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Dawson Elections Commission The Dawson Elections Commission is tasked with overseeing and administering the overall electoral and voting process for all DSU elections and referenda. The head of the commission is the Chief Returning Officer (CRO), who can name a deputy referred to as the Deputy Returning Officer (DRO). The elections commission is given a budget to manage their elections each year. If you wish to help out during elections and join the Elections Commission, feel free to reach out! For any question concerning elections, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com Mail Follow the Dawson Elections Commission Meet The Team TBD The Chief Returning Officer shall: oversee and manage the voting process’ of Elections and Referenda; Manage the elections budget; Coordinate all activities relating elections; and more. Please read DSU Constitution for more information. Mail cro@dawsonstudentunion.com TBD The Deputy Returning Officer will be the deputy to the Chief Returning Officer. The Deputy Returning Officer will assume any task and exercise any powers delegated to them in the course of their mandate. Please read DSU Constitution for more information. Mail dro@dawsonstudentunion.com

The Winter General Assembly is an important event for the Dawson Student Union. It is at this Assembly that the budget for the year is ratified. The General Assembly will be taking place on Zoom on April 27th, 2020 at 6 p.m. This assembly will be happening online due to Covid-19 restrictions for in-person activities. To access the GA, all you need to do is click on this link and login to your Dawson College email address on Zoom. The General Assembly shall be chaired by officers selected by the DSU Executive Committee for this event. Both officers were selected for their experience and knowledge in accomplishing their respective tasks. The chair was also selected among non-student candidates in order to avoid potential bias. Here are your GA Officers: Miara Solivio (Chair) is a former Dawson Liberal Arts student that now studies at McGill working on her Bachelor of Arts. During her time at Dawson, she was a prominent member of DCMUN and gained a great deal of insight into how meeting governance works. Abril Meza (Secretary) is a current General Social Science student at Dawson College. She has a great deal of experience doing secretarial and administrative work which she gained during her time as an office manager. For any technical problems encountered during the GA, please contact us via social media or fill out a contact form below and we will try our best to assist you. All Students who attend the GA from start to finish will have a chance to win 25$ UberEats Giftcard. Out of all students who attend the GA, 50 students will win the gift cards. A student may also decide to Donate the value of their gift card to the Native Women`s Shelter of Montreal (http://www.nwsm.info/) . Students who do so will have their contributions matched by the DSU for a total of 50$ per student who chooses to donate. The agenda for the Assembly will be following: Adoption of the Minutes of the Fall 2020 General Assembly Report of the Executive Committee 2020-2021 Ratification of Policies and Policy Amendments Ratification of By-law and Constitutional Amendments Presentation of the Financial Statements (FY June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2020) Nomination of the Auditor for FY June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021 Student Group and Member Resolutions GA Package Student groups and members will be allowed to present resolutions to the assembly. To have a resolution brought before the assembly, it must be submitted at the latest by Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 6 pm ET to general@dawsonstudentunion.com . Resolutions that are racist, anti-semitic, homophobic, or contrary to the union`s core mission will not be tolerated or presented before the assembly. Resolutions must be of a political nature and objective and cannot alter the union`s internal functioning such as policies, by-laws, constitution, etc. For more information on how to write a resolution, you can visit this link . If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at general@dawsonstudentunion.com. Winter 2021 General Assembly

WHAT IS DAWSON SNACKIN'? DAWSON SNACKIN' is part of the food-justice initiative created by the DSU (Dawson Student Union). This program offers free coffee, tea and snacks every Friday at a table in the Upper Atrium (2nd Floor) or in front DSU Main Office (2F.2) HOW DOES IT WORK? Fridays Volunteers and DSU members set up a table with snacks and coffee/tea. People are encouraged to bring reusable mugs or containers to reduce waste. Volunteers restock items until supplies run out (usually first-come, first-served). This service is open to all Dawson community members HOW TO VOLUNTEER? DAWSON SNACKIN' always needs volunteers (regular or one-time basis) to help with the preparation, distribution, and make Fridays a little brighter for everyone! Meet new people, and contribute to the Dawson Community today! Dawson SNACKIN' Get Involved ! Contact The Vice-President (Operations & Services) is responsible for overseeing DSU services, managing logistics and supplies, and ensuring these programs run smoothly to support students’ well-being. DAWSON STUDENT UNION The Dawson Student Union conducts its activities on land which is the unceded traditional territory of the Kanien'kehá:ka . DSU's Office 3040 Sherbrooke West Room 2F.2 Montreal, QC H3Z 1A4 Canada Email: info@dawsonstudentunion.com For DSU Health and Dental Plan (Insurance) Inquiries: +1 438 796 2640 or Studentcare Contact Form For Media Requests: media@dawsonstudentunion.com FOLLOW US Dawson Student Union © 2025 All Rights Reserved Mail

