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OISE is undergoing organizational change and is at a special moment in its history, setting new directions, positioning for the future with a new strategic plan, new leadership team, and transitioning to a new departmental structure. Guided by our commitment to equity and social justice, and mindful of our special responsibility to lead, we will enhance our impact as we continue to shape how the world thinks and goes about education.

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OISE News

May 14
OISE student Tonya Callaghan receives top honours for doctoral thesis
Tonya Callaghan, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Calgary, is the recipient of the prestigious Canadian Association for the Study of Women and Education (CASWE) Doctoral Award for Outstanding Dissertation. Tonya began her doctoral studies in Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE in 2006, successfully defended her thesis in 2011, and will graduate on June 7, 2012...

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OISE Events

May 18, 2012
Out of sight: An exploration of blindness and creative expression
Celebrating Professor Rod Michalko's contributions to disability studies

Time: Friday, May 18 - 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: OISE | 252 Bloor W | Room 5-160

"Out of Sight!" is partly an exploration of blindness and creative expression and partly a celebration of Dr. Rod Michalko's scholarship and teaching in disability studies as he retires from 25 years of university teaching. "Out of Sight!" begins at 3:00 pm on the fifth floor, 5-160 of OISE, with Dr. Rinaldo Walcott and I discussing some of the implications of Rod's work. Then poet, playwright and actor, Lynn Manning http://lynnmanning.com/ and Rod are hosting a seminar called, "Writing Blind: Blindness Inspired Writing & Writing Inspired Blindness." Their seminar is also in room 5-160 and is from 4:30 till 6:00. We end the day with a reception and celebration. There will be an open bar, food, a few speeches, perhaps an open mic all in the new 12th floor OISE lounge (far south off the 12th floor elevator) till about 10pm! Feel free to come for any part of this event or send a message that we will collect, read at the reception and maybe even record. Please RSVP for reception and/or to request info or accommodation - tanya.titchkosky@utoronto.ca or 416-978-0451

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/UserFiles/File/Out_of_Sight_May_18th_2012.pdf
May 30, 2012
Bringing Aboriginal Education into Conventional Education
A public lecture by Marie Battiste

Time: Wednesday, May 30 - 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Location: Ignatieff Theatre | 15 Devonshire Place

Marie Battiste is a Mi'kmaw educator from Potlo'tek First Nations of Cape Breton (Unama'kik), Nova Scotia. She is Professor in the College of Education and Director of the Aboriginal Education Research Centre at the University of Saskatchewan. Marie's research was instrumental in shaping the Accord on Indigenous Education. Admission is free, however seating is limited. RSVP to steven.vanloffeld@utoronto.ca

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/UserFiles/File/BATTISTE_LECTURE_POSTER_02.pdf
May 31, 2012
Indigenous Education Network presents
Indigenizing Psychology Symposium: Community Mental Health & Healing

Time: Thursday, May 31 - 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Native Canadian Centre | Toronto

Featuring Wendy Hill, Suzanne L. Stewart, Bill Muscle. A one-day symposium will cover a wide range of issues related to Indigenous mental health and healing in the community, for students, practitioners, and researchers of all disciplines of applied psyhcology and Indigenous mental health who are interested in enhancing their understanding of community mental health practice, as well as knowledge and skills around indigenous mental health. For more information and to register email: steven.vanloffeld@uotoronto.ca

More info: http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/oise/UserFiles/File/INDIGENIZINGPSYCHOLOGYSYMPOSIUM.pdf