Islam Awareness Week
Sheridan students and Islam Awareness Week guests show their support of the Green Square Campaign to remember the victims and survivors of the Quebec City mosque attack.
Please join Sheridan’s Muslim Students’ Association (MSA), Sheridan Student Union (SSU), Sheridan staff, faculty and community partners for a week of solidarity and exchange where Sheridan community members of all backgrounds and beliefs can come together to raise awareness of the issues facing members of the Muslim community.
We remember Ibrahima Barry, Mamadou Tanou Barry, Khaled Belkacemi, Abdelkrim Hassane, Azzedine Soufiane as the Muslim fathers, husbands, loved ones and colleagues that lost their lives on January 29, 2017, in an act of terror. In honour of the memory of the victims, The National Day of Remembrance of the Québec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia serves as a reminder of the work we must do as a nation to end Islamophobia, hate and racism in Canada.
Resources and Support
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organization that protects Canadian human rights and civil liberties, challenges discrimination and Islamophobia, builds mutual understanding, and advocates for the public concerns of Canadian Muslims.
Built from within the Canadian Muslim community, the NCCM is a leading voice for Muslim civic engagement and the promotion of human rights.
The Green Square Campaign
takes place in the week leading up to January 29th every year to remember the victims and survivors of the Quebec City mosque attack. The green square represents the green carpets of the Quebec City mosque, where the victims last stood to pray.
Wear the green square in honour and solidarity for every person suffering the consequences of this hateful and tragic act of violence.
Know Your Rights
A guide by the NCMM for Muslim Post-Secondary students to empower you as an individual with knowledge of your rights, and information about what you can do if you experience discrimination or harassment based on being Muslim, or being perceived as Muslim, at a Canadian college or university.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCMM) has a number of resources like this guide on their website.
Student Wellness Support
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Any students seeking comfort and support can access Empower Me by calling 1-833-628-5589. You can also download the Empower Me app here. Available 24/7, you have access to support via telephone, by video-counselling, or by e-counselling.
Visit thessu.ca/empower-me to learn more about your coverage.
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All Sheridan students can reach out to Sheridan counselling services by calling the Centre for Student Success at:
Davis Campus: (905) 459 -7533 ext. 5400
Hazel McCallion Campus: (905) 459 - 7533 ext. 2528
Trafalgar Road Campus: (905) 845 - 9430 ext. 2557You can also email askanadvisor@sheridancollege.ca to make an appointment with a Counsellor.
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Naseeha is a Mental Health Hotline, and so much more. 7 days a week we answer calls from around the world from Muslim and non-muslims. Naseeha Mental Health has been a great bridge for individuals who are going through life’s challenges. Where hope is lost, Naseeha is found. We provide a safe zone for youths and individuals to talk and get the help they need. We provide workshops to youth across North America, web therapy sessions, and offer texting mental health support 7 days a week. Click here to learn more.
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The Khalil Center is a psychological and spiritual community wellness center advancing the professional practice of psychology rooted in Islamic theology. Khalil Center’s approach emphasizes: psychological reconstruction, behavioral reformation and spiritual elevation. Khalil Center utilizes faith-based approaches rooted in Islamic theological concepts while integrating the science of psychology towards addressing psychological, spiritual and communal health. Click here to learn more.
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Cedarway Therapy is a team of trained and experienced clinicians from diverse backgrounds, we speak different languages (English, French, Arabic, Urdu, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi), and offer culturally and spiritually responsive services. Click here to learn more.
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In collaboration with and integrated into mainstream human services, Canadian Muslim Counselling provides individual, couple, family, health and social welfare services which are inclusive of the many cultural and ethnic groups that comprise our Muslim communities in Ontario and Canada. Click here to learn more.
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ICNA Relief Canada is committed to providing leadership in the empowerment of lives, the creation of meaningful opportunities, and strengthening the bonds that link all of humanity and are committed to human service through the effective integration of resources to help people in need. We strive to provide immediate response in times of disaster, and to implement programs that alleviate human suffering. They have put together a list of food banks available here.
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Muslim Welfare Canada is a food bank that provides individuals and families with non-perishable food items and halal meat. Additionally, essential household items, clothing, footwear and winter gear are provided, based on availability. Serving people in Scarborough, Mississauga and Montreal, Quebec. Click here to learn more.
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Deaf Muslims of Canada (DMC) is a charitable organization with the aim of breaking the communication barriers that Deaf Muslims face when establishing and advancing their knowledge in Islam. Their mission is to raise awareness of the challenges faced by Deaf Muslims, and to advocate for the inclusion of them in events held in the Muslim community. Click here to learn more.
Sheridan & Community Multi- Faith Resources
We understand there may be a heightened need to pray, meditate or reflect at this time. Sheridan’s multi-faith prayer rooms remain available on our campuses. Working with the Muslim Student Association, Sheridan has enhanced these rooms and worked to ensure they have been available throughout the pandemic.
Davis Campus, C-Wing (C323) : This room contains a temporary divider for those requiring the separation of specific groups. This location does not have an ablution room, however many washrooms in C-Wing have foot baths for ablution.
Hazel McCallion Campus, B-Wing (B384): The temporary multi-faith prayer room has been moved from its previous location in B282. No ablution room is currently available. The permanent multi-faith prayer room in HMC A-Wing is closed at this time.
Trafalgar Campus, S-Wing (S434 and S410) : S434 and S410 rooms are separated by a wall for those requiring the separation of specific groups. Ablution rooms S410a and S410b are closed at this time.
Sheridan has provided additional resources for Community Places of Worship and ways to connect on campus. Select your home campus below:
For further information regarding Sheridan’s multi-faith prayer rooms or any of the noted supports, please contact the Centre for Equity and Inclusion at equity@sheridancollege.ca or ext. 2229.
Sheridan Library and Learning Services Guide to Religion
A great place to start your learning! Within this guide you'll find lists of resources available through the Sheridan Library, or on the web, as well as a few search tips to help you out. View the guide and access to resources here.
Community
Information about Sheridan Muslim Students’ Association can be found on Sheridan Student Union’s Clubs Corner.
The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) is an association designed to serve the needs of the large Muslim student body at Sheridan College. The purpose of this group is to offer support for all through an Islamic narrative while creating an open environment to host faith-related activities and programs.
For more information or to get involved please contact the Muslim Students’ Association or equity@sheridancollege.ca
