Jan. 29 is a Day of Action Against Islamophobia
Niagara College joins many organizations across Canada to mark January 29, the National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia.
On this day in 2021, six people were killed and 19 others were injured in an attack at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City. As Canadians, we remember the victims, survivors and their families, and the broader Muslim communities across our country who were impacted by this act of terror.
Flags at both campuses will be lowered to honour the memory of the victims.
This Day of Action Against Islamophobia is a time to express solidarity, address and denounce Islamophobia, hate and racism in Canada, home to over 1.8 million Muslim people.
For many members of our community, Islamophobia is a painful part of everyday life. Statistics Canada reports that 16 per cent of hate crimes targeting a religion reported by police in 2023 were directed at Muslim populations. 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 to create a campus environment where all members of our community feel they belong. Prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion while fostering a climate of safety and respect is a shared responsibility among all our community members.
Training: Unpacking and Addressing Islamophobia
The NC community has access to a series of anti-racism modules, including Unpacking and Addressing Islamophobia. The four modules will be available until April 25, 2026.
In the fall of 2025, an interdisciplinary group of students in a class on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion completed modules in the series, examining antisemitism and other forms of racism.
Library Resources
NC’s Libraries and Learning Commons have a selection of books, e-books and videos on Islamophobia, including:
Systemic Islamophobia in Canada: A Research Agenda by Anver M. Emo – This work presents critical perspectives on systemic Islamophobia in Canadian politics, law, and society, and maps areas for future research and inquiry.
Under Siege: Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation by Jasmie Zine – How Canadian Muslim youth navigate Islamophobia in a post-9/11 world.
We have always been here: A queer Muslim memoir by Samra Habib – A queer Muslim searches for the language to express her truest self, making peace with her sexuality, her family, and Islam.
