January 29 is the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. The Government of Canada established this commemorative day in 2021 to honour the victims and express solidarity with the survivors of this tragedy. The National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia serves as a reminder of the work we must do as a nation to address Islamophobia, hate and racism in Canada.
For many members of our community, Islamophobia is a painful part of everyday life. Statistics Canada reports that in 2021, hate crimes against Muslims increased by 71% in Canada. We must all work together to put an end to hate in all its manifestations.
We must recognize and confront prejudice and discrimination on a daily basis in order to create a campus environment where all members of our community experience a sense of belonging. Prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a climate of safety and respect is a shared responsibility among all our community members.
January 29: National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia
Flags at both campuses will be lowered to honour the memory of the victims of this tragedy.
Learning Resources
Resources on Islamophobia are available through the Libraries and Learning Commons.
The Canadian Centre of Diversity and Inclusion provides employees with a variety of resources on Islamophobia through their Knowledge Repository. Visit the Centre for Organizational Excellence website to learn more about how to access these resources.
Support is available
We recognize that the rise in Islamophobia significantly impacts members of our college community. Know that your college community supports you and that there are resources in place to assist.
Niagara College student supports are available through Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services, including from NC’s BIPOC Counsellors, who are available to support students’ mental wellness needs.
Students can contact Health, Wellness & Accessibility Services in-person in AH125 (Welland Campus) or in W102 (Daniel J. Patterson Campus), by phone at 905-735-2211 ext. 7778 (Welland) 905-641-2252 ext. 4409 (Niagara-on-the-Lake) or email [email protected].
keep.meSAFE Student Support Advisors are available 24/7, in many languages. Access confidential support anytime, anywhere by:
• Downloading the free TELUS Health Student Support app (formerly known as the My SSP app) to chat or call
• Calling 1.844.451.9700 (or 001.416.380.6578 from outside North America)
• Visiting keepmesafe.org to chat
Students can also visit the Health Wellness and Accessibility Services BIPOC Resources page to learn about support offered by Niagara College and external resources offered by third party community organizations and are not affiliated with Niagara College.
Staff and faculty are encouraged to access the Employee and Family Assistance Program.
