STU to go sensory friendly?
St. Thomas University Students’ Union president Brianna Workman spoke with start-up company Sensory Friendly Solutions, to discuss creating a more sensory sensitive environment for students on campus.
“[This] essentially tends to make it more appealing and comfortable for folks who may be on the autism spectrum, have PTSD or other different difficulties,” said Workman.
She is planning to bring this idea to Scott Duguay, associate vice-president enrolment management, to see if the university would be interested in incorporating this on campus and at its events.
New campus club
An application for a club called Students for Sustainability has been approved. The goal is to educate students on environmental issues, be a voice for students and work with any other groups with the same values. Hannah Moore, STUSU at-large representative is the president of the club.
“Now we have a sustainability club on campus which I’m really excited about,” said Husoni Raymond, STUSU’s vice-president administration.
Indigenous film series
The Senate Committee on Reconciliation is hosting an Indigenous film series on campus in Kinsella Auditorium from October to March. Each film will play from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
The first film to kick-off the series is Trick or Treaty on Oct. 24. This documentary by Alanis Obomsawin showcases Indigenous leaders’ attempt to develop a discussion with the Canadian government, in an effort to bring justice to the Indigenous community.
On Nov. 14, Forgotten Warriors, directed by Loretta Todd, tells the stories of Indigenous soldiers and the inequality they faced during Second World War.
The third film being shown is Indian Horse on Jan. 16. This film is an adaptation of the novel written by Richard Wagamese about residential schools in Canada.
On Feb. 13, Dancing Around the Table, Part One will play. This film showcases self-governance and the three conferences during 1983-1985 on the Constitutional Rights of the Aboriginal Peoples of Canada.
Closing out the series will be Is the Crown at War with Us? on March. 13. This film follows the wage war on the fishermen of Esgenoopetitj, of Burnt Church, New Brunswick in 2000 by federal fishery officers.
