The Simon Fraser Student Society and supporting organizations stand in solidarity with the Farmers’ Protest in India. We empathize with folks that have been impacted by the violence against peaceful protestors in India. We commend the efforts of people peacefully protesting all across the world and spreading awareness about the farmer’s protest.  Hundreds of thousands […]

Whereas, the Parliament of Canada has been officially recognizing Black History Month since 1995 following a motion introduced by the first Black Canadian Woman elected to the Canadian Parliament – The Honourable Jean Augustine, Whereas, Black History Month is important to the Black Community and is a time for reflection, introspection and serves as a […]

The Simon Fraser Student Society has set aside $10,000  to spend on student-driven initiatives, programs and resources. We’re asking students and staff to tell us how they’d like us to spend it. By asking for your suggestions, we hope to make our budgeting process more transparent and encourage marginalized and underrepresented members to participate in […]

The SFSS board kicked off the new year with different initiatives. The team met for the very first board meeting of this year on 15th January. The meeting began with a presentation from Meaningful Work. The organization matches skilled corporate employees with non-profits and charities for volunteering. Raaj Chatterji, who is also the CEO of […]

The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) wholeheartedly acknowledges Black History Month (BHM) and the contributions of Black people in Canada and at SFU. We commend the efforts of monumental Black folks in the past, and the roads they paved for society today. For many in the Black community, this is a time for celebration also […]

The Simon Fraser Student Society wants to reduce barriers for students in need of financial support. On January 29, 2021, the 2020-2021 SFSS Board passed a motion to approve a Spring and Summer semester emergency COVID-19 funding of $200,000 per term. The funding criteria will be $500 per student with 40% allocated to domestic students […]

Simon Fraser University Students are urging Burnaby City Council to back TransLink’s proposed Burnaby Mountain Gondola with a new campaign aimed at securing the City’s support. “Students from all walks of life are joining with businesses and residents to tell the City Council that it’s time to back the project and get it built for […]

Here are your candidates for the #SFSS2021Elections! Watch them at the Candidate Debate on February 11, from 4 – 6 pm and make an informed decision. Voting will occur between the 16 and 18, 2021.

Be it resolved that the Board of Directors amend SFSS Board Policies, Standing Order 1, as presented in the attached document titled “Proposed Amendment to SO-1: Duties of Committee Chairs”. View the draft amendment proposal here.

SFU Senate approved to launch a pilot Pass/Credit/No Credit (P/CR/NC) grading scheme for electives only, for the 2021 Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. While this is a step in the right direction, it still does not adequately address the needs of students in the midst of a pandemic.  In the announcement email that SFU sent […]