our demands
in Palestinian solidarity (2023) + signatures // open letter (2020) + signatures
share your story //fill out our survey // accountability // ARC resources // Free Palestine resources
1
Establish a fully transparent partnership through the creation of a new coalition between TMU DAS student body, faculty, staff, and administrators that focuses on co-curation of pedagogical content and EDIJ (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice) work within our department permanently.
2
Formulate a new EDIJ Strategy Plan emphasizing on anti-racism, while addressing specific targets outlined in the Truth and Reconciliation Committee of Canada.
3
Increase the discussion of BIPOC designers and literature through the restructuring and decolonizing of theory and studio courses.
4
Adopt current literature and research by BIPOC urbanists and architects.
5
Commit to increased inclusion of BIPOC speakers within all future DAS Lecture Series.
6
Commit to a percentage of Black and Indigenous faculty in hiring practices.
7
Actively seek and increase new funding opportunities, grants, and scholarships for BIPOC and low-income students.
8
Cultivate networks for Black and Indigenous professionals, students, and alumni.