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Celebrate the Holiday Season with The MSA!
The holiday season is right around the corner, and campus is starting to feel a little brighter. Whether you celebrate with lights, laughter, food, or some much-needed downtime there’s something for everyone this time of year. From festive markets and community parades to cozy nights in with friends, The MSA has rounded up a few ways to make the most of this season—both on campus and around Hamilton.
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Honour Life, Love & Memory: Celebrate Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a Mexican tradition that honors loved ones who have passed, blending remembrance with celebration. Rather than focusing on loss, the holiday embraces life, memory, and community through colorful altars, food, music, and gatherings that welcome the spirits of family and friends back for a brief time.
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Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated holidays in India and around the world. Rooted in Hindu tradition, it symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. The word Diwali comes from Deepavali, meaning “row of lights,” and is marked by families lighting oil lamps, candles, and fireworks to brighten the night.
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World Mental Health Day: How The MSA Supports Students’
According to the World Health Organization, 1 In 8 people globally live with a mental health condition. Every year on October 10, we recognize World Mental Health Day, a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and remind us that mental health is just as important as our physical health.
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Mental Health Toolbox
The Mental Health Toolbox is an initiative aimed at reducing stigma, raising awareness, and providing practical tools to support mental health in the trades. In an environment where stress, isolation and physical fatigue are all too common, the Mental Health Tool Box offers students relatable strategies for taking care of themselves and supporting others.
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Women’s History Month: Celebrating Mohawk Alumni
Every October in Canada, we celebrate Women’s History Month. This is a time to recognize the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of women throughout history and within our communities. It is also important that we use this month to reflect on the progress that’s been made, while also acknowledging the work that lies ahead for true gender equality. On campuses and in workplaces across Canada, women continue to lead change, break barriers and inspire others.
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Truth and Reconciliation: A Guide for Students and Allies
September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to learn about the history of residential schools, and to honour those who survived as well as those who did not. According to a timeline created by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the first residential school was opened in Brantford, Ontario in 1831, nearly 200 years ago. At least 150,000 First Nation, Inuit, and Métis children were forced to attend residential schools from 1831-1996....
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Donate Your Old Scrubs and Make a Difference
Placements are coming to an end and we’re searching for scrub donations! Donate your gently used scrubs to The MSA Scrub Drive until April 30. It’s the perfect opportunity to clear out your space and support incoming hea...
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We Are The Mohawk Students’ Association
We are the Mohawk Students’ Association, a not-for-profit organization built for and led by Mohawk Students, and we want to welcome you to Mohawk College! As a full-time student, you are automatically a member of the MSA...
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The Cellar Launch Week: September 9-13
The Cellar is BACK and better than ever! You asked, and we are ready and excited to deliver! The Cellar, your on-campus bar, is back with new drink specials, a delicious food menu, weekly Thursday Pub Nights, and so m...
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2025 MSA Annual Meeting of the Members
September 23 marks The Official Notice of The 2025 MSA Annual Meeting of The Members (AMM). We host this meeting every year to demonstrate to our membership (students) what we have accomplished during the previous school year and how we advocated to enhance their experience at Mohawk College and beyond.
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From Hello to Besties: Your MSA Orientation
Welcome to Mohawk College and the Mohawk Students’ Association (MSA)! We are a not-for-profit organization separate from the college, led by an elected and appointed student Board of Directors. As a full-time Mohawk College student, you’re automatically a member of The MSA.
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