Join us Thursday November 29, 2018 for J. Paul Halferty (School of English, Drama and Film, University College Dublin). Professor Halferty is a Robarts Centre Visiting Professor this semester and will discuss his research on “Theatrical Protest Before Decriminalization: The Gay Politics of John Hebert’s Fortune and Men’s Eyes at Toronto’s Central Library Theatre. When: Thursday […]
Funding Opportunity: Northern Scientific Training Program Internal Application Deadline: Friday November 16, 2018 The Northern Scientific Training Program funds undergraduate and graduate thesis research in the natural, physical and social sciences and humanities. The online application form is at https://nstp-pfsn.fluidreview.com/ Background: In 1961, the federal government established the Northern Scientific Training Grants Program to encourage […]
The City Builders’ website, videos, documentary are now live. Visit the website at: https://toronto-city-builders.org/ The two-part documentary is on YouTube. Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMTV28hJOL8 Episode 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukSL24gG2u0 And so are the 19 oral history videos: https://toronto-city-builders.org/videos/oral-history-videos/
The History of Indigenous Peoples (HIP) Network, the Indigenous Studies Program at York and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation present their Fall 2018 workshop schedule. Contact HIP co-founder, Carolyn Podruchny for more information: carolyn@carolynpodruchny.ca
Exhibition unveiling: 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. Scott Library’s Atrium, 2nd floor Please bring a smartphone or tablet with a data plan to access the exhibition’s digital content. You will need a QR code reader, or download the free mobile app izi.Travel here. Head/earphones are recommended. Presentation and film […]
An investigative documentary film about the illegal segregationist practice of the Canadian government when many First Nations people in Canada were not allowed off reserve without a pass. The film is streaming online for a short time at CBC.ca – until July 21. Click here to watch! The film is narrated by acclaimed actor Tantoo […]
An investigative documentary film about the illegal segregationist practice of the Canadian government when many First Nations people in Canada were not allowed off reserve without a pass. The film is streaming online for a short time at CBC.ca – until July 21. Click here to watch! The film is narrated by acclaimed actor Tantoo […]
Congratulations to our former director Colin Coates (2011-2015)! Colin is a recipient of the 2018 International Council of Canadian Studies (ICCS) Certificate of Merit. Professor Colin Coates (Glendon College, York University) awarded 2018 ICCS Certificate of Merit for his contribution to the development of Canadian Studies Colin is one of the founding members of the […]
Congratulations to our former director Colin Coates (2011-2015)! Colin is a recipient of the 2018 International Council of Canadian Studies (ICCS) Certificate of Merit. Professor Colin Coates (Glendon College, York University) awarded 2018 ICCS Certificate of Merit for his contribution to the development of Canadian Studies Colin is one of the founding members of the […]
Robarts Faculty Associate Christina Hoicka’s research has been referenced by the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. The 2018 Conservation Progress Report was released on April 10, 2018. Check out Making Connections: Straight Talk about Electricity in Ontario. The full report can be accessed Making Connections (pdf 322 pgs). Contract Christina Hoicka at Twitter: @cehoicka /Email: cehoicka@yorku.ca