The London Muslim community, and Muslim community at large suffered a devastating loss. Oftentimes, when such a tragedy occurs, a collective feeling of helplessness arises. Although an understandable feeling, our youth chose to use their grief and hopelessness as a catalyst to create meaningful change. They have created a path forward for other youth to move beyond their pain, giving them strength in their voices. This video captures the story of YCCI and the resilience they have inspired amongst youth and the community at large.
Islamophobia is on the rise, locally and globally.
In the past five years, more Muslims have been killed in targeted hate crimes in Canada than in any other G7 country, contradicting the tolerance and inclusion that is often proclaimed by the nation. In 2017, six lives were lost during the Quebec mosque shooting. In 2020, a Toronto mosque volunteer was brutally killed while serving his community. On June 6th, 2021, an act of islamophobia took the lives of four family members, devastating the community of London, Ontario and the world at large.
