Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies

The Department of Social Justice & Community Studies is the only academic department of its kind in Mi'kma'ki/Atlantic Canada. Sharing events & news.

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

@TedRutland highlights the gaping holes in conservatives’ ‘we can deregulate our way into affordable housing’ via the market nonsense:

[Ted Rutland @TedRutland]

Poilievre posted a video explaining his analysis of the housing crisis and how he plans to fix it. I’m seeing a lot of people agreeing with all or part of his position. I want to take a moment to show what’s wrong, incredibly wrong, with his analysis and supposed solution. 1/18

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Ontario Black Archives Event! MOBA: Artists and Archivists in Dialogue (Sept 21 & 22) https://t.co/p0fjeJqFV1

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

Tonight we hosted the exhibit opening for
"Beyond the Underground Railroad: A History of Black Settlement in 19th Century Amherstburg" which was created by University of Windsor student Karleigh Kochaniec.

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Via Lynn Jones, a 2023 report quantifying reparations for transatlantic chattel slavery. We need the economic research for what is now called Canada, which appears to be missing from the analysis: https://t.co/ANlVato76e

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

This Fall, Aaron Prosper (Eskasoni First Nation) teaches Kisaknutmaqan: Peace & Friendship Treaties for SJCS! Limited seats left!

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

In one of the richest countries in the world….

[Adsum for Women & Children @adsumforwomen]

Wanna know just how bad the housing situation is in Hfx? For the first time in our memory, we’ve received a formal request from a local university to support incoming students who cannot secure housing.

Adsum, and all housing providers, are stretched far beyond capacity -

[Keisha Jefferies @BlackFemRN]

So excited to teach this course starting Jan. 2024🤓📝 @DalNursing @DalHealth @PLANS_DAL @RNAO @BNLC_RNAO @TheCBNA @NSBlackNurses @PCANAD_APIIOA @canadanurses @ResearchMSVU @maritimespor @NSHealthHub

[Samantha Williams @SKWResearch]

SMU TAs: We’re back in action! Come chat with us at one of our virtual sessions this week. We have so much to talk about…

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Thank you Kerian Burnett, Stacey Gomez & NOII-NS for all your struggle for migrant worker health rights! #StatusForAll!!

[Migrant Rights Network #StatusForAll @MigrantRightsCA]

Victory for Kerian while the fight continues for equal access to healthcare and permanent #StatusForAll migrants, refugees, and undocumented people!

@NOII_HFX

https://t.co/TYN6qpBsWy

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Via Lynn Jones: new union for Black NS Artists launches—https://t.co/JxhQSFbDaP

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Reminder that SJCS seeks 4th year & grad. students to work for us as TAs in 23-24! Email [email protected] with questions and for the application! (August 11 deadline)

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

SJCS is seeking 4th Year & Graduate Students with relevant experience to work as Teaching Assistants for 23-24 (Aug.11 deadline). The Job Description & Application will be sent to SJCS Majors & Minors soon & can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Shame on you @winnipegpolice & all levels of colonial government. Leaving Morgan Harris & Marcedes Myran unrespected in a landfill is the “major crime.” Centuries of colonial policing & government is the “major crime”: #searchthelandfill

[Rosé Bautista @DesmondCole]

the "Major Crime" is your refusal to search the landfill

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Minister Miller will you recognize the displacement crisis created by global colonialism in which Canada is complicit? #StatusForAll @MarcMillerVM

[Migrant Rights Network #StatusForAll @MigrantRightsCA]

New Minister of Immigration: @MarcMillerVM
Same demand: #StatusForAll
Take action across the country on September 17: https://t.co/10Ri6qTrHh

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

SJCS is seeking 4th Year & Graduate Students with relevant experience to work as Teaching Assistants for 23-24 (Aug.11 deadline). The Job Description & Application will be sent to SJCS Majors & Minors soon & can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

This fall, trans history and experience w. an emphasis on trans own-voices, trans activism & trans joy in WGSS 4100: Trans* Studies:

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Last Reminder: SJCS seeks Part-time Faculty for a Fall 3000 Special Topics course (July 26 deadline). Lived experience of racialization, colonization, Indigeneity is a crucial qualification & applicants minimally have an MA or are completing one. See: https://t.co/TYmG8uZL33

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

@Aburgfreedom Thank you @Aburgfreedom for your crucial work!

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Via Lynn Jones, a recording of “Reparative Description: Confronting Anti-Blackness in Archives" with Archives of Ontario Archivist, Melissa J. Nelson. Thank you Amherstburg Freedom Museum!

[Amherstburg Freedom @Aburgfreedom]

If you missed yesterday's Black History Series Presentation, Reparative Description: Confronting Anti-Blackness in Archives" with Archives of Ontario Archivist, Melissa J. Nelson, you can watch it on our YouTube page https://t.co/Mvlamh4YO6.

[Dept. of Social Justice & Community Studies @DepartmentofSo2]

Via @ElJonesPoet — #SearchTheLandfill

[El Jones @ElJonesPoet]

At the Brady landfill/Camp Morgan in solidarity with those holding down the blockade and with Indigenous women. #SearchTheLandfill #HeartlessHeather