We acknowledge that we live, learn and work on the unceded territory of the Sc'ianew (Beecher Bay) First Nation. | eNEWS 2024 | November/December | Historic Landing Ceremony and the Changing Tide of Education For the first time in Pearson College's 50-year history, a welcoming and landing ceremony took place involving the Chief and Council of Sc'ianew First Nation, neighbouring Nations and our Climate Action Leadership Diploma (CALD) students. The ceremony's purpose was to formally ask permission, using Sc'ianew protocols, to come ashore and share in the Coast Salish teachings of land and water that our students will engage with throughout the term. The video of this historic event was premiered at a Village gathering for our school community and will be used as a teaching tool for current and future students and staff. The full video can be watched here. | Make a Tribute Gift in Honour of Carrie and Others Who Inspire Pearson’s Mission It’s people like Carrie Moir and her family who have (in this case, quite literally!) shaped Pearson College into what it is today. This year, we are celebrating 50 years of Pearson College, and that also means celebrating 50 years of incredible people who have made our community extraordinary. Read more | | Registration is now LIVE! 50, 30 and 20-year reunion registration is now live! Don't miss out on re-connecting with your peers by signing up here. | | From Student to Mentor Find out how Gabriel (YR 39/2014, Argentina) has spent his time since returning to Pearson, which includes a stint as a conductor for our Pearson Choir! Read more | | Re-Imagining the Path to Success - A pair of Pearson alum share their journey We caught up with two of our Climate Action Leadership Diploma alumni Matty (YR 49/2024, Canada-YK) and Finn (YR 49/2024, Canada-NWT) and what they are up to. Read more | | Pearson Shines at WetDashe Take that cancer! Pearson slayed the WetDashe race for men’s health, raising money for the cause and paddling with pride and conviction. The three teams had just six weeks of training to prepare, and for some, it was their first time in a canoe, yet Pearson pulled off 1st, 3rd, and 4th place finishes. Congrats Aotea for the win, thank you to everyone who supported, and acknowledgement to the beautiful Gorge waterway on Songhees and Esquimalt traditional territory for providing the venue. Read more about our team as well as our fundraising goal! | | Meet The New Faces on Our Board! | This November, we bid farewell to Michael Stubbing and Joseph Lougheed, two valued members of our board, and had the pleasure of welcoming three new members, two of whom are distinguished alumni: | Éloïse Décoste (YR 30/2005, Canada-QC) Éloïse Décoste is a lawyer and researcher specialized in indigenous peoples' rights and international human rights law. She is also a lecturer and pro bono lawyer at Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) International Human Rights Defense Clinic. A McGill grad Decoste is also a Pearson Alum (2003-2005). With her partner, who hails from Ecuador, she has two children (5 and 2 years old), both of whom are bilingual (French-Spanish). | | Marta Morgan (YR 6/1981, Canada-BC) Marta Morgan recently retired from the Government of Canada as the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs. Previously she was the Deputy Minister of Immigration and has broad experience in the development of economic policy and budgeting in the telecommunications, aerospace, and automotive sectors and at the Departments of Industry and Finance. A McGill grad and Harvard master’s holder Morgan is also a Pearson alum. | | Kent Fullarton Kent Fullarton is a Partner with Doane Grant Thornton LLP and has been providing assurance, tax and advisory services to businesses, charities, and non-profit organizations for over 25 years. Fullarton moved to Victoria BC in 2005 and volunteers his time as a little league baseball coach for National Little League where his two sons play. | | We look forward to collaborating with them as we enter a New Year! | The Latest Financial Statements | We have recently approved our 2023-24 audited financial statements. See the summary document here. | | Open Your Home This Winter - Host a Pearson Student! | This winter break, we invite you to share the warmth of the season by welcoming an international student into your home. From December 13th to January 5th, you have the chance to create lasting memories and exchange cherished traditions. This is a wonderful opportunity to embrace cultural diversity and foster mutual understanding within our community, supporting the values central to Pearson College UWC. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Farhana Ibrahim at hostfamilycoordinator@pearsoncollege.ca for more information. | Labour Relations Update The Labour Relations Board (LRB) have issued their decision on the next step in collective bargaining which is further mediation by a third party who would have the power to issue a binding arbitration decision on any issues that remain unresolved through that mediation process. The College and the Union agreed to accept the recommendation and we are currently engaged in discussions about the timing of this process, as well as the selection of the mediator/arbitrator.
Perhaps the most impactful element of this decision is that the LRB has ordered mediation/arbitration, which means that no strike will occur, effectively ensuring that there will be no disruption to student learning, programming, or care as a result of this process.
We will provide further updates as needed. As always, we thank you for your understanding and continued support of our Pearson community. | Canada Post Update Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, mail delivery across Canada and internationally may be delayed. This could affect the arrival of our fundraising letters, tax receipts, and donations sent by mail. To ensure your gift reaches Pearson College without delay, please consider donating securely online here. If you've already sent a donation by mail, thank you! Processing times may take a little longer, and we deeply appreciate your patience and generosity. Your support is vital to our students and mission, especially during times like these! | Try Running A Mile in Her Shoes! Congratulations to our faculty member Zoe Hamel on securing first place in the women’s division of the Royal Victoria marathon, finishing with an impressive time of 2:47:48! She was among 2,800 runners participating in the sold-out marathon over the October long weekend. Read more about her accomplishments. | | Remembrance Day in Metchosin Nearly two dozen students, joined by staff, participated in the Metchosin Remembrance Day Ceremony. The event included a heartfelt moment when two students, Annasiak (YR 50/2024, Canada-NL) and Serena (YR 50/2024, Canada-BC), delivered a moving speech and laid a wreath in honour of those who served. It was a meaningful experience, allowing everyone to come together and pay their respects. | December: 6th- First-year Theatre performance 7th- Mini TEDx 13th- Students depart for winter break through January 5th | IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO DONATE BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR! LAST CALL! | | | | |
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