As a racialized woman in the academy, I believe you cannot be effective without grit. Learn my @TorontoMet #MadeofGrit story, and how liberal arts education is preparing the next generation to address the hard questions facing society:

The crucial work of the Yellowhead Institute continues. I want to highlight a new special report about the relationship between the petrochemical industry in Ontario’s Chemical Valley and Aamjiwnaang First Nation. You can read the report on their website:

“The former MPs taught us how to be authentic and why the most important part of politics is people feeling they can relate to you," says Institute for Future Legislators participant Natasha C. Read how IFL is supporting future engagement in politics: https://t.co/yNnrUnsq2y

Seeing CELT initiatives in action is something I always find rewarding as Dean. Last week, it was energizing to listen to students speak about how they're using academic frameworks to understand their personal experiences at the “Muslim Women Can Be Everything” poster exhibit.

"Indigenous girls have something to say; it's time for us to listen." Watch the short film by Education Director @Yellowhead_ and @TMUSociology Prof Megan Scribe, documenting coming-of-age stories of Indigenous girls inspired by her doctoral research: https://t.co/ZaE8IGGrMe

Congrats to Dr. Jas Morgan/@notvanishing on being named a new @TIPS_SPIIE Canada Research Chair in Digital Wahkohtowin and Cultural Governance! Alongside @Yellowhead_ & @digitalkinship, Jas will lead critical governance models for digital Indigenous arts: https://t.co/JMByxWXcAI

Register now! Join @SamaraCentre on Nov 17 for the "In Defence of Democracy" where keynote speaker Naheed @nenshi will discuss building renewed civic purpose in conversation with @NahlahAyed of @cbcideas at the @torontolibrary #AppelSalon Sign-up today: https://t.co/jAlaLXlPUD

We are proud to help celebrate @TorontoMet Ph.D. candidates Joseph Aladekoyi and Yena Bassone-Quashie on receiving the 2022-2023 Geoffrey F. Bruce Fellowship! Learn more about their critical research and evaluation of water management and infrastructure: https://t.co/6HVZS5QNbf

It’s a privilege to watch the continued development of @Yellowhead_ with the introduction of the new Cultural Centre. Directed by Dr. Jas Morgan/@notvanishing, the Centre will lead critical policy research in arts, culture & heritage. Learn more: https://t.co/mgwG3scgZk

Don’t miss "Democracy Dialogues: Beyond the Town Hall Meeting" on Nov 3 to discuss responding to declining trust in our democracy’s ability to address critical issues with @davyno, CEO @thoughtxchng, and @DFusca of @TorontoPFR. Hosted by @TheExchange_TMU: https://t.co/bkwKPgy8tL

"Formalizing LGBTQ2S+ studies offers students who identify with these communities a safe space at a critical time of self-discovery", says @ArtMBlake, Faculty lead on the new LGBTQ2S+ minor. Learn more about the minor, administered through @TMUSociology:

It was wonderful being part of the Trans Awareness Month Kickoff 🏳️‍⚧️ Don’t miss the diverse line-up of Trans Awareness events at TMU this November: https://t.co/Qs2u9VSGYu

RSVP for "Democracy Dialogues: Beyond the Town Hall Meeting" Nov 3 to learn how we can respond to declining faith in our democracy’s ability to address critical issues with @davyno, CEO @thoughtxchng, and @DFusca of @TorontoPFR. Hosted by @TheExchange_TMU: https://t.co/yToavpWhZR

It was such a pleasure sitting with Minister @JillDunlop1 @ONtrainandstudy at the 2022 @PathwaysCanada Grad Ball. As a board member of Pathways, reconnecting with alums for the first time in over two years was more meaningful than ever. See the highlights: https://t.co/ScrbxPcDG6

Yellowhead's 2021-2022 Annual Report is now available. If you're wondering what we've been up to, read about it here: https://t.co/trFNFPLPoZ

🎙️Are border walls potent political symbols, or part of practical policy? Listen to Ep. 1 of Borders and Belonging, "Why we Build Border Walls" to learn more on the myths & negative impacts of increased border militarization @cercmigration @openDemocracy: https://t.co/t6J03QOcIk

Please join us in helping celebrate @MLC_Research's Dr. Irene Gammel, who has achieved the highest category in the 2022 @OntArtGalleries (GOG) Awards Shortlist for her internationally acclaimed exhibition "The Baroness Elsa Project". Learn more: https://t.co/ZNo5Zrxe50

The exorbitant price we pay for #inequality is rising faster than the current rate of #inflation these days. It doesn't have to be this way. We can make better choices. https://t.co/iD8TRjbTkl #DecentWork #FairEconomy #philanthropy #cdnpoli #canlab

“There’s a wide understanding that democracy is being challenged, but that hasn’t had a corresponding interest in engaging in an electoral way", says @TheExchange_TMU 's @jsbeebe on what's keeping Ontarians from getting to the polls via @TorontoStar:

How can we address toxicity in politics and overcome disinformation to make informed voting decisions? Join @torontolibrary on Friday to hear from our executive director @SabreenaDelhon, @firdausali2011, and Marian MacGregor. https://t.co/EqanvjkrYy