Ginella Massa: Canadian Screen Award winning broadcast journalist. She is most known for being the first woman to anchor a national newscast wearing a hijab

Mohammad Lila: Well known warzone correspondent

Nazim Kadri: First Muslim to ever win a National Hockey League Stanley Cup

Rami Sebei: Professional Wrestler, signed with WWE

Tareq Hadhad: Founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate

Ali Abouchadi: “pioneer, entrepreneur and fur trader with the Cree people”

Wali Shah: City of Mississauga Poet Laurette, Changemaker award winner, and RBC’s Top 25 Canadian Immigrants

Boonaa Mohammed

Keinan Abdi Warsame (K’naan): Wrote and performed a Nationally recognized song, used for Coca-Cola’s promotional anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup – Wavin’ Flag

Hanan Hazime: Focus on Mental Health and Stigma

Timaj Garad: Known for her storytelling, arts education, and creative consulting

Dr. Najma Ahmed: Trauma Surgeon

Dr. Ahmet Fuad Sahin: Recipient of the Order of Canada

jeewan chanicka: A long-time activist that has become newsworthy for his work in anti-racism and anti-oppression as a school board Director

Rukhsana Khan: Children’s author and storyteller, focused on writing stories that children of all cultures can connect to

Sina Sultani: Well known writer, producer, and director. Production manager on films such as Guardians of the Galaxy III, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

James and Agnes Love

Reem Ahmed: Known for being spotlighted on Master Chef Canada and for her Food blog

Danish Mahmood: A young and talented student working to address critical concerns in healthcare

Ahmed Hussen

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