May 10, 2023
Dear Members,
The FSA condemns the upcoming Jordan Peterson event that will take place at the Abbotsford Centre on May 18th. While this is by no means a UFV sanctioned event, we are deeply concerned for the holistic safety of our UFV community members to have this speaker so close to our campus doors.
We understand that the hate that he speaks and promotes causes real harm to people and we want anyone who might be on campus that day to be aware of this event and its impact.
If you will be on campus that day or night for teaching, researching, working, meeting etc. and are fearful about any aspect of your safety – please reach out to us so that we can work with you to advocate for your safety.
The FSA met with the employer regarding our concerns about this event occurring near our campus and the responsibility the institution has to keep all UFV community members safe on that day. Please know that you can contact UFV Security ([email protected]) to arrange a specific safety plan for the 18th.
If you will be teaching or working with students that day or night, please consider that they might have very legitimate concerns about being on campus. You may want to speak to your students in advance to make sure they are aware of this event and have an opportunity to share concerns.
In Solidarity,
Greg (qelàyq) Mather, M.A. (He/Him)
Interim-President | UFV Faculty & Staff Association
Email: [email protected]
University of the Fraser Valley Faculty & Staff Association
33844 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S 7M8
Building B | Room 344
Direct Tel: 604-854-4530
Toll-Free: 1-888-504-7441 local 4530
Fax: 604-853-9540
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www.ufv-fsa.ca
