El Contrato – Film Screening and Discussion Our next summer film on August 3rd will be El Contrato, a feature documentary by Min Sook Lee about the migrant agricultural workers who migrate to Southern Ontario every year to harvest tomatoes. The film follows a father from Central Mexico and his fellow workers as they […]
Food Insecurity: Reasons, Those Affected and What Can Be Done to Help Food Sovereignty in Action Join QPIRG-McGill for a panel on food insecurity on October 16th! We will be discussing the issue of food insecurity and its impact on oppressed groups, the history of our food system, and strategies for improving food security in […]
Elderberry Syrup Workshop Join us for a demonstration of how to make elderberry syrup and a discussion around the medicinal properties and culinary applications of sambucus nigra, the black elderberry. This workshop will be facilitated by Andrea McDonald @and.ree.ah Date: Friday, October 20th Time: 3-5PM Location: Le Frigo Vert @lefrigovert (1440 rue Mackay) About the facilitator: Boozhoo! I […]
Cook with us! Come make sandwiches for Open Door and PAQ with QPIRG and @communitycookscollective ! Date: October 23, 3-6pm Location: Centre St Jax (1439 rue Ste-Catherine) This event is part of Culture Shock, QPIRG-McGill’s annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity.
Culture Shock: Community Feast Come enjoy a free community dinner and mingle with activists and community groups! Food prepared by Midnight Kitchen and People’s Potato. Date: October 27, 6:30-8:30pm Location: CÉDA (2515 rue Delisle) Register here. This event is part of Culture Shock, QPIRG’s annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity. To […]
Spring into Action 2024: OUTRAGE Call for Submissions Submit an event proposal for Spring into Action! We are seeking proposals for workshops, performances, film screenings, or social events for our annual event series in the spring, which is tentatively taking place from March 11th to 22nd. The theme of Spring into Action 2024 is “Outrage” […]
Convergence is back! Call for submissions This is a call for submissions for the ninth issue of Convergence! We are seeking submissions on a wide range of issues and ideas from students or community members, with a focus on community-based social justice research. We are also looking for creative formats, such as poetry, cultural expression, […]
Anti-Colonial Week: The Kairos Blanket Exercise This event is FREE. Register at the link here to guarantee your spot. Co-organized by QPIRG McGill, QPIRG Concordia, GRIP UQAM, and Le Frigo Vert Date: Jan 24th at 6pm Location: QPIRG Concordia (2100 Rue Guy, #205) In 1996, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous elders, Knowledge Keepers, […]
Ant-Colonial Week: Plantcestors Date: Monday, January 9th at 7PM Location: Le Frigo Vert (1440 rue Mackay) Join hosts Andrea and Hunter in an intimate conversation about connecting with our plant ancestors. From decolonizing herbalism to exploring urban plant allies, we’ll share personal, community, and professional experiences, offering practical techniques for building meaningful relationships with […]