Indigenous Education

Researchers receive grants to advance Indigenous scholarship

Six Indigenous scholars at York University have been awarded a combined $204,298 in new funding from the latest round of Indigenous Research Seed Fund Grants to explore language revitalization, Indigenous-led land restoration, decolonizing physical education curriculum and more.

In the media: Land and Language

Celia Haig-Brown, a Professor in the Faculty of Education at York University, wrote a master’s thesis on Kamloops residential schools in the mid-1980’s, the work was published as a book but was ignored. Haig-Brown has returned to the work and recently published ‘Tsqelmucwílc: The Kamloops Indian Residential School―Resistance and a Reckoning’ in light of recent events.

In the media: York University Markham Campus exhibits Indigenous artworks in recognition of the site’s Indigenous heritage

In recognition of the site’s Indigenous heritage, York University unveiled Indigenous art exhibits on the construction hoarding at York University’s Markham campus.

In the media – Sharing stories about the history of residential schools and reconciliation

Professor Celia Haig-Brown shares her collaborators’ stories of their experiences of residential schools and reconciliation…

Reflecting on National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous Peoples Month

National Indigenous Peoples Day falls on the summer solstice (June 21), which is the longest day of the year. It is a day of significance, as Indigenous Peoples and communities have honoured their cultures and histories on the summer solstice for generations.

Professor Susan Dion awarded 2021 F.E.L. Priestly Prize

Congratulations to Faculty of Education Professor and Associate Vice-President Indigenous initiatives Susan Dion (York University) and Jane Griffith (Ryerson University), on being awarded the prestigious 2021 F.E.L. Priestly Prize for their article “Narratives of Place and Relationship: Bev Sellar’s Memoir They Called Me Number One”. The award was presented by the Association of Canadian College and University Teachers of English (ACCUTE).

What can the visual arts teach us about Indigenous history and culture?

Two Métis artists spoke with York University Faculty of Education Professor Susan Dion, associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives, about how their art educates and invites others to experience their culture and heritage.

Voices of Indigenous Educators

Voices of Indigenous Educators is a short 3 minute video that introduces four dynamic Indigenous scholars/educators in the Faculty of Education at York University.

The Conversation Canada – National Day for Truth & Reconciliation: Universities and schools must acknowledge how colonial education has reproduced anti-Indigenous racism

As we move towards Sept. 30, many schools and universities will be talking about observing the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. When it comes to all of our institutions — and educational institutions in particular — it’s critical to move far beyond a single day of remembrance.

Professor Susan Dion appointed inaugural associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives

York University Vice-President Equity, People and Culture Sheila Cote-Meek announces the appointment of Professor Susan P. Dion to the inaugural role of associate vice-president Indigenous initiatives, effective Sept. 1.