As a long-overdue conversation occurs nationally and globally on the persistent and systemic nature of anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism within our societies, we know all too well how complicit our post-secondary institutions are. Our institutions “pride” themselves on equity, diversity, and inclusion while simultaneously targeting, harassing, and oppressing Indigenous, Black, and Racialised bodies on their campuses. Enough is enough. We have led and organized many campaigns, actions, and protests against racism over the years. But now we believe it is time to STRIKE.
All Out September 30th will be online!
Knowing Indigenous and Black lives are at an extra risk during this pandemic, especially with COVID-19 numbers on the rise, to keep our communities safe we have decided to move to Zoom. A variety of webinars, surrounding the realities of the crisis that is anti-Indigenous and anti-Black Racism in post-secondary institutions, will be hosted from 11am EDT to 7pm EDT.
To register: s30strike.eventbritestudio.com
THE FOLLOWING IS OUR ITINERARY ON SEP 30TH:
WHY WE STRIKE: Opening Remarks & Orange Shirt Day Teach-In
11:00am- 12:30pm
11:00am- 12:30pm
Join us for our #S30Strike opening remarks and an orange shirt day teach-in. Orange Shirt Day occurs annually on September 30th to commemorate and honour the experiences of Indigenous children that were stolen and lost to the Residential School System.
WE DEMAND ORANGE SHIRT DAY BE RECOGNIZED PROVINCE WIDE AND CAMPUS WIDE
WE DEMAND ORANGE SHIRT DAY BE RECOGNIZED PROVINCE WIDE AND CAMPUS WIDE
DEFUND THE POLICE & COPS OFF CAMPUS
1:00pm – 2:30pm
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Policing is an inherently racist and colonial institution that impacts racialised and working class communities on and off our campuses. Join us for a webinar that delves into abolitionist frameworks in relation to post-secondary institutions, and the importance of defunding, demilitarizing, and abolishing the police, as well as exploring the ways in which these experiences manifest themselves within the education system.
WE DEMAND COPS OFF CAMPUS.
WE DEMAND COPS OFF CAMPUS.
BARRIERS TO EDUCATION
2:30pm-3:30pm
From the school to prison pipeline, to the high cost of tuition fees, to the lack of targeted support services for Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students – Post-Secondary Education continues to be increasingly more inaccessible for IBPOC communities. Join us for a webinar that discusses the various barriers to education that Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students may experience when accessing PSE.
2:30pm-3:30pm
From the school to prison pipeline, to the high cost of tuition fees, to the lack of targeted support services for Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students – Post-Secondary Education continues to be increasingly more inaccessible for IBPOC communities. Join us for a webinar that discusses the various barriers to education that Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students may experience when accessing PSE.
WE DEMANDS A FREE AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATION FOR ALL WITH INCREASED TARGETED GRANTS & BURSARIES FOR INDIGENOUS, BLACK & RACIALISED STUDENTS.
UNDERFUNDED & OVERREPRESENTED: RACISM IN THE CLASSROOM
4:00pm-7:00pm
Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students are disproportionately impacted when attempting to access education, but what happens when they get to campus? From racist students, to racist professors, to racist administrators, IBPOC students consistently experience the onslaught of racism in education. Join us for a webinar that discusses the experiences of IBPOC students, staff, and faculty both in and outside of the classroom. Following our panel, we will be moving into an open discussion space where Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students are welcome to share their experiences in PSE.
WE DEMAND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ANTI-RACIST RECOMMENDATIONS AT ALL BOARDS
4:00pm-7:00pm
Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students are disproportionately impacted when attempting to access education, but what happens when they get to campus? From racist students, to racist professors, to racist administrators, IBPOC students consistently experience the onslaught of racism in education. Join us for a webinar that discusses the experiences of IBPOC students, staff, and faculty both in and outside of the classroom. Following our panel, we will be moving into an open discussion space where Indigenous, Black, and Racialised students are welcome to share their experiences in PSE.
WE DEMAND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEEL DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ANTI-RACIST RECOMMENDATIONS AT ALL BOARDS
#AllOutSeptember30th to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and to strike against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism in our institutions. #AllOutSeptember30th to support Black and Indigenous students, staff, and faculty.