The Dreamer Day gala was one of many events meant to celebrate International Day of the Girl Child. Build a Dream, a national non-profit organization hosted the event at Palais Royale, which was decorated in purple and pink – the traditional colours associated with femininity and the colour scheme of Build a Dream. Guests could…
Dr. Gervan Fearon reflects on his first year as GBC president. If you are looking for someone who exudes a passion for learning, you need not look further than Dr. Gervan Fearon, president of George Brown College (GBC). Born in England, he spent the first six years of his life there before moving with…
GBC honors Indigenous communities on the National Truth and Reconciliation Day. George Brown College observed National Truth and Reconciliation Day Sept. 30, by honoring the life and culture of residential school survivors and indigenous communities. The college marked the day with a Sacred Fire ceremony performed by elders and members belonging to indigenous communities….
Wildlands League brings the marine life of Hudson Bay and James Bay to Downtown Toronto. Bringing the serenity of Hudson and James Bay to Toronto, the Wildlands League successfully hosted another event, highlighting the urgent need for conservation of the Bays of the North. Held at Miles Nadal JCC, the event featured indigenous performers…
Indigenous Initiatives of George Brown college (GBC) hosted Waneek Horn-Miller, Canadian water-polo Olympian from the Kahnawake Mohawk Territory, for their Indigenous Knowledge Keeper series this month. While protesting the Oka Crisis as a teenager, Horn-Miller was stabbed by a Canadian soldier, and almost died. She rose from that trauma and went on to lead the…
A return to in-person learning means SA events are back in full swing. Student Association (SA) run events are back and this year, they will be better than ever. Boat cruises, movie screenings and other new events are on the horizon for students to participate in-person this fall. Neil Cumberbatch, senior coordinator of Events…
