress or exploitation?
Halima Aden’s appearance in Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit edition in a hijab and burkini has generated a range of reactions, writes Scott Thompson. Continue reading
Laurier university students wearing hijabs questioned about what it is to dress ‘Canadian’
Saleh said the interaction lasted 10 minutes and was very one-sided with the woman questioning her and her friends whether it was Canadian to be wearing black clothing and hijabs. Continue reading
Trump defends Jeanine Pirro after comments on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s hijab
Pirro suggested last week that Omar’s use of a hijab was unconstitutional. Fox did not air her show last Saturday but has not explained why. Continue reading
Supreme Court of Canada won’t hear appeal from Quebec judge over hijab disciplinary probe
The Supreme Court of Canada says it won’t hear the case of a Quebec judge who tried to oblige a woman to remove her hijab in court. Continue reading