In my opinion
BY KEVIN HAGGERTY | August 31 2020
The decision by Carleton University criminologists to eliminate student placements with police and correctional services is ill-advised.
racism and settler colonialism. Many of their plans are laudable, including new student bursaries and anti-racist education measures. One particularly worrying development, however, has generated considerable attention: their decision to eliminate the opportunity for undergraduate students to do pla...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/carleton-u-the-police-and-the-new-academic-isolationism/
In my opinion
BY VIVEK GOEL | July 06 2021
The pandemic has made the important work of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and of aggressively fighting resurgent racism at an institutional level, all the more urgent.
racism exists at our institutions of higher learning.
For these institutions and the communities they serve, the outbreak of COVID-19 has made the important work of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and of more aggressively fighting resurgent racism against Black and Asian people at an inst...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/the-great-reset-what-universities-should-look-like-post-covid/
In my opinion
BY SHARON STEIN | March 27 2023
Students, community activists, and critical scholars are calling for more justice-oriented approaches to the climate crisis. How will universities respond?
racism-racial">report from the UN Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance concluded, “there can be no meaningful mitigation or resolution of the global ecological crisis without specific action to address systemic racism, i...
https://universityaffairs.ca/opinion/in-my-opinion/moving-from-climate-action-toward-climate-justice/
Features
BY TIM JOHNSON | October 07 2015
Génocide, racisme, intolérance. Présenter des sujets difficiles en classe exige une bonne préparation.
racisme, des génocides, de la politique, du terrorisme ou même de la bioéthique, il est loin d’être facile pour les enseignants d’aborder ces sujets et d’amener les étudiants à en discuter. Pourtant, ceux qui l’ont fait affirment que les discussions sur ces sujets, si elles sont géré...
https://www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/articles-de-fond/article/comment-aborder-les-sujets-derangeants/
In my opinion
BY SHARON STEIN | April 05 2023
Des étudiant.e.s, des activistes et des universitaires préoccupé.e.s réclament une approche de la crise climatique axée sur la justice. Comment les universités s’engageront-elles?
racism-racial">rapport de la Rapporteuse spéciale de l’ONU sur les formes contemporaines de racisme, de discrimination raciale, de xénophobie et de l’intolérance conclut qu’« il ne saurait exister d’atténuation ni de règlement de la crise écologique mondiale dignes de ce nom si a...
https://www.affairesuniversitaires.ca/opinion/a-mon-avis/passer-de-laction-climatique-a-la-justice-climatique/
Features
BY MAGGIE MA | August 17 2011
A single interdisciplinary field would bring new insights and understanding to this very human reality, say proponents, but others aren’t sure it’s necessary.
racism, religious extremism, forgiveness and healing, gender identity and homophobia.Dr. Perry of UOIT says even the search for an umbrella term to describe the field continues to be a challenge because of the emotional link to the word itself. However, Gonzaga’s Dr. Shuford says that definitions ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/is-the-time-right-for-a-field-of-hate-studies/
Features
BY PAUL AXELROD | January 24 2018
Over the years, academic freedom has been both recognized and constrained, based on the particular historical context.
racism that these groups promote as inimical to the core values of their universities. To keep the peace, if at all possible, discussions with the speakers and counter protestors should be held in advance of the events, and police should probably be involved in such negotiations.
Although Canadia...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/academic-freedom-can-history-guide/
Features
BY KERRY BANKS | September 05 2018
Canada’s law schools are revamping their programs and curricula to respond to what one law dean calls “the most significant shift in the Canadian legal landscape in our lifetimes.”
racism.”
What’s the difference?
Canadian Aboriginal law is the body of Canadian law that explores issues related to Indigenous peoples in Canada. Indigenous law refers to the legal traditions, customs and practices of Indigenous peoples and groups.
...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/the-rise-of-aboriginal-law/
Features
BY ASHLEY OKWUOSA | June 21 2023
The evolutionary ecologist made a name for herself with a headline-grabbing discovery early in her career. Now the University of Toronto Scarborough professor is using her platform to support the next generation of Black scientists.
racism and bias are deeply rooted in academia. Then, Dr. Andrade makes it personal, sharing some of her own experience with prejudice as a Black woman in science.
“They have to see the data to see that there is an issue,” she explains. “But after that, it is really the stories they connect ...
https://universityaffairs.ca/features/feature-article/maydianne-andrade-a-champion-for-change/
News
BY EMILY BARON CADLOFF | October 15 2019
Report leads to formal apology from Dalhousie president to Black community members and a pledge to respond to anti-Black racism.
racism at Dalhousie and the university’s responsibility to address it, and she specifically thanked the panel for its work.
“The work ahead will take time, as systemic change does not happen overnight,” Dr. Balser said in her speech. She went on to say that “Dalhousie University should an...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/dalhousie-panel-uncovers-links-between-university-and-slave-trade/
News
BY HANNAH LIDDLE | March 13 2023
One of the main goals of the survey is to identify equity gaps among students and staff.
racism and measure inequities,” she said.
But inequities – including racism, microaggressions and other elements that comprise an unsafe climate – are hard to measure. “We didn’t have any data to base our work on,” said Ms. Omollo. By commissioning a third-party consultant, the univer...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/news-article/algoma-u-releases-findings-of-its-first-ever-edi-survey/
Media Scan
BY ANQI SHEN | October 05 2017
racism-on-campus-is-not-political-correctness-run-amok.html">Opinion: Confronting racism on campus is not political correctness run amok
Critique of the comment Massey College senior fellow Michael Marrus made to a Black student should not be dismissed as political correctness run amok...
https://universityaffairs.ca/news/media-scan/headlines-oct-5-2017/