March 8, 2022
The Russian Federation’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine is deeply troubling. This assault on Ukraine and its people is an assault on the very democratic values that universities uphold by offering a safe space for free inquiry.
Yukon University joins the many voices condemning the actions of President Putin and calling for an immediate end to this armed aggression.
Yukon University stands with Ukraine, and we are heartened by the huge outpouring of solidarity with the Ukraine people, here in Yukon and around the world—including those in Russia risking everything to oppose their government.
Yukon University supports the work by the Governments of Yukon and Canada to ensure refugees fleeing this war will be accepted into Canada.
We recognize that many in the YukonU community may be affected directly and indirectly by the alarming news and images coming from Eastern Europe.