[Fdu] York U Faculty Association statement on US election; anti-racist university lecture

[Cynthia Wright]

*After the US election*

*YUFA statement against all forms of oppression*

Dear students, alumni, staff, and community members,

In the wake of the U.S. Presidential election, we are saddened by the 
proliferation of racist, misogynistic, homophobic, ableist and other 
discriminatory rhetoric and actions in the United States and Canada. As 
an Association that is committed to principles of equity and inclusion, 
we reject the hatred and bigotry that have been legitimized throughout 
the entire campaign.

We are aware that these responses contribute to a climate of fear and 
directly affect our students, alumni, staff, faculty members, and the 
wider York community—many of whom do not feel safe at the moment. Our 
membership will uphold all anti-discrimination policies in order to 
ensure a welcoming and inclusive environment for York's diverse community.

As faculty, librarians and archivists, we must clearly and without 
hesitation re-assert our commitment to equity, inclusion, and social 
justice; and show our solidarity with communities that have long been 
leading struggles against all forms of oppression. We must also speak 
out against exclusionary and divisive actions whenever we encounter them.

How we respond to these events really matters. We encourage members to 
support each other, our students, and any member of our community who is 
feeling vulnerable in the current climate. We also encourage members to 
support initiatives at York that foster critical thinking, challenge 
hatred and bigotry, and promote social justice and human rights for 
everyone.

Richard Wellen

President

York University Faculty Association

This statement is available online 
<http://www.yufa.ca/after-the-us-election-yufa-statement-against-all-forms-of-oppression/> 
and in PDF 
<http://www.yufa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/After-the-US-election.pdf>.

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In the spirit of this message, YUFA encourages its members to promote 
and attend this important event, organized by the Race Equity Caucus:

*Toward an Anti-Racist University: *

*Racial (In)Equity, Intersectionality, and the Social Injustice of Sameness*

*A public lecture by Dr. Malinda S. Smith*

Friday, November 18

2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

152 Founders College

Poster 
<http://www.yufa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/REC-poster-tabloid-2.pdf> 
  | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/events/697518710395911/>  | Map 
<http://www.yorku.ca/web/maps/>

For more information, including an abstract of the lecture and a short 
biography of Dr. Smith, please click here 
<http://www.yufa.ca/race-equity-caucus-marks-yufas-40th-anniversary/>.

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*York University Faculty Association*

YUFA is the professional association and certified bargaining agent for 
approximately 1,500 faculty, librarians and archivists, and 
post-doctoral visitors at York University.

t. 416-736-5236 <tel:416-736-5236>  | Email <mailto:yufa at yorku.ca>  | 
Website <http://www.yufa.ca/>  | Facebook 
<https://www.facebook.com/yufayorku/>  | Twitter 
<https://twitter.com/YUFAyorku>

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