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Saima is deeply involved in political, social and faith based Community engagement 

Political Community Engagement
Saima Jamal believes in the need to be aware of social, cultural & political surroundings.  In the political front, Saima believes that we cannot just complain about the system when something is not working in our favor. We need to be involved from the get go! To do that Saima engages with different political representatives and parties as a whole to better understand governance in the local, provincial and federal level and in-turn find ways to engage with politicians on matters that are important to Saima like peace, justice, human rights, interfaith, politics, gender, humanitarian aid, climate justice, environment, food justice, social justice, educational initiatives and issues of compassion.  
Engagement with the Alberta NDPs
Engagement with the Liberal Party of Canada and the Alberta Liberals
Saima with Liberal MLA Dr David Swann at his Stampede Breakfast promoting the 2012 Calgary Peace Run
Saima Jamal welcoming Justin Trudeau to the Eid at Calgary City Hall in 2013
Saima with Chima Nkemdirim at a Liberal Townhall reception in downtown Calgary
Saima with Harvey Locke at a Liberal Townhall reception in downtown Calgary
Saima with Ralph Goodale at a Liberal Townhall reception in downtown Calgary
Justin Trudeau meeting with concerned citizens of Alberta's Muslim community representatives regarding the 2014 Gaza crisis
MLA Darshan Kang, Liberal MPs Ted Chu, Marc Garneau and myself at a Liberal town hall meeting that that discussed everything from our immigration policies to pension, foreign workers program, renewable energies, post-secondary and apprenticeship education, foreign education accreditation, Marijuana policies and the Russia/ Ukraine situation.
Saima Jamal with MLA Darshan Kang, and leader of the Alberta Liberals Raj Sherman
With Liberal MLA Kent Herr at a Multiculturalism Conference
Engagement with the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta 
Civic Community Engagement As much as Saima hosts a wide array of community events, she is also frequently invited to various social and cultural community engagement projects that foster friendship and understand between people of different communities, faiths and organizations. 
At the Calgary Peace Prize with Mayor Nenshi, Dr Sandra Hoenle and U of C Chancellor Joanne Cuthbertson
At a Stampede BBQ with Calgary Peace Run volunteers and Mayor Nenshi
At the Calgary Peace Prize with Dr David Swann and Mayor Nenshi
With Councillor Druh Farrel at a coffee party
Promotions of the Calgary Peace Run in the Peace Bridge
Saima with Members of the Consortium for Peace Studies, University of Calgary
Saima hosting a large community event with local eco/food/peace celebrities: Kelly Dowdell (Calgary Centre for Global Community), Kris Vester (Slow Food Calgary), Paul Hughes (Calgary Food Policy Council), Wade Sirios (Forage and Infuse Catering), Chris Turner (author of Geography of Hope: A Guided Tour of the World We Need), Hugo Bonjean (author of Seeds . . of Germination or Termination
Saima hosting and emceeing a large community peace event at the U of C
Saima with world renowned food activist Dr Vandana Shiva
Saima with world renowned food activist Dr Vandana Shiva, MLA DR David Swann and Chancellor Emirates of the U of C Joanne Cuthbertson
Saima introducing Dr Vandana Shiva to other local Calgary Peace activists
Hanging peace event banners on Calgary overpass
Emceeing a fundraiser for Palestinian human rights
Hosting a large community meeting for Calgary Islamic Chamber
Attending the South Asian Awards
Moderating an event on colonization as seen through the Canadian indigenous perspective in comparison to the Israel Palestine conflict
Intercultural Dialogue Institute's Faith and the Environment event with various faith reps
With news anchor Darrel Jansen
Intercultural Dialogue Institute's Faith and the Environment event with various faith reps and community leaders
At a South Sudanese Event
Hosting a consultation meeting with various community activists regarding the Gaza Peace Rallies
Attending M.O.S.A.I.C awards
Attending IDID's Public Heroes Awards
Saima with inspirational child rights activist & social entrepreneur Craig Kielburger, holder of 15 honorary doctorates, the Order of Canada and the founder of We Day.
Saima enjoying the Sikh tradition of langaar (free food for people of all tradition) Nov 6, 2014.
Saima sharing a moment with beautiful Bangladeshi youth dancers ready to perform in the cultural show
Understanding different Cultures and Faiths
Saima enthusiastically participates in various faith based events to find commonalities around our religious practices to foster strong principles of pluralism. She attends the annual Calgary Sikh Parade (Nager Kirtan), The Persian Nowruz celebration, the yearly Sabbath dinner by Calgary Hillel (Jewish student group), the Hindu Dipawali celebrations and Mexican form of Christmas called Posada and various other Muslim traditions.
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