The University of Victoria Graduate Students’ Society condemns the Russian government for its attack on Ukraine and stands with the people of Ukraine during this tragic and difficult time. We recognize that this conflict affects UVic students, some of whom are Ukrainian citizens or have family, partners or friends in Ukraine. The GSS supports the […]

Please note, the statement below is also available as a PDF.

This statement is also available as a PDF here.

As graduate students we are aware of the negative impacts of colonialism, capitalism, and climate change. We also know the risks of structural violence and the ongoing racism. We believe it is important to move forward in a real reconciliation process that is beyond good intentions. We need to address any and all issues of […]

This letter is also available as a PDF. Educational resources and calls to action in working against anti-Black racism General Working document for scaffolding anti-racism resources (created by Anna Stamborski, Nikki Zimmermann, and Bailie Gregory): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PrAq4iBNb4nVIcTsLcNlW8zjaQXBLkWayL8EaPlh0bc/preview?fbclid=IwAR1UEtxE5CBmvGjmVORr7DWAGKUirC5UJ66S89YbCOM1GiV7Ueg42TEpA-U&pru=AAABcp-m8_Y%2ANGgNVeFlBBUh0sVlD9w BLM-Protest Donation Information (American): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1R5ml6a8TMSnparc_WU9m6dseHhaZmH3YzvLSr4m61f0/edit Justice in June (compiled by Autumn Gupta with Bryanna Wallace’s oversight) – an excellent starting point for […]