Muslims in Canada Data Initiative: The State of Data on Muslims in Canada
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About this Event
The Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) is pleased to launch the Muslims in Canada Data Initiative (MiCDI).
MiCDI aims to improve the quality of data and understanding of Canadian Muslims to support better policies and decisions. MiCDI is made up of leading Canadian scholars and researchers examining large scale data sets about Muslims in Canada.
In this webinar, Dr. Abdie Kazemipur and Dr. Sarah Shah will share insights and details about the state of data on Muslims in Canada and what the data does and does not tell us.
- Dr. Abdie Kazemipur – Professor of Sociology, Faculty of Arts, and Chair of Ethnic Studies, University of Calgary
- Dr. Sarah Shah – Research Fellow, Institute of Islamic Studies, U of T
Following the speakers, there will be a panel discussion and Q&A hosted by Professor Anver Emon (Director, Institute of Islamic Studies).
About the Institute of Islamic Studies
The Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto (IIS) incubates advanced research projects in the study of Islam and Muslims. A collaborative research space, the IIS brings together researchers from across disciplines, regional interests, and historical periods. Engaging research leaders, artists, public policy institutes, and community organizations, the IIS is an intellectual crossroad where people and ideas meet, develop, and transform.
