October is Islamic Heritage Month. Today, there are over 1.1 million Muslims living in Canada (about 3.1% of the total population). Islam is second only Christianity in the number of Canadians who self-identify with a faith-tradition, and Muslims make up the fastest-growing religious community in Canada. Canadian Muslims are diverse – they come from South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and sub-Saharan Africa, and speak many languages, including Arabic and Urdu.
Follow the links below to find more information on Islam and Canadian Muslims
The videos below offer some general Islamic history, Canadian specific history and some experiences from Muslims living in Canada.
Anti-Racist and Anti-Bias Resources and Websites
FAST's resources provide resources and tools to help students speak out against racism, antisemitism and tolerance
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FAST's resources provides free resources and tools to teacher students about prejudice, human rights and social justice
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