Created by members of Vanier College Council on behalf of the College Presidents' Association at York University and the York Federation of Students TABLE OF CONTENTS

CPA Statement...... pages 1-2

#JUSTICEFOR__ ...... pages 3-8

Actions and Steps...... page 9

Support & Resources...... page 10

Petition Links...... pages 11-12

Donations...... pages 13-14

Educational Tools...... page 15 1 O F F I C I A L S T A T E M E N T F R O M C P A

In light of the unjust murder of , and countless other Black lives that have ended at the hands of police officers and racist civillians, the College Presidents Association at York unequivocally denounces the heinous crimes committed daily against Black folks. We are saddened and disheartened at the continuous cycle of racism and prejudice that remains prevalent in our society decades after the Civil Rights movement. Human rights by their very definition are inalienable, but it is clear that this promise has not been delivered to all members of our society. It is our position that everyone should be able to live and exist freely without worry of being unjustly questioned, arrested, or killed due to their skin colour or more broadly, marker of their identity. We are in solidarity with all Black members of our community and will continue to provide support to all in need.

In times like these it is easy to feel hopeless and alone given racist sentiments expressed by numerous public officials who have failed to use their power constructively. It is not unimaginable that many feel overwhelmed by videos documenting the violence being perpetrated against protesters and journalists at rallies and actions around the world. We recognize, of course, that these tragedies are not occurring in a vacuum and individual experiences of despair and alienation are compounded by the fact that we are currently living through a global pandemic with unprecedented repercussions. Many of us, especially those already living on the margins, are forced to navigate these times in states of financial precarity, uncertainty and psychological and emotional upheaval. While social distancing in accordance with public health guidelines, we urge you to reach out and take advantage of opportunities to practice community care online. We encourage you also to reach out and check up on black folks within your circles. In times of uncertainty and doubt, resilience and strength often come from communal spaces and from the connections we form with our loved ones. 2 O F F I C I A L S T A T E M E N T F R O M C P A

We recognize that solidarity involves more than just words, and must include concrete actions taken to change the societal injustices that continue to permeate our society. Desmond Tutu once noted that inaction in the face of injustice amounts to a tacit approval of the oppressor and their tactics. We refuse to be silent in these times, and part of the critical work of speaking out against the ongoing racist attacks on black bodies involves naming those whose lives have already been involved. We invite you to say their names with us: Ahmaud Arberry, D’Andre Campbell, Breonna Taylor, Regis Korchinski-Pacquet, Sean Reed, Tony McDade, Steve Taylor, Kenneth Walker, George Floyd, Bothem Jean, Atatiana Jefferson, Jonathan Ferrell, Renisha McBride, Stephon Clark, Jordan Edwards, Jordan Davis, Alton Sterling, Aiyana Jones, Mike Brown, Tamir Rice, , Sean Bell, Oscar Grant, Sandra Bland, Philando Castile, Corey Jones, John Crawford, Terrence Crutcher, Keith Scott, Clifford Glover, Claude Reese, Randy Evans, Yvonne Smallwood, Amadou Diallo, Walter Scott, Eric Garner, Freddie Gray, and countless others. It is crucial that as we name these individuals that we do not forget to take up the struggle for racial justice. We cannot forget to take up the fight and continue to resist and call out situations of injustice when we witness them. In inviting you to take up this work, it would be remiss of us not to provide you with tools and resources you can utilize in this work. Within this document, we have outlined such tools and resources which we urge you to make use of, as well as organizations you can donate to who are actively involved in the project of fighting for racial justice. It is our hope that you join us. 3 #JusticeForBlackLives #JusticeForRegisKorchinski (2020 Toronto) (still being investigated but it is believed that police were involved) #JusticeForD’AndreCampbell (2020 Brampton) Shot after he was already on the ground, immobilized from being tased twice. #JusticeForMachaurMadut (2019 Winnipeg) The 43 Year Old man had a history of mental illness. His only weapon was a hammer that he allegedly swung at the officers. The hammer was above his own head when one officer shot him three times. #JusticeForNicholasGibbs (2018 Montréal) Turned away from the officers when he was fatally shot. The officers claimed he had a knife, but it was never recovered

#JusticeForPierreCoriolan (2017 Montréal) The officers did not attempt to speak to him, but immediately shot him with a rubber bullet when he stood up with a knife and screwdriver in hand. Then shot him three times and tased him again while he was already on the ground 4 #JusticeForBlackLives #JusticeForAbdiramanAbdi (2016 Ottawa) The 37 year old man was restrained by officers using excessive force. He quickly lost consciousness and a pulse, but the officers did not perform CPR. #JusticeForBony-Jean Pierre (2016 Montréal) The 46 year old man was shot while unarmed during a drug raid. #JusticeForAndrewLoku (2015 Toronto) An officer fatally shot him. His only weapon was a hammer and witnesses say he was not a danger. #JusticeForJermaineCarby (2014 Brampton) The 33 year old man was shot during a traffic stop. Carby was holding a knife but was not approaching the officers when he was shot.

