The principal of a secondary school in Mississauga, Ont. has written a letter to parents after a student wearing a hijab was allegedly assaulted by another student and the footage of the incident was shared on social media.
“I want to remind you and your children that Islamophobia is unacceptable and will not be tolerated at our school.”
“Islamophobia and all forms of oppression need to be uprooted from our schools and communities,” Omar Zia, principal of The Woodlands School, wrote in the letter dated Jan. 17.In a statement to CTV News Toronto, a spokesperson for the Peel District School Board said that an investigation into the December incident is underway.
"The incident is being addressed in accordance with PDSB’s Student Code of Conduct, Policy 48, Safe and Caring Schools, and appropriate steps are being taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students are at the forefront of a welcoming and inclusive school environment.". In a tweet published Tuesday evening, the National Council of Canadian Muslims said it was aware of the “disturbing video” circulating online and working with the victim and the school to offer support.We are aware of a disturbing video circulating of an assault on a Muslim student in Mississauga. We are reaching out to the victim and the school and will have more updates as they become available.“It's important for all angles to be measured.
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