Sound Vision Canada

Nurturing Wellness in the Classroom
2023-11-08 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Toronto)
Nurturing Wellness in the Classroom
Supporting Students in Times of Crisis
Join us online! We’re delighted to collaborate with Ruh Care to offer a FREE teacher training opportunity with registered social worker and psychotherapist, Tarak Ahmed.
Attendees will:
1. Understand the mental implications from the ongoing crisis in Palestine.
2. Learn how to empower emotional wellness.
3. Develop healthy coping strategies for grief and loss.
The session will include time for questions.
All those who register will insha Allah be given access to the video recording.
Educators, school administrators, homeschooling parents, and aspiring teachers are all welcome!

About Tarak Ahmed:
Tarak holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Toronto and an MBA from the University of Fredericton. With over a decade of experience, he has made notable contributions in areas such as mental health, addiction management, suicide prevention, and crisis intervention. Tarak’s professional journey has seen him in roles at institutions such as the Canadian Mental Health Association, St. Michael’s Hospital, the City of Toronto, and the Ministry of Health. Presently, he supervises counselling services at the University of Toronto and serves as a professor in the Addictions and Mental Health diploma program at Centennial College.

How Can I Support My Learners' Cognitive Development?
2023-10-25 19:00 - 21:00
How Can I Support My Learners’ Cognitive Development?
Bringing Barakah and Joy into Your Classroom
Join us online! We’re delighted to offer an online teacher training session with child development expert Dr. Fadwa Elashi.
Attendees will:

Understand how children’s cognitive domain changes across development.
Learn how to create developmentally appropriate curriculum in the cognitive domain.
Develop effective communication skills to engage with children in ways that promote their cognitive development, including asking open-ended questions and active listening.
Learn techniques to foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in children through activities and challenges.

This interactive session will include opportunities to ask questions and engage in discussion.
Participants will receive the video recording of the session and the presentation slides, insha Allah.
Registration is open to all those interested. Educators, administrators, homeschooling parents, and aspiring teachers are all welcome!
How Can I Support My Learners’ Cognitive Development is the second of three SVC teacher training sessions to be offered online this fall insha Allah.
For attendees who participated in our in-person teacher training on August 26 & 27, 2023, please note:

SVC online teacher training sessions serve as extensions for enriched learning and they are designed as opportunities to access specialized support. Please submit your questions in the registration form and feel free to bring more on Oct. 25th.
Attending our fall online sessions is a requirement to receive the Sound Vision Canada Teacher Training Certificate.

If you are facing financial barriers to participation, please reach out to info@soundvisioncanada.org and we will do our best to support you with a subsidy.
About Dr. Fadwa Elashi:
Dr. Fadwa Elashi is a former assistant professor of developmental psychology with five years of experience teaching courses on Educational Psychology, Learning Through Play, and Child Development. She has published several peer-reviewed research articles in the field of child development and often reviews manuscripts for consideration for publication in major academic journals. Her profound passion for fostering optimal and equitable learning environments for all children is what drove her to establish Nectar Education.

The Art of Storytelling
2023-09-28 19:30 - 21:00
The Art of Storytelling
Bringing Barakah and Joy into Your Classroom
Join us online! We’re excited to offer a teacher training session focused on the art of storytelling with the talented expert Inas Abusheikha.
This interactive session will include a demonstration of storytelling of course!
Participants will be given the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion.
Inas is a trilingual mother passionate about children’s education and morally centred entertainment. She has been teaching for the past 15 years and is an experienced trainer on teaching second languages. Through Journey with Inas, she leads a variety of programs, courses for educators, and her Arabic educational children’s show, Fusحa.
The Art of Storytelling is the first of three SVC teacher training sessions to be offered online this fall insha Allah.
For attendees who participated in our in-person teacher training on August 26 & 27, 2023, please note:

SVC online teacher training sessions serve as extensions for enriched learning and they are designed as opportunities to access specialized support. Please submit your questions in the registration form and feel free to bring more on Sept. 28th.
Attending our fall online sessions is a requirement to receive the Sound Vision Canada Teacher Training Certificate.