Summary for newsletter: The beginning of semester started off with many activities to welcome students back on campus. The DSU organised frosh week by setting carnival games and cafe karaoke that allowed students to socialise, the clubs presented themselves to this year’s student body and started collaboration for possible events in the near future. Finally, a mask awareness campaign took place to ensure safety persists through the semester. Click here to read more. < Back Summary for newsletter: The beginning of semester started off with many activities to welcome students back on campus. The DSU organised frosh week by setting carnival games and cafe karaoke that allowed students to socialise, the clubs presented themselves to this year’s student body and started collaboration for possible events in the near future. Finally, a mask awareness campaign took place to ensure safety persists through the semester. Click here to read more. Mask Awareness and Frosh Week and Club Fair, oh my! Written by Sophia El Bakir The week of September 7th 2021 was a busy week for Dawson. Not only were students still getting acclimated to the beginning of the semester, but the DSU had a triple-event week: mask awareness campaign, frosh week and club fair! MASK AWARENESS CAMPAIGN While not as spectacular and attractive as frosh week and club fair, this event was quite important. With students coming back to school in person for the first time in sixteen months, COVID-19 rules had to be reiterated for the sake of keeping the school open year-long. Nonetheless, the DSU and their volunteers still managed to keep it fun and informative. Beautiful artistic posters were made; gift bags with hand-sanitizers and candy were handed out; masks dispensaries were put in place. All to ensure student safety through and through. “I feel like the Mask Awareness Campaign was very informative for students and teachers. I think that it taught them the importance of wearing their mask and covering their mouth and nose.” – Brendan Schwartz FROSH WEEK Tuesday, Conrod’s was turned into a circus carnival. Every table presented a game. From dart-throwing to Jenga to Russian Roulette, there really was a game for every taste. Even if it had encountered a few hitches at the beginning, it ran smoothly the rest of the day and attracted many students. “Out of all the events that had occurred the past weeks, this one had the most engagement.” -Gurpreet Kaur But games were not the only treats students were in for, because for the volunteers, Frosh Week was a quizzical, potluck social experience. It was the perfect opportunity to mingle with other students at a time where beginning-of-the-semester jitters were still very present. “I met so many people and some of them became my best friends. Thank you guys for everything and for making it lively and fun. ” – Mayesha The tumultuous activities of frosh week finished off with a karaoke café. Students were able to go to Conrod’s, grab a cup of steaming hot cocoa and listen to some grade-A entertainment: students singing karaoke to their heart’s content. CLUB FAIR Clubs from all different ranges had set up their kiosks in hopes of recruiting new members. Although some clubs should have been a bit more prepared according to certain students, they still gained many new members as the sign-up sheets filled to the brim would testify. This semester, student engagement reached a new high with seven newly founded clubs, such as Dawson Vocal & Instrumental Club, Japanese Culture Appreciation club, Freedom Alliance, etc. in addition to the veteran clubs, such as Sci-Fi, Feminist Union, Chill Club, etc. With all these new groups, campus life will surely be quite eventful the next few semesters. For more information on clubs, visit: [link to club page on DSU website] Summary for newsletter: The beginning of semester started off with many activities to welcome students back on campus. The DSU organised frosh week by setting carnival games and cafe karaoke that allowed students to socialise, the clubs presented themselves to this year’s student body and started collaboration for possible events in the near future. Finally, a mask awareness campaign took place to ensure safety persists through the semester. Click here to read more. Project Gallery Previous Next

