Resources on Combatting Islamophobia
Many organizations and educational resources are available in Canada and around the world to help people learn about and combat Islamophobia. Visit this page often as more insightful resources will be added regularly.
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Educational resources
- Anti-muslim hate crimes — Addressing the security needs of muslim communities: A practical guide
This guide is a tool for law enforcement, public safety officials, policy makers, community organizations and others who are committed to address hate against Muslim communities in Canada. The guide is available online in 10 languages. - 10 steps to turn policies into action — Infographic
In September 2022, the Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe’s (OSCE) Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Canadian Commission of UNESCO, and the Government of Canada’s Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat collaborated in launching this guide in Canada. - Muslims in Canada Archives (MiCA)
MiCA is an initiative of the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with several partners. It is an archive collection to document and share the history and experiences of Muslims in Canada.
Organizations
- National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
The NCCM is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization. It encourages Muslims to exercise civic engagement andpromotes of human rights. - Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
The OSCE has a comprehensive approach to security that encompasses politico-military, economic and environmental, and human aspects. It therefore addresses a wide range of security-related concerns, including arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, human rights, national minorities, democratization, policing strategies, counter-terrorism and economic and environmental activities. - Canadian Council of Muslim Women (CCMW)
CCMW is a not-for-profit organization that promotes equity, equality and empowerment of all Muslim women in Canada. - Muslim Advisory Council of Canada
The Muslim Advisory Council of Canada is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that works to combat Islamophobia by advocating equity, inclusion and justice for Canadian Muslims. - Muslim Medical Association of Canada (MMAC)
MMA is a platform that brings together Muslim physicians who are driven to combine their Islamic values and professional skills with the intent to contribute to the betterment of their communities, society on a regional, national and international level. - Canadian Muslim Lawyers Association Canada (CMLA)
CMLA advocates in areas of interest to Muslims across Canada, approaching issues from a perspective informed by the legal expertise of its members. - Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline
The Hotline is a coalition of legal organizations and concerned individuals in British Columbia that works in solidarity with Muslim and racialized communities to combat Islamophobia and racism through the provision of free legal advice and representation to individuals and groups affected by Islamophobia and related racism. - Canadian Muslim Public Affairs Council (CMPAC)
CMPAC fights structural Islamophobia by mobilizing communities, engaging decision makers, and influencing public policy. - Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF)
CRRF is a Crown corporation created in 1996. It raises public awareness of the causes and manifestations of racism in Canada. - Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI)
YCCI is a collective of Muslim youth and their adult mentors, dedicated to raising awareness, promoting change and combatting Islamophobia. - Hikma Public Affairs Council PAC
Hikma is a federally incorporated non-profit advocacy group which encourages Muslims to get involved in all aspects of public participation, from politics (regardless of party) to government appointments and the non-profit sector. - Canadian Muslims for Peace and Justice (CMPJ)
CMPJ’s mission is to promote and articulate Canadian Muslim interests in matters of Peace and Justice and to work for the integration of the Canadian Muslims as productive members of the mainstream Canadian society.
Funding
- Security Infrastructure Program for Communities at Risk (SIPCR) — Public Safety Canada
This program provides time-limited funding and support to communities at risk of hate-motivated incidents or crimes to improve security measures in their gathering places. - Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program — Canadian Heritage (PCH)
A funding of $3 million is specifically allocated to activities aimed at strengthening community resilience. The funding is being provided under the Events component of the Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program for events being held from April 2024 to March 2025. - Support for culture, history and sport — Canadian Heritage (PCH)
List of all existing programs and other financial support in various sectors and disciplines supported by Canadian Heritage.
Other resources
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is involved in sharing the experiences of Canada's Muslim communities. Learn more about its involvement and various partnerships.
Canadian Islamic History Month posters
The series of images chosen for Canadian Islamic History Month is part of a holistic anti-Islamophobia campaign called “Muslim Women Tell It As It Is” launched in August 2023 in the city of Edmonton (Alberta), by the group Sisters Dialogue. The photographs of local women and girls were taken by Ottawa-based photographer Faisa Omer.
The campaign was based on focus groups held with women and girls in the city following a series of hate-motivated attacks on visibly Muslim women, many who were also Black. The images were displayed in a local transit station and on buses with the tagline: “Individual safety is all of our responsibility.”
The campaign demonstrates the vibrancy and resilience of Muslim women and girls, who are an integral part of Canadian Islamic History. The Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is pleased to shine a spotlight on this grassroots campaign.
Learn more: Sisters Dialogue
Poster 1
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 [PDF - 1.2 MB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 1 - text version
English poster with a picture of 7 women lying on their backs forming a circle. They are smiling at one another and are dressed in different and colourful traditional Islamic clothes. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Poster 2
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 [PDF - 580.7 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 2 - text version
English poster with a picture of 3 women seated, leaning on one another. Two of them are looking at the camera, the third is looking up. All are dressed in black. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Poster 3
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 [PDF - 816 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster 3 - text version
English poster with a picture of mother and daughter facing each other, their foreheads and noses touching. Their eyes are closed. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
English text:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
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