The Council for Edmonton and the Jamati Leadership wish the Jamat and multi-faith family members a heartfelt Salgirah Mubarak!

The Jamatkhana registration and allocation process will be in place for Monday, December 13 morning and evening Jamatkhana ceremonies.

If you are already registered with the Jamatkhana registration site, you do not need to specify preferences for Salgirah - the registration system will inform you if you have been allocated a spot.

For Monday, December 13 morning ceremonies, if you have not been allocated a spot by Sunday, December 12, you can use the Jamatkhanas with Availability feature to see if any spaces are available.

For Monday, December 13 evening ceremonies, if you have not been allocated a spot by Sunday, December 12:

• You can place your name on the Jamatkhana Waitlist starting Sunday, December 12 at 2pm until Monday, December 13 at 9:15am.
• Thereafter, the Jamatkhanas with Availability feature will be accessible on the Jamatkhana Registration site starting at approximately 10am on Monday, December 13. You can check here to see if any spaces are available at your favourite Jamatkhana.

If you have not yet registered with the Jamatkhana registration site, you can sign up here.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and support in upholding safety protocols for the protection of the Jamat.

In response to the recent Alberta Government measures to reduce COVID-19 transmissions, and in response to public health professionals, the maximum capacity of Edmonton and Red Deer Jamatkhanas will be reduced.

Starting Thursday Evening, September 16, the Jamatkhana Registration system will take effect. Please use the check availability function to secure your spot to attend Jamatkhana. Morning registration will take effect on Friday, September 17.

Please continue to follow health and safety precautions in Jamatkhana including:

• Maintain physical distance of 2 metres at all times from others not in your household.
• Wash your hands frequently and properly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or with a minimum 60% alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• In Jamatkhana and public spaces, properly wear a well-fitting 3 layer mask that fully covers the nose and mouth.
• Stay home if you are sick, have had exposure to COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days; or are eligible but are not vaccinated.

We sincerely thank you for your support and understanding as we adapt to the changing circumstances during these challenging times. We pray for good health, safety, and security for the global community.

Learn new skills to elevate your career in two weeks - register now to study this September! Classes will be held virtually, Monday to Friday evenings, September 23 to October 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm MT. To take the course, you will need a computer that supports Zoom videoconferencing. Full subsides for tuition will be provided for eligible students.

Critical Thinking and Vocabulary Building, Part II (20 hours)

Part II of this course further supports critical reading skills, which will help participants to challenge reasoning, examine assumptions and identify biases. Through textual annotation, participants will learn to read closely and will be able to identify keywords and phrases and deepen their understanding of new vocabulary.

This course is module 2 Communication Skills for the Workplace Certificate, which was designed for our Jamat by the University of Alberta. For questions or further information, please email the Council for Edmonton.

Check out this short video highlighting the July 1 breakfast and pop-up clinic for residents of the Hope Mission Shelter.

Thank you everyone who joined us that day to recommit ourselves to the Canadian ideals of kindness, compassion, and diversity. A special thank you to Elder Shonan and Elder Shane for leading a smudge ceremony and reminding us of the roots of the land we stand on.

Jamatkhanas play a significant role in our lives by functioning as catalysts for our spiritual and material progress. As Jamatkhanas have evolved in Canada, the Edmonton and Red Deer Jamats have been fortunate to be blessed with permanent Jamatkhana facilities. Among them is Belle Rive Jamatkhana - the first purpose built Jamatkhana in Edmonton. March 2022 will mark the 25th anniversary of the opening of Belle Rive Jamatkhana. As we commemorate this historic milestone, we invite you on a journey of storytelling, celebration, and reflection over the next several months.

Stay tuned for regular updates on upcoming programming! If you have any questions, please contact the Council for Edmonton.

This year, the Council for Edmonton and City of Edmonton partnered to host a Canada Day Breakfast and pop-up vaccine clinic on July 1 for the residents of the Hope Mission Shelter. 

Read the CTV News article.

A special thanks to Mayor Don Iveson, Your Honour Salma Lakhani, and MP Kerry Doitte for attending this event.

The Communications Skills in the Workplace certificate was designed for our Jamat by the University of Alberta. This program is an opportunity for our Jamat to develop and improve communication and leadership skills for future opportunities and advancement in their careers.

Course Details:

• Registration Deadline: Sunday, August 15
• Start Date: September 2021 (Module 1)
• Location: Virtual (Zoom)
• Time: Monday to Friday, starting at 5:30pm PT | 6:30pm MT | 8:30pm ET. Each class will be two hours.
• Required Materials: Computer (with video conferencing features)
• Cost: Full subsidies will be provided to all eligible students for up to five courses

Module Overview:

1. Critical Thinking and Vocabulary Building, Part I (20 hours)

This course supports English language learners in the development of intermediate skills and strategies in enhancing reading comprehension, fluency, critical thinking, and the acquisition of vocabulary-building strategies. (September 2 – September 17 or November 1 – November 15)

2. Critical Thinking and Vocabulary Building, Part II (20 hours)

Part II of this course further supports critical reading skills, which will help participants to challenge reasoning, examine assumptions and identify biases. Through textual annotation, participants will learn to read closely and will be able to identify keywords and phrases and deepen their understanding of new vocabulary. (September 23 – October 6)

3. Persuasive Presentation (20 hours)

This course is suitable for both learners and professionals who are looking to develop their public speaking and presentation skills, with an important focus on incorporating concepts of equity, diversity and inclusion. (October 13-14, October 18-27)

4. Writing or Professional Communication (20 hours)

The goal of this course is to help participants improve their ability to communicate effectively and professionally. (November 16 – November 30)

5. Leadership Fundamentals (21 hours) -

Topics for this course on leadership fundamentals include exploring leadership theories and practices, styles and strengths, beliefs and barriers, and reflections on leadership practices. (December 6 – December 17)

Please complete the registration form if you are interested in participating in this program.

For questions or further information, please email the Council for Edmonton.

We would like to remind the Jamat that there is an option in the registration system to check for Jamatkhana availability on a daily basis after 2:00 pm.

Please login into https://jkreg.iicanada.org/ and click on 'Show Jamatkhanas with Availability’ or please call the ACCESS line at 1-888-536-3599 for assistance. 

Jamati Members must register to attend Jamatkhana. We are very grateful for the continued support of all volunteers and the Jamat’s patience and understanding

President Zahra Somani, on behalf of the Edmonton Jamati Institutional Leadership, wishes the Jamat a heartfelt Eid Mubarak.

1. International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
2. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) exam
3. Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4 or 5

If you are interested or have any questions, please email Council for Edmonton.