The Jamaica Diaspora Taskforce Action Network (JDTAN) presents The 11th Annual Advancement in Education Summit – A 4-day professional development conference for Jamaican & Caribbean teachers. 2026 Summit Theme: Resilience:The Imperative In an era characterized by rapid technological shifts, socio-economic challenges, and the lasting impacts of global disruptions, the mandate for educational systems has […]
Carl E. James, the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora in York University’s Faculty of Education, brings his expertise to a four-year Genome Canada research project focused on Canada’s Black population.
The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora in the Faculty of Education at York University–with the support of UPS, presents their annual celebration of Black Artistic Expressions Word, Sound, Power. This year's theme is Centering Our Stories & Communities. All are welcome to attend and we are looking forward to seeing you there! […]
The fourth annual Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) Conference, hosted by the Toronto District School Board’s Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement (CEBSA), delivered a powerful showcase of Black youth leadership.
Written by Alex Huls (YFile July 25, 2025) It all began with one day. In 2022, Black high school students from the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) were invited by York University’s Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community & Diaspora to the Keele Campus to take part in “A Day at York.” The event was designed […]
The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora presents WORD, SOUND, POWER: An Annual Black History Month Celebration! This year's theme, “Past, Present & Future,” honours Black culture's rich history, present, and promising future and achievements. AGENDA: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Welcome Reception) 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (Performances) Featured Performances: Talented students and professional […]
Luminaries in their fields, this year’s Hon Docs will be honoured during Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies, running from May 28 to June 5 Ten exceptional individuals will receive honorary degrees from McGill as part of Spring 2024 Convocation ceremonies. This year’s recipients represent a diverse array of leaders whose contributions span disciplines, industries, and continents. […]
The Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC’s) subway system recently became the canvas for a new mural honouring York University Distinguished Research Professor Carl James and his impact on community and racial equity.
Now a prominent academic, York's Faculty of Education Jean Augustine Chair reflects on experiences of Black community in 1970s Toronto
Members of the York University community are invited to celebrate Black artistic talent during a showcase of performances on Feb. 7, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., when the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora presents Word, Sound, Power: An Annual Celebration of Black Artistic Expression.