To All SGPS Members, The 2020-2021 Executive team will be holding a town hall-style meeting on Saturday, October 3rd @ 2:30 pm EST. Zoom Etiquette Please mute your microphone to avoid background noise. If you have video capabilities, please use it when speaking or asking a question so that we can make it a more personable experience. Use the hand raise function when you have a question. The chat function should only be used for a question if you do NOT have access to a video or microphone. Guidelines for Engagement Be responsive, not reactive: Listen with the aim of understanding and intent of learning. We strongly encourage all members to actively take part in the discussion. Speak from your personal experience; don’t expect others in the group to represent more than their experience. Ask for clarification, not to judge: Sometimes it can be difficult to understand someone’s meaning, especially when it is a newly formed idea. Work with that member to bring about clarification and insight, both for them and for the group. Discomfort or tension need not be a negative experience: times of emotions, stress, tensions, or misunderstandings need to be addressed, not dismissed, otherwise it negatively manifests in your physical, mental, and emotional well being. Seek out additional support such as the EmpowerMe program or Student Wellness Services at Queen’s University. Should you have any questions or concerns leading up to this meeting, please feel free to reach out to our President, Justine Aman, at president@sgps.ca at any time. Thank you, The SGPS Executive Team Click here to access the Zoom link for the Town Hall The password will be sent out via the SGPS mailing list one hour before the meeting.

To All SGPS Members, The 2020-2021 Executive team will be holding a town hall-style meeting on Saturday, September 5th @ 2:30 pm EST. Town Hall Guidelines Any agenda items should be sent to president@sgps.ca by Friday, September 4th at 5 pm. You will have the opportunity to bring up your ideas/concerns one at a time. After an executive addresses your idea/concern you will have the opportunity to clarify or ask a follow-up question before we move to the next student. If you would like to speak to the Executive team privately, please reach out to president@sgps.ca and to start a dialogue. The chat function will be open during this meeting for individuals to state that they have a question and you will be added to the speaker list. This is not a formal meeting although we will be trying to keep a list of speakers and do the best to address individuals in order. We ask for your understanding if we make an order error or miss your name, it is not our intention to skip anyone and will ensure you have the time to talk. Should you have any questions or concerns leading up to this meeting, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Thank you, The SGPS Executive Team Click here to access the Zoom link for the Town Hall The password will be sent out via the SGPS mailing list one hour before the meeting.

To All SGPS Members, The 2020-2021 Executive team will be holding a town hall-style meeting on Friday, August 7th @ 2:30 pm EST. Town Hall Guidelines You will have the opportunity to bring up your ideas/concerns one at a time After an executive addresses your idea/concern you will have the opportunity to clarify or ask a follow-up question before we move to the next student If you have any concerns or would like to speak to the Executive team privately, please reach out to me at president@sgps.ca and we will start a dialogue. The chat function will be open during this meeting for individuals to state that they have a question and you will be added to the speaker list. This is not a formal meeting although we will be trying to keep a list of speakers and do the best to address individuals in order. We ask for your understanding if we make an order error or miss your name, it is not our intention to skip anyone and will ensure you have the time to talk Should you have any questions or concerns leading up to this meeting, please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Thank you, The SGPS Executive Team Click here to access the Zoom link for the Town Hall The password will be sent out via the SGPS mailing list one hour before the meeting.

As many are aware, two days ago Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre experienced a deplorable anti-Indigenous,  anti-LGBTQ2+ attack. This act of violence comes just mere months after Chown Hall events. If this does not make clear the pervasive culture of racism and, transphobia, and homophobia on our campus, we are not sure what would. The SGPS wants to make clear that this behaviour has no place in our community and we stand behind 4D to provide supports however needed. The full statement by Kandice Baptiste, Director 4D can be found at the link below with a list of resources. https://www.facebook.com/fdisc/posts/1626362727518633