Healing, Solidarity, and Expression: A Celebration of Islamic History Month

Come feel the joyful expression of words and art.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2024
Time: 11am-2pm
Location: Shared upon registration

Lunch will be served at this event. 

October marks Islamic History Month. With this year's theme of Health & Healing, we welcome you to join us in celebrating Islamic History Month through a creative workshop that aims to create a healing space grounded in solidarity, self-reflection, and joy. 

Dr. Suleyman Dost, Assistant Professor of Late Antiquity and Early Islam within the Department of Historical and Cultural Studies, will deliver an opening address titledIslamic Art of Book and Writing through Centuries. Ms. Asifa Sheikh, an expert writing coach with Firefly Creative Writing will lead a reflective and playful workshop. After lunch, the cultural arts not-for-profit, Oddside Arts will lead an immersive art-based activity that engages themes of solidarity and belonging. No writing or artistic experience is required.

The event schedule is as follows: 
- 11:00am: Start and Land Acknowledgement
- 11:05 am: Welcome Remarks 
- 11:10am: Address by Dr. Suleyman Dost
- 11:30am: Writing Workshop by Ms. Asifa Sheikh
- 12:30pm: Lunch
- 1:00pm: Shifting Soil: An art-based self-reflection activity with Oddside Arts
- 1:55pm: Closing Remarks & Thank you

Registration is required for this event. To register, please visit: https://forms.office.com/r/XGaaaN7Vnb

We ask that participants arrive at 10:55am or a few minutes earlier so the event can start on time. Thank you for your kindness. 

This event is brought to you by a Grassroots Initiative led by UTSC Staff in collaboration with the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office and is open to all staff, students, faculty, and librarians who are respectful of the intent and theme of this event. 

Accessibility Information
It is our goal to make this event accessible to all interested in attending. If you have any questions or requests to best support your participation, please contact the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Office (edio.utsc@utoronto.ca).