In recognition of the significance of National Indigenous History Month we are creating a space to learn more about our shared histories and to celebrate the diversity among First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. This week let’s spend time engaging with Inuit histories, knowledges, and cultures. A Brief (Early) History: The Inuit have stewarded the …
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CityU would like to honour National Indigenous History Month by creating spaces to celebrate Indigenous peoples and to learn more about our shared history. Through the month of June we will be sharing resources that provide different ways of learning more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. It is with gratitude that we honour …
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On May 11th, you are invited to wear a small square of moose hide over your heart as a commitment to advocating against domestic and gender-based violence. Since beginning as a grass roots movement over 10 years ago in B.C., the Moose Hide Campaign has become a nationwide movement that has distributed over 3 million …
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May 5th: The National Day of Awareness and Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirits (MMIWG2S) Red Dress Day is to acknowledge and honour the over 4,000 missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two spirits in Canada since 1980. Take pause today. Commemorate the many Indigenous women, girls, and two …
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Effective leadership coaching is vital for the growth and development of individuals in leadership roles. While a coach’s personality traits may play a role in coaching effectiveness, research has shown that other factors such as coaching competencies, feedback, and the client-coach relationship are more important (Kochanska, 2021). Coaching competencies are essential for effective leadership coaching. …
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CityU Canada Indigenous Campus Advocate Jalissa Schmidt presents at the 2023 PDGIA Conference The 2023 Private Degree Granting Institutions Association (PDGIA) conference was held on March 30, 2023. This 3rd PDGIA Annual Conference organized was an in-person event hosted by the Acsenda School of Management in Downtown Vancouver. Dr Thomas Gomes of Acsenda School of …
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Imagine a world where children with autism spectrum disorder can develop social communication skills through the use of virtual reality technology. It may sound like a futuristic dream, but recent research has shown that this is not only possible but also highly effective. In his book Outliers, Gladwell (2008) suggested that success is not just …
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Dr. Ali Noorafshan, our faculty member for the BAM program just published a new article on The effects of curcumin and sertraline on stress-induced changes in the stomach tissues of rats. Dr. Nooorafshan obtained his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and his MBA from the University of Canada West. Dr. Ali …
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March 31st has been celebrated as National Indigenous languages day for over 30 years in Canada. Established in 1989 by the Assembly of First Nations (AFN), this is a day to celebrate the diverse languages of the First Peoples and to acknowledge the essential work that is needed to preserve them. Due to generations of colonial policy, the over 70 Indigenous languages in …
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From: Canadian Heritage Statement OTTAWA, March 31, 2023 This statement is also available in the following languages: Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage; Marc Miller, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services; and Dan Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, PrairiesCan and CanNor, release the following statement: National Indigenous Languages Day provides an opportunity …
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From: Women and Gender Equality Canada Statement March 31, 2023, Ottawa, Ontario – The Honourable Marci Ien, Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, issued the following statement today on the International Transgender Day of Visibility: “The world is scary for trans people. It feels like every day we awake to a new law being proposed …
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News release March 31, 2023 Ottawa, Ontario Employment and Social Development Canada Canada thrives when youth have access to the education they need to achieve their full potential. That is why the Government of Canada continues to invest in young people to ensure that …
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Leadership is a complex and multifaceted concept, and many experts have different opinions on what makes a great leader. One such expert is Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In one of his famous quotes, Grant says, “Great leaders don’t boast about how much they …
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Continuing education has always been a vital part of professional development, but with the advent of new technologies and the changing needs of the workforce, the landscape of continuing education is rapidly evolving. Here are some of the most significant trends to watch in the future of continuing education: 1. Online Learning Online learning has …
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The Corporate Use of Murder Boards: Identifying Traits of Board Members and Examples of Success In the corporate world, the use of “murder boards” has become a common practice to evaluate proposals, ideas, or plans. Companies use murder boards to evaluate high-risk projects or initiatives, and to ensure that all possible issues and challenges have …
