TORONTO, March 6, 2014 – The Hon. Olivia Chow, MP Trinity-Spadina, will be the keynote speaker for this year’s International Women’s Day celebration today at York, the theme of which is inspiring change. She will be joined by aboriginal elder Laureen Waters, featured speaker, with remarks by Rhonda Lenton, York’s provost and vice-president academic, and Professor […]
Osgoode Hall Law School Marks Komagata Maru Week
TORONTO, March 5, 2014 – To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru episode when Canada turned away 376 migrants of South Asian origin aboard a Japanese steamship in Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet, the South Asian Law Students’ Association (SALSA) at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School is launching Komagata Maru Week (March 10-15) […]
Exploring the Future of Cities with former Toronto Mayor and current Calgary Mayor
TORONTO, February 27, 2014 – Two exciting York University student conferences tomorrow – one with former Toronto Mayor David Miller, the other with current Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi – will explore the future of cities. Members of the media are invited to attend both conferences. CONFERENCE ONE: Fri. Feb. 28, Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 475 Yonge […]
Pow Wow, panel discussion to celebrate Indigeneity and academia at York U
TORONTO, February 26, 2014 — York University’s Aboriginal students have organized the 12th Annual All Nations Pow Wow & Gathering: Celebrating Indigeneity & Academia, a three day event, featuring a dynamic combination of performances by hip hop, graffiti and beat box artists, February 27. A traditional Pow Wow and a community feast and gala featuring […]
Osgoode Workshop examines Self-Defence and Use of Force
TORONTO, February 26, 2014 – Recent changes to the Criminal Code and the common law have sought to clarify the law on self-defence and various other related justification and excuses. The law in this area continues to evolve as it is applied not only to bar-room brawlers but to ordinary citizens, parents, hockey […]
Natalie Jeremijenko to deliver the 2014 Wendy Michener Lecture at York U
TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2014 – Boundary-pushing artist, engineer and inventor Natalie Jeremijenko is the featured speaker for the 2014 Wendy Michener Lecture in York University’s Faculty of Fine Arts, which will take place March 5 in the Tribute Communities Recital Hall at York’s Keele campus. Jeremijenko has been named one of the inaugural top 100 […]
Justice Donald McLeod of Ontario Court of Justice to receive Lincoln Alexander Award
TORONTO, February 24, 2014 – A judge whose family immigrated to Canada and who was raised in Toronto’s Regent Park will receive The Honourable Lincoln Alexander ’53 Award tomorrow from the Black Law Students’ Association (BLSA) at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School. The Honourable Justice Donald McLeod was called to the bar in […]
