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Tip:

Just prior to the G8/G20 Summits in Canada, another significant event took place, the World Religions Summit 2010 which was held in Winnipeg June 20-23.  Religious leaders from over seventy countries convened to craft and agree upon a statement to the political leaders at the G8/G20 Summits. To find out more about that Summit, and the final statement from the Summit which was delivered to the political leaders, visit:  www.faithchallengeG8.com

 


Event Details

Title: Roundtable Dialogue
Short Description: A Discussion with Media and Muslim Leaders

Event Start Date: February 18, 2009
Event End Date: February 18, 2009

Address: This free event will take place at Concordia University in Montreal, Loyola Campus, 7141 Sherbrooke West, in the Admin Building, Room 308 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM.
Contact Phone: Khadija 905.334.7574
Contact Email: khadija905@hotmail.com

Details:

This free event is open to the public, and aimed at Muslim students, as well as journalism students.  Muslim leaders from Montreal, and local media will get together to discuss the issues and challenges journalists face in covering news stories involving Muslims and Muslim communities. 

 Resource people are:

Moderator: Richelle Wiseman, Executive Director, Centre for Faith and the Media

Panelists: Mike Gasher, Professor, Department of Journalism, Concordia University,Montreal

Jeff Heinrich, Journalist, Montreal Gazette, Laura Julie Perreault, Journalist, La Presse, Hashmi Siksander, Freelance Journalist and imam.  

 

Register by contacting Khadija at 905-334-7574 or khadija905@hotmail.com


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