From Islamophobia To Hate Crime – Workshop Part 1

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.