Through The Art of Storytelling, participants will gain an understanding of:
a) What criteria to use when selecting a story
b) Strategies to effectively engage your audience
c) How to use all the senses in your storytelling
Attendees will be sent a video recording of the session and the presentation slides, insha Allah.
Registration is open to all those interested. Educators, administrators, homeschooling parents, and aspiring teachers are all welcome!
Please note: If you are facing financial barriers to participation, please reach out to info@soundvisioncanada.org and we will do our best to support you with a subsidy.

Building Grit!
2023-09-17 11:00 - 12:30
Building Grit! 10 Secrets of Consistently Successful People
With Taha Ghayyur, Leadership & Communications Trainer
Participants will gain an understanding of the following topics:

What is Grit?
What Do Studies Show about Grit & Long-Term Success?
What Roles Do IQ & Talent Play in Your Success?
Why Do Patience and Consistency Matter as Muslims?
Grit of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him
Secrets of What Gritty People Do Differently
How Can We Develop Grit for Success in this Dunya and Akhirah?

Taha Ghuyyar is a human rights advocate, a personal growth & leadership trainer, a writer, and Vice President of Sound Vision Foundation.

Weekend Islamic School Teacher Training
2023-08-26 10:00 - 16:00 | ISNA Canada, ISNA Canada, Education Centre 2200 S Sheridan Way, Mississauga, Ontario, L5J 2M4, Canada
Bringing Barakah and Joy into Your Classroom
August 26 & 27, 2023
10 am – 4 pm
ISNA Canada, Education Centre, 2200 S Sheridan Way, Mississauga, ON L5J 2M4
Mark your calendars for August 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm! In collaboration with ISNA Canada, we’re delighted to offer a two-day teacher training experience with experts Dr. Fadwa Elashi, Rola El-Roz, and Inas Abusheikha.

Why are we training teachers? We’re training them so that children attending weekend Islamic school:

1. Fall in love with our Creator and feel attached in their hearts to our deen.
2. Feel a strong bond with their caring teachers.
3. Want to come back to weekend Islamic school!

Training Modules:
Spiritual Preparation of the Teacher
Nurturing the Whole Child
Building a Positive Classroom Culture
Designing Engaging Lessons

Training Learning Objectives:
1. To learn about the teaching qualities of the Prophet (PBUH)
2. To engage in self-reflection
3. To learn how to engage the whole child and develop purposeful, creative lessons
4. To learn strategies we can use to develop a positive classroom culture
5. To learn how to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom
6. To introduce a framework for classroom behaviour management
7. To share experiences and practical knowledge
8. To encourage ongoing steps towards personal and spiritual growth

All Islamic school educators are welcome to attend! Please note that attendance on August 26 &27 is the first step in earning a Sound Vision Canada teacher training certificate. Participants will be eligible for the next phase in our teacher training program.

Dr. Fadwa Elashi is a former assistant professor of developmental psychology with five years of experience teaching courses on Educational Psychology, Learning Through Play, and Child Development. She has published several peer-reviewed research articles in the field of child development and often reviews manuscripts for consideration for publication in major academic journals. Her profound passion for fostering optimal and equitable learning environments for all children is what drove her to establish Nectar Education.
Rola El-Roz earned her specialized Honours Bachelor of Science degree in statistics, math and geography from the University of Toronto in 2012. She completed her Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at Western University in 2015. In 2016, she applied these skills at ISNA High School, and in 2019, she became the vice-principal at Suffah Academy where she gained leadership experience while working with children in JK – Grade 8. Furthermore, Rola completed her Montessori Casa training which is designed for children aged 3-6 years. Rola also has experience working in the Halton District School Board since 2017. She is the co-founder of 3arably, an initiative that supports educators in the MENA region through connecting them with students to teach in North America.
Inas Abusheikha is a trilingual mother passionate about children’s education and morally centred entertainment. She has been teaching for the past 15 years and is an experienced trainer on teaching second languages. Through Journey with Inas, she leads a variety of programs, courses for educators, and of course, her Arabic educational children’s show, Fusحa!
Please note that on both days, refreshments will be provided and a lunch option will be available for sale.

