The Invisible Shield: Exploring race and privilege in the context of Nova Scotia's mass casualty
1:30 PM 鈥� 3:00 PM
Join the Department of Sociology for it's Fall 2025 Speaker Series!
Dr. Samuels-Wortley鈥檚 presentation interrogates how Whiteness functions as a form of protection from police surveillance, focusing on the historical interactions between law enforcement and the perpetrator of Canada's worst mass casualty event. By tracing patterns of police engagement and inattention, the analysis reveals how racial privilege shapes institutional responses to potential threats. The discussion situates this case within the broader racialized dynamics of policing in Nova Scotia, particularly in relation to the Black Nova Scotian community.
Dr. Samuels-Wortley is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in Systemic Racism, Technology, and Criminal Justice in the Department of Criminology and Justice at Ontario Tech University. Her research explores the intersection of race, racism and the criminal justice system by centering Black and racialized people鈥檚 experiences with the police, corrections, victimization, and engagement in crime.
All are welcome.
- If this event listing appears to have errors or inaccuracies, please notify the event's Contact (see above).
- If this event listing is inappropriate or offensive, or has been posted without authorization, report it to University Marketing