Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA)

08/13/2026

DisAbled Women’s Network (DAWN) Canada is currently conducting an important national research initiative, Foundations for Sexual and Reproductive Health (The Foundations Project), focused on improving sexual and reproductive health (SRH) supports and services for women and gender-diverse people with disabilities across Canada. The project seeks to better understand the barriers, challenges, and support needs experienced by women and gender-diverse people with disabilities when accessing SRH information, services, and care.

They are currently recruiting women and gender diverse people with disabilities aged 18 years or older to take a 30- 35-minute survey. Your participation will be compensated via a $100 Everything gift card.

Interested in learning more? Check out the attached flyer in EN and FR, the project information letter, or the survey link here: https://survey.zohopublic.com/zs/bdtgwF

The survey will remain open until 15th September 2026.

DAWN Canada

08/13/2026

Amplifying Muslim voices through storytelling.

As part of CASSA’s Digital Storytelling Campaign, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Amira Elghawaby, Canada’s first and only former Special Representative on Combating Islamophobia, for an important conversation about Muslim experiences in Canada.

This podcast is part of our broader effort to create space for Muslim voices and lived experiences, highlighting the realities of Islamophobia and systemic discrimination while exploring how storytelling can help build understanding, empathy, and solidarity.

Funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Digital Storytelling Campaign brings community stories to life through podcasts, videos, and artwork, because our stories deserve to be heard.

The full podcast is coming soon. Stay tuned!

07/30/2026

Calling South Asian Newcomer Women!

Have you moved to Canada in the past 5 years? We want to hear your voice.

Join our focus group discussion on accessing sexual and reproductive health services as a newcomer. Your experiences matter and can help shape better health services for our community.

Ages 36–64
South Asian newcomer women
Arrived in Canada within the last 5 years
Receive a $50 honorarium for your time

Check your eligibility now — link in bio.
https://forms.gle/wubfKdJa6FAuLge86

07/28/2026

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

These interactive sessions are designed for seniors, youth, women, and community agencies, creating space to strengthen awareness, build confidence, and promote safer, more inclusive communities.

Interested in booking a workshop? Contact [email protected]

07/15/2026

Calling Policy Professionals!

CASSA is seeking policy professionals to join a 45 to 60 minute virtual consultation on improving access to sexual and reproductive health services for South Asian newcomer women in Ontario.

Participants will receive a $100 honorarium.

07/14/2026

CASSA Upcoming Capacity Building Series Workshop

Ethical AI for Nonprofits: Using AI with Accountability and Care

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the nonprofit sector. This virtual Capacity Building Series Workshop will explore how AI can be used responsibly, ethically, and safely while keeping privacy, human oversight, and equity at the centre of nonprofit work.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Virtual

Exclusively for CASSA and South Asian Social Justice Network members.

Interested in becoming a CASSA member? Visit: https://www.cassa.ca/membership/

06/22/2026

June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to honour the rich histories, cultures, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada.

This month and beyond, we are reminded of the importance of learning, listening, reflecting, and standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities.

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)