Community Oral Histories

Discover the rich tapestry of stories from South Asian Canadian Muslims across British Columbia . These oral histories capture personal journeys, community milestones, and cultural experiences that have shaped the Muslim Canadian experience in BC . Through these narratives, we gain insight into how religious identity , cultural heritage , and immigration experiences have contributed to the vibrant fabric of our province.

If you are also interested in sharing your history please contact us at sasi@ufv.ca

Dr. Afia Raja's interview thumbnail - Department Head and Associate Professor, Planning, Geography, and Environmental Studies sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Dr. Afia Raja

Department Head and Associate Professor, Planning, Geography, and Environmental Studies | UFV

Dr. Afia Raja shares her experiences and insights on Muslim communities in British Columbia.

Dr. Hassan Javid's interview thumbnail - Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Culture and Media Studies sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Dr. Hassan Javid

Associate Professor of Sociology, School of Culture and Media Studies | UFV

Dr. Hassan Javid shares his sociological perspective on Muslim communities in British Columbia.

Dr. Munawar Sabir's interview thumbnail - Physician sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Dr. Munawar Sabir

Physician | British Columbia

Dr. Munawar Sabir shares his experiences as a Muslim in British Columbia.

Ahsan Yousuf's interview thumbnail - International student at UFV from Pakistan sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Ahsan Yousuf

International student at UFV from Pakistan | UFV

Ahsan Yousuf discusses his experiences as an international student from Pakistan at UFV, with prior experience living in UAE.

Dr. Naiyer Habib & Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib's interview thumbnail - Physician | Academic sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Dr. Naiyer Habib & Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib

Physician | Academic | British Columbia

Dr. Naiyer Habib and Mahlaqa Naushaba Habib share their experiences living as Muslims in British Columbia.

Rizwaan Abbas's interview thumbnail - Archaeologist sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Rizwaan Abbas

Archaeologist | British Columbia

Rizwaan Abbas shares his unique perspective as an Indo Fijian Muslim in British Columbia.

Hana Amani's interview thumbnail - Visual artist & Storyteller sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Hana Amani

Visual artist & Storyteller | British Columbia

Hana Amani discusses her work at the Museum of Anthropology and her experiences as a Muslim in BC.

Farida Farook's interview thumbnail - Founder and Director of Sapphire Gem Company LTD + Gemologist sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Farida Farook

Founder and Director of Sapphire Gem Company LTD + Gemologist | British Columbia

Farida Farook shares her experiences in the gem industry and as a Sri Lankan Muslim in British Columbia.

Shakeel Gaya's interview thumbnail - Club Growth Director, Toastmasters International sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Shakeel Gaya

Club Growth Director, Toastmasters International | British Columbia

Shakeel Gaya shares his experiences with Toastmasters International and as a Muslim in British Columbia.

Hifza Shahzad's interview thumbnail - Community Member sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Hifza Shahzad

Community Member | British Columbia

Hifza Shahzad shares her experiences as a Muslim woman in British Columbia.

Dr. Anushay Malik's interview thumbnail - Visiting Faculty for History and Labour Studies sharing their story from the South Asian Canadian Muslim community in BC

Dr. Anushay Malik

Visiting Faculty for History and Labour Studies | SFU

Dr. Anushay Malik discusses her research and perspectives on Muslim communities in British Columbia.