Policies remain largely unchanged over the past 100 years TORONTO, August 6, 2004 -- According to York University Professor Hugh Shewell, successive Canadian governments imposed inappropriate welfare policies on Aboriginals for almost 100 years without taking into account the impact of cultural differences. Shewell’s new book Enough to Keep Them Alive: Indian Welfare in Canada 1873 […]
York U. astronomer describes Messenger mission for Canada AM viewers
TORONTO, August 3, 2004 -- York University Astronomer Marshall McCall appeared on CTV's Canada AM today to talk about the Messenger mission to Mercury which launched early this morning from Cape Canaveral. McCall described Mercury and talked about why NASA was exploring this "rocky planet" again 30 years after the last mission. You can read […]
St. Bernard Wins Canadian Junior Decathlon Championship
TORONTO, July 27, 2004 -- York University track and field athlete David St. Bernard captured gold in the decathlon at the Canadian Junior Track and Field Championships last weekend in Saskatoon. St. Bernard, York's Rookie Athlete of the Year in 2003-04, won the decathlon with a personal best score of 6532. He also recorded seven […]
York University statement regarding student discipline
The University has reviewed the judgment by the court and has decided to allow Mr. Freeman-Maloy to re-register as a student at York should he decide to do so. The University’s goal throughout this process has been to protect the academic environment and ensure that all York students understand and abide by established standards of […]
Alumni invited to celebrate grand opening of tennis facility
TORONTO, July 21, 2004 -- York University alumni, faculty and staff will get to experience all the excitement of the men’s Tennis Masters Canada championships in the state-of-the-art, $45-million Rexall Centre during a special Alumni night event Thursday, July 29. York community members and alumni are invited to enjoy third round matches as […]
York U. expert available to comment on Zahra Kazemi case, Canada’s relations with Iran
TORONTO, July 20, 2004 -- With the trial of a secret agent accused of murdering Iranian-Canadian photojournalist Zahra Kazemi having abruptly ended this past weekend, and with the prosecutor having ordered Iranian newspapers to censor parts of the trial, Canada’s diplomatic relations with Iran have become increasingly strained – again. York University political science […]
Paul Martin’s new cabinet - York U. experts available to analyze the choices
Hot Topic: Paul Martin’s new cabinetYork U. experts available to analyze the choices TORONTO, July 20, 2004 -- Paul Martin has announced the make-up of the cabinet that will guide the Liberals through the period of minority government. York University experts can offer commentary on his choices and what signals they send about the policies […]
