Educating Canadians about Islamophobia and Human Rights
Working with schools, colleges, universities, and corporations from coast to coast to combat Islamophobia, racism, and discrimination.
WE EDUCATE CANADIANS ABOUT ISLAMOPHOBIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS BY…
- Fighting Islamophobia in Schools
Over the years, NCCM has worked to build positive resources and stop hate through education. Whether leading the way for a new anti-Islamophobia strategy at the Peel District School Board or a K-12 anti-Islamophobia approach in Manitoba, we are committed to challenging Islamophobia at a systemic level through education. - Advocating On Behalf Of Students And Parents
Unfortunately, hate-motivated bullying has become a constant feature in many schools across Canada. NCCM’s education team works with students and parents to confront these challenges, work on solutions, and build long-term change. - Providing Trainings for Schools, Colleges, Universities, Public & Private Sector Institutions
Many teachers, workers, and executives have questions about Canadian Muslims that they’re often uncomfortable to ask. Why do some people wear hijab? Why do employees pray in the middle of the day? We help facilitate conversations, provide information, and dispel myths.
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Wondering how we advocate for Canadian Muslims? Check out our FAQ for answers. Whether it’s legal rights, policy changes, or fighting Islamophobia, we’re here to help. If you don’t see your question, reach out—we’re always ready to provide the clarity you need.
Corporate Training
We help corporations and private sector clients that want to get beyond a one-off checkmark activity. Employer accounts are easy to set up and tailored to your needs to provide a high quality impactful product that helps train employees to challenge Islamophobia, racism, and all forms of hate. They include appropriate pricing packages and make it easy to order and distribute training, track progress, and create appropriate training reports.
Public Sector
We work with government bodies and public sector organizations that are looking for help at building safe and respectful workplaces.
Pre-Service Teachers & Continuing Education
What role does anti-racism play in shaping the teaching profession? How can educators help students engage thoughtfully with complex issues like emergency powers, DEI, and free speech? Where do we set the boundaries on religious freedoms? How do we navigate the tension between free speech and hate speech in the classroom? Avoiding these discussions sends one message—opening them sends another. How do we create a space where debate is both meaningful and respectful?
A Teachable Moment on Islamophobia
This workshop explores how Islamophobia may be impacting our schools and classrooms. It begins with an overview of Islamophobia and common myths about Islam and Muslims, then examines how Muslim children are impacted by negative public discourses about their faith. Case studies and recommendations for practice will be explored.
Exploring the Intersection: Understanding Anti-Black Islamophobia
In this workshop we’ll explore the interlocking impact of Anti-Blackness and Islamophobia on Black Muslim Communities and Black Muslim Students. Practical resources and recommendations will be shared to support efforts to promote anti-racism and inclusion.
Healing Centered Anti-Islamophobia Practice
Sadly, far too many schools, corporations, and universities have to confront Islamophobia in their place of learning and work. This workshop will explore rebuilding trust together after challenging moments.
Storytelling: Reclaiming Your Narrative
This interactive workshop will use storytelling, creative writing, and mixed media, to critically deconstruct existing narratives/myths about Muslims and examine how to engage and tell stories from an anti-racist and anti-Islamophobia lens. We will explore strategies for effective allyship and engagement with Muslims communities.
Say Salaam: Islamophobia and Bystander Intervention
This workshop explores how Islamophobia may be impacting youth on an individual level and works with students to identify the different ways they can intervene when they see Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination taking place in their school or community.
Parents and Families: Exploring tools to Disrupt Islamophobia
This workshop will provide families with an understanding of Islamophobia, advocacy and practical strategies to confront Islamophobia within our schools and community.
When an act of hate struck the Kawartha District School Board (KDSB) with the vandalism of a Qur’an, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Education Team stepped in to provide meaningful support. Rather than allowing this incident to create division, we worked closely with KDSB educators, administrators, and students to foster understanding, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive learning spaces.
A Proactive and Educational Response
Our approach to this incident wasn’t just about responding—it was about transforming a moment of harm into an opportunity for education and empowerment. Here’s how we worked with KDSB to create lasting impact:
– Immediate Support & Consultation – NCCM engaged directly with KDSB leadership to provide guidance on addressing Islamophobia in meaningful and constructive ways. We offered insights on how to communicate with students, staff, and the broader community with sensitivity and purpose – and how to ensure that there was accountability.
– Tailored Anti-Islamophobia Training – Our Education Team conducted customized professional development workshops for KDSB educators and administrators. These sessions equipped staff with the tools to recognize, address, and prevent Islamophobia while fostering inclusive classrooms.
– Student-Focused Engagement and Training – We facilitated a series of townhalls to centre the voices of students. We also provided training for all postsecondary students across the District. Through storytelling, case studies, and real-world examples, students gained a deeper understanding of the importance of religious inclusion.
– Policy & Curriculum Recommendations – Beyond immediate support,we provided recommendations on curriculum improvements, inclusive policy development, and strategies to prevent future incidents of hate.
Why This Matters
This case is just one example of how NCCM’s Education Team is leading the way in tackling hate through education. Our work ensures that when moments of discrimination arise, they become catalysts for learning, growth, and systemic change. By working with schools across Canada, we are equipping educators and students with the knowledge and tools to build safer, more inclusive environments for all.
