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 […]
From Palette to Plate: Cooking & Art Workshop Date: Thursday, February 7th at 7PM Location: Le Frigo Vert (1440 rue Mackay) Mindful Campus Initiative and the Art Hive are teaming up with us to bring you a unique experience that celebrates the importance of food in our daily lives. Join us for a delightful food […]
Plant Allies for Rage and Resilience Come and learn with Andrea Macdonald, Two Spirit Anishinaabe herbalist and community educator, about a few local, abundant plants that support the various body systems impacted by prolonged anger and stress. There will be a tea tasting and burdock pickling demonstration, during which we will discuss care strategies to […]
Are you Outraged? Organize Collectively A History of WDO and Militant Women’s Movement in Montreal-Tio’tia:ke and beyond Date and time: Thursday, March, 14th at 5-7:30pm Location: 3480 rue McTavish, Room 201 (Madeline Parent Room) Register to attend this event here. This workshop will cover the history of Women of Diverse Origins and the grassroots women’s […]
Penning Community Almanacs for The Future Persisting and Resisting Corporate Climate Crisis Date and time: Friday, March 15th from 2-4pm Location: Frigo Vert (1440 rue Mackay) This workshop is inspired by the Earthbound Farmer’s Almanac (to be discussed in the workshop) which is described as follows: “This is a farmer’s almanac for the end of […]
Atelier de sérigraphie à Coup d’Griffe Apprenez la sérigraphie à Co-op Coup d’Griffe ! Première session:11h-13h Deuxième session:13h30-15h30 IMPORTANT: Il y a deux sessions, la première à 11h et la deuxième à 13h30. Il y a 5 places disponible par session. SVP vous inscrire à une seule session. Inscrivez-vous ici. Si vous ne pouvez plus […]
Prison Abolition 101 Join us for a workshop that offers community members an introduction to prisoner solidarity work and prison abolition, as well as an introduction to the Prisoner Correspondence Project and our role in the abolitionist movement. Centering the lived experiences of the project’s imprisoned 2SLGBTQ+ members, this workshop will look at the systematic […]