The Town of Ajax has launched a support page ‘Together In Peace’, following the Islamophobic attack at the Ajax Public Library on March 22.
In light of the recent Islamophobic attack and to show the town’s continued commitment to the Muslim community, it will be hosting a Community Healing Event on Friday, April 4 from 6 – 7:30 pm in Town Hall, Council Chambers. Local community leaders and officials will address attendees with the goal of fostering unity and understanding.
The town has also launched a support page with resources to connect with Muslim community leaders and organizations, as well as a space to share messages of love and solidarity. Visit the support page at ajax.ca/TogetherInPeace.
The Town of Ajax is committed to fostering a diverse community where all feel safe, valued, welcome and respected. Let’s take action and come together in a place of healing, connection and solidarity, said a town statement.
“The Islamophobic attack on a Muslim woman at the Ajax Library is appalling and unacceptable. Everyone should feel welcome and safe in our community and acts of hate will not be tolerated. I urge all residents to come together to show support for the Muslim community and offer a sense of healing during this time. Please visit our support page at ajax.ca/TogetherInPeace for details on our Community Healing Event and to share messages of love and solidarity,” said Mayor Shaun Collier.
Quick Facts
- According to Durham Regional Police, a Muslim woman was physically assaulted at the Ajax Public Library on March 22. Her hijab was forcefully removed, and an attempt was made to set it on fire.
- A Community Healing Event is being held on Friday, April 4 from 6 – 7:30 pm at Town Hall, Council Chambers to hear from local community leaders and officials committed to fostering unity and understanding.
- A support webpage has launched with resources to connect with Muslim community leaders and organizations, as well as a space to share messages of love and solidarity. Visit ajax.ca/TogetherInPeace to learn more.
- The Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force (AARTF) aims to address systemic racism and hate experienced by various groups in the Town through a hub and spoke model with identified working groups addressing disparities in racialized and underrepresented communities.
- For questions, please reach out to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team at diversity@ajax.ca.
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