On December 29th and 30th, the Dawson Student Union hosted one of their last events of the fall semester: Stress Free Week. It was the perfect opportunity for the students to relax and take a moment away from their studies. Students were welcomed to join activities such as yoga, art sessions, Zootherapy and board games. They all took place in 5B.16, the 3C cafeteria and Conrad’s. < Back On December 29th and 30th, the Dawson Student Union hosted one of their last events of the fall semester: Stress Free Week. It was the perfect opportunity for the students to relax and take a moment away from their studies. Students were welcomed to join activities such as yoga, art sessions, Zootherapy and board games. They all took place in 5B.16, the 3C cafeteria and Conrad’s. Stress Free Week: A Break from The Chaos Written by Sarah Quach MONTREAL, QC (December 7th 2021) Finals, term-papers, sleepless nights and last-minute assignments, a myriad of students from Dawson College seem to be stuck in an endless cycle of work and tests. The end of the semester is approaching rapidly. Who knew four months could pass so quickly? These past months have been a difficult, and more importantly, stressful period for many. Whether it was the transition from high school to CEGEP or the switch from online learning to on-campus classes, several students faced new challenges throughout the term. All in all, everyone is going through a great amount of stress and what better way to relieve it than participating in DSU’s stress free event? “Inhale. Exhale.” This year, the union decided to offer many activities: board games, Zootherapy, yoga sessions and art sessions. “The events are diverse. There’s a bit of everything for everyone.” -Mai-Annie Huynh There were various games to play: chess, dominos and a myriad of other board games. It is never too late to learn a new game! Child’s Pose, Downward Dog, Cobra Pose… The yoga session was an amazing way to take everyone’s mind off of the hectic weeks to come. Who would have imagined doing yoga at the 3C cafeteria? Zootherapy was one of the favourites out there. The DSU got a lot of feedback on how much the students appreciated the activity. Birds, ferrets, hedgehogs, dogs and a variety of other animals from Jimmy Zoo made a splash on campus. Multiple students shared the love through Instagram by sharing adorable snapshots and videos. They were more than thrilled to interact with cute furry friends! Furthermore, participants of the activities were given raffle tickets to win exciting prizes, including a 110$ value Bota Bota gift card, an Indigo gift card, a David’s Tea box set, a spa gift card, and many more fun prizes. Essentially, the winners were given the opportunity to relax and take some time for self-care. “It shows that there’s a lot of thought and effort that goes into it. It’s a unique and interesting event!’’ --Claudia Soplopuco MORE THAN JUST ACTIVITIES Volunteers from the DSU were extremely pleased with the students’ enthusiasm! Moreover, many students were given the chance to interact with new people from campus and make friends! Like all the other exciting events hosted by the DSU, the goal was to offer Dawson’s students a chance to make great memories on campus and new friendships while learning new skills or exploring new interests. These events are about building a strong community of students and spreading love. Stress Free Week was no different to the other events; it was a complete success! All in all, do not forget to take some time off from school, relax and enjoy the present! Mental health matters and it is crucial! “I appreciate that the school thinks about our mental health.” --Jennifer Lu The DSU community wishes everyone a fantastic end of semester and wonderful holidays! For more information about Stress Free Week, please visit On December 29th and 30th, the Dawson Student Union hosted one of their last events of the fall semester: Stress Free Week. It was the perfect opportunity for the students to relax and take a moment away from their studies. Students were welcomed to join activities such as yoga, art sessions, Zootherapy and board games. They all took place in 5B.16, the 3C cafeteria and Conrad’s. Project Gallery Previous Next

Dawson Nappin' is a free nap service for Dawson students offered by the DSU! 3 private nap areas with dimmed lighting Students may rest on chairs or beds in 2C.03. 2 Nap Facilitators (trained DSU volunteers) are present at all times during operating hours to ensure user safety and compliance with user guidelines. Book a timeslot now! Operating hours : Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12 - 3PM *BOOKING MANDATORY TO ACCESS NAP AREA

