The UBC Okanagan protesters join a growing number of encampments on North American campuses, though the Kelowna version has been more peaceful than many of its counterparts.
Pro-Palestinian protesters moved into UBC Okanagan’s campus this week and say they don’t intend to leave until their concerns have been heard.
She and the dozen or so others on site were wearing scarves across their faces to obscure their identities and avoid public backlash. They had spent one night at the encampment that had five tents as of Tuesday morning. Palestinian flags were hung on makeshift fences encircling the tents, along with banners calling for freedom for Palestinians.
“We’re also here on stolen Syilx land, so we recognize that imperialism and colonialism run deep and all of these forms of injustice are intertwined.”The protesters would like UBC president Benoit-Antoine Bacon as well as UBC-O deputy chancellor Lesley Cormac to hear their concerns and make changes. All campus buildings, including academic spaces, recreation facilities and attractions remain open. However, some buildings may have shorter opening hours.
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