Social Issues Commission Archives

SIC advocates for equity grants in upcoming referendum

Written on January 21, 2022. Posted in News.

The Social Issues Commission (SIC) is seeking to establish three equity grants in the upcoming AMS winter referendum. The three optional student fees seeking establishment are the Equity Grants fee, Mutual Aid Alliance fee, and Gender Affirming Assistance Project fee. “[The Equity Grants Fee]...

AMS releases 2022 EDII commitments report

Written on January 18, 2022. Posted in News.

The AMS released its 2022 EDII Commitments Report in a press release on Jan. 16. “It is imperative and essential that the Alma Mater Society (AMS) always apply a lens that considers intersectionality and the distinct interests and concerns of the QTBIPOC students we serve,” the press release said. The...

Student group alleges anti-Semitism at AMS-hosted event

Written on November 12, 2021. Posted in News.

This article includes descriptions of anti-Semitism and may be triggering for some readers. The Peer Support Centre offers drop-in services and empathetic peer-based support and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Online services can be accessed here. On Nov. 9, the Social Issues Commission (SIC), Queen’s...

‘This is an opportunity for us to be critical’: Policing beyond homecoming

Written on November 12, 2021. Posted in Features.

This article includes descriptions of violence and may be triggering for some readers. The Peer Support Centre offers drop-in services and empathetic peer-based support and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Online services can be accessed here. During the weekends of Oct. 16 and 23, interactions between...

AMS survey alleges disproportionate targeting of students of colour by police

Written on November 2, 2021. Posted in News.

In response to Queen’s $350,000 payment to the City of Kingston ahead of Homecoming celebrations in October and the subsequent petition against over-policing propelled by the AMS, the Social Issues Commission (SIC) is asking students to share their experiences with Kingston Police in an anonymous...

Walkout saw thousands gathered at Summerhill

Written on September 28, 2021. Posted in News.

This article discusses sexual assault and may be triggering for some readers. The Kingston Sexual Assault Centre’s 24-hour crisis and support phone line can be reached at 613-544-6424 / 1-800-544-6424. The Centre’s online chat feature can be reached here. The Journal uses “survivor” to refer to those...

SIC announces Equity Grant to compensate students

Written on April 8, 2021. Posted in News.

The Social Issues Commission (SIC) announced an Equity Grant open to student applicants until April 16. According to AMS SIC social media, eligible students may apply to receive compensation for ongoing commitments to anti-oppression and social justice work. Social Issues Commissioner Angela Sahi...

Former AMS Social Issues Commissioner Bunisha Samuels awarded legal scholarship to pursue anti-racist efforts

Written on February 26, 2021. Posted in News.

Bunisha Samuels, ArtSci ’20, has been named one of the first recipients in a new Scotiabank program for law students intending to pursue anti-racist advocacy in their legal careers. Samuels, who is currently a first-year student at York University’s Osgoode Hall Law School, is one of two recipients...

AMS Social Issues Commission collaborates with University on workshop series for Gender-Based Violence Awareness Month

Written on October 2, 2020. Posted in News.

For Gender-Based Violence Awareness Month, the AMS Social Issues Commission (SIC) and the Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office (SVPRO) are exploring the effects of intersectionality on how survivors cope, heal, and find support. Throughout the month of October, the SIC and the SVPRO are...

Peer Support Centre launches partnership with CARED

Written on October 10, 2019. Posted in News.

The Peer Support Centre (PSC) has partnered with the Committee Against Racial and Ethnic Discrimination (CARED) to provide support for Black and Indigenous and/or Persons of Colour (BIPOC). The new service, which opened its doors for the first time on Oct. 8, aims to provide specific support from...

AMS Social Issue Commission hosts workshop on Intervention & Awareness

Written on March 22, 2019. Posted in News.

On Mar. 18, the AMS Social Issues Commission held an active bystander workshop focused on oppression in everyday life. The workshop discussed stereotypes, prejudices, discrimination, and oppression, as well as micro-aggressions and their consequences. It provided a variety of ways for people to intervene...

Barb Lotan speaks to sexual violence response efforts this past year

Written on March 23, 2018. Posted in News.

For Queen’s Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Coordinator Barb Lotan, the past school year has shown a strong commitment from the University towards better addressing sexual violence on campus. “I think we had a pretty good year,” Lotan commented. She spoke with The Journal to discuss the efforts...

AMS collaborates with University to introduce Black History Month Grant

Written on November 24, 2017. Posted in News.

Available for the first time this year through the AMS Social Issues Commission, the Black History Month Grant is available to black student groups on campus upon application. Created in October, the purpose of the money is to provide tangible support for Black History Month programming on campus. With...

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