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Caitlin Atkinson, PhD Student (KPE) Interview with 91�� D2R

admin — Mon, 25 May 2026 16:30:04 +0000

Caitlin Atkinson, a PhD student in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) and a student of Prof. Benoit Gentil, is also a 91�� D2R Doctoral Scholar.

Krista Muis Interviewed about Teaching Digital Literacy to Kids

admin — Fri, 22 May 2026 19:17:04 +0000

Prof. Krista Muis’ digital literacy research helps children separate facts from fiction online by identifying credible information sources, using better search techniques, and improving cognitive skills. By collaborating closely with students and teachers, Muis’ research has the potential to inform curriculum reform and educator workshops across Canada, helping strengthen digital literacy skills among youth as young as nine. Listen to Dr. Muis' recent interview on CJAD Radio and read more about her work in teaching children to be better, more critical internet users:

Teaching children to be better, more critical internet users

admin — Wed, 20 May 2026 13:40:21 +0000

A digital literacy program for elementary school students designed by researchers at 91�� was successful in improving students’ ability to evaluate websites and their content.

Skills targeted included how to search for information, how to identify credible websites, how to evaluate the quality of information sources and how to address conflicting information.

Students’ global performance increased across all skill categories, in most cases by significant margins.

91��’s Bravo Gala shines a spotlight on research excellence

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 16:18:30 +0000

At event honouring 116 winners of major awards, keynote speaker and SSHRC Gold Medal recipient Myriam Denov emphasized the importance of listening.

91�� celebrated more than 100 researchers at the 21st edition of Bravo, a gala event May 7 honouring the winners of major provincial, national and international research prizes and awards in 2025.

Catherine Bergeron: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Thu, 14 May 2026 14:32:21 +0000

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Provost honours 31 91�� professors for exceptional research achievements

admin — Wed, 13 May 2026 18:00:18 +0000

The 2026 cohort of Distinguished James 91�� Professors, James 91�� Professors and William Dawson Scholars embody ‘the very best of our academic community’.

Provost and Executive Vice-President (Academic) Angela Campbell has named 31 91�� professors as Distinguished James 91�� Professors, James 91�� Professors or William Dawson Scholars. The internal awards recognize exceptional research achievements.

Experts: Parental influence on children’s honesty

admin — Fri, 08 May 2026 14:16:38 +0000

Parents have long suspected that their own behaviour carries more weight than what they say to their children. A study involving more than 100 children now confirms this, at least with respect to lying and truthfulness.

A team of researchers from 91�� and John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City presented 127 children ages 5 to 12 with stories illustrating various situations, and then asked them to evaluate the moral character of a parent whose verbal messages and actions were either in harmony or in conflict.

Nandini Bharadwaj: Oral Defence ECP

admin — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:45:07 +0000

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91�� Journal of Education Awarded SSHRC Funding

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:11:01 +0000

Teresa Strong-Wilson (Professor, Department of Integrated Studies in Education) has received $155,478 in funding through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for the 91�� Journal of Education. The competition, which runs every three to four years, supports a select number of 91�� journals.

Five scholarly journals at 91�� receive SSHRC funding

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:35 +0000

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) awards $598,278 to five 91�� journals spanning disciplines from law to religion

Congratulations to Tayah Liska for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:36:26 +0000

Tayah Liska successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 on April 21st, 2026.

The title of her thesis:
"Identifying the conceptual attributes of physical activity maintenance among adults with physical disability"

Oral Defence Comittee:
Prof. Shane Sweet (Supervisor), Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard, Dr. William James Harvey, Dr. Kathleen Martin Ginis, Dr. Rebecca Bassett-Gunter, Prof. Guillaume Gervais

Seeking Candidates for Tenure-Track Appointment in Human Development

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:20:19 +0000

The Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP) invites applications for one tenure-track appointment in Human Development (HD) Program at the rank of Assistant Professor.

Education Convocation Ceremony

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:43:10 +0000

Education graduands will be walking the stage and will be conferred with their undergraduate and graduate degrees: Let's celebrate their accomplishments and fill them with inspiration and they begin their new chapters!

Internalization of homophobia and transphobia may undermine mental health benefits of religiosity or spirituality for LGBTQIA+ people, study finds

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:47:58 +0000

Non-affirming religious doctrine may engender internalized homophobia or transphobia among LGBTQIA+ people of faith, undermining the positive mental health outcomes otherwise associated with religiosity and spirituality, a 91�� study has found.

Eastern Door Features Second Kahnawà:ke B.Ed. Cohort through OFNIE

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:26:40 +0000

The following is an excerpt of an article by Olivier Cadotte of the Eastern Door publication.

Second cohort coming for 91�� partnership

This fall will mark the return of the four-year, 120-credit bachelor of education program, with classes being given right here in Kahnawake.