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As a leader, it can be tempting to believe that your ideas are always the right ones. However, the most effective leaders know that doubt can be a powerful tool for improving decision-making and ensuring that bold ideas are supported by rigorous evidence. Recent research has shown that leaders who encourage doubt among their team …
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Effective leadership is fundamental to the success of any educational institution, and its impact on students and teachers alike cannot be overstated. Educational leaders are responsible for the strategic planning, resource management, decision-making, and guidance that shape the direction and outcomes of their organizations. As such, an awareness of leadership in education is essential for …
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City University’s Continuing Education Department is dedicated to providing educational opportunities to individuals in a variety of fields, including elder care. As part of this commitment, the department is actively seeking presenters who are knowledgeable and experienced in working with the elderly population. One potential topic for future webinars is the important work of ElderDog …
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CityU Canada commemorates the contributions that the Black community has made to society. Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month, a month to honor the legacy of Black Canadians and their communities. Black History Month is meant to recognize the contributions, struggles, adversity, strength and history of the Black experience History Black …
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Second Art Workshop – December 16, 2022 A second art workshop was conducted by our resident BAM artist, Jacob Divinagracia, on December 16, 2022. Jacob shared more techniques on pencil and charcoal sketching to the participants, which included Maika Tshimbalanga, Director of Enrollment and Student Services; Phil Torio, Associate Program Director; and Jalissa Schimdt, Indigenous …
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The land of Turtle Island holds knowledge, stories, our histories, and our futures. Today is about engaging ourselves in our relationship to place. Take time to learn the knowledge of the lands you live upon and the communities who have resided on these lands since time immemorial. Learning Traditional Territories Acknowledging the communities whose traditional …
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First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultural identity can be found in music and dance. Events from ceremonies to feasts include usually include drumming, singing, and dancing. Due to this cultural significance, First Nations music and dance were outlawed by the Indian Act as part of forced assimilation. Today, let’s learn more about Indigenous music and …
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First Nations, Inuit, and Métis art varies across the country depending on the community, natural landscape, and cultural practices. Woven into forms such as carvings, paintings, and intricate beadwork are the traditions and knowledges of generations. Art opens new dialogues on the past, present, and future relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Today is about …
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Story is an honoured method of Indigenous knowledge transfer. It is through the sharing of stories that cultural beliefs, history, and ways of life are passed through generations. Today, learn more about Truth and Reconciliation by listening to Indigenous voices. Stories through Film: We Know the Truth: Stories to Inspire Reconciliation: Survivors share their stories …
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Orange Shirt Day & National Truth and Reconciliation Day The below recounts residential schools, please read with care. Residential schools were created to assimilate Indigenous children by removing them from their cultures, languages, families, and communities. September 30th acknowledges the over 160 years residential schools operated in Canada. It is a date to honour the …
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There are many ways of sharing and learning knowledge. For Truth and Reconciliation Week Sept. 26-30th, CityU will be sharing knowledge through different perspectives and medias. Through learning about colonization in Canada and honouring the diversity of Indigenous worldviews, may we all be inspired to play an active role on the path to reconciliation. Day …
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Last August, the CityU family celebrated the success of our new graduates. Students, family, friends and faculty gathered together at the Nat Bailey Stadium in Vancouver. It was a great afternoon full of joy and smiles. Congratulations to all the 2022 graduates. …
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City University in Canada Statement on the Missing Children of the Kamloops Indian Residential School It is with the deepest sense of sadness that City University in Canada pays our respects and extends our condolences to the families, loved ones and communities of the 215 children recently discovered at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. We …
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On January 23, 2023, Dr. Ali Noorafshan conducted a workshop to familiarize the BAM students with Canadian financial products and services, particularly those related to savings and investments. Using an interactive learning format, the workshop allowed students to examine possible investment options by simulating different scenarios of investments. At the end of the Winter 2023 …
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