SEX WORK: Canadian Legal Challengessex work are a form of gender based discrimination. Do Canada's laws make sex workers' lives more dangerous?
Valerie Scott - Plaintiff in the current constitutional challenge
International Womens Day Art Contest2009 marked the 20th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre when a gunman shot and killed 14 women, and injured a further 13 people at L'École Polytechnique de Montréal. In recognition of this event OPIRG is joining with the Center for Women’s Studies to sponsor an Art Contest which highlights women’s and men’s resistance to gender based violence.
About the ContestYour work could be selected to be part of an art event that will engage the community in dialogue on violence against women. Entries will be displayed on March 8 on International Women’s Day, and during the Social Justice and Equity Studies Forum on March 20th 2010. Contest GuidelinesThemesOne in three women worldwide experiences violence in their lifetime, making violence against women one of the gravest human rights violations of our time. Submission Topics: This contest aims to showcase and educate people on the multiple forms of violence against women. We hope to raise thought-provoking questions about the roots and means of perpetuation of violence, as well as possible solutions. We seek to show stories of struggle and also stories of empowerment and victory. Forms of violence that artworks might reflect upon include: •Violence on university campus Additional themes might include: Stories of victories might include: FeeThere is no fee to enter. Entry1.One entry per person Timeline1.Entries must be received by February 22nd 2010. JudgingJudges will select two winners. One winner will be selected from each category: (a) Inspiration, (b) Incisive Social Commentary. Judging will be made based on subject, creativity, and composition. The decision of the judges is final.Judges will be made up of members of OPIRG, the Centre for Women Studies, and the Department of Visual Arts. PrizeThe selected winners will each receive a $ 100 honorarium generously donated from the Center for Women’s Studies and the Ontario Public Interest Research Group. For more information about this contest email opirgbu@brocku.ca
Weekly FREE Documentary screeningsCome out and join us for FREE documentary screenings every Monday from 5pm-7pm at the OPIRG Downtown Info Shop at 73 St.Paul street!!
JANUARY; Resistance in the Global North Jan 11th; Pick Axe
Feb 1; Zeitguist: Addendum MARCH; Food Politics March 1st; Food Inc APRIL; Resistance in the Global South April 5th; Black Gold
Volunteer opportunities galore!
-Postering -weekly We need volunteers for all of these as soon as possible. If you have a specific interest or skill that you think would be helpful in running a really good shop, please don't hesitate to email Randi at opirginfoshop@gmail.com. Randi will be running a volunteer training session on Saturday December 19th from 1pm-2:30pm at the Info Shop (73 St.Paul st, St.Catharines). If you are interested in getting a formal introduction to the Info Shop, please come! (please RSVP before Dec 16th). If you are available to start volunteering before that, contact Randi and she will set you up!!! The OPIRG Downtown Info Shop is currently open Wed to Sat from 12pm-5pm--come and visit us in our new cool spot!
Activist Art Workshops
DIY Screen PrintingNovember 19th, OPIRG InfoShop, 73 St. Paul Street, 5-7pm
Emulsion Screen PrintingNovember 26th, OPIRG InfoShop, 73 St. Paul Street, 5-7pm
Zines and Zine MakingDecember 3rd, OPIRG InfoShop, 73 St. Paul Street, 5-7pm
Buttons, Stickers and BannersDecember 10th, OPIRG InfoShop, 73 St. Paul Street, 5-7pm ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
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