George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
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By Dr. Gervan Fearon When we talk about creating more inclusive workplaces, this effort is most often framed as a moral imperative. In other words, we should strive for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) because it is the right thing to do. This is absolutely true and it can form the normative...
More than 3,000 George Brown College students have gained real-world remote work experience thanks to our use of Riipen, an online platform that matches students with employers across Canada. We’re excited to kick off another amazing year with new projects. We started using Riipen in 2018 to enhance...
A new partnership between George Brown College and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation (MCFN) will bring significant changes to our campuses, including a visible Indigenous presence through collaborative projects and new and progressive approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum while...
Federal Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson got a first-hand look at how George Brown College is helping to transform Toronto’s eastern waterfront during a visit to the construction site of our net-zero carbon emissions building Limberlost Place. On June 16, Joe Cressy, our new Senior...
George Brown College is pleased to announce the integration of the Eagle Feather into all future Convocation ceremonies. The Eagle Feather holds great significance to many Indigenous peoples and is commonly used in ceremonies. This update supports the college’s commitment to our Indigenous Education...
Seven extraordinary professionals who've left an indelible mark on their industry and community will receive honorary credentials at our 2022 Convocation ceremonies, June 13-17. They’re also being recognized for their contributions to the areas of study offered at George Brown and because they’re...
George Brown College’s convocation ceremonies are happening June 13 – 17, 2022 at Meridian Hall. See the full schedule at georgebrown.ca/convocation. You can watch a live stream of the ceremonies and see our valedictorians’ speeches at georgebrown.ca/convocation and on YouTube. Here’s what our 2022...
Counselling Corner articles feature tips from George Brown College counsellors. In this post, we hear from Alan Choi MSW RSW. Physical activity is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve your mental health. Even moderate exercise has been shown to improve mood, reduce stress, clear...