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SUMMARY:Building Community in our Classrooms
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is delighted to offer a free online teacher training event with Islamic school principal\, Sadia Khan. \nThis interactive session explores practical ways to intentionally build strong classroom communities where students feel seen\, valued\, connected\, and responsible for one another. Participants will explore ways to strengthen trust\, belonging\, communication\, and positive classroom culture through relationship-building strategies\, team challenges\, reflection activities\, shared values\, and student leadership opportunities.  \nEducators\, school leaders\, and aspiring teachers are all welcome to join. \nParticipants will learn practical strategies to: \n\nbuild stronger relationships\nfoster teamwork and empathy \ncreate shared expectations\nencourage student ownership and leadership\ndevelop a classroom culture rooted in respect\, connection\, and belonging\n\nSadia Khan is an educator\, school leader\, and certified life coach who currently serves as Principal of Gibraltar Leadership Academy’s Durham Campus. She holds a Master of Education from the University of Southern California where she specialized in curriculum development. She is also an Ontario Certified Teacher with additional qualifications in mentorship\, autism\, assessment and evaluation\, adult education\, and the integration of technology. \nSadia is passionate about building strong\, connected school communities where students and educators feel seen\, valued\, and empowered. Her leadership and professional learning work centres on intentional classroom culture\, student belonging\, relationship-building\, faith-centred education\, and thoughtful curriculum design that supports both academic growth and the development of the whole child. \n*IMPORTANT* We will be sharing the Zoom link with registrants via email shortly before the event (after 5PM EDT on October 7). If you do not see it in your inbox\, please check your spam folder. To ensure smooth communication\, please add the following to your trusted contacts: \nmarketing@soundvisioncanada.org \ninfo@soundvisioncanada.org
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/building-community-in-our-classrooms/
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SUMMARY:Leadership Lessons from Canadian Muslim History
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is delighted to celebrate Canadian Islamic History Month with an online learning opportunity featuring historian Hassam Munir. This session is open to community leaders\, educators\, and all those interested! \nThursday\, October 15\, 2026  \n7:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT \nONLINE SESSION \nFREE Registration \nAttendees will:  \n\nExplore leadership lessons from the first mosque and elected Muslim in Canada.\nUnderstand trends in the Canadian Muslim community’s growth and diversity.\nReflect on Canadian Muslim futures.\n\nHassam Munir is a Muslim history researcher and educator. He has pursued an MA in History at the University of Toronto. He has led seminars/tours in Canada\, the US\, Türkiye and Uzbekistan. He has worked with the Ontario Historical Society\, and was recognized by Heritage Toronto as an Emerging Historian in 2017. He is part of the team at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. \n*IMPORTANT* We will be sharing the Zoom link with registrants via email shortly before the event (after 5PM EDT on October 15). If you do not see it in your inbox\, please check your spam folder. To ensure smooth communication\, please add the following to your trusted contacts: \nmarketing@soundvisioncanada.org \ninfo@soundvisioncanada.org
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/leadership-lessons-from-canadian-muslim-history/
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SUMMARY:Arabic to Quran: Effective Strategies for Teaching Quranic Arabic
DESCRIPTION:Sound Vision Canada is excited to offer an online training session for Arabic teachers\, with child development expert\, Dr. Fadwa Elashi. \nStudents build deeper Quranic connections when they understand the Arabic language. Learn how to elevate your instruction with research-based strategies that align with how students learn a foreign language best.  \nIn this workshop\, you will:  \n(1) learn the theoretical principles of language development;  \n(2) expand your teaching toolkit with the latest practices in foreign language instruction; and  \n(3) develop effective lessons that support student communicative competence and Quranic connections. \nThe recording and presentation slides will be shared with all those who register\, insha Allah. \nDr. Fadwa Elashi holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences with a specialization in developmental science and serves as a contract lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU). Her research explores issues related to children’s social and cognitive development. Dr. Elashi is driven by a passion for building equitable\, optimal learning environments and cultivating “change readiness” in the next generation. This led her to found Nectar Education\, a non-profit that bridges research and practice. \nDr. Fadwa Elashi has been a teacher trainer with Sound Vision Canada since 2023 delivering a range of workshop topics including Nurturing the Whole Child\, Building Early Faith Foundations\, and many more. \n*IMPORTANT* We will be sharing the Zoom link with registrants via email shortly before the event (after 5PM EDT on October 20). If you do not see it in your inbox\, please check your spam folder. To ensure smooth communication\, please add the following to your trusted contacts: \nmarketing@soundvisioncanada.org \ninfo@soundvisioncanada.org \nIndividuals facing financial barriers to participation may reach out for assistance. Email: info@soundvisioncanada.org
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/arabic-to-quran-effective-strategies-for-teaching-quranic-arabic/
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Donation Box: A Roadmap for Muslim Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Build Trust | Stay Compliant | Fundraise with Integrity\nSound Vision Canada is pleased to present an online training program to continue serving Muslim not-for-profit board members. Our upcoming virtual event with Junaid Mirza equips Muslim board members with the knowledge\, tools\, and confidence to lead effectively while fulfilling their religious and civic responsibilities in financial oversight. This training session marks the second part in our series: Financial Stewardship & Compliance for Muslim Not-for-Profit Boards. \nTOPICS: \nFundraising Ethics and CRA Compliance \n\nExplore CRA rules on receipting\, political activity\, and fundraising.\nLearn ethical approaches to donor relations and avoiding conflicts of interest.\nBuild trust by ensuring fundraising aligns with both Shariah and Canadian law.\n\nBuilding Financial Transparency & Accountability \n\nDevelop practices for reporting\, financial disclosure\, and donor trust.\nExplore how to manage financial conflicts and ensure internal controls.\nLearn community-friendly ways to communicate finances clearly.\n\nThe recording and presentation slides will be shared with all those who register\, insha Allah. \nJunaid Mirza is a partner at PwC Canada\, where he leads strategy and consulting for law firms and legal departments. In addition\, Junaid leads PwC Canada’s Entity Governance and Compliance practice\, providing entity and board management services to over 600 entities in Canada. With over 20 years of experience\, Junaid works with boards and executive teams to strengthen accountability\, risk\, oversight\, and financial stewardship. \nJunaid is actively involved in the Muslim community initiatives\, focusing on governance\, excellence\, transparency\, and long-term sustainability. He has served on boards both within and outside the community\, currently serving on the boards of The Muslim Fund and the National Muslim Action Fund. Previously\, Junaid has served on the boards of Muslim Neighbour Nexus\, The Pearson Institute for Progressive Policy\, Working Skills Centre\, Fakih Foundation\, United Way of Halton and Hamilton\, Islamic Finance Advisory Board\, and Multilingual Community Interpreter Services. \nJunaid is also currently pursuing advanced studies in Islamic scholarship\, bringing faith-informed perspectives to institutional leadership and board development. \n*IMPORTANT* We will be sharing the Zoom link with registrants via email shortly before the event (after 5 PM EDT on October 27). If you do not see it in your inbox\, please check your spam folder. To ensure smooth communication\, please add the following to your trusted contacts: \nmarketing@soundvisioncanada.org \ninfo@soundvisioncanada.org
URL:https://www.soundvisioncanada.org/training/beyond-the-donation-box-a-roadmap-for-muslim-board-members/
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