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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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.
Changes to the student levy have put the future of the station at risk. Contribute to the 2019 CKCU Funding Drive now! Tune into the next broadcast on February 11.
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Upcoming Events
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Queering Consent: A Panel Discussion
Come through the Wing (Carleton UC 4th floor) TODAY, Wednesday, January 29 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. for a panel discussion on the relationship between sexual violence, pleasure and consent in queer communities.
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Revolution Selfie: Film Screening
Swing by the Bytowne Theatre (325 Rideau Street) for a film screening fundraiser Thursday, January 30 at 6:30 p.m. The Ontario Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines (OCHRP) in partnership with the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines and Anakbayan are selling advanced tickets for $10 to NY film maker Steven De Castro’s provocative documentary Revolution Selfie: The Red Battalion.
For more information and advance tickets, visit the OCHRP site at ochrp.wordpress.com or e-mail ochrp.ottawa@gmail.com
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Black History Month Open Mic
Come through Cafe Nostalgica (601 Cumberland Street) on Thursday, January 30 from 8 p.m. - midnight for an African, Caribbean and Black open mic night and Black History Month launch party.
Featuring Anaïs Cardot and MusicbyJayel on the ones and twos. Want to perform at the open mic? Sign up here.
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Peachy: A Queer Womxn and GNC Dance Party
Join us for a dance party for queer womxn, trans and gender non-conforming (GNC) folks at Avante-Garde Bar (135 Besserer Street) from 10 p.m.-2 a.m., featuring DJ REIGN, DJ Avenue and burlesque performer, Victoria Vermouth.
Grab your $10 early bird priced tickets online, $15 at the door.
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Glitter: A Black Gurl Prom
Show up and show out this Saturday, February 1 at Club SAW (67 Nicholas Street) from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. at Glitter: a Black Gurl Prom. This closed event was created specifically for black women and gender non-conforming folks to get together, celebrate various types of black femininity, and build community.
Come as formal or as casual as you'd like. This is a dry event. Entry is free all night, but registration is required.
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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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