بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
A Muslim-led initiative
Salaam is a greeting of peace and an invitation to know one another.
We are a Muslim-led initiative advancing safer, more responsive, and inclusive experiences for Muslim individuals and families accessing human services in Canada. Through practitioner education and reflective learning, we bridge Muslim lived experiences and professional practice.
Our mission
This work began in a social work classroom, took root in the Islamic value of Salaam, and today focuses on practice change across Canadian human services.
What we focus on
Three areas of impact.
Practitioner education
Reflective, case-based learning for social work, healthcare, education, and mental health. We move past surface awareness toward how practitioners assess, understand, and respond. Salaam in Human Services is our first pilot.
Read moreOrganizational practice change
We help organizations develop meaningful practice commitments. In the longer arc, the Salaam Recognition Framework will honour organizations that have committed to reflection, learning, and accountability.
Read moreResearch and advocacy
Community consultation, research, and Muslim perspectives shared with the systems that shape Muslim experiences in Canada. The goal is to influence the systems, not only the interactions.
Read moreA few ways in
Read our story. Support the work when you’re ready.
The project is being built slowly and with care. Learn where it came from, or help fund the community consultation, pilot, and research that come next.