And that’s something I so admire about them.”A lot has changed for the family – and the nation – since the attack almost five years ago. And while progress has been made since to increase awareness surrounding Islamophobia, the family says, they’ve witnessed a notable increase in hate, as well. Hina is noticing that Canadians are not paying enough attention to acts of hate that are not violent. The family is encouraging Canadians to speak up, because small acts of hate are as damaging when they accumulate, according to Hina. When asked whether designating January 29 as a day to combat Islamophobia in Canada has served its purpose, the family agreed that “channels are now open,” but that is not enough.