Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)

06/18/2026

CASSA is offering free anti-hate workshops to help communities recognize and respond to hate, misinformation, racism, and discrimination.

These interactive sessions are available virtually and in person for seniors, youth, women, and community agencies. Workshops will support participants in building confidence, strengthening digital literacy, learning reporting pathways, and promoting empathy, belonging, inclusion, and allyship.

Interested in booking a workshop? Contact [email protected]

06/16/2026

CASSA is launching a national campaign to raise awareness about the systemic discrimination faced by Muslims in Canada.

We are inviting Muslim individuals to share their lived experiences through our story submission form. Selected participants may be invited to appear in a video where their face and/or voice, and story are shared publicly.

Your story can help raise awareness, spark change, and build solidarity across communities.

Scan the QR code to submit your story. To learn more about the project, contact Samaha at [email protected]

Link to submit your story: https://forms.gle/xmeDdZDRaR58v4YBA

06/15/2026

We’re hiring!
CASSA is looking for a Summer Research Assistant intern to support community-based research projects focused on South Asian communities, health equity, sexual and reproductive healthcare access, and systemic barriers across Canada.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about research, social justice, community engagement, public policy, and knowledge mobilization. The role will support literature reviews, participant recruitment, data collection, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, research communications, and community outreach.

Position: Research Assistant
Contract: July 6 to August 28, 2026
Location: Hybrid, Toronto/GTA
Deadline to apply: June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Apply here :

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (35 hours/week)Contract Duration: July 6 – August 28, 2026 (8 weeks - Canada Summer Jobs Position)Compensation: $18/hourWork Model: Hybrid (remote work with one day in office per week and required in-person meetings, events, and occasional travel within the GTA)

06/15/2026

We’re hiring!
CASSA is looking for a Summer intern for a Health Equity Assistant to support our health equity initiatives, including our annual Health Equity Summit and our Sexual and Reproductive Health Research Project.

This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about health equity, community-based research, social justice, outreach, and event planning. The role will support research, communications, stakeholder engagement, knowledge mobilization, and community outreach activities.

Position: Health Equity Assistant
Contract: July 6 to August 28, 2026
Location: Hybrid, Toronto/GTA
Deadline to apply: June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Apply here:

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (35 hours/week)Contract Duration: July 6 – August 28, 2026 (8 weeks - Canada Summer Jobs Position)Compensation: $18/hourWork Model: Hybrid (remote work with one day in office per week and required in-person meetings, events, and occasional travel within the GTA)

06/15/2026

We’re hiring!!!

CASSA is looking for a summer intern for the Digital Innovation Assistant to support our digital communications, social media, content creation, AI innovation, and community storytelling work.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is creative, tech-savvy, and passionate about social justice, digital media, and using technology to create community impact.

Position: Digital Innovation Assistant
Contract: July 6 to August 28, 2026
Location: Hybrid, Toronto/GTA
Deadline to apply: June 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Apply here:

Job Type: Fixed-Term Contract (35 hours/week)Contract Duration: July 6 – August 28, 2026 (8 weeks - Canada Summer Jobs Position)Compensation: $18/hourWork Model: Hybrid (remote work with one day in office per week and required in-person meetings, events, and occasional travel within the GTA)

06/10/2026

We are pleased to share that the CROWNING US Women’s Heart and Brain Health Workshop, hosted by the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Alliance (CWHHA) in partnership with the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians, was successfully held on June 3, 2026 at Centennial College.The session brought together women from the community for an engaging and meaningful conversation on heart and brain health across the lifespan. Participants shared valuable lived experiences, insights, and perspectives in a welcoming and interactive space. The discussions were impactful and will directly inform national efforts to improve care, awareness, and support for women and underserved communities across Canada. A special thanks to Monica Parry, Hina Ali, Saleema Allana and Salima Hemani for leading and organizing the workshop.

Canadian Women's Heart Health Alliance - CWHHA

06/05/2026

🤝✨Last Friday, Deepa Mattoo, our CEO, was a featured panellist at the South Asian Heritage Month Reception at Toronto City Hall!

This event, hosted by the Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA), Councillor Neethan Shan, and United Way Greater Toronto, was a powerful celebration of South Asian heritage and a vital space for critical conversation.

Grounded in the theme “Collective Care, Collective Power, and Collective Impact,” the conversation addressed the real, pressing challenges facing South Asian communities today. We discussed the rise of hate — including Anti Sikh Hate, Islamophobia, and South Asian racism — and explored how we can build genuine cross community solidarity.

We share our gratitude to the hosts for bringing us together for this important conversation about actionable solutions rooted in care, collaboration, and a shared commitment to justice 💙

06/05/2026

On Tuesday, June 2nd, we gathered at Maison du développement durable in Tiohtiá:ke/Montreal for the Quebec South Asian Social Justice Summit: Beyond the Mosaic.

We didn't just want to talk about surface-level multiculturalism. Together with local organizers, activists, and community members, we dove deep into the real institutional barriers facing our communities in Quebec and began mapping out a collective path forward for genuine regional advocacy and solidarity.

From an incredible roundtable discussion to a powerful keynote speech, the energy in the room made one thing clear: our communities are ready to move past the mosaic and reclaim our rights.

A massive thank you to our brilliant speakers and facilitators, to everyone who brought their vision to the tables, and to the team at Mama Khan for nourishing us so beautifully throughout the afternoon!

This is just the beginning for the South Asian Social Justice Network (SASJN) here in Quebec. Want to get involved in our upcoming working groups and regional campaigns? Contact us at [email protected]!

06/02/2026

Alberta’s first-ever South Asian Social Justice Summit was a meaningful and powerful success.

On May 24, we welcomed 89 attendees, including community organizations, leaders, policymakers, advocates, and representatives from the Calgary Police Service, for an important conversation around justice, equity, belonging, and community wellbeing.

Together, we discussed critical issues impacting South Asian communities, including workers’ rights, racism, Islamophobia, mental health, immigration challenges, and access to justice.

One of the most powerful moments of the event was the launch of our community video:
“We Are Still Here: Real Voices, Real Stories”
featuring lived experiences and voices from across our communities.

This Summit was not about division; it was about bringing people together, creating understanding, and building stronger partnerships and solutions for the future.

Thank you to everyone who attended, supported, spoke, volunteered, and believed in this vision. This is only the beginning.

05/29/2026

Key recommendations were developed to strengthen prevention, improve response, and enhance support for those impacted by “honour-based violence” through coordinated, culturally informed, trauma-aware, and equity-focused approaches. Read the full report to learn more!

United Way Greater Toronto
Women's Mosque of Canada