Just like that October came to an end, but not without some fun and treats. Celebrations around Halloween 2021, despite being a little different from previous years, remained a central part of the college’s campus life. From spooky kahoots to haunted attractions to costumes, there was plenty to do during this year’s Halloween week. < Back Just like that October came to an end, but not without some fun and treats. Celebrations around Halloween 2021, despite being a little different from previous years, remained a central part of the college’s campus life. From spooky kahoots to haunted attractions to costumes, there was plenty to do during this year’s Halloween week. A Successful Covid-Era Halloween Due to the pandemic, 2020 was the first year the school has gone without wrapping up October with a bang! As a result, this year Halloween is back in full swing and has shown itself to be better than ever. In collaboration with CLL, the DSU hosted a plethora of fun events for college students to enjoy in-between classes, including Halloween-themed movie screenings—brimmed bags of warm popcorn served, of course—along with cookie decorating stations and, not to mention, trick or treating events to wrap up the week. While it might be true that changes were still being made at the eleventh hour, it seemed that for many, these activities were exactly what they needed to combat the midterm scaries. “I love Halloween so I’m just so happy and surprised to see that other college students are still dressing up and working on Halloween events. I thought a lot of students would be busy but it’s really nice that a lot of people are actually involved.” – Sadiya Gangat #BOO !YAH The highlight of the week was undoubtedly on Thursday, during which Conrods welcomed all visitors for a frightful good time. Transformed into a spooky haunted maze, the area attracted quite the curious crowd of onlookers. Undeterred by the many worries that arose behind-the-scenes, student volunteers clad in ripped clothing took up the challenge of scaring their fellow schoolmates. Owing to their unmatched enthusiasm, the event itself ended up being a real success, as evidenced by the several students recalling their pleasant experience. “I like the effort that was put into it, I was actually really impressed with how much it looked like a haunted maze compared to how Conrods usually looked.” – Amina Chadda The festivities continued in the evening for the geekier of the bunch, as the Japanese Cultural Appreciation (JCA), Dawson E-sports Association (DEA) and the Sci-Fi club teamed up to host the Yokai Game festival which ran from 4 to 10 pm. The event, taking inspiration from Japanese festivals, offered a wide scope of activities, ranging from competitive Brawl tournaments to minigames in which tickets won could be exchanged for prizes at the prize booth. In reference to the Dalgona game from the latest global Netflix hit “Squid Game”, Katanuki, a Japan-originated candy die-cutting activity, was just one of the numerous games found at the festival. KICKING OFF THE HALLOWEEKEND With the anticipated 31 st of October falling on a Sunday this year, students were called to celebrate the holiday by dressing up on Friday to be entered into a costume contest, courtesy of the Etcetera Club as well as CLL. On the metro level, students could drop by on their way in and out of school for free treat bags, rekindling their childhood trick-or-treating memories. Unwinding into the Halloween spirit might have been the last thing on the minds of busy college students. Luckily, the chaos of midterm season hasn’t stopped the college given the engagement in the various activities offered during this year’s “Halloweek”! Just like that October came to an end, but not without some fun and treats. Celebrations around Halloween 2021, despite being a little different from previous years, remained a central part of the college’s campus life. From spooky kahoots to haunted attractions to costumes, there was plenty to do during this year’s Halloween week. Project Gallery Previous Next

The Hive The DSU Hive - Gender Advocacy Centre is a free service provided by the Dawson Student Union. Advocates for a safer school environment by offering information and education to all students and staff, including the design and facilitation of mandatory workshops surrounding consent to all DSU club executives. Provides students with access to free or low-cost materials, resources and information surrounding sexual health, sexuality and gender. referrals to other resources both in and outside of Dawson to support their needs and healing. free materials and resources for mental, physical, and sexual well-being: free condoms, lube, tampons, pads, dental dams, latex gloves, pregnancy tests, and gender gear. a couch available for chest pumping/feeding and panic attack de-escalation. A coordinator is always present to answer questions and help refer students to the specific support they need within the Dawson College or city. Offers monthly groups, workshops, and events throughout the fall and winter semesters! Student Parent Program This program aims to provide financial support to parents who are studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson College as a full-time, part-time or night student and you must be the parent or legal guardian of someone under the age of 18. We accept 10 student parents per academic year (September to May). The program works on rotation in order to serve as many students as possible. 