Fostering community building at Carleton since 1980
OPIRG Carleton (Ontario Public Interest Research Group) is a student-led, student-funded non-profit based at Carleton University. We aim to research, educate and provide action on social and environmental justice using a non-hierarchical and consensus based space for students to organize.
Want to volunteer with us? We're hiring. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
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Exam Study Snacks
Come through OPIRG Carleton
(UC 326) this exam season and get your free study snack + lunch fix. Food will vary from day to day. Stay hydrated and fed this exam season!
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A working group is an open collective of individuals that choose to work on a specific issue or campaign. OPIRG Carleton supports several working groups including Anakbayan Ottawa, Books 2 Prisoners, Herongate Tenant Coalition, Students Against Israeli Apartheid, The Leveller, and Yoga Unity. Ask us if you want to learn more or join a working group!
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Books 2 Prisoners: Monthly Meetings
Books to Prisoners sends free books to prisoners across Canada and the US, and responds to letters from prisoners. As an abolitionist group, they believe that education and human contact are important to maintain mental health while incarcerated.
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B2P meets on the second Wednesday of every month. We are always looking for volunteers so contact us if you would like to join.
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OPIRG Roots Radio
Tune into OPIRG Roots Radio on CKCU FM 93.1 every other Tuesday from 12-1 PM. Next broadcast is on December 3.
Changes to the student levy have put the future of the station at risk. Contribute to the 2019 CKCU Funding Drive now!
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Upcoming Community Events
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BIPOCALYPSE NOW: A Tale of Two Sisters Screening
BIPOCALYPSE NOW is a free and closed film night that is open to all those who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour in Ottawa. Join us for a screening of A Tale of Two Sisters at Kind Space (222 Somerset St. W) on Thursday, December 12 from 6:00-9:00 PM.
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Christmas in the Caribbean
Celebrate Christmas "Caribbean" style on Saturday, December 14 from 12:00-9:00 PM at the Cultural Arts Studio auditorium (149 King George Street).
Free admission, but bring money to buy from Caribbean vendors and enjoy food and dessert.
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Cap City Cyphers: Session 16 + NYC Reach
Come through to Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Ave.) on Saturday, December 14 from 2:00-10:00 PM for a workshop, an opportunity for Ottawa Hip-Hop artists to build ties with New York City, free dinner and a cypher, brought to you by Cap City Cyphers.
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Beginner Beats: Beats & Music Production Workshop
Join Pass the Vibes for part two of a free Beatmaking 101 workshop facilitated by SeiiizMikk on Sunday, December 15 from 4-8 p.m. at Origin Arts & Community Centre (57 Lyndale Ave.) Participants will get to experiment with the tools, techniques and equipment needed to create independent audio projects. Registration is required.
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MMIWG Final Report Reading Group (ongoing)
Trigger warning: The content of this event is focused on the final report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Kind Space has committed to hosting ongoing, intentional space for people in our communities to read, process, discuss, plan, and act on the Calls for Justice together. Non-indigenous folks are encouraged to come through Kind Space (222 Somerset St. W) on Monday, December 16 from 5:30-8:00 PM.
Reading groups will take place roughly every two weeks and varies days/times depending on availability of that space. It is not a requirement to attend every reading group.
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Celebrating Black Ottawa: Nominations
For Black History Month (February 2020), OPIRG Carleton is focusing on highlighting and celebrating Black community members who have made outstanding contributions to the community. Submit nominations for community organizers, educators, mentors, storytellers, artists, musicians, creatives, etc.
Nominations due January 1, 2020.
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- Go to Stairwell D on the 2nd or 4th Floor
- On 2nd Floor: In front of the Multifaith Centre
- On 4th Floor: In front of the CUSA Offices
- Walk up/down the stairs to the hallway on the platform.
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Did we miss something?
OPIRG Carleton is happy to advertise your community event or campaign related to environmental, economic and social justice.
Please send events by Monday @ 6 PM to get your events and news in, but late submissions will be squeezed in if there's time.
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