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Jack Layton Chair collaborators Emjay Wright and Evangeline Brooks host online arts festival featuring Canadian and international artists and musiciansNews Subtitle:

Hear friend of the Layton Chair Cathy Crowe speak on encampment evictions in Toronto, the state of homelessness and housing, human rights and moreNews Subtitle:

Student volunteer for the Layton Chair, Ryan received the FCS Undergraduate Black Student Award, Sheri Ahava Cohen Social Justice Award, CFPFP award, and the Ontario First Generation BursaryNews Subtitle:

Read OSI's zine featuring contributions by the Jack Layton Chair's Melanie Panitch and Ken MoffattNews Subtitle:

Read Ben and Sofie's independent zine, inspired by conversations at Layton Chair event Musicians During COVID-19News Subtitle:

Read the article co-written by Layton Chair affiliate and chairperson of Toronto Association for Democracy in China, Winnie NgNews Subtitle:

Canadian Arts recognizes the Department of Architectural Science's online exhibition that features work by artists working on the periphery of architectural discourse, featuring contributions by Ken MoffattNews Subtitle:

Ken Moffatt, Jack Layton Chair, co-organizes memorial through digital exhibitionNews Subtitle:

Read the Layton Chair affiliates TADC's newsletterNews Subtitle:

MJ Wright and Ken Moffatt co-produced digital event asking questions about the future of music, community and technologyNews Subtitle:

Hear excerpt of interview and read more about the Layton Chair's eventNews Subtitle:

Dr. Samantha Wehbi, Creative Development Lead at the Office of Social Innovation, names Ken Moffatt, the Jack Layton Chair, as a leader of social justice on campusNews Subtitle:

Having found her calling at Ryerson, a recent graduate raised the bar on community organizingNews Subtitle:

Hear from incredible activists and student leaders taking action during the pandemic and beyond.News Subtitle:

Congrats to Nancy for completing her BSW!News Subtitle:

Ken Moffatt, Jack Layton Chair, talks about social innovation at their 2020 launchNews Subtitle:

Jack Layton Chair is the co-curator of the Cut/Paste/Resist Pop-Up Exhibition & WorkshopNews Subtitle:

Read coverage in Ryerson TodayNews Subtitle:

Jake Pyne, a University of Guelph and Banting post-doctoral researcher, and a speaker at the 2019 Jack Layton Leadership School - was named as the SSHRC 2019 Impact Award winner in the talent category.News Subtitle:

Cole honoured as a "radical risk taker" and Queer Hero of Canadian art News Subtitle:

During the residency, Cole will engage in his project Nothing Is Ever Perfect with support from the Jack Layton Chair and Office of Social Innovation. News Subtitle:

Alannah Fricker, administrator to the Jack Layton Chair, is calling on the TTC to install naloxone kits and train employees to administer the life-saving drug.News Subtitle:

Third-year ACS student Victoria Atteh is one of about 50 students who will be participating in the Jack Layton Leadership School from Feb. 20 to 22 to hone her leadership skills and learn how to effect social change.News Subtitle:

Film by Ryerson social work graduate and participant in Pimâtisiwin (Life): Indigenous Filmmakers event explores the healing power of dance for Indigenous youth.News Subtitle:

Professor Ken Moffatt, Jack Layton Chair, named by Fugues Magazine as one of the year's heroes. News Subtitle:

Harm Reduction Worker and Jack Layton Chair affiliate Frank Coburn speaks about People Who Use DrugsNews Subtitle:

Only when traditional ideas of masculinity are cast aside can men truly be the fathers their children need.News Subtitle:

Farahani will examine what it means to honour our lived experience, and appreciate the duality of gaining strength and resilience in speaking our truths.News Subtitle: