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The Centre for Integrative Anti-Racism Studies (CIARS) at the University of Toronto, in collaboration with its partners, will host the 13th Decolonizing Conference from March 12-14, 2026 at 91ֱ�� (OISE), University of Toronto in Canada

NEDA: Words for my Darling. A Poetry Reading from Elaine Cagulada. A recounting by Tanya Titchkosky, SJE OISE of the University of Toronto.

SJE Assistant Professor Lucy El-Sherif publishes article "Dabke Is Better Than a Thousand Lectures Against Islamophobia" in Meridians and presents at UOttawa.

UofT Anthropology and African Studies' Dr. Nisrin Elamin presents on her research on land and empire in Sudan.

In February, the SJE DSA hosted two Zotero Workshops with Jeff Newman from New College's D.G. Ivey Library.

Dr. Tanya Titchkosky recounts Dr. Elaine Cagulada’s February 2026 poetry reading, NEDA: Words for My Darling.

Four SJE alumni will convene for the Social Justice Education Alumni Career Panel on March 9 to speak to students, representing life after PhD and EdD.

Disability Salon Spotlight Series Winter/Spring 2026 showcases SJE student research, creativity, and critical disability work.

Assistant Professor Corral spoke to CBC News about the Ontario government changes to OSAP program

Excerpt: "Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced that the federal government is committing $1.55 billion to renew Jordan’s Principle until March 31, 2027. This investment responds to sustained demand over the past decade and will protect uninterrupted access to essential supports for children."

Excerpt: "To meet the needs of Alberta’s growing communities, Budget 2026 provides $722 million in new funding to support enrolment growth, teacher compensation, improved classroom conditions, and the construction and modernization of school infrastructure; $1.8 billion budgeted in 2026-27 to support students with specialized learning needs, an increase of $86.5 million from 2025-26; Funding of $355 million in 2026-27 and $1.4 billion over 2026-27 to 2028-29 to hire 1,500 more education assistants and 3,000 more teachers over the next 3 years to help address class size and complexity; $3.3 billion to support new and ongoing school projects."

Merva Hutchinson is a PhD student in Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) at the 91ֱ�� (OISE), University of Toronto.