FATIMA AHMED (Ms.)
Fatimaahmed86 [at] gmail.com
Fahmed13 [at] lakeheadu.ca
CAREER / RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Focus on action-oriented, field research, with special interest in exploration of different cultures’ understanding of peace and how these traditions can be used as leverage in peace building activities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Candidate for Juris Doctor
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, September 2022 – Present (Expected completion: June 2025)
Candidate for Masters of Education - Thesis Route
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, Canada, September 2020 – Present (Expected completion: August 2022)
Associate of Science in Computer Science
University of People, Virtual, USA, Convocated August 2023
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, Management, and Emerging Technologies
MIU City University of Miami, Virtual, USA, May 2021 – December 2022
Masters in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change
Structuralia/Alfonso X el Sabio University, Columbia, Convocated July 2021
Bachelor of Education
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, Canada, Convocated June 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies with International Studies option
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Convocated October 2017
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office, MS Windows OS, QuickBooks Expert
Troubleshooting, Security tools Expert
LAN Architecture, Network and system administration Intermediate
Final Cut Pro, C, C++, HTML, Perl script development Intermediate
WORK EXPERIENCE – Legal, Policy and Academic Research
Student Manager
CLASSIC Law, Saskatoon, SK, January 2024 – Present
Student Rep
Thomson Reuters, Virtual, September 2023 - Present
Intensive Law Clinic Program Student
CLASSIC Law, Saskatoon, SK, September 2023 - December 2023
Student
Procido LLP, Saskatoon, SK, September 2023 - Present
Social Justice Fellow
Level Justice, Virtual, September 2023 – September 2024
U of Mosaic Fellow
Mosaic Institute, Virtual, September 2023 – September 2025
Summer Student
Procido LLP, Saskatoon, SK, May 2023 – August 2023
National Student Committee
Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, Virtual, October 2022 - Present
Intersectional Inclusion Taskforce
Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations, Virtual, April 2022 - Present
Toronto Transformative Justice Collective
Rittenhouse, Toronto, ON, June 2021 – January 2023
Research Assistant
Four Directions Autism, Toronto, ON, July 2022 – August 2022
Data Analyst Assistant
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Toronto, ON, May 2022 – July 2022
Jill Knox Humor for Peace Fellow
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Virtual/USA, March 2022 – April 2025
Fellow
Urban Leadership Fellow, Dallas, TX, June 2021 – August 2021
Research Assistant
Intercultural Systems (ISSI) Inc., Toronto, ON, August 2007 – January 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE – Teaching, and Capacity Building
Teacher
Sautjuit School, Kangirsuk, QB, August 2020 - May 2022
Teacher Candidate
Lisgar Middle School, Mississauga, ON, November 2019 – December 2019
Summer Literacy Camp Counselor
Frontier College, Peawanuck, ON, July 2019 - August 2019
Casual School Monitor
Alloa Public School & Dolson Public School, Caledon, ON, May 2019 - Present
Teacher Candidate
Alloa Public School, Caledon, ON, March 2019 – April 2019
Teacher Candidate
Ellwood Memorial Public School, Bolton, ON, October 2018 – December 2018
Business Tutor
Aurora College, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
Business Instructor
Student Connections, Waterloo ON, February 2006 – September 2006
Residence Tour Guide
Residence Tour Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON, May 2005 - August 2005
Student Trainer
Student Life Office, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, October 2004 – August, 2008
Organic Lawn care Public Education Officer
Toronto Environmental Alliance, Toronto, ON, June 2004 - August 2004
Awareness Director (Volunteer)
Kids Help Phone, Toronto, ON, September 2003 - June 2004
WORK EXPERIENCE – International development
Research Assistant
Independent PhD Candidate, Toronto, ON, May 2021 – July 2021
Organizational Development Advisor
Botswana Network of AIDS Service Organizations, Ghanzi, Botswana, June 2013 – January 2015
Women’s Development Officer’s Counterpart
Shefa Provincial Council, Vanuatu, South Pacific, March 2007 – August 2007
IT Training Officer (Internship)
Shefa Provincial Council, Vanuatu, South Pacific, October 2006 – March 2007
National Volunteer (Volunteer)
Amnesty International, September 2003 – October, 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE – Conflict Resolution
Summer Program Director
Heart to Heart, Toronto, ON, April 2018 – July 2018
Project Leader
Peace It Together, Vancouver, BC, July 2011 – May 2012
Consultant (Volunteer)
Vanuatu National Council of Women, Vanuatu, South Pacific, March 2007 – August 2007
Mediator, Youth Justice Committee (Volunteer)
Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview, Toronto, ON, September 2005 – September 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE – Local community development, focus on equitable access
Member, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Prevention Task Force
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, October 2019 – September 2020
Director, Board of Directors
Lakehead University Student Union, Orillia, ON, May 2019 – April 2020
Andrew Wolfe Bursary Awarding Committee Member
Otesha, Ottawa, ON, January 2011 – December 2011
Organizer
Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute, Winnipeg, MB, January 2011 – September 2011
Co-Lead, Muslim-Youth Canada Project (Volunteer)
Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Waterloo, ON, October 2010 – January 2011
Program Manager
Fawakih, Virtual, September 2010 – May 2011
Site Manager
Fawakih, Fishers, IN, USA, June 2010 – August 2010
Support Worker
Billy Moore Community Group Home, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
Casual Staff
Inuvik Homeless Shelter, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
Executive Director
Inuvik Youth Centre, Inuvik, NWT, April 2009 – December 2009
Direct Support Worker
Reaching Our Outdoor Friends, Kitchener, ON, July 2008 – August 2008
Tour Liaison (Internship)
The Otesha Project Bike Tours, Northern Ontario, April 2008 – June 2008
Steering Committee Member (Volunteer)
National Youth Anti-Racism Network, Canada, August 2006 – September 2007
Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Waterloo Public Interest Research Group, Waterloo, ON, July 2005 – September 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE – ICT
Protocol Tester (Co-op Placement)
Research in Motion, Waterloo ON, September 2005 - December 2005
Testing Coordinator (Co-op Placement)
Research in Motion, Waterloo, ON, January 2005 – April 2005
Resnet Computer Consultant
ResNet Office, Waterloo, ON, October 2004 - August 2005
INTERESTS
ADDENDUM
AWARDS
2021
NOTABLE MENTIONS
2023
PUBLICATIONS
COURSES, CONFERENCES AND CONSULATIONS
2024
THEOLOGY STUDIES
2023
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
2024
COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
2022
MEDIA EXPOSURE – Radio, Television and Short Film
MEDIA EXPOSURE – Social Media
MEDIA EXPOSURE - Print
Fatimaahmed86 [at] gmail.com
Fahmed13 [at] lakeheadu.ca
CAREER / RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Focus on action-oriented, field research, with special interest in exploration of different cultures’ understanding of peace and how these traditions can be used as leverage in peace building activities.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- A decade’s worth of local and international experience in applying capacity building and community development principles includes experience in industry and government
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills demonstrated through three years of public speaking, training, facilitation and grant-writing experience
- Creative problem-solver who excels at identifying and analysing needs through formal and informal mechanisms, as well at identifying efficient methods to approach positive solutions
- Strong knowledge of community building principles, with special skills in client-relationship management, inter-personal conflict resolution and strategic planning. Interpersonal mediator with strong relationship-building among diverse stakeholders
- Cross-cultural adaptability and language learning ability as demonstrated by fluency in English, Hindi/Urdu, Bislama and basic to intermediate comprehension of French, Arabic, and Punjabi
- Work, study or lived experience in every continent except South America and Antarctica.
