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Truth and Reconciliation Day 2021
Truth and Reconciliation Day 2021 On 30 September, we marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada with a series of on-campus gatherings, remembrances, songs and celebrations of Indigenous peoples and their resilience. We reflected on the...
Sc’ianew First Nation Gifts SENĆOŦEN Language names, Artwork for Pearson Student Residences
On a special day, before a full house in the McConnell Theatre, Chief Russell Chipps of the Sc’ianew First Nation and Elders Rick Peter and Henry (Hank) Chipps officially celebrated with the campus community the gift of new SENĆOŦEN language names and artwork for five...
The Climate Action Leadership Diploma — A New Option for Students*
"Political barriers are the most critical challenge to successful climate action. Pearson College UWC is uniquely positioned to break down these by bringing together passionate young leaders from around the world." Andrew Weaver, University of Victoria Professor, IPCC...
Student Green and Clean Teams Beautify Metchosin
Byline: by Dawn Boshcoff, Volunteer/Homestay Coordinator Mechosinites, people who live in the district around Pearson College UWC, are among the most environmentally-conscious folks you may ever meet – just ask any current or past student. And, after a pandemic...
First-ever Alumni-powered Virtual Reunion and Festival a “Screening” Success
Contributed Article The inaugural Pearson Alumni Reunion & Festival took place virtually on Sept. 17-25, 2021, leveraging Zoom and social media, to bring together over 600 Pearson alums, and leaders, patrons, and members of the Pearson College UWC global...
New House Names: Honouring Our Land
Editor’s Note: As many readers know, our campus is located on the unceded territory of the Sc’ianew First Nation. Recently, our Director of Learning Emily Coolidge shared a letter with the campus community on behalf of the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Working...
President’s Corner
Welcome to the 2021-22 Academic Year
Editor’s Note: It’s the start of a new school year and we wanted to share with you Head Craig Davis’ welcome message to students and the entire campus community. A warm welcome to the start of our...
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Celebrating Resilience and Character
A Year-End Message from Craig Davis on Behalf of the Community By Craig Davis, Head of College “There is more in you than you think.” “I regard it as the foremost task of education to insure the...
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Impact Report 2020-21: Welcome from Craig Davis
by Craig Davis, Head of College I am delighted to introduce our Annual Impact Report, a review of some of the many ways in which students, alumni, employees and donors are seeking to create...
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