Join us for a powerful one-day gathering exploring the impact of Islamophobia on our students, schools, and broader society—and how educators can build tools and practices to confront it. This event will feature leading voices in education, mental health, and human rights.
Event Details:
- Saturday, May 31, 2025
- 9:30 am – 2 pm
- Parkinson Room, Elementary Teachers of Toronto Office (4211 Yonge Street, Suite 300, Toronto, ON M2P 2A9)
- Light refreshments and lunch provided
Keynote Presentation – Faisal Kutty
Kutty will examine how global politics and media narratives have intensified Islamophobia across all levels of education and discuss strategies educators can use to counter oppression.
30-minute presentation + 45-minute Q&A
Workshops
Competing Rights in Public Schools: Navigating sensitive and often politicized classroom dynamics as educators work to build inclusive and safe learning environments for all students.
Seeing Every Child: Addressing Islamophobia, Identity & Representation in Early Education
This interactive session presents The Anti-Bias Classroom MANTRA, offering tools, strategies, and real-life examples for affirming identities and preventing Islamophobia in early learning contexts.
Supporting Muslim Youth: An in-depth look at how educators can support Muslim youth affected by Islamophobia, media narratives, and systemic bias through advocacy and mental health-informed strategies.
Educating Refugee Students from War-Torn Regions: Equipping educators with knowledge and resources to support Muslim refugee students facing trauma, displacement, and systemic barriers in education.
Registration is now closed.