Strategic Planning and the NFP Board
2023-08-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Online event
We are excited to offer additional specialized training, Strategic Planning and the NFP Board, with Dr. Trevor Hunter to help advance your not-for-profit organization.
August 1st and August 8th, 2023 (7-9 pm EDT)
A few of the special topics include:

What is strategy and strategic planning?
What is the NFP Board’s role in strategic planning?
Tying strategy to Board oversight and operations
Risk management

In his discussion of strategy and strategic planning, Dr. Trevor Hunter will give a mini-lesson on strategy such that upon completion of the two sessions, attendees will understand the mechanics of the process. By understanding the underlying mechanics, Board members can evaluate the process and activities of their management to be able to hold them accountable.
The training is planned as a learning discussion and opportunities to ask questions within both sessions will be included. Dr. Trevor Hunter will share his knowledge, insight, and experience.
Dr. Trevor Hunter is a recognized non-profit governance expert, having nearly 25 years of experience as a governance educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner. Trevor introduced the first ever course on governance under the UWO system at Ivey in 1999 and then the second one (which continues to this day) at King’s. He has taught the “Effective NFP Boards” course in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate Program in Western’s department of Continuing Studies for over a decade. He has published and presented papers on governance in and at leading academic journals and conferences. Dr. Hunter has provided governance consulting to many regional non-profit organizations such as Western’s University Students’ Council, the London Children’s Museum, Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, Anova, Reforest London, and Community Living London among others. Trevor has served on numerous Boards such as the King’s University College Foundation, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, the London Small Business Centre (former Board chair), the Middlesex London Board of Health (former chair of the governance committee) and the regional chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. In 2015, Trevor was one of three co-founders, and then vice-chair of the Board, of Airshow London, a non-profit organization designed to celebrate aviation excellence and raise money for local charities. Currently, Dr. Hunter serves as vice-chair of the Board and chair of the governance committee for Museum London where he oversees by-law and policy compliance and development. He is Associate Professor of Governance and Management at King’s University College (Western University) in London, Ontario, Canada.
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Finance Training for Board Members
2023-07-04 19:00 - 21:00
We are delighted to offer additional specialized training, Finance Training for Board Members, with Dr. Trevor Hunter to help advance your not-for-profit organization. This training is designed to better equip you in your financial decision making and prepare you with practical skills through our case-based exercise.
July 4th and July 11th, 2023 (7-9 pm)
A few of the topics and special features include:

Why financial literacy is important for a NFP Board
The main financial statements Boards must understand
A case-based exercise to put the theory into practice

The training is planned as a learning discussion and opportunities to ask questions within both sessions will be included.
What are some of the challenges you’re facing when it comes to financial literacy as a not-for-profit Board member? Bring your questions! Dr. Trevor Hunter will share his knowledge, insight, and experiences.
Dr. Trevor Hunter is a recognized non-profit governance expert, having nearly 25 years of experience as a governance educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner. Trevor introduced the first ever course on governance under the UWO system at Ivey in 1999 and then the second one (which continues to this day) at King’s. He has taught the “Effective NFP Boards” course in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate Program in Western’s department of Continuing Studies for over a decade. He has published and presented papers on governance in and at leading academic journals and conferences. Dr. Hunter has provided governance consulting to many regional non-profit organizations such as Western’s University Students’ Council, the London Children’s Museum, Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, Anova, Reforest London, and Community Living London among others. Trevor has served on numerous Boards such as the King’s University College Foundation, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, the London Small Business Centre (former Board chair), the Middlesex London Board of Health (former chair of the governance committee) and the regional chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. In 2015, Trevor was one of three co-founders, and then vice-chair of the Board, of Airshow London, a non-profit organization designed to celebrate aviation excellence and raise money for local charities. Currently, Dr. Hunter serves as vice-chair of the Board and chair of the governance committee for Museum London where he oversees by-law and policy compliance and development. He is Associate Professor of Governance and Management at King’s University College (Western University) in London, Ontario, Canada.
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Efficient Board Operations
2023-06-06 19:00 - 21:00
We are delighted to offer more online specialized training with Dr. Trevor Hunter to help advance your not-for-profit organization!
June 6 and June 13, 2023
At the completion of the two sessions, you will have gained a better of understanding of topics such as:

Doing governance as a Board and Board member
What are Board committees and what do they do?
Duties of the Board
Conflict of interest and pecuniary interest
Understanding the differences between an operating and governance Board

