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Engaging the Mind. Building Communities.

This is the official account of the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies at Simon Fraser University.

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Please read our statement regarding the recent Israeli and U.S. attacks on Iran.

"The future of Iran must be determined by its own people, not imposed by foreign powers."

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The Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies' (CCMS) Statement against Israeli and U.S. Aggression on Iran
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June 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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In January, CCMS co-hosted a conversation with Greta Thunberg & Sahrawi activists on global solidarity. In light of her & other activists' efforts on the Madleen to disrupt the blockade of Gaza, which Israel captured yesterday, we have published that conversation.

Watch here:
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Greta Thunberg in Tindouf, Algeria: Sahrawi Solidarity Summit-Climate Justice & Western Sahara Panel
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June 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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TONIGHT @ 6 PM in SFU SUB Ballroom!

Join CCMS & SFPIRG for the first gathering of the CCMS Movie Club, where we will view & discuss the documentary Jenin Jenin, a critical depiction of the Palestinian struggle in Jenin against armed Israeli soldiers.

There will be popcorn & pizza! All are welcome.
May 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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In September 2024, CCMS hosted Dr. Paul Sedra to deliver a lecture on the Nakba. In commemoration of Nakba Day, which is today, May 15, watch the lecture below.

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Understanding the Nakba: A Lecture by Dr. Paul Sedra
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May 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Tomorrow, join Meghmallar Bose, Shehzad Arifeen, and Azraf Uddin Ahmad via Zoom (9 am PDT).

Nearly a year after the July Revolution in Bangladesh, CCMS is hosting three brilliant scholar-activists for a discussion on its impact.

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The Political Transition in Bangladesh
A discussion on the most significant rupture in the political life of Bangladesh in recent memory.
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May 15, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Tomorrow!
ccms-sfu.bsky.social The Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies @ SFU @ccms-sfu.bsky.social · Mar 31
On April 25, Dr. Cornel West will be in Vancouver! The iconic philosopher, civil rights activist, theologian, & public intellectual Dr. West will guide us through the future of freedom & solidarity in these times of rampant injustice.

Join us! www.tinyurl.com/cornel-west-ccms
Where Do We Go From Here? Dr. Cornel West on the Future of Justice and Solidarity - Chan Centre
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April 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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🧵Yesterday, I attended “The Long Arc of Fascism”, a day of panels on the roots of fascism in colonialism, capitalism, and the climate crisis. It was organized by @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @ccj-ubc.bsky.social & @ccms-sfu.bsky.social. All the videos will be online soon, here: www.longarcoffascism.ca
April 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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April 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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On April 25, Dr. Cornel West will be in Vancouver! The iconic philosopher, civil rights activist, theologian, & public intellectual Dr. West will guide us through the future of freedom & solidarity in these times of rampant injustice.

Join us! www.tinyurl.com/cornel-west-ccms
Where Do We Go From Here? Dr. Cornel West on the Future of Justice and Solidarity - Chan Centre
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March 31, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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PODCAST episode up! tiny.cc/m66e001 We speak with Zool Suleman of the Maru Society about their campaign to raise awareness about Islamophobia and to help people who experience it.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Saturday | 10:05 PT We speak with Zool Suleman of the Maru Society about their campaign to raise awareness about Islamophobia and to help people who experience it.
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March 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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CCMS presents the 15th Annual MEICON Conference on March 14-15! Featuring 8 student panels, a keynote on the decolonization of knowledge, a book talk on resistance by Kurdish women, & a special panel on academic unfreedom, this conference is one you won't want to miss!
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March 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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CCMS presents the 15th Annual MEICON Conference on March 14-15! Featuring 8 student panels, a keynote on the decolonization of knowledge, a book talk on resistance by Kurdish women, & a special panel on academic unfreedom, this conference is one you won't want to miss!
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March 4, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Have you signed up for our community Iftar yet? Join CCMS on March 6 at 5:30 for a student-focused community Iftar on SFU's Burnaby campus. Doors will open for the venue at 5:30.

RSVP via the LinkTree in our bio! Hope to see you there!

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CCMS Community Iftar
CCMS Community Iftar Thursday, March 6 | 5:30 PM SFU’s Burnaby Campus | Address by RSVP RSVP Here! Ramadan is almost here! ...
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February 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Ramadan is almost here! Join CCMS on March 6 at 5:30 for a student-focused community Iftar on SFU's Burnaby campus. Doors will open for the venue at 5:30.

