Yumna Afzaal, 15, Madiha Salman, 44, Talat Afzaal, 74, and Salman Afzaal, 46, left to right, were out for an evening walk in London, Ontario.
The Afzaal Family
May
Commemorating Our London Family Across Canada: Marking The One Year Anniversary After the Murder of Members of the Afzaal Family
Written by Making HeadlinesJune 6, 2022 marks the one year anniversary of the murder of four members of the Afzaal family in London, Ontario.
The Afzaal family was taking an evening stroll when they were struck down at the intersection of Hyde Park Road and South Carriage Road.
Salman Afzaal, 46, his 44-year-old wife, Madiha Salman, their 15-year-old daughter, Yumna, and her 74-year-old grandmother, Talat Afzaal, were killed.
The couple's nine-year-old son was seriously hurt but survived.
Nathaniel Veltman, 21, is facing four counts of first-degree murder, one count of attempted murder, and associated terrorism charges. Veltman's trial begins on Sept. 5, 2023, with 12 weeks set aside for the proceedings. The trial will be presided by Justice Renee M. Pomerance.
EVENTS
Events are being organized in London, Ontario and across Canada to commemorate this tragic anniversary. If there is an event you would like us to add, please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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June 6: Brave Space: Memorial for the Afzaal Family (Our London Family) organized by Abrar Trauma and Mental Health
June 9: Project Resilience Against Islamophobia organized by Can Heal Project
London, Ontario
June 5: March for Our London Family with Dr. Omar Suleiman organized by Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI)
June 6: Gathering for Our London Family organized by Youth Coalition Combating Islamophobia (YCCI)
June 7: Islamophobia: Defeat Hate with Knowledge and Compassion Public Workshop organized by Muslim Resource Centre for Social Support and Integration (MRCSSI)
Scarborough, Ontario
June 5: Commemorating Our London Family: One Year Anniversary in Scarborough organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Mississauga, Ontario
June 6: Commemorating Our London Family: One Year Anniversary in Mississauga organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Kitchener, Ontario
June 6: Gathering for the First Anniversary of the London Family Attack organized by the Coalition of Muslim Women in Kitchener-Waterloo (CMW)
Ottawa, Ontario
June 6: Ottawa Walks for Our London Family organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Windsor, Ontario
June 6: Commemorating Our London Family: Windsor organized by Windsor Islamic Association, Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
June 3: Imagine A World Without Islamophobia For Muslim Youth Ages 15 to 22 organized by the Manitoba Islamic Association
June 13: We Remember #OurLondonFamily: Islamophobia A Conversation with Dr. Monia Mazigh organized by the Manitoba Islamic Association
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
June 6: Commemorating Our London Family | Saskatoon organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Calgary, Alberta
June 5: Commemorating Our London Family: One Year Anniversary in Calgary organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Edmonton, Alberta
June 5: Commemorating Our London Family: One Year Anniversary in Edmonton organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Surrey, British Columbia
June 4: Commemorating Our London Family: One Year Anniversary in Surrey organized by Islamic Relief Canada and the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM)
Other Ways to Show Support
Wear the green and purple ribbon that is the official symbol of remembrance of Our London Family.
Donate Sadiqah Jaariyah to Islamic Relief Canada to preserve Yumna Afzaal's mural at London Islamic School, commemorating her passion for art and change. Your support will additionally fund an arts program for youth in London, keeping Yumnah’s legacy of creativity alive. Donate online here
Write a Letter to #OurLondonFamily: Submit letters addressed to members of the Afzaal family online here
Post your thoughts and feelings about Islamophobia in the wake of the one year anniversary of the murder of members the Afzaal family on Padlet organized by Abrar Trauma and Mental Health online here
