Aviation Society

EMAIL: aviationsoc@mta.ca IG: @mtaaviationsociety

The Mount Allison Aviation Society is a student-run group that provides support to the University’s Commerce, Science, and Arts aviation programs. Our objective is to connect students through social and academic events during the school year. We also share resources to help current undergraduates navigate flight training and the industry later on.

Bands Society

EMAIL: bandssociety@mta.ca IG: @mtabandsociety

We are the Mount Allison Bands Society in charge of representing ensembles offered at Mount Allison. We also promote music within the community and help raise money for music programs within elementary and secondary schools.

Canadian Studies Society

EMAIL: canadianstudiessoc@mta.ca IG: @canstudmta

The mandate of the society is to create a network for Canadian Studies students and inform all students about courses, events, and opportunities relevant to Canadian Studies.

Drama Studies Society

EMAIL: dramastudies@mta.ca  IG: @dramastudeiesmounta

The Drama Studies Society aims to educate the general student population about Mount Allison’s drama studies program, gather insight from current and prospective drama studies students, and host public events with a core theme of theatre for the Mount Allison student population.

English Society

EMAIL: englishsoc@mta.ca IG: mtaenglishsociety

The English Society seeks to provide opportunities for MtA Students studying English language and literature to further engage with the discipline.

Fine Arts Society

EMAIL: fineartssoc@mta.ca 

The Fine Arts Society is a group open to anyone to wishes to participate in activities, events, gatherings, and anything art-related in the Fine Arts Department, as well as the art and culture in Sackville, NB.

Music Society

EMAIL: musicsociety@mta.ca IG: @mtamusicsociety

Philosophy Society

EMAIL: philosophysoc@mta.ca

This society is for all students at Mount Allison interested in Philosophy and philosophical inquiry. You do not have to be a philosophy student or even have any previous experience in philosophy to join and participate. All are welcome!

PPE Society

EMAIL: ppesociety@mta.ca

The PPE Society is a group with the purpose of discussing Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. The PPE Society hosts events and discussions relating to PPE.

Screen Studies Society

EMAIL: musicsociety@mta.ca IG: @screen_studies_mta

START Gallery

START is Sackville/Mount Allison University’s student-run art gallery, featuring art by students. START also hosts arts-based events and happenings. START gallery was established in 1999 by a group of Mount Allison University students.

If you are interested in holding an event at START, contact the gallery coordinator (Erin Canning) at eecanning@mta.ca.

Visual and Material Culture Studies Society

EMAIL: vmcss@mta.ca IG: @vmcssociety_mta

Aviation Society

EMAIL: aviationsoc@mta.ca IG: @mtaaviationsociety

The Mount Allison Aviation Society is a student-run group that provides support to the University’s Commerce, Science, and Arts aviation programs. Our objective is to connect students through social and academic events during the school year. We also share resources to help current undergraduates navigate flight training and the industry later on.

Biology Society

EMAIL: bioscience@mta.ca IG: @mtabiosociety

We are a student-run exec representing the Biology community at Mount Allison University! During the school year, we run stress relieving events such as barbecues, a department mixer, off-campus socials, biology appreciation week (including clothing sales), an honours party and a biology formal.

We can also help you out academically as we offer midterm tutorials for requested courses, exam prep sessions for 1st and 2nd year courses and help finding tutors.

Chem-Biochem Society

EMAIL: chemsoc@mta.ca  IG: @chembiocmta

The Chem-Biochem Society is dedicated to providing assistance and organizing events for all chemistry and biochemistry students. We help find tutors, give info sessions about writing labs, run fun activities and professor meet & greets, and sell cool t-shirts!

Math/Computer Science Society

EMAIL: mathcssoc@mta.ca 

We are a society bringing together students with vague or deep interests in Mathematics and/or Computer Science. We host social events, maintain a list of tutors for math and computer science courses, and strive to offer any other services you would like to see from your Math and Computer Science society.

Physics Society

EMAIL: physsoc@mta.ca IG: @mta_physsoc

MtA’s Physics Society works to promote physics throughout the department, provide information for first-year students, hold help sessions, organize tutors, and much more!

Pre-Dental Society

EMAIL: predental@mta.ca

The MtA Pre-Dental society is a club for students who think they may pursue a career in oral health. We will provide help and support to students studying for the Dental Aptitude test and applying for dental school. We will also be creating opportunities to initiate oral health outreach on campus and in the Sackville community.

