Our Friends
CoMag support and collaborate with organizations and agencies that provide programs and services to seniors and promote well-being and better quality of life through advocacy and research.
Al Rashid Mosque
Al Rashid Mosque support seniors within our communities via accessible and culturally relevant programs and via sustainable partnerships with Canadian seniors-serving organizations.
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Nursing
Stephanie Chamberlain is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta. She received her PhD from the University of Alberta in 2019 where she studied the characteristics and unmet needs of nursing home residents under public guardianship. Her work focuses on loneliness and social isolation in older adults, specifically how personal, social, cultural, and systemic factors can influence older adults’ access and use of health services.
The Edmonton Chamber of Voluntary Organizations (https://ecvo.ca/) helps organizations build and sustain their volunteer programs and services through resources, networking, and skill development opportunities.
CoMag is member of ECVO, and part of Ethno-cultural Capacity Building Collaborative (ECBC). ECB collaborative intends to bring together Edmonton's Capacity builders and Grassroots ethno-cultural organizations, in an effort to better articulate, coordinate, and increase access to organizational support.
Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC) bring people, ideas, and information together to build collaborative approaches to services, supports and circumstances affecting older adults.
ICNA Sisters-Edmonton
ICNA Sister’s inspiration comes from Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) saying ‘he is not us who does not honor elderly’ ICNA sisters provide seniors opportunities to socialize, learn, and have fun in an enlightened environment.
Islamic Family has been a big supporter of CoMag since its inception. CoMag has been actively involved in several of IFSSA’s seniors’ initiatives. CoMag has participated in post COVID survey, IFSSA’s relocation project, and Resonate project etc.
Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing
CoMag and its members have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Dr Salma on Muslim seniors’ Research projects. Some of her projects are listed on the Research page of this website. Click on “View Bio” to see her impressive Academic accomplishments and research.
If you would like more information about the above projects or would like to participate in one of the projects, please contact Dr. Jordana Salma at
irea@ualberta.ca
They are a group of people who love the community and represent the Sunni stream of Muslims. They believe in the Oneness of Allah SWT (ﷻالله ) and that the prophet Mohammed PBUH (ﷺ) is his messenger and final prophet.
They serve the community and help provide it with quality services!
Masjid Ayesha
The Islamic Missionary Association (IMA), a non-profit and a multi-purpose registered charity has served the needs of the community through the establishment of Masajids, with Masjid Ayesha being one of them.
Markaz ul Islam is one of CoMag’s organizational members. The Women and Seniors’ Committee offers programs in their facilities to Women & Seniors.
Masjid Quba, also known as Jama Masjid, is a diverse and inclusive community that welcomes members of all ethnicities, races, languages, and beliefs. It values equal participation and engagement from both men and women who follow its rules and procedures. The masjid is dedicated to promoting civic and civil engagement with other faith communities and society as a whole.
Rahma Masjid is one of our organizational members. Rahma promotes healthy aging and has provided space for NHSP Seniors’ Program in their facility.
Sage Seniors Association
The objects for which Sage Seniors Association (Sage) is established are to enhance the quality of life of older persons and their families.
Shaama center Edmonton Seniors Coordinating Council (ESCC)
The Shaama Centre is a dynamic community hub that offers a range of activities and services that enhance the quality of life for our seniors, women and their families especially those who are isolated because of social and physical barriers.