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Vancouver Civic Engagement
What might Canada look like if every Muslim woman voted?
The Canadian Council of Muslim Women would like to invite you
to our inaugural set of Civic Engagement Training Workshops for Muslim Women.
This workshop is provided free of charge to all organizations and individuals
who are interested in increasing women’s participation in election activities
and in seeking public office.
FACT
Muslim women have a lower propensity to vote than men. Only 39% are estimated to
have cast ballot in the 2000 federal general election, as compared with 45% for
males. At the provincial polls only 40% of the eligible voters voting, and at
the municipal level – where decisions affecting their neighbourhoods and
children’s schools are made – only 28 per cent exercised the franchise.
FACT
Muslim female voter turnout rate increased to 43% in the 2004 federal general
election, but did not keep pace with the males 50% of who voted that year.
If you would like to attend this workshop, please email
Salima Ebrahim, Project Manager for Engage Now!.
RSVP Now! Don’t Miss This Opportunity
Vancouver Civic
Engagement Workshop
Saturday, September 8th, 1:00-4:00 pm
Location:
MOSAIC, Community Room
1720- Grant Street, V5L- 2Y7
Refreshments will be provided
Workshop Annual Report 2003
Vancouver Chapter has been inactive since last year. There have been challenges including illness, time factors and personal reasons. The most prominent challenge that lies ahead the Vancouver Chapter is recharging and group members coming together to define common grounds and revisit the purpose of our local chapter.
Many of the Chapter Members in Vancouver have individually joined membership with Saving Our Soul (SOS) Villages and new initiatives.
A Father’s Day Picnic was arranged by the local SOS group in June as a BASANT event to raise funds and was very successful in getting good turnouts.
Early spring I received call one of our youth member seeking support and advice on getting more turn out for the youth group. She also expressed her frustration in running into cultural glitches in putting this group together. I gave her some suggestions and referred her to some young adults that I knew.
I have emailed the Vancouver Chapter Group earlier to encourage their assistance. I think it would be great to have a co-chair model with one adult and one youth to recharge the group.
Upon the return of our Vancouver representatives, it has been suggested that we plan a get together to decide the future of Vancouver Chapter. We will keep you informed on any updates.
There were no membership dues collected as there has been no activity in the group. I have been informed by Shelina Nealani, our treasurer that our financial status remains the same as of last year.
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Vancouver - Chapter Annual Report 2002
Annual Report 2002
In the past two years, Vancouver Chapter has seen an increased interest in our membership.
In the past two years, we have actively assisted the National Board in organizing and coordinating focus groups for CCMW's projects.
Last fall, Vancouver Chapter assisted in recruiting youth for a workshop called "In My Own Skin".
Vancouver Chapter coordinated a focus group for the community research project "Voices of Muslim Women".
The issue of a hate article written in a local newspaper was brought forth in the meeting. A chapter member and her husband wrote an open letter to the author of the article, as well as to the Mosque where the paper was distributed condemning the hate language used in the article. The letter was posted on a list serve and people and organizations were invited to sign it. There was a polite but unapologetic response to the letter
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Vancouver - Chapter Report Winter 2000 (March)
Winter 2000 (March)
The new year started with energy and enthusiasm for Vancouver Chapter. On February 26th, our chapter had a pot luck dinner. Three potential new members were invited to the dinner. We also had four male participants in our meeting. Getting a male perspective into women's issues was a significant event for our Chapter.
In March, Vancouver Chapter recruited 8 Muslim youth for the focus group. These youth offered some creative ideas for the upcoming Conference in Calgary. We had four young male youths and four female. The open discussion in the focus group made the youth feel safe and comfortable. They have indicated an interest in becoming regular members of CCMW Vancouver Chapter. Rahut Kurd's Book continues to gain publicity and our members are also brainstorming for further ways of promoting the book. Most non-profit organizations in Lower Mainland now have a copy of Reading Rights.
Shahnaz Rahman
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