Shelina Jaffer

Class of 2014

Shelina Jaffer obtained an MA in Muslim Cultures from the Aga Khan University (International). She worked as an educator in Japan, England, Lebanon, and Canada, and assisted with curriculum research as an intern with the flagship Aga Khan Academy in Kenya. As a result of her travels and work experience, Jaffer has had the opportunity to interact with, and experience, a broad range of cultures and religious faiths. This has sparked her interest in reporting on the role of faith at the crossroads of the modern world and ancient faiths and cultures.

Clippings

  • 2014
  • Deseret News

Artists and advocates working toward a more human portrayal of Muslims in popular media

  • 2014
  • Vice 

This Canadian Imam Specializes in Counselling Radicalized Muslim Youth

  • 2014
  • Deseret News

Global group helps deaf Muslims embrace their faith

  • 2014
  • CBC
  • CBC News
  • CBC Radio

The Dark Box

  • 2014
  • CBC
  • CBC Radio

Poems That Make Grown Men Cry

  • 2014
  • CBC
  • CBC News

IMAX Jerusalem doc explores city through young eyes

  • 2014
  • CBC
  • CBC News

Aga Khan brings deep ties to Canada in address to Parliament today

  • 2014
  • CBC
  • CBC Radio

Thou Shalt Follow Me On Twitter

  • 2014
  • National Post

Shezanne Cassim held in maximum-security prison in United Arab Emirates for posting satirical YouTube video