Pre-Medical Society

EMAIL: premedical@mta.ca IG: @mtapremedsociety

The Pre-Med society aims to encourage interest in the medical field after graduation. As a society, we want to spread information regarding medical school application requirements, interviews, and the MCAT to prospective undergraduate students anticipating to apply to medical schools. We want to create a collaborative space where we prepare one another for the application process. Being able to share information and speak to others going through the same process can help ease the anxiety and fears that are common when beginning to apply to medical school.

Pre-Optometry Society

EMAIL: preoptometry@mta.ca IG: @mta_pre.optometry

The Pre-Optometry Society aims to bring students together that share a similar passion. To help guide students in the right direction and educate them on the many opportunities that the field has while sharing tips and tricks with graduate universities. Meetings will be held throughout the school year to discuss study groups, what I wish I knew, talking about application processes, the entrance exam and much more.

Psychology Society

EMAIL: psychsoc@mta.ca  IG: @mtapsychsociety 

The Psychology Society provides social and academic services for students in the psychology program or those interested in the field of psychology. Our goals are to entertain our members with engaging events, assist with tutors and help sessions, and help students engage with Mount Allison’s Psychology department.

Women in Science

EMAIL: womeninscience@mta.ca IG: @women_in_science_mta

The Women in Science Society at Mount Allison aims to encourage interest and engagement in science and increase involvement and participation in STEM fields at the elementary, middle, high school and undergraduate levels. In order to achieve this at a local level, we host after-school programs at the local elementary school. We feel that it is imperative that young girls have proper role models who can encourage and foster their strengths. We believe that having role models who believe in you and can provide opportunities in science will support growth in male-dominated fields such as physics and engineering.

Aviation Society

EMAIL: aviationsoc@mta.ca IG: @mtaaviationsociety

The Mount Allison Aviation Society is a student-run group that provides support to the University’s Commerce, Science, and Arts aviation programs. Our objective is to connect students through social and academic events during the school year. We also share resources to help current undergraduates navigate flight training and the industry later on.

Case Competition Team

EMAIL: casecompetition@mta.ca IG: @mtacasecomp

Provide students with valuable experiential learning opportunities competing in business case competitions regionally, nationally, and globally.

Classics Society

EMAIL: classicssoc@mta.ca IG: @mtaclassics

We organize and run Classics-themed events throughout the year that are open to all Mount A students. We also provide basic help to Classics students through tutoring, essay help, etc. if requested.

Commerce Society

EMAIL: commercesociety@mta.ca  IG: @mta_commercesociety

We organize events for students in Commerce, such as a welcome BBQ, or the annual Commerce trip and career fair.

Community Engaged Learning Society

EMAIL: comunityengaged@mta.ca IG: @cenlsociety

Economics Society

EMAIL: econsoc@mta.ca IG: @mtaeconsociety

To provide opportunities, connections, and help students studying or interested in economics

Geography & Environment Society

EMAIL: g&esociety@mta.ca IG: @mta_geo_and_environment

Academic club oriented towards promoting the Geography and Environment program at Mount Allison.

History Society

EMAIL: historysoc@mta.ca  IG: @mta_historysociety

We put on events for interested students inside and outside of the History Department.

Political Science/International Relations Society

EMAIL: polisciirsoc@mta.ca IG: @pols.ir.society.mta

The Political Science/International Relations Student Society is a society that represents, advocates for Mount Allison students studying POLS/IR. As a society, we host events and provide opportunities for our community to engage with social, political and economic issues happening locally and globally.

PPE Society

EMAIL: ppesociety@mta.ca

The PPE Society is a group with the purpose of discussing Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. The PPE Society hosts events and discussions relating to PPE.

Sociology Society

EMAIL: sociologysoc@mta.ca IG: @mtasociologysociety

Fostering awareness about sociological issues and social justice on campus as well as relations among the department

Women in Commerce

IG: @mta_wic

An initiative to empower our Women in Commerce, and connect them through opportunities and encouragement.

Women’s & Gender Studies Society MTA

IG: @wgst.mta

We focus on creating spaces throughout the MTA campus to have conversations about feminist issues, social justice issues, and current world events. We aim to cultivate feminist, anti-racist, inclusive community through events, fundraisers, and our social media platforms. Anyone is welcome to join the society – you don’t have to be a WGST student!

Women in Politics/International Relations Society

EMAIL: womeninpols@mta.ca IG: mtawomeninpols

Highlighting the importance of women and other gender minorities in politics and the political sphere, while offering academic and social support.

