Victory and Faith: the Raptors Bring it Home Aisha Hyder June 16, 2019 Lifestyle & Entertainment, News & Social Issues We were huddled in thousands, light in our eyes, joy in our hearts, and pride in our call: “We are the champions, my friends...” Our voices - strong and surprisingly melodious - beckoned to our night surroundi... Read More...
Why Do We Only Care When It’s Too Late? Aisha Hyder May 7, 2018 Food for Thought The elderly man who was lying on the sidewalk, inhaling chemicals to dissipate the pain. The Indigenous woman who was singing to herself and tracing the patterns on the wall with her finger. &nb... Read More...
Abubakar Khan: Starting Khanversations Aisha Hyder January 15, 2018 Inspiring Individuals Attending twelve to thirteen different schools, it was early on that Abubakar Khan learned the art of making friends. He tells me he has always been a big people person: “I went to so many different schools... Read More...
Are We More Than Another Melting Pot? Aisha Hyder September 8, 2017 Food for Thought “I am proud to be Canadian.” I am sure that you have heard this statement multiple times, particularly since Trump’s inauguration, as we Canadians sighed with relief at being on this side of the border.... Read More...
Make us as Waves of the Sea: Reflecting on the Faith in Canada 150 Millennial Summit Aisha Hyder July 16, 2017 News & Social Issues “The very best of yourselves includes your faith." On the eve of Canada’s 150th birthday since Confederation, I was in conversation with 74 leaders of different faiths at the Faith in Canada ... Read More...
Who is your Hero? An Interview with MAX (Muslim Awards of Excellence) Aisha Hyder December 31, 2015 News & Social Issues BY Aisha Hyder, Grade 12 Do you want to thank someone who inspires you? Well, MAX is giving you the chance to thank your hero. I was fortunate enough to sit down with co-founder of MAX... Read More...
I sense a Renaissance in Canada – A review of Justin Trudeau Aisha Hyder December 23, 2015 News & Social Issues By Aisha Hyder I rushed to English class beaming, yet feeling sort of silly wearing my red hijab. I thought back to my friend’s remark in History class, “Oh, cute! Are you wearing red because Liberals won?” ... Read More...
SHIFT Apparel: Together we can SHIFT the world Aisha Hyder December 14, 2014 Inspiring Individuals, Lifestyle & Entertainment Have you ever bought a shirt for charity and it ended up in a dark corner of your closet? SHIFT Apparel recognizes this problem and creates fashionable and good quality clothing that is pleasurable to wear whil... Read More...