As your candidate for Edmonton Public School Board Trustee in Ward H, I believe this is not just a Ward H issue—it’s a division-wide problem that demands immediate attention.

Many muslim students have shared heartbreaking stories of being forced to pray on bathroom floors during diplomas and PAT's because no proper space was available. These stories are not rare—they are repeated across schools in Edmonton, and they reflect a deeper issue of exclusion that we can no longer ignore.

Muslim students across EPSB deserve a safe, respectful, and dignified place to practice their faith, especially during high-stakes academic moments. No student should have to choose between fulfilling their religious obligations and succeeding in school.

This petition calls on Edmonton Public Schools to implement:

Designated prayer spaces in all junior high and high schools
Flexibility in exam schedules or supervised prayer breaks during diplomas and finals
Clear, inclusive policies to ensure students of all faiths are accommodated respectfully
These are not unreasonable demands—they are constitutional rights, as outlined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which protects freedom of conscience and religion. School divisions in other Canadian cities have already adopted these practices successfully. EPSB must do the same.

As your trustee candidate, I am committed to pushing for these changes. But this movement is bigger than one candidate or one ward. It’s about ensuring that all students, in every part of Edmonton, are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.

By signing this petition, you are standing with Muslim students and advocating for a more inclusive, compassionate, and rights-respecting school system. Together, we can make sure no student is forced to compromise their faith to succeed in school.

👉 Sign now to demand prayer accommodations across all Edmonton Public Schools. Let’s lead with equity and act with courage.