African Student Association

EMAIL: asa@mta.ca IG: @mta_asa

Promoting cultural unity amongst students of African descent. Providing a platform for more students and community members to be informed about African culture. Providing the opportunity for conversations to be held on African diversity and its importance.

Black Students’ Union (BSU)

EMAIL: bsu@mta.ca  IG: @mtabsu

Our society is a group based on creating a safe space for Black students on the Mount Allison campus as well as sharing our experiences with those who are open to learning . We aim to encourage and help one another and promote awareness, critical thought and self reflection for Black and non-Black students.

Caribbean Students’ Association

EMAIL: carib@mta.ca IG: @caribbeanstudentssociety

The Caribbean student population is growing and the objective of the Caribbean Student Association is to provide a home away from home for students from the Caribbean and with Caribbean descent. If our request for the Caribbean Society Association is approved, we will educate others that are not familiar with the Caribbean Islands by hosting trivia/game nights, parties based on Caribbean music and themes, host sporting events, and other social activities. Also, we would like to host study sessions that is Afro-Caribbean led for academic resources.

MTA Catholics

EMAIL: mtacatholics@mta.ca IG: @mtacatholics

We prayerfully strive to encourage and accompany students no matter where they are in their journey of faith. We foster Catholic community on campus through faith studies, video series, fellowship and fun events.

Chinese Student Association

EMAIL: csa@mta.ca IG: @mta_cssa

Mount Allison Chinese Student Association is committed to providing excellent services to connect and unite the Mount Allison Chinese student community.

Indigenous Student Support Group (ISSG)

EMAIL: issg@mta.ca IG: @mta_indigenous

ISSG welcomes, supports, mentors, and educates Indigenous and non-indigenous friends in a positive and social environment on campus. The group shares their culture on campus through events such as powwows, vigils, and visiting speakers. The group also selects a member to represent Indigenous Students on the student union and the university senate.

Intervarsity Christian Fellowship

EMAIL: intervarsity@mta.ca IG: @intervarsitymta

We are dedicated to strengthening and encouraging the Christian community on campus, where students can explore. Discover and deepen their faith.

Mount Allison Japanese Cultural Society

EMAIL: jsc@mta.ca IG: @mta_jcs

The purpose of the Mount Allison Japanese Cultural Society is to share Japanese culture among people who have Japanese backgrounds and non-Japanese backgrounds.

Jewish Students’ Union

EMAIL: jsu@mta.ca IG: @mtajsu

As the Jewish Students Union we hope to create a safe and welcoming space for Jewish Students of diverse backgrounds and beliefs to find a sense cultural and/or religious community while at Mount Allison. We also hope to share our culture and traditions with the broader campus.

MOSAIC

EMAIL: mosaic@mta.ca  IG: @mosaic_mta

Mosaic is a multicultural club on campus that promotes multiculturalism and cross-cultural awareness at Mount Allison through various events. Some of our events include: festival celebrations, coffee houses, cultural activities and the annual Mosaic Banquet.

Muslim Student Society

EMAIL: muslimstudentsociety@mta.ca 

Islam is the second most prevalent religion on earth, and the Muslim population across Canada has expanded greatly over the last two decades. This casual society will help foster a sense of community within the small (but ever-growing) population of Muslim students at Mount Allison. Our objective is to foster a sense of community among the Muslim students at Mount Allison and give them access to helpful resources while maintaining their religious identity.

Vietnamese Students’ Association (VSA)

EMAIL: vsa@mta.ca  IG: @vsa.mta

The VSA aims to provide a heartwarming & cozy environment for Vietnamese students in Mount Allison university.

Association of the Chronically Ill and Disabled (ACID)

EMAIL: apdcis@mta.ca  IG: @acidmta

To provide a safe space for chronically ill and disabled students while advocating for accessibility at Mount Allison University.

Amnesty International

EMAIL: amnesty@mta.ca  IG: @amnesty_mta

To Raise awareness of general human right issue globally and raise money for the amnesty organization.

Atlantic Journal of International Studies (ATLIS)

EMAIL: atlis@mta.ca IG: @atlis_mta

The ATLIS Organization is a dedicated group of students from many disciplines committed to finding new and innovative ways to engage students with the world around them.

