Month: November 2013

QPIRG Concordia Statement about Bernard Drainville “cancellation” November 28, 2013, Montréal — Today, Bernard Drainville, Minister responsible for the Charter of Quebec Values (now known as Bill 60), cancelled his scheduled participation in a public discussion, citing “security concerns”. Drainville’s…

UPDATE: The gathering against the Charter (Bill 60) organized by QPIRG Concordia will go ahead as scheduled today at 11:30am. The gathering will take place outside of room H-767 of the Concordia University Hall Building. Community members, students and the…

Community Statement: “Ensemble contre la Charte xénophobe” (“Together Against the Xenophobic Charter”) We are opposed to the proposed Quebec Charter of Values (now known as Bill 60). From the outset, the proposed Charter and related debate fails to recognize that…

Here to Stay: Sharing Our Struggles Against Gentrification and Displacement with Movement for Justice in El Barrio (New York City) & the Urban Aboriginal Community Strategy Network (Montreal) Monday, November 25, 6:30pm 1455 de Maisonneuve West, room 763 (métro Guy-Concordia)…

UNDOING BORDER IMPERIALISM: Book Launch & Panel Discussion featuring Adil Charkaoui, Robyn Maynard, Mostafa Henaway, & Harsha Walia When: 5pm on Friday November 22nd Where: 7th floor lounge of the Concordia Hall Building (1455 de Maisonneuve West), Montreal, Kanien’kehá:ka/Mohawk territories…

ART AGAINST THEIR CHARTER What? Posters, signs, collages, photos, cartoons, memes, photos, videos, or any other kind of graphic or artistic expression of why you oppose the charter. When? Ongoing! You can submit at any time. Where? Email your submissions…