According to Statistics Canada, Islam was the second-most commonly reported religion in Canada in 2021, with nearly 1.8 million, or 1 in 20, people identifying as Muslims. In the last 20 years, the Muslim population in Canada has more than doubled — up from 2.0 per cent in 2001 to 4.9 per cent in 2021. As Canada’s provinces becomes more diverse, this webinar is aimed at providing organizations/individuals wanting to increase their understanding of Islam and its followers.
October is celebrated as Islamic Her/History Month in Canada and gives us an opportunity to learn about Islam and honour the rich history and diversity of Canadian Muslims and Muslims living across the globe. This webinar allows for participants to get an overview of Islam and to challenge the many myths & misconceptions surrounding Islam. Webinar topics include: Basics of Islam; Alarming surge in Islamophobia; Hijab in Islam; Gendered Islamophobia and the many Contributions of Incredible Muslim women.