EDUCATION
Candidate for Juris Doctor
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, September 2022 – Present (Expected completion: June 2025)
- Participated in the CLASSIC Intensive Clinical Law Program (Fall 2023)
- Participated in the Donald G.H. Bowman National Tax Moot (Winter 2024)
- Participated in the Law Reform Commission of Saskatchewan Internship (Winter 2024)
- Scheduled to participate in the Study Abroad term at University of Lapland (Fall 2024)
- Scheduled to participate in the Intensive Program in Indigenous Lands, Resources & Governments (Winter 2025)
Candidate for Masters of Education - Thesis Route
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, Canada, September 2020 – Present (Expected completion: August 2022)
- Pursuing a dual specialization in Indigenous Education and Social Justice Education
- Recipient of the Ontario Graduate Scholarship, $15000
- Currently unenrolled - expecting to submit thesis during Summer 2024 or Fall 2024.
Associate of Science in Computer Science
University of People, Virtual, USA, Convocated August 2023
Masters of Science in Educational Leadership, Management, and Emerging Technologies
MIU City University of Miami, Virtual, USA, May 2021 – December 2022
- 50% Entrance Scholarship Recipient
Masters in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change
Structuralia/Alfonso X el Sabio University, Columbia, Convocated July 2021
- 50% OAS (Organization for American States) Scholarship Recipient
- Received a 100% score on all my coursework
Bachelor of Education
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, Canada, Convocated June 2020
- Training towards teaching the Primary/Junior grades
- Placed on the Dean's List for both years
- Received the President’s Award, the ETFO Faculty of Education scholarship and the OCT Scholarship
Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies with International Studies option
University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada, Convocated October 2017
- Relevant Courses: Human Rights in the Marketplace; Development: Issues of Justice and Peace, Cross-cultural conflict resolution
- Field Studies: Role of Ni-Van women in creating and maintaining peace at the inter-personal and inter-group level (Vanuatu 2006-2007)
- Research interest: How is peace defined within Islam and how can indigenous traditions be leveraged for community leaders to play a role in peacebuilding while advocating for structural change
- Relevant Assignments: Competed in the student government elections, collaborated with the Student Life Office to make frosh week inclusive for Muslim students celebrating Ramadan, organized spoken word event as practical experiment in art therapy for radicalized youth
- Completed a study-term abroad at Lunds University, Sweden, with focus on ethnology
COMPUTER PROFICIENCY
Microsoft Office, MS Windows OS, QuickBooks Expert
Troubleshooting, Security tools Expert
LAN Architecture, Network and system administration Intermediate
Final Cut Pro, C, C++, HTML, Perl script development Intermediate
WORK EXPERIENCE – Legal, Policy and Academic Research
Student Manager
CLASSIC Law, Saskatoon, SK, January 2024 – Present
- Complete new client applications; provide administrative support for the Intensive Clinical Law Students and the Supervising Lawyers, and the Client and Legal Services Coordinator; perform front desk coverage when needed; work on special projects
Student Rep
Thomson Reuters, Virtual, September 2023 - Present
- Drive awareness of Thomson Reuters products/services; provide Level 1 support to students; organize and facilitate events related to Thomson Reuters products and health/wellness; maintain social media presence for Thomson Reuters Canada; prepare a monthly summary report
Intensive Law Clinic Program Student
CLASSIC Law, Saskatoon, SK, September 2023 - December 2023
- Managed client files; appeared in court; performed legal tasks; demonstrated confidentiality; completed new client applications
Student
Procido LLP, Saskatoon, SK, September 2023 - Present
- Conduct legal research; draft memos and articles; complete administrative tasks
Social Justice Fellow
Level Justice, Virtual, September 2023 – September 2024
- Participate in trainings; produce research publication
U of Mosaic Fellow
Mosaic Institute, Virtual, September 2023 – September 2025
- Attend youth summit; participate in trainings; produce publication; collaborate with team to host campus dialogue event
Summer Student
Procido LLP, Saskatoon, SK, May 2023 – August 2023
- Conduct legal research; draft memos and articles; complete administrative tasks
National Student Committee
Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, Virtual, October 2022 - Present
- Participate in meetings; collaborate on projects such as organizing the student symposium and the annual conference
Intersectional Inclusion Taskforce
Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations, Virtual, April 2022 - Present
- Participate in meetings; collaborate on projects such as organizing the student symposium and the annual conference
Toronto Transformative Justice Collective
Rittenhouse, Toronto, ON, June 2021 – January 2023
- Participate in retreats and meetings; collaborate with roster members to provide transformative justice trainings and related consulting services
Research Assistant
Four Directions Autism, Toronto, ON, July 2022 – August 2022
- Drafted op-eds; conducted literature review and drafted an annotated bibliography about the Jordan's Principle; produced presentation on Inuit in Canada
Data Analyst Assistant
Ministry of Indigenous Affairs, Toronto, ON, May 2022 – July 2022
- Conducted and produced deep-dive of a StatsCan release; identified data within internal data products that need to be updated upon Census data release
Jill Knox Humor for Peace Fellow
Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Virtual/USA, March 2022 – April 2025
- Received funding to attend the 3-year Humor Academy program and annual conferences; Produce a project that furthers use of humor to enhance effectiveness of peace studies
Fellow
Urban Leadership Fellow, Dallas, TX, June 2021 – August 2021
- Collaborated with a policy team to advise the Dallas Independent School Board on disciplinary policy. Demonstrated exceptional analytical abilities in aligning public policy with community needs. Submitted impactful policy proposals to successfully elected officials; Researched and advised partner organization on mainstreaming STEM programming
Research Assistant
Intercultural Systems (ISSI) Inc., Toronto, ON, August 2007 – January 2008
- Program Development: Conducted consultation meetings with client to determine layout of website and determine functionality of features and gathered appropriate multimedia
- Human Resource Management: Represented Jean-Marc and his products at the Toronto Go Abroad Fair 2007
WORK EXPERIENCE – Teaching, and Capacity Building
Teacher
Sautjuit School, Kangirsuk, QB, August 2020 - May 2022
- Knowledge Transfer: Teaching English-stream lessons to a split class of 5/6 grade
Teacher Candidate
Lisgar Middle School, Mississauga, ON, November 2019 – December 2019
- Knowledge Transfer: Observed, supported and taught a grade 6 class of 25 students
Summer Literacy Camp Counselor
Frontier College, Peawanuck, ON, July 2019 - August 2019
- Capacity Building: Planned and organized day-to-day camp activities with the aim of developing a love of learning and reading among campers. Ensured safety and well-being of all camp participants. Established and maintained good relationships with community members.
