Following an Islamophobia incident in North York in late 2015, HïMY SYeD led “The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk” a few days before Christmas.
It was well attended; much was learned, much was understood.
That very long walk was intended as a never-to-be-repeated event.
Yet Islamophobia persists… Quebec City Mosque Attack, and then Etobicoke, and then London.
This Jane’s Walk explains how 3rd, 4th, & 5th Generation Muslim Torontonians helped build our city.
This Jane’s Walk will visit four locations in The Junction and High Park neighbourhoods to reveal that history.
Walk stop locations:
- The little known history of The Albanian Muslim Society of Toronto – The pivotal role of its founder, Reggie Assim
- The Dundas Street Mosque – The City’s First masjid
- Toronto’s FIRST Halal Butcher Shop – Roncesvalles Village
- Jami Mosque – Toronto’s Second Islamic Centre and its national significance
TIME: Sunday May 8 2022 – 4:00 p.m.
MEETING POINT: Annette Street at Runnymede Avenue, Sidewalk on South West Corner of intersection.
WALK LEADER: Holding Orange “Walk With Us” Jane’s Walk sign; wearing a Green Square🟩
NEAREST PUBLIC TRANSIT: Runnymede Bus stop at Annette Street
WALK END LOCATION: Jami Mosque, 56 Boustead Avenue
Please help get the word and as important…
…Join This Special Jane’s Walk!
See YOU on Sunday May 8 2022, and Thank You!
As part of the Green Square Campaign🟩, Green Squares (with safety pins) will be available for all who wish to wear one during this Jane’s Walk.
Looking forward to this! @JanesWalkTO @LabyrinthsDOTca
— Mehedi Khan (@mehedi1khan) April 7, 2022
Jane's Walk: The History of Muslims in Toronto https://t.co/bPOIys7qBA
— IQra ca (@Iqraca) April 7, 2022
