Project Description:

The Montreal Media Co-op is looking for a student, preferably in Journalism or Communications, to undertake a research and writing project for the upcoming semester. The student would be expected to work with members of the MMC is researching one or several topics through various means, including Access to Information Requests, archival research and interviews. While familiarity with journalistic research methods is a plus, training will be provided to the student as well.

The research will revolve around a clear topic with the goal of publishing at least one in-depth investigative piece. The topic will be defined based on the needs identified by the MMC and take into account the student's research interests. Possible topics include: Housing and homelessness Poverty rates/anti-poverty programs Environmental initiatives on Montreal island Police brutality/killings and accountability Women, queer and trans- issues in Montreal Race and racism in Montreal.

Project Description:

The student completing this project will conduct primary research on trans cultural production inside prisons. This could be either from the angle of HIV prevention within incarcerated communities (trans cultural production in response to the crisis of HIV/AIDS within prisons) or regarding identity and pride (issues of representation related to being trans inside prison) . The information should be line with the mandate of the project (see below for more details) and the content of the research would be used in future resource material distributed to inside pen pals. The content of the research would be used in a reference guide to be circulated among our inside penpals. This project continues on our work in forging connections between incarcerated trans communities and those on the inside. Our organization is anti-oppressive, is actively critical of the injustice system, works to support individual's experiences, stories and decisions, works in a harm reduction framework etc.

Project Duration:

Larger, (More than One Semester)

Description de la recherche:

Planifier et à implanter des activités créatives pour les filles

Formation dans l'approche d'éducation populaire et co-animation d'ateliers, 3 à 10 heures par semaine pour de 8 à 10 semaines

La bénévole fera partie d'une équipe qui anime un programme d'éducation populaire pour filles. Le Club des filles est un programme parascolaire spécifique aux filles qui inclus des jeux, des activités créatives et des ateliers de prévention de la violence (auto-défense, racisme, homophobie, relations amoureuses, etc.) Le programme vise à soutenir les filles dans le développement de leur estime de soi, de leur engagement citoyen, de leur expression créative, de leurs habilités de communication, de leur esprit critique et de leurs habilités à réduire la violence dans leurs vies.

Research Description:

8 short written pieces on issues and hot topics affecting girls' and young women's lives; contribute to organizing a 4-week moderated online event engaging 800 girls & women

The project will boost content and participation in an already-successful interactive website supporting social action by girls & young women. Kickaction.ca is an online community space for girls and young women who think for themselves, take a stand and act creatively to bring positive change to their communities and across the globe.

The site provides a space to connect with others, access resources, profile creative work, and find inspiration to change the world. Our vision is to build a community of active and engaged girls and young women across the country.