CCC to run a workshop on dealing with racist family members. This holiday, refrain from a fight over the ham with that uncle who has too many opinions. On Dec. 7, the Community Care Centre (CCC) will be hosting a virtual workshop on how to deal with racist family members, friends, and loved ones….
Workshops held to teach people how to combat against racism. Anti-Asian racism was brought to the Office of Anti-Racism, Equity and Human Rights Services (OAREHRS)’s attention by a recent incident. The issue in question took place Oct. 23 at a local restaurant and was shared on social media. OAREHRS recognized the harmful impact that…
Learn how it came into being and what you can do to help the cause. Since 1991 16 days of activism has been practiced globally to advocate the rights of women and stand against gender-based violence. However, the reason for its inception goes back to the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo, one of history’s most…
Expensive and inequitable for students, costs for virtual books are being added to fee statements without students’ consent. Some George Brown College (GBC) students have paid more than $1,000 for e-textbooks they cannot keep beyond the semester. While textbooks can be an essential part of classroom learning, these overpriced e-texts being made mandatory without…
A virtual vigil and discussion to be held to honour victims of Gender based violence and plan for a better future. The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women is observed on Dec.6 annually to mourn and remember the 14 young women who were murdered on this day at Polytechnique Montreal…
The campaign includes limited-edition tote bags showcasing student life. As George Brown College (GBC) continues their comeback campaign, students are being offered a chance to grab some limited-edition gear. In partnership with the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) of the Student Association (SA) the campaign launched Nov. 24, offering tote bags to students who…
The SA hosts a show screening to highlight international students’ challenges in Canada. International students face many challenges and fights for their chance at a good life. The Student Association (SA) is organising a screening of a Fifth Estate episode ‘Sold a Lie’ on Nov. 30 to highlight these struggles. The 45-minute episode will…
The Student Association’s Safe Walk is organizing a two-day course on Understanding & Managing Aggressive Behavior (UMAB) on Nov. 19 and 20. The aim of UMAB training is to teach students the techniques and measures they can take to protect themselves and others from various forms of violence. “This information is valuable knowledge to anyone,…
The 2022 AGM provided those in attendance, an evening full of tension and confusion. On a night meant to give student members the chance to shape the future of the Student Association of George Brown College (SAGBC), the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM), was filled with confusion and heated discussions over one tenuous issue….
All Women L.E.A.D is a community for women to learn and grow together. Built by social worker Jennifer Slay and professor and mentor Melissa Maloney. L.E.A.D is an acronym which encourages people to leverage, empower, achieve, and do. Slay and Maloney co-host various series as part of the community events. This time, the two women…
The SA service which helps students access and maneuver through George Brown College life. SA connect is an initiative by the Student Association (SA) to promote and mediate smooth communication between students and the college itself. One of the most flexible departments in the SA, it binds together all the branches of the association,…
GBC students participated in training to support people with suicidal thoughts in the community. The Community Care Centre (CCC) hosted a free Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) for students over two days earlier this month. The number of students registered for the training exceeded the available spots. During the two-day training, participants learned…
