Recognizing and Countering AntiSemitism and Islamophobia

Given the dramatic rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents and hate crime in Canada and worldwide, it is important that we not only learn how to recognize these odious forms of discrimination but are also prepared to do something about it. To commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we are pleased to welcome two long time allies and activists in anti-oppression work.

Please join us for this important and timely session facilitated by Shahid Akhtar and Dr. Karen Mock.

Shahid Akhtar, Mediator and Co-Chair, Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims (CAJM)
Since co-founding the Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims 22 years ago he has been actively engaged in promoting a Canadian model of understanding and positive communication and bridging the divides between faith and intercultural communities. He is currently writing a book, "The Reluctant Cousins: Jewish-Muslim Relations in the 21st Century-Imagining the Possibilities".

Dr. Karen Mock, Human Rights Consultant and President JSpaceCanada
Dr. Mock is a human rights consultant, educational psychologist and teacher educator. She is former Executive Directorof the Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF), former National Director of the League for Human Rights of B’nai Brith Canada, and Past Chair of the Canadian Multiculturalism Advisory Committee (CMAC) to the Secretary of State. Considered a pioneer in the field, she was a founding member of the Anti-Racist Multicultural Education Network ofOntario (AMENO), Blacks and Jews in Dialogue, the Women’s Interfaith Dialogue (WIN), the Canadian Association of Jews and Muslims (CAJM), and the Arab Jewish Leadership Dialogue Group.