Simon Fraser Public Interest Research Group
The Downtown Eastside (DTES) of Vancouver is a heavily-researched neighborhood. Research 101 was a series of six weekly workshops (February to April 2018) brought together to discuss research and ethics in the DTES. A group of 6 to 13 representatives from several DTES organizations and SFU researchers, met each week…
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SFPIRG has a commitment to making all our spaces and events as inclusive as we possibly can. This is an ongoing learning process. Some of the ways we do this now are: All our events are free and open to everyone. All SFPIRG spaces and venues where we hold events…
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Are you an SFU student who is involved in social and environmental justice? SFPIRG has lots of amazing supplies that can help you and that you are welcome to use for free. Drop by SFPIRG (TC326 in the Rotunda) or email info@sfpirg.ca for more information. We are open Monday to Friday, 10:30am…
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Groups or individuals may seek endorsement, co-sponsorship, or co-organizing from SFPIRG. Endorsement means that the SFPIRG will announce its support of a group or an event (usually via social media), but does not involve a financial or time commitment. Co-sponsorship involves endorsement, as well as a resource commitment from SFPIRG…
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SFPIRG offers a variety of workshops developed to build or deepen understandings on a variety of topics. Our standard workshops are based around anti-oppression though we can tailor workshops to focus on anti-racism, LGBTQ2S+, liberation, colonialism & anti-colonialism, harm reduction principles, radical accessibility, and other topics. Not sure if we cover a…
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One way that SFPIRG aims to fulfill our mandate is by making funds available to be granted to individuals or organizations engaged in local, grassroots social and environmental justice work. Types of Funding Donations Students can request up to $500 through the SFPIRG Board of Directors for one-time events, small…
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Organizing and event space in the Lower Mainland can be hard to come by – it’s expensive, or it’s inaccessible, or it’s just not available. As part of our mission to engage students and community in social and environmental justice, we’re committed to assisting students and community with securing space…
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Location SUB 1410 (first floor of the Student’s Union Building) 8888 University Drive Simon Fraser University Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Unceded Coast Salish Territories Hours Our student lounge and staff are available Monday-Thursday from 10:30am-4:30 pm. General Inquiries Have a question, but not sure who to ask? Send us an…
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