The training is designed as a learning discussion and opportunities to ask questions within both sessions will be included.
What are some of the challenges you’re facing when it comes to Board operations? Bring your questions! Dr. Trevor Hunter will share his knowledge, insight, and experiences.
Dr. Trevor Hunter is a recognized non-profit governance expert, having nearly 25 years of experience as a governance educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner. Trevor introduced the first ever course on governance under the UWO system at Ivey in 1999 and then the second one (which continues to this day) at King’s. He has taught the “Effective NFP Boards” course in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate Program in Western’s department of Continuing Studies for over a decade. He has published and presented papers on governance in and at leading academic journals and conferences. Dr. Hunter has provided governance consulting to many regional non-profit organizations such as Western’s University Students’ Council, the London Children’s Museum, Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, Anova, Reforest London, and Community Living London among others. Trevor has served on numerous Boards such as the King’s University College Foundation, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, the London Small Business Centre (former Board chair), the Middlesex London Board of Health (former chair of the governance committee) and the regional chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. In 2015, Trevor was one of three co- founders, and then vice-chair of the Board, of Airshow London, a non-profit organization designed to celebrate aviation excellence and raise money for local charities. Currently, Dr. Hunter serves as vice-chair and chair of the governance committee for Museum London where he oversees by-law and policy compliance and development. He is Associate Professor of Governance and Management at King’s University College (Western University) in London, Ontario, Canada.
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Effective Board Governance
2023-05-02 19:00 - 21:00
We are delighted to offer specialized training with Dr. Trevor Hunter to help you improve your Board governance skills.
May 2 and May 9
At the completion of the two sessions, you will have gained the following:

A better understanding of the role of a Board and how it relates to mission and strategy
A better understanding of how to be a good Board member
Insight into how Boards should be structured to help an organization achieve its goals

The training is designed as a learning discussion and opportunities to ask questions within both sessions will be included.
We’re also excited to announce a special feature! Attendees will be given a case study to read and consider prior our second session — What’s going on with the Board and what would you do about it? The session on May 9th will allow you to put the learning from May 2nd into practice.
What are some of the issues for your not-for-profit Board? Bring your questions! Dr. Trevor Hunter will share his knowledge, insight, and experiences.
Dr. Trevor Hunter is a recognized non-profit governance expert, having nearly 25 years of experience as a governance educator, researcher, consultant, and practitioner. Trevor introduced the first ever course on governance under the UWO system at Ivey in 1999 and then the second one (which continues to this day) at King’s. He has taught the “Effective NFP Boards” course in the Not-For-Profit Management Certificate Program in Western’s department of Continuing Studies for over a decade. He has published and presented papers on governance in and at leading academic journals and conferences. Dr. Hunter has provided governance consulting to many regional non-profit organizations such as Western’s University Students’ Council, the London Children’s Museum, Merrymount Family Support and Crisis Centre, Anova, Reforest London, and Community Living London among others. Trevor has served on numerous boards such as the King’s University College Foundation, Youth Opportunities Unlimited, the London Small Business Centre (former board chair), the Middlesex London Board of Health (former chair of the governance committee) and the regional chapter of the Institute of Corporate Directors. In 2015, Trevor was one of three co- founders, and then vice-chair of the board, of Airshow London, a non-profit organization designed to celebrate aviation excellence and raise money for local charities. Currently, Dr. Hunter serves as vice-chair and chair of the governance committee for Museum London where he oversees by-law and policy compliance and development.
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Compassionate Integrity Training
2023-03-26 14:00 - 16:00
Cultivate Compassion for Yourself, Towards Others, and Within your Community
By the end of the Part 1 training, participants will be able to:

Calm body and mind
Control speech and actions
Develop emotional awareness
Practice self-compassion

Dates: 4 week training (1/3 part series)
March 26th- April 16 | 2 pm – 4 pm EDT
(Registration Deadline March 26 th 2 pm)

(plus a bonus 1-hour intro session on March 19th)
The free-of-cost introduction webinar will be taking place on Sunday, March 19 from 2-3 pm. (link will be available on our website).
When you register, you will be sent the FREE March 19th Introductory link along with the Zoom link for the Training series.

