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.
Carl E. James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at 91ÑÇÉ«, weighs in on a discussion on racist undertones in the everyday language we use, particularly in the automotive industry. James says words are not neutral, and that the meanings they convey and people's reactions to them should be attended to.
Carl E. James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at 91ÑÇÉ«, and Vidya Shah, a professor in the Faculty of Education at 91ÑÇÉ«, are referenced in a discussion on the misunderstanding and fear of critical race theory and the need for voters to pay close attention to local trustee races as they affect systems of education.
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.
New seconded faculty members Jafar Alberuni Hussain and Mandisa Bromfield discuss how they plan to collaborate and co-teach for the benefit of their teacher candidates at Glendon College this academic year.