And that is why I swore never to be silent whenever wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. - E. Wiesel
I am an alumna of @UAlberta. I participated in protests on university grounds when I was a student.
The response by the university and police to clear out protesters this weekend was shocking to see and clearly disproportionate.
The law is clear that universities cannot just issue trespass notices and call in the police to clear out protesters without considering the impact on freedom of expression. The Charter of Rights applies on campus.
This sets an incredibly dangerous and chilling tone for freedom of expression in Alberta and everyone - everyone - should be concerned.
This is what happening right now. This is going to have lasting impacts on University of Alberta as people around the world watch the brutality you inflicted on your students by sending riot cops on them.
Thousands marched in Edmonton #YEG today against Canada’s complicity role in #GazaGenocide, Against Israeli Occupation committing Genocide and Massacres in Gaza and #Rafah with Palestinians no food, no Water no electricity tonight.
#1WorldAgainstOccupation#HandsOffRafah
Note: If your idea of a super fun Canada Day-type street party involves Nazi and Confederate flags - and you just can’t fathom why some of your fellow Canadians might view such flags with horror and terror, instead of wry amusement - you have led a remarkably privileged life.
Voting stations have now closed. If you are currently in line at a voting station you will be allowed to vote. Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 Edmonton Election! #yeg#yegvote#yegelection
Canada has one fifth of the world’s freshwater resources. We have to make sure we protect this resource – for our environment, for our livelihoods, for our future. #ForwardForEveryone
Those of us who did not learn about the horrors of Residential Schools in a classroom should understand why fights over curriculum are important. #Education#GenX
Friendly heads up! Our Campaign 2 finale of Critical Role is a long one clocking in at just over 7 hours. Please take care of yourselves when enjoying our stream this week. 💖
Our education system failed every Canadian by not teaching Indigenous history in a meaningful, complete way. True reconciliation means acknowledging genocide.