Please see, https://keepinganeyeonedi.ca/2024/05/20/about-edi-concepts-in-canadian-universities-series-a-through-e/

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Quotes in black font or preformatted boxes.

OntarioTech University

Centre on Hate, Bias, and Extremism

The focus of the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism is to explore the ways in which hate, bias and extremism challenge values of inclusion and equity, along lines of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability and other relevant status characteristics, both singly and interactively. It recognizes the historical continuities that underlie contemporary patterns of discrimination, exclusion and violence directed toward those who are targeted.

OntarioTech University

Global Network Against Hate

Partner Organizations

We are excited to announce the establishment of the Global Network Against Hate, a network that will facilitate knowledge dissemination and serve as the ‘go-to’ expertise hub in the area of hate studies. Providing high-level information and the capacity to research, review and redirect as necessary to national, international and global partners, this network is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource around the issue of hate for media, policy makers, law enforcement, industry, academics and anti-hate groups.

This network was made possible by the Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism's recent partnership with Meta Canada.

OntarioTech University

Right Response: Right Wing Extremism in Canada

CBC News

“Facebook partners with Ontario university on ‘global network’ to counter rise in online hate”

Faced with a rising tide of online hate and advertiser boycotts, Facebook Canada will announce today that it is teaming up with Ontario Tech University's Centre on Hate, Bias and Extremism to create what it calls the Global Network Against Hate.

The network, which is to receive $500,000 from Facebook over five years, is being tasked with spotting emerging trends in online extremism and developing strategies, policies and tools to counter them.

 

FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, United States). You Tube, April 5, 2024, https://youtu.be/Qi5mNjA-SnQ?si=ba9MqP_7alXw_zJI, accessed 23 May 2024

“Facebook flagged me for posts.” - Rolla Abdeljawad 
“We do this every day. All day long.” - FBI agent

MacEwan University

The Common Ground

The Common Ground podcast explores the topic of hate and counter-hate in Alberta and is rich with conversations about challenging, polarizing and contentious issues affecting Albertans.

Brandon University

BU Statement on Inclusion

It’d be nice if the author(s) offered up some examples of hate speech, as well as revealing which prescient ways of knowing they are employing to determine a speaker’s intentions: “Their language is couched in pretend innocence that is designed to convince the naïve and to provoke divisive reactions. We are not fooled. We condemn hate speech of all kinds.”

Brandon University affirms an unwavering and unambiguous commitment to diversity, inclusion and universal human rights. We are stronger and richer together, and we celebrate the unique contributions brought to our community through everyone’s individual circumstances, perspectives and life experiences.

Around the globe, and occasionally here at home, we must sometimes face xenophobia and racism. This often masquerades as nationalism, pride, or concerns about cultural purity. Bigots may deliberately use vague language or misappropriate the struggles of marginalized groups to advance their offensive cause. Their language is couched in pretend innocence that is designed to convince the naïve and to provoke divisive reactions. We are not fooled. We condemn hate speech of all kinds.

The paradox of tolerance reminds us that no accommodations can be made for intolerance. Hate speech is not free speech. Prejudice is not pride. Bigotry is not up for debate.

These distasteful opinions are to be found everywhere, and the Brandon University campus is no exception. However, there are ways for the BU community to come together in response:

- Reaffirm your own support for diversity and inclusion. Be proud to be one of the people who keeps our campus so welcoming and safe.

- Go out of your way to make positive connections with people and groups who are dissimilar from you.

- Call out intolerance when you are able. If you can, use your privilege to advocate for and ally with others.

Brandon University staff, faculty and students come from many backgrounds, from around the world. That diversity strengthens our community, and provides us all with enormous benefits. We are committed to providing an environment that welcomes all, where everyone can feel safe, supported and respected for who they are as individuals with dignity and as full members of humanity.

The hurtful or hateful actions of a small number of individuals can have an outsize effect on marginalized groups and we know that disturbing expressions can have emotional impacts that require care and attention. We remind our entire BU community that we have services here to support you.