Shared trauma unites Muslim and Indigenous communities Ayman Aboguddah said his own experiences in war-torn Syria helped him relate to the struggles of residential school survivors and victims.
Author of the article: Gillian Francis
Publishing date: Jul 05, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 3 minute read • REGINA, SASK : July 1, 2021 A young girl looks at a collection of children s backpacks on the steps of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building during a vigil event, pertaining to the Cowessess and Kamloops discoveries. BRANDON HARDER/ Regina Leader-Post Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post
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When community advocates and activists were arranging a display of backpacks on the steps of the Legislative Building in memory of the bodies found at the Marieval Indian Residential School, Ayman Aboguddah knew he had to get involved.
Growing up in Regina, Salmaan Moolla has retraced the steps of so many people that have called the city home. He graced the hallways of Hawrylak Eleme.
Leaders keeping community spirit alive this Ramadan amidst restriction Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection begins on Tuesday at sundown for Muslims around the world.
Author of the article: Gillian Francis
Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 2 minute read • Ahmed Aboudheir, president of the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, pictured here, said they will focus on donating food to people in need. Photo by BRANDON HARDER /Regina Leader-Post
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Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer and reflection, began on Tuesday at sundown for Muslims around the world. In Regina, activities will primarily be online and social distancing regulations will impact how people observe the holiday but community spirit will remain.
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Regina city council gathered in Henry Baker Hall for the first night of 2020 budget deliberations on Dec. 9, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Campaign contributions and expenses for the 2020 municipal election have been disclosed in a report for council.
Under the city’s bylaw, candidates had to submit their disclosure forms by Feb. 8.
Mayoral candidates were allowed to spend up to $68,776 on their campaigns. Those running for council could spend up to $11,393.
The bylaw only requires the disclosure of donors who contribute more than $500 for a mayoral campaign and those who give more than $200 to a council candidate.
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