[Fdu] York U Faculty Association: Unite against hate, racism and Islamophobia

[Cynthia Wright]

FYI and note the details about the rally Saturday. C

*Unite against hate, racism and Islamophobia*

The York University Faculty Association (YUFA) condemns the deadly 
terror attack that took place in Quebec City on Sunday evening, and 
extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the six 
men killed. We also extend our hand in solidarity to the Muslim 
community of Quebec City; to our Muslim colleagues, students, co-workers 
and friends at York University; and to all those communities who are 
feeling vulnerable in the wake of this terrible crime: we stand with you 
against all forms of hate, racism and Islamophobia.

The events of recent weeks have contributed to a climate of hate, 
suspicion and fear—an environment in which racist ideas can grow and 
spread rapidly, and in which bigots and racists feel emboldened. But 
this has also been a period of incredible solidarity and resistance, in 
which millions of people have begun to unite against the harmful and 
hateful ideas that often divide us, and to mobilize together for a world 
of justice and peace.

It is this spirit of solidarity and resistance that we—as teachers, 
leaders, and mentors—must cultivate and spread, not only in our 
classrooms and across campus, but throughout our communities and in 
society at large. Whenever and wherever we encounter hate, racism or 
Islamophobia, we must confront and oppose it, and stand shoulder to 
shoulder with those who are fighting it.

In the coming days, we commit to uniting with allies on campus to 
support any and all initiatives against hate, racism and Islamophobia, 
and to deepen solidarity among our communities. On Saturday, YUFA will 
participate in the National Day of Action against Islamophobia and White 
Supremacy <https://www.facebook.com/events/407436779648169/>, and we 
encourage members to join the YUFA contingent. Stay tuned for more details.

YUFA will post a French version of this statement on the Facebook page 
<https://www.facebook.com/CentreCulturelIslamiqueDeQuebec/> of the 
Centre Culturel Islamique du Québec, the site of Sunday’s terror attack, 
and will make a donation 
<https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/islamic-cultural-center-of-quebec/#donate_now> 
to the Centre in support the Muslim Community of Quebec City. We invite 
YUFA members to share their own messages of support with the Centre, too.

In times like these, unity matters more than ever. Let us strengthen the 
bonds that hold our communities together, and support and comfort each 
other as we continue our common struggle for a better world.

This statement is available online 
<http://www.yufa.ca/unite-against-hate-racism-and-islamophobia/> and in 
PDF 
<http://www.yufa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Unite-against-hate-racism-and-Islamophobia.pdf>.

Read "After the US election: YUFA statement against all forms of 
oppression," 
<http://www.yufa.ca/after-the-us-election-yufa-statement-against-all-forms-of-oppression/> 
posted on November 17, 2016.

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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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