Content Warning: Mass Murder, Islamophobia
The Arts and Sciences Students’ Union is horrified by the hateful, Islamophobic terrorist attack in London, Ontario that resulted in the massacre of 3 generations of a Pakistani Muslim family. They are survived only by an orphaned nine-year-old boy.
This attack reminds us of the many similar racist, xenophobic, and Islamophobic incidents, such as the murders of Ejaz Choudry, Mohamed-Aslim Zafis, and the Quebec City Mosque shooting. These represent a deeply rooted systemic problem of unchecked anti-Muslim hatred in Canada and beyond. We grieve with the Muslim and Pakistani communities, and ask everyone to hold themselves and each other accountable in their own racism and anti-Muslim biases.
With Solidarity,
The ASSU Executive
For resources of support, please follow the links below:
- The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto: http://mcuoft.com/counselling/
- Naseeha Youth Helpline: https://naseeha.org/
- Khalil Center: https://khalilcenter.com/web-therapy-appointment/
- Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office: https://antiracism.utoronto.ca/
- Health and Wellness Centre at University of Toronto – St. George: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/department/health-wellness/
- UofT My Student Support Program: https://studentlife.utoronto.ca/service/myssp/
