University of Calgary stands together to condemn anti-Muslim posters found on campus

[Positive messages were written on heart-shaped pieces of paper and hung on a tree in response to anti-Muslim posters found on campus. Twitter / X92.9]

Students and staff at the University of Calgary are banding together in support of the Muslim community after numerous Islamophobic posters were discovered on campus.

It was a shocking sight for the community when approximately 40 posters were found early Tuesday morning with an expletive-filled rant targeting Muslims.

The signs start with, “Dear Muslims,” and tell those of the Islamic faith to “keep your barbaric ways … right where they belong … in your 7th-century homelands!”

Warning: The language used in the posters may offend some readers.

Campus security was quick to remove the offending signs.

“These are disturbing, extremely offensive posters that in no way reflect the inclusive, diverse and caring culture of this university,” University of Calgary President Elizabeth Cannon said in a statement.

A rally of solidarity was called for those personally impacted by the posters, where students and staff showed their support for Muslims on campus by writing positive messages on heart-shaped pieces of paper.

One student, Moonis Ahmed, president of the Al-Madiyya Muslim Students Association, had this to say to the anonymous creators of the hate-filled poster campaign.

“It’s easy to hate, and to be misinformed because it takes a lot of work to actually be informed,” he told The Calgary Sun.

“We’re working hard at U of C to create a positive dialogue, and I would invite anyone, even people who feel such hatred, to reach out and ask us questions so we can have that dialogue with them.”

Calgary police are investigating the incident.