CAAS Conference 2026
The 2026 Conference of the Canadian Association of African Studies is happening on June 9-12th 2026. The theme is Global Africa: Legacies, Change and Aspirations.
2026 CAAS Final Conference Program Now Available
The final program for the 2026 CAAS Conference is now available. We invite all participants to explore the schedule, sessions, and featured events by viewing the program at the link below.
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Global Africa: Legacies, Change and Aspirations
June 9-12th 2026 at Glendon College (York University), 2275 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3M6
In Partnership with
CAAS & CASID present
A Keynote Lecture by
Professor Nwando Achebe
University Distinguished Professor, Feminist Scholar & Award-winning Historian, Michigan State University
Join us for a keynote address by a trailblazing oral historian, equity leader, and distinguished Africanist whose work advances scholarship on women, gender, and sexuality in Africa.
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Glendon College, York UniversityToronto, Canada
You are invited to the CAAS & CASID Opening Ceremony
By Professor Nakanyike Musisi
Historian of African History, University of Toronto
Date: June 9, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Glendon College, York UniversityToronto, Canada
Address: 2275 Bayview Avenue, North York, ON M4N 3M6
The Annual Christopher Youé Lecture
Presented by
Professor Paul Lovejoy
Distinguished Research Professor (Emeritus) in the Department of History at York University, Founding Director of the Harriet Tubman Institute for Research on Africa and its Diasporas, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada.
About the Youé Lecture
Dr. Christopher Youé, historian and long-serving Editor of the Canadian Journal of African Studies, passed away in November 2018. In his memory, CJAS established the Youé memorial lecture, delivered at the CAAS conference by an invited African Studies scholar.
Date: June 10, 2026
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Lieu: Glendon College, York UniversityToronto, Canada
2026 CAAS Social Night
Date: June 11, 2026
Time: 6:45 PM - 11 PM
Location: Korean Canadian Cultural Centre - 1133 Leslie St #101, North York, ON M3C 2K5
Join us for an unforgettable night of delicious dinner, music and good energy. Dance to the latest sounds of Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall and more!
CAAS and CASID present
The How To… Series
An interactive Lunch & Learn session offering practical guidance on navigating academic and research careers.
Each session runs from 12:00 – 1:30 PM and features experienced scholars and practitioners who share actionable insights and strategies.
- Series 1: How to… Build Meaningful Mentorship Across Academia
- Series 2: How to… Build Research Careers In and Outside Academia
- Series 3: How to… Get Published
Travelling from Pearson Int. Airport to Glendon College
From Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Glendon College (York University)
Address:
Glendon College, York University
2275 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M4N 3M6
Tip: Purchase a PRESTO card for convenient travel on TTC, GO Transit, and UP Express.
Public Bus
Route: TTC Bus 352 Lawrence West → Stop at Bayview Ave & Lawrence Ave East → 8-min walk to Glendon
Duration: ~50–65 min
Cost: Approx. $3.30 CAD (PRESTO)
Train + Subway + Bus
Route: UP Express train → Union Station → TTC Line 1 (northbound) to Lawrence Station → Bus 124 Sunnybrook → Glendon
Duration: ~60–75 min
Cost: Approx. $15–17 CAD total
Ride-hailing or Taxi (Fastest)
Services: Uber, Lyft, or Hopp (Bolt)
Duration: ~25–40 min
Cost: Approx. $40–75 CAD
On-Campus Accommodation
Glendon College offers a variety of on-campus accommodations, including single rooms, and double rooms in its two residence buildings: Hilliard and Wood.
Single rooms: 50.85 CAD/ per day
Double rooms: 62.15 CAD / per day
Room reservation now open!
To book a room, view photos, and learn more about the residences, please click learn more.
Nearby Hotels
Crowne Plaza Hotel North York
Distance: 10 min by car to Glendon College
4-star hotel
@ $271/night via Priceline website
Toronto Don Valley Hotel & Suites
Distance: 15 min by car to Glendon College
3-star hotel
@ $178/ night via trivago website
Courtyard by Marriott Toronto Northeast/Markham
Distance: 15 min. by car to Glendon College
3-star hotel
@ $247/ night via official website
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Airbnb
2026 CAAS Trip to Niagara Falls
Meeting Point: Glendon College
Departure Point: Union Station
Estimated Cost: Approximately $80 CAD (round trip by bus)
Please note that participation in this trip and its associated cost are not included in the main conference registration.
Interested? Stay tuned for details soon.
2026 Fifa World Cup Games in Toronto
Stay tuned for details soon
