In recognition of the site’s Indigenous heritage, 91ÑÇÉ« unveiled Indigenous art exhibits on the construction hoarding at 91ÑÇÉ«'s Markham campus.
On Sept. 29 and 30, the 91ÑÇÉ« community gathered to reflect on the legacy of Canada’s residential school system. The archives of the livestreamed events are now available to view.
The two faculty members are respected scholars and teachers, and bring a range of expertise to 91ÑÇÉ«.
The second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a reminder of our responsibility to learn the history of the legacies of residential schools, honour the survivors, their families, intergenerational survivors and the children who never came home.
The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has elected six 91ÑÇÉ« faculty members as part of the Class of 2022. Recognition by the RSC is the highest honour an individual can achieve in the arts, social sciences and sciences.
In February, 91ÑÇÉ« announced the establishment of the 91ÑÇÉ« Black Research Seed Fund to provide mentorship and $150,000 in total funding in support of the research activities of Black academics, with preference given to emerging and early-career researchers.
In the first year of the pandemic, the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board had 12,000 student registered in virtual school from kindergarten to Grade 8, and another 5,000 in high school. Last year, the grade categories changed. There were 2,300 registered in kindergarten to Grade 6 and 2,200 in Grade 7 through 12. This year, There are about 700 registered in kindergarten to Grade 6, and 800 in Grade 7 to Grade 12.
The 91ÑÇÉ« Alumni Board recognized four distinguished 91ÑÇÉ« students with 2022 Alumni Awards and Scholarships for their academic excellence and leadership.
Associate Professor Roopa Desai Trilokekar is the winner of this year’s Research and Scholarship Award presented by the Canadian Society for the Study of Higher Education (CSSHE).
Fifteen unique films created by Indigenous youth from Ecuador will be screened at a special film festival on Aug. 19. The films are the result of an international program out of 91ÑÇÉ« that spotlights planetary health issues.