5 students per month will receive an online gift card for $75 CAD from Walmart, which may be used online or in-store. REGISTER Menstrual Product Access This program provides disposable and reusable menstrual products to any students studying at Dawson College. Please note that, in order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $50 CAD worth of disposable or reusable menstrual products! You will be presented with a product catalogue via email to browse the following products: reusable menstrual cups and disposable tampons, pads, liners and period panties! REGISTER Gender Gear for Everyone This service is meant for students who identify under the umbrella term of transgender, including folks who are non-binary or gender non-conforming. In order to be eligible for this service, you must be a currently enrolled full-time, part-time or night Dawson student. What you can receive as part of this program: - A maximum of $100 CAD worth of gender-reaffirming gear! You will be provided with a PDF catalogue via email to browse the following products: chest binders, gaffs, STP devices, breast enhancers, packers & straps, padded shorts, bras, dilators and makeup. REGISTER Safer Sex Packages The Safer Sex Packages service was created with the intention of making safer sex material accessible to all students. Students are able to build a package by choosing from a variety of products offered by The DSU Hive. In order to qualify for this program, you must be currently enrolled at Dawson as a full-time, part-time or night student. What you can receive: A package of various safer sex products ranging from condoms, internal condoms, finger cots, dental dams, latex gloves and lube, up to $40 CAD in value. REGISTER

CLUBS Community & ACtivism clubs VIEW ALL > Art and Performance Clubs VIEW ALL > Leisure & Hobby clubs VIEW ALL > CULTURE & RELIGION Clubs VIEW ALL > STUDENT-RUN SERVICES THE PLANT NEWSPAPER VIEW > Read the issues HERE THE VINE PODCAST VIEW > THE SWAP BOOK EXCHANGE view > INDEPENDENT CHAPTER GROUPS medlife MedLife Dawson is a network of dedicated and passionate students who work together to provide access to medicine, education and development to low-income families in Latin America and Africa. Members of this club organize fundraisers and medicine-related events all while bringing sensitivity and awareness to Medlife's cause. All of the club's activities lead up to a final goal of a MedLife Service Learning Trip, a week-long trip where students get to help underserved communities hands-on by the side of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals. Medlife Dawson is an amazing opportunity for students interested in medicine and other health-related fields, as well as for anyone who wants to make a difference and help those in need. Our group email is medlifedawson2023@gmail.com Islamic relief We are a team of extremely motivated Muslim students who are doing their best to help the Muslim community and the Montreal community in general. Since the foundation of the team in the Winter 2023 semester, we have raised 100k+ value in cash and orphan sponsorship pledges, including one that we, the students, sponsor. Though our initiative is new and humble, we have provided great amounts of aid to Gaza, Sudan, the Montreal immigrant and homeless community and even orphans in Bosnia. Our team has also been announced as the local winners of the prestigious Forces Avenir collegiate team award in the humanitarian domain. Starting chapters of Islamic Relief in the province of Quebec started in Dawson, but we now have chapters in Concordia. A Vanier and a McGill chapter are under the process of being ratified. We openly invite any student who takes interest in doing humanitarian work to reach out. Join our team. Build a greater tomorrow. coda Coda is a student-led foundation with seeds in 12 CÉGEPS and universities across Québec. Our goal is to fight cancer notably by raising funds for research, providing direct psychosocial support to cancer patients, and spreading awareness for the cause. At Dawson, we have organized events such as bake sales, movie nights, sports tournaments, collabs with other clubs and other fun events with the help of our volunteers. We will strive to organize bigger events in the upcoming year. Our mission? Making a world where no Canadian fears cancer! Join us on Discord or follow us on Instagram to get updates as to what we are doing, volunteer if you would like to and to join our community! Together, we can save more lives. 💜 Save A Child’s Heart has helped over 6000+ children receive life-saving heart surgeries. We are SACH’s CEGEP Fundraising Board in Montreal. ❤ Website: https://www.saveachildsheart.ca/ To become a SIT (SACH in training): https://l.instagram.com/? https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2F6Dbi2ypSeSSEWGZc9&e=AT1OC3TazGWVZ9WG4d4TceaaqNLZlXbs32d-iXGy2fsUjZRiF9uOYPjGWPYwMdu1LAb6ruTkr8G2CEU5wxY4hbwAH9Ir2O0e SACH

