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:

20 page research paper with presentation to the general public in a community workshop.

"Montreal is experiencing rapid change to its urban spaces and neighborhoods. Traditionally working class/immigrant neighborhoods are experiencing economic pressure from more privileged new residents, resulting in a pattern of displacement. Some of this pressure is the result of the city's transition to a post-industrial economy. However, much of it is also the result of deliberate policies at the municipal and provincial level. The project will look at policies behind urban displacement in either Parc-Extension, Mile End, or St. Henri and offer practical solutions for community groups based on the information. For instance, the student might investigate whether zoning and tax law encourages the building of condominiums rather than rental apartments, or the reasons behind the lack of new co-op housing and the best ways to lobby for more. The exact project will be based on the students' interests and experience.

Walkley Community Center is a non-profit organization serving the community where it is located. The Center runs under the leadership of the Provisionary Administrative Council comprising of Ville de Montreal, Prevention NDG and Comite Jeunesse NDG. Walkley Community Center has been providing programs for children, teens and adults.

Research description:

A needs assessment concerning the Walkley Street and neighboring streets is being planned. Residents of the community will be visited in their homes and will be asked to respond to a series of questions which will help us to formulate programs and activities that will benefit the community at large. Residents will be asked what kind of activities they would like to see at the center based on the current space. This will be a door-to-door questionnaire campaign.

The research student will be provided with a questionnaire (attached separately) and they are required to obtain responses from the residents by asking the questions verbally. The responses should be recorded on the questionnaire.

Le Centre Social Autogéré (CSA) est un organisme aux affinités libertaires (horizontalité, autogestion, démocratie directe) qui œuvre contre la gentrification dans le quartier Pointe-St-Charles depuis plus de deux ans. L'objectif est d'ouvrir un centre culturel, social et politique autonome et autogéré dans un bâtiment du quartier.