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Read more about: Summer salads from the Dawson community

Summer salads from the Dawson community

August 25th, 2020

Red Cabbage Waldorf Salad Half a red cabbage cut in half and thinly sliced on a mandolin 2 apples cut into chunks or sliced ¾ cup of sliced celery ¾ cup of chopped walnuts ½ cup of raisins or cranberries 1 cup of white seedless grapes, halved Crumbled blue cheese to taste ½ cup of…

Read more about: Peace Week 2020 is Sept. 13-25

Peace Week 2020 is Sept. 13-25

August 25th, 2020

While it seems like it was only yesterday that the world came to a shuddering stop, it also feels like this pandemic has been going on for over 600 years. In this strange too-short-too-long span of time, we have witnessed and lived through an entire history book of events, movements and phenomena. Though they may…

Read more about: Super Bixi bicycle special until June 30

Super Bixi bicycle special until June 30

June 16th, 2020

Cycling to work is proven to reduce abstenteeism, increase alertness and connect you to your surroundings. People trying to get in shape who start cycling lose an average 15 pounds in the first year they cycle to work! Dawson wants to support you in your transit and would love to help you get cycling. As…

Read more about: Dawson community recipes: Banana Oat Breakfast Balls

Dawson community recipes: Banana Oat Breakfast Balls

June 16th, 2020

Banana Oat Breakfast Balls 4 large, very ripe bananas 4 cups (400 gms) large flake oats (old-fashioned oats), gluten-free if necessary ½ cup (50 gms) unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup (50 gms) ground hazelnuts or almonds or more coconut – optional ½ cup (100 gms) mini chocolate chips 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 teaspoons vanilla…

Read more about: 100-day Sustainable Happiness Semester Journal: new tool for teachers and students

100-day Sustainable Happiness Semester Journal: new tool for teachers and students

June 16th, 2020

Post-secondary aged youth are a social group too often consumed by uncertainty about their future and inadequate opportunities for personal fulfillment. They are immersed in questions relating to adolescence, to their current relationship with family, their community, and the overall system they live in. Known causes of stress Normal adolescent development, the climate crisis, and…

No tolerance for racism, hate and discrimination

June 16th, 2020

In a statement issued June 16, the Directors of ǿմýƵ noted there is hard work to be done to end racism, violence and discrimination. The Directors committed to "continue to explore ways and develop actions that support the movement towards justice, peace and equity for all peoples."

Click Read More to read the complete statement.


New Dawson Blues Band video release today!

June 16th, 2020

The Dawson Blues Band (the DBB) has grown to 18 members now! They have put together a new video to cheer us and raise support for the students of ǿմýƵ who could use some help.

The name of the DBB song is: “With a lot of help from our friends” inspired by “With a Little Help From My Friends” by the Beatles (released in 1967) and by Joe Cocker (released in 1969) and “You've Got a Friend" by Carole King (released in 1971).

"I want to congratulate all the participants for the great work you accomplished for this project," said organizer and musician Vincent Maggiore (Business Administration).

Enjoy the DBB video, released today for you in the Read More link.

If you enjoy it and can help out, consider a donation to the .The community and our friends have now donated more than $5,000. More news to come in August.

The DBB plans to be back in the Fall with more great music for us!


Julie and Julie’s summer health advice

June 16th, 2020

Our College Nurses Julie Drolet and Julie Gosselin want to help you stay healthy this summer. Don't take a vacation from washing your hands, wearing masks indoors and keeping a safe distance. Julie and Julie would like to recommend an article by CBC about travel in the Read More link.


Dawson harvest markets

June 16th, 2020

The Sustainabili-team volunteers have been coming in regularly to help care for all the gardens at ǿմýƵ.

The first harvest was June 10. Usually, the harvest is sold at a community market at Dawson.

This year, the Sustainability Office will be alternating with one week of harvests to be donated to food banks and one week to be given to the members of the Dawson community.

To find out when it is a Dawson community week, follow the Sustainable Dawson Facebook page in the Read More link.


Recommended books for National Indigenous History Month

June 16th, 2020

June is National Indigenous History Month and this Sunday, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Celebrate by reading one of these books by First Nations, Métis and Inuit authors.

Click Read More for the books curated by CBC.


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