Together in Peace
The Town of Ajax is deeply committed to fostering a community where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. In light of the Islamophobic attack at the Ajax Public Library on March 22, this page is a resource for healing, connection and solidarity.
Statements from Town of Ajax Leadership
- Statement from the Ajax Anti-Racism Task Force regarding anti-Muslim racism incident at the Library
- Statement from Mayor Collier & Library Board Chair regarding act of violence at Ajax Library
Resources
- EVENT: April 7, 2025, Gendered Islamophobia and Public Space: a roundtable, Ajax, Ontario
- National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Community Safety Kit
- National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) Islamophobia Incident Report
- Government of Canada Resources on Combatting Islamophobia
- Wilfred Laurier University's Canadian Islamophobia Industry Research Project
- Centre for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies Anti-Muslim Racism Beyond Islamophobia Resource Guide
- Bella Hijabs Muslim Mental Health Resources
- islamophobia.io - Tell a story. Save a life.
Support
- Weaving Wellness Centre
- Nisa Foundation
- Naseeha Mental Health
- Khalil Center
- The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto
Community Healing Event
Thank you to all who took part in the Community Healing Event on Friday, April 4 at Ajax Town Hall, Council Chambers. Speakers at the event were open about the impact of hate targeting communities, and fostered a sense of unity, understanding and safety for all.
Speakers included:
- Durham Regional Police Service, Chief Peter Moreira
- Deputy Mayor, Sterling Lee
- Amira Elghawaby: Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia
- Kubra Mir: Muslim Women of Region of Durham
- Fatema Abdella: National Council of Canadian Muslims
Guests were also engaged in meaningful, collective dialogue, centering the lived experiences of Muslim community members.
It is essential that we continue to come together in peace – Ajax is a home for all to feel safe, valued and respected.
Share Your Message of Love and Solidarity
We invite you to contribute messages of love, unity and support. Together, we can amplify voices of compassion and resilience, showing that hate has no place in Ajax.
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Not in Ajax. Not anywhere. As a postal worker, I see the strength of our community every day—neighbours helping neighbours, cultures blending, voices rising together. That’s the Canada know and love. Hate divides but love builds. Let’s push forward!
I am so sorry you were targeted by this violence, it is unacceptable; please know that my household and all the neighbours I have spoken with stand in solidarity with you and will work for love and care in this city. Wishing you healing from trauma.
We are one people that came from the same source. Our physical characteristics are different making each one unique in so many ways. Hatred and discrimination have no place anywhere. Embrace diversity, exercise tolerance and show your love to all.
Christian Faith Outreach Centre (CFOC), alongside neighbours and faith leaders, is deeply saddened by the recent attack at the Ajax Public Library. Our thoughts, prayers, and support are with the victim, her family, and the community as she recovers
Hate has no place anywhere. Thank you for this opportunity to show our solidarity and strength as a community. Compassion is stronger than hate.
This must feel especially painful that this happened during Ramadan; please know that across Canada thousands are wishing they could bring you some comfort. For now, know that here in Nova Scotia my family stands up against Islamophobia.
Please know that I stand with you and will do what I can to protect your right to a peaceful and safe life in Ajax. Draw on your faith, your family, your Muslim community and in our local community of Ajax to persevere. This attack hit us all.
No one should feel unsafe in their community, especially in a library. My heart breaks for this kind young woman. You are loved and supported.
As a resident of Ajax, I want more diversity programs to celebrate diversity. My family has been deeply concerned with the Islamophobic incident at the library. Let’s promote tolerance and respect to each other.
Not in our community! Not in Canada! Not anywhere. We strongly condemn acts of Islamophobia, hate, xenophobia and racism! We support you to wear your hijab and to live and express your faith openly and in peace.
Praying for healing in our community. ❤️🩹
Durham is my community and in my community there is room for all. I am sorry that this act of hate happened and I am sorry for anyone who is not or does not feel safe in our community. Wishing the Muslim mom and her family that they feel love.
Sending love and solidarity to the Muslim community and to anyone who has experienced hate in their lives. We stand with you and know that you are not alone. There is no place for hate or discrimination in our city, we must lead with love, always!
To my dear Muslim brothers and sisters: I am so sorry this hateful act has occurred in our town. I pray we will build a community where you feel safe, included, and at ease. We are with you <3
We are with you who are hurt with the act of hate and cowardice.
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To My community....you are resilient in the face of hate. You are patient in the face of struggle. You Belong!
Sending love and support to all those who are hurt by this, and any act of hate.