#JusticeForNicholasThorne-Belance (2014 Longueuil) The 5 year old was fatally injured when a police car hit his father’s car while speeding during a surveillance mission. 5 #JusticeForBlackLives #JusticeForTrayvonMartin (2012, Florida) Walking home with iced tea and Skittles. Shot by George Zimmerman, who was found not guilty. #JusticeForKeithScott (2016, North Carolina) Sitting in the car, reading. Shot by a police officer, who was not charged. #JusticeForAtatianaJefferson (2019,Texas) Looking out her window, shot by police officer, who is still under indictment for murder. #JusticeForJohnathanFerrell (2013, North Carolina) Asking for help after an auto accident. Shot twelve times by police, case ended in mistrial. #JusticeForJordanEdwards (2017, Texas) Riding in a car. Shot in the back of the head by police officer, who was found guilty of murder. #JusticeForWalterScott (2015, North Carolina) Pulled over for brake light, shot in the back by a police officer, who pleaded guilty to civil rights violations. #JusticeForPhilandoCastile (2016, Minnesota) Pulled over in a car, told the officer he had a legally registered weapon. Officer acquitted of all charges.

6 #JusticeForBlackLives #JusticeForAiyanaJones (2002, Michigan) Sleeping, accidentally shot by an officer in a raid on the wrong apartment. Officer cleared of all charges. #JusticeForTerenceCrutcher (2016, Oklahoma) D isabled vehicle, shot by police officer, who was found not guilty of manslaughter. #JusticeForAltonSterling (2016, Louisiana) Selling CDs, shot at close range while being arrested. No charges filed. #JusticeForFreddieGray (2015, Maryland) Beaten to death by officers while being transported in a police van. All officers involved were acquitted. #JusticeForJohnCrawford (2014, Ohio) Shopping at WalMart, holding a BB gun on sale, the police officer was not charged. #JusticeForMichaelBrown (2014, Missouri) Shot twelve times by an officer, including in the back. No charges filed. #JusticeForJordanDavis (2012, Florida) Killed for playing loud music. Shooter guilty of first-degree murder.

7 #JusticeForBlackLives

#JusticeForStephonClark (2018, California) Holding a cellphone. Shot 8 times, 6 in the back. Officers not charged. #JusticeForAmadouDiallo (1999, New York City) While taking out his wallet, officers fired 41 shots by four officers, who were all acquitted. #JusticeForRenishaMcbride (2013, Michigan) Auto accident, knocked on the door for help. #JusticeForBothamJean (2018, Dallas) Shot at home, which the police officer thought was her own. Officer found guilty of murder. Homeowner was found guilty of second-degree murder. #JusticeForTamirRice (2014, Ohio) Playing with a toy gun, shot by a police officer arriving on scene. Officer was not charged. #JusticeForSeanBell (2006, New York City) Hosting a bachelor party, 50 rounds fired by police officers, who were found not guilty of charges 8 #JusticeForBlackLives

#JusticeForSandraBland (2015, Texas) Pulled over for a traffic ticket, tasered and arrested. Suspicious “suicide” while in jail. No charges. #JusticeForOscarGrant (2009, California) Handcuffed and face-down, the officer shot him in the back. Officer found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. #JusticeForCoreyJones (2015, Florida) Waiting by his disabled vehicle, was shot three times by police officer, who was found guilty of murder. #JusticeForAhmaudAubrey (2020, Georgia) Jogging, shot by two men who claimed they suspected him of burglaries. Both men charged with murder and aggravated assault. #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor (2020, Kentucky) Shot several times because the judge signed a warrant for the wrong apartment. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd (2020, Minnesota) Killed in police custody for alleged forgery of a $20 bill. 4 police officers were involved but only 1 was charged with 3rd degree murder. The 1 officer's charge has been raised to 2nd degree and the other 3 officers have been charged with abiding and abetting 2nd degree manslaughter.