Casual School Monitor
Alloa Public School & Dolson Public School, Caledon, ON, May 2019 - Present
- Human Resource Management: Served as casual school monitor and supported EA team as needed
Teacher Candidate
Alloa Public School, Caledon, ON, March 2019 – April 2019
- Knowledge Transfer: Observed, supported and taught a combined grade 5 class of 52 students
Teacher Candidate
Ellwood Memorial Public School, Bolton, ON, October 2018 – December 2018
- Knowledge Transfer: Observed, supported and taught a split junior and senior kindergarten class, with 23 children
Business Tutor
Aurora College, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
- Knowledge Transfer: Delivered one-on-one tutoring on Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Statistics and Economics topics
Business Instructor
Student Connections, Waterloo ON, February 2006 – September 2006
- Knowledge Transfer: Delivered seminar style and one-on-one technological training. Demonstrated knowledge of adult education techniques through the delivery of computer training. Developed future computer training modules and technology-related seminars
Residence Tour Guide
Residence Tour Program, University of Waterloo, Waterloo ON, May 2005 - August 2005
- Knowledge Transfer: Conducted tours of the residences, Conveyed information from the Residence Life Council and directed students to various resources
Student Trainer
Student Life Office, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, October 2004 – August, 2008
- Knowledge Transfer: Delivered the Orientation Leader Training program. Contributed towards and presented a series of interactive educational programs, as needs were identified
Organic Lawn care Public Education Officer
Toronto Environmental Alliance, Toronto, ON, June 2004 - August 2004
- Knowledge Transfer: Independently scheduled and performed community workshops across the Greater Toronto Area on pesticide use. Overshot target by scheduling 28 presentations
- Human Resource Management: Responded to information requests from the public and created a database of received calls. Co-organized Toronto Environmental Alliance's Natural Leaders volunteers to perform outreach activities
Awareness Director (Volunteer)
Kids Help Phone, Toronto, ON, September 2003 - June 2004
- Knowledge Transfer: Facilitated awareness workshops on peer issues. Delivered presentations at Student Ambassador training conferences
- Human Resource Management: Launched the public-speaking mentorship program. Engaged with Student Ambassadors by providing a variety of support with their presentation skills
WORK EXPERIENCE – International development
Research Assistant
Independent PhD Candidate, Toronto, ON, May 2021 – July 2021
- Human Resource Management: Conducted 2 focus groups, with a total of 5 research participants, as part of a PhD candidate’s doctoral research. Transcribed the interviews.
Organizational Development Advisor
Botswana Network of AIDS Service Organizations, Ghanzi, Botswana, June 2013 – January 2015
- Capacity Building: Provided on-demand organizational development capacity building to district CSOs, in the domains of: Strategic Leadership, Governance/Organizational Structure, Process Management, Infrastructure, Human Resources, Financial Management, and Program/Service Management
- Program Development: Conducted detailed Organizational Capacity Assessments, conducted Priority Analysis. Spearheaded the development of the Ghanzi District Coalition of HIV/AIDS Service Organizations
- Finance: Coordinated and monitored USAID capacity building and technical interventions in Ghanzi District; assisted all CSOs with proposal writing and resource mobilization
- Human Resource Management: Built the capacity of the Ghanzi District Coalition Executive Committee in governance, leadership, and administration
Women’s Development Officer’s Counterpart
Shefa Provincial Council, Vanuatu, South Pacific, March 2007 – August 2007
- Finance: Successfully wrote a funding proposal worth $15,000 CAN for the European Union. Initiated a computer lab project worth $35,000 CAN, trained two counterparts to ensure its sustainability upon placement conclusion
- Program Development: Consulted with, and provided guidance future work plan creation. Conducted field visits, performed needs assessment of concerned communities
- Human Resource Management: Conducted trainings in areas of proposal writing and public speaking. Displayed flexibility by working with two counterparts simultaneously. Contracted out the creation of awareness material for the Women’s Development Officer
IT Training Officer (Internship)
Shefa Provincial Council, Vanuatu, South Pacific, October 2006 – March 2007
- Human Resource Management: Trained staff members in software usage and the creation of websites and templates. Created training modules, exercises and session summaries. Regularly consulted with the volunteer sending agency, the host organization supervisor and counterparts to produce a satisfactory work plan
- Program Development: Conducted needs assessment on the computer-literacy and technology needs of the provincial headquarter and its staff. Employed local language and taught in a culturally-appropriate style. Provided IT advice and performed financial research to reduce costs. Compiled resources on LAN creation and provided training on troubleshooting skills
National Volunteer (Volunteer)
Amnesty International, September 2003 – October, 2006
- Policy Development: Collaborated with six other members to create Amnesty International Canada's national youth strategy for 2006 – 2010. Provided feedback on national documents
- Human Resource Management: Served on Annual General Meeting Subsidy Committee for 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE – Conflict Resolution
Summer Program Director
Heart to Heart, Toronto, ON, April 2018 – July 2018
- Human Resource Management: Supervised and support summer staff. Communicated with Israeli chaperones. Evaluated summer staff and support them in addressing areas for improvement. Led staff meetings and ensured proper communication amongst all staff. Coordinated staff time off and days off.
- Program Development: Organized pre-camp preparations. Led response on emergency procedures as outlined in policy. Coordinated excursions off of camp. Coordinated selection of and communication with host families.
