Shanifa Nasser
Class of 2015
Shanifa Nasser has an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the University of Toronto. Rather than continue in the world of academia, she recently switched gears and decided to leverage her background to address a gap in the way that religion is covered in the news – between the way that it is presented by talking heads and lived by people every day. Her stories span themes as varied as radicalization, immigration, end-of-life issues, and human rights.
'People turned into charcoal’: Somali-Canadians recount horror of Mogadishu attack
‘Do we not have a right to exist?’: Canadians call for action in wake of violence against Rohingya in Myanmar
Toronto imam who was face of ‘completely false’ Harvey story calls out 'industry of hate’
Toronto man who disappeared 3 years ago surfaces on Interpol list of feared ISIS suicide bombers
What if instead of yelling ‘Drop your weapon,’ police asked 'How can I help?’
Canadian citizen has Nexus card revoked in wake of partial travel ban, questions U.S. procedures
Video offering $1K reward for recordings of Muslim students praying ignites fears
U.S. revokes all Nexus cards from Canadian permanent residents with citizenship in restricted countries: CBSA
Survivor of one of Canada’s worst sex offenders explains why she kept silent
Inmate who died at ‘most complained-about’ jail in Ontario restrained before death: source
‘Why did Soleiman die?’ Family of mentally ill inmate who died in Ontario jail says system failed them
Toronto lifts curtain on extremism prevention plan quietly operating for more than 2 years
Canadians adopting from Muslim countries caught in legal limbo
Harper’s Vow to Ban the Niqab During Citizenship Ceremony a Likely Election Issue
Ontario imams urging Muslims to vote in federal election
How does ISIS try to recruit Canadian girls? By using same tactics as pedophiles, TV special says
ISIS ‘Using Paedophile Grooming Tactics’ to Lure Young Jihadi Brides
Ottawa’s de-radicalization focus much too narrow, reformed skinhead says
Unacceptable to force doctors to participate in assisted dying against their conscience: CMA head
Toronto Muslim Leader Urges Canada To Stop Linking Islam With Terror: New Terror Video Threatens Mall Attacks in Canada, US and UK
End to the war of words: Toronto imam calls on Ottawa to stop linking Islam to terrorism
If Supreme Court decriminalizes physician-assisted suicide, doctors may be obligated to help with euthanasia
Atheist groups join forces to call for end of blasphemy laws around the world
Blasphemy is Still Illegal in Canada Even Though it’s 2015
Jailed Saudi blogger to be flogged ‘severely’ on Friday for blasphemy, according to his Montreal wife
In wake of Charlie Hebdo attacks, secularist groups seek end to Canada’s blasphemy law
Fighting radicalization: Why mosques shouldn’t close their doors to troubled Muslims
