Lupa ay Buhay (Land is Life)

In this event, we will hear from one of our community members who went to their homeland of the Philippines to live with and among the peasants and farmers as they waged their campaigns for land, rights, and livelihood. October marks Peasants Month in the Philippines. This is a month to cherish the continuous and surging selfless struggle of Philippine peasantry and farmers against all yoke of social injustice and inequality.

We will explore the lives and experiences of peasants and farmers in the Philippines through art. Participants will engage in activities that highlight the vital role of farmers in the country, their daily struggles, resilience, and connection to the land. Together, we will examine the intersection of agriculture, capitalism, culture, and human rights – fostering a deeper understanding of rural life. This workshop aims to spark meaningful conversations and highlight ways we can promote solidarity in our increasingly globalized world.

October 29, 6-8pm

Location TBD

This event is part of Culture Shock 2024! Culture Shock is an annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity. It seeks to bring together racialized communities to discuss issues relevant to their lives, as well as to allow those who do not belong to these communities to learn more about struggles against racism, colonialism and border violence. Every year, QPIRG brings panels, workshops, film screenings, performance nights and fundraiser parties to McGill students and broader Montreal communities.

Culture Shock 2024 will take place from October 21st to 30th. For more information, visit qpirgmcgill.org/cs