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2024 York University Research Awards Celebration
Each year, the York University Research Award Celebration celebrates York’s scholars across all faculties and schools for their remarkable achievements. The President and Vice-President Research and Innovation take the opportunity to recognize their efforts and contributions to the world as drivers of positive change. This year LA&PS researchers in diverse areas are praised for their mobilization efforts to create change in ...
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Quebec’s government wants a ‘neutral’ state – but it gets to define neutrality
Dr. Nadia Hasan, an assistant professor at the School of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies, highlights Quebec's Bill 21, also known as An Act Respecting the Laicity of the State. This law prohibits individuals who wear religious symbols, like a turban, hijab, or kippah, from holding certain public-sector positions in the province.
Bill 21: Majority of Muslim women considered leaving Quebec for work
About 71 per cent of Muslim women surveyed in Quebec considered leaving the province for work due to the affects of Bill 21, during the pandemic. Dr. Nadia Hassan, a professor at LA&PS, has conducted a study that reveals how Bill 21 systematically places Muslim women in vulnerable positions, casting them as second-class citizens.
From land acknowledgements to solidarity statements
Land acknowledgements have become a common practice in our society, but do we truly understand their meaning and purpose? LA&PS Associate Professor and member of the Haudenosaunee nation, Dr. Ruth Green, explored this topic at the Aurora Public Library on April 18th.
Preventing the spread of wildfires in Alberta
Eric Kennedy (Disaster and Emergency Management and college head) was on CTV Your Morning.
December 6, 2024
LA&PS’ Philosophy Program Shines in National and Global Rankings
November 4, 2024
LA&PS Prof receives SSHRC grant to redefine Canadian identities
October 24, 2024
LA&PS students win research awards