LEISURE & HOBBY CLUBS Official Club Status BOOK CLUB The Book Club is a space where readers and hoping-to-be-readers can meet and share our love of books with each other. We do monthly readings and then have in-person discussions, and we also have fun activities such as bookstore trips. If you'd like to be part of a community of book-lovers, join our Discord server and introduce yourself to become a member of the Book Club! Official Club Status JAPANESE MEDIA CLUB Do you like anime? Perhaps you've tried to learn Japanese? Or maybe you just want to find a welcoming community? Well, this club aims to bring together all people who enjoy media from Japan, as well as its culture! Join now! Official Club Status DAWSON SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY ASSOCIATION The purpose of the Dawson Science Fiction and Fantasy Association is to promote literacy, creativity, collaboration and acceptance of self and of others through all forms of role-playing games, card games and board games. Sci-Fi also aims to educate the student body and faculty in the principles of science-fiction and fantasy as a modern pastime, expansive genre, and lifestyle. We welcome any and all Dawson students to our permanent space in room 2C.09. Official Club Status REWIND Do you have a love for expressing yourself creatively and meeting new people? Are you interested in working with others, either in front or behind the camera? Or are you wanting to try new trends but are too shy to start on your own? If you want to get involved at Dawson and have a passion for media, consider joining the Dawson Media Club.       We are looking for dedicated members who either like to interview other students, edit videos, or work with filming equipment to capture fun interviews around campus with other students. Our goal is to share the opinions of the Dawson student body while getting to know others and having a good time. We also hope to create a fun and safe atmosphere where students can meet others with similar interests!       This club is definitely for you if you have a passion for journalism, media production, or event planning and want to be part of a community. If you are interested, contact us now! Official Club Status DAWSON DEBATE UNION The Dawson Debate Union's objective is to learn, develop and appreciate the art of debating. All are welcomed into the exciting world of debating whether they are a seasoned speaker or simply curious. There will be weekly debate sessions, formal and informal, that will sharpen our members' public speaking skills, their ability to research a wide variety of topics and master their abilities to work as a team. The Dawson Debate Union aims to provide each of our members with a rich and memorable experience as it consists of the perfect space to express thoughts, exchange ideas and connect with others in a fun, supportive and welcoming environment where every voice is heard! Official Club Status CHESS CLUB The Dawson Chess Club is a community devoted to chess and other board games. We welcome people from all programs and skill levels to sit across the table from each other and connect while analyzing a game! We have both serious chess matches and more casual “Hustle chess” games. Together with weekly casual meetings, our club hosts everything casual meetings, exhibition matches with chess masters, and college-wide tournaments aswell as intercollegiate tournaments. Join our discord to interact with our community and announcements for upcoming events! Official Club Status DAWSON ESPORTS ASSOCIATION A club for gamers and non gamers a like. We play a variety of games from tons of different genres. Come unwind after class with a good game or a nice place to meet people and talk. We also host a variety of events with fun prizes like bragging rights. Located in 2C.09, come drop by as it's normally always open and we'd love to meet new people. Official Club Status POETRY CLUB The Dawson Poetry Club is the perfect place to discover all things poetry for beginners and experts. We are dedicated to creating a space for students to write and explore different forms and genres of poetry while also being a place to socialize and share our common passion. Poetry offers us a way to see the world from a different perspective and is a way to connect with ourselves and others, making it a very personal and intimate art medium that we hope to encourage people to try out. While we do organize various events and workshops, we meet up once a week to discuss our "poem of the week" as well as share what we wrote for our weekly writing prompt (open to members/non-members). We choose the "poem of the week" based on our "poet of the month" (we choose one in English and French, and we are open to choosing one in another language as well). We also try to do all our meetings in different locations around Montreal to explore the city, discover local gems and support local businesses. Additionally, we try to support the local scene by promoting and attending poetry events around Montreal. We are here to ensure that we offer the best experience to our members to connect with each other, share their poems and learn everything they can about this unique form of artistic and literary expression. Interim Club Status DAWSON'S KITCHEN FOOD CLUB A club for all kinds of tastes: Dawson’s Kitchen Food Club’s mission is to share our passion and knowledge about the culinary arts. Together, we engage to introduce students to new flavors, prepare diverse recipes, and try out all sorts of spices. Enjoy your meal! Interim Club Status DAWSON ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY A club that aims at creating a space for all astronomy enthusiasts and space-lovers to learn and have fun experiences through the various seminars and events to be held.

