Mission InvisibleThe attacks of 9 11 created a philosophical and cultural shockwave felt around the world. For many Canadians, 9 11 also produced feelings of insecurity, vulnerability, and suspicion of Muslims in general. Being Muslim was often seen as being Arab, and diverse Muslim communities were glossed over as if they were invisible. How did these negative attitudes come about? Many point to the role of the news media in framing and contextualizing events post 9