The Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) recently acquired the records of Haroon Siddiqui — a long time journalist, member of the Order of Canada, and the author of My Name is Not Harry: A Memoir. Born in India in 1942 and moving to Canada in 1967, Haroon’s writings have offered important interventions in politics, immigration, media, Canada, and beyond. Throughout his distinguished and mainstream career, Haroon has embodied a defiant and proud assertion of his Muslim identity.

The nearly 90 boxes of printed matter compromise writings, correspondence, newspaper clippings, reports, and much more. The materials span Siddiqui’s 50 years working in journalism, across nearly 50 countries including Afghanistan, India, and Iran. 

Marking our largest acquisition to date, the materials are slowly being processed by MiCA archivists as well as students invested in Muslim histories. Join us for an intimate conversation with Haroon as we discuss the materials alongside the stories, contexts, and experiences that brought them to being. The talk will be followed by a public Q&A. Light refreshments served.

When: Wednesday October 28, 12-2PM
Where: Muslims in Canada Archives (170 St George St., Toronto, ON)
RSVP: Tickets are free and go on sale here on Monday October 5, 9AM
*Wheelchair accessible venue. For accessibility requests or other questions, please email mica[at]utoronto[dot]ca

Haroon Siddiqui is a distinguished journalist, Editorial Page Editor Emeritus of the Toronto Star, and the author of My Name is Not Harry: A Memoir and Being Muslim. Born in India in 1942 and moving to Canada in 1967, Haroon’s writings have offered important interventions in politics, immigration, media, Canada, and beyond. His career in journalism spans 50 years, reporting across nearly 50 countries. He is a longstanding advocate of diversity, anti-racism and equality. He is a recipient of the Order of Canada; the Order of Ontario; the National Press Club’s UNESCO Award; four citations of the National Newspaper Awards; and numerous other honours. He is former president of PEN Canada, the writers’ group, and also served on the board of Pen International, which has 144 chapters in 101 countries. He has done extensive work for the Canadian Newspaper Association, Advertising Standard Canada, Canadian Civil Liberties Association, Canadian Club and the Ontario Press Council.

Presented by the Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA) as a part of Islamic History Month, alongside Inspirit Foundation.