Local universities suppressing their students
from Pivot Points Hosted by CJSR
A conversation with Euan Thomson and David Slater about their reporting for The Breach on Edmonton and Alberta’s role in a secret network across post-secondary institutions suppressing students. We also hear from students and alumni who were targeted for their on-going advocacy about the war on Gaza and support for Palestinian lives. Hosted by Asad Chishti PANELISTS Abraar Al Silwaadi A writer and artist. Abraar is originally from the West Bank. She co-founded Palestinian Student Alliance (PSA) at MacEwan University. Chris Morrow An Edmonton-based activist as well as DJ and artist. Find Chris on Instagram David Slater An Edmonton-based journalist focusing on institutional accountability and data journalism. A former musician, he's finishing up a journalism placement at The Tyee. Euan Thomson Halifax-based writer and editor. He investigates the intersection of policing and drug policy for Drug Data Decoded. Euan is a plaintiff in an ongoing lawsuit against the Calgary Police Service and University of Calgary. Eve Aboualy A poet and organizer. Eve organizes with Palestinian Student Alliance (PSA) whose work focuses on MacEwan University and across the city. Nour Salhi A journalist and writer. Nour is an advocate for collective liberation and is working towards ending institutional violence.
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