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Muslim Employee Community Network

Multiple phases of the moon, to honour that a crescent moon symbol is often linked with Islamic communities.

Welcome to our community

We are a volunteer-powered, faith-based network representing Muslim faculty and staff at 成人大片. Our community network supports Muslim employees by providing content and connections relevant to the unique challenges Muslims face and advocating for resources that can help offer solutions. Our goal is to build awareness and bridge support for the complex, intersectional experience of Muslims at 成人大片.

A crescent moon symbol is often linked with Islamic communities. Our logo, representing the moon phases, demonstrates our respect for the broad spectrum of what it means to be Muslim and our aim to build community based on our similarities rather than differences.

All who identify as Muslim at 成人大片 are welcome to join our network鈥檚 events, resources and safe spaces.

Stay up to date on the latest updates, resources and events

Resources for Muslims on campus

Spiritual counselling with Imam Yasin Dwyer

The Muslim Employee Community Network, in partnership with the , has arranged for Imam Yasin Dwyer to be available to students, faculty and staff for spiritual counselling, guest speaking and consultation with 成人大片 student groups, faculty and departments as needed through the 2024鈥2025 academic year.

Chaplains provide professional and confidential counselling in areas including spiritual care and sustenance, academic and career counselling, coping with stress and anxiety, mitigating relationships, and dealing with religious doubt and uncertainty. 

Book a 45-minute appointment in person or online

The number of sessions an individual can book is not limited, ensuring that everyone who needs support can receive it. 

Appointments are available in-person or online.

Dates: Every Thursday from now April 28, 2025

Location: VIC building (285 Victoria St) or online via Zoom

Duration: 45-minute sessions

Services are free of cost and available for 成人大片 community members. The Muslim Chaplaincy is a registered charity fully funded by community supporters.

Spaces on the 成人大片 campus

There are a few dedicated spaces on campus, as well as a few quiet spaces that some frequent as prayer space:

Room name

Location

Description

SCC Multi-Faith Room


OAK-319, 3rd floor, SCC (55 Gould St.)

The Multi-Faith Room provides a quiet atmosphere for prayer and meditation on a drop-in basis. Room hours are posted on the door. Learn how to get there on .

TRS EDI Well-being Space

TRS 1-045, 7th floor, TRSM (55 Dundas St. W.)

This space is available to all students, faculty and staff and is open to those of all faiths/spiritualities for prayer or meditation. Learn how to get there on .

CUI Meeting Room

CUI-219, 2nd floor, CUI (44 Gerrard St. E.) 

This meeting room is a bookable space by those who work in the Centre for Urban Innovation. When available, it can be used by individuals or small groups for brief private prayer or meditation after rolling down the blinds on the windows and doors. 

Some community members may also use some hallways, stairways, empty offices or rooms as prayer spaces between classes or during breaks. We recommend you exercise caution and vigilance when doing so and, if possible, speak with your professor or manager about ways to increase safety. 

Join the Muslim Student Association for weekly Jummah prayer

罢惭鲍鈥檚 Muslim Student Association hosts weekly Jummah prayer on campus. to view the latest available time and location.

Masjids nearby the 成人大片 campus

There are also masjids within a short walk of campus:

Room name

Location

Description

168 Dundas St. W.

This multi-floor masjid offers five daily prayers and multiple weekly Jummah prayer options. 

98 Bond St.

This masjid is located on the second floor of a building at the south end of 成人大片's main campus.

Centre for Student Development and Counselling

Students are encouraged to contact the Centre for Student Development and Counselling.

Community Safety and Security

Community Safety and Security can help you file a report if you have been involved in a security incident related to Islamophobia, be it a verbal or physical attack. 

WalkSafe Program 

罢惭鲍鈥檚 WalkSafe Program is available for all community members 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To request WalkSafe, call 416-979-5040 or email walksafe@torontomu.ca.

Personal Safety Planning Sessions 

Personal Safety Planning Sessions are also available for individuals, groups and teams.

Consent Comes First

Consent Comes First can support you with referrals, advocacy and advice if you have faced gender-based violence including gendered Islamophobia and sexual violence.

Human Rights Services

As part of the Office of the Vice-President, Equity and Community Inclusion (OVPECI), Human Rights Services can provide advice and coaching on responding to Islamophobia on campus and guide you through the process to report an incident or make a complaint related to Islamophobia.

Workplace Wellbeing Services 

As part of Human Resources, Workplace Wellbeing Services can provide support with workplace accommodation requests and questions about sick leave for individuals who require time off or modified duties resulting from Islamophobia.

Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Faculty and staff members can access support, including culturally specific, individual counselling, through 罢惭鲍鈥檚 Employee and Family Assistance Program, Telus Health. This service pairs employees with counsellors who share experiences or specialize in areas such as gender, language, ethnicity, religion and more. To make a request, employees can contact the Care Access Centre at 1-844-880-9142.

The Muslim Legal Support Centre (MLSC) aims to address the harms Muslims experience from Islamophobia, discrimination, and poverty by providing comprehensive legal services that meet their specific needs and concerns.

Canadian Muslim Counselling provides diverse services supporting holistic well-being, including mental health and counselling services in the form of individual therapy, premarital counselling, marital and family therapy, and religious counselling. 

Khalil Center is a psychological and spiritual community wellness center advancing the professional practice of psychology rooted in Islamic principles.

NCCM鈥檚 know your rights guides

Knowing your rights and responsibilities is an important step in ensuring that you and those around you are being treated fairly under the law. The National Council of Canadian Muslims has produced two guides to help empower employees and students to advocate for themselves where they work and study.

Responding to Islamophobia or hate

  1. Consider your own personal safety. If you are facing a crisis or emergency, please contact the appropriate services such as 911 and/or Community Safety and Security.
  2. Speak to your supervisor about how you can proceed. Facing hate in the workplace is challenging, and understanding the options available to you is often a major barrier. The process for reporting or escalating an incident will vary widely based on what has occurred. For example, reporting microaggressions will have a very different process than an incident involving violence.
  3. Consider contacting support services 鈥 well-being services, union representatives, Human Resources, and Human Rights Services are all examples of the types of groups on campus that may be able to support you by advocating for your needs or supporting you through the process.
  4. Consider external support services 鈥 the National Canadian Council of Muslims . You might also want to refer to legal services or contextually-informed counselling services such as the , , , , or .

Resources for our allies

We鈥檙e here to support allies in fostering an inclusive environment for Muslim staff and students at 成人大片. Whether you're leading a project, organizing an event, or developing policies, our network offers consultations to help ensure your initiatives are respectful and considerate of Muslim perspectives. By working with us, you can create spaces and experiences that are truly welcoming and inclusive for all members of our community.

Whether you are building your department鈥檚 EDI strategy or looking to make sure that your project is inclusive, please contact the Muslim Employee Community Network鈥檚 co-chairs.

Islam is the fastest-growing religion, fueled by a young and diverse population. Muslims come from a wide range of cultures across the globe, making the Muslim community one of the most culturally diverse. As a result, the experiences of Muslims often intersect with those of other equity-seeking groups, creating a rich tapestry of shared challenges and opportunities for advocacy. Read more about Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism here.

Student-facing staff are frequently the first point of contact when students are experiencing distress. Familiarize yourself with strategies that can be helpful, especially when your role does not require you to act as a support service. Read more here.

If your role at 成人大片 does require you to provide support services to students and you want to improve your understanding of Muslims students and their unique experiences, consider consulting with the .

Naseeha provides the Muslim Community with compassionate, culturally sensitive mental health support services. Its services are specifically built to support youth through a free 24/7 helpline, online therapy programs, and educational initiatives, helping them navigate life鈥檚 challenges with compassion and understanding. .

Downloads and digital resources

The front cover of a postcard with mutliple Muslim community members, one in a wheelchair. The headline reads "I pledge to act in solidarity against Islamophobia"

Display your pledge to act in solidarity against Islamophobia 

Join the and displaying it in your office or communal workspaces and telling people about it.

The front cover of a poster that says "How to be an effective ally during Ramadan".

How to be an effective ally during Ramadan

on how to be an effective ally during Ramadan and share it with others.

An example of a Ramadan-themed virtual Zoom background.

Ramadan-themed virtual backgrounds

of decorative Ramadan-themed virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom call!

The front cover of the promotional materials for the Muslim Champlaincy. It pictures a person in a hijab praying, and the headline "Put your faith in therapy".

Chaplaincy promotional materials

Help encourage others to overcome mental health stigma by promoting the with this suite of p

Get in touch

To get in touch with the Muslim Employee Community Network, please contact

Farhan Zia
Director, Programs and Strategic Initiatives
Office of Zone Learning and Strategic Initiatives
farhanzia@torontomu.ca

Imran Ali
Coordinator, Client Services
Office of the Registrar
imran.a.ali@torontomu.ca