For almost two years, Dawson’s white pine has stood near the Peace Garden just west of the main entrance at 3040 Sherbrooke Street West.
Click Read More to find out more about the significance of the white pine and to see a 14-minute video segment of Kanien’kehá:ka storyteller and Sub Chief Aronhiaies Herne's lecture at Dawson. This video is a suggested activity for Dawson's Earth Weeks.
Walking Out Ceremony is one of the many films you can find at fppse.net, the First Peoples Post-Secondary Storytelling Exchange website.
The six-minute film follows Dawson College student Alexandrea Matthews as she and her family hold a traditional Cree ceremony on the Dawson grounds. A Walking Out ceremony is a long-held Cree tradition that honours a child's first steps and their future role.
Members of the Dawson Community were present to witness this special event and celebrate a milestone with Alex's niece and her family. For Alex, whose home community is nine hours north, she was "so happy to bring something from my home to Dawson."
Click Read More to watch it.
Don't miss all the great activities planned for Earth Weeks.
Click Read More to go to the schedule.
Walking outdoors is known to be beneficial. Studies have shown that being in Nature reduces tension and depression, energizes you, and much more. Benefits of walking outside: Reduces stress and cheers you up If you’ve ever gone out for a walk after a stressful situation and come back calmer and collected, you know firsthand how…
Dr. Sabrina Jafralie will facilitate a discussion on anti-black racism in Canada and Quebec with a focus on what diversity, inclusion and social equity look like in a variety of cases and situations in educational institutions. She will provide actionable tools for being an ally in promoting anti-racism, and help build a stronger community through dialogue.
With a view to building upon on-going conversations at Dawson and in support of professional development and employee engagement articulated in Dawson’s strategic plan, all Dawson employees are invited to participate in this presentation. This session builds upon presentations geared towards teachers and all staff including those animated by Shanice Nicole, Rachel Zellers, Tiffany Callender and a variety of speakers hosted or co-hosted by Human Resources.
When: Wednesday, April 28, 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Where: Zoom link
*All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals who wish to attend should have approval from their manager.
The work of Dawson’s Facilities Management team to make Dawson College Carbon Neutral Forever has been nominated for an environmental award that is a Réalisation championne in the institutional category, announced the Conseil régional de l’environnement de Montréal (CRE-Montréal) on April 15.
Click Read More for the homepage news story and a link to the virtual event on April 29.
Most of us are not on site, but the Peace Garden is putting on its annual spring bulb show. Here is a photo of hyacinths, taken by Carey-Ann Pawsey of the Communications Office on April 20. She also saw daffodils in full bloom.
Do you want to start your day doing something fun that will make you happier, help you work smarter and keep you healthier?
Bike to campus!
Some of your friendly bike enthusiasts have put together the resources to make your ride easy, comfortable and a great option now that the weather is getting warmer.
Check out the new Biking at Dawson web page.
Highlights are:
Do not miss Richard Dugas at Earth Week on April 27 at 12 p.m. for a Bike Tune Up Workshop. You will learn about bike inspection, cleaning, lubrication and inflating tires.
That afternoon Richard will also be on campus (outside the Security entrance) between 3 -4 p.m. for a Bike Café Meetup. He will be offering spring riding tips and personalized troubleshooting. RSVP to bring your bike.
Come say hi and join the bike gang!
Bixi is offering 10% off to all Dawson students and employees who sign up for monthly or seasonal memberships before May 31. A season is only $89 for members of the Dawson community.
If you are not sure about signing up, Dawson will give you a free month of Bixi membership.
To get the promotional code for your 10% off Bixi or to receive a free month of Bixi courtesy of Dawson, contact Richard Dugas at rdugas@dawsoncollege.qc.ca
Last Modified: April 20, 2021
