This week’s quote-of-the-week post (though it’s only Thursday) addresses the rise of the right in Canadian philosophy and Canadian academia in general. In particular, I want to point out that today’s menu at Canada’s right-wing national publication, The National Post, includes an op-ed by UBC Okanagan philosopher Andrew Irvine, one of four UBC faculty members […]
Message From CAUT: Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation (dated Feb. 19, 2020)
The Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT) expresses solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en Nation and its Hereditary Chiefs who are insisting upon respect for their autonomy and sovereignty over their unceded land. Forceful intervention by the police will not resolve this dispute. Respectful and meaningful nation-to-nation dialogue, consistent with the principles of reconciliation, is needed. CAUT […]
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