Anti-Racism Commitment

In the past years, we have witnessed the devastating impacts of racism. In solidarity with those grieving most recently #215Children found in Kamloops Residential Schools in Turtle Island (Canada), #BlackLivesMatter, #Islamophobia. #StopAsianHate, and all xenophobia,  we feel the sadness, anguish and anger over these events past and present in a context of longstanding racism around the world. These events and all acts driven by hate, prejudice and discrimination impact us directly or indirectly. We write to amplify the momentum and build the coalition for change.

To our learners, faculty and community, who we have had the privilege of working or partnering with, know that we stand with you. To all and any who experience marginalization for any reason - We see you, we ask for your voices and we are listening. We will act against all forms of inequity or injustice. We offer our partnership.  If you see us stumble, we encourage you to lead and help us correct our course. Where dialogue is important to improve understanding and collaboration, we call for your participation. We will reach out to include you because your consultation, engagement and leadership are important. Thank you for your ongoing work, help and for your commitment to truth and reconciliation.

We strive to be allies; to continue the dialogue, to learn and to educate and to do the work collaboratively through co-creation to dismantle the structural inequities and oppression that perpetuate racism and discrimination. We are advocates for anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, inclusion and social justice and want to act in solidarity.