News
COVID-19: A Refresher
The following information is provided as a refresher on COVID-19. ...
The following information is provided as a refresher on COVID-19. Let’s keep each other safe and healthy by respecting these guidelines. COVID-19 is a new virus that spreads through drops of saliva from the mouth or droplets from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes. COVID-19 is not just the flu, it is much more contagious and can spread rapidly through our communities. Common: fever, cough, difficulty breathing Severe: Persistent pain and pressure in the chest, trouble breathing, mental confusion, blush lips or face, pneumonia in both lungs, etc.
Prevention is the only way to limit the spread of COVID-19. Follow the recommendations below to protect yourself, your family, & your community. - Only leave your home to buy essentials like groceries, medications, or other household items
- Avoid using public transportation, taxis, or ride share services
- If you cannot avoid public transportation, maintain a safe distance from other travelers and avoid touching surfaces
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as often as you can
- Make sure you wash the front and back of your hands, and in between your fingers
- When you are done, dry your hands with a clean towel
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth
Avoid Contact with Others
- Do not make physical contact with others through handshakes and hugs
- Do not have visitors in your home unless it is necessary
- Avoid contact with the elderly and other people who may be at higher risk of getting sick
- Make sure that shared spaces in your home have good airflow; open windows where you can
- If avoiding contact with people is not possible, keep a distance of at least 2 metres from other people at all times
Cough or Sneeze into a Tissue or Your Elbow
- Do not cough into your hand
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze; throw the tissue out in a covered wastebasket and follow by washing your hands
Self-isolate If You Feel Sick
- If you are sick or experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, isolate yourself for 14 days starting on the day you start to feel sick
- At home, try to isolate yourself from family by staying in a different part of the house; in shared spaces, keep a distance of at least 2 metres from your family
- You can stop self-isolating after 14 days if you no longer have a fever and your other symptoms have improved
- Continue to keep your distance from people after you self-isolate
- If you are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, take the Government of Canada’s online self-assessment and follow the recommendations; if necessary, call your local public health authority
Sources: WHO, Public Health Agency of Canada, Centre for Disease Control, Aga Khan Health Services, Aga Khan University
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Isolation Station
Take cooking classes, explore museums and zoos or practice your writing skills. Stimulate your mind, engage your body......
Check out Isolation Station for a wide variety of resources to de-isolate for the whole family. You can take cooking classes, explore museums and zoos, practice your writing skills, and much more! Stimulate your mind, engage your body, nourish your soul, and foster connections. Find us online at Youth and Young Adult Connection.
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Economic Updates in Response to COVID-19 (as of April 3)
Visit our Economic Updates page for information on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB)....
Visit our Economic Updates page for frequent updates on COVID-19 related resources, including the following: Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) If you have lost your income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will give you $2,000 over a 4-week period for up to 16 weeks. Applications open on Monday, April 6. Please see this video for more details about applying. Affected Canadians are being encouraged to submit their applications based on the month they were born in. Month of birth | Days to apply | Best day to apply | January, February or March | Mondays | April 6 | April, May, or June | Tuesdays | April 7 | July, August, or September | Wednesdays | April 8 | October, November, or December | Thursdays | April 9 | Any month | Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | |
Applications can be made online, through the Canada Revenue Agency website using CRA My Account, or they can be done over the phone at 1-800-959-2019. You will need your SIN and postal code to use the phone option. Both services will be available seven-days-a-week, 21-hours-a-day (they will be closed from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. ET each day). If you are eligible for CERB, the Canada Revenue Agency recommends that you register now with CRA My Account and choose the direct deposit option to receive your payments within 3 business days from the day you submitted your application. Please see the links below for more information:
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Access: Jamati Services for You
If you require support or any type of assistance, call the Access Line at 1-888-536-3599....
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Burial Expense Relief Plan (BERP) Registration
Register now if you have not already done so to avoid late fees and a 30-day waiting period...
