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James Love Jr. is Born
James Love Jr., son of Agnes and James Love, was the first child born to Muslim immigrants in Canada. Both Agnes and James were originally from Scotland. -
1871 Census
According to the 1871 Census, 13 Muslims lived in Canada. -
First Mosque Built in Alberta
Al-Rashid Mosque was the first mosque to open in Edmonton, Alberta in December of 1938. In the 1940's, the mosque was relocated to make room for a school, and eventually was moved to Edmunton Park in 1991. It is now seen as a historical landmark. -
World War II Ends
After World War II, a wave of Muslim immigrants came to Canada. -
Islamic Studies Program Founded at McGill University
In 1952, McGill University founds an Islamic Studies program, bringing in many Muslims wishing to complete the program. It is still popular today. -
Al-Rashid Islamic Institute Opens
Established in 1980, Al-Rashid Islamic Institute, based in Ontario, was the first Islamic Seminary School that opened in North America. -
Canadian Council of Muslim Women Founded (CCMW)
According to the CCMW website, their main goal is to "maintain equality, equity and empowerment for all Canadian Muslim women." CCMW currently has numerous chapters throughout Canada, and holds many projects dealing with topics such as violence against women and women in niqab. -
Muslim Association of Canada Founded (MAC)
MAC was founded in 1997 as a resource for Canadian Muslims. According to their website, they strive to ensure that "Muslims are well represented in various aspects of Canadian society including social, legal, and political circles, as well as the media," promote "the understanding of Islam and Islamic values [as] commonplace in Canadian society and Islam and Muslims are not perceived as alien." MAC also owns mosques, community centers, youth centers, and schools. -
9/11 Terrorist Attacks in America
Although tthe attacks happened in America, the effects of "Islamophobia" were felt around the world. -
"Little Mosque on the Prarie" Created
"Little Mosque on the Prarie" was a Canadian sitcom that ran from 2007-2012. It focused on a fiction Muslim community in Saskatchewan. -
October Declared Islamic History Month
On October 25, 2007, Canada's Federal Parliament declared October as Islamic History Month. Each year, since 2007, events showcasing Islam are held all over Canada, such as food festivals, historical exhibits, and speeches. -
Muslim Women Verbally Assulted Outside Polling Station
This October, 3 Muslim women were verbally assulted outside of a polling station in downtown Ottowa. -
Ishaq Takes Citizenship Oath Wearing Niqab
Zunera Ishaq recently won a court battle allowing her to take the Canadian citizenship oath wearing her niqab.
