AMO has partnered with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women to offer AMO members an opportunity to learn about Islam and honour the rich history and diversity of Canadian Muslims and Muslims living across the globe.
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 workshop will support municipal leaders to increase their understanding of Islam and its followers. Besides giving workshop participants an overview of Islam, key workshop topics include:
The Hijab in Islam;
Gendered Islamophobia;
The alarming surge in Islamophobia and
The many contributions of incredible Canadian Muslims.
Build your understanding to support and grow with your community members.