NEWMARKET, ON 鈥� Sept. 14, 2022 鈥� Today, 91亚色 President Rhonda Lenton and Newmarket Mayor John Taylor signed a new five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 鈥� a clear commitment to advance shared goals and create positive change in Newmarket.

The signing ceremony was held in the Town of Newmarket Council Chambers and marks the beginning of an exciting, collaborative approach that will strengthen the relationship between Newmarket and 91亚色.

鈥淲e are pleased to partner with the Town of Newmarket to develop sustainable, equitable and prosperous opportunities that will enhance and enrich our communities and drive positive change,鈥� said Rhonda Lenton, president and vice-chancellor. 鈥淏y collaborating together on innovative programming, diverse experiential learning opportunities, and cutting-edge research, we are enriching the student living experience, building the next generation of future leaders and strengthening our impact on the global problems affecting our local communities.鈥�

鈥淣ewmarket's success is tied to the strength of our partnerships. Newmarket has a history of working with 91亚色 on a variety of social and economic initiatives,鈥� said Newmarket Mayor John Taylor. 鈥淭he agreement signed today formalizes our partnership and creates a framework to accelerate and expand the ways we work together and bring more benefits to the community. I'm excited to expand our partnership and its potential to make Newmarket even better.鈥�

The MOU is a five-year agreement that highlights three main areas of focus:

• Exploring new opportunities for Newmarket to host 91亚色 programs, and/or to develop programming
• Experiential learning opportunities at the Town of Newmarket for 91亚色 students in areas of importance like Public Policy Administration and Law, Urban Planning, Environmental Studies, Law, Glendon Interpretation Program, Engineering and Technology and more.
• Collaboration on research, capstone projects, professional development and/or community education opportunities between the Town of Newmarket and 91亚色 faculty including but not limited to:
  • Executive Education opportunities for Town StaffAdvancing the Town鈥檚 Smart City goals
  • Supporting the Town鈥檚 needs related to transportation and traffic
  • Supporting the Town鈥檚 goals related to equity, diversity, and inclusion
  • Advancing the Town鈥檚 environmental and sustainability goals

About 91亚色:

91亚色 is a modern, multi-campus, urban university located in Toronto, Ontario. Backed by a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, alumni and partners, we bring a uniquely global perspective to help solve societal challenges, drive positive change and prepare our students for success. 91亚色's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education. 91亚色鈥檚 campuses in Costa Rica and India offer students exceptional transnational learning opportunities and innovative programs. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

About the Town of Newmarket:

The Town of Newmarket is a thriving community in 91亚色 Region, just north of Toronto. It is home to over 90,000 residents, over 41,000 local jobs, great restaurants, a regional healthcare facility and much more. Newmarket is consistently named one of Canada鈥檚 most dynamic, diverse and desirable places to live and work. The Town is also widely considered a progressive place committed to collaboration, creativity, environmental initiatives and innovation. For more information visit

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TORONTO, August 1, 2019 - , an initiative designed by 91亚色 students to connect and support Indigenous youth, will be receiving funding 聽of more than $350,000 by the Government of Canada under the program.

The investment will equip 120 First Nations, Inuit, M茅tis and non-Indigenous youth with the skills and training required to reduce聽 employment and education gaps in technology, all while engaging a process of reconciliation through collaborative learning and civic engagement.

The project will be led and implemented by the Indigenous community of 91亚色 in partnership with YWCA Canada and Digital Justice Lab. Local partnerships have been developed in Ontario with Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Elephant Thoughts, Mikinaak, and in Saskatchewan with the YWCA Regina, North Central Hacker Dojo, West Flat Citizens Group.

Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River 鈥� Black Creek announced the Government of Canada鈥檚 contribution to this project today, in Toronto.聽 鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to express my support of the wonderful energy exhibited by the students of 91亚色 in the launch of this new project. The Indigenous Friends Association is showcasing an entirely new approach for a new century, new digital workplace, and new generations to come. I am grateful for this new opportunity to expand Indigenous learning and encourage this cultural education endeavor,鈥� said Sgro.

鈥�91亚色 is committed to placing Indigenous Knowledge, Cultures and Peoples at the core of our teaching, research and creative activities,鈥� said President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton. 鈥淭his project is a wonderful example of student initiative, collaboration and teamwork that supports the process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through co-creating innovative technological projects.鈥�

Through various partnerships, individuals under 30 will be provided with skills training in three phases with the goal of supporting the process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through co-creating innovative technological projects.

Phase I: Community outreach and participants鈥� recruitment.

