Community Oral Histories
Discover the rich tapestry of stories from South Asian Muslims across British Columbia . These oral histories capture personal journeys, community milestones, and cultural experiences that have shaped the Muslim Canadian experience in BC . Through these narratives, we gain insight into how religious identity , cultural heritage , and immigration experiences have contributed to the vibrant fabric of our province.
Dr. Afia Raja
Department Head and Associate Professor, Planning, Geography, and Environmental Studies | UFV
Dr. Afia Raja shares her experiences and insights on Muslim communities in British Columbia.
Dr. Hassan Javid
Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Culture and Media Studies | UFV
Dr. Hassan Javid shares his sociological perspective on Muslim communities in British Columbia.
Dr. Munawar Sabir
Physician | British Columbia
Dr. Munawar Sabir shares his experiences as a Muslim in British Columbia.
Ahsan Yousuf
International student at UFV from Pakistan | UFV
Ahsan Yousuf discusses his experiences as an international student from Pakistan at UFV, with prior experience living in UAE.
Dr. Naiyer Habib & Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib
Physician | Academic | British Columbia
Dr. Naiyer Habib and Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib share their experiences living as Muslims in British Columbia.
Rizwaan Abbas
Archaeologist | British Columbia
Rizwaan Abbas shares his unique perspective as an Indo Fijian Muslim in British Columbia.
Hana Amani
Visual artist & Storyteller | British Columbia
Hana Amani discusses her work at the Museum of Anthropology and her experiences as a Muslim in BC.
Farida Farook
Hana's mother | British Columbia
Farida Farook shares her experiences in the gem industry and as a Sri Lankan Muslim in British Columbia.
Inayath Mohamed
Elementary School Teacher | Mission, BC
Inayath Mohamed (born and raised in Sri Lanka) shares his experiences as an elementary school teacher with a global outlook, having taught at international schools in Indonesia, Oman, Singapore, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Saudi Arabia before returning to Canada.
Shakeel Gaya
Club Growth Director, Toastmasters International | British Columbia
Shakeel Gaya shares his experiences with Toastmasters International and as a Muslim in British Columbia.
Hifza Shahzad
Community Member | British Columbia
Hifza Shahzad shares her experiences as a Muslim woman in British Columbia.
Dr. Anushay Malik
Visiting Faculty for History and Labour Studies | SFU
Dr. Anushay Malik discusses her research and perspectives on Muslim communities in British Columbia.