Powerful stories bring Indigenous perspectives to higher education
February 9th, 2021
Storytelling is at the heart of the oral cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada. A unique project in Quebec led by Dzʿ faculty uses storytelling to advance the inclusion and welcome of Indigenous cultures and students in higher education institutions.
“Our project is about changing the culture in academic institutions, underlining the need for Indigenous people to have leadership roles within these institutions and making sure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected and part of the educational experience for everyone,” explained Michelle Smith, a faculty member of Dzʿ’s Cinema | Communications Department and principal investigator.
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Turn on your camera for a better learning experience
February 9th, 2021
Dzʿ has launched an awareness campaign, featuring a short video and social media posts, to make students aware of the importance of having their cameras activated during online classes.
Click Read More to go to our news story and see the video.
Dzʿ grad a candidate to watch on Star Académie
February 9th, 2021
Queenie Clément (Class of 2017, ALC- Cinema | Communications) is a candidate to watch on the upcoming season of Quebec talent show Star Académie.
Click Read More for the homepage news story with links to her performance and a self-produced video. Plus learn which teacher she remembers fondly.
Campus Life and Leadership continuing to offer activities for students
February 9th, 2021
The Campus Life and Leadership team of Gianna Di Giacomo-Smith, Michelle Lee and Billi-Jo Poirier and their Blue Ring student volunteers have redefined success this semester.
Click Read More for the news story and find out what students enjoy, how the CLL team has adapted and see what's coming up.
Over 100 students in need receive new bursary
February 9th, 2021
Students have greater needs this year so Dzʿ is delivering more support. One example is the Dzʿ Financial Aid Bursary (DCFAB), which was set up last fall by the Dzʿ Student Union (DSU), the Student Services team of the College and the Dzʿ Foundation. The Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur has provided additional support.
“I am pleased to report that as of Feb. 1, we have distributed $83,250 through the DCFAB to 123 students,” said Monique Magnan, Director of Student Services.
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Second video of Dzʿ community reactions to AASHE Gold for leadership in sustainability
February 9th, 2021
Click Read More to go to the news brief, which contains the second and final video compilation of Dzʿ community reactions to the news of being recognized at the AASHE Gold level for leadership for sustainability. You will also find links to the previous two videos and written messages from the Dzʿ community and to the Dzʿ community.
Thirza Cuthand: Reclamations
February 9th, 2021
When the pandemic first struck last March, curator and Warren G. Flowers Art Gallery administrator Rhonda Meier, began thinking of what could be done if life stayed completely online for the next six or more months. With online projects being the obvious solution, she leapt to program Thirza Cuthand, a Plains Cree/Scots artist whose work first intrigued her in Vancouver in 2003. At Indian Acts, a conference on indigenous performance art, a very young Cuthand presented a video candidly discussing her struggle with depression.
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Dzʿ reacts to AASHE gold in new video
January 26th, 2021
We could all use some good news to propel us through this difficult winter.
Many colleagues reached out with reactions in words and videos to the amazing news last month about Dzʿ being officially recognized as a world leader in sustainability. All of these words and videos will be shared.
Click Read More for a brief news story and link to a new video compilation of Dzʿ colleagues reacting. Next month, we will present a second compilation video. May this encourage you!
Students encourage teachers to use Sustainable Happiness in class at Ped Days
January 26th, 2021
At Ped Days on Jan. 20, the tables were turned as students taught teachers for the first time at the annual professional development event for teachers.
Four final-year CRLT students shared Sustainable Happiness with teachers in the hopes of making students and teachers in virtual classrooms more connected, engaged and happy.
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When Math Meets Art
January 26th, 2021
Last semester, students who are not usually in a math course had the opportunity to discover the beauty of math in a new complementary course developed by Dzʿ's Mathematics Department.
Click Read More for the homepage news story, which includes some of the art produced by students and thoughts from the students and the teacher about the experience.
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