As the principal departs the university with a very generous package, those who keep the university running on a daily basis are left to pick up the pieces. This panel explores issues unions and workers are grappling with during the pandemic through the lens of the ongoing labour crisis at McGill. This event is part […]
A 1.5 hr semi-structured online discussion circle on sustainable practice through the lens of culture and ancestry. We will be unpacking how to approach sustainable practice in a way that recognizes our histories as marginalized communities while building towards a future that meets our present needs. Un(pac)k events are intended to be supportive and educational […]
This session is a one-hour discussion between three people who are involved in various aspects of the movement against colonial, gender-based, and sexual violence in Canada and beyond. They are excited to share with others about how the work of centering care is integral to all forms of social and environmental justice as care is […]
This interactive workshop will be discussing the complex situations that community members often find themselves in when collaborating, working with, and organizing together. How do our personal relationships with each other impact the sustainability of our communities and movements? Together we will define what sustainable community means to us. While we highlight the importance of […]
“Every year, thousands of people are released from prisons on parole. In most cases, they return to the same social conditions that led to their criminalization in the first place – or even worse conditions.” For this workshop, we want to focus on sustainability when supporting prisoners and people on parole. We would like to […]
Harm reduction is often talked about in the world of health and social services, but applying it to our daily lives can be more complicated and nuanced than expected. How can we build flexibility and a commitment to accessibility for people who use substances into our work at every level? What needs to be acknowledged […]
This is an introduction to crisis intervention and de-escalation. In it, I cover: defining crisis, planning for crisis and crisis de-escalation, de-escalating yourself & basic suicide intervention. This workshop is roughly 105 minutes long. Learning Objectives * understanding what a crisis is * learning the basic steps of crisis intervention * learning different arousal types […]
We’re currently recruiting board members for 2022-2023! As a board member, you will have the opportunity to: • Learn more about and/or support important social and environmental issues in Montreal • Make QPIRG-McGill a more active and effective organization • Work within a collective • Develop skills like problem-solving, supervision, financial management and event […]
Join us for this year’s Annual General Meeting on April 28th at 3PM! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcu2vpjoqHdHbSpE8d6cdgRYi_Ucmb3Pl We’re currently recruiting board members for 2022-2023! As a board member, you will have the opportunity to: • Learn more about and/or support important social and environmental issues in Montreal • Make QPIRG-McGill a more active and effective organization […]