We are excited to host Dr. Aaron W. Hughes for the launch of his forthcoming book, Islam: A Canadian Story.
Moderated by Safiyyah Ally, together we will explore this seminal work drawing on rich historical sources and lived experiences to offer a sweeping account from the first recorded Muslim settlers in the nineteenth century to today’s diverse communities.
This book asks: Who are Canada’s Muslims? When and why did they first come, and why do they continue to arrive? Where have they made their homes, and, perhaps most importantly, how have they understood and practised their religion in a Canadian context? The work also situates Muslim stories within the broader history of religion in Canada, challenging assumptions about belonging and reminding readers that Islam is not foreign to Canadian soil – but rather firmly rooted in it.
**Save the date: **Thursday December 10, 2026, 6:30-9:00pm
**RSVP: **Tickets are free here and will go live on November 16.
University of Toronto Press will be present, selling copies of the book.
More details to come!
