Islamaphobia: Farouk Chebib

Farouk Chebib: When Farouk Chebib arrived in Canada to teach engineering nearly half a century ago, he found a much different Winnipeg than the city he lives in today. He and his wife settled here from Syria because they felt so welcome in such a diverse community. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. After 9/11, seeds of mistrust were planted that have sprouted into Islamaphobia, said the retired professor. Chebib has seen a shift in attitudes toward groups "who are different" and against the multiculturalism that drew them to Canada, he said. Grade 12 grad Amandeep Sehira is the first winner of a diversity award founded by retired engineering professor Farouk Chebib left and his wife, Laila right . Photo Store "It was more tolerant." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.