Introduction to Islamophobia Workshop
About this Event
The session will explore the different forms of Islamophobia experienced in contemporary society, strategies for addressing Islamophobia, and available resources for individuals seeking support. The presentation will also cover relevant legal rights, workplace accommodations, and avenues for reporting and responding to incidents of Islamophobia. Dinner and child minding will be included.
Date: November 13, 2026
Time: 6 PM
Location: Thompson Rivers University, Room HOL 190
Facilitator: Aisha Afzal
About the speaker: Aisha Afzal is a registered social worker and psychotherapist committed to providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care. She supports clients in both the public health system and a community-based practice, grounding her work in trauma-informed, anti-oppressive principles. Aisha holds a Master of Social Work with a clinical mental health focus from the University of Toronto and post-graduate training in various therapeutic modalities.
Guided by a deep commitment to collective care and justice, she serves on the steering committee of the Islamophobia Legal Assistance Hotline to help build accessible, affirming support for those affected by Islamophobia.
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