Deposit of DSU petition in favour of Indigenous students’ rights
November 6th, 2024
On Oct. 30, the petition of the Dawson Student Union (DSU) asking the Quebec government to exempt Indigenous students from the harmful effects of Law 14 was officially deposited in the National Assembly.
鈥淚t was important for the DSU to stand up for our fellow students and the rights of Indigenous peoples,鈥 said Leilah Doyle, Vice-President External Affairs. 鈥淭his campaign has concluded but we will continue to advocate for Indigenous students.鈥
Doyle is sad that the government seems closed to really listening to the students and doing the right thing for Indigenous students.
Indigenous students in Quebec are already struggling to pursue further studies at CEGEP, and Law 14, as it is being implemented now, means some Indigenous students will not be able to graduate.
Before it closed on Oct. 25, the petition garnered 2,794 signatures from Quebecers. It was sponsored by Jennifer Maccarone, Member of the National Assembly for Westmount鈹St-Louis.
October 24th, 2024
Alexander (Alex) D鈥橝lesio is a third-year Dawson student in Electrical Engineering Technology who is competing as a singer in Quebec鈥檚 version of America鈥檚 Got Talent, Quel Talent. The filming was done in the summer but the final on Monday, Nov. 11 will be live. Alex shared his experience with the Communications Office: 鈥淨uel Talent! is…
Coach Wayne Yearwood receiving medal Oct. 25 at basketball home games
October 24th, 2024
Dawson Blues Division 1 Men's basketball Coach Wayne Yearwood will be honoured by Westmount鈥揝aint-Louis Member of the National Assembly Jennifer Maccarone on Friday, Oct. 25 at the Basketball Home Opening Games.
The ceremony will take place at 9 PM in the Tony Proudfoot Gymnasium at Dawson following the Division 2 Dawson Blues Women鈥檚 Team vs. Outaouais at 7 PM and just before Wayne's team plays 脡douard Montpetit.
Everyone is most welcome to attend but please make sure to arrive at least 10 minutes before the brief ceremony at 9 PM.
There will be Dawson Dance performances at half-time for both games and our Mascot Blue will also be there.
Students and staff are invited to wear their Dawson Blues blue on Friday as a show of team spirit. Prizes available from Campus Life for students who wear blue.
Last day to sign petition exempting Indigenous students from Law 14
October 24th, 2024
The Dawson Student Union (DSU) requesting that the Quebec government fully exempt Indigenous students from the harmful provisions of Law 14 is closing Oct. 25.
This is the last chance to share and sign it: https://www.assnat.qc.ca/en/exprimez-votre-opinion/petition/Petition-10915/index.html
To date, the signature count is at 2,713. On Oct. 30, a delegation led by the Dawson Student Union will travel to Quebec City to officially deposit the petition.
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New free resource for practicing French and keeping up with current affairs
September 12th, 2024
La Presse has launched Comprendre this week. It is a new section in the online daily French newspaper that compiles texts on major issues and helps answer common questions.
One of the newspaper's goals is to equip young people with reliable information and to sharpen their critical thinking.
Comprendre is published on Mondays and on Tuesdays, they email a Comprendre newsletter to those who subscribe.
Link to subscribe:
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