Grad & Special Events

The Art of Self-Defense Curriculum: An exhibition of artwork by Stan Doyle-Wood: April 08, 2025 

TYP 53rd Anniversary Gala: Oct 04,2023 

Exploration of social justice through art, providing an opportunity to engage in critical conversations about the origins of the self-defense curriculum in the Black Panther Party.

TYP marked 53 years with its alumni, community, family and friends with an evening full of memories, reunions, and honouring TYP's legacy.

Click here to view photo booth photos from this event!

Access & Equity in Higher Education for Mature Students Symposium: Oct 04, 2024

Keren Brathwaite Celebration of Life Event: September 20, 2023

This symposium aimed to disseminate existing knowledge on mature students’ access to higher education (HE) and to build a network of scholars and practitioners to support equity and access work for mature students across Canada and internationally. Click here to learn more.

“We, the current faculty, staff and students of the Transitional Year Programme (TYP) wouldn’t be here if not for the love, tenacity and courageous activism of Keren Brathwaite,” - Professor Lance McCready