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  • September 2017
  • Fri 29
    SFPIRG Event
    September 29, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

    Boards, Societies, & Governance: Equipping student leaders for success! (Cancelled)

    Library 7200, SFU Burnaby SFU Library, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    CANCELLED: Ironically, due to scheduling conflicts with another SFU student society's essential governance practices, we have been forced to cancel this workshop. We will be running this workshop again in early May 2018 for all students occupying seats on Boards of Directors at SFU, as well as any students who...
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  • October 2017
  • Tue 3
    SFPIRG Event
    October 3, 2017 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

    Letters For The Inside Volunteer Orientation – Fall 2017

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    In most Canadian prisons, prisoners do not have access to the Internet or to sufficient library resources. SFPIRG’s Letters For The Inside project enables SFU students to make use of the amazing access to information we have, and support prisoners’ continual learning by researching their requests for information. Become a...
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  • Sat 14
    SFPIRG Event
    October 14, 2017 @ 10:30 am - 5:30 pm

    No Blame, No Shame! Intersectional Anti-Oppression 101

    Library 7200, SFU Burnaby SFU Library, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Take part in a day of facilitated discussion and practical skills building to gain a better understanding of oppression and ways to stand up for yourself and others when you see it playing out in daily life. This workshop will take a “no blame, no shame” approach to the issues....
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  • Tue 24
    SFPIRG Event
    October 24, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    Ripples From the Past: First Nations 101

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Everyone is welcome to join this workshop that aims to break down the shadows of the past and how they influence today's Indigenous communities! Drop ins are welcome! For more information, please visit the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1928084540535354/

  • November 2017
  • Wed 1
    SFPIRG Event
    November 1, 2017 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

    Excessive Demands: A critical look at section 38(1)(c) of Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Part of Disability Awareness Week 2017, brought to you by the Committee To End Ableism!   While Canada champions itself as an open and welcoming country for immigrants and refugees from around the world, oppressive and discriminatory clauses in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act explicitly exclude people with disabilities. Join...
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  • Fri 17
    SFPIRG Event
    November 17, 2017 @ 11:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Power in Our Words: Talking about sexual violence

    Library 7200, SFU Burnaby SFU Library, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    In a society enmeshed in rape culture, it is vital that we empower and equip ourselves and each other to support survivors of sexual violence. The words we use to talk about sexual violence are powerful - they can perpetuate harm, or they can cultivate healing. Open to everyone, this workshop...
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  • January 2018
  • Tue 23
    SFPIRG Event
    January 23, 2018 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

    Volunteer Orientations – Spring 2018

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Feel lost at sea? Volunteer with SFPIRG! Help save student activism on campus, find community, build campaign skills, and volunteer with SFPIRG! Learn more about how you can get involved during one of our volunteer orientation sessions! JAN 23 | JAN 24 | JAN 25 12:30-1:30pm SFPIRG Lounge - TC...
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  • Mon 29
    SFPIRG Event
    January 29, 2018 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Fee Refunds – Spring 2018

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    SFPIRG is a student-funded non-profit organization, autonomous from both the University and the Student Society. We receive $3 each semester from each full time student and $1.50 from each part time student. Therefore, after paying their student fees, all students are members of SFPIRG and can use the resources available...
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  • February 2018
  • Mon 19
    SFPIRG Event
    February 19, 2018 - March 5, 2018

    Board Nominations 2018

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Want to make a difference? Join SFPIRG’s Board of Directors! Nomination period is February 19th to March 5th, 2018 Nominations info session is February 21st from 12:30-2:30pm @ SFPIRG, TC 326 in the Rotunda Get active in social and environmental justice! Gain valuable experience in leading a non-profit organization! Learn...
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  • Wed 21
    SFPIRG Event
    February 21, 2018 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

    Board Nominations Info Session

    TC 326, SFPIRG Lounge Transportation Centre, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, Canada

    Want to make a difference? Join SFPIRG’s Board of Directors! Get active in social and environmental justice! Gain valuable experience in leading a non-profit organization! Learn about governance, finances, HR, visioning and more! Help support a vibrant student organization! Interested? Want to learn more? Attend thIS nominations info session or email...
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