support interval house

OPIRG McMaster proudly supported the making of this video: check it out and help stop violence against women:

After months of planning, shooting and connecting with great people that helped with the  video shoot. I can say we  have an official video for "Broken Promises". 

Please remember you can purchase the song at
http://kojoeasydamptey.bandcamp.com/track/broken-promises
All  the sales received will be donated to the Hamilton Women's Shelter.We  have scheduled at couple of Video release parties in Hamilton, here are the dates:

Friday 26th August @ This Aint Hollywood, 345 James Street North
Friday 16th September @ The Casbah Lounge, 306 King Street

I  will also be performing a couple of new songs on July 13th at The Ferguson  Station, Downtown Hamilton from 12pm till 2pm. So try and make it out.
Enjoy  the weekend and stay tune for more dates.

Kojo "Easy" Damptey
Music Producer/Songwriter
www.myspace.com/easythepianoman

signs from slutwalk

Finally getting around to uploading some photos from the recent Slutwalk in Hamilton. Great turn-out to raise awareness about sexual violence and to demand police accountability regarding sexual assault.

Disclaimer: this is not an official opirg mcmaster sponsored event, and is posted for information purposes only. Please contact the event organizers with any questions or concerns.

Clean-Airing

Justine, Preeti, and Tawnya (pictured above) helped staff the OPIRG table at yesterday's Clean Air Fair on the Mills/MUSC plaza, organized by the office of Sustainability at McMaster.
We showed-off some of our environmentally themed resources from the OPIRG library, and handed out free City of Hamilton bike route maps. The pink watering can drew attention to the Churchill Park community garden collective that OPIRG is helping coordinate.
Thanks to the organizers who arranged the event, which included displays from GO transit, Hamilton Car-Share, MaCycle, MacGreen and others, and of course thanks to the volunteers who contributed to promoting OPIRG's programming!

"The World of Different Knowings"

“The World of Different Knowings” project looks at the question of university as a space for diverse knowledge. This research seeks to examine how knowledge is defined and by whom. In particular, I want to explore if and how Indigenous and non-Western knowledge bases can be integrated in education.

I am currently looking for volunteers to participate in focus groups which will take place on the following days: May 31^st, June 14^th, June 28^th, July 6^th, and August 10^th, at 3pm in rm. 310E in Mills Library. In these sessions, participants will be shown various video clips from different scholars who have expertise in the area of questioning the nature of knowledge in our education. These hour-long sessions will require participants to engage in discussion that will be based on the video clips. They are encouraged to share their opinions, thoughts and concerns regarding their university experiences. However, the invite is not only restricted to students--all members of the community are welcome. People from all academic, professional and cultural backgrounds are invited and encouraged to participate.

  

Anyone with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact me directly at:

Preeti Nayak

nayakp2@mcmaster.ca

905-920-1268

Disclaimer: this is not an official opirg mcmaster sponsored event, and is posted for information purposes only. Please contact the event organizers with any questions or concerns.

Parking zones and Flood Plains Litter Clean Up

3 York PIRG summer jobs

Summer Employment at OPIRG York!
Interested in working in social justice, education and action?

***PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY****

*OPIRG York is currently hiring for THREE staff positions: *

• Communications Coordinator
• Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
• Special Events and Programming Coordinator

Deadline for applications: June 9, 2011, 6pm
Interviews will take place: June 13 – 15
Positions begin June 20, 2011

Please read below for more detailed job descriptions. For more
information on OPIRG York, please visit opirgyork.ca<http://opirgyork.ca>

How to apply:

• Please specify which job you are applying for. If you are applying for
all three job positions, please submit separate applications each
• Applicants must provide a resume and a one-page cover letter. Please
explain in the cover letter why you are interested in working with
OPIRG-York and your understanding of social justice organizing from an
anti-oppressive lens.
• OPIRG York encourages individuals from marginalized communities to
apply. This includes Aboriginal peoples, people of colour, women, queer,
transgendered, trans-sexual, inter-sexed people, working class people,
single parents, immigrants and people with dis/abilities.
• Eligible applicants are: between the ages of 15 and 30 years of age;
registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and
intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic
year; and are legally entitled to work in Canada

Applications are due 6pm June 9, 2011. Please email applications to
sharmeen@opirgyork.casharmeen@opirgyork.ca>. Please include
“Canada Summer Job Application” in the subject of the email

Qualifications:
• Experience working within a collective, or consensus-based decision making
• Familiar with the mandate of OPIRG York
• Strong ability to work independently and to take initiative within
deadlines
• Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Interpersonal communication and info/skill-sharing skills
• Additional knowledge in graphic or web design a plus

Job Descriptions:

*Communications Coordinator: 20 hours a week at $15.00/hour for nine weeks *

This position will assist the Coordinator of Information and
Administration with a communications strategy to implement by the fall
of 2011. Duties include:

- attend bi-weekly Communications Committee meetings
- assist with website re-design including content, concepts and on-going
updates
- assist in development and coordination of weekly radio show collective
(PrOPIRGanda) on CHRY 105.5FM. This includes assisting in outreach,
developing story ideas and working with staff on archiving radio shows
- develop and coordinate fall Back to School newsletter by soliciting
content, liaising with student and community groups on involvement,
assisting with editing and layout
- coordinate back to school “branding” campaign for OPIRG York
including: new pamphlets, stickers, and other swag for the fall
- assist with promotion of back to school events such as Disorientation
and other events and conferences organized by OPIRG York
- Liaise with York Federation of Students and York University to ensure
OPIRG York content is available for students

*Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator: 20 hours a week at
$15.00/hour for nine weeks *

This position will assist both the Volunteer Coordinator and the
Coordinator of Information and Administration with building an outreach
strategy at York University and beyond. Duties include:

- Developing an outreach plan for students and community in the North
York area
- Build and facilitate partnerships with North York community
organizations and York University community groups
- Connect and work with Jane and Finch and North York community
organizations
- Develop a list of partnerships for workshops and co-sponsorships,
including partners for the Social Justice Fair in September 2011
- Coordinate logistics for Fall Volunteer Recruitement Drive including
class room talking, table coordination and promotion in community
organizations
- Organize both off-campus and on-campus events and campaigns in
partnership with Jane/Finch and North York community groups
- Work with staff on promotional ideas and outreach materials

*Special Events and Programming Coordinator: 20 hours a week at
$15.00/hour for nine weeks *

This position will assist the Volunteer Coordinator with the programming
of OPIRG York, including preparing for event coordination for the fall
2011. Duties include:

- Assist with summer programming at York University including August
“Alternative Media Workshop series” and monthly workshops, film
screenings and events
- Assist Volunteer Coordinator in process of planning for week long
DisOrientation for September 2011
- Assist in coordination of Disorientation Committee, including
coordinating meeting times with other student and community organizations
- Research and plan exciting new events to host on and off the York
University campus
- Assist in planning a Back to School Fair including Alternative
Disorientation concert and Social Justice Fair Administrative support
around event planning with volunteer coordinator
- Plan and connect with organizations and groups on campus to work on
events throughout the summer and fall
- Assist in coordination of logistics for Fall Volunteer Recruitment Drive
- Creating and putting together a resource booklet on social change in
the York community