A second round of registration for the 2020 Burial Expense Relief Plan (BERP) is underway. From April 2 to April 12, all late charges will be waived and the 30-day waiting period will not apply. Members of the Jamat who did not register at the end of 2019 can do so by contacting their local member at the applicable email address below. At this time, only credit cards (VISA or MasterCard) will be accepted as payment. - British Columbia – berp.bc@iicanada.net
- Edmonton – berp.edmonton@iicanada.net
- Prairies – berp.prairies@iicanada.net
- Ontario – berp.ontario@iicanada.net
- Ottawa – berp.ottawa@iicanada.net
- Quebec & Maritimes – berp.qm@iicanada.net
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National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week
There are approximately 4,400 Canadians waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. ...
Spread awareness for organ and tissue donation in your community and join forces with health-care providers, government officials and Canadian Blood Services to work towards a day when no one in Canada dies while waiting for a transplant. Wear green to show your support for Green Shirt Day on Tuesday, April 7th. Click here to learn more about organ and tissue donation for transplantation and research and how you can a make difference.
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Recipe of the Week: Chicken Keema
This week's recipe from the Ismaili Nutrition Center is chicken keema....
Here is a great recipe for chicken keema that you can enjoy at home!
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Jubilee Arts Canada - Featured Performance
Enjoy this throwback to some of our incredible performers from Jubilee Arts....
Enjoy this throwback to some of our incredible performers from Jubilee Arts with a featured performance by Soul Feet Dance Productions - Dancing Through the Decades.
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Events
April 4
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Horizons Webinar: Discovering Antarctica - A Photographic Exploration of the Last Continent
Explore the history, geography, and ecology, and the beauty of its coastline and wildlife....
Explore the history, geography, and ecology of the Antarctic region, and the beauty of its coastline and wildlife. Issues related to climate change, as well as the international management of the continent, will also be discussed. Join Firoz Verjee on Saturday, April 4 at 3:00pm PT / 4:00pm MT / 6:00pm ET as he shares his experiences. Register for the webinar.
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April 5
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Zendoodle Workshop
Zendoodle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing ...
Zendoodle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Whether you are a beginner, an expert or someone that wants to experiment with something new, join us for a virtual Zendoodle Workshop on Sunday, April 5 at 12:00pm PT / 1:00pm MT / 3:00pm ET. Register here
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April 5
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Webinar: Managing Social Isolation and Coping with Loneliness - Gujarati Edition
Join us for a webinar in Gujarati, where our panelists will share tips and tools for coping ...
COVID-19 has changed the way in which we remain connected to one another and interact with each other. Join us for a webinar in Gujarati, where our panelists will share tips and tools for coping with loneliness and staying connected on Sunday, April 5 at 5:00pm PT, 6:00pm MT and 8:00pm ET. Click here to tune in to the live stream
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April 5
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Webinar: Perspectives on Living Ethically - Finding Integrity in Times of Social Crisis
Faith-based perspectives on the important questions of our time. ...
ITREB Canada and USA Present: Critical Conversations, a virtual forum featuring faith-based perspectives on the important questions of our time. Dr. Bashir Jiwani will share, “Perspectives on Living Ethically: Finding integrity in times of social crisis” on Sunday, April 5 at 6:00pm PT / 7:00pm MT / 9:00pm ET. Click here to tune in to the live stream!
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Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Administrative Officer, Jamati Institutions for Ontario
The Council for Canada is seeking an Administrative Officer for the Jamati Institutions for Ontario, based in North York......
The Administrative Officer (AO) is a management position with the local Council and ITREB regional structure. The AO will be responsible and accountable for the optimal effectiveness and efficiency of the secretariat’s daily operations and workflow. Additionally, the AO is responsible for working with the local Council President and Honorary Secretary as well as the ITREB Chairman and Honorary Secretary to ensure that the functions and mandate of the regional institutions are fully executed in a timely, orderly, and satisfactory manner. The AO will also be responsible for coordinating and organizing the agenda of the institutions to ensure their objectives are achieved and agreed policies are implemented. The candidate should have strong management and administrative skills with at least five years of administrative experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to refer to the Terms of Reference for further details. The deadline to apply is Monday, April 20.
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