This is SLC: Our College News

We are pleased to share that we received 529 registrations for our first ever hybrid format LCC event this year as our College community engaged in a series of virtual and onsite learning opportunities during May 30 and 31. Day one (May 30) was full of excitement as staff gathered in virtual rooms to share ideas, learn, and catch up. Day two (May 31) was full of enthusiasm as staff met in person during workshops, over coffee and lunch breaks, and to celebrate our annual SLC College Award winners.

Last year, the Indigenous Team shared wisdom and perspective on Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being and how we can each take reconciliACTION, meaningful steps to move reconciliation forward. The answers included many book recommendations, which are compiled here, as well as the books read by the Indigenous Services Book Club.

A pilot project in community farming began this month with the goal to strengthen the resilience of the local food eco system and create a sustainable program that will meet the talent needs of the regional demand in the agricultural sector. St. Lawrence College will support the training needs of program participants. The project, funded through the Government of Ontario’s Skills Development Fund, has received $216,200 in grant funding. Facilitated by the City of Kingston, and under the management of Loving Spoonful, this collaboration will address local food insecurity and position the Kingston community for economic growth.

June 2 is the provincial election and under the Canada Elections Act, all eligible voters are guaranteed the right to three consecutive hours on Election Day during voting hours to cast their vote. Learn more about when employers are required to provide time off to vote.

June 1 marks the beginning of an important month for us as a community committed to growing how we embody our value of Belonging, as we commemorate and recognize national Indigenous history, and celebrate diversity and Canada’s 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. While the month of June is the highlight of these celebrations, it is important to carry on our learning journeys all year long.