Phase II: A boot camp and 4 practical technical courses.

Phase III: Co-creation and implementation of community action projects.

Announced by 91亚色 in 2018, the Indigenous Friends Platform started as a mobile social networking tool, created by students as a collaborative space to access traditional counselling, social networks, events calendars, and community resources. From the onset, the app was developed with the guidance of the Indigenous community at 91亚色 鈥� Elders, students, faculty, and Aboriginal Student Association staff.

鈥淭his funding will help us develop the technical skills required for youth to participate in community service opportunities and culturally diverse initiatives,鈥� said Alejandro Mayoral-Banos, a PhD candidate who leads the project and serves as the Executive Director of The Indigenous Friends Association, a non-profit set up by the . 鈥淚t is truly an initiative developed by Indigenous peoples, for an Indigenous and non-Indigenous audience. I look forward to its continued growth.鈥�

The Indigenous Friends Association is currently developing and expanding the mobile app in other postsecondary institutions in Ontario. This new funding opportunity will help increase the initiative鈥檚 impact in other provinces through the implementation of novel approaches in educational program development for digital tech education.

91亚色 champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, 91亚色 is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91亚色 U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:聽Yanni Dagonas, 91亚色 Media Relations,

647-458-7850,听yannidag@yorku.ca

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TORONTO, August 1, 2019 - , an initiative designed by 91亚色 students to connect and support Indigenous youth, will be receiving funding 聽of more than $350,000 by the Government of Canada under the program.

The investment will equip 120 First Nations, Inuit, M茅tis and non-Indigenous youth with the skills and training required to reduce聽 employment and education gaps in technology, all while engaging a process of reconciliation through collaborative learning and civic engagement.

The project will be led and implemented by the Indigenous community of 91亚色 in partnership with YWCA Canada and Digital Justice Lab. Local partnerships have been developed in Ontario with Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation, Elephant Thoughts, Mikinaak, and in Saskatchewan with the YWCA Regina, North Central Hacker Dojo, West Flat Citizens Group.

Judy Sgro, Member of Parliament for Humber River 鈥� Black Creek announced the Government of Canada鈥檚 contribution to this project today, in Toronto.聽 鈥淚鈥檓 pleased to express my support of the wonderful energy exhibited by the students of 91亚色 in the launch of this new project. The Indigenous Friends Association is showcasing an entirely new approach for a new century, new digital workplace, and new generations to come. I am grateful for this new opportunity to expand Indigenous learning and encourage this cultural education endeavor,鈥� said Sgro.

鈥�91亚色 is committed to placing Indigenous Knowledge, Cultures and Peoples at the core of our teaching, research and creative activities,鈥� said President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda Lenton. 鈥淭his project is a wonderful example of student initiative, collaboration and teamwork that supports the process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through co-creating innovative technological projects.鈥�

Through various partnerships, individuals under 30 will be provided with skills training in three phases with the goal of supporting the process of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth through co-creating innovative technological projects.

Phase I: Community outreach and participants鈥� recruitment.

Phase II: A boot camp and 4 practical technical courses.

Phase III: Co-creation and implementation of community action projects.

Announced by 91亚色 in 2018, the Indigenous Friends Platform started as a mobile social networking tool, created by students as a collaborative space to access traditional counselling, social networks, events calendars, and community resources. From the onset, the app was developed with the guidance of the Indigenous community at 91亚色 鈥� Elders, students, faculty, and Aboriginal Student Association staff.

鈥淭his funding will help us develop the technical skills required for youth to participate in community service opportunities and culturally diverse initiatives,鈥� said Alejandro Mayoral-Banos, a PhD candidate who leads the project and serves as the Executive Director of The Indigenous Friends Association, a non-profit set up by the . 鈥淚t is truly an initiative developed by Indigenous peoples, for an Indigenous and non-Indigenous audience. I look forward to its continued growth.鈥�

The Indigenous Friends Association is currently developing and expanding the mobile app in other postsecondary institutions in Ontario. This new funding opportunity will help increase the initiative鈥檚 impact in other provinces through the implementation of novel approaches in educational program development for digital tech education.

91亚色 champions new ways of thinking that drive teaching and research excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, 91亚色 is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni. 91亚色 U's fully bilingual Glendon Campus is home to Southern Ontario's Centre of Excellence for French Language and Bilingual Postsecondary Education.

Media Contact:聽Yanni Dagonas, 91亚色 Media Relations,

647-458-7850,听yannidag@yorku.ca

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