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Conversations about Race in BC

Islamophobia

Join Coquitlam Public Library in this 5-part speaker series with people from diverse backgrounds sharing their stories.

This series brings awareness of people who are from different cultural groups and how everyone's story is different. The speakers have experienced prejudice, social exclusion or stigma. The best way for Canadians to build a better future for all is to understand and appreciate everyone’s experiences.

This session we are partnering with Foundations for a Path Forward for a session about Islamophobia. The speakers will cover the following topics:

• Overview of Islamic beliefs, practices, and culture
• Dispelling stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam and Muslims
• Encouraging respectful dialogue and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims
• Supporting Muslim employees and colleagues in the workplace and community

There will be time for questions from the audience.

Registration is recommended for each session, but drop-ins are welcome. 

Light refreshments will be served.

If you have any questions, please contact Ann at ajohannes@coqlibrary.ca or Aman at asaroya@coqlibrary.ca 

Other events in this speaker series include:

• October 11 - Indigenous Culture 
• October 18 - Immigrants 
• October 25 - Antisemitism
• November 8 - Allyship 

Thank you to the Province of British Columbia for providing us the funding for this series. This program is supported by the BC Multiculturalism grants.

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