Statement following the attack at Waterloo University

Camosun College resoundingly condemns the hate-motivated, gender-based attack that took place on Wednesday, June 28, at the University of Waterloo.

Our thoughts are with everyone impacted. 

Unfortunately, we know that the resulting trauma will have long-lasting consequences on individuals and the community. Acts of bigotry, hatred and violence have no place on campus or any place.

Camosun College Counselling Services is available to support students in the coming days and anytime in the future. To access Counselling Services students should call 250-370-3571 Monday to Friday (9-4). After hours support for students can be accessed through www.here2talk.ca or Canada-wide toll free, call 1-877-857-3397.

The Office of Student Support at Camosun College is the office who works to prevent and respond to acts of sexual and gender-based violence on campus. For more information or to contact the Office of Student Support please email oss@camosun.ca or call 250-370-3311. 

Camosun College employees can contact Homewood Health 24/7 at the following numbers:

  • 1-800-663-1142.
  • 1-888-384-1152 (TTY).
  • 1-604-689-1717 (International, Call Collect).

 

 

Contact information

Rodney Porter

Camosun College

250-889-7494

porterr@camosun.ca