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International Women’s Day at Dawson

March 8th, 2023

Each year on March 8, International Women's Day marks the day when we are all invited to reflect on the role gender plays in our lives, work and the planet.

Have you ever wondered why March 8? Well, it all started in New York City on March 8, 1857, when female textile workers marched in protest of unfair working conditions and unequal rights for women. It was one of the first strikes organized by working women.

The theme this year is DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality. The goal is to highlight the need for inclusive and transformative technology and digital education.

At Dawson, there will be two events marking the day. One is a lunch and book sale co-organized by the DSSU and DTU on March 8 in 7C.5 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. The money raised via the book sale and donations will be donated to Chez Doris, a nearby shelter that offers a wide range of services and programs to meet the basic needs of vulnerable and homeless women. A light lunch will be offered for staff and faculty (in limited quantities).

The second event is organized by the Women/Gender Studies Certificate which is holding a Renaming and Reclaiming of Metro Stations activity and home-baked goods sale in Conrod's (2F.4) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The funds raised will go towards scholarships for ýstudents.


ýreimagining the College landscape

March 8th, 2023

When one thinks of college campuses, images that come to mind may include manicured lawns, park benches and perhaps an institutional shrub garden and flagpole near a main entrance.

For the homepage news story, visit the link below.


Students take on powerful experiential learning with KAIROS blanket exercise

March 8th, 2023

As a Sociology teacher, Laura Shea has experienced the six times with different classes of students and Indigenous facilitators at Dawson. “I always learn from the facilitator and students,” she said. “It is very powerful experiential learning and I gain something different each time.”

For the homepage news story, visit the link below.


Fundraising for Golf Classic off to a great start & registration now open!

February 22nd, 2023

The ýFoundation is pleased to share that over $50,000 has already been pledged in support of ýCollege and would like to thank the following sponsors:

Dinner Sponsor: Forum de Montreal
Gift Sponsor: Fervel Enterprises
Ball Sponsor: Incotel -ISQ
Cocktail Sponsor: Neptune Security
Co-Brunch Sponsor: TD Bank
Sustainable Sponsors (2): City of Westmount, Vozwin
On course contest sponsors (2): Faxinating Solutions and BPG Coop
Hole Sponsor: Copicom Solutions

Many more sponsorships are still available, and stay tuned for the announcement of some very special guests!

Registration is now open for the ýFoundation’s 2023 Annual Golf Classic!  Sponsors, external players, members of the ýCommunity and alumni are now able to register online: /golf/


Read more about: Systemic Racism in Youth Protection: A Dialogue Between Black and Indigenous Communities Feb. 27

Systemic Racism in Youth Protection: A Dialogue Between Black and Indigenous Communities Feb. 27

February 22nd, 2023

At the end of this year’s Black History Month, IRERR, in partnership with CRARR, will be hosting a roundtable discussion on the common experiences and barriers of systemic discrimination faced by members of Indigenous and Black communities in youth protection services in Québec. This event will take place on February 27th, 2023, from 17:00 to…

Read more about: Meet Dawson’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Worker

Meet Dawson’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Worker

February 22nd, 2023

Hello! I’m James McKye, the new 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Worker at Dawson. This new position is primarily to support 2SLGBTQIA+ students, but that can happen in many different ways. I would like to offer myself as a resource to ýstaff and teachers as well. Feel free to invite me to drop by your class or…

Read more about: Are you prepared for an emergency?

Are you prepared for an emergency?

February 22nd, 2023

Do you know what to do if an emergency arises at ýCollege, either at the main campus or at the Montreal Forum? It’s time for all employees and students to ensure you are familiar with the College’s emergency procedures. What you need to know: For any emergency on campus, including medical, call Campus Security by dialing 1000 on…

Dear Joe Rose: a ýlove story

February 22nd, 2023

The Dear Joe Rose project started with a rose tattoo in 2011. A student of Kim Simard’s showed her his tattoo and shared the story of . He was working to get a plaque installed in the Conrod’s student space at ýin honour and memory of Joe. This plaque was installed in 2013.

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Vigil held at ýfor MMIWGT2S

February 22nd, 2023

The First People’s Centre organized a vigil in the Oliver’s student space at ýon Feb. 14 to commemorate the MMIWGT2S (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Trans and Two-Spirited.) There is an epidemic of violence against Indigenous women in Canada. The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls  that Indigenous women and girls make up 24 per cent of female homicide victims in Canada, despite only making up four per cent of the country’s female population.

The report cited research that “Indigenous women and girls are 12 times more likely to be murdered or missing than any other women in Canada, and 16 times more likely than Caucasian women. … Other than murder, statistics also reveal how Indigenous women consistently experience higher rates and more severe forms of physical assault and robbery than other groups in Canada. Sexual violence is a huge problem in all its forms: Indigenous women are sexually assaulted three times more often than non-Indigenous women, and most of the women and children trafficked in Canada are Indigenous.”


Learn more about the ýFoundation’s activities in its annual report

February 8th, 2023

The 2021-2022 annual report of the ýFoundation is now available. Take a look to learn more about how the community came together over a challenging year in the face of a pandemic to financially support students in need, host a virtual version of Artists in Bloom (raising $6, 830), as well as reward excellence and support students financially through our Awards and Scholarships program.  Full 2021-2022 financial statements are also available for consultation.

Through annual fundraising events, engagement with alumni and planning new initiatives in collaboration with diverse members of the community, the ýFoundation remains committed to supporting excellence and student success at ýCollege by being a key source of financial support over and above the budgets provided by the Quebec government.

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