September 2021 | The Dialog

Six ways you can demonstrate your support for Indigenous communities beyond National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

Neebiir Kamaal4 years ago08 mins

Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation brings an opportunity to not only recognize the atrocities committed against the Indigenous populations of the country, but also the humbling realization that any understanding of Canada’s identity is incomplete without understanding the history, traditions, and unique stories of the Indigenous peoples. With that in mind, the…

GBC prepares services, supports for Indigenous students for Orange Shirt Day and beyond

Claire Root4 years ago09 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle Content Warning: This article contains content some may find disturbing On Thursday, September 30, Canada will observe its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and its eighth annual Orange Shirt Day in recognition of the country’s history of genocide committed against Indigenous populations. Students and faculty at George Brown College…

“These policies are required” – Canadian public health expert endorses GBC’s vaccination policy

Neebiir Kamaal4 years ago06 mins

Recent changes to the GBC vaccination policy, which scrapped in-person access to campus via a negative rapid test saw subsequent pushbacks from some students. The Dialog spoke to Ian Culbert, the executive director of the Canadian Public Health Association, in an exclusive interview to put things into perspective. “People often hear mandatory, and they think…

“Plenty of work to do” – looking at how a(nother) Liberal minority affects students

Khadija Jagani4 years ago09 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle The votes are in. It seems that not much has changed, nor is the course of current Canadian policy expected to shift very much in the future. Despite vocal opposition from all fronts as to why an election was necessary in the first place, Justin Trudeau has successfully maintained leadership with…

SAGBC board of directors considering a “full governance review”

Dialog Staff4 years ago04 mins

The Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) is considering a “full governance review”, which could potentially restructure its governance system, according to a presentation given to its board of directors on Wednesday evening. In the presentation given during the SAGBC’s monthly board meeting, Ben Millard, a corporate lawyer who has served as the SAGBC’s…

How GBC’s Peerconnect is celebrating International Week of Deaf People

Claire Root4 years ago04 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle The last full week of September marks the annual celebration of the International Week of Deaf People (IWD). To participate in the celebration at George Brown College (GBC), Peerconnect has been hosting free daily Zoom events from 7 pm from Monday to Friday. Attendees have the chance to view two award-winning…

“We have to take this seriously” – GBC VP of student success explains the college’s mandatory vaccination policy

Khadija Jagani4 years ago07 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle A sudden revision to George Brown College’s (GBC) policy on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations, which removed the option for a negative rapid test, was announced this past Wednesday. The Dialog staff had the opportunity to discuss the amendment with Chris McGrath, vice president of student success, to expand on the reasoning behind…

‘Generation Vote’ – How the Conservatives, Liberals & NDP stack up on student issues

Khadija Jagani4 years ago010 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle As the September 20 federal election date quickly approaches, students are encouraged to vote for the party likely to uphold their values and benefit their interests most effectively. While recurring student issues such as high tuition and employment rates are typically at the forefront of discussion, concerns over how party leaders…

A student’s guide to voting in Canada’s federal election

Claire Root4 years ago04 mins

Illustration by Katie Doyle The 2021 Canadian federal election will be held on Monday. To register and vote, you are required to be a Canadian citizen aged 18 or older on election day. As a student, there are several ways to vote. Here is everything you need to know about getting your ballot in. Where…

GBC tightens COVID-19 vaccine policy, removes option for rapid test

Dialog Staff4 years ago03 mins

George Brown College announced today that all visitors to the college campuses, including students and staff, will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 1, 2021. The announcement amends the college’s previous policy which went into effect on September 7. The revised policy removes the option of providing proof of a negative rapid…

GBC’s Sustainability Squad calling for new members, leadership

Claire Root4 years ago05 mins

The George Brown College Sustainability Squad is currently seeking Executive and General Members for their 2021 team with applications due this Saturday, September 18. The positions available are ideal for those searching to participate in a community of like-minded peers who value the well-being of the campus, community and the environment at large. Voted the Best…

SAGBC announces its fall AGM to be held on October 14

Dialog Staff4 years ago02 mins

The Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC) announced this week that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Fall 2021 term will be held on October 14 at 5:30 p.m. ET. The SAGBC’s AGMs are typically held twice a year, once in the fall and once in the winter. They are an opportunity for…