BIPOC

York U community members among Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards winners

Three York University alumni and one former faculty member are among this year’s list of the top 25 immigrants or refugees who have made a major impact on Canadian society.

York University prof advocates for Indigenous rights, climate justice

Angele Alook, a professor in York University’s School of Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies, is championing the ethical representation of Indigenous Peoples and their knowledge systems amidst the challenges of climate change.

York U staff member wins research administration award

Mickel A. Allen, a research and administrative support assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, has received the Unsung Hero Award from the Canadian Association of Research Administrators.

2023 Employment Equity Report now available

The latest iteration of the annual report details the analysis of equity-identified groups at York University from the period of Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

York University recognizes Emancipation Day

Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Laina Y. Bay-Cheng shares a message with the community in recognition of Emancipation Day.

Déclaration à l’occasion du Jour de l’émancipation

Le 1er août est le jour où on célèbre l’entrée en vigueur de la « Slavery Abolition Act » de 1833 (Loi sur l’abolition de l’esclavage), partout dans l’Empire britannique. Dans le passé, des membres des communautés noires et autochtones ont été réduits en esclavage sur le territoire qui est aujourd’hui le Canada, ce qui a profondément marqué […]

Report on Black Inclusion Action Plan shows momentum

The York community is invited to read the third Annual Report on Black Inclusion, which features a look at what progress has been made on 86 calls to action aimed at shifting institutional culture towards the inclusion and affirmation of Black lives and experiences. 

Advancing YU empowers Black, women students

Through the Advancing YU program, Black and/or women undergraduate students have the opportunity to be paired with alumni mentors to explore their personal and professional potential.

Study examines impact of Quebec’s Bill 21

Professor Nadia Hasan has published a study that documents the significant impact Quebec’s Bill 21 has had on Muslim women in the province.

York University professor champions arts of the Indian Ocean

Professor Zulfikar Hirji is looking to bring attention to the often understudied creative works of artists from the vast Indian Ocean region.