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Full List of Cities Supporting the Fight Against Bill 21

- La version française suit -  In December of 2021, a brave Québec Muslim woman was removed from her position as a teacher because she had the courage to wear her hijab to school.  The disgraceful truth is, she is not the first, nor will she be the last - as long as Bill 21 is in place. Bill 21, is a law in Quebec that bans those who wear religious symbols such as the hijab, kippah, and turban from being employed in several public sector jobs.  It has been the law in Quebec since June 2019.   NCCM has been fighting Bill 21 since day one:   The Legal Battle: NCCM together with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association ...

Educators Workshops

Join our webinar, Healing Through Solidarity: A January 29th Commemoration to be held Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, as we explore healing-centered approaches to addressing Islamophobia.   As we commemorate the tragic events of January 29, 2017, this webinar will delve into practical strategies, case studies, and resources to help educators foster understanding, empathy, and healing. Join us as we explore how to participate in the Green Square Campaign, a powerful symbol of solidarity and remembrance. By wearing a green square, we honour the victims of the Quebec City Mosque attack and commit to building a future free from hate. Save The ...

Green Square Campaign – Choiceboard for Educators

                    As you watch one of the videos, use the prompts to guide your reflections and conversations.   Elementary   Why do you think it was important for the Prime Minister to nationally recognize what happened on Jan 29th, 2017?   What are some ways we can recognize the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec Mosque attack and Action against Islamophobia in our school/classroom?    Why is it important to stand up against hate and bullying?  What are some ways to make everyone feel welcome at school?   Secondary  Why do you think it was important to designate Jan 29th ...

Virtual Background

Download the following images to use as your virtual background during the week leading up to January 29th:                        

Friday Khutba

Organize a special jummah prayer at your mosque to pray for the victims, their families and for the safety and well-being of Canadians of all backgrounds. Register here.

Organize a Vigil

Commemorations Being Held Across Canada for the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia  Communities across Canada are organizing vigils to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. Below are some of the vigils listed by province. We will update this list with any additional vigils that we are aware of.  Note: These vigils are not organized or sponsored by NCCM. Please contact the listed organizers for any inquiries.  Do you know of a vigil/event happening in your local city? Let us know at info@nccm.ca. 

Monument Lighting

Monument Lightings for the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia  Cities across Canada will set their most prominent monuments alight in green as we approach January 29th, the anniversary of the shooting at the Islamic Cultural Centre in Québec City. Below are some of the monument lightings listed by province. We will update this list with any additional lightings that we are aware of. As community members turn their hearts and minds towards commemoration, let's make sure to remember with them. As we reflect on this dark episode in Canadian history, let's walk with those who remain ...

Green Letters Campaign

Have the entire family join in on commemorating January 29th this year by having your family contribute to our Green Letters Mural.  Step 1: Get a sheet of green paper  Step 2: On the green paper, write a letter or create a drawing/painting/collage to remember January 29th and/or a picture of a future without Islamophobia and hate in Canada. Download a green card here, for your children to create their virtual or hand drawn illustrations. Step 3: Take a photo of your drawing and post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #greensquarecampaign OR send your submissions to jannat@nccm.ca.   For more on how ...

GREEN SQUARE CAMPAIGN RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS

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. It symbolizes the fact that the deceased are, God willing, in a garden green, in a better place since they left us that night. Wear the green square in solidarity with the six widows, the seventeen children left fatherless, Aymen Derbali who is left paralyzed for life, and every single person suffering the consequences of this hateful and despicable act of violence. This year, ...

Thank Leader Jagmeet Singh for Committing to Stand Against Bill 21

This week, Leader Jagmeet Singh made history by standing on the right side of it. Canadian and Quebec Muslims and those who care deeply about civil liberties have raised their voices about Bill 21 - and we thank Jagmeet Singh and the NDP for now committing to join the battle. Standing for Quebecers and for the dignity is a non-partisan issue. We are looking forward to seeing all parties stand up for what is right. Join us in sending a letter to thank Leader Jagmeet Singh for his commitments, and call upon Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Leader Erin O'Toole to get on the right side of history and commit to join the battle against second...