We were honoured to welcome community leaders including Mike Morrice, Berry Vrbanovic, Chantal Huinink, Tim Louis, and Aislinn Clancy, alongside impactful speakers such as Mifrah Abid, Anne Marie Cipriani, Leon Kehl, Mamuzo Nwokoro, and Myeengun Henry.

We were also grateful to have community representatives join the conversation, including Sarah Shafiq from Coalition of Muslim Women, Ana Lagos Suazo from KW Multicultural Centre, the Ubuntu Kids from ACAWRA, and to Fauzia Baig for joining us to represent the Region of Waterloo

A highlight of the day was Mamuzo Nwokoro’s heartfelt performance of “We Are Kitchener” alongside her sons, reflecting unity, belonging, and shared humanity. We also appreciated the practical insights shared by Geraldine Stafford from the Waterloo Regional Police Service on recognizing and addressing racism in everyday life.

This event is a testament to the passion, leadership, and commitment of our Young Professionals team. As we reflect on the day, we are reminded that building an inclusive and equitable community begins with each of us through listening, learning, and meaningful action.

This initiative is proudly funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation.

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Thank you to everyone who joined us at the New Dundee Community Centre! Your smiles, conversations, and presence filled the room with love and light. A special thanks to our talented musicians who brought a spiritual calm with their melodies, and to our volunteers who made this event so seamless.

As we continue the journey through Ramadan, let’s hold onto the joy we’ve experienced together and keep spreading kindness in our communities.

Because Love is a verb—and last night, we lived it.

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Stay tuned for our upcoming Iftar dates!
For more info, contact Yusuf Arabacı: +1 647-772-0763

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