Project Leader
Peace It Together, Vancouver, BC, July 2011 – May 2012
- Program Development: Co-edited, co-directed, co-wrote a 7-minute short documentary within a multicultural team, for the purpose of facilitating dialogue between conflicting parties
- Human Resource Management: Underwent extensive training and mentorship by film professionals and dialogue mediators on employing social media tools to advance peace-building efforts and facilitating resulting conversations, respectively
Consultant (Volunteer)
Vanuatu National Council of Women, Vanuatu, South Pacific, March 2007 – August 2007
- Human Resource Management: Organized CEO’s work load. Expedited completion of past commitments by consolidating program delivery into four workshop categories
- Finance: Collaborated with another volunteer to propose a $160,000 CAN funding project to AusAID, receiving approval two months later. Assisted with the initiation of the approved "Women in Governance" national project
Mediator, Youth Justice Committee (Volunteer)
Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview, Toronto, ON, September 2005 – September 2006
- Human Resource Management: Demonstrated applied knowledge of restorative justice practices and case mediation by working on legal case from start to finish
WORK EXPERIENCE – Local community development, focus on equitable access
Member, Sexual and Gender-based Violence Prevention Task Force
Lakehead University, Orillia, ON, October 2019 – September 2020
- Program Development: Collaboratively assess the effectiveness of the University’s policy, services and supports to respond to sexual and gender-based violence; collaboratively provide recommendations to the President based on the aforementioned assessments
Director, Board of Directors
Lakehead University Student Union, Orillia, ON, May 2019 – April 2020
- Program Development: Oversee governance of the student union and remain accountable to the student population
Andrew Wolfe Bursary Awarding Committee Member
Otesha, Ottawa, ON, January 2011 – December 2011
- Human Resource Management: Collaborated with a committee of four people to establish criteria, promoted bursary, selected one awardee from all eligible applications
- Program Development: Steering committee member for bursary created to increase access of population underrepresented within environmental movement
Organizer
Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute, Winnipeg, MB, January 2011 – September 2011
- Program Development: Co-organized community cafes and an inter-faith conference
Co-Lead, Muslim-Youth Canada Project (Volunteer)
Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Waterloo, ON, October 2010 – January 2011
- Program Development: Conceptualized and co-organized spoken word event. Explored the issue of radicalization through art-therapy principles. Achieved a turnout double of what was expected
- Finance: Mentored co-leads in preparing a projected budget and assigning expenses accordingly
Program Manager
Fawakih, Virtual, September 2010 – May 2011
- Program Development: Organized language programs for the upcoming summer
Site Manager
Fawakih, Fishers, IN, USA, June 2010 – August 2010
- Finance: Monitored finances by approving expenses in line with pre-assigned program budget
- Human Resource Management: Diagnosed program needs, employed volunteer recruitment strategies. Delegated and oversaw completion and quality of tasks and motivated them. Demonstrated exceptional organizational ability by negotiating department interaction
- Program Development: Oversaw full logistics of residential study program, coordinated transportation, learning and housing facilities. Demonstrated a meticulous attention to detail by creating and implementing minute-by-minute daily schedule. Facilitated the community member’s access to teachers
Support Worker
Billy Moore Community Group Home, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
- Program Development: Operated group home facility for five residents
Casual Staff
Inuvik Homeless Shelter, Inuvik, NWT, October 2009 – January 2010
- Program Development: Performed check-in and check-out for residents, cooked meals and conducted building safety checks
Executive Director
Inuvik Youth Centre, Inuvik, NWT, April 2009 – December 2009
- Finance: Investigated funding sources and compiled list of 15 prospective donors. Managed agency budget of $0.5 Million, including payroll and monthly expenditures. Compiled regular report-backs for funders and other stakeholders
- Human Resource Management: Overhauled and re-modelled the current HR system by performing needs assessment and role development activities for all full-time positions; trained for these positions. Supervised staff team of 2 full-time and 15 part-time staff members
- Program Development: Conducted roundtable sessions, utilized results to develop relevant programs. Established an information management system appropriate for a high turn-over staff team. Acted as a resource to Board of Directors
Direct Support Worker
Reaching Our Outdoor Friends, Kitchener, ON, July 2008 – August 2008
- Program Development: Operated drop in facility for homeless and at-risk youth
Tour Liaison (Internship)
The Otesha Project Bike Tours, Northern Ontario, April 2008 – June 2008
- Conflict Resolution: Employed consensus decision-making to facilitate team agreement on expenditure policy. Applied proactive means to ensure conflicts were dealt in empowering ways
- Finance: Administered team budget and providing weekly updates to analyse cost effectiveness
- Human Resource Management: Ensured cyclists’ safety, mental and physical health. Coordinated the rotation of shared responsibilities among team members
Steering Committee Member (Volunteer)
National Youth Anti-Racism Network, Canada, August 2006 – September 2007
- Program Development: Collaborated with a national team of anti-racism activists. Practiced consensus-building to decide on priority issues and programming needs
Board of Directors (Volunteer)
Waterloo Public Interest Research Group, Waterloo, ON, July 2005 – September 2006
- Finance: Oversaw the organization’s budget and decided priority funding issues
- Human Resource Management: Demonstrated good governance by remaining answerable to the student body while retaining integrity and a strong stance over controversial justice issues
WORK EXPERIENCE – ICT
Protocol Tester (Co-op Placement)
Research in Motion, Waterloo ON, September 2005 - December 2005
- Technical: Tested wireless protocol (GSM/GPRS/EDGE) used in BlackBerry Handhelds, Investigated and troubleshot protocol layer issues. Developed new test cases and proposed the procedures
Testing Coordinator (Co-op Placement)
Research in Motion, Waterloo, ON, January 2005 – April 2005
- Human Resource Management: Co-ordinated testing activities for wireless handhelds, managed equipment. Scheduled the lab and testing resources for the entire division and managed relevant documentation and reports
Resnet Computer Consultant
ResNet Office, Waterloo, ON, October 2004 - August 2005
- Technical: Provided installing, troubleshooting and other support services to residents, in configuring personal computers to access the local network. Resolved internet connection and network problems. Responsible for 40 computers: WIN 98/2000/XP
INTERESTS
- Global traveller, who enjoys learning about diverse cultures and religions through story-telling
- Passionate about interpersonal and inter-community action
- Yoga enthusiast
ADDENDUM
AWARDS
2021
- Ontario Graduate Scholarship for Masters of Education, $15000
- 50% Entrance Scholarship to complete a Masters of Science in Educational Leadership and Emerging Technologies
- Faculty of Education Entrance scholarship for Masters of Education, $1000
- 50% OAS (Organization for American States) Scholarship to complete a Masters in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change
- The President’s Award – Faculty of Education, Lakehead University
- Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario – Faculty of Education Award, $500
- Dean’s list and $750 scholarship for maintaining a high average
- Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Recipient, Ontario College of Teachers Scholarship, $2000
- Combating Hate, Advancing Inclusion exhibition competition, Fondation Michaelle Jean Foundation, $1000
- Ontario International Education Opportunity Scholarship, Government of Ontario, $2500
- Kurt Swinton (attendance) scholarship, Couchiching Institute’s Public Affairs Conference, $1500
- Attendance Bursary, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, $1000
- Captain Nichola Goddard Scholarship In Peace And Conflict Studies, Canadian Islamic Congress, $3000
- MCC Peace Award, Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo, $600
- Bursary to assist with transportation costs to the UN-designated Earth! Festival, Exchanges Canada, $150
- Bursary to assist with accommodation costs during the World Urban Forum and the UN Youth Urban Forum, Peace and Conflict Studies department, Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo, $100
- John Brooks Community Foundation Scholarship, John Brooks Community Foundation, $1000
- Queen Elizabeth's Aiming for the Top scholarship, Ontario Student Assistance Program, $1000
- Citizenship Award and Scholarship, Herbert H. Carnegie Future Aces, $1000
- Engineering Scholarship, Corporate Express Canada Inc., $1000
- Entrance scholarship, University of Waterloo, $1000
- Volunteer Award and Scholarship Fund, John Brooks Community Foundation, $500
- BMO Financial's Public Speaking Recognition Award & Outstanding Achievement Bursary for graduating Student Ambassadors, Kids Help Phone, $500
- Young Peace Builders Award and Scholarship, Peace Builders International, $250
- Human Rights Award and Scholarship, B'nai Brith Halton Peel Lodge, $250
- 3rd prize recipient for an essay on "My idea of Peace", World Registry of Peace, $100
NOTABLE MENTIONS
2023
- 5th place recipient for University of Saskatchewan's College of Law Negotiation Competition, sponsored by Miller Thomson
- Junior Affiliate with the Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society (TSAS)
- The Butterfly Effect (2011), Second place winner, Student Mentor category, 2012 My Hero International Film Festival
- The Butterfly Effect (2011), Finalist, The Ron Kovic Peace Prize. 2012 My Hero International Film Festival
- MYAC's Community Citizenship certificate and finalist for the "Young Citizen of the Year" award
- National finalist for the 2004 Top 20 Under 20 leadership award program, by Youth-In-Motion
- Canadian Youth Connection Forum’s Golden Pen Writers Award
- Canadian Youth Connection Forum’s Lifetime Achievement Award, for outstanding contributions since 2004
- Contributed at the regional / national round-table discussion regarding the National Plan of Action, co-organized by Save the Children and World Vision
- Acquired 7th position and a Certificate of Distinction for ranking in the top contestants in Cayley Mathematics Contest
PUBLICATIONS
- Chad Eggerman, Janelle Anderson, and Fatima Ahmed, Taxation requirements and Investment Tax Credits for Independent Power Producer Renewable Energy Projects in Saskatchewan. 2023.