Atlantic Student Research Journal Mount Allison Chapter (ASRJ)

EMAIL: atlanticstudentresearch@mta.ca IG: @asrjxmta

The Atlantic Student Research Journal is a student-led initiative designed to bridge the gap between the academic community and the general public. Our goal is to render research more understandable for the average reader and to facilitate a social framework to expose students to research and innovation. Through an online platform, we provide articles on local researchers and their work, which allows readers to understand research and its applications. Using social media and campus events, we create opportunities for students to learn about research and engage with their community. We believe in inspiring the next generation of researchers, leading to a more inquisitive society in Atlantic Canada and beyond.

Atlantic Wildlife Institute MTA

EMAIL: awi@mta.ca IG: @mta_atlanticwildlife

The Atlantic Wildlife Institute is a rehabilitation centre for wildlife that has been impacted by our society. Students who get involved will have the chance to Fundraise, do some hands-on care of the wildlife patients in need, attend some emergency response training sessions, as well as wilderness skills workshops.

Catalyst

EMAIL: catalyst@mta.ca IG: catalyst_mta

We are a support group and community-building organization for LGBT+ students on the Mount Allison campus. We hold weekly meetings for our members to meet and discuss current events as well as endeavouring to host events of interest to our members.

Club NeuroDivergence

EMAIL: clubneurodivergence@mta.ca

A safe space for neurodiverse students where we can discuss ongoing issues, make new connections, and be seen on campus.

MTA Debate Society

EMAIL: debatesoc@mta.ca 

IG: mtadebatesociety

We encourage enjoyable, good-spirited discussions while teaching some formal outlines for competitive debating. We compete occasionally in tournaments, so there is a chance to travel, but for most of our meetings on campus, we pick topics, split into groups and debate, with feedback from senior members afterwards.

ECO-ACTION

EMAIL: ecoaction@mta.ca  IG: @ecoactionmta

Eco-Action is a group that focuses on environmental activism and its accessibility to students. Our group is interested in creating a space wherein students can discuss environmental issues and take action on said issues by creating awareness around campus and in the Sackville community. Campus Climate Challenge and Lettuce Eat are two ongoing events that Eco-Action has hosted; these events focus on decreasing our campus’ carbon footprint, promoting sustainable living and encouraging environmental discussion on campus.

Enactus MTA

EMAIL: enactus@mta.ca 

IG: @enactusmta

Enactus is a student-run organization looking for eager young professionals from ALL academic disciplines to promote entrepreneurship across the country.

Utilize our entrepreneurship skills and implement sustainable, social, and economic change in the community. We need YOU, to help US and together WE can.

First-Gen Den

EMAIL: firstgenden@mta.ca  IG: @firstgendenmta

Provide opportunities for first-generation students through social events, academic & extracurricular involvement, and create connections.

Global Brigades MTA

EMAIL: gbrigades@mta.ca  IG: mtaglobalbrigades

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and holistic development organization. Over the past eight years, Mount Allison volunteers and professionals from the surrounding area have travelled to Honduras during the Winter reading week to deliver much-needed medical services and assist communities in their efforts to improve overall quality of life.

Relay for Life

EMAIL: relayforlife@mta.ca IG: relaymounta

Sackville’s Relay for Life is a 6-hour event that raises awareness and funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Right to Play MTA

EMAIL: righttoplay@mta.ca IG: righttoplaymta

Our main goal is to raise awareness and money to support play programs around the world. Right to Play is a non-profit organization that works to empower children through play. This gives children the opportunity to learn and become leaders in their communities all through play.

World University Service Canada (WUSC): Shelter Refuge Program (SRP)

EMAIL: wusc@mta.ca IG: @mountallison.srp

WUSC stands for World University Service of Canada. A leading Canadian international development agency, WUSC is a network of individuals and post-secondary institutions. Our mission is to foster human development and global understanding through education and training.

MTA Bands Society

EMAIL: bandssociety@mta.ca IG: @mtabandssociety

We are the Mount Allison Bands Society in charge of representing ensembles offered at Mount Allison. We also promote music within the community and help raise money for music programs within elementary and secondary schools.

Book Club

EMAIL: bookclub@mta.ca IG: mountabookclub

Through our club we look to bring students together by their shared love of reading. Members vote in what they want to read and may discuss thoughts and opinions.

Chess Club

EMAIL: chess@mta.ca IG: @mta_chess

We play chess in a relaxed atmosphere. We aim to create a community where players of all skill levels are able to play and enjoy chess, as well as foster a competitive environment that reflects on the greater chess community.

