Today, the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, announced a commitment of $1.5 million in funding to the endowment that will sustain the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora at York University.
The Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community and Diaspora is dedicated to tackling the systemic barriers and racial disparities present in the Canadian education system. Its primary goal is to improve educational outcomes for Black students and other racialized community members by addressing the barriers that impede the achievement of their educational and career ambitions.
The Government of Canada is committed to helping, supporting and investing in Black communities across the country to empower Black-led and Black-serving community organizations and to foster an inclusive society where all individuals have equal opportunities to participate fully in economic, cultural, social and political aspects of life.
“Youth are the leaders of today. Having access to equal opportunities and a brighter future should not depend on the color of your skin or your origins. Our government is committed to dismantling systemic barriers wherever they persist in our country. Partnering with organizations like the Jean Augustine Chair in Education, Community, and Diaspora, we are creating pathways to education for Black youth and future Black scholars, thereby building a stronger, more prosperous Canada.”—The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities.
For more information, please see the news release.