- Fatima Ahmed, Intersection between Muslim and Indigenous culture and connection to law. 2023.
- Troy Baril, Devin Dubois, Jacey Safnuk, and Fatima Ahmed, Amendments to The Competition Act. 2023.
- Marissa Schippanoski, Fatima Ahmed, Austin Sevalrud, Avneet Nehel, Chad Eggerman, RFSQ Issued by SaskPower for 400 MW of Wind Power
- Troy Baril and Fatima Ahmed, Deadline for registering Builders’ Liens. 2023.
- Troy Baril, Jacey Safnuk, and Fatima Ahmed, De Facto Expropriation: De Facto Expropriation Annapolis Group Inc. v. Halifax Regional Municipality, 2022 SCC 36. 2023.
- Ahmed, Fatima. Poetry ReRooted Chapbook. 2017
- Ahmed, Fatima. “Break Word: Exploring arts-based ways to work with at-risk youth”. In: Peace Education in Action Around the World, Open Education Resource, Teachers Without Borders. Forthcoming.
- Ahmed, Fatima. “Ma’am, are you lost”. Ramadan Diaries. 2010.
- Vanuatu blog, 4639 targeted hits since 2007. Leading key words: Vanuatu national council of women, Vanuatu superstitions, Vanuatu independence, nakaimas (blackmagic), Vanuatu Traditional Economy
- Ahmed, Fatima. “Another Look at Oppression”. Al-Qalam. 2005.
- Halliday, Adele and Austin, Sara. “A World Fit for Children: Canadian Children & Young People Have Something to Say!” National Plan of Action, World Vision. 2003.
- Ahmed, Fatima. “My Dream of Peace”. Vision 2020 Essay. 2003.
COURSES, CONFERENCES AND CONSULATIONS
2024
- Denver, CO: Sponsored to attend the Humor Academy and the annual conference, hosted by Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored to attend WikiConference North America
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored to attend "Turning Passion into Action 2023" Youth Summit, hosted by Mosaic Institute
- Mesa, AZ: Sponsored to attend the Humor Academy and the annual conference, hosted by Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor
- Virtual: Attended the Advancing Assessment and Evaluation Conference (AAEC 2022), hosted by ETS Canada
- Orlando, FL: Sponsored to attend the Humor Academy and the annual conference, hosted by Association for Applied Therapeutic Humor
- Virtual: Attended the 2021 Summer Academy, hosted by Canadian Network for Research on Terrorism, Security and Society
- Virtual: Attended “Teaching Peace in the 21st Century” Summer Institute, hosted by Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Freedom Week 2021, hosted by Institute of Liberal Studies
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend “Word Vectors for the Thoughtful Humanist”, an introductory pedagogy-focused workshop, hosted by Women Writers Project
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend a 2-part Master Class on Assessment with Rubrics, hosted by the Kativik School Board
- Virtual: Free practitioner membership with the Complementary Therapists Accredited Assosciation
- Virtual: Completed the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training course with Kaivalya Yoga Method
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Customizing TLS for Special Education, hosted by Niroga Institute
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Dynamic Mindfulness Teacher Training, hosted by Niroga Institute
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Customizing TLS for Vicarious Trauma, hosted by Niroga Institute
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Dynamic Mindfulness for Transforming Trauma, hosted by Niroga Institute
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend Skills for Self-Regulation for Special Education, hosted by Niroga Institute
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend PERC’s Free Market Environmentalism week-long seminar
- Virtual: Sponsored to attend ILS’s Freedom Week
- Virtual: Attended ILS’s online reading group on Government and Crisis
- Orillia, ON: Attended Project WET and Project WET Getting Little Feet Wet professional development workshop
- Orillia, ON: Attended SafeTALK certificate course
- Orillia, ON: Attended Naloxone training
- Virtual: Partially completed the Quantitative Educational Research Methodology offered by the International Institute of Islamic Thought
- Mississauga, ON: Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification (valid until 2022)
- Paris, France: Attended Muslim Jewish Conference 2018, with the theme “Connecting Actions”
- Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt: Sponsored to attend the World Youth Forum 2018
- Victoria, BC: Sponsored to attend Text Encoding Initiative 2017
- Montreal, QB: Attended DH 2017, with the theme “Access”, hosted by the international Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations (ADHO)
- Nuavoo, IL: Sponsored to attend “Persecution, Resilience, and Religious Freedom: Mormons and Muslims in America” seminar, hosted by the Centre for Islam & Religious Freedom
- Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan: Partially sponsored to attend the 9th annual Coalition for Sexual and Bodily Rights in Muslim Societies institute
- Saskatoon, SK: Received the Explore Language Bursary to attend a four-week French immersion program at University of Saskatchewan campus
- Victoria, BC: Attended “Stylometry with R: Computer-Assisted Analysis of Literary Texts” course, hosted by Maciej Eder & the Digital Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria
- Victoria, BC: Attended “Accessibility & Digital Environments” course, hosted by the Digital Humanities Summer Institute at the University of Victoria
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored to attend Student for Liberty's J.S. Mill Liberty Fund Seminar, covering classic text, “On Liberty”
- Ottawa, ON: Sponsored to attend in-person consultations to draft the second-generation Canada’s National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security for 2017-2022
- Montreal, QB: Attended Global Leadership Experience program, hosted by Common Purpose (U.K.)
