Over the last two weeks, the world has witnessed shocking acts of violence, terror, and oppression in Iran. These latest atrocities come in retaliation to protests that were in response to the death of an Iranian woman who was arrested after a clash with the country’s ‘morality police.’ Her name was Mahsa Amini, and she was only 22 years old. Her crime – “unsuitable attire.”
Her death has sparked a global outcry and we, as an institution, fully support the courageous women and all who fight for basic human rights and freedoms – freedom from oppression. We join the many voices calling for an immediate end to the violence being perpetrated against thousands of civilians, including students, who are bravely demanding an end to a misogynistic and oppressive regime.
News such as this is disturbing. We recognize that members of the campus may want to reach out and talk and remind the community of the support systems available:
For Students:
The Health and Counselling Centre
Stop by during our open hours or call: 305 Bloomfield/ 902-867-2263 to make an appointment (self-referral only)
Open Monday and Thursday 8:30 am- 8:00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm (Closed for lunch from 12:00- 1:00 pm daily)
For any students requiring immediate support the following resources are available 24/7:
NS Mental Health Crisis Line: 1-888-429-8167
Good2TalkNS: 1-833-292-3698
Crisis Text Line: text “GOOD2TALKNS” to 686868
St. Martha’s Regional Hospital Emergency Department (emergencies only): Call 911
In addition, the following online resources are available for Nova Scotia students 24/7 through Healthy Minds NS.
For Employees:
Employee and Family Assistance Program:
- 1-844-880-9142 (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
- company code: STFX
- password: wellness
Medavie Blue Cross: Live and Text Therapy
Please take care.
Andy Hakin
President and Vice-Chancellor
Amanda Cockshutt
Academic Vice-President and Provost
Elizabeth Yeo
Vice-President, Student Services
Monica Foster
Vice-President, Finance and Administration
Mary Jessie MacLellan
Senior Manager, Office of the President
