The Department of Asian Studies stands in solidarity with our students impacted by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. We condemn this attack and the profound violence and trauma it has caused. As scholars committed to studying and teaching the interconnected histories, languages, and cultures of Asia and beyond we denounce all forms of aggression and imperial expansion. Let us read, learn, and act as we stand for Ukrainian sovereignty and against disinformation. We are grateful to the students and colleagues in the UBC community who are educating us in how best to call for justice and peace, including the resources below.
Listen and Share: UBC Students Affected by War in Ukraine (Mondays, 2-3 pm, March 7-March 28, 2022)
https://cenes.ubc.ca/events/event/listen-share-ubc-students-affected-by-war-in-ukraine/
Dr. Ervin Malakaj on “Historical Injury and Multidirectional Solidarity in Times of Crisis”
http://newfascismsyllabus.com/contributions/historical-injury-and-multidirectional-solidarity-in-times-of-crisis/
Resources and statements from the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies and UBC Russian Instructors:
Resources on Ukraine https://ces.ubc.ca/about-us/resources/
CENES Statement in Support of Ukraine https://cenes.ubc.ca/news/cenes-statement-in-support-of-ukraine/
UBC’s Russian Instructors Stand with Ukraine https://cenes.ubc.ca/news/ubcs-russian-instructors-stand-with-ukraine/
UBC President’s statement
https://president.ubc.ca/blog/2022/02/24/statement-on-russia-and-ukraine/
Guidelines for unit leaders: Responding to collective tragedies and hateful incidents https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/guidelines-for-unit-leaders-responding-to-collective-tragedies-and-hateful-incidents/