Ionkwatónhahere (we are celebrating) – Indigenous Peoples’ Week 2025
February 14th, 2025
Ionkwatónhahere is a kanien’kéha word that means ‘we are celebrating’. Organizers of Indigenous Peoples' Week at Dawson College are putting the emphasis on all the incredible contributions that First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples make in all facets of life.
The dates for Ionkwatónhahere - IPW 2025 will be from Monday, March 31 to Thursday, April 3. Activities will be organized in two separate streams: cultural programming specifically for Indigenous students at Dawson, and broader educational activities for the entire Dawson Community. Stay tuned for more information. A complete schedule will be published at the beginning of March.
- Are you a teacher who would like to bring your class to an IPW activity? Please email Ben Lander to coordinate dates, times, topics and number of participants.
January 30th, 2025
Shekon Dawson community. My name is Kanerahtiio Hemlock and I am the Indigenous Pedagogical Consultant here at the college. Join me for the first in this semester-long series of documentaries focusing on Native people and issues. Because it is timely, the first documentary will be Incident at Oglala: The Leonard Peltier story on Feb. 5….
Indigenous Perspectives: The Iroquois Great Law of Peace
November 6th, 2024
In a talk by Tiio Hemlock of the Office of Academic Development, learn how five warring nations in ancient America came to become allies and developed the first true democracy in human history.
It will take place in the Co-Lab (3F.43) on Tuesday, November 12, from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, and on Wednesday, November 13, from 10:30 AM–11:30 AM.
Deposit of DSU petition in favour of Indigenous students’ rights
November 6th, 2024
On Oct. 30, the petition of the Dawson Student Union (DSU) asking the Quebec government to exempt Indigenous students from the harmful effects of Law 14 was officially deposited in the National Assembly.
“It was important for the DSU to stand up for our fellow students and the rights of Indigenous peoples,” said Leilah Doyle, Vice-President External Affairs. “This campaign has concluded but we will continue to advocate for Indigenous students.”
Doyle is sad that the government seems closed to really listening to the students and doing the right thing for Indigenous students.
Indigenous students in Quebec are already struggling to pursue further studies at CEGEP, and Law 14, as it is being implemented now, means some Indigenous students will not be able to graduate.
Before it closed on Oct. 25, the petition garnered 2,794 signatures from Quebecers. It was sponsored by Jennifer Maccarone, Member of the National Assembly for Westmount─St-Louis.
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
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….
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…
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