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Why we're here

Purpose & goals

The goals that guide how the Collective shows up for its members and the wider campus.

Our purpose

Community, belonging, and shared care

The UWaterloo Muslim Staff and Faculty Network seeks to foster a supportive and welcoming environment for Muslim employees across campus — strengthening connection, reducing isolation, and cultivating a greater sense of belonging and community.

Belonging

Community care & belonging

Gathering regularly, sharing food, celebrating milestones, and building collective care through shared resources and experiences.

Mentorship

Peer support & mentorship

Resource sharing and mutual support among Muslim employees at different stages of their professional and personal journeys.

Growth

Learning & development

Lunch and Learns, resource sharing, and community-informed opportunities to grow — with members welcome to contribute their own expertise.

Diversity

Diversity & intersectionality

Recognizing the full diversity of Muslim cultures and backgrounds, across intersecting identities of every kind.