Dear Everyone,

Yesterday in London, Ontario a deliberate attack was made against a family of Muslim Canadians, killing four and injuring a child. It was motivated by anti-Muslim hate. It is tragic. It is not okay. And it makes me again realize that we have a lot of work to do to create the kind of society where we can ALL live together in safety and with mutual respect.

I am aware that there is a wide range of faiths practiced by people who work at the AGO, including Islam. Faith is core to many of our identities, and learning about – and respecting – different traditions is key. Faith, culture and art are tightly intertwined. I am very aware that members of the AGO staff are Muslim. We are a team, so let’s all be there for each other. 

Stephan