indigenous reconcilliation
It’s time for SFU to fully divest from fossil fuels
Opinions September 11, 2021By Luke Faulks, SFU student This summer, unprecedented temperatures captured the world’s attention when domestic and international news outlets warned about record-breaking heat in Lytton, just days before the town was destroyed in a wildfire. As grim as this was, the horror of the situation might reduce climate apathy and outright denial among individuals and institutions. But one institution seemingly not swayed by BC’s distressing new normal? Simon Fraser University. To be fair, SFU has taken important steps on climate. In 2016, the university committed to a 30% reduction in the carbon footprint of its investment portfolio by 2030. SFU did…
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Removing statues is essential in accurately recounting history and bringing justice for oppressed racial minorities
EIC September 20, 2020PHOTO: Eric Thomas / Getty Images by Serena Bains, Staff Writer A series of statues have been taken down and vandalized both worldwide and in Canada as increased attention is being brought to the racial injustices BIPOC face. A part…
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