Honour, Celebrate, Participate: June at LA&PS
June 11, 2026 Issue
Hey,
Welcome to June! It’s a month to celebrate Pride and Indigenous voices – plus tons of events, opportunities and ways to get involved across LA&PS.
In this issue
Indigenous History Month
June marks Indigenous History Month – a time to honour the history, cultures and ongoing presence of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. It’s an opportunity to engage with the Indigenous knowledges, languages and practices that shape York and enrich communities across Canada.
Check out the new Moccasin Identifier installation outside York University Station, featuring four engraved moccasin designs along the pathway. This initiative advances the principles of reconciliation and fosters public awareness of First Nations’ treaties, history, culture and traditions through education, collaboration and art.
Pride Month
York University is celebrating Pride Month by honouring 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and recognizing the ongoing struggles they face locally and globally.
Join us at the York Region Pride Parade on Saturday, June 13 and the Toronto Pride Parade on Sunday, June 28 to show your support and celebrate together.
Important dates for summer classes
Taking summer courses? Review the Important Dates for Summer 2026, including drop and withdrawal deadlines and course fee refund details.
Explore the York Courses Website for the S2 term (starting June 22) and connect with an LA&PS academic advisor if you need help adjusting your schedule or planning your next steps.
SC&LD 2026/27 student club ratification
Want to start a new student club or need to re-ratify your existing club for the 2026-27 academic year? Great news! Club registration is now open!
Join the Global Macro Strategy Group Program
The Global Macro Strategy Group (GMSG) is a student-led, faculty-guided program that simulates an institutional investment team. Work with peers to analyze global markets and develop a macro strategy while building real-world skills in economics, valuation and investment research. Students looking to develop practical capital markets skills and a strong research portfolio are invited to get involved.
LA&PS Winter 2027 Co-op
Applications for the LA&PS Co-op Program open on Monday, June 29 for Winter 2027.
Test‑drive career paths, gain experience and earn money while you study. Start by completing the Co‑op information session on eClass to learn about eligibility, responsibilities and available supports.
Leading with LA&PS: DEDI & Allyship Workshop
Our diverse community offers countless ways to learn from one another and expand our perspectives. The topic of Decolonizing, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (DEDI) is vastly broad and complicated, but this self-paced Leading with LA&PS workshop introduces key DEDI concepts, explores how to apply a DEDI lens and breaks down what meaningful allyship looks like – both in person and online – to support your ongoing DEDI journey.
Monstrous Intimacies at 15
Join us for a three‑day colloquium bringing together scholars and artists to revisit Christina Sharpe’s groundbreaking work, Monstrous Intimacies, while exploring urgent questions of race, identity and belonging.
June 22-24 | 9:45 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Northrop Frye Hall Room 003, Toronto, Canada
Uruguayan Cultural Film Series
Experience the next event in York’s Uruguayan Cultural Film Series with a free screening of Julio, felices por siempre. Explore modern relationships, identity and digital‑age dating, followed by a discussion highlighting Uruguayan culture and Latin American cinema within the broader Canadian context.
Thursday, June 25 | 1 – 3 p.m. | York Lanes Room 280N
Chai 'n Chat - Women Leaders for Tomorrow
Join us for a special event with women leaders for tomorrow, connecting Afghan students with Canadian schools. Enjoy a presentation, open discussion on experiences and university applications and delicious Afghan food while building community and learning from one another.
Thursday, June 25 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. | The Nellie Library, Founders College Room 204
Visit the Writing Centre
The Writing Centre is open over the summer for all your editing needs – essays, assignments, exams and more.