Conduct Becoming

EMAIL: conductbecoming@mta.ca IG: @conductbecoming

In March 2001 the Conduct Becoming: Voices Against Cancer organization, comprised entirely of volunteers, released their first professional quality album on the campus of Mount Allison University in Sackville New Brunswick. The album was intended to be a way of showcasing the quality and diversity of the Mount Allison student music scene. The CD featured pop, hard and soft rock, folk, blues, alternative, swing, celtic and much more. All of the tracks were entirely original and written and performed by student musicians. The album was a huge success on campus and quickly developed a fan base eager for more top quality tracks from their peers.

Conduct Becoming has since grown to reach out to emerging artists as a platform for artist development while still holding true as a supporter of Canadian cancer research. The project has helped launch the careers of many local East Coast musical talents including Mike Allison, In-Flight Safety, Jon Epworth, and Allison Lickley.

Creative Writing Society

EMAIL: cws@mta.ca IG: @mtacreativewritingsociety

Creative writing is an informal group of aspiring writers with a wide range of interests (poetry, prose, novels and many more!). The group meets weekly (with cookies!) to write and have a good time.

Cyber Security & Ethical Hacking Club

EMAIL: cybersecurity@mta.ca

The Cyber Security and Ethical Hacking Club aims to educate and learn about the cyber threats organizations and individuals face every day. Alongside learning the fundamentals of one of the fastest-growing and one of the most sought-after professions.

Debate Society

EMAIL: debatesoc@mta.ca

The objective of this society is to offer students the opportunity to discuss paramount topics and debate issues of utmost importance.

Garnet & Gold Musical Theatre Society

EMAIL: garnetandgold@mta.ca IG: @garnetgoldmusical

Garnet & Gold Musical Theatre Society was founded in 1932, making it one of the oldest and largest societies on campus.

Every year, G&G presents a large-scale Broadway musical in Convocation Hall which involves over 100 members. University students and community members come together to create the production, including all technical and musical elements. G&G is an all-inclusive society, so even if you only sing in the shower, you are welcome to join!

Graduate Student Society

EMAIL: graduatestudents@mta.ca

To foster a sense of community between graduate students here at MtA. This will be achieved by holding weekly meetings/events for students to catch up and share what they have been working on. Additionally, group members will aim to support their fellow grad students by attending and celebrating various research milestones like the completion of dissertations or defences.

Gym Buddies

EMAIL: gymbuddies@mta.ca IG: @gymbuddiesmta

Gym Buddies goal is to provide a social and informative platform for people interested in starting or improving their fitness journey at the Mount Allison Fitness Centre by creating all-inclusive socialization opportunities for both experienced and inexperienced fitness enthusiasts.

MTA Hacks

EMAIL: hacks@mta.ca IG: @mtahacks

MTA Hacks hosts a 3-day hackathon in March. The weekend will gather high school and university students from the Maritimes to build projects, attend workshops, and meet industry experts.

Let’s Talk Science

EMAIL: letstalkscience@mta.ca IG: @letstalkscience_mta

Volunteer program providing science outreach to local youth, both by visiting local schools and providing on-campus science activities, with the goal of increasing awareness of and engagement with STEM.

Magicians Guild

EMAIL: magiciansguild@mta.ca

The MtA Magicians Guild serves to make learning magic, sleight of hand, illusions, mentalism, etc. accessible to the Mount Allison community.

Mature Students Club

EMAIL: maturestudents@mta.ca IG: @mta_maturestudents

The Mature Students Club will work in the best interests of mature students at Mount Allison University. The Mature Students Club will build community, raise awareness of academic and non-academic resources, socialize, and provide mutual peer support among mature students attending Mount Allison University.

Model United Nations MTA

EMAIL: mtamun@mta.ca

Model United Nation Conferences are an opportunity for students to be immersed in global issues. It runs as a simulation of the United Nations focusing on relevant or historical issues.

Participants are assigned to a committee as well as a country for the duration of the conference. Research beforehand will be involved in order to best represent the foreign policy of the county assigned. Using this information, participants are challenged to apply the foreign policy of their country to the topics of their committee. Utilizing current Rules of Order and Procedure of the United Nations, participants engage with the committee topics. Through debate and draft resolution papers, participants collaborate to create solutions and ultimately create final resolutions.

All in all, Model United Nations Conferences are a great way to develop a deeper understanding of global issues, and foreign policy, improve public speaking skills, and connect with like-minded individuals.

MTA Movement Collective

EMAIL: movementcoll@mta.ca IG: @mta_movementcollective

The MTA Movement Collective offers dance workshops 1x/month for beginners and advanced dancers. These classes are taught in a fun and non-competitive environment. It aims to promote an inclusive space for creativity and artistry where a range of dance styles can be explored. This is fully organized and planned by students as well as members of the Sackville community.

