Last Indigenous Perspectives events for the semester
April 30th, 2026
Indigenous Perspectives: They Lied to You in School
Join us in watching a short video by Ray Fadden regarding the contributions Native America gave to the world. This will be followed by an open discussion.
Tuesday, May 12: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM in the CoLab (3F.43). Register here
Wednesday, May 13: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM in the CoLab (3F.43) Register here
Sign up for the Inclusion & Wellness Retreat June 9-10
April 30th, 2026
- Dates: Tuesday and Wednesday June 9 and 10, 2026
- Time: 9 AM Tuesday to 4:30 PM Wednesday (detailed schedule will be provided with confirmation of registration)
- Where: Far Hills
- Fee: Accommodation, all workshops, meals, taxes and other conference costs are included in the fee. Staff wishing to be reimbursed by Professional Development funds will receive a pre-filled Professional Development Fund application one month prior to the start date, to submit with their receipt upon retreat completion.Spots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Secure yours by signing up now: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/udl/retreat/
April 30th, 2026
Below is an interview with Hélène Nadeau (Physics), Facilitator of Designing an Interdisciplinary Science Integrative Project Course, a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) taking place over the 2025-26 year at Dawson. This FLC’s goal is to provide support to teachers interested in teaching the IP course, which is the capstone course of the new version of…
Upcoming professional development opportunities for faculty
April 16th, 2026
Registration will open April 20 for the annual SALTISE conference, this year June 1-2 at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)
Registration and the programme is open for the annual AQPC conference June 3-5 Drummondville Qc. (Association québécoise de pédagogie collégiale)
Faculty PD series from Eductive in French or English with simultaneous translation: Calendrier - Éductive
Upcoming offering includes April 17: 5 fonctionnalités ludiques sur Moodle ; April 24: How to Create Your Own Escape Game
Faculty Learning Community connects students with independent journalism
April 16th, 2026
Journalism isn’t always boring. In fact, it can feel like a game of cops and robbers. That’s what ALC students discovered during a recent visit from Chris Curtis, founder of Montreal’s The Rover. The talk was organized through a Faculty Learning Community (FLC) on journalism and media literacy, which brings together faculty and others from across disciplines to develop tools and approaches for teaching media literacy in the classroom.
With over 37,000 Instagram followers, Chris has become known for condensing complex local issues into accessible reels, offering an alternative to mainstream media and meeting audiences where they already are. The approach resonated strongly with students.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Indigenous Perspectives series continues
March 26th, 2026
Indigenous Perspectives: Speaking out for Mother Earth and Survive and Thrive by John Mohawk
John Mohawk was a heavyweight in native intellectual thought. He was a traditionalist Seneca as well as a writer, journalist, researcher, lecturer, activist and negotiator. In two 30-minute videos, he speaks about the current climate crisis. A group discussion to follow.
Tuesday, March 31, 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday, April 1, 2pm to 3:30pm
Indigenous Perspectives: John Trudell, a documentary
John Trudell was a Native American author, poet, actor, musician and political activist and a founding member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). This documentary chronicles his life. A group discussion to follow.
Tuesday, April 7, 10 AM to 11:30 AM
Wednesday, April 8, 2 PM to 3:30 PM
https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/oad/indigenous-perspectives/
Professional Development opportunities for Faculty
March 26th, 2026
Register for New Faculty Orientation March 19
February 26th, 2026
The New Faculty Orientation Part 1 will be held in-person on Thursday, March 19, from 9 AM-12:30 PM.
Dawson’s New Faculty Orientation is designed to introduce new faculty to information about college services and procedures, teaching at the college-level, and tips for engaging students.
This orientation includes asynchronous and synchronous components:
· Competency-based education and the program approach
· Academic integrity at Dawson
· Faculty deadlines
· Faculty roles and responsibilities
· Classroom scenarios and discussion
· Meet the Deans and Directors of Dawson
Please register via this link: RSVP by March 13.
Indigenous Perspectives series continues Feb. 24 and 25
February 12th, 2026
Indigenous Perspectives: Basic Call to Consciousness. Part 2: The Haudenosaunee message to the Western World at Geneva Switzerland, Autumn 1977
This presentation will consist of the reading and discussion of two chapters: Policies of oppression in the name of “Democracy” and Our strategy for survival.
Choice of Tuesday Feb. 24, 10 AM to 11:45 AM or Wednesday, Feb. 25 1 PM to 2:45 PM
Register here: https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/oad/indigenous-perspectives/
Indigenous Perspectives series continues
January 29th, 2026
Feb. 10, 10 AM to 12 PM
Indigenous Perspectives, documentary series: Rumble: the Indians who rocked the world.
This documentary tells the story of Native American influence on contemporary music.
Feb. 24, 10 AM to 11:45 AM and Feb. 25, 1 PM to 2:45 PM
Indigenous Perspectives: Basic Call to Consciousness. Part 2: The Haudenosaunee message to the Western World at Geneva Switzerland, Autumn 1977
This presentation will consist of the reading and discussion of two chapters: Policies of oppression in the name of “Democracy” and Our strategy for survival.
Register here: Indigenous Perspectives – Office of Academic Development
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