The Okanagan College Students’ Union stands in solidarity and allyship
with our members from marginalized communities/our members who
experience discrimination/our members from BIPOC communities/our
members who experience systemic oppression/our members burdened by
legacies of discrimination, and all people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, gender queer, two-spirit, and all other non-binary identities. We
see you, you are valid, you are important, you are loved.
We know and believe that all human beings have a right to safe spaces, to
dignity, and to equality; especially those whose rights may be more easily
violated, ignored, or not fulfilled. OCSU denounces any action that diminishes
the integrity and human rights of any person, and will always advocate to
protect and preserve the rights of vulnerable members in our community and
society.

OCSU recognizes the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our
members. We recognize that in recent years a spotlight has been shown on
the long-overdue need for more justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in
all spaces of our society and communities. OCSU is committed to creating
an inclusive community where all members and their experiences are seen
as valued and truthful. OCSU is committed to unlearning internalized
racial biases, widening our understanding of the varied and multicultural
backgrounds of our members and advocating for those who have been
marginalized or systematically disadvantaged. We work diligently to remove
barriers wherever possible and are committed to on-going education for all
our members.