un(PAC)k: Digital Diasporas A guided discussion circle where we will unpack our relationships to and conception of Diaspora and Community through the lens of the Internet and technology more broadly. The discussion will be 1 to 1.5 hours long and is open to all BIPOC. The Pan-Asian Collective (@pacmtl) is a working group of QPIRG-McGill […]
Recognizing misinformation in the age of social media: approaching the news with a critical, anti-imperial perspective with CUTV Montreal March 15th, 6-7:30pm at Le Frigo Vert @lefrigovert This workshop will look at issues of misinformation and the negative impacts of it, break down how to be aware of it, and go over journalists’ methods for […]
Security Culture Sharing Circle March 16th, 3-4:30pm at ECOLE (3559 rue University) This event will serve as an informal sharing of knowledge regarding security culture, aiming to help fellow organizers maintain their safety in both digital and physical spaces. We will discuss online security, including platforms for secure organizing. We will also discuss best practices […]
Digital Literacy for Grassroots Groups 101 March 16th, 6-8pm at ECOLE (3559 rue University) In this 2 hour interactive workshop, we will explore why and how grassroots groups and organizations can leverage digital tools for change. Topics to explore include: * Why digital literacy matters * How to manage and communicate information, and * What […]
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise In 1996, the Aboriginal Rights Coalition worked with Indigenous elders, Knowledge Keepers, and educators to develop an interactive way of learning the history most Canadians are never taught. The KAIROS Blanket Exercise was the result; an interactive and experiential teaching tool that explores the historic and contemporary relationship between Indigenous and […]
An Intro to Technofeminism – How to Use (And Critique) Tech for Social Good Presented by: Laine McCrory Given the rapid pace of tech, it can be easy to get lost in the shuffle. As Big Tech corporations promote their motives, ordinary people are often ignored. In this workshop, participants will learn about what it […]
Defend Press Freedom: A Thousand Cuts Film Screening and Discussion March 19, 6:30-9pm at Bar Milton-Parc A film screening of the documentary, A Thousand Cuts, followed by a discussion. The discussion will cover press freedom and the rise of fascism in the Philippines. Using the Philippines as a case study, we aim to bring about […]
Ultraviolet Waves: The Spectrum of Futurisms March 22nd, 5-6pm on Zoom. Register on Zoom here to attend the workshop. A workshop on voice amplification, image making and cognitive dissonance. This workshop will focus on the following: 1) demystifying immersive technologies (how do we stray from being just a consumer or in the dark? how […]
Empowered Expressions: Open Mic and Dance Party An evening of entertainment, empowerment and celebration of Black Trans musicians. The event will start off with an open mic session, open to everyone who wants to showcase their talents and share their stories with the audience. After the open mic, the event will transition into a […]