Who Should Attend:
Educators, Healthcare workers, non-profit worker/volunteers, social workers, parents, Human Resource workers. Anyone who is prone to burn out

IHSAN: Building a Community of Excellence
2022-10-28 18:30 - 22:00
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/ihsan
IHSAN: Building a Community of Excellence, One Training at a Time
A Fundraising Gala
Join us to empower Canadian Muslims in their personal and professional fields.
October 28th, 2022 – 6:15pm
Sagan Banquet Hall and Convention Centre, 7180 Edwards Blvd, Mississauga, ON L5S 1Z1

Transforming the Way We Teach Islam
2022-08-22 10:00 - 2022-08-24 16:00
Transforming the Way We Teach Islam
3-day (in-person) training for teachers of Full-Time or Weekend Islamic Schools
August 22, 23 & 24 (⅔ days mandatory)*
10 am-4 pm
What you will learn:

How we form beliefs, emotions and values
Psychology of age-related teaching and learning
How to use resources, engage students and plan the lesson effectively
How to teach Arabic, Quran and Islamic Lessons in English creatively
Live Demo Sessions and Practice for teachers on using resources and lesson plans

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION will be provided to teachers who attend
Additional Details:
*Day 1 is Mandatory to attend for all teachers

*Day 2 will focus on: Ages 9-14, 15-18: engaging youth, how to respond to their tough questions (a live demo of a 2.5 hour youth workshop will be held this day. Sign up youth 15-18 for free here. Only 15 youth selected for demo)

*Day 3 will focus on: Ages 4 – 8, Quran and Arabic teaching, and practice session for all teachers

Registration Deadline: August 19th
Address: Palestine House – Toronto, 2359 Royal Windsor Dr Unit 27C, Mississauga, ON L5J 1K7
*refreshments will be provided (coffee, tea, snacks). Please bring your lunch with you
Sponsored by : Children’s Learning Garden

My World: Shape your world and help your kids shape theirs!
2022-07-16 12:00 - 2022-07-31 14:00
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 11TH
6 ONLINE Sessions

July 16th/ 17th
July 23rd / 24th
July 30th / 31st

Build your internal world and understand your external one!

Understanding and managing emotions
Building your belief and value system
Answering life’s big questions
Building your personal brand
Setting and measuring life’s big goals
Building Emotional Intelligent Skills

Craft the Best Version of yourself!
Got questions? Please email: info@soundvisioncanada.org

Transformative Teaching & Parenting
2022-05-10 19:00 - 21:00
Learn to transform yourself as Inspired by the 99 names of Allah to become an exceptional role model and positive force in your life, lives of your children, students and peers
Start date: May 10th (every Tuesday for 6 weeks)
Time: 7-9pm (break for Maghreb included)
TOTAL COST FOR ALL 6 SESSIONS: $75
LEVEL 1: A Six week Beginner Level (prerequisite to Level 2)

Mastering your inner world – Understanding & managing emotions
How can you be at peace with the world? Answering life’s big questions
What inspires my life? Building your beliefs & values system
Who are you? Building your personal brand
What’s your purpose? Setting & measuring life’s goals
Level 2 teaser – Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) skills

Instructors:
Yasmeen Youssef: Founder & Chief Content Creator of Salam; A published author, instructional designer & trainer; Foundation of Positive Psychology Certificate (in progress). Univ. of Pennsylvania, USA; M.Ed., Instructional Design – Western Governors Univ., USA
Who is this training for? Educators: parents, grandparents, care-givers, teachers, mentors, team leaders
Email questions to: info@soundvisioncanada.org
Zoom Link will be sent upon Registration.

Towards Sacred Activism
2022-03-20 11:00 - 12:30
What to expect:

Parameters of activism within the sacred law
Prerequisites for Islamically ethical activism
Navigating contentions in community organizing

Who this is for:
Ages 15 and up, those interested or currently involved in activism, organizing and community service
Instructor:
Sheikh Dawud Walid: Executive Director of CAIR-MI (Council on American-Islamic Relations- Michigan); Author; Member of Imam’s Council of Michigan

Contact: info@soundvisioncanada.org
Zoom Link will be sent upon Registration.

