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		<title>Celebrating the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit This morning we celebrated the official unveiling of the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign, in front of their community building on Stittsville Main Street. Some background: In August, after an incident of hateful graffiti on the SMA property, the community came together for a reflection and healing event. One of the [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>La version française suit </em></p>
<p>This morning we celebrated the official unveiling of the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign, in front of their community building on Stittsville Main Street.</p>
<p><strong>Some background:</strong><br />
In August, after an incident of hateful graffiti on the SMA property, the community came together for a reflection and healing event. One of the action items stemming from that meeting was to install a sign to bring more visibility to the SMA in our community.</p>
<p><strong>Today:</strong><br />
It was a real full-circle moment to be joined again this morning by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, MP Bruce Fanjoy, Amira Elghawaby (Canada&#8217;s Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia), SMA Iman Ahmed Elemam, president Amir Siddiqi and volunteers, local faith leaders, and community association representatives from across Stittsville.</p>
<p>I’ve been thrilled to see the SMA’s growth in recent years, and their continuing involvement in the community. They are now one of the largest associations in Stittsville, supporting Muslim residents and giving back to the community at large through programs like Adopt-A-Park, Cleaning the Capital, and food drives.</p>
<p>Thank you to everyone who joined us today for your continued support!</p>
<p><em>Photos by Catherine Musgrove</em></p>
<p><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-19413" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-1024x734.jpg" alt="Group photo in front of the Stittsville Muslim Association sign" width="1024" height="734" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-980x703.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-480x344.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a> <a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-19414" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-1024x814.jpg" alt="Group photo in front of the Stittsville Muslim Association sign" width="1024" height="814" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-980x779.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-480x382.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw" /></a> <a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-new-sign-scaled.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-19415" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-new-sign-824x1024.jpg" alt="Stittsville Muslim Association sign" width="824" height="1024" /></a></p>
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<h2>Célébration de la nouvelle enseigne de l’Association musulmane de Stittsville</h2>
<p>Ce matin, nous avons célébré le dévoilement officiel de la nouvelle enseigne de l’Association musulmane de Stittsville, devant le bâtiment communautaire de l’organisme sur la rue Stittsville Main.</p>
<p><strong>Un peu d’histoire</strong><br />
En août, après un incident de graffitis haineux sur la propriété de l’Association, la communauté s’est réunie dans le cadre d’un événement de réflexion et de guérison. L’une des mesures découlant de cette réunion était d’installer une enseigne afin d’accroître la visibilité de l’Association dans notre communauté.</p>
<p><strong>Aujourd’hui</strong><br />
Ce fut un véritable moment de plénitude que de retrouver ce matin le maire Mark Sutcliffe, le député Bruce Fanjoy, Amira Elghawaby (représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie), Ahmed Elemam, imam de l’Association musulmane de Stittsville, ainsi que des bénévoles, des chefs religieux locaux et des représentants d’associations communautaires de Stittsville.</p>
<p>Je me réjouis de constater la croissance qu’a connue l’Association musulmane de Stittsville ces dernières années et son implication continue dans la communauté. Elle est aujourd’hui l’une des plus importantes associations de Stittsville, soutenant les résidents musulmans et redonnant à l’ensemble de la communauté dans le cadre de programmes comme Adoptez un parc, le Grand ménage de la capitale et les collectes de denrées alimentaires.</p>
<p>Je remercie toutes les personnes qui se sont jointes à nous aujourd’hui pour leur soutien indéfectible!</p>
<p><em>Photos de Catherine Musgrove</em></p>
<p><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19413" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign.jpg" alt="Group photo in front of the Stittsville Muslim Association sign" width="1920" height="1377" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-1280x918.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-980x703.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-group-in-front-of-sign-480x344.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></a></p>
<p><a href="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19414" src="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2.jpg" alt="Group photo in front of the Stittsville Muslim Association sign" width="1920" height="1526" srcset="https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2.jpg 1920w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-1280x1018.jpg 1280w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-980x779.jpg 980w, https://glengower.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/sma-sign-group-2-480x382.jpg 480w" sizes="(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1920px, 100vw" /></a></p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/celebrating-the-new-stittsville-muslim-association-sign/">Celebrating the new Stittsville Muslim Association sign</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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		<title>Statement regarding hateful vandalism at the Stittsville Muslim Association</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 16:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>La version française suit Statement from Councillor Glen Gower. I am deeply saddened that the Stittsville Muslim Association (SMA) property on Stittsville Main Street was vandalized with hateful graffiti earlier this week. I have had the chance to speak with the SMA to express my support and solidarity with their members. This incident has caused [&#8230;]</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/statement-regarding-hateful-vandalism-at-the-stittsville-muslim-association/">Statement regarding hateful vandalism at the Stittsville Muslim Association</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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<p><em>Statement from Councillor Glen Gower.</em></p>
<p>I am deeply saddened that the <a href="https://stittsvillemuslims.ca/">Stittsville Muslim Association (SMA)</a> property on Stittsville Main Street was vandalized with hateful graffiti earlier this week.</p>
<p>I have had the chance to speak with the SMA to express my support and solidarity with their members. This incident has caused a lot of shock and hurt in the community, and I want to reiterate that residents of Stittsville stand firmly against hatred, racism, and Islamophobia.</p>
<p>The <a href="https://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/who-we-are/hate-motivated-incidents.aspx">Ottawa Police Hate and Bias Crime Unit</a> is investigating. There is video surveillance footage showing an individual spray painting a storage building at around 10:35pm on Tuesday evening. If you have any information to share with police, please call 613-236-1222, extension 5015.  You can also share an anonymous tip through Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or at <a href="http://crimestoppers.ca">crimestoppers.ca</a>.</p>
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<h2>Déclaration concernant le vandalisme haineux à la Stittsville Muslim Association</h2>
<p><em>Déclaration du conseiller Glen Gower.</em></p>
<p>Je suis profondément attristé que la propriété de la <a href="https://stittsvillemuslims.ca/">Stittsville Muslim Association (SMA)</a> de la rue Main à Stittsville ait été vandalisée avec des graffitis haineux au début de la semaine.</p>
<p>J’ai eu la chance de m’entretenir avec des représentants de la SMA pour exprimer mon soutien et ma solidarité à ses membres. Cet incident a causé une onde choc dans la communauté et a fait de la peine à beaucoup de personnes, et je tiens à réitérer que les résidents et résidentes de Stittsville s’opposent fermement à la haine, au racisme et à l’islamophobie.</p>
<p>L’<a href="https://www.ottawapolice.ca/fr/who-we-are/hate-motivated-incidents.aspx">Unité des crimes haineux et préjugés de la police d’Ottawa</a> enquête. Il y a des images de vidéosurveillance montrant une personne en train d’écrire des graffitis avec de la peinture en aérosol sur un bâtiment d’entreposage vers 22 h 35, mardi soir. Si vous avez des renseignements à communiquer à la police, veuillez composer le 613-236-1222, poste 5015. Vous pouvez également communiquer avec Échec au crime de façon tout à fait anonyme (1 800 222-8477 ou <a href="https://echecaucrime.com/">echecaucrime.com</a>).</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://glengower.ca/community/statement-regarding-hateful-vandalism-at-the-stittsville-muslim-association/">Statement regarding hateful vandalism at the Stittsville Muslim Association</a> appeared first on <a href="https://glengower.ca">Glen Gower | Councillor / Conseiller | Stittsville</a>.</p>
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