- Brampton, ON: Partially attended Indigenous Knowledge Gathering, Neekanisidok 2017: All My Relations hosted by the Aboriginal Resource Centre at Humber College
- Ottawa, ON: Attended and volunteered at UNESCO Week for Peace and Sustainable Development: The Role of Education
- Toronto, ON: Attended Youth Sexual Health Research Symposium: Fight Back, Fight Forward
- Toronto, ON: Attended ICE Series No. 2 Full Immersion Workshop: Art & Annulment immersion series workshop
- Washington D.C.: Attended United States Institute of Peace’s Mediating Violent Conflict certificate program
- Manitoulin Island, ON: Participation in Canada Roots Exchange’s Manitoulin Island exchange program
- Toronto, ON: Attended the first Muslim Mental Health Conference hosted by the Muslim Medical Association of Canada
- Waterloo, ON: Attended the Mental Health Dialogue, facilitated by the Dialouge Xchange Project
- Toronto, ON: Attended Intro to UX Design workshop, hosted by Bit Maker
- Framingham, MA: Received scholarship to attend bi-ennual conference hosted by National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation
- Antigonish, NS: Attended St. Francis Xavier University’s three-week Foundation’s Institute – covering research methodology and introduction to adult education
- Markham, ON: Attended a digital story-telling workshop hosted by Pier 21, a heritage museum located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
- Toronto, ON: Attended stop-motion film-making intensive workshop, hosted by Outburst Movement
- Herndon, VA: Completed Fusha Arabic Level 1, hosted by Fawakih Institute
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for participation in The Meeting Place: Truth and Reconciliation, an intergenerational regional gathering hosted by Toronto Council Fire Native Cultural Centre
- Vancouver, BC: Attended 6-day facilitation and peace-dialogue training, organized by Peace It Together
- Toronto, ON: Attended Giving Ourselves a Voice, a 2-weekend documentary filmmaking training program funded by the Tessellate Institute. Co-produced, co-directed and co-edited a short documentary on challenges faced by Muslim youth
- Toronto, ON: Received three-year long CPR/AID certification
- Winnipeg, MB: Attended three weekend retreats and hosted Community Cafes as part of CMLI’s (Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute’s) 2-year core program
- Vancouver, BC: Participated in Peace It Together, a 29-day intensive dialogue program designed to promote peace in Palestine-Israel through dialogue, multimedia and filmmaking
- Fishers IN, USA: Audited and managed Fawakih’s summer-intensive for Fusha Arabic
- Toronto, ON: Attended Basic Emergency Management course, endorsed by Emergency Management Ontario, offered by George Brown College
- Washington DC, USA: Attended (Islamic) Law and Leadership Summer Program, a three-week intensive hosted by Karamah
- Poland/Germany: Sponsored for participation in March for Remembrance and Hope program, a week-long Holocaust educational tour organized by the Canadian Centre for Diversity
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for attendance at UFANA’s (Usury-Free Association of North America) first annual conference on the Potential and Growth of Islamic Finance
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for attendance at Muslim-Youth Canada’s national delegate conference, hosted by the Canadian Coalition of Muslim Women
- Jouvence, QB: Sponsored for attendance at annual National Retreat, hosted by the Girls Action Foundation
- Inuvik, NWT: Attended Young Leaders' Summit on Northern Climate Change
- Yellowknife, NWT: Attended Northern Youth Centres conference, week-long conference hosted by T.Y.P.S.’s (Town Youth Participation Strategy)
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for attendance in a two-day intensive on QuickBooks
- Inuvik, NWT: Completed 5 of 12 courses required for Leadership Certificate
- Orillia, ON: Sponsored for attendance at annual public policy conference, hosted by the Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs
- Vancouver, BC: Sponsored for attendance at annual housing conference, hosted by Canadian Housing and Renewal Association
- Ottawa, ON: Attended CUSO Canada’s weekend-long reintegration training
- Hamilton, ON: Attended Leadership Training Program, weekend intensive hosted by Muslim Association-Canada
- Ottawa, ON: Sponsored for attendance at Save Darfur conference, hosted by STAND Canada
- Montreal, QB: Attended week-long pre-departure cultural sensitivity training, hosted by Netcorps and CUSO Canada
- Philadelphia, USA: Sponsored for attendance at annual general meeting and training, hosted by United Students Against Sweatshops
- Vancouver, BC: Sponsored for attendance at the UN World Urban Forum, the UN Youth Urban Forum and the UN-designated Earth! Festival
- Toronto, ON: Completed 28-hour Victim/Offender Mediation Skills Training, hosted by the Conflict Mediation Services of Downsview
- Mississauga, ON: Completed the "Stand up, Speak out" leadership program, hosted by the Federation of Muslim Women and sponsored by Multiculturalism Canada
- Calgary, AB: Sponsored for attendance at NYAN’s (National Youth Anti-Racism Network) launch conference, hosted by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for attendance at First Year (engineering) Integration Conference, hosted by Ryerson University
- Saskatoon, SK: Sponsored for attendance at Canada’s first environmental justice conference, hosted by Youth Environmental Network
- Ottawa, ON: Sponsored for attendance at week-long Human Rights College, hosted by Amnesty International – Canada
- Karachi, Pakistan: Received French proficiency N1-B certificate (35 hours, August) and N2-B certificate (70 hours, October), by Alliance Francais
THEOLOGY STUDIES
2023
- Virtual: Covered Imam al Ghazali's Book of Eating, hosted by Al-Maqasid, taught by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
- Virtual: Covered Imam al Ghazali's Book of Marriage, hosted by Al-Maqasid, taught by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
- Virtual: Attended the "People Power: The Strategic Dynamics of Civil Resistance" online moderated course, hosted by International Center on Nonviolent Conflict
- Virtual: Attended the Prophetic Pedagogy Professional Development workshop series, hosted by Centre for Islam in the Contemporary World
- Virtual: Covered Imam al Ghazali's Book of Spiritual Routines, hosted by Al-Maqasid, taught by Shaykh Yahya Rhodus
- Virtual: Attended the "Muslim Freud" course, hosted by Mawarid Institute
- Virtual: Attended the Prophetic Pedagogy Professional Development workshop series, hosted by Centre for Islam in the Contemporary World
- Mississauga, ON: Started covering Hasan Shurunbulali’s Nur-ul-Iddah, with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
- Herndon, VA: Received scholarship for International Institute of Islamic Thought’s Summer Student Program
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2015 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: The Promise of God: Conditions for Renewal), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Herndon, VA: Covered Shah Wali Allah's "40 Concise Ethical Hadiths" with Shaykh Sohail Laher
- Virtual: Completed Marvels of the Heart – Book 21 of Imam Ghazzali’s IHYA, taught by Ust Yahya Rhodus through Seekers Guidance Global
- Ghanzi, Botswana: Completed Imam Maududi's Mahiram-ul-Lisan (Prohibitions of the Tongue), with Sh. Rami Nsour through a Sunday girls study and discussion circle format
