Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests

On Sunday, an Iranian remembrance ceremony took place in Saskatoon to honor the lives and freedoms lost during protests against the Iranian regime in January. The University of Saskatchewan’s Iranian Students’ Association organized the event, emphasizing the need for greater recognition of the brutality of the Iranian regime and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) by Canadians.

Sepideh Gorji, a member of the association, expressed frustration that mainstream media coverage is insufficient, stating, "For people to recognize that when we're talking about the Iranian government, it is IRGC. It’s the same terrorist organization that Canada has recognized." The community in Saskatoon has been vocal against the regime, with weekly protests since January.

Despite the challenges and opposition from the IRGC, Gorji emphasized the importance of gathering for the Iranian community, stating, "It reminds us that we have one goal, and that’s freedom and democracy in Iran, and we should never forget that." She urged the Canadian community to support Iranians by acknowledging the threat of the IRGC, noting, "When we see that the Canadian community recognizes that, it means a lot to us." Watch the video above for a visual recap of the ceremony.