Ramadan Fundraising Strategies
2022-03-06 19:00 - 20:30
A Three Day Training for Effective Fundraising
March 6th, 7th and 9th : 7pm-8:30pm

MODULE 1: Creating your Fundraising Plan

How to develop a fundraising plan
What are some of the tactics organizations can use to raise funds
How to identify and cultivate major gift donors

MODULE 2: Using Digital Tools to Maximize Fundraising Success
Setting up your website for easy donations:

Front end layout b. Backend setup

Crowdfunding & social media giving:

Crowdfunding platforms b. Fundraising on IG, FB and Twitter

Email Campaigns:

Email platforms b. Structuring your email campaign

MODULE 3: Donor Stewardship 2.0

Understanding the pillars of responsible stewardship
Building a year-long plan to improve donor retention
Thinking about the next level in stewardship practices to attract new donors
Would “charitainment” count as donor stewardship?

Instructors:
Ouida Loeffelholz, Director, Stakeholder Engagement, University of Ottawa
Ambar Syed, MA, CFRE, Director of Fund Development and Communications
Imam Irshad Osman, MSc, CFRE – Inclusive Philanthropy Consultant

Who is this training for? Masjid management and board, Not-for-profit organizations, Charities, Imams, Fundraising teams
ZOOM LINK: A link will be sent to you after registration is complete

How to Engage Students In Class and Online
2022-01-29 12:00 - 15:30
REGISTER NOW (only for MIA approved teachers)
Presenters: Inas AbuSheikha and Malika Harris
Date & Time: Saturday, January 29th, 2022 @ 12 PM-3PM EST / 11 PM CST and Jan 30th, 12PM-3PM (EST)
Who Should Attend: Manitoba Islamic Association (MIA)Teachers who teach Weekend Islamic School
How to be creative in this day and time when teaching Islam and making it interesting for children is getting harder? What mindset to have? Join this session and enhance your teaching style!
Please click on link to register.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Jan 27th 5pm EST

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Compassionate Integrity Training
2022-01-18 19:00 - 2022-03-29 21:00
Compassionate Integrity Training
Cultivate Compassion for Yourself, Towards Others and Within your Community
By the end of the training you will be able to:

Practice self-compassion
Control your speech and actions
Appreciate common humanity and interdependence
Be able to forgive and increase gratitude
Avoid burnout whilst still practicing empathy
Take a systems perspective in practicing compassion

When:

Tuesdays 7pm EST-9pm EST
Start Date: January 18th 2022
End Date: March 29th 2022

Duration: 10 weeks (Jan 18th – March 29th)
Trainers: Mohamed Dewji (Certified CIT Facilitator)
Who will benefit:
Educators, Healthcare Workers, not-for-profit and charity workers/volunteers, those involved with social work, HR departments, organization heads, parents and those prone to burnout (18+ only)
“Small cohort accepted on a first come first serve basis. Please register early.”
Get tickets below and you will be sent the Zoom link via email.

Black Muslim Presence & History
2021-10-31 11:30 - 13:00
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Black Muslim Presence & History
Towards a Better Representation in Masjids & Muslim Organizations
A Panel Discussion with:
Imam Abdulllah Hakim Quick (Scholar, Historian, World Traveller & Religious Leader)
Malika Harris (Educator and Academic Counselor)
Date & Time: Sunday, October 31, 2021 @ 11:30 AM EST
Who Should Attend: Muslims and friends wanting to understand how to integrate Black Muslims in the mosque, school curriculums. and all other institutions
Contact: info@soundvisioncanada.org
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Chapters from Canadian Muslim History
2021-10-02 11:30 - 13:00
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Virtual Book Reading & Panel Discussion
Meet Authors Murray Hogben (Minarets on the Horizon) & Ismael Mukhtar (Manitoba Muslims: A History of Resilience and Growth) as they delve into the early period of Canadian Muslims and stories of real experiences from their respective books.
Ask questions and have a discussion about that aspect of life for a Muslim that we in our 21st century cannot imagine or fathom.
Date & Time: Saturday, October 2, 2021 @ 11:30 AM EST
Who Should Attend: Muslims and friends wanting inspiration and a history lesson in the early Canadian Muslim presence.
Contact: info@soundvisioncanada.org
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How to Engage Students In Class and Online
2021-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Online event
Presenters: Inas AbuSheikha and Rola El Roz
Date & Time: Saturday, Sep. 11, 2021 @ 5 PM EST / 2 PM PST
Who Should Attend: Teachers who teach Weekend Islamic School
How to be creative in this day and time when teaching Islam and making it interesting for children is getting harder? What mindset to have? Join this session and enhance your teaching style!
Once you register, a Zoom link will be sent to you before the event.

