Oral History Interviews on “Early Memories of Living in NL”
Here is a small collection of video clips where some of our interviewees share their early memories of living in NL.
Oral History Interviews on “Making Connections as a Faith Community in NL”
During our oral history interviews, NL Muslims who have settled here since the 1970s shared how they made connections as a faith community.
Oral History Interviews on “Reception of Muslim Identities by the Broader Community of NL”
In their own words, NL Muslims share how the broader community received their Muslim identities and whether these perceptions have changed over time.
Oral History Interviews on “Experiences of Racism and Islamophobia in NL”
Here is another collection of short video clips from our oral history interviews. In their own words, NL Muslims share how they perceived or experienced racism / Islamophobia and whether these perceptions / experiences have changed over time.
Oral History Interviews on “Benefits and Challenges of a Growing Muslim Community”
In our interviews with NL Muslims, our interlocutors considered shifts in the community over the past 30 years. They described benefits and challenges of a growing Muslim community.
Oral History Interviews on “NL culture from the perception / experience of NL Muslims”
In this group of video clips, our interlocutors share how they experience our provincial culture.
Oral History Interviews on “Unique aspects of being a Muslim in NL”
In this group of video clips from our project interviews, our interlocutors shared their perspectives on the unique aspects of being a Muslim in NL.
Muslims in NL: A History
Join the MNL in NL team online as we share some of our preliminary findings as part of Canada’s Islamic History month!
Please contact Julia Mayo (see above), Library Technician, A.C. Hunter Library, St. John’s, NL to register online or register using this link. We look forward to seeing you!
History in the Making Webinar: Muslims in Canada at the Archives
Join the Muslim Narratives and Lives in Newfoundland and Labrador team for this webinar with Hassam Munir, a graduate student in History at the University of Toronto who has been at the forefront of research on the history of Muslims in Canada.
The webinar will take a “how to” approach. Hassam will lead our team into different historical archival approaches and show us some tips of the trade, sharing how he has searched for information on the early history.
Come dive into the archives with us!
Please contact Dr. Jennifer Selby for the Zoom link.
Black Muslim History in NL
Join us for an hour-long conversation with Dr. Afua Cooper (Dalhousie University) about Black Muslim histories in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Please register here: http://bit.ly/3iYEVEg
Archive Information Session
Interested in learning more about our archival project and how (and what) to donate to the Muslims in NL Archive?
Join our team for an hour-long on-line conversation on ZOOM on Wednesday, November 4th from 7-8pm NST!
Please write to muslimnarrativesandlives.nl@gmail.com or to manal@manal.ca to register and receive the Zoom link.