Articles by Dan McGarvey

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Calgary task force finds Quebec’s Bill 21 has far-reaching impacts for religious minorities Focus groups say concerns include psychological trauma and potential for copycat laws

November 25, 2020   

(CBC) A task force comprised of faith groups, think-tanks and community organizations in Calgary says Quebec’s Bill 21 has impacted religious minorities across Canada since it came into law in 2019. The secularism law bans religious symbols, like hijabs and turbans, prohibiting public teachers, lawyers, police […]

Children & Teens

New Muslim-focused domestic violence shelter planned for Calgary Growing numbers of Muslim women, refugees and immigrants fleeing abuse and violence, says charity

December 17, 2018   

(CBC) Muslim women and children fleeing abuse could soon have access to a specialized shelter catering to their cultural and religious needs. While there are many organizations in Calgary offering services for Muslim women escaping domestic violence, there are no specialized shelters. […]

Arts & Entertainment

New generation drives Calgary’s Muslim arts scene There’s a growing underground movement in Calgary featuring everything from painting to poetry

November 12, 2018   

(CBC) More young Muslims in Calgary are picking up brushes, pens, cameras and microphones, and creating their own arts scene. A new generation is expressing themselves while honouring their religion in many different ways, including everything from traditional Islamic patterns and geometric […]