Alberta Teachers’ Association president Jason Schilling has issued the following statement with regards to the violent attack at Vancouver’s Lapu-Lapu Day celebration.
“The Alberta Teachers’ Association offers its deepest sympathies to the Filipino community in the wake of this tragic event. We stand with you in your grief and offer our heartfelt support.”
The Alberta Teachers’ Association, as the professional organization of teachers, promotes and advances public education, supports teachers’ professional practice and serves as the advocate for its 51,000 members.