As of June 3rd, 2024, CCGS endorsed the Joint Statement on Canadian Universities and Palestine authored by the Palestinian-Canadian Academics and Artists Network (PCAAN) in February 2024 against the ongoing scholasticide in Palestine. ... Out of 43 eligible CCGS members, 27 voted, resulting in 26 votes in favour and 1 against adopting the motion. ... Review all partnerships, including research cooperation, student exchange and study abroad programs, and funding relations, with Israeli educational and other institutions. End any relation that might be connected to ‘plausibly genocidal acts’ within the terms of the ICJ ruling.
Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies, UBC Okanagan
Kelowna (Operates in this area)
Organization
Education
Website: ccgs.ok.ubc.ca
Also known as: CCGS, UBCO CCGS
Public statement
On 2024-06-03 members of the UBC Okanagan Department of Community, Culture and Global Studies voted 26 to 1 to endorse a joint statement that calls on UBC to "End any relation that might be connected to ‘plausibly genocidal acts’ within the terms of the ICJ ruling."
Last reviewed October 21, 2026