Join us for a powerful workshop focused on bridging climate equity with social justice, where we will mobilize our voices to demand action from our universities. This event will bring together students, activists, and community members to write letters urging university administrators to divest from war contractors.

Agenda:

• 1:30-2:00 PM: Introductions & Guest Speaker
• 2:00-2:15 PM: How to Write a Letter
• 2:15-3:30 PM: Letter Writing Session

This is not just a workshop; but a part of a larger student movement toward seeing a liberated Palestine and an end to Israeli Occupation. Let your voice be heard as we advocate for a world where our institutions reflect our values.

Land Acknowledgement

This event takes place on the unceded homelands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), and kʷikʷəƛw̓əm (Kwikwetlem) Nations.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS 

Parsa Alirezaei (he/him)
Parsa Alirezaei is a former intern at the International Court of Justice. He’s currently working at the Centre for Comparative Muslim Studies as a research assistant, Law for Palestine as a researcher, and Spheres of Influence as a managing editor. He’s also a junior researcher of national self-determination movements in modern MENA/SWANA.

Ally Soriano (she/her)
Ally is a first-generation Filipina settler, born and residing on unceded Coast Salish territories. She is a climate organizer and serves as the communications coordinator for SFU350. Currently studying in Communications and Indigenous Studies at SFU, Ally is passionate about the role of communications in student-led movements and is committed to raising awareness and building resistance against the ways genocide fuels climate change.

Event Accessibility

Embark Sustainability events are free and open to Embark Sustainability members which includes Simon Fraser University undergraduate and graduate students, as well as Embark Sustainability Associate Members.

This event will be held indoors at the Embark Studio, room #1310 of the Student Union Building (SUB), SFU Burnaby. The Embark Studio is:

• Wheelchair accessible
• Located near wheelchair accessible and gender-neutral restrooms
• Welcomes all gender identities and expressions
• A tree nut and peanut-free zone
• A scent-free zone
• Provides access to a quiet space for personal meditation, reflection, or prayers

Other accessibility details include:

• As we’ll be addressing sensitive topics, it’s important that our attendees are able to address their needs in the moment. Attendees are free to opt in and opt out of activities as suits their needs throughout the event, including exiting and re-entering the event space.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide ASL interpretation at this time.

We aim to make our events accessible to as many of our community members as possible. If we can take further action to make this event accessible to you, please contact our Climate Justice Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.

Health & Safety

Participants who register are agreeing to release Embark Sustainability Society from any liability related to COVID-19. Masks are optional but encouraged.

Community Agreement

By registering to attend this event, you are agreeing to be respectful when listening to and communicating with others, and be mindful of the space you are taking up amongst your peers.

Embark Sustainability does not tolerate violence or aggression against others on the basis of race, ethnicity, place of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious affiliation, or ability. Please also refer to people using the introductions they provide and do not assume pronouns/gender/knowledge based on someone’s name or appearance.

If these agreements are broken by someone, we will have to ensure the safety of our community members by removing them from the event.

Questions

If you have any questions about this event, please contact our Climate Justice Coordinator at climate@embarksustainability.org.