If your school board or institution wants to learn more about NCCM’s anti-Islamophobia education programs, contact us today to see how we can support you.
Together, we can turn challenges into opportunities for progress.
We educate Canadians of all ages about Islamophobia, anti-racism, and human rights. Through its range of educational programs, NCCM encourages everyone in Canada – students, teachers, workplaces, governments, and newcomers to Canada – to understand more about Islamophobia, the diversity of the Canadian Muslim experience and perspectives, and what they can do to make positive change.
The freedom to live without being subject to hate belongs to all people living in Canada. Developed and delivered by certified teachers, professors, and in consultation with subject matter experts, NCCM’s training seminars are available for kindergarten to grade 12, University students and private sector clients. Program participants gain a deeper understanding of how to challenge hate and racism, learn more about Islamophobia, and develop critical thinking skills to be able to examine diverse issues from many points of view.
We deliver robust and cutting-edge training to promote anti-racism and to combat Islamophobia. Our interactive seminars are designed to create an enriching and meaningful learning experience to help participants grow and learn.
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K-12
Looking for a guest speaker or workshop facilitator for your class or student group? Our NCCM in the Schools program provides high-quality, fun, and engaging workshops for elementary classes where students have an opportunity to examine questions of fairness, racism, and human rights. Our staff use stories, videos, picture books, and interactive discussions to bring the elementary social studies curriculum to life. Through engaging activities, we help students explore human rights, history, and multiculturalism, encouraging them to think critically about the choices people make in a pluralistic democracy.
Pre-Service Teachers & Continuing Education
What role does anti-racism play in shaping the teaching profession? How can educators help students engage thoughtfully with complex issues like emergency powers, DEI, and free speech? Where do we set the boundaries on religious freedoms? How do we navigate the tension between free speech and hate speech in the classroom? Avoiding these discussions sends one message—opening them sends another. How do we create a space where debate is both meaningful and respectful?
AVAILABLE COURSES
A Teachable Moment on Islamophobia
This workshop explores how Islamophobia may be impacting our schools and classrooms. It begins with an overview of Islamophobia and common myths about Islam and Muslims, then examines how Muslim children are impacted by negative public discourses about their faith. Case studies and recommendations for practice will be explored.
Exploring the Intersection: Understanding Anti-Black Islamophobia
In this workshop we’ll explore the interlocking impact of Anti-Blackness and Islamophobia on Black Muslim Communities and Black Muslim Students. Practical resources and recommendations will be shared to support efforts to promote anti-racism and inclusion.
Healing Centered Anti-Islamophobia Practice
Sadly, far too many schools, corporations, and universities have to confront Islamophobia in their place of learning and work. This workshop will explore rebuilding trust together after challenging moments.
Storytelling: Reclaiming Your Narrative
This interactive workshop will use storytelling, creative writing, and mixed media, to critically deconstruct existing narratives/myths about Muslims and examine how to engage and tell stories from an anti-racist and anti-Islamophobia lens. We will explore strategies for effective allyship and engagement with Muslims communities.
Say Salaam: Islamophobia and Bystander Intervention
This workshop explores how Islamophobia may be impacting youth on an individual level and works with students to identify the different ways they can intervene when they see Islamophobia and other forms of discrimination taking place in their school or community.
Parents and Families: Exploring tools to Disrupt Islamophobia
This workshop will provide families with an understanding of Islamophobia, advocacy and practical strategies to confront Islamophobia within our schools and community.
SYSTEMIC WORK, ADVOCACY AND PARTNERSHIPS
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Anti-Islamophobia Strategies and Policies
Adopting an anti-Islamophobia strategy sends a strong message to the community that the board is responsive and committed to creating safe and inclusive learning environments. We actively support School Boards in developing and writing their own Anti-Islamophobia Strategies and policies.
Below is a list of anti-Islamophobia strategies that the NCCM Education collaborated on:
School Boards we continue to work with on upcoming strategies:
- TDSB
- DDSB
Partnerships
The NCCM Education team has active partnerships with school boards across Canada, where we deliver training, workshops and support.
NCCM Campus Liaison Program
The NCCM Student Liaison Program, empowers Muslim student leaders across Canada to advocate for their communities and address pressing issues on their campus. With training, resources, and mentorship, the program equips students to navigate challenges, build allyship, and foster inclusive environments. Students or schools who are interested in learning more can email edu@nccm.ca.
NCCM National Muslim Educators Network
If you’re a Muslim educator looking to connect with like-minded professionals and be part of this growing network, please reach out to us at edu@nccm.ca.
Critical STATS
67%
of educators surveyed noted that Islamophobia was a serious/very serious issue in their schools
14%
of educators felt equipped to address Islamophobic incidents in their schools
94%
of educators found our workshops useful/very useful in providing information to address Islamophobia
private sector training
Corporate Training
We help corporations and private sector clients that want to get beyond a one-off checkmark activity. Employer accounts are easy to set up and tailored to your needs to provide a high quality impactful product that helps train employees to challenge Islamophobia, racism, and all forms of hate. They include appropriate pricing packages and make it easy to order and distribute training, track progress, and create appropriate training reports.
Public Sector
We work with government bodies and public sector organizations that are looking for help at building safe and respectful workplaces.
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