February is Black History Month, a time to focus on the contributions and achievements of Black Canadians. Join Black Excellence at York University (BE YU) Peer Leads as we highlight the many accomplishments of Black leaders at York University. To reserve your spot, please complete our registration form. This session is open to all students […]
Representation matters: not just on our screens, but in the information and data we share. During Black History Month, join us for a drop-in, beginner-friendly editing session to learn more and to help improve coverage of Black histories in Wikipedia and Wikidata. No experience necessary! For the week of Valentine’s Day, join us in especially […]
Black History Month is a distinct period for honouring history, negotiating current realities, and imagining potential futures for Black communities. In recent years, the Harriet Tubman Institute has celebrated Black History Month by focusing on the achievements of Black people; looking back to examine their accomplishments as a path to move forward as well as […]
Under the theme of Black Resistance, HTI’s Black History Month 2023 will focus on activities related to the accomplishments of Africans and people of African descent, spotlighting some of our own leaders in our local community here in Toronto. This event will honour Rosemary Sadlier (Order of Ontario), who is a York alum, social justice […]
Under the theme of Black Resistance, HTI’s Black History Month 2023 will focus on activities related to the accomplishments of Africans and people of African descent, spotlighting some of our own leaders in our local community here in Toronto. This is a Tubman Talks BHM event with presenters Henry Gomez aka King Cosmos and Roger […]
Under the theme of Black Resistance, HTI’s Black History Month 2023 will focus on activities related to the accomplishments of Africans and people of African descent, spotlighting some of our own leaders in our local community here in Toronto. This event will have presenters Dr. Harris Ali and Dr. Yvonne Simpson. Dr. Yvonne Simpson is […]
The Faculty of LA&PS and the Department of English will host award-winning Canadian poet and 2022-23 Writer-in-Residence Karen Solie, as she reads new and selected works. Solie is the author of five collections of poetry. Her third, Pigeon (2009), won the Griffin Poetry Prize, Trillium Poetry Prize and the Pat Lowther Award. A volume of selected and […]
The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at York University, and Unifor are pleased to present their annual Black History Month Celebration. Word, Sound, Power: Black Artistic Expression will be an evening of spectacular performances showcasing Black artistic expression here at York University! Featuring musical performances including the R&B […]
Climate change is inevitable. It is already affecting our environment and our health in many ways. What can we do? Let’s discuss this with Dave Baumken Consultant, Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resiliency Adjunct Professor, Disaster & Emergency Management York University VIRTUAL SEMINAR, THURSDAY FEBRUARY 16 12PM-1PM EST Register here: https://www.yorku.ca/research/yemerge/lectures/
Asia-Pacific-based alumni are invited to attend the York U President’s Reception in Singapore. This is your opportunity to connect with York alumni in your area, strengthen your social and professional networks, reminisce about your time at York and hear the latest news from your alma mater. Event Details: Date: Thursday Feb. 23, 2023Time: 7-9:30pmLocation: Fairmont […]