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…
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.
Last June, Dawson’s first ever two-day inclusive design intensive and retreat took place at the beautiful Kio Centre in the Laurentians: 21 teachers from a total of 10 different departments across multiple sectors gathered with 11 professionals from four departments supporting student success to explore ways we can adapt our approaches, interactions, and course design…
During this busy period, the ARTM (Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain) is sharing tips for public transit commuters:
In the outdoor courtyard beside Conrod’s on the second floor, a new butterfly nursery is being constructed by students. The first iteration of a structure was created by Adam Kingsland’s mechanical engineering class, and then another version was designed by Kim Webb’s Industrial Design class.
A prototype was constructed from cardboard first and designs reviewed by the students. Now a cedar frame is held together by laser printed custom joints made at Dawson. The students and teachers have created a truly wonderful new home for Dawson’s butterflies.
Staff are invited to participate in our Butterfly Foster Program, back this year! 750 painted lady caterpillars are being fostered by the Dawson community at Dawson in the butterfly nursery, in student spaces and offices and in homes of employees.
To get your butterfly kit:
To visit the outdoor butterfly nursery:
Exciting news! To promote the well-being of employees, Dawson College has invested in Campus Recreation activities to make fitness classes and gym sports free for all employees!
Regular physical activity helps prevent health issues, improves mood, helps manage stress, boosts energy, promotes better sleep and provides opportunities to meet new people! More on benefits of activity here.
Campus Rec at Dawson has something to get everyone moving. Choose from circuit training, Pilates, yoga and Kung Fu classes and drop by the gym for the weight room, climbing, badminton, basketball and volleyball. More details on the offerings can be found here.
Although it’s free, it is necessary to register by going to Omnivox and clicking on “Campus Recreation” under the “Student Services” section. Note that all charges will disappear when you get to the checkout.
For gym access, present yourself to the PARC front desk at 1H.2 to sign up for the day.
“The only bad workout is the one that didn’t happen.” – Anonymous
The Office of Sustainability, the Dawson Student Union, the Dawson College Peace Centre and Student Services are proud to bring food justice to our community with the aim of living the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of #nohunger locally while meeting our College wide value Well-being for All. On Sept.10, Dawson Dinin’ (Free Vegan Meals) returns…
As part of the 1,000 Species in 1,000 Days initiative, the Office of Sustainability is organizing a Bat Walk on Thursday night, Sept. 5 at 8 PM. The meet-up spot is in front of the main doors on de Maisonneuve Blvd: 4001 de Maisonneuve West.
If you would like to join, please email Brian Mader.
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.
Facilitators Azra Khan and Jenn de Vera led another group of support staff and professionals in the Sustainable Happiness non-credit course. Congrats to our new SH grads of Winter 2024!
In the photo from left to right, here are the grads and their final projects:
Last Modified: September 12, 2024
