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NDTR
Postsecondary institutions host ceremonies, events in honour of NDTR
Academica Group
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Date: September 30, 2026
Many postsecondary institutions are hosting ceremonies and events today to commemorate the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. The ceremonies include sunrise ceremonies, panels, and guest and dignitary speakers from the institutions and local Indigenous communities. Other events being held on campus include ceremonial fires at Laurentian University and the University of Toronto, crafting events like a quilting circle at Trent University and beading, and special film screenings at Mount Allison University. Institutions such as Portage College will also be hosting special walks and marches to commemorate the day.
TIFF: Sunburn
TIFF 2026: These 5 movies have major Ontario connections
Now Toronto
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Date: September 15, 2026
TIFF 2026 is showcasing over two hundred feature-length movies from around the world, but many of them also have connections right here in Ontario.
Sunburn
This film is by George Brown College graduate and director Serville Poblete. The story is set in Toronto, where a group of young people tries to survive the heatwave and a blackout one hot summer day in Toronto by making jokes, roaming the city, and forming fragile connections.
Dr. Gervan Fearon
George Brown President Dr. Gervan Fearon honoured for trailblazing leadership
Education News Canada
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Date: September 9, 2026
George Brown Polytechnic President Dr. Gervan Fearon will be honoured this Emancipation Day at a special public celebration recognizing his groundbreaking legacy as the first Black president of a Canadian university. Hosted by the Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce, the August 1 celebration will commemorate Dr. Fearon's contributions to Brandon University, where he served as president from 2014 to 2017, as well as his lasting impact on higher education in Canada.
Educational Gaming
New Toronto-made indie game is like The Magic School Bus for adults
BlogTO
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Date: August 12, 2026
It was only after doing a few more years of schooling and experimentation with game development tools, says Nikhil, that the pair were presented with a "serendipitous" opportunity. Thanks to connections made through Nihar's George Brown Polytechnic programming degree, the brothers learned of "Cells At War," a platform of biology-based games created in partnership between George Brown and McMaster University.
Canadian-Caribbean Tourism
New symposium highlights Canadian-Caribbean tourism challenges
CP24
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Date: July 26, 2026
Tyrone Hall, host of the Canadian-Caribbean Tourism Resilience Symposium at George Brown, discusses some of the issues and opportunities facing the industry.
Emancipation Day
Emancipation Day celebrations honour former BU President Fearon
Brandon University News
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Date: July 16, 2026
The Black Manitobans Chamber of Commerce invites the Brandon University community and the broader public to attend a special Emancipation Day Celebration honouring Dr. Gervan Fearon, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Dr. Fearon served as BU President from 2014–17 and was the first Black president of a Canadian university. The celebration will include a free Youth Fireside Chat from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the WIS Multicultural Centre, 403 13th Street, Brandon. This interactive conversation will give youth, students, emerging leaders, and young professionals an opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Fearon, ask questions, and learn from his leadership journey.
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