Summary for newsletter: the 30th of September 2021 at Dawson was a very significant day for it was a day to honour those who had to go through the trauma of residential schools under the government's orders. But the lessons, knowledge and intentions embodied that day should and must last eternally as several students pointed out. Many different branches of the school helped organize it so that students could become better-informed and show their support through small gestures such as signing a pledge, donating to charities, wearing an orange t-shirt, supporting Indigenous businesses and going to the march. To read the full article, click here. < Back Summary for newsletter: the 30th of September 2021 at Dawson was a very significant day for it was a day to honour those who had to go through the trauma of residential schools under the government's orders. But the lessons, knowledge and intentions embodied that day should and must last eternally as several students pointed out. Many different branches of the school helped organize it so that students could become better-informed and show their support through small gestures such as signing a pledge, donating to charities, wearing an orange t-shirt, supporting Indigenous businesses and going to the march. To read the full article, click here. Reconciliation Day Written by Sophia El Bakir On 30th of september 2022 was Truth and Reconciliation Day. Students came in numbers wearing orange shirts and showing their support for Indigenous peoples as well honouring the healing journey of residential school survivors. CONTEXT: Campus Life and Leadership (CLL) has been doing Orange T-Shirt Day in collaboration with the First People’s centre since 2017. But this year took a particular importance as it happened in a very interesting context. For the past months, there has been a lot of media coverage on the unmarked graves in which thousands of children from residential schools were buried, as well as on the disappearance of countless Indigenous women. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT That week, CLL had sold t-shirts throughout the whole week, helped Indigenous people to conduct workshops, and started a student pledge. “We wanted to figure out what we can do with students so that they can consider and understand and take responsibility for their own education because we know that they are not always taught this in school.” --Billi-Jo Poirier, organiser within Campus Life and Leadership. Thus, they came up with the student pledge, a list of promises, encompassing our basic duty to get informed, to induce affirmative actions, and to take awareness of settler privilege in this society. These pledges were put around the upper atrium and volunteers encouraged passers-by to read it, and if they agreed, to sign it. Then on the 30th, many students came in an orange t-shirt. Some also went to the march for Indigenous people’s rights. The DSU and its clubs also helped raise Indiginous people’s voices. Indeed, the communications team used the DSU’s social media platforms to create stories and posts in order to promote Indigenous artists, writers and other influencers. As for the clubs, they were setting up charities for clean water in reservations and the Dawson Feminist Union was promoting the Native Women’s Shelter and raising donations. Throughout the whole week orange t-shirt pins and buttons were distributed, its ultimate goal raising awareness. Later, many students went to the march because they believed that the institutions were not doing enough to help Indigenous people’s, because they wanted to do their part in repairing the harm they caused and because they realize that colonisation is a system that is still present today. “I think this part of Canada’s history is a shame, and I think we should hold each other accountable for what happened and learn and move forward without forgetting about what happened.” -- Student at the march Celebrating Truth And Reconciliation Day is a great gesture, but as many students have said during their interview, it remains infinitesimal when looking at what can be done. Summary for newsletter: the 30th of September 2021 at Dawson was a very significant day for it was a day to honour those who had to go through the trauma of residential schools under the government's orders. But the lessons, knowledge and intentions embodied that day should and must last eternally as several students pointed out. Many different branches of the school helped organise it so that students could become better-informed and show their support through small gestures such as signing a pledge, donating to charities, wearing an orange t-shirt, supporting Indiginous businesses and going to the march. To read the full article, click here. Project Gallery Previous Next

