QPIRG Concordia is hiring a Winter Outreach Coordinator The Quebec Public Interest Research Group at Concordia is a resource centre for student and community research and organizing. We strive to raise awareness and support grassroots activism around diverse social and…
QPIRG Concordia Statement about Bernard Drainville “cancellation”
QPIRG Concordia Statement about Bernard Drainville “cancellation” November 28, 2013, Montréal — Today, Bernard Drainville, Minister responsible for the Charter of Quebec Values (now known as Bill 60), cancelled his scheduled participation in a public discussion, citing “security concerns”. Drainville’s…
UPDATE: Gathering against the xenophobic Charter at Concordia going ahead as planned
UPDATE: The gathering against the Charter (Bill 60) organized by QPIRG Concordia will go ahead as scheduled today at 11:30am. The gathering will take place outside of room H-767 of the Concordia University Hall Building. Community members, students and the…
Community Statement: Together Against the Xenophobic Charter / Ensemble contre la Charte xénophobe
Community Statement: “Ensemble contre la Charte xénophobe” (“Together Against the Xenophobic Charter”) We are opposed to the proposed Quebec Charter of Values (now known as Bill 60). From the outset, the proposed Charter and related debate fails to recognize that…
(Monday) HERE TO STAY: Sharing Our Struggles Against Gentrification and Displacement
Here to Stay: Sharing Our Struggles Against Gentrification and Displacement with Movement for Justice in El Barrio (New York City) & the Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network (Montreal) Monday, November 25, 6:30pm 1455 de Maisonneuve West, room 763 (métro Guy-Concordia)…
(Friday) UNDOING BORDER IMPERIALISM: Book Launch and Panel Discussion
UNDOING BORDER IMPERIALISM: Book Launch & Panel Discussion featuring Adil Charkaoui, Robyn Maynard, Mostafa Henaway, & Harsha Walia When: 5pm on Friday November 22nd Where: 7th floor lounge of the Concordia Hall Building (1455 de Maisonneuve West), Montreal, Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk territories…
HARPER MUTINY! Demonstration against Stephen Harper and the Conservative government
HARPER MUTINY!DEMONSTRATION AGAINST STEPHEN HARPER
AND THE CONSERVATIVE GOVERNMENT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 11:30am-1pm
(we encourage everyone to arrive at 11:30am sharp)
in front of the Palais des congrès de Montréal
Art Against Their Charter
ART AGAINST THEIR CHARTER What? Posters, signs, collages, photos, cartoons, memes, photos, videos, or any other kind of graphic or artistic expression of why you oppose the charter. When? Ongoing! You can submit at any time. Where? Email your submissions…
(October 20) Demonstration & March: Ensemble contre la charte xénophobe
ENSEMBLE CONTRE LA CHARTE XÉNOPHOBE DEMONSTRATION AND MARCH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 at 1pm Gathering Point: Bethune Square (métro Guy-Concordia) (Boulevard de Maisonneuve West at rue Guy) This is a family-friendly demonstration. Welcome to all! We will be marching east along…
(October 22) Justice for Victims of Police Killings: Annual Commemorative Gathering & Vigil (2013)
Justice for Victims of Police Killings: Annual Commemorative Gathering & Vigil (2013) TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 6:30pm rendez-vous: 480 Gilford, métro Laurier (St-Joseph exit) in front of the Fraternité des policiers et policières de Montréal Family-friendly; welcome to all! Rain or…