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.
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.
ReNEW
George Brown Polytechnic expands ReNEW Career Readiness Program thanks to $500,000 donation from Scotiabank's ScotiaRISE Initiative
Education News Canada
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Date: June 29, 2026
Thanks to a generous $500,000 gift from Scotiabank through its ScotiaRISE community investment initiative, George Brown Polytechnic will expand its ReNEW program to support internationally trained professionals as they navigate the Canadian labour market and pursue meaningful careers. This significant investment will also fund scholarships for women and girls whose educational and professional journeys have been disrupted by conflict, displacement, and barriers to education. ReNEW is a workforce readiness program designed to strengthen the skills, confidence, and professional networks of internationally trained professionals transitioning into the Canadian labour market.
Social Justice
Social Justice Conference inspires high school students to become changemakers
Education News Canada
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Date: June 17, 2026
Education is about more than career preparation it's also about learning how to participate meaningfully in society. That message was at the heart of the 2026 Social Justice Conference at George Brown Polytechnic, which welcomed more than 200 Grade 11 and 12 students from the Toronto District School Board and Toronto Catholic District School Board for an impactful day of learning focused on social and restorative justice. George Brown was also honoured to host students and educators from its partner institution, University College of the Cayman Islands, adding an international perspective to the day's conversations.
Innovative Health Care
George Brown Polytechnic's cutting-edge approach to health care training continues to attract interest from the Government of Canada
Education News Canada
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Date: May 27, 2026
As the federal government looks to address workforce shortages, aging populations and rising care demands, George Brown is responding with innovative health care programs that integrate technology-enabled learning, simulation training and sustainability. Parliamentary Secretary of Health and Member of Parliament Maggie Chi toured the Waterfront Campus on May 20 to get a first-hand look at our leading-edge teaching and simulation spaces alongside Dr. Wendy Ellis, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. The visit offered an in-depth look at how the institution is preparing the next generation of health care professionals through applied, real-world learning.
Diana Chan McNally
Diana Chan McNally: Bringing community work to Toronto’s City Council
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Date: May 28, 2026
This week, we welcome and spotlight community worker, homelessness advocate, and candidate for Toronto City Council, Diana Chan McNally. We discuss Chan McNally’s run to become City Councillor for Toronto’s Ward 4, Parkdale-High Park, top-of-mind issues for the Ward and the city, provincial encroachment on municipal government and her vision of bringing community work to municipal politics. Diana Chan McNally (she/they) is a former graduate and faculty member of the Community Worker Program at George Brown Polytechnic in Toronto, a long-time front-line worker, and a housing and harm reduction advocate.
Architectural Award
RAIC Architectural Practice Award: Moriyama Teshima Architects
Canadian Architect
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Date: May 1, 2026
Conceived as a living laboratory for students in George Brown Polytechnic’s architectural programs, Limberlost Place (2025) was Ontario’s first tall wood assembly occupancy academic building. Delivered through a joint venture partnership between MTA and Acton Ostry Architects, the project required close collaboration with authorities having jurisdiction to align emerging construction methodologies with existing codes and approval processes. Innovation in construction supported ambitious environmental and architectural goals, achieved responsibly.
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