Like so many of you, I’m pained by these recent tragedies. And I’m exhausted by a heartbreak that never seems to stop. Right now it’s George, Breonna, and Ahmaud. Before that it was Eric, Sandra, and Michael. It just goes on, and on, and on.

A sign from the Vancouver protest right now. Don't forget it.

Everyone who saw the killing of George Floyd is reeling from the casual violence of anti-Black racism. Anti-Black racism is not just an American problem, it exists across the world, and here in Canada. We're all feeling a lot of pain and frustration, here are some my thoughts.

Say her name. #BreonnaTaylor

🎉🇨🇦 ᴠᴀɴᴄᴏᴜᴠᴇʀ 🇨🇦🎉 Vancouver will be a #FIFAWorldCup 2026 Host City! 🙌 #HostCity2026

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Through INDG-Online, SFU Indigenous Studies is reducing barriers to education on Indigenous cultures by adapting its courses specifically for online learning. So far, 11 courses are available via INDG-Online—from treaties in Canada to Indigenous ethnozoology. sfu.ca/fass/news/2023…

Flowers are officially blooming in #yvr, which means cherry blossom season is upon us! 🌸 Here are our favourite locations around Vancouver to enjoy this year's blooms: bit.ly/3yH3mij

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and to raising awareness about the struggles and discrimination this community continues to face.

"This is about building and strengthening connections.” This weekend, #SFU FNMISA hosts the inaugural Honouring Indigenous Students Powwow. Organizers Kali and Raven King Stierle share the significance of bringing this ceremony to Burnaby Campus: ow.ly/SUVT50NN0k0

Have you heard about the First Peoples' Gathering House at #SFU? Opening in 2024, it will provide space for Indigenous cultural events, while enabling deeper understanding through education and engagement. City of Burnaby ow.ly/Laay50NV6tx

SFU’s 2nd Black Brilliance Graduation Celebration is on June 5! Gather together with family, friends, faculty, staff and community partners as we celebrate the brilliance of Black students graduating the Class of 2023! Get your free tickets by May 5: bit.ly/41hOljr

Super exciting news! I will no longer be applying for grants to fund my research. 🎉

More than 700 people gathered at #SFU’s Burnaby campus for drumming, dancing and feasting as the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Student Association hosted a traditional powwow on Apr. 22, to celebrate and honour the achievements of Indigenous students, past and present.

On Friday, May 5 please wear red to remember and honour Our “Stolen Sisters” for National MMIWG Awareness Day, also known as Red Dress Day. #RedDressDay #MMIWG2S

On this day we honour and remember our murdered and missing Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit family and community members. Learn more and find resources here: linktr.ee/sfu_isc

Help surface the unique vibrancy of #SFU’s three campuses Did you know that there are various projects underway to name or reclaim Indigenous names across #SFU’s campuses? Learn more about the important work & how you can help inspire new campus names. ow.ly/b8BQ50OowcT

Today is Emancipation Day, a day that marks the beginnings of the abolition of slavery in Canada. Many groups, including SFUSOCA, Black Caucus SFU and SFU Student Services, are working to support Black students at #SFU. Learn more: ow.ly/uJ9r50Pq85C

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, will be commemorated at #SFU this week. Reflect and come together as we honour those impacted by Canada’s residential school system. Learn more: ow.ly/7qOI50PPjHn

Praying for people in Manchester. Hope everyone is safe.