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Edmonton committee unanimously approves anti-racism strategyEdmonton councillors unanimously approved Monday the anti-racism strategy with three immediate priorities. It will go to council Feb. 22.PoliticsFeb 14
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St. Albert RCMP release composite sketch of suspect who attacked Muslim womenSt. Albert RCMP released the sketch of the man on Tuesday and are asking anyone who might recognize the man to contact them.CrimeJun 29, 2021
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Man known to police charged after three ‘hate-motivated’ attacks on women in EdmontonA 44-year-old man who is known to Edmonton police has been charged after three hate-motivated attacks involving Black women in south Edmonton this winter.CrimeMar 8, 2021
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‘Racism is a real problem’: Muslim women fearful following attacks in EdmontonFive Somali-Canadian women, all wearing hijabs, have been attacked or threatened in Edmonton in the last 10 weeks.PerspectivesMar 2, 2021
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Women’s shelters serving immigrants open in Calgary and EdmontonLiving with domestic abuse is terrifying — but add on top of that being alone in Canada and not speaking English.NewsDec 10, 2019
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Quebec organization creates pamphlet to educate Muslim women about their rightsThe tool, they say, is to assist Muslim women in dealing with threats, inform them of their rights and how to protect them.CanadaNov 28, 2019
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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.CanadaApr 24, 2019
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Women’s Mosque of Canada launches in Toronto"What we're doing here today is really re-asserting that women have a role in faith and they have a role in faith leadership," said Reverend Dr. Cheri DiNovo.CanadaApr 19, 2019
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Muslim victim of discrimination claims victory against Emploi-QuebecThe Quebec Human Rights Tribunal orders Emploi-Quebec and an employee to pay a Muslim single mother $8,000 in damages.CanadaMar 21, 2019
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Edmonton’s Afflatus Hijab fashion line to hit New York runwayThe Edmonton designer behind the Afflatus Hijab fashion line is showcasing her work on a New York runway. Wedad Amiri created her company after she says she couldn't find clothing that was stylish, affordable and modest.FeaturesSep 8, 2018
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