Commemorations and campaigns — Combatting Islamophobia
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia shares educational materials supporting national campaigns and commemorative events promoting awareness of Muslim communities in Canada. These materials highlight key initiatives that honour the resilience, contributions, and lived experiences of Canadian Muslims.
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Canadian Islamic History Month
First established in 2007, Canadian Islamic History Month is a time to recognize, celebrate and reflect on the rich history, culture, and contributions of Muslims in Canada. This commemorative month also provides an opportunity for all Canadians to engage in dialogue and advance understanding, while fostering greater inclusion and appreciation of the diversity of Canadian Muslim communities.
To help mark the month wherever you are, please find below material that you can download, print, and share!
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Together for Canada – 2025
Together for Canada is a reminder that together, we can advance inclusion for a country where everyone has a place, a voice, and a future. Together for Canada reminds us of our shared responsibility to confront hate in all of its forms, and when united, we stand stronger in protecting Canadian values of diversity and understanding of one another.
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia invites all Canadians to join the Together for Canada campaign. Through powerful stories of resilience, success, and belonging from Canadian Muslims, the campaign also encourages allyship in the face of rising Islamophobia.
At the heart of this campaign is the Canadian Guide to Understanding and Combatting Islamophobia: For a more inclusive Canada — a practical, easy-to-use tool that helps all Canadians recognize Islamophobia and take meaningful action toward inclusion.
Read the Guide. Share the stories. Stand Together for Canada.
Together for Canada – Video Series
Good things happen to those who stay hopeful, work hard and stay true to their dreams.
I try to ensure that every person in the community feels included wherever they are, whether at university or in their workplace.
I believe that women are the backbone of society and when we rise, the whole world rises with us.
For me, what truly motivates me is seeing someone progress after a conversation, an idea, or a project I have been a part of.
One of the reasons why I love the work that I do in working with youth is because I get to be the adult and the mentor that I wish I had growing up.
Together for Canada – Poster
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims poster” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Together for Canada poster” [PDF - 5 MB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster “Together for Canada poster” - text version
Poster featuring side-by-side pictures of three women, two of which are wearing hijabs, and two men. In the middle of a panel below the pictures sits a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangular and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. Two QR codes appear on each side of this panel.
Text on the poster:
Canadian Islamic History Month
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Working, Succeeding, Standing
Together for Canada
Travailler, réussir, avancer
Ensemble pour le Canada
Watch 5 Inspirational Stories
Regardez 5 récits inspirants
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
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Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims — 2024
The Office of the Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is inviting Canadians to mark Islamic History Month 2024 by paying tribute to the rich contributions of generations of Canadian Muslims.
From the first recorded Muslims hailing from Scotland in 1851, to Canada’s first mosque in Edmonton led by pioneering visionary Muslim women, the presence of Muslims in Canada is longstanding and inspirational. Canadian Muslims continue to contribute and excel in every field, including:
- business
- history
- science
- philanthropy
- public service
- media
- academia
- the arts
- medicine
- agriculture
- entertainment
- entrepreneurship and much more.
As we reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future, let this month be a time to honor and recognize the contributions of Muslims in Canada throughout the generations.
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims poster” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims poster” [PDF - 3 MB]
Canadian Islamic History Month poster “Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims poster” - text version
Poster with a collage of pictures of 25 men, children and women with some wearing the hijab. People are placed and distributed in shapes of diamonds surrounding a half maple leaf shape. Pictures range from people posing and smiling to the camera to others smiling at each other. Some are standing, others are sitting on the floor. In one picture, a pair of hands is embracing another hand. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape.
Text on the poster:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating Generations of Canadian Muslims
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrer les générations musulmanes canadiennes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
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Celebrating the Contributions of Muslim Women and Girls – 2023
Celebrating the Contributions of Muslim Women and Girls – Poster 1
This campaign is based on focus groups held with women and girls in the city of Edmonton (Alberta) following a series of hate-motivated attacks on visibly Muslim women, many who were also Black.
The campaign demonstrates the vibrancy and resilience of Muslim women and girls, who are an integral part of Canadian Islamic History. The Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia is pleased to shine a spotlight on this grassroots campaign, by Sisters Dialogue.
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 1” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 1” [PDF - 1.2 MB]
Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 1” - text version
Poster with a picture of 7 women lying on their backs forming a circle. They are smiling at one another and are dressed in different and colourful traditional Islamic clothes. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
Text on the poster:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Celebrating the Contributions of Muslim Women and Girls - Poster 2
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 2” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 2” [PDF - 580.7 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 2” - text version
Poster with a picture of 3 women seated, leaning on one another. Two of them are looking at the camera, the third is looking up. All are dressed in black. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
Text on the poster:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Celebrating the Contributions of Muslim Women and Girls - Poster 3
The primary text version of the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 3” is presented following the alternate PDF version.
Download the Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 3” [PDF - 816 KB]
Canadian Islamic History Month “Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls poster 3” - text version
Poster with a picture of mother and daughter facing each other, their foreheads and noses touching. Their eyes are closed. The top part is decorated with a semi-circle composed of a mosaic of triangle and diamond shapes surrounding a white maple leaf shape. The shapes are different tones of grey. The bottom part is green with white text.
Text on the poster:
Office of the Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
Bureau de la représentante spéciale du Canada chargée de la lutte contre l’islamophobie
Canadian Islamic History Month
Celebrating the contributions of Muslim women and girls
Mois canadien de l’histoire islamique
Célébrons les contributions des femmes et des filles musulmanes
Canadian Heritage / Patrimoine canadien
"Canada" wordmark
Green Square campaign — Video
Every year in the week leading up to the January 29th National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, we honour the victims and survivors in many ways, one of which is by wearing a symbolic green square.
Watch this video to learn more about the Green Square campaign, and how to be a part of it. The campaign launched in January 2020 by the National Council of Canadian Muslims.