Referendum 2021 On May 13th and 14th 2021 , students will be asked to vote on three referendum questions. The questions shall be concerning the amendments of the union`s By-Laws and Consitution, the addition of a Student Insurance Group Plan as well as a modification of the membership fee. How to Vote? Students will be able to vote virtually on https://dsuelections.simplyvoting.com/ . Each student will receive credentials to log in and vote by email. Make sure to check your personal or Dawson email on the day of voting! Students will be able to vote starting on May 13th at 12 a.m. until May 14th at 4 p.m. New DSU Constitution Students will be asked to vote on a new constitution for the DSU. This new document will serve as the union`s By-Laws and Constitution and shall be one of the Union`s most important documents. The Union`s constitution has to be updated to ensure that it never becomes obsolete. Unfortunately, due to a complicated amending formula, the By-laws had not been updated in almost half a decade. Our team made a commitment 9 months ago to have a new constitution by the end of our mandate. We hope to make good on that promise. To find more about the incoming changes with the new constitution, please consult both documents below. Referendum Question Do you ratify the Constitution of the Dawson Student Union, which was approved by the Board of Directors on April 26, 2021, and by the General Assembly on April 27, 2021, to be the official General By-Laws of the Dawson Student Union and replace all previous documents? Student Group Insurance Plan Students will have the chance to vote on a new insurance plan. This plan will cover students for health, dental, travel while also offering a mental health service, telemedicine service and legal assistance service. The plan will be offered by a well-established student insurance plan provider called StudentCare. They currently offer coverages for universities such as McGill, Concordia and the University of Toronto! For more information on StudentCare, you can visit their website https://www.studentcare.ca/ Students were surveyed on the matter and the results indicated that our members wanted a complete insurance plan. Results of the Survey can be found here . Students can find more detailed information on the plan by clicking here . Referendum Question Do you ratify the addition of the DSU Health and Dental plan, approved by the DSU Executive Committee on April 29, 2021? The plan would be funded by an optional fee of a total of 183$ for a twelve(12) months coverage which includes mental health, health coverage, dental coverage, travel insurance, legal protection, and telemedicine? Members will have the choice to select according to their needs whether they want coverage for all the mentioned above or select the coverage they need for either dental (50$ per year), only health (50$ per year) or additional services which include telemedicine and legal protection (83$). Specific coverages will be listed below. The DSU student health and dental plan fee would be added to Annex A of the DSU Constitution. The health and dental plan fee to cover the cost of the plan would be considered part of the DSU membership fee under an Act respecting the Accreditation and Financing of Student Associations, R.S.Q., c. A-3.01. All DSU members would be able to opt-out of this fee on an annual basis during an opt-out period set up under the provisions of the plan. Modification of the Membership Fee Students will also be asked to vote on a new membership fee. This would be the first modification in over 10 years. It is important for the union`s long-term financial health that the fee be revised on a regular basis. For more information on the student fee modification, click here. Referendum Question Do you ratify setting the membership fee in Annex A of the Dawson Student Union Constitution from $19 to $22 per semester for full-time students and from $9.50 to $11 per semester for part-time students to reflect the increase in inflation from last time the fee was set in 2011? The fee would be revised every three (3) years according to the change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rounded to the nearest half-dollar. In the event where a fee increase is not ratified, the amounts mentioned in Annex A of the new constitution for fees would be changed to the current fee levels set in 2011 previously mentioned. If you have any questions concerning the referendum questions, please feel free to contact general@dawsonstudentunion.com. For any questions on logistical and voting matters for the 2021 Referendum, please contact elections@dawsonstudentunion.com. New Constitution Additional Information on the New Constitution