Department of Equity Studies at York

Department of Equity Studies at York The Department of Equity Studies (DES) values cultural diversity & promotes Critical Human Rights

The Department of Equity Studies (DES) was founded July 1, 2009 and is a culmination of four decades of faculty research and scholarly work around social justice, multiculturalism and equity. Building on these strengths, our faculty takes an ethical stance in exploring the social world through the pursuit of human rights, social justice, social responsibility and equity. In doing so, it begins with an acknowledgment of injustices and inequities in society, including an analysis of the impact of poverty, the denial of basic human rights, racism, cultural domination and other forms of marginalization. The department has a strong commitment to Diaspora communities, Human Rights, Globalization and Migration, Indigenous thought, language, history and culture, and Social inclusion within a Critical Race framework. Within our programs, the department welcomes diversity and a wide range of intellectual perspectives. We offer undergraduate degree programs in:
- Multicultural and Indigenous Studies (MIST) (formerly Race, Ethnicity and Indigeneity - REI)
- Human Rights and Equity Studies (HREQ)

We also offer General Education courses

Through an Indigenous Studies focus, we offer undergraduate degree programming in Indigenous Studies (through MIST), and a Certificate in Indigenous Studies. Additional offerings include a cross-disciplinary certificate in Anti-Racist Research & Practice (CARRP) and a general certificate in Refugee and Migration Studies (in conjunction with the Centre for Refugee Studies). A graduate degree, MA/PhD, in Indigenous Thought is currently in development.

04/18/2026

To all HREQ students. We enjoyed this past year with all of you.
Enjoy the summer. See you in September 2026

11/09/2025

Celebrating all our Human Rights and Equity degree students who graduated this year. Wishing you success in your life

Welcome to the Department of Equity students to our program. Please reach out to the department if you have questions. ...
08/21/2025

Welcome to the Department of Equity students to our program. Please reach out to the department if you have questions. We are there to help you. 2025-2026 will be a great academic year with your participation in DES.

Welcome back to our winter term.
01/19/2025

Welcome back to our winter term.

09/29/2024

To all Department of Equity students
We welcome you to another year of learning toward your degree and goals.
If you need anything do contact the department or the Undergraduate Program Director.
We are here to be of help.
Have a good year

do watch this. He hits true meaning of what is happening
09/09/2024

do watch this. He hits true meaning of what is happening

Anti-racist writer and educator Tim Wise presented a talk on “Colorblind: The Rise of Post-Racial Politics and the Retreat from Racial Equity,” at Stetson Un...

06/23/2024

Equity Studies welcome all our new students and those returning September 2024
We are here to help you achieve your goals in this degree program
and

12/27/2021
12/27/2021

To all our students, staff, course directors, and faculty.

Faculty and staff would like to welcome our Summer students to class which starts the second week of May. Please feel fr...
05/06/2021

Faculty and staff would like to welcome our Summer students to class which starts the second week of May. Please feel free to contact us at
Email: [email protected]

York University's Department of Equity Studies offers an education rooted in cultural diversity and promotes political, economic, racial and gender equity.

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302 Atkinson College, 96 The Pond Road, 4700 Keele St
Toronto, ON
M3J1P3

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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