Samira Mohyeddin
Culture
Seal Meat Controversy a Reminder That Food Is Used Against Indigenous People
How ironic that the people who can actually lay claim to the title of Canadian cuisine, are being told to keep it to themselves.
Samira Mohyeddin
10.16.17
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Dr. Elana Fric’s Murder Is a Stark Reminder Gender-Based Violence Often Goes Ignored
Her husband, Dr. Mohammad Shamji, has been charged for her murder. Every six days in Canada a woman is killed by a family member.
Samira Mohyeddin
12.19.16
News
Targeted by Police for Years, Toronto’s Black Community Responds to New Carding Laws
Police still won't destroy data from carding, despite widespread protest.
Samira Mohyeddin
11.24.16
News
Canadian Citizen Homa Hoodfar Has Been Detained in Iran for 100 Days
Where is the Trudeau government's action?
Samira Mohyeddin
9.14.16
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Why I’m Tired of Seeing Women’s Clothing Choices Policed
France's burkini ban was overturned this morning, but the battleground that is women's bodies remains.
Samira Mohyeddin
8.26.16
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Black Lives Matter’s Controversial Protest Helped Pride Get Back to Its Political Roots
Despite the outrage, Pride has always been about marginalized groups having their voices heard.
Samira Mohyeddin
7.6.16
News
What It’s Like to Be Queer and Muslim in Canada
It's been a week since the attack at Pulse nightclub. A week where my mom asked me not to go to Pride events in Toronto this year.
Samira Mohyeddin
6.20.16