"Arab and Muslim Identities on Trial: Youth Step Up and Speak Out!" will be a conference hosted by youth, and for youth. It will be a safe and open forum for youth to discuss and exchange ideas regarding hate crimes against Arabs and Muslims, and the ways in which we can respond to issues of Islamophobia in healthy, non-violent, and creative means. We will be having presenters from various age groups, although mostly youth. They will present on topics such as: the policing of Arab and Muslim communities, Arabs and Muslims in the media, and responses to Islamophobia. Although our target audience is youth, everyone is welcome to attend (regardless of race and ethnicity, gender, religion, sect, sexual orientation, and political affiliation).

The day will begin with a representative from CAIR-Canada who will be giving the key-note speech. Panels will follow for the rest of the morning and afternoon. The conference will end with various workshops so that the audience can divide into smaller groups and participate in a more interactive setting.

Date: Saturday May 3, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 6:00pm
Venue: North York Memorial Hall
Address: 5110 Yonge Street
Free Admission and Lunch and snacks will be provided.

This conference is funded by the City of Toronto's Access and Equity City Grants