Addressing the history and inequities in drinking water advisories
Water is widely recognized as a human right, and yet many communities in Canada do not have access to safe drinking water, particularly Indigenous communities.
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NDP, Liberals announce “supply and confidence” agreement
With the 2022 provincial election approaching, common goals bring the unlikely pairing of the NDP and Liberals together.
Underrepresentation of female BIPOC athletes in winter sports
With the recent winter olympics, will representation in these sports for BIPOC female-identifying athletes continue to grow?
A talk with Dr. Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act
Discussion with Osgoode Hall Professor Allan Hutchinson on the Emergencies Act and topics surrounding it.
How Canada can “make the shift” to change the youth impacted by homelessness
A group of activists are providing grants for project proposals to combat youth homelessness and poverty.
York establishes Toronto Centre of Excellence on Youth Homelessness Prevention
A York professor along with the president of A Way Home Canada are collaborating to prevent and put an end to youth homelessness in Canada.
Ottawa announces $40-billion settlement for Indigenous communities affected by underfunded child welfare system
Ottawa has promised Indigenous communities $40 billion in compensation for its history of underfunding in child and family welfare services, the largest class-action settlement in Canadian history.
Reflections on the formation of the Indigenous Medical Students Association of Canada
Canadian Indigenous medical students come together to further progress an initiative that will foster identity and community.
York’s 2021 Remembrance Day ceremony
Although amidst the pandemic, York conducted and livestreamed an in-person ceremony to commemorate those who served this country
Canada Recovery Benefit ends for students after one year of financial support
A new benefit will be taking the place of the CRB, but students and struggling workers aren’t financially out of the clear just yet