News & Stories: Equity and Diversity

September 3, 2024

‘This is real action’: New OISE teacher training pathway will boost number of Black educators in schools

This week, over 30 Black aspiring educators will begin their journey in OISE’s Master of Teaching program as the inaugural cohort of the Black Future Educators Pathway. Designed to bridge gaps in representation and access, BFEP ensures equitable admissions and comprehensive student support.

August 13, 2024

Nouvelle publication à l'occasion des 40 ans du CREFO

L’apport du CREFO dans le développement et la diversification du domaine d’études sur les francophonies canadiennes, par D. Farmer, N. Labrie et E. Le Pichon

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August 12, 2024

‘A bridge between two worlds:’ An OISE alumna's path to enhancing access and understanding in healthcare and education

Jacqui Getfield’s experiences as a Black mother of twins with autism exposed gaps between marginalized communities and experts. Today, this experience has led to her work as an equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion consultant and an adjunct professor.

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August 6, 2024

Getting a Reel Start: OISE Alumna's Nonprofit Opens Film Industry Doors for Diverse Students

Reel Start, engages students in learning opportunities about the film industry – including workshops with industry professionals.

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July 31, 2024

CIARS 2025 Summer Institute - Applications now open!

Join CIARS for a groundbreaking Summer Institute in Accra, Ghana from August 9-24, 2025. All are welcome to attend!

July 12, 2024

Cours offerts en français aux sessions d'automne 2024 et d'hiver 2025

Le CREFO offrira quatre cours en français aux sessions d'automne 2024 et d'hiver 2025

July 15, 2024

Her work transcends borders, touches lives far and wide: A tribute to Professor Njoki Wane

A celebration was held to honour Professor Njoki Wane, who is retiring from her role as chair of the Department of Social Justice Education.

June 28, 2024

Cross Border Internship at Western Michigan University Blog Part 2

Susan He is a doctoral candidate in higher education. She is currently an intern at Western Michigan University through LHA1858H.

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June 21, 2024

‘Come into the space and be uplifted’: Inside the Black/African Feminisms Conference at OISE

Organized by Professor Njoki Wane and her team of OISE graduate students, the Black/African Feminisms Conference brought together 200+ participants from around the globe to discuss issues vital to communities and people of African ancestry, particularly women.

June 3, 2024

‘A more fulsome sense of Canadian history’: OISE alumna Rosemary Sadlier receives U of T honorary degree

Rosemary Sadlier – a U of T alumna, author, historian, educator, and social justice advocate – is to receive a U of T honorary degree this spring.

May 13, 2024

‘A powerful source of inspiration’: OISE alumni celebrated at African Scholars Awards

OISE alumni Drs. Cindy Sincliar and Ahmed Ilmi were each recently recognized with one of 17 awards, presented by the University of Toronto African Alumni Association during the seventh annual GOWN: African Scholars Awards. The initiative is founded and led by another alum, and current PhD candidate, Henry Ssasli.

April 29, 2024

Conférence du CREFO

Notre série de conférences du CREFO pour l'année universitaire 2023-2024 s'est achevée le 4 avril avec une conférence de l'auteur torontois Gabriel Osson.