Administrators at a south Edmonton high school are consulting with the Edmonton Police Service hate crimes unit as they investigate an online group that encourages local students to fight "Black supremacy." The "Scona White Student Alliance" calls on students at Strathcona High School to "rise up" and fight "racism against white people." Accounts for the group were established on various social media platforms this week, prompting concern from students, parents and school officials. Trisha Estabrooks, chair of the Edmonton Public School Board, described the posts as disappointing and disgusting. In a statement to CBC News, an Edmonton police spokesperson said the Hate Crime and Violent Extremism Unit is working closely with school administration.

Source: CBC News February 16, 2021 21:45 UTC