DEI: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At MCASS, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are not abstract concepts but lived values woven into the fabric of our mission since our founding in 2004.
Before DEI became a mainstream framework, we were already creating programs for diverse communities, especially those facing systemic inequities every day, including newcomer and refugee families from Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, and beyond.
Our vision of “a just and equitable society” reflects our commitment to fostering belonging, preserving cultural and religious identity, and ensuring every child and family can thrive without compromise.
We apply this DEI stance by delivering person-centred, culturally specific, and trauma-informed programs that are inclusive to all, Muslim and non-Muslim alike.
From Lives Rewritten supporting newcomer youth to Scarborough Simbas offering inclusive recreational opportunities, our services are designed to remove barriers and foster a safe, inclusive space for those historically marginalized by systemic Islamophobia and discrimination. Our programs are designed to address DEI gaps in current programming.
We partner with both Muslim and non-Muslim organizations, offer faith-sensitive mental health supports, advocate within child welfare systems, and engage in research and education to drive meaningful, equitable change. At MCASS, inclusion isn’t new, it’s how we’ve always worked.
To help others build similarly welcoming environments, we have also created 12 DEI-centered workshops and a comprehensive resource list to support institutions in embedding these values into their own work.
Our DEI workshops and resources were developed by MCASS staff and placement students as a starting point for learning. They are for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional legal or clinical advice. Organizations should adapt materials to their context and consult relevant experts. MCASS is not liable for how these resources are implemented.
DEI Course Menu
Here are 100 DEI resources with links.
Disclaimer: Our DEI workshops and resources were developed by MCASS staff as a starting point for learning. They are for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional legal or clinical advice. Organizations should adapt materials to their context and consult relevant experts. MCASS is not liable for how these resources are implemented.