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2014 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: Alliance of Virtue), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Cape Town, South Africa: Received partial tuition waiver and attended the 2014 Seekers Retreat, a 10-day-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Seekers Guidance Global (add covered texts)
- Richmond Hill, ON: Attended Nuh Keller’s Suhba
- Mississauga, ON: Covering Imam Ghazzali’s Alchemy of Happiness, through the 12-week SeekersCircle course, with Imam Afroz
- Virtual: Started undertaking an 8-month course covering Asma Tabaa’s book, Stars in the Prophet's Orbits, with Ustadha Tamara Grey
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2013 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: He Came To Teach You Your Religion: Prophetic Answers to Angelic Questions), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Mississauga, ON: Started covering Imam Ghazzali’s Beginning of Guidance and Ibn Rajab’s Compendium of Knowledge and Wisdom, with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2012 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: The Foundations of Our Faith - The Inner Meaning of Submission Faith & Beauty), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Ottawa, ON: Attended “Finding Inner Peace to Become a Force of Peace”, by Habib Khadim, hosted at St Paul University
- Ottawa, ON: Attended the “Enduring Tradition: Clarity amidst distortion tour” knowledge retreat, a weekend intensive (Theme: Overflowing with Peace through the Ritual Prayer”)
- Montreal, ON: Attended “Enduring Tradition” weekend intensive, (Book: Imam `Izz ibn `Abd al-Salam’s book, The Beginning of the Quest of the High Esteem of the Messenger - Bidayat as-Sul fi Tafdil ar-Rasul)
- Toronto, ON: Started covering IHYA’s Book 20: Etiquette of Living and the Prophetic Mannerism with Habib Khadim
- Toronto, ON: Attended “Enduring Tradition” weekend intensive (Book: The Beginning of the Quest of the High Esteem of the Messenger) with Habib Khadim
- Albany, NY: Attended a 10-day long retreat intensive, hosted by Mokhtar Maghroui
- Mississauga, ON: Attended 5 months towards 22-month diploma in Taleem-ul-Quran (Quranic Studies), hosted by Al Huda Institute. Special interest in references to peace, peace-building, conflict and conflict resolution as found within Islam’s primary textual sources. Later discontinued
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2011 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: When Angles Speak - Submission, Faith and Beauty in the latter Days), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Waterloo, ON: Mercy to the Worlds - Sīrah: Meccan Period, by Sheikh Alaa Alsayed and hosted by Al-Kauthar Institute’s
- Toronto, ON: The Divine Protection - Fiqh & the Power of Morning & Evening Supplications, by Sh Hacene Chabbani and hosted by Al-Kauthar Institute
- Toronto, ON: Attended the 2010 Knowledge Retreat (Theme: Living Life Prophetically), a week-long Islamic Studies intensive hosted by Reviving the Islamic Spirit
- Toronto, ON: Out Of Sight - The Belief In Angels, Jinn & Qadr, by Sh Yahya Ibrahim and hosted by Al-Kauthar Institute
- London, ON: Attended Beautiful Patience: Tafsir Surat Yusuf, by Dr. Reda Bedeir and hosted by AlMaghrib institute
- Toronto, ON: Sponsored for attendance at UFANA’s (Usury-Free Association of North America) first annual conference on the Potential and Growth of Islamic Finance
- Toronto, ON: Attended Chain of Command: Sciences of Hadīth, by Shaykh Said Rageah and hosted by Al-Maghrib institute
- Toronto, ON: Attended Rays of Faith: Doctrines of Faith III, by Shaykh Waleed Basyouni and hosted by Al-Maghrib institute
- Toronto, ON: Attended Sacred Scrolls: 40 Hadīth of al-Nawawi, by Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Shaykh Abdurrahman Al-Hejazy and hosted by Al-Maghrib institute
- Toronto, ON: Attended The Real Deal: Business Transactions 101, by Sheikh Tawfique Chowdhury and hosted by Al-Kauthar Institute
- Toronto, ON: Attended A Heart Serene: The Purification of the Soul, by Shaykh Riad Ouarzazi and hosted by Al-Maghrib institute
ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS
2024
- Panelist, "Peace Through Humor in Action Workshop", Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor's Annual Humor Conference, April 2024
- Presenter, "Humor in the Quran", Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor's Annual Humor Conference, April 2024
- Poster Presentation, "The differences and similarities on why, and how, teachers and lawyers get disciplined", 8th Annual College of Law & CREATE Justice Research Poster Competition, University of Saskatchewan, March 2024
- Moderator, "Indigenous and Muslim Perspectives on the Interaction Between Legal Frameworks in Canada", Centre for Religion and Its Contexts at Emmanuel College at Victoria University in the University of Toronto, February 2024.
- Panelist, "Upper Year Student Panel-1L Professional Development Session", University of Saskatchewan's College of Law, November 2023
- Panelist, "Peace Through Humor" Panel, Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor's Annual Humor Conference, April 2023
- Presenter, "Literature Review - How Some Oral Traditions Teach for Peace", 14th Annual Robert Macmillan Symposium in Education (RMSE) , University of Western Ontario, March 2023
- Panelist, "Indigenous and Muslim Perspectives on Peace Education" Panel, University of Toronto’s Emmanuel College’s Centre for Religion and Its Contexts, February 2023
- Presenter, "Literature Review - How Some Oral Traditions Teach for Peace", 2022 Peace and Justice Studies Association (PJSA) Annual Conference, University of Mount Union, October 2022
- Presenter, "Literature Review - How Some Oral Traditions Teach for Peace", Rosa Bruno Jofre Symposium, Faculty of Education, Queens University, March 2022
- Poster presentation, Conference on Postsecondary Learning and Teaching (Moving Forward in a Good Way: Nurturing the Spirit of Learning in Postsecondary) University of Calgary, May 2022
- Roundtable presenter, "Literature Review - Commonalities between oral Islamic and oral Inuit tradition in how they teach for peace", Canadian Association for the Study of Indigenous Education, Congress 2022, May 2022
- Presenter, “Navigating academia with a recently diagnosed psychiatric disability”, Care, Social Justice, and Inclusion in Graduate Studies (Canadian Association for Graduate Studies), November 2021
- Presenter, “Spiritual Treatment of Mental Illnesses”, International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herndon, VA, August 2016
- Presenter, “Traditional Economy and Sustainability”, Under Western Skies 2: Environment, Community, and Culture in North America (Mount Royal University), Calgary, AB, October 2012
- Presenter, “Traditional Economy in Vanuatu”, Sustaining Justice: Greening Peace (Peace and Justice Studies Association), Medford, MA, October 2012
- Presenter, “Gandhi and Traditional Economy in Canada”, Gandhi in a Canadian Context: An Interdisciplinary Conference (Congress of the Social Sciences and Humanities 2012), Waterloo, ON, May 2012
- Presenter, “Role of Ni-Van women in resolving inter-personal and inter-group conflict, and in maintaining a culture of peace”, International Conference on Indigenous Conflict Management Strategies (Center for Conflict Management), Kennesaw, GA, April 2012
- Presenter, “Housing as a right: discrimination and lack of option for immigrants and free mover students in Sweden”, 54th annual conference (Western Social Science Association), Houston, TX, April 2012
- Presenter, “Housing as a right: discrimination and lack of option for immigrants and free mover students in Sweden”, Negotiating in a Polarized Society (The Wisconsin Institute for Peace and Conflict Studies), Milwaukee, WI, March 2012