MTA Presents: The Improv

EMAIL: improv@mta.ca IG: @mtapresents

Presents: The Improv is MTA’s local improvised comedy group, performing for the MtA community every Wednesday night at the Pond.

PowerPoint Society

EMAIL: powerpointsociety@mta.ca 

The PowerPoint Society aims to provide a space for Mount Allison students to develop and practice public speaking and presentation skills in a casual, fun environment. This will be achieved through hosting opportunities to present fun slideshows in a “PowerPoint Night” and through hosting workshops with experienced presenters.

AI & Robotics Society

EMAIL: airs@mta.ca 

The Robotic & AI Society is dedicated to exploring and developing deterministic and non-deterministic AI and robotics technologies. We foster interdisciplinary collaboration and promote efficient algorithm development, with some exploration of computer vision. Our inclusive environment encourages all members to innovate and shape the future of Robotics & AI.

MTA Scuba Society

EMAIL: scuba@mta.ca  IG: @mtascubasociety

The MTA Scuba Societies objective is to promote safe diving practices, and to introduce more people to the underwater world.

SMILE

EMAIL: smile@mta.ca IG: @smilemta

S.M.I.L.E. is an organization run by the CEIP in partnership with Mount Allison University and the Amherst YMCA that takes place every Saturday morning throughout the academic year. It is a program that pairs Mt A students with children and youth with special needs and allows for the child to participate in a fun-filled gym and pool program each week.

Swing Dance Society

EMAIL: swing@mta.ca IG: @mtaswingsociety

The Swing Dance Society exists to spread the joy of swing dance to everyone. We have free dance classes, for everyone between beginner and danced level. We hold a couple of swing bashes a year, for people who want to socialize and swing dance at the same time. And we have an optional end-of-year dance show to show off all that we’ve learned.

Mount Allison Tabletop Gaming Society

EMAIL: tabletopsociety@mta.ca 

Mount Allison Tabletop Gaming Society brings together students with common interests and hobbies to make friends and keep stress levels low. Our objective is to bring together people of various backgrounds to engage in an inclusive safe space to enjoy tabletop games.

Swing Dance Society

EMAIL: textilearts@mta.ca IG: @mtatextilearts

The Textile Arts Society aims to provide an inclusive space for students with an interest or background in the textile arts to connect and learn from one another through monthly gatherings. We also hope to host workshops centered around difficult mediums (such as sewing, crocheting, knitting, macrame, and more that would offer students the opportunity to share their knowledge or learn a new form of fiber arts.

Unity MTA

EMAIL: unity@mta.ca 

A student-run initiative designed to bridge Mount Allison University students with the Sackville community. This club aims to strengthen a sense of inclusivity and leadership among our community while making a positive change. This club will provide students with a platform to participate in numerous fundraising and volunteering opportunities with various local organizations.

Witch’s Society

EMAIL: witchssociety@mta.ca IG: @the_witchs_societymta

Provide a comfortable environment and safe space for those practicing or interested in witchcraft of any variety with an open mind, kindness and respect for others in the Society. As well as providing a space to meet those interested or practicing.

MTA Yoga Club

EMAIL: yogaclub@mta.ca IG: @mta_yogaclub

We create an opportunity to fulfill the refreshing experience of yoga by relaxing, smiling, and attaining peace. This class provides exposure to meet your peers, staff, and other students from different backgrounds who share an interest in Yoga.

MTA Climbing Society

EMAIL: mtaclimbing@mta.ca IG: @mtaclimbingsociety

Experienced and new climbers have mostly been climbing solo since the pandemic began, and have thus been robbed of the wonderful community aspect of the sport. This club is the perfect opportunity to create a climbing community amongst both beginner and advanced climbers on campus to encourage a productive learning environment whilst forming new friendships through a shared passion for rock climbing!

Ultimately our goal is to create a stress an anxiety free atmosphere for folks to try something new in advance their skill set in flexibility mobility and body weight strength. This club strives to accommodate any and all approaches to primarily indoor bouldering; first time climbing is a simple fun and relaxing pastime that gets your body moving and gives you a healthy break from studies and for others it's a serious full-time sport. Both mindsets are welcome and encouraged here!

