June 4 virtual workshop with Dr. Donna Goodleaf
May 14th, 2026
Join us June 4 from 10 AM to 11:15 AM online on Teams for a virtual workshop entitled Decolonizing Curriculum: Land Acknowledgements as teaching and assessment tools across the disciplines.
It will be led by Dr. Donna Goodleaf, Director Decolonizing Curriculum and pedagogies, Centre for Teaching & Learning, Concordia University. Dr. Goodleaf will take participants through the design and adaptation of a Land Acknowledgement as a class activity/assignment regardless of discipline.
This will be a hands-on session where Dr. Goodleaf will show how to work with a Land Acknowledgement to create an assessment. This is also a preview of the type of work that the Faculty Community of Practice will pursue, Environmental Sustainability and Justice Frameworks across the Disciplines.
Register here
Growing needs led Dawson to provide more food this year through expansion of Food Justice program
May 14th, 2026
Food insecurity remains a growing concern among post-secondary students in Quebec, with recent data highlighting the scale and urgency of the issue.
While many recognize that limited access to nutritious food can negatively affect students, fewer realize just how widespread the problem has become. According to surveys cited by Équiterre in a March 31 press release, 44% of CEGEP and university students in Quebec experience some level of food insecurity, ranging from mild to severe. Among those affected, one in five reports regularly skipping meals.
The impacts go beyond hunger. Food insecurity is linked to increased mental health challenges and can significantly hinder academic success, making it a critical issue for institutions to address.
Visit the link for the homepage news story to find out how Dawson has been responding this past year as well as a link to a Global Montreal tv news report on Dawson's Food Justice program.
Reconnecting with Nature and transforming the campus, all in a weekend
May 14th, 2026
Two classes of Dawson College students spent an intense weekend on campus May 2–3, getting dirty, sweaty, and wet as they lifted and moved tonnes of soil and took on a variety of physically demanding tasks. In just two days, they transformed several areas of the campus - and themselves. The students were part of two Eco-Landscaping Physical Education course sections taught by Angela Corinthios and Paul Wasacz.
The objective of the course “is to demonstrate that physical activity can take many forms and that many dimensions of wellness can be developed by participating in various activities, like gardening,” Paul said.
“We were one big working unit,” said Angela, who taught this course for the first time this semester. “We were figuring things out and learning together.” The two classes worked on distinct but related Living Campus projects with support from the Office of Sustainability.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Register now for Cycling into Spring bike workshop May 20
April 30th, 2026
Dust off your bike and bring it to Dawson and bike technicians will help you get it road ready! Reusable, repurposed parts will be available at reduced costs. (Cash and cards accepted)
- Date: Wednesday, May 20 (Rain date May 21)
- Time: 12 PM – 3 PM
- Location: Parking Lot 1 Gazebo
In collaboration with Mechanical Engineering Technology, the Office of Sustainability and CYCLE 7 bike co-op.
Register here
Dawson advances Living Campus with new micro forest initiative
April 30th, 2026
Despite budget constraints, the Office of Sustainability at Dawson College advanced the vision of the Dawson community’s campus landscaping plan last fall by launching a micro forest initiative.
After Jennifer de Vera identified a funding opportunity from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan), she brought it to the team. Along with Eva Helms, Sophie La Font and Diana Rice, they applied for a grant to create a micro forest with guidance from the First Peoples’ Centre and Kanienʼkehá꞉ka staff.
Visit the link for the homepage news story.
Student-led Butterflyway gardens take root at Dawson
April 16th, 2026
Last summer, Health and Life Sciences student Tristan Peirce created a pollinator patch on campus, officially placing Dawson’s Living Campus on the Butterflyway map of the David Suzuki Foundation.
The Butterflyway Project is a Canada-wide, bilingual, volunteer-driven initiative that promotes biodiversity by planting gardens composed entirely of native pollinator plants.
Visit the link to find out about summer plans for the pollinators in the homepage news story.
Get cycling with Dawson BIXI discount
April 16th, 2026
The BIXI bike sharing seasonal subscription is offered to employees and students of the Dawson community at a 10% discount.
Here is what you need to do before May 31:
- Go to https://bixi.com/
- Click on my BIXI space
- Log in or create an account
- Click on get your discount
- Select Dawson College
- Enter the promo code: BIXIMTL2026DAWSON
- Enter your Dawson email and finalize your purchase
March 26th, 2026
On Feb. 27, students of the Peace 365 course taught by Ivan Freud planted their tomatoes as part of the Peace & Nature segment of the course. The planting took place with the invaluable assistance of Sustainable Dawson’s Jenn de Vera and one of her Sustainabili-team student volunteers, Tasneem. Jenn introduced students to where our…
March 26th, 2026
Ever wondered how well the waste is sorted at Dawson College? Our March 2026 waste audit took a closer look and the results are in. Glows: We’re seeing some improvement in how recycling and compost are being sorted (*go team*). This suggests that the awareness efforts around campus are starting to make a difference. Grows:…
Learn how to cook a delicious vegetarian meal with Jamal
February 26th, 2026
The Office of Sustainability is offering a chance for staff to use your well-being hours and to acquire a new healthy recipe.
Cooking with Jamal workshops are being offered to staff, faculty and students:
- Thursday, March 5, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
- Thursday, March 26, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
- Thursday, April 16, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Spaces are limited; please sign up here.
Support staff, professionals and managers receive one hour of well-being time each week. Use it or lose it each month.
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