Treading Lightly: A Nature Walk & Dialogue On Muslims & Environmental Stewardship

When: Saturday, November 23rd; 12:00PM-3:30PM

Where: A rented hall at 2750 East 29th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5R 1V5 (next to 29th Avenue Skytrain Station in Slocan Park)

We will meet at 11:45AM at the 29th Avenue Skytrain Station Bus Loop (on the north side of the station)

We would like to respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations.

“The earth is a Mosque and everything is sacred”*. Imagine living moment to moment as if this statement were true. How might we re-envision and re-discover our relationship and responsibilities as Muslims toward the land and the natural world? In an era of climate emergency, how might we as Muslims co-exist with natural spaces, and hone our ability to engage meaningfully, respectfully and reciprocally with the species, people and spaces around us?

If you want to explore these themes, please join us as we go on a nature walk through Renfrew Ravine Park to explore our relationship with nature. The nature walk will be led by Lori Snyder**. Following the walk, we will hold a community dialogue on co-existing with nature as Muslims. We will close the session by reflecting on our personal relationship with the natural world in the past, the present and the future.

Coffee and light snacks will be provided! Muslim youth between the ages of 18-35 are strongly encouraged to attend.

Please note that this event will proceed rain or shine. In the event of severe weather Lori will also have indoor activities planned.

This event would not be possible without the support of:

• Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies

• Muslim Community Fellowship

*Abdul-Matin, Ibrahim. Green Deen: What Islam Teaches about Protecting the Planet. San Francisco, CA: Kube, 2012.

**Lori Snyder is an experienced facilitator, herbalist and educator who shares the wisdom and traditions of her indigenous roots. Tsuu T’ina, Anishinaabe, Cree, Nakoda, and Nipissing Nations are mixed with her Scottish, French, and Celtic ancestry. She loves honouring the plants and their medicines which are growing all around us. Read more about her here.