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Last day to sign petition exempting Indigenous students from Law 14

October 24th, 2024

The Dawson Student Union (DSU) petition requesting that the Quebec government fully exempt Indigenous students from the harmful provisions of Law 14 is closing Oct. 25.

This is the last chance to share and sign it: https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-10915/index.html

To date, the signature count is at 2,713. On Oct. 30, a delegation led by the Dawson Student Union will travel to Quebec City to officially deposit the petition.


Moose activity at Dawson

October 24th, 2024

In what is becoming an annual tradition for the Indigenous community at Dawson, students participated in the First Peoples’ Centre moose harvest activity on campus Oct. 24. Organized by Cree student Angela Ottereyes (student in Law, Society & Justice) with guidance from Elders and Knowledge Keepers, students got to reconnect with their traditions and help butcher the moose delivered by hunters from Listuguj Mi’gmaq community.

─Submitted by Geoff Kloos


Indigenous Perspectives: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery

September 26th, 2024

Watch a short video and share a discussion led by OAD's Tiio Hemlock on the true history, impact and legacy of Columbus and learn why native people do not celebrate Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7C.5 (Rose Lounge)

Register here

Wednesday, October 9, 2024  
Start Time: 12:00 PM   End Time: 1:30 PM
Colab 3F.43

Register here


Petition still collecting signatures for Indigenous rights

September 26th, 2024

The Dawson Student Union's petition requesting that the Government of Quebec exempt Indigenous students from Law 14 is still open. At time of publication, the signature count was at 2,303.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Monday, Sept. 30 is another good opportunity to share it on social media and invite people you know to sign the petition as a concrete gesture of solidarity with Indigenous peoples in Quebec.

It is expected that the deadline may be extended to give more time to widen the mobilization and get more signatures.

English petition:https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-10915/index.html

French petition: https://www.assnat.qc.ca/fr/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-10915/index.html


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New Orange Shirt Day artwork by Dawson Visual Arts student

September 12th, 2024

Shayla Chloë Oroho:te Etienne, a student in Visual Arts at Dawson, created “Remember me,” an artistic image to be used on t-shirts created for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and for promoting related events at Dawson. The Communications Office did a brief Q & A with Shayla. Tell us a little about yourself….

Truth and Reconciliation Week at Dawson

September 12th, 2024

The College has a wide range of activities planned in the days leading up to September 30, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The entire community is encouraged to participate, engage and learn more about the Indigenous peoples of Canada, the legacy of colonization and the steps still needed towards reconciliation across our country…

Help share the Dawson Student Union petition for Indigenous students

September 12th, 2024

The Dawson Student Union’s petition requesting that the Government of Quebec exempt all Indigenous students from Law 14 has been steadily picking up signatures. At time of publication, it was at 2,038 signatures. The DSU is urging everyone to sign and share the petition as we get close to the halfway point of the campaign.

“Leading up to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Sept. 30, this is something everyone can actually do as a concrete gesture to support the future of Indigenous nations,” said Leilah Doyle, DSU Vice-President External Affairs.

“We urge our fellow students and all Quebecers to stand with Indigenous youth and to listen to what they have to say. This is a chance for younger students to also participate since the petition is open to those under 18.”

Here are all the links for sharing:

The DSU will be actively tabling and mobilizing on campus Sept. 23-27. Other plans are also in the works, including organizing a delegation to Quebec City in October.


Indigenous Perspectives: Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery

September 11th, 2024

Watch a short video and share a discussion led by OAD's Tiio Hemlock on the true history, impact and legacy of Columbus and learn why native people do not celebrate Columbus Day.

Tuesday, October 8, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
7C.5 (Rose Lounge)

Register here

Wednesday, October 9, 2024  
Start Time: 12:00 PM   End Time: 1:30 PM
Colab 3F.43

Register here


DSU collects over 1,600 signatures (+counting) for Indigenous rights petition

August 28th, 2024

The Dawson Student Union set up in the Upper Atrium from Aug. 26-28 to gather signatures supporting Indigenous students disproportionately affected by Law 14 (formerly Bill 96). Their petition in the Quebec National Assembly is sponsored by Westmount-Saint-Louis MNA Jennifer Maccarone, who joined the effort on campus on Aug. 27, lending her voice to the cause.

Many Indigenous students say Law 14 goes against their constitutional right to self-determination in matters of education, including the priority to continue learning in their own Indigenous languages. They say the new French proficiency requirements create a significant barrier to accessing post-secondary education and that the government is adding more bureaucratic hurdles to their success.

The petition to exempt Indigenous students from Law 14 has already reached 1,600 signatures, but the work isn’t done.

If you haven’t yet signed, there is still time to sign the petition before the Sept. 30 deadline.


Indigenous students reflect on their work exhibited at Dawson’s gallery

May 23rd, 2024

Indigenous students at Dawson celebrated a year of land-based learning at a vernissage of their artwork and projects on May 10 at the Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery.

The work was created in the Learning Perspectives course of the Journeys program co-taught by Amanda Lickers and Jocelyn Parr over the last academic year of 2023-2024.

Student Zye Rashontiiostha Mayo said there were two goals for the exhibit: “sharing our artwork and sharing our voices.”

Visit the link for a homepage news story, which includes interviews with three student artists and photos from the exhibit.


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