Announcements

September 29, 7:30 to 9:30 PM at the Winnipeg Central Mosque, 715 Ellice Avenue. Admission is free but space is limited. YOU MUST REGISTER TO ATTEND by calling ISSA at 944 1560. Light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The Islamic Social Services Association in partnership with the US Consulate present: 'Islam Through My Eyes'- An evening with photojournalist Donna DiDomenico. Donna DiDomenico is a freelance photographer based in New York City. Combining her passions for traveling, storytelling and photojournalism, Donna circumnavigated the globe in search of Muslims outside the Middle East. Immersing herself in their communities, identifying how Islam spread to each country and analyzing how it took root. From these experiences she documented contemporary Islam and examined the lives of Muslims around the world. Her book, Islam Through My Eyes, attempts to break through some of the stereotypes surrounding the fastest growing religion in the world. It offers an every day slice of life view into the lives of the followers of a religion that, despite having over one billion followers, is still misunderstood throughout most of the Western World.

On Saturday, September 10th, from 5-10p.m., the University of Winnipeg will host "Love Makes Life Grow" in the Bulman Centre (515 Portage Avenue). All proceeds will be used for East Africa famine relief and the Solidarity Committee for Ethiopian Prisoners. There will be food, a silent auction, and live performances. The suggested minimum $20 donation includes a meal. The event is alcohol-free and open to the public. It is co-sponsored by the Global College's Institute for Literacy and Transformative Learning. For more information, please call Janine at 475-3816.