RSVP via the LinkTree in our bio! Hope to see you there!

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CCMS Community Iftar 2025
Join CCMS for a student-focused community Iftar on SFU's Burnaby campus on March 6 at 5:30!
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February 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Ramadan is almost here! Join CCMS on March 6 at 5:30 for a student-focused community Iftar on SFU's Burnaby campus. Doors will open for the venue at 5:30.

RSVP via the LinkTree in our bio! Hope to see you there!

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CCMS Community Iftar 2025
Join CCMS for a student-focused community Iftar on SFU's Burnaby campus on March 6 at 5:30!
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February 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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Join CCMS, ILAH and KPU MSA for an evening of meaningful dialogue and connections as we reflect upon the Quebec Mosque.

Date: Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Time: Doors open 5:30 PM, event start at 6:00 PM.
Venue: KPU Surrey room 2830

Registration is required. Link to register: tinyurl.com/syk3xs93
Community Dialogue Series: Remembering the Quebec Mosque Shooting
Join us for a discussion on the Quebec Mosque Shooting, let's remember and reflect together.
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February 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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On Feb 25, join CCMS for a book talk with Youcef Soufi, author of Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 World. This talk will include a discussion with experts in the subjects of Islamophobia, Itrath Syed and Rumee Ahmed.

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Book Talk: Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 with Youcef Soufi
Book Talk: Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 with Youcef Soufi February 25 SFU Downt...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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On Feb 25, join CCMS for a book talk with Youcef Soufi, author of Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 World. This talk will include a discussion with experts in the subjects of Islamophobia, Itrath Syed and Rumee Ahmed.

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Book Talk: Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 with Youcef Soufi
Book Talk: Homegrown Radicals: A Story of State Violence, Islamophobia, and Jihad in the Post-9/11 with Youcef Soufi February 25 SFU Downt...
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January 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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Who’s ready to go to the movies? This year, CCMS is joining up with MENA Film Festival to present several incisive and compelling panels about films, filmmaking, and filmmakers! Join us to learn from these panelists across the week of events during the festival.

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January 21, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Join us on Feb. 20 (5:30PM) in the Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring the SFU Chair of Indigenous Studies, Dr. Wenona Hall, in conversation with SFU scholar-in-residence Dr. Amyn Sajoo.

What would it mean to “decolonize” Canadian ways of understanding the past & present?
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2024-5 Onstage Conversations: Cultures of Belonging with Wenona Hall and Amyn Sajoo
2024-5 ONSTAGE CONVERSATIONS CULTURES OF BELONGING Featuring the SFU Chair of Indigenous Studies, Dr. Wenona Hallin conversation with SFU s...
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January 20, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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🎬 The MENA Film Festival is back in #DowntownVan from Jan 25–30, 2025! Join us for Vancouver’s first and only festival celebrating films from the MENA/SWANA community 🌍

🎟️ Get your passes now!

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January 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
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This is happening today at 1 pm on Burnaby campus. You won't want to miss it!
ccms-sfu.bsky.social The Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies @ SFU @ccms-sfu.bsky.social · Jan 11
On 17 January, join us for a presentation on the mutually reinforcing effects of the climate crisis, colonialism, occupation, and forced displacement on the Sahrawi people of northwest Africa.

Find us at 1 pm on Burnaby Campus, SFU. Details below:

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Western Sahara is a Climate Justice Issue
Western Sahara is a Climate Justice Issue January 17 | 1 PM Location: Embark Sustainability | 8888 University Drive West #1310 Burn...
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January 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Have you followed CCMS across all our social media platforms? Some of them are new! Check out these links to keep updated on everything CCMS is doing, including hosting discussions, screening films, boosting scholarship opportunities, creating community meetups, showcasing research, & so much more!
January 17, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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Are you interested in submitting an abstract, creating a panel, or linking up with other students & faculty who will be heading to the annual Middle East Studies Association's conference being held in Washington, DC from 22-25 Nov? Join us for our MESA abstract workshop!

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Abstract Workshop for the Middle East Studies Association Annual Conference
Abstract Workshop for the Middle East Studies Association Annual Conference January 30 | 4 - 7 PM Room 3520, Harbour Centre Are you...
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January 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM