Guest Presenters:
Gilary Massa, Advocacy Coordinator, NCCM – National Council of Canadian Muslims,
Saleha Khan, Expert on Hate Crimes and Hate Propaganda
Learn about:
Islamophobia: definition, elements, implications
- Canadian perspective on Islamophobia
- Data and analysis
- Role of community, individuals and organizations
- Definitions of hate crime, hate propaganda and hateful incidents
- Legal and criminal code aspects
- Indicators for hate crimes
- What is hate propaganda criminally and what is hateful rhetoric
Discuss:
- Current incidents happening locally
- Issues and challenges with reporting a hate crime
Part 2 will be offered in the fall and will provide the policing and prosecution perspective.
Registration Fees:
Representatives of MCP Member Organizations Free
Representatives of Non-member Organizations $10/person
Individuals/Students $5/person
Refreshments provided. Participation is limited. Click to Register Online by May 15:
If you have any disability-related accessibility or dietary requirements, please email executivedirector@mcpeel.ca before May 15 and we will do our best to ensure reasonable accommodation.