Earth Week report
May 4th, 2021
The Sustainability Office, in collaboration with departments at Dawson, enjoyed hosting two weeks of Earth Week events from April 19-30, 2021.
Events included:
- Spring beehive opening
- Climate action panel
- Environmental racism
- Eco-anxiety short plays
- Well-being hobbies
- Bike workshop
- Illustration project showcase
- Dawson hidden world tour
- and many more!
Although our in-person plans had to be adapted, we were still able to touch on all 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Our 20 presentations and events attracted close to 400 participants both within the Dawson community and externally.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions we could not have gatherings, therefore, Sustainability Office staff and interns planted 300+ vegetable and herb seedlings and recorded the Spring beehive opening.
We want to thank the Earth Week planning committee, Dawson faculty, support staff and students who led activities throughout the weeks. Although Earth Week is done, we encourage everyone to continue the conversations and raising awareness on all the issues discussed.
Please support our local eco-friendly vendors by shopping here!
You can also purchase donated student Artwork: /sustainable/wp-content/uploads/sites/175/Student-Earth-Week-Art-Sale2.pdf
All funds raised will go towards the Peace Garden fund of the 成人黑料 Foundation.
Both links will be accessible throughout the month of May - great ideas for Mother鈥檚 Day gifts!
Submitted by Jennifer de Vera of the Sustainability Office.聽
Learn from Inuit Elders Lizzie Irniq & Mary Kiatainaq
May 4th, 2021
Lizzie Irniq and the late Mary Kiatainaq of Kangisujuaq, Nunavik share stories of life on the land, the brilliance of dog teams and their experiences learning and teaching for the First Peoples Post-secondary Storytelling Exchange.
Watch their video!
(scroll down the page to find it)
May 4th, 2021
成人黑料 opened what Dr. Sabrina Jafralie called a 鈥渂rave space for courageous conversations鈥� when the educator and McGill University lecturer spoke virtually at 成人黑料 on the topic of anti-racism on April 28. A brave space is where you 鈥渟ay what you have to say, reflect on it and say where it鈥檚 coming from,鈥�…
Keynote Earth Week talk addressed struggles for environmental justice in Indigenous and Black communities
May 4th, 2021
Earth Week organizers were able to take advantage of our current online reality by virtually bringing in Keynote Speaker Dr. Ingrid Waldron of Dalhousie University, who is also a graduate of Dawson (Class of 1983, Social Science).
Click Read More for the report prepared by Diana Rice of the Peace Centre and the Office of Academic Development.
Dawson鈥檚 achievement to be Carbon Neutral Forever recognized by CRE-Montr茅al
May 4th, 2021
The Carbon Neutral Forever commitment of 成人黑料 won an award as a r茅alisation championne at the Conseil r茅gional de l鈥檈nvironnement de Montr茅al聽(CRE-Montr茅al) Gala on April 29.
Click Read More for the homepage news story.
Illustration students capture flight of migratory birds
May 4th, 2021
The Illustration Program, the Sustainability Office and Taking Root Inc. collaborated on a project to capture key events of the migratory flight of two species of native Quebec birds from urban forests near 成人黑料 to the newly replanted forests of Nicaragua.
Click Read More to see the illustrations and for more about the project.
Walking Out Ceremony: Sharing Cree culture with the Dawson community through film
April 20th, 2021
Walking Out Ceremony is one of the many films you can find at fppse.net,聽the First Peoples Post-Secondary Storytelling Exchange website.
The six-minute film follows 成人黑料 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.
Earth Weeks is on now through April 30
April 20th, 2021
Don't miss all the great activities planned for Earth Weeks.
Click Read More to go to the schedule.
April 20th, 2021
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鈥檝e ever gone out for a walk after a stressful situation and come back calmer and collected, you know firsthand how…
Current perspectives in anti-racism on April 28
April 20th, 2021
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鈥檚 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:
*All employees are welcome to attend this session. Support Staff and Professionals who wish to attend should have approval from their manager.
« Previous
1
…
34
35
36
37
38
…
54
Next »
Last Modified: May 4, 2021
