March against racism hits downtown Saskatoon

In response to the National Day of Action against Islamophobia and White Supremacy, Saskatoon took to the streets.

“It’s truly ridiculous that Trump is telling refugees to leave for no reason,” said young Seifeddin Elbakri.

Around 60 people rallied against racism Saturday afternoon as they marched along second avenue to the federal building.

Its main purpose was to continue to raise awareness against the recent attack on the Muslim community in Quebec City.

“It must feel pretty bleak to see some idiot shooting people at random,” said one of the marchers Dave Carpenter. 

Chants like refugee ban has got to go, and say it loud say it clear refugees are welcome here, erupted through the streets over a megaphone.

Some of the signs featured at today’s rally against racism #yxe pic.twitter.com/kVix4o5zTQ

— JT Marshall (@jtmarshallCKOM) February 4, 2017

Some of the signs read: Muslims you are loved and white supremacy equals Isis.

Martin Luther King quote on this sign #yxe pic.twitter.com/PCWckGSuuc

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Carpenter feels despite all the education in the world Saskatoon is still a racist city.

“There ignorance sometimes exacerbates their racist attitudes,” he said.

Organizer of the rally Kota Kimura feels the same way.

“Saskatchewan has a long history of colonial violence,” he said.

Up to 60 people who are marching against racism in #yxe they’re moving down 2nd avenue right now to the federal building pic.twitter.com/m7p8VQyR3N

— JT Marshall (@jtmarshallCKOM) February 4, 2017