“Can’t afford it? Please email us at SVCTrainings@gmail.com for a complimentary registration, generously sponsored by our donors.”

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What Imams & Muslim Leaders can do to Get Out The Vote
2021-09-07 21:00 - 22:30
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Presenters: Ghulam Mustafa Mundh (The Canadian Muslim Vote)
Date & Time: Tuesday, Sep. 7, 2021 @ 9 PM EST / 10 PM AST / 8 PM CST / 7 PM MST / 6 PM PST
Who Should Attend: Masjid Leaders, Imams, Not-for-Profit Leaders, Influencers & Activists

Important detail:
This FREE event requires you to register on Zoom by going to this link.

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The Muslim Home series: Struggles of Parenting Today's Youth
2021-07-13 19:00 - 20:00
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Last 2 series of the Muslim Home we brought in teenagers and older youth. We talked about impact of social media, self worth and stigma around career choice, pressures of marriage, real communication and bullying by parents, culture vs. actual islam – and people not knowing the difference, gender roles, misguided parenting styles and beliefs and so much more..
However, like all things there are two sides to every story. We want to hear from parents who actually care about their children and want to share What it’s actually like to be a parent of today’s youth.
Fill out this form to submit your questions and join us in our virtual discussion on July 13th at 7pm EST.
Important detail:
This FREE event requires you to register on Zoom by going to this link.

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The Muslim Home series: Into Adulthood
2021-06-30 19:00 - 20:00
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What is going on in the Muslim Homes around us? Why are we seeing youth questioning faith? Married couples unhappy? Children falling into depression? Or is it all bad? Maybe we just need to hear what’s going on in the Muslim Home and see if we can find answers that help us all out with our own homes. Join us on this FREE Webinar series that will allow our trainer to bring in guests and also answer your questions. You can also tune into facebook on our page to watch it Live and ask questions via comments.

Important detail:
This FREE event requires you to register on Zoom by going to this link.

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The Muslim Home Series: From the eyes of the youth
2021-06-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom

Fear, Grief and Terrorism
2021-06-13 12:00 - 13:30
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Helping Our Children & Youth Navigate Crisis
Sunday, June 13, 2021
12 pm Eastern / 11 am Central

In response to the London, Ontario attack.
Learn how as caregivers we can talk to kids about & cope with grief & violence.
Come prepared with your questions for our panelists
Important detail:
This FREE event requires you to register on Zoom by going to this link.

Proven Digital Fundraising Strategies
2021-03-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Online event
Proven Digital Fundraising Strategies
Learn How to Better Market Your Campaigns & Engage Donors Online
Date: Saturday, March 20th, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm – 4pm pm Eastern
Registration Fee: $45 / attendee (Online Training)

Learn how to engage donors online
Reaching your community during lockdown
How to generate funds online
Tips and tricks to increase your online engagement
Content marketing, search engine optimization, paid searches using Google, email marketing, social media marketing, website optimization

Trainer: Mahmood Qasim, CEO – IDRF.
Who should attend? Imams, Religious institution heads, Not for Profit organization
“Can’t afford it? Please email us at SVCTrainings@gmail.com for a complimentary registration, generously sponsored by our donors.”

Art & Technique of the Virtual Khutbah
2021-03-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Online event
Learn “The Art and Technique of the Virtual Khutbah” as written by Dr Elkassem in his book
Analyze your current method of delivering Khutba and enhance it for the 21st century audience
Learn from decades of experience by a master public speaker and Orator himself

Trainer: Dr. Munir Elkassem, Imam, Public Fundraiser and Khateeb, Dental surgeon, Recipient of several awards and medals and Author of several books
Who should Attend: Khateebs of all experiences, Aspiring Da’ees and Khateebs, Students of Islamic knowledge.
Date: Saturday March 13th
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm EST
“Can’t afford it? Please email us at SVCTrainings@gmail.com for a complimentary registration, generously sponsored by our donors.”
