Sidra Treehouse’s co-director, Mariam Aly, was interviewed by CBC for National Women’s History Month. Aly founded Sidra Treehouse in 2016 to help Syrian refugee children transition to life in Canada when she was 17. Q&A with Mariam Aly Q: What do you think is important…
OTTAWA, Ont.—Eid al-Adha begins Thursday night. It is a time for Muslims to remember the challenges that the Prophet Ibrahim (peace and blessings be upon him) overcame in his loyalty, devotion and obedience to Allah. Ibrahim was tested by Allah, who told him to sacrifice…
Name: Fatima Safdari Role: Mentor Favourite activity: Math Sidra Treehouse mentor since: 2019 At 13 years old, Fatima Safdari is Sidra’s youngest mentor. “Usually when we’re in a group, I end up being the leader—I don’t know why,” she said. Safdari joined Sidra Treehouse with…
OTTAWA, Ont.—Sidra Treehouse had our first virtual mentorship session Sunday, July 12. With the stay at home orders and the social distancing measures in place, our mentors have moved online to provide Treehouse sessions over Zoom. “The whole purpose of this program is to stay…
OTTAWA, Ont.—Sidra Treehouse is launching our first-ever coding camp Aug. 1-29—and we want you to sign up! We are excited to bring a five-week coding camp for beginners. The camp is open to everyone ages 9 to 12, not just Sidra mentees. “Coding is a…
OTTAWA, Ont.—Sidra Treehouse would like to wish all of our families a happy Canada Day. In 1867, on July 1, three colonies came together and signed the Constitution Act to form a single Dominion called Canada. Wednesday is the 153rd anniversary of the Confederation. Normally,…