9 Action and Steps to take for JUSTICE EMAIL & CALL THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS

City Counsellor Gord Perks - Parkdale - High Park [email protected] / 416-392-7919 MPP Bhutilla Karpoche - Parkdale - High Park [email protected] / 416- 763- 5630

MP Arif Virani - Parkdale - High Park [email protected] / 416-769-5072

Mayor of Toronto John Tory [email protected] / 416- 397- 2489

Toronto Police Chief Mark [email protected] / 416- 808 - 2222

Solicitor General - Minister Sylvia Jones [email protected] / 416-325 - 0408 / 519- 941 -7751

Attorney General of Ontario Doug Downey [email protected] / 416- 326-2220 / 705-726 - 5538

If not listed, Find Your Counsellors below: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/council/members-of-council/ EXAMPLE:

"Dear __,

As supporters of the Black Curriculum, we are dismayed by the events of the last few weeks which have disproportionately affected Black people in Canada, USA, UK, etc. The events have been exacerbated by Covid19, and subsequently lack of response by those in authority. Thousands of us, the Canadian voting public are grief stricken and concerned about the existing status-quo in Canada, which disregards the lives and contributions of Black Canadians. We would like to bring attention to some of the structural inequalities in Canada, especially pertaining to education and the national curriculum.

As you are aware, the national curriculum excludes Black histories throughout, and omits the vast contributions Black people have made to Canada. Please consider changing the curriculum as education is one of the most powerful tools we have to elicit change.”

Found on @ginamartinuk’s twitter account speaking to a UK education official

Email to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],

Send message on: https://joindre.education.gouv.qc.ca/an/index_an.php (target audience: ministries and government or municipal organizations), https://www.alberta.ca/contact.cfm, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/StaticWebResources/static/gov3/html/contact-form.html 10 Support and Resources Outside of York University

Good2Talk

https://www.crisistextline.ca/

http://gersteincentre.org/

http://www.warmline.ca/

https://blacklivesmatter.com/resources/

ACT Coach (Mindfulness App)

Breathe2Relax (De-Stress App)

Daylio (Mood Tracking & Jornaling App) 11 P E T I T I O N L I N K S

American postal codes you may use to sign any petitions: 90015 - Los Angeles, California 10001 - New York City, New York 75001 - Dallas, Texas

*Please note; it has been made known that donations made to change.org, do not go towards organizations or the people that have put the petition together. Signing the petitions on this website is okay!*

Color of Change - #JusticeforFloyd: Demand the officers who killed George Floyd are charg ed with murder.

Color of Change - #JusticeforBre: Police officers who killed Breonna Taylor must be FIRED.

Color of Change - #JusticeforAhmaud

change.org - Justice for George Floyd

change.org - The Minneapolis Police Officers to be charged for murder after killing innocent black man 12 P E T I T I O N L I N K S

Color of Change - #JusticeforBre: Police officers who killed Breonna Taylor must be FIRED.

change.org - Justice for Breonna Taylor

Organize For - Take the Pledge: We Are the

*Disclaimer: Messaging and data rates may apply.

Text “ENOUGH” to 55156 - demand justice for Breonna Taylor

Text "FLOYD" to 55156 - demand Justice for George Floyd 13 D O N A T I O N S

gofundme.com - Official George Floyd Memorial Fund

gofundme - Justice for Kenneth Walker

gofundme - I Run With Maud

gofundme - Support Roy Stoddart’s Family

gofundme - Jessica Mahone

https://www.gofundme.com/f/jessica-mahone

gofundme - Homeless Bl ack Trans Women Fund

gofundme - Nadarrius Lundy (Nada) Memorial Fund

gofundme - Destiny Harrison's Legacy

gofundme - Peace and Healing for Darnella

gofundme - Justice for Dion Johnson

gofundme - For James Scurlock's Family gofundme - Funds for Protesters Against Police Brutality 14

D O N A T I O N S gofundme - Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim Bail Money

gofundme - Dayshawn: A Peaceful Protesting Disaster

gofundme - $4 Verdict? Justice for Greg Hill

gofundme - Justice for David McAtee

the action network - Demand justice for Tony McDade Donate to Sybrina Fulton's Campaign

gofundme - Zahalea Anderson

https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floy d https://act.colorofchange.org/signup/state-emergency- black-people-are-dying 15

Educational Tools

- by Angie Thomas (book)

- Warriors Don’t Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals (memoir)

- White Privilege: Unpacking the invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh (article)

- They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era America’s Racial Justice Justice Movement by Wesley Lowery (book)

- Dear White People (Netflix Show)

- 75 Things White People Can Do to Fight Racial Injustice by Rachel Ricketts Anti Racism Resources

- When They See Us (Netflix show)

- White People, Enough: A look at Power and Control (TEDxCSU)

- Let’s get to the root of racial injustice (TEDxRainer)

- Why You Need to Stop Saying “” by