York U in the news: climate action, democratization missions and more

Canada’s federal election made big strides for climate and the environment
An op-ed by York University Professor Mark Winfield was published in the Conversation Sept. 30. Read full story.

Afghanistan shows the U.S. folly of trying to implant democratic institutions abroad
An op-ed by York University Professor Sirvan Karimi was published in the Conversation Sept. 29. Read full story.

What are Indigenous knowledge systems and how can they help fight climate change?
Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Deborah McGregor was quoted on tvo.org Sept. 30. Read full story.

Managing the Earth’s ‘code red’
Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Barnali Choudhury was quoted on lexpert.ca Sept. 30. Read full story.

First Nation’s heart remains broken 49 years later
York University Professor Celia Haig-Brown was quoted in the Winnipeg Free Press Sept. 29. Read full story.

Hellenic Heritage Foundation gifts $1.4 million for Greek archives
York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton was quoted on PappasPost.com Sept. 30. Read full story.

Why Canadians should plan early to age in place in their later years, an update on reverse mortgages and debunking the four per cent rule for retirees
Schulich School of Business Professor Moshe Milevsky was quoted in the Globe and Mail Sept. 30. Read full story.

Protracted proceedings a problem for Law Society of Ontario advertising regulation: experts
Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Trevor Farrow was quoted in Law Times Sept. 29. Read full story.

Reconciliation begins with acknowledging the past, looks to establish mutually respectful relationships
Osgoode Hall Law School Professor Deborah McGregor was quoted in Yahoo! News Sept. 29. Read full story.

How the laws make sex work less safe
York University student Elene Lam was quoted in The Local Sept. 30. Read full story.

Iwanski Architecture building on legacy by preserving Calgary’s history
York University alumnus John Iwanski was profiled in the Calgary Herald Sept. 29. Read full story.

Toronto’s universities and colleges urge councillors to pass rooming house proposal
 York University President and Vice-Chancellor Rhonda L. Lenton was mentioned in the North York Mirror Sept. 30. Read full story.

Green Party should probe Annamie Paul’s racism claims: ex-leadership contender
York University Professor Mark Winfield was mentioned in Global News Sept. 29. Read full story.

AGO X RBC Artists in Residence in conversation
York University alumni Nada El-Omari and Sonya Mwambu were mentioned in Now Magazine Sept. 29. Read full story.

Lessons learned reading ‘From the Ashes: My Story of being Métis, Homeless and Finding My Way’ by Jesse Thistle
York University Professor Jesse Thistle was mentioned on tmlawyers.com Sept. 28. Read full story.

Richard Bogoroch and Heidi Brown of Bogoroch & Associates on personal injury and access to justice
York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School was mentioned in Canadian Lawyer Sept. 29. Read full story.

French Catholic board announces new superintendent of education
York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School was mentioned on SooToday.com Sept. 29. Read full story.

Sudbury briefs: Board hires new superintendent; Cambrian therapy, dental clinics available
York University was mentioned in the Sudbury Star Sept. 30. Read full story.

York University Student Union criticized for tapping pro-BDS Jewish group to hold anti-Semitism training
York University was mentioned in the Algemeiner Sept. 30. Read full story.

Humber College student is using his personal experience to advocate for people living with disabilities
York University was mentioned in Now Magazine Sept. 30. Read full story.

Universities mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
York University was mentioned in University Affairs Sept. 29. Read full story.