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Summary of CCMW Calgary Chapter’s Activities for the period
This report covers the activities of CCMW Calgary Chapter from October 2003 until March 2005. Over the past year and a half, the Calgary Chapter has maintained a membership of approximately 11-12 members. On average, 50% of our members are young women under the age of 30. We hold Chapter meetings on a quarterly basis and between meetings we meet to conduct specific activities and social events. Over the past year, our chapter has focussed on the four key areas that were identified in our Action Plan (2004-2005). These areas are as follows: The following outlines the activities completed under the key areas: Community Outreach Networking and Collaboration Education and Personal Empowerment National/Inter-Chapter Work This year the chapter activities were slow due to the small amount of members; however, despite this disadvantage, we were still involved in several small projects. We have participated in many protests against the war in Iraq. As well, we have networked with others to inform them and gather larger groups to be involved. We continue to have ties with the Women for Women Afghanistan group and receive monthly updates from their group. As well, we are also affiliated with Middle East Police Advisory Committee and the Women’s Center in Calgary. We assisted with two youth workshops run by the trained facilitators to accompany the “In My own Skin” work kit. As part of this venue, we were involved as participants in one workshop regarding “Parental Expectations and Double Standards in the Family”. This workshop was well attended and consisted of a lively discussion. Recently we had a meeting and have now increased our members. This has enabled us to establish many new ideas and goals for the coming year. For instance, we hope to hold an information session regarding the different sects in Islam ( Sunni, Shea, Ismali, etc.) in order to educate ourselves on this topic and break down some of the existing barriers in out community. As well, we would like to organize a few education sessions on a variety of topics listed below: • Issues regarding sexual/ reproductive health and awareness (this could possible be done in conjunction with Planned Parenthood; Erum is a board member). • Self- defense classes for Muslim women • Workshops to be done with other faiths in order to understand awareness of common experiences. As well, one of our new members is willing to be our web master and establish a web site for us. We are all very excited about this idea. We strongly believe that with the added support and innovate ideas coming forth from our new members; we will be able to accomplish many goals in the upcoming year. Pervina Khan Two Ramadan Iftars were held - We are looking into running a Muslims Self -Defense course which will run 3-4 hrs on a Saturday afternoon Jan/Feb at the Islamic Centre - W4W Afghanistan , Calgary Chapter to network with this organization (Razia to attend first meeting and report back to chapter) - Meet with Cam Stewart (Calgary Police Officer in charge of the Diversity Committee) to invite Cam Stewart to our future/next chapter meeting to have him do a presentation about what the group is doing currently. - Fundraising ideas - discussion occurred on fundraising events that the Calgary chapter could host /hold. Ideas included hosting a movie on Islam (Empire of Faith) shown on PBS (Pervina has this documentary film) at the University in Feb/ March. The chapter will show the film . - Invite Scholar Armaghan to discuss work he has done with Interfaith groups and to present on the topic of different Sects in Islam . |
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