As the Student Union of NSCAD University we would like to recognize and validate all student experiences.
We would like to recognize that NSCAD is an institution built on the unceded and unsurrendered Mi’kmaq, the territory of the Mi’kmaq. As Treaty people, we are committed to reconciliation. This territory is covered by the “Treaties of Peace and Friendship” which Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik (Maliseet) peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1725.
As a union of students operating within a colonizing university, we must fulfill our responsibility to fight collectively and collaboratively for such outcomes as free and universal education, which are themselves aspects of the project of decolonization, as well as other outcomes which are in the interest of First Nations students at NSCAD.
We recognize that Nova Scotia is the home to over 50 African Nova Scotian communities, whose culture, heritage and histories have been, and remain a key part of this province for more than 400 years.
We want to acknowledge students that have come through NSCAD and had traumatic experiences due to racism. Their experiences are real. This is a conversation that has been ongoing and is an important one that needs to be addressed until we have created a safer and more inclusive environment at NSCAD.
As the institution works towards creating a more inclusive environment, SUNSCAD encourages students to reach out to their student union if you or anyone you know has had recent experiences at the school and would like to see that addressed.
Services
Food Bank
The SUNSCAD Food Bank is located in Fountain Campus behind the kitchenette. Swing by and pick up ingredients for dinner on your way home.
Employment
SUNSCAD regularly posts job opportunities for students on the @studentunionofnscad instagram. The union also hires students for a number of positions, including chairperson, secretary, commissioner, and more. Keep an eye out for opportunities to work with the union!
Health Plan
We are part of the CFS National Student Health Network which enables us to provide each student with a Green Shield Canada health plan.
Pigeon Cafe
The Pigeon Cafe serves free coffee to students in the Duke Campus student lounge.
Zine Press
The SUNSCAD Zine Press, publishes, prints, and distributes zines free of charge across all three campuses. Check them out on instagram or at https://sunscadzinepress.hotglue.me/?archive.
What’s Happening at SUNSCAD
Clubs and Collectives
Clubs and collectives are formed by members of the student body in order to unite individuals around common issues, activities, or goals.
Committees are a way for Council to hear from a broader group of students. SUNSCAD has several active committees that are looking for members.
Student Mental Health Resources
Trans Lifeline
“Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We are run by and for trans people.”
Visit https://translifeline.org for resources or call (877) 330-6366 (hours: 2pm-10pm AST).
SUNSCAD collected the following information from the Mindful Campus program coordinator Courtney Connor to help students navigate their educational journeys as smoothly as possible.
