News Articles
Next-Gen Islam
The storytelling-focused article from Arch Magazine highlights shifting relationships to faith and identity among Canada’s young Muslim generation, and reveals how their experiences and expressions are shaping a distinctly youth-driven Islamic culture in the country
Awards
Storytellers 2025 Finalist
Sarah Abouali, a Research Assistant with the Canadian Muslim Youth (CMY) Identity Project at the University of Calgary, was named a finalist and one of the winners in the 2025 SSHRC Storytellers Challenge. Her powerful narrative focused on the identity, mental health, and well‑being of Muslim youth in Canada, amplifying their voices and bringing national recognition to the CMY project’s mission
UCalgary Arch Awards 2022
Dr. Aamir Jamal has been recognized by the University of Calgary for his lifelong commitment to supporting international development. Listen now to his acceptance speech from the Arch Awards 2022 as he reflects on his work and the path forward for a brighter tomorrow.
Storytellers 2023 Finalist
Abdul Al‑Shawwa, a UCalgary MSc/MD student and a Research Assistant on the Canadian Muslim Youth (CMY) Identity Project team, was named a Top‑25 finalist in SSHRC’s 2023 Storytellers Challenge for his compelling research story titled “Canadian Muslim Youth: Identity Construction in the Context of Global Conflicts.”