Muhammad Varvani
Community
Extended Family
Because of my culture I am very connected to family so the list of extended family is long
My community culturally speaking lies in Canada, Kenya, America, Britain and Australia
Helps forge new relationships which can expand ones identity
Nationhood
I live in Mississauga Ontario
My ancestors moved from India to Kenya, my parents moved from Kenya to Canada
Symbols
Canada's maple leaf symbol to represents home
Stories
History
Islamic stories told in Arabic translated to English and cultural stories told in Cutchi
Teachings
Practice the teachings of Islam
Family
I am: a son, a brother, a cousin, an uncle and a nephew
Female
Female Important Figure: Mother
Male
Male Important Figure: Father
Clans
I belong to an ethnic group originating from Indian subcontinent, we are known as Memons.
Culture
World View
It helps us identify who we are and links us to our past.
Language
My cultural language is called Cutchi
Ceremonies
I celebrate my religious holidays; Eid-Ul Fitr and Eid-Ul Adha
Land
Treaty(ies)
We lie on treaty 13a
Resources
Many resources are used to maintain the surrounding land such as a lawnmower & a shovel
Relationship
Biking on hills & walking on trails
