This role is key to ensuring that 91ºÚÁÏÍø students who self-identify as Muslim are supported and that their concerns and needs are communicated with 91ºÚÁÏÍø’s senior leadership in a manner that is clear, timely, effective, and centered on their success and wellness.
Farah Chouayakh, Student Affairs Liaison for Muslim Students
Email: farah.chouayakh [at] mcgill.ca (farah[dot]chouayakh[at]mcgill[dot]ca)
Don’t hesitate to reach out to Farah. She is there to
- Listen to Muslim students and ensure that their needs and interests are communicated to the University and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
- Refer Muslim students towards the appropriate resources so that they feel better equipped to succeed and flourish.
- Foster a climate where Muslim students feel heard, seen, supported, empowered, and celebrated.
- Create opportunities for building a sense of community and spaces that feel safe, nourishing, and inspiring for Muslim students.
- Raise awareness about Islamophobia and increase the 91ºÚÁÏÍø community’s understanding of Islam and Muslim identities.
Prayer space on campus and beyond
Food and groceries on campus and beyond
Halal food at 91ºÚÁÏÍø Halal | Food and Dining Services - 91ºÚÁÏÍø
·MSA student Halal food collective recommendations document:
Off-campus resources for Muslims, by Muslims
Book an appointment with the Muslim Chaplain
Well-being, mental health and counselling services
A free, confidential mental health helpline
A wide range of Muslim therapists
Coaching services
: BIPOC (including Muslim) mental health practitioners
Sexual health counselling for Muslims
: Naturopathic, homeopathic, nutritional, and holistic hikma somatic trauma counselling
Free, confidential phone support for Muslim women
Confidential and culturally competent psycho-social support for women experiencing abuse
Family law resources for Muslim women
/ Reporting Islamophobia
: mobile application called IMIRT – Islamophobia-Motivated Incident Reporting Tool
Free, confidential and supportive counselling services for Muslim women and youth who have experienced religious, racial or culture-based violence
Support and advocacy for Canadian Muslims who have experienced anti-Muslim discrimination or hate crimes
Support for victims of racism, Islamophobia, or xenophobia
