Supports for staff and students following horrific violence targeting Muslim community

Posted June 8, 2021

June 8, 2021


The Upper Grand District School Board would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Muslim community following the horrific violence in London, Ontario, which killed four family members and sent another family member to hospital with serious injuries. Officials are reporting that this is an apparent hate crime and that the victims were targeted because of their Muslim faith. 

Our condolences go to the victims, their family members, friends and loved ones and the entire Muslim community.

Islamophobia, racism, hate and oppression cannot be tolerated. We stand in solidarity with the Muslim community, many who may be feeling pain and fear. The UGDSB is committed to disrupting Islamophobia and will continue to take action in anti-racism and anti-oppression work.

If you or someone you know is struggling or needs someone to talk to, supports are available both within our schools and within our communities.

UGDSB Support Services staff are available to support students and can be arranged through students’ classroom teacher.

Students may also contact:

Our gratitude to the Muslim Society of Guelph for providing us these resources:

The resources and supports below are accessible to UGDSB staff:

We encourage anyone in need of assistance to reach out for support and for everyone to support those around them.

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