Overview

Advocacy Day is an annual national gathering that brings together Muslim leaders, advocates, and community representatives from across Canada to engage federal decision makers on key issues impacting Muslim communities. Organized by the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), the event creates a vital platform for dialogue, policy influence, and collective action at the highest levels of government.

Each year, Noor is invited as a recognized community leader to represent Edmonton’s Muslim community, share lived experiences, and elevate priority issues through thoughtful communication and strategic engagement.

Summary

As a recurring delegate, Noor participates in federal roundtables, advocacy meetings with Members of Parliament, and national discussions focused on safety, inclusion, Islamophobia, and equitable policy development. Her presence contributes to a unified national voice rooted in community experience, cultural insight, and clear, values-based communication.

The project also includes actively engaging in NCCM’s national recommendations, shaping public narrative through lived experience, and supporting the advancement of policies that strengthen safety, dignity, and belonging for Muslim communities across the country.

Strategy Snapshot

This project requires a combination of policy understanding, communication skill, and community-rooted leadership. The strategy focuses on:

• Communicating community needs through clear, grounded, and compelling storytelling.
• Translating local community experiences into national-level advocacy messages.
• Participating in coordinated advocacy efforts that align with NCCM’s policy recommendations.
• Bringing Edmonton’s unique lived realities into national conversations about safety, equity, and Islamophobia.
• Building relationships with policy makers, MPs, and federal partners through respectful dialogue.
• Contributing to a national narrative rooted in resilience, justice, and inclusion.

At the heart of the strategy:

Advocacy is leadership, and leadership begins with raising your voice for others.