Cross Country

EMAIL: crosscountry@mta.ca IG: @mta.crosscountry

To provide mount Allison students with the chance to improve their distance running through twice weekly practices in the fall as well as the opportunity to compete in ACCA meets and regional championships

Women’s Curling Club

EMAIL: womenscurling@mta.ca

Competitive curling team affiliated with Mount Allison University that will compete at the Atlantic University Sports (AUS) Championship in February 2023

Mount Allison Dance Team

EMAIL: danceteam@mta.ca IG: @mta_dance

The objective of the mount Allison dance team is to provide a encouraging and supportive space for dancers at mount Allison to continue their craft and improve their dance technique. The team participates in competitive dance competitions across the Maritimes and performs during half times for sports teams at Mount Allison.

Women’s Field Hockey

EMAIL: fieldhockey@mta.ca IG: @mtafeildhockey

The goal of the women's field hockey team is to establish a safe inclusive and welcoming environment for all mount Allison students who wish to join the field hockey club. This club will allow students to gain experience in the sport field hockey through coaching and teammate instruction over the eight-week season. This club will hold practices on the mount Allison turf field twice a week as well as hold a fitness practice once a week. The mount Allison field hockey club strives to uphold the universities name each day and especially well on the field. The objective of this club is to be successful in games as well as coaching strategies to welcome all players no matter their experience and to represent the university in an honorable way on and off the field.

Golf Club

EMAIL: golf@mta.ca

The Golf Club’s purpose is to build a small Society of friends who are passionate about golf and other outdoor activities. We wish to share fun times of golf and enjoying time together at Mount Allison.

Mount Allison Mounties Lacrosse Team

EMAIL: lacrosse@mta.ca IG: @mtalax 

Ringette Club

EMAIL: ringetteclub@mta.ca

The purpose of the MtA Ringette Club is to allow students to practice and play ringette.

Mount Allison Men’s Rugby

EMAIL: mensrugby@mta.ca IG: mtarugby

The MTA men's rugby team plays in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association. Our season starts in September and tends to end at the beginning of November. We practice four to five times a week with one game per weekend.

Women’s Rugby Football Club MTA

EMAIL: womensrugby@mta.ca IG: @mtawrfc

The MTA Women’s rugby team plays in the Atlantic Collegiate Athletic Association. Our season starts in September and tends to end at the beginning of November. We practice 4-5 times a week, with one game per weekend. This club is a community and holds many social events with other teams.

Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAHMI)

EMAIL: samhi@mta.ca  IG: mta_samhi

This is the MTA campus team for SAHMI which is a national organization that many Canadian universities participate in. Our goal is to raise awareness around mental well-being specifically for student athlete population. We also share an create resources and plan events to promote mental well-being.

Swing Dance Society

EMAIL: swing@mta.ca  IG: @mtaswingsociety

The Swing Dance Society exists to spread the joy of swing dance to everyone. We have free dance classes, for everyone between beginner and danced level. We hold a couple swing bashes a year, for people who want to socialize and swing dance at the same time. And we have an optional end-of-year dance show to show off all that we’ve learned.

Synchronized Swimming MTA

EMAIL: mtasynchro@mta.ca IG: mtasynchro

The MtA Synchronized Swimming Club is a fun, easy going way to get moving during the school year! We meet once or twice a week to swim and learn from each other. Whether you are a professional swimmer or an avid doggy paddler, you are welcome to come give synchro a try! We promise laughs, happy memories, and the occasional snack!

Mount Allison Tennis Club

EMAIL: tennis@mta.ca IG: @mountatennis

Our goal is to connect tennis players at mount Allison with one another into creative space where players can practice their skills and engage in friendly competition.

Ultimate Frisbee Club MTA

EMAIL: ultimate@mta.ca IG: @mtaultimate

Ultimate Frisbee is a club Ultimate Frisbee Team for all skill levels. Season runs from late September to mid April. Everyone is welcome!

Varsity Athlete Council

EMAIL: varsityathlete@mta.ca 

The goal of the Varsity Athlete Council is to unite varsity athlete leaders To develop opportunities for varsity teams to enhance camaraderie within the student athlete community. Promote collaborative and fun events for student athletes will creating a trustworthy division between the athletic department and the athletes.

