Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group
The Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) is a student-funded resource center at Simon Fraser University (SFU). We collaborate with community volunteers to support student-led social justice and environmental justice projects on campus. Some of our current and past working groups include Left Alternative, Embark, and Out On Campus…
Read moreabout:Fall 2020 Student Survey
Hello SFPIRG supporters – welcome to the Fall 2020 semester! We are hoping that everyone is staying safe through the COVID-19 pandemic. Because most of our operations have been virtual to make sure everyone is safe, we wanted to give everyone an update about what we’ve been up to for…
Read moreabout:Fall 2020 Update: plans for Fall 2020, COVID-19 closure continues
UPDATE (09-11-20): The Director of Engagement job posting is now closed. Thank you to everyone who has applied! A reminder that late applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. This will happen by Friday, September 18th, 2020. Short-listed candidates should be prepared to share a portfolio…
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March 25th, 2020 An Open Letter to Simon Fraser University re: Support for Students During Covid-19 Pandemic To SFU Administration, SFU Senate, and all SFU Faculty Deans, SFPIRG (the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group) is a student-funded, student-led non-profit that works to engage students in social and environmental justice…
Read moreabout:An Open Letter to Simon Fraser University re: Support for Students During Covid-19 Pandemic
March 30th update: Dear SFPIRG members, and all members of the SFU community, In light of ongoing developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the SFPIRG lounge and office remain closed in order to support students’ social distancing. We anticipate this closure will remain in place until public health authorities recommend…
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Table of Contents Referendum Question Background Information Appendix 1: Breakdown of Increase Appendix 2: Activities and Achievements Appendix 3: Testimonials Referendum Question: RESOLUTION for GSS: Be It Resolved That the general membership of the GSS approve an increase to the student levy for the Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) to…
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By UBC’s GEOG 495, Class of 2019, taught by Dr. Juanita Sundberg (juanita.sundberg@ubc.ca) Dear Readers, This zine is the collective effort of the 2019’s Geography 495: “Social Movements in the Americas: The politics of North-South solidarity in theory & practice” class taught by Dr. Juanita Sundberg. Throughout the course of a…
Read moreabout:Zine: Canadian Mining Impacts and Resistance Movements
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 23rd, 2020 at 4pm The Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group (SFPIRG) will be putting out a call for nominations for folks interested in sitting on the SFPIRG Board of Directors in late-February 2020. To run this process, we are looking for an Independent Electoral Officer who…
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“When we talk about consent, it is often in a sex-related context. However, our body is ours and we have the right to draw boundaries in all daily interactions – not just in sex. The same even truer for children. Just because they’re young does not mean we should disregard…
Read moreabout:Article: We Can Teach Kids About Consent Without Bringing Sex Into the Conversation
“How To Be An Accountable Man: A Handbook for Preventing Violence” is a handbook developed by Isaac Louie, through the workstudy program at SFPIRG. Because of the thickness of the printed version, limited copies are available at SFPIRG (although we’re always happy to print one for you – just send…
Read moreabout:Article: How To Be An Accountable Man