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Shady Hafez

Shady Hafez is an Algonquin Anishinabe and Syrian writer, commentator and adviser from Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg, currently living in Ottawa.

I’m learning to honour both my Muslim and Anishinabe sides

by Shady Hafez

Choosing one belief system isn't an option for me

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Spirituality
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Ethical Living
UCC in Focus
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