Welcome to CAN-MA (Canadian Muslimah in Academia). We are a dedicated professional network empowering Muslim women across Canadian higher education to connect, support one another, and advance together.
Navigating the academic landscape brings unique challenges. We provide a collaborative space where scholars, researchers, and educators find rigorous peer support, community, and mentorship. Together, we leverage our shared experiences to achieve professional success and create lasting systemic impact.
What We Do Together
Collaborative Innovation: We partner on research, pedagogical strategies, and advancements in instructional design.
Career Advancement: We support each other through the nuances of sessional navigation, contract positions, and tenure-track growth.
Legacy Building: We bridge the gap between shared lived experiences and systemic professional leadership.
Connecting scholars. Building legacy. Advancing professions.
Dr. Zahra Abdallah & Rula Amer, MEd
Co-Founders, CAN-MA
Next events … stay toon
Sep. & Oct. Fall 2026 Events
Our members are dedicated professors and researchers from leading Canadian universities and colleges, committed to advancing academic excellence, fostering innovation, and supporting scholarly collaboration.
