Peace Centre

This panel will explore the intersections of identity, memory & narrative. Panelists will explore how does the preservation of oral history or story telling in a digital format change the telling of history.

Who gets a say? How does civic engagement really work in democracies like Canada?

Robyn will address the vital themes in her latest book Policing Black Lives such as deeply embedded institutional racism, the false narrative of the benevolent Canadian state, historical and continued culture of anti-blackness in Canada and violence against women and LGBTQ+ POC.

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.

Join the Dawson Sustainability Team & Peace Centre to get dirty in the gardens! Comfy closed toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy along with a reusable water bottle is all you need! NO prior gardening experience needed! Drop in from 10 am – 3:30 pm daily one of our garden sites to learn through doing, get some exercise, and keep our campus looking like a beautiful urban oasis! Garden sites: Theatre Garden (behind upper atrium eating area);…

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.

Course for ALL levels and ALL students, faculty and staff Given by Sivananda Yoga Montreal

This interactive workshop open to all employees will address how bias manifests in our learning and working spaces and can lead to harm. Participants will be encouraged to engage in discussion and share strategies and best practices for better understanding and challenging bias. Participants will also leave with tools and resources to apply and continue their learning. All knowledge levels are welcome and valued.

Join the Dawson Sustainability Team & Peace Centre to get dirty in the gardens! Comfy closed toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy along with a reusable water bottle is all you need! NO prior gardening experience needed! Drop in from 10 am – 3:30 pm daily one of our garden sites to learn through doing, get some exercise, and keep our campus looking like a beautiful urban oasis! Garden sites: Theatre Garden (behind upper atrium eating area);…

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.

Join the Dawson Sustainability Team & Peace Centre to get dirty in the gardens! Comfy closed toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy along with a reusable water bottle is all you need! NO prior gardening experience needed! Drop in from 10 am – 3:30 pm daily one of our garden sites to learn through doing, get some exercise, and keep our campus looking like a beautiful urban oasis! Garden sites: Theatre Garden (behind upper atrium eating area);…

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.

Course for ALL levels and ALL students, faculty and staff Given by Sivananda Yoga Montreal

Do NOT miss this powerhouse panel! Join us for the insights of Dr. Uzma Jamil, Nakuset Sohkisiwin and Fo Neimi with facilitator Dr. Rachel Zellars who will dissect the myth of the Benevolent Canadian state, how this narrative has been promulgated and how it hurts vulnerable populations living on this land.

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.

Indigenous Identities & Reclamation Professor Theresa McCarthy’s work focuses on the continuity of Haudenosaunee traditionalism and languages within contemporary Six Nations/Haudenosaunee communities, especially Six Nations of Grand River in Ontario, Canada.

Join the DSU & Dawson College Peace Centre on Friday September 21st for the Dawson Dinnin’ Community Meal. Bring your container, be served a delicious meal and then choose a seat in Conrod’s. Free! ALL DAWSON COMMUNITY WELCOME!

Join us for a meditation session and give yourself 30 minutes of respite and relaxation. All welcome.