Global Brigades MTA

EMAIL: gbrigades@mta.ca  IG: mtaglobalbrigades

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and holistic development organization. Over the past eight years, Mount Allison volunteers and professionals from the surrounding area have travelled to Honduras during the Winter reading week to deliver much needed medical services and MTA

MTA Gives Blood

EMAIL: mtagivesblood@mta.ca IG: @mtagivesblood

MTA gives blood school is to educate and raise awareness around the importance of blood, stem cell, and organ donations on campus through blood drives and various social events/activities in order to help save lives

Gym Buddies

EMAIL: gymbuddies@mta.ca IG: @gymbuddiesmta

Gym Buddies’ goal is to provide a social and informative platform for people interested in starting or improving their fitness journey at the Mount Allison Fitness Centre by creating all-inclusive socialization opportunities for both experienced and inexperienced fitness enthusiasts.

Healthcare Outreach MTA

EMAIL: hco@mta.ca IG: @healthcareoutreach

Healthcare Outreach is a student-run club whose primary objective is to provide an opportunity for students interested in healthcare to learn, grow and develop skills related to medicine and community involvement. This group will provide opportunities to contribute to the school community along with the local community. Club involvement will help students come together as a team to support the many student run initiatives at our school. Students involved in this group will have the opportunity to volunteer with local organizations as well as sit in on topic based speakers, and attend information sessions related to medicine and health professions. We hope to make this an educational as well as an inspirational experience for students looking to pursue a career in healthcare.

Jack.org

EMAIL: thejackproject@mta.ca IG: @jack.orgmta

Jack.org is a Canada wide student organization working towards a mental health stigma-free world! We are active in universities, colleges and schools all over the country, including MtA’s chapter which works to spread awareness, create conversations and change minds on campus.

Pre-Dental Society

EMAIL: predental@mta.ca

The MtA Pre-dental society is a club for students who think they may pursue a career in oral health. We will provide help and support to students studying for the Dental Aptitude test and applying for dental school. We will also be creating opportunities to initiate oral health outreach on campus and in the Sackville community.

Student Athlete Mental Health Initiative (SAHMI)

EMAIL: samhi@mta.ca  IG: mta_samhi

This is the MTA campus team for SAHMI which is a national organization that many Canadian universities participate in. Our goal is to raise awareness around mental well-being specifically for student athlete population. We also share an create resources and plan events to promote mental well-being.

Community Engaged Learning Society

EMAIL: comunityengaged@mta.ca IG: @cenlsociety

Global Brigades MTA

EMAIL: gbrigades@mta.ca IG: mtaglobalbrigades

Global Brigades is the world’s largest student-led global health and holistic development organization. Over the past eight years, Mount Allison volunteers and professionals from the surrounding area have travelled to Honduras during the Winter reading week to deliver much needed medical services and assist communities in their efforts to improve overall quality of life.

Let’s Talk Science

EMAIL: letstalkscience@mta.ca IG: @letstalkscience_mta

Volunteer program providing science outreach to local youth, both by visiting local schools and providing on-campus science activities, with the goal of increasing awareness of and engagement with STEM.

Mount Allison Rotaract

EMAIL: rotaract@mta.ca IG: rotaractmountallison

To support the university, town, Canadian and global communities through volunteerism and fund raising. We work with the Rotary Club of Sackville to help those in need.

SMILE

EMAIL: smile@mta.ca  IG: @smilemta

S.M.I.L.E. is an organization run by the CEIP in partnership with Mount Allison University and the Amherst YMCA that takes place every Saturday morning throughout the academic year. It is a program that pairs Mt A students with children and youth with special needs and allows for the child to participate in a fun-filled gym and pool program each week.

Unity MTA

EMAIL: unity@mta.ca 

A student-run initiative designed to bridge Mount Allison University students with the Sackville community. This club aims to strengthen a sense of inclusivity and leadership among our community while making a positive change. This club will provide students with a platform to participate in numerous fundraising and volunteering opportunities with various local organizations.

The following is a list of currently inactive Clubs & Societies. If you see one that interests you and you would like to start it up again - email Cailean Clements at masustudentlife@mta.ca!

MtA Acapella Society

Anthropology Society

Badminton Club

Because I Am a Girl (BIAAG)

Best Buddies MTA

Calligraphy Society

Center for Global Justice

Change Your Mind

Club Sports Alliance

Cognitive Science Society

English Society

Free the Children

French Discussion Group

Gamers League

Global Security Challenges

Habitat for Humanity MTA

Investment Club MTA

Live Poets Society

Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures Society

MTA Non-Profit

Parks Canada Club

Religious Studies

The Rose Campaign

MTA Rover Scout Crew

Run for the Cure Team

7 Mondays

Indoor Soccer Club

Team Fox

The Vagina Monologues

Voices for Palestine

Young Conservatives MTA

Young Greens of MTA