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    Workshop to Combat Islamophobia

    When:
    Wednesday, February 12, 2020
    10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Where:
    Duncan McArthur Hall
    Room: A342
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    Description:

    This workshop, facilitated by the National Council of Canadian Muslims. will explore the dynamics of Islamophobia in Canada and the ways it manifests on campus. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to accommodate the needs of Muslim students on campus and how to provide supports to students facing discrimination.

    The training will cover:

    • Foundational understating of Islam and Muslims in Canada

    • Islamophobia on campus – understanding student and staff experience in classrooms and on university campuses across Canada.

    • Religious Accommodations – understanding the responsibilities to accommodate and how to assist students in accommodation requests.

    • Surveillance and policing – understanding the pressure students may face with surveillance and how-to best support students when they ask for assistance, resources, etc.

    The workshop is open to faculty and staff across ³ÉÈË´óƬ and is supported by the Inclusive Community Fund.

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    Cost:
    Free
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