June 3, 2020.
In the past week, as has happened too many times before, we have been reminded of the work that still needs to be done against systemic anti-Black oppression in our unjust societies. The killings of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet have outraged and saddened the global community. George and Regis were not nearly the first Black people killed by law enforcement due to anti-Black systemic racism. We stand in solidarity against white supremacy, colonialism, and police brutality.
As students of International Development, we spend much of our studies discussing, theorizing and understanding the gross inequalities that people face. We challenge DVM students to apply everything we have learned, unlearned, and continue to relearn, as well as all of your individual skills, talents and interests, to combat these systemic issues. We urge our community to act as activists and allies.
As activists, it’s important to contribute based on the skills and resources you have. This is why the DSA has chosen to donate $250 of our levy for this year to organizations and funds that are combating anti-Black racism and white supremacy. We want to hear from you so we can use this money to support organizations our students are passionate about. If you have an organization you believe we should donate to, please comment or reach out to Connor (vp.philanthropy@aedsa.ca).
Allyship is a learning process that never ends. Below, you can find some resources that we have found useful for self-education, support of Black communities, and tools for allyship. We commit to challenging systemic oppression within our community and through the essence and practice of our organization.
We stand forever in solidarity with our Black community. We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you. The DSA offers our allyship as well as our sorrow, and are working to support our Black students in every way we can. We have added some mental health resources for Black folx in the link below.
In the past week, as has happened too many times before, we have been reminded of the work that still needs to be done against systemic anti-Black oppression in our unjust societies. The killings of George Floyd and Regis Korchinski-Paquet have outraged and saddened the global community. George and Regis were not nearly the first Black people killed by law enforcement due to anti-Black systemic racism. We stand in solidarity against white supremacy, colonialism, and police brutality.
As students of International Development, we spend much of our studies discussing, theorizing and understanding the gross inequalities that people face. We challenge DVM students to apply everything we have learned, unlearned, and continue to relearn, as well as all of your individual skills, talents and interests, to combat these systemic issues. We urge our community to act as activists and allies.
As activists, it’s important to contribute based on the skills and resources you have. This is why the DSA has chosen to donate $250 of our levy for this year to organizations and funds that are combating anti-Black racism and white supremacy. We want to hear from you so we can use this money to support organizations our students are passionate about. If you have an organization you believe we should donate to, please comment or reach out to Connor (vp.philanthropy@aedsa.ca).
Allyship is a learning process that never ends. Below, you can find some resources that we have found useful for self-education, support of Black communities, and tools for allyship. We commit to challenging systemic oppression within our community and through the essence and practice of our organization.
We stand forever in solidarity with our Black community. We see you, we hear you, and we stand with you. The DSA offers our allyship as well as our sorrow, and are working to support our Black students in every way we can. We have added some mental health resources for Black folx in the link below.
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About the DSA
The DSA represents all undergraduate students enrolled in the International Development and Globalization program at the University of Ottawa. The DSA is made up of an executive of students who run DVM-related social, philanthropic, activist and academic events while engaging its students with the larger DVM community. The DSA recognizes that the students we represent are an extremely diverse population with interests ranging from economics, politics, business to health sciences, women's studies, anthropology and more.
The DSA promotes the interests of these students before different bodies such as the Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of International Development and Global Studies.
The DSA provides many opportunities for DVM students to explore their interests in development. For example, the DVM Committee is a student club underneath the DSA that allows students to learn and discuss current issues in development. In the past the DVM Committee has hosted Global Gossip, international dinners and documentary screenings. In addition, students can register or volunteer for International Development week (IDW). IDW is a week-long series of events followed by a conference filled with keynote speakers, panels and workshops. With the DSA's first year as an independent student association DVM students can look forward to more events like these!
The DSA promotes the interests of these students before different bodies such as the Faculty of Social Sciences and the School of International Development and Global Studies.
The DSA provides many opportunities for DVM students to explore their interests in development. For example, the DVM Committee is a student club underneath the DSA that allows students to learn and discuss current issues in development. In the past the DVM Committee has hosted Global Gossip, international dinners and documentary screenings. In addition, students can register or volunteer for International Development week (IDW). IDW is a week-long series of events followed by a conference filled with keynote speakers, panels and workshops. With the DSA's first year as an independent student association DVM students can look forward to more events like these!
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