Today marks the 25th anniversary of what is now known as Indigenous Peoples Day. This is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique history, diverse heritage and cultures, and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. This year, however, the celebration of the survival of many distinct heritages, languages, cultural […]
With support from the Government of Canada, two new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) have been appointed at York University and two existing have been renewed this year. The new CRCs will undertake new research into “re-righting” and “re-writing” the Indigenous history of North America and investigating Black life in Canada. This year’s awards were announced June […]
Deep into the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada is racing to catch up with a virus spreading and mutating across the globe at an incredible pace. No longer is the collective goal to “flatten the curve” – this time, armed with vaccines, the aim is to break the chain of infection altogether. In […]
Approximately 150 million people are homeless and more than 1.8 billion people worldwide lack adequate and affordable housing. While levels of homelessness vary considerably across UNECE countries, finding sustainable solutions to ensure access to housing for all members of society remains a significant challenge. In 2020, the number of homeless people in the United States was approximately […]
Canadian researchers have discovered that a bee thought to be one of the rarest in the world, as the only representative of its genus, is no more than an unusual specimen of a widespread species. Scientists with the Canadian Museum of Nature (CMN) and York University have reclassified the mystery bee, collected somewhere in Nevada […]
A new study co-authored by Charles H. Cho, professor of accounting and the Erivan K. Haub Chair in Business and Sustainability at York University’s Schulich School of Business, has found that businesses located in cities with severe air pollution are more likely to cook the books. The study, titled “Contaminated Heart: Does Air Pollution Harm Business […]
With the recent news of the 215 children found in a mass grave in Kamloops, B.C., and the Islamophobic hate crime in London, Ont., the mourning, loss and injustice can feel paralyzing. For those looking to continue their journey to create a more equitable and inclusive York University, the Centre for Human Rights, Equity and […]
In today’s digital age, having a social media presence is necessary for businesses, but are you making the most out of your online presence? Did you know that social media is a great way to create revenue streams? Join ELLA, Innovation York’s accelerator focused on supporting women-led businesses, on Wednesday, June 23 at noon for their next […]
A study recently published in the Journal of Advertising shows that context harm crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, require not only bespoke advertising efforts for various communities and societies but also an evolving, multistage approach not recognized in prior advertising literature on health messaging. This research was undertaken by Schulich School of Business Associate Professor Ela Veresiu in […]
With support from the Government of Canada, two new Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) have been appointed at York University and two existing have been renewed this year. The CRCs will undertake new research into “re-righting” and “re-writing” the Indigenous history of North America and investigating Black life in Canada. This year’s awards were announced today by the […]