University of Saskatchewan video series promotes understanding of Canadian Muslims

Posted May 14, 2004


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 14, 2004 2004-05-26-OTHER

University of Saskatchewan video series
promotes understanding of Canadian Muslims

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - The University of Saskatchewan is
receiving international attention this week with the upcoming launch of a
new video series A new life in a new land: the Muslim experience in Canada.

The series aims to promote greater understanding of the cultural and
religious lives of Canadian Muslims and their contributions to society.

Created by Producer Michael Milo and the Division of Media and Technology at
the University of Saskatchewan, the series includes three documentaries
entitled:

- The mosaic - Muslims and the multicultural fabric of Canada
- In faith and practice - the religious lives of Canadian Muslims
- A warm welcome - the contributions of five Muslims and their families to
Canadian life.

The videos will be will be used for educational purposes in schools
internationally and will air on the Saskatchewan Communications Network
(SCN), Vision TV and Canadian Learning Television (CLT).

"The Muslim community in Canada is kind of a microcosm of the broader
multi-culturalism in the country. At any given mosque throughout the
country, you might find up to 50 different ethnic and cultural groups that
are all sharing community together. The videos try to celebrate that
diversity," says Producer Michael Milo.

"The series uses the tools of reason and education to help advance
understanding and respect for multicultural and multi-faith differences in
our society both at home and abroad," says University of Saskatchewan
President Peter MacKinnon.

The University of Saskatchewan has sponsored this series in collaboration
with Canadian Heritage. It has also received support from the Canadian
Independent Film and Video Fund, the National Film Board, Milo Productions
Inc., the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Canadian Film/Video Tax
Credit Program, the Saskatchewan Film Employment Tax Credit and the
Saskatchewan Arts Board.

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For more information, please contact:

Danielle Fortosky, Director
Division of Media and Technology
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4271

or

Michael Milo, Media Producer/Editor
Division of Media and Technology
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4271