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Joel Tyrell honoured

May 18th, 2021

Joel Tyrell (Athletics, Student Services) was honoured by Montréal à Coeur/Montreal Community Cares with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Here is their Facebook post, which was published on May 14:

"You are a bridge builder in every sense of the word. You have created an outlet for young boys and girls to dream big as well as a pathway to help them become influencers and role models for their community. Thank you for putting your heart and soul into helping make dreams a reality for so many!"

Click Read More to see the post on Facebook.

New Code of Conduct promotes safe environment for entire Dzʿ Community

May 18th, 2021

Everyone who comes to work, attends class or visits the College campus has a right to not only a safe and healthy environment, but to be treated with respect and civility. These principles are the basis of Dzʿ’s new Code of Conduct Policy that will apply to the entire Dzʿ Community, including students, employees, as…

Highlights of First Peoples Week 2021

May 4th, 2021

First Peoples’ Week, the annual celebration of Indigenous peoples’ histories and cultures, returned to Dzʿ after being pre-empted by the initial COVID-19 lockdown. The weeklong event took place March 29 to April 1 and featured a great selection of Indigenous knowledge keepers, representing many of the various Indigenous peoples in Quebec.

Event organizers included The First Peoples’ Centre, Campus Life and Leadership, The Decolonization and Indigenization Studies Certificate, and the Dzʿ Peace Centre. This year’s edition was hosted virtually. While it was different from previous years; it was no less of a success.

There were 16 activities in total, ranging from traditional knowledge sharing, painting, musical performances, and a comedy show featuring Dzʿ graduate Tai Leclaire, who has recently made his television-writing debut on the Peacock network sitcom Rutherford Falls.

Other highlights include a presentation from Aronhiaies Herne from Akwesasne, Mohawk Territory, on the ceremony cycle of the Haudenosaunee peoples. In addition, an Indigenous Fashion and Arts Roundtable was held featuring Anishnabe artist Cedar-Eve and Eeyou Elder Joanie Saganash. The round table was moderated by Metis-Salteaux artist Dayna Danger.

Student and faculty participation exceeded expectations, thanks in no small part to faculty who welcomed virtual presentations into their classes. The number of attendees was similar to what we would’ve expected if we were able to be in person. There was excellent student participation as well, which is what makes the programming worth the hard work.

Submitted by Tiawenti:non Canadian, Coordinator of the First Peoples’ Centre, Student Services


Seeking judges for D Voice

March 23rd, 2021

The Campus Life and Leadership (CLL) team is looking for 2-3 judges to choose the winners of a singing competition, co-hosted by the Dzʿ Student Union. In addition to prizes, the winners will be entered as Dzʿ's representatives in the annual intercollegiate Unplugged singing competition. The judges are provided with a criteria sheet, along with the rules and guidelines that the students receive. They will have at least five days to review all the submissions in the comfort of their own home. Winners will be announced April 19.

Contact Michelle Lee or Billi-Jo Poirier to volunteer as a judge.


Seeking artist contributions for Earth Week event

March 23rd, 2021

Dzʿ's Earth Week is fast approaching. We are reaching out to any staff, faculty or student who would like to contribute a piece of art: canvas painting, digital painting prints, photographs, sculptures, etc. to this year's Earth Week fundraiser. The theme for the pieces is anything nature, animals, sustainability, Earth. They will all be put up for sale online between April 19 and April 30. Your name and/or social media accounts will be mentioned, and all the money raised will help fund Dzʿ's beautiful Peace Garden.

No pieces will be turned away. Thank you in advance for caring for our garden!

Please contact campuslife@dawsoncollege.qc.ca if you would like to be part of this wonderful cause.


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Using the power of storytelling to support student mental health

March 9th, 2021

The Counselling team of Student Services hosted an arts-based workshop on Feb. 25 to provide a safe space for Dzʿ students to connect with each other, share stories and learn about resources to support mental health during this time of isolation. About 45 students attended the workshop entitled Movies for Mental Health, presented by…

Peer mentor program continues to support new students

March 9th, 2021

In September of 2020, Dzʿ’s COVID-19 Steering Committee approved the creation of a student peer mentoring initiative. The plan was to assemble and train a team of second- and third-year students who would mentor new students adjusting to the remote learning environment.

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Athletic Therapy Clinic open

February 23rd, 2021

The Athletic Therapy Clinic is open three days a week. For more information or to book an appointment, contact atclinic@dawsoncollege.qc.ca


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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Please reply by Feb. 11 to participate in mentorship program

February 9th, 2021

We need your help to break the isolation our students feel in the online learning environment and to help ease the stress caused by the pandemic. With your help, we aim to reach 2,000 students through our outreach efforts.  Our target group consists of second-year or third-year students who have failed at least one course…

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