Bridging Classroom and Community: Languages and Cultures in Action

Title

Arabic Stamp in Foreign Land: An Interview with Munir AlKassem

Rights

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Type

moving image

Creator

NW

Date

1976

Description

This project is a digital documentation of an Arabic and Islamic influential leader in the London community. The project primarily focuses on the story and growth of Dr. Munir El Kassem after he sought refuge to Canada with his family in his early 20s. In the interview, Dr. Munir reflects back on the Civil War that led to him moving countries and beginning once again from scratch. He reminisced back on how he had to restudy his degree, and work hard to rebuild himself in the foreign land. 42 years later, Dr. Munir explains how he came to be a community leader and an influential member amongst the Arabs and Muslims in London. He talks about his position and what he does through his platform as a public speaker, and how he uses his own ways and knowledge to impact generations.

Format

video

Language

English

Arabic

Palestinian

Lebanese

Place

London, Canada

Lebanon

Cyprus

Publisher

NW

Alternative Title

Building an Arabic and Islamic community in London, Ontario

Contributor

Munir El Kassem

Extent

5:27

Identifier

https://youtu.be/bGkk0u1NP7s

Relation

is apart of Arabic collection