Shameel Chankar

Shameel Chankar

First Name: 
Shameel
Last Name: 
Chankar
Title: 
MA in Geography (he/him)
Phone : 
647-719-1023
Biography : 

As an aspiring Urban and Human geographer from Trinidad and Tobago (T&T), I have always enjoyed looking at the interconnectedness of my lived experiences, my research, and the urban spaces around me that I can relate too.

For my master’s, my current research focuses on gentrification within Little Jamaica and the area’s loss of ‘Jamaicaness’ or ‘Caribbeaness’ as a result of the ongoing LRT construction within Eglinton West area. My other research interests include Carnival in T&T, main-street revitalization, and Caribbean urban diasporic spaces & geographies. Aside from school, I am a Senior Residence Don at St. Mikes, a Manchester United supporter, and a run & gym enthusiast. Any questions, feel free to reach out to me; I am happy to help.

Supervisor

Professor Dr. Julie Mah

Cohort

2023-2023

Education: 
HBA, Double Major in Human Geography and Urban Studies, University of Toronto

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Areas of Interest: 

Gentrification of cultural enclaves, mega-events and their influence within cities, Carnival in Trinidad and Tobago, inner-city neighbourhood trends, main-street revitalisation, community planning, seasonal agricultural labor programmes

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