- Presenter, “Role of Ni-Van women in resolving inter-personal and inter-group conflict, and in maintaining a culture of peace”, A Living Movement: Toward a World of Peace, Solidarity, and Justice (Peace and Justice Studies Association), Memphis, TN, October 2011
- Presenter, “Exploring reasons for lack of international response to Pakistan flood”, PACS 301 course, University of Waterloo, ON, December 2010
- Poster presentation, “Spoken word as a form of art therapy - Exploring arts-based ways to work with at-risk youth”, PACS 301 course, University of Waterloo, ON, December 2010
- Speaker, “Brown Bag Lunch: PACS Field Studies experience in Vanuatu”, Conrad Grebel College, University of Waterloo, ON, October, 2007
COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS
2022
- Presenter, “Care, Social Justice and Inclusion in Graduate Studies ”, Inclusive Leadership, DEEN's 3rd Annual Global Conference on Disability and Islam, Virtual, August 2022
- Co-facilitator, Transformative Justice Circle, Toronto Transformative Justice Committee, Winnipeg, MB, June 2022,
- Participant, “Like Mother, Like Daughter”, Community Play and Discussion, Why Not Theatre, Toronto, ON, November 2017
- Presenter, “Finding strength in response to poison”, Spoken Word performance, Centre of Social Innovation, Toronto, ON, April 2017
- Presenter, “How to launch a career in international and community development”, Professional Development Series, Studio 89, Toronto, ON, November 2015
- Presenter, "Narratives of Pain", Toronto, ON, November 2015
- Pitch Presenter, University of Waterloo Enth Soc Pitch Night Competition, November 2015
- Trainer, “Social Media Management”, Ghanzi, Botswana, September 2014
- Panelist, “Film premier: Giving Ourselves a Voice”, Ryerson University, Toronto, ON, May, 2012
- Presenter, “Peace it Together films”, Non-Violence International Film Festival, Cambridge, ON, April 2012
- Guest Speaker, “Negotiating Islam”, KW Living Room Church, Kitchener, ON, September 2011
- Presenter, “Peace it Together films”, Vogue Film Premiere, Vancouver, BC, August 2011
- Living Book, “Human Library Project”, A day of dialogue with Muslim Women, Kitchener, ON, July 2011
- Speaker, “Assimilation vs Integration”, MAC Annual Youth Conference, Kitchener, ON, March 2010
- Spoken Word performance, “Keep Swimming”, Break Word, Waterloo, ON, October 2010
- Speaker, “The 411 on Ramadan”, at Engineering Retreat, at Arts Retreat, at UW Leaders Conference Retreat, University of Waterloo, ON, July 2008
- Panelist, “Women in Politics”, One Waterloo diversity campaign, University of Waterloo, ON, April 2008
- Panelist, “Feds Forum”, FEDS Election, University of Waterloo, ON, February 2008
- Panelist, “Media Forum”, FEDS Election, University of Waterloo, ON, January 2008
- Facilitator, “How to make Orientation Week more inclusive for those observing Ramadan”, Frosh Orientation Committee, University of Waterloo, ON, January 2008
- Contestant, “Brotherhood as a requirement for peace”, Grebel Peace Speech Contest, University of Waterloo, ON, October, 2007
- Panel facilitator, “Diversity”, UW Leaders Conference Retreat, University of Waterloo, ON, Summer 2005
MEDIA EXPOSURE – Radio, Television and Short Film
- Muslim Network TV. 2022. Indigenous/Muslim teaching about Peace. Canada (Interviewed)
- Altaf, Fatima. 2012. “New Land, New Life”. Canada: Multicultural Historical Society of Ontario (MHSO) (Starred)
- Ahmed, Fatima, and others. 2012. “Old Lara, New Lara”. Canada: Tessellate Institute (Directed)
- Jafry, Jawad. 2012. “Neglected Voices”. Canada: Tessellate Institute (Starred)
- Ahmed, Fatima; Khoury, Basil; Sharon, Sophia. 2011. “The Butterfly Effect”. Canada: Peace It Together (Directed and Starred)
- CKWR. 2008. “Women in Politics”. Canada (Interviewed)
- CTV News. 2007. “Protesting Canada’s Security Certificates”. Canada (Interviewed)
- CTV News. 2007. “Nichola Goddard Scholarship”. Canada (Interviewed)
- Waterloo Region Rogers TV. 2006. “National Tobacco Youth Campaign”. Canada (Interviewed)
MEDIA EXPOSURE – Social Media
- Canada Roots Exchange. 2012. “CRE's Meeting Place Youth Conference - Youth Voices”. Canada: Canadian Roots Exchange (Starred)
- Peace It Together. 2011. “Behind the Scenes: Conflict”. Canada: Peace It Together (Starred)
- Peace It Together. 2011. “Behind the Scenes: First Steps”. Canada: Peace It Together
- Peace It Together. 2011. “Behind the Scenes: Haiku”. Canada: Peace It Together
- Peace It Together. 2011. “Behind the Scenes: Hopes”. Canada: Peace It Together
- Mennella, Federica. 2011. "Unveiling LLSP". U.S.A: Karamah (Starred)
- Girls Action Foundation. 2009. “A young woman is strong when / Une jeune femme est forte lorsque”. Canada: Girls Action Foundation (Starred)
- Chaudary, Asif. 2009. “MY-Canada Forum – Youth Delegate Comments”. Canada: Muslim-Youth Canada (Starred)
- Ismail, Tareq. 2008. “Getting to better know Fatima”. Canada: Vote Fatima (Starred)
MEDIA EXPOSURE - Print
- HuffPost Canada, November 28, 2018. "Immigrant Moms And Second-Gen Daughters Get Candid In Unscripted 'Play'" (Mention)
- Toronto Star, November 21, 2018. "A theatre critic and her mom go to Like Mother, Like Daughter and then have their own Q&A" (Mention)
- National Post, June 25, 2015. “Phone scam targets new Canadians for personal information, cash in wake of ‘two-tier citizenship’ law” (Interviewed)
- South Asian Focus, November 15, 2011. “Women in pursuit of that job” (Interviewed)
- Imprint, June 17, 2011. “Day of dialogue looks beyond the veil” (Interviewed)
- Northern News Service, September 7, 2009. “Youth centres face challenges” (Interviewed)
- Northern News Service, August 13, 2009. “A hero's welcome” (Interviewed)
- Midland Free Press, May, 2008. “Biking theatre troupe Otesha heads to the Wye Marsh” (Interviewed)
- UW Daily Bulletin, March 28, 2008. “Panel today on women in politics” (Mention)
- Waterloo Chronicle, March 26, 2008. “Around Town” (Mention)
- UW News Release, March 26, 2008. “UW holds panel discussion on women in politics” (Mention)
- Iron Warrior, February 27, 2008. “Feds Election and Referendum Results” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 15, 2008. “Welcome WUSC; so long CKMS” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 8, 2008. “VPED Ahmed” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 8, 2008. “Beating a dead horse” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 8, 2008. “Letters 02/08” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 8, 2008. “Round 2 Candidates' forum yields its own rewards” (Mention)
- Iron Warrior, February 6, 2008. “Referendums, Feds Candidates Face Scrutiny at Media Forum” (Mention)
- Iron Warrior, February 6, 2008. “VPI, VPEd Positions Contested” (Mention)
- UW MSA, February 6, 2008. “FEDS Elections 2008” (Mention)
- Imprint, February 1, 2008. “And they're off” (Mention)
- UW Daily Bulletin, January 28, 2008. “Grand news on a Monday morning” (Mention)
- UW Daily Bulletin, January 22, 2008. “Feds leader for 2008-09 acclaimed” (Mention)
- Arab American News, November 2, 2007. “Goddard Prize Awarded” (Mention)
- CNEWS, October 30, 2007. “Soldier's dad pushes peace talks” (Mention)
- Canadian Islamic Congress, October 21, 2007. “Islamic Congress Announces Second Captain Nichola Goddard Scholarship in Peace and Conflict Studies” (Interviewed)
- The Record, October 20, 2007. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” (Mention)
- UW Daily Bulletin, September 22, 2005. “One Waterloo campaign beginning” (Mention)
- OneWaterloo Diversity Campaign, 2005. “See the Full Picture” (Mention)
- Shameless Magazine, 2004. “Profiled” (Interviewed)