[Ste-Em] THIS WEEK!: DisORIENTATION 2011: A different side of student life! (film, workshops, tabling fair, panel, block party, & more!)

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[please post and forward widely! welcome to all! all events are FREE!]

*The Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at Concordia presents:
DISORIENTATION 2011: A different side of student life!*
*September 19-23 - Concordia University, MONTRÉAL
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*HIGHLIGHTS:*
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** MONDAY: QPIRG Concordia Open House
* MONDAY: Activism 101 Workshop*
** MONDAY: "Cultures of Resistance" Film Screening by Cinema Politica*
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** TUESDAY: Theatre for Change Workshop*
** TUESDAY: Harper Mutiny! A People’s Assembly*
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** WEDNESDAY: Campus / Community Tabling Fair + BBQ Lunch *
** WEDNESDAY: Radical Walking Tour of Concordia
* WEDNESDAY: Convergence Journal Launch / CURE 5 à 7

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** THURSDAY: Keynote Panel: “Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Your
Education” *
*with Matt Hern, Ellen Gabriel & Marty Fink*
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* FRIDAY: Bethune Block Party: **A teach-in and demonstration to reclaim
campus and community space*
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*Free & welcome to all: new students & returning students; members of the
campus & the community.
Full information at: http://qpirgconcordia.org/disorientation or read more
below.*

[*Accessibility*: All our events are free and open to new and returning
Concordia students and community members. With the exception of parts of the
Radical Campus Walking Tour, all our events are wheelchair accessible. Many
of our events are taking place in the QPIRG Concordia space. Our building
has a ramp but it is steep. The doors to enter the building do not open
automatically. There is one accessible washroom on our floor. Please let us
know if you would like assistance entering our space. We encourage anyone
wishing to attend DISORIENTATION to get in touch with any accessibility
needs and we will do our best to meet them. If you require childcare or
English to French whisper translation during any events, please contact us
by September 15 at 514-848-7585 or info at qpirgconcordia.org.]


SCHEDULE IN BRIEF (full details below):

MONDAY, September 19, 2011
* 12pm -- QPIRG Concordia Open House
* 1pm – Activism for Students 101 workshop @ QPIRG Concordia – 1500 de
Maisonneuve West, #204
* 7pm – Cinema Politica film screening: Cultures of Resistance @ H110
Auditorium – 1455 de Maisonneuve West

TUESDAY, September 20, 2010
* 1pm – “Theatre for Change” workshop w/ Ponni Arasu (part 1) @ H760 – 1455
de Maisonneuve West
* 6pm – HⒶrper Mutiny: a People’s Assembly @ Hall Building 7th Floor CSU
lounge – 1455 de Maisonneuve West

WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2011
* 11am-2pm – Campus / Community Tabling Fair + People’s Potato BBQ Lunch @
the Terrace, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 2nd floor behind Java U
* 2pm – Radical Walking Tour of Concordia, meet @ the Terrace, 1455 de
Maisonneuve West, 2nd floor behind Java U
* 5pm – Convergence #2 Undergraduate & Community Research Journal Launch /
Community-University Research Exchange (CURE) “5 à 7”, @ QPIRG Concordia –
1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204

THURSDAY, September 22, 2010
* 1pm – “Theatre for Change” workshop w/Ponni Arasu (part 2) @ QPIRG
Concordia – 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204
* 6:30pm – Keynote Panel: “Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Your
Education” with speakers: Matt Hern, Ellen Gabriel, and Marty Fink @ Hall
Building 7th Floor CSU lounge – 1455 de Maisonneuve West

FRIDAY, September 23, 2010
* 12pm – Bethune Block Party: A teach-in and demonstration to reclaim campus
and community space – QPIRG Concordia’s closing disORIENTATION event! @ de
Maisonneuve Boulevard, between Guy & DeMaisonneuve (rain or shine!)


FULL DETAILS & DESCRIPTIONS:

*MONDAY, September 19, 12pm-6pm
QPIRG Concordia Open House *
*@ QPIRG Concordia -- 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204*

Come by the Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at Concordia to
learn more about the projects, publications, initiatives and working groups
of your campus-community link for social change.

QPIRG's core projects include: Study In Action
(undergraduate/community/artist research conference), the
Community-University Research Exchange (CURE), and a Resource Library and
Poster Archive. QPIRG's publications include School Schmool (activist day
planner and radical guide), Convergence (a journal of undergraduate and
community research) and At The Heart of Resistance (working groups journal).
QPIRG's 30 working groups organize on a wide variety of issues ranging from
anti-war organizing to prison justice, from art skillsharing to immigrant
rights, from international solidarity to independent media. The QPIRG space
is wheelchair accessible, with public computer terminals, wireless internet,
as well as a lounge and meeting space. Come by our Open House -- which will
include snacks and beverages -- and learn more about social and
environmental justice on campus and in the community.


*MONDAY, September 19, 1pm-3pm
Activism for Students 101 workshop *
*@ QPIRG Concordia – 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204*

This workshop is the first in this year’s monthly sessions about activism
and community involvement for students. These sessions are meant for anyone
who is curious or interested in getting more involved in their community,
and engaging in social and environmental justice issues. “Activism for
Students 101” will include an overview of collectives, groups,
organizations, campaigns and projects that people can join or volunteer, as
well as answer any questions participants might have about social justice
organizing in the Montreal context. We will also discuss QPIRG’s
anti-oppression, grassroots organizing framework. Activism for Students 101
is part of QPIRG Concordia’s mandate to make meaningful links between the
campus and the community. Join us and learn more about how to get involved.
No need to register, just show up!


*MONDAY, September 19, 7pm
Cinema Politica film screening: CULTURES OF RESISTANCE*
*@ H110 Auditorium – 1455 de Maisonneuve West*

Directed by Iara Lee (2011 / 73 min)
English – Arabic – Burmese – Xhosa – Farsi – Farsi – French – Hebrew –
Portuguese – Spanish – Vietnamese / S.T. English

In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, acclaimed filmmaker Iara Lee embarked
on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict
and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction. After several years,
traveling over five continents, Iara encountered growing numbers of people
who committed their lives to promoting change. From Iran, where graffiti and
rap became tools in fighting government repression, moving on to Brazil,
where musicians reach out to slum kids and transform guns into guitars, and
ending in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon, where photography, music,
and film have given a voice to those rarely heard, CULTURES OF RESISTANCE
explores how art and creativity can be ammunition in the battle for peace
and justice.

See Cinema Politica’s website: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/concordia for
more details regarding this screening and the entire 2011-2012 program.


*TUESDAY, September 20, 1pm
“Theatre for Change” workshop w/ Ponni Arasu (part 1) *
*@ H760 – 1455 de Maisonneuve West*

Theatre as a tool for social change has a long history across the world.
There is no better way to say what you want to say than drama! Come learn to
use theatre as a way to get your point across easily, while having a blast
yourself. The process of working as a theatre artist, the challenge, love,
warmth and camaraderie is unforgettable and its effect stellar. History has
shown us this repeatedly. Come and get a taste of what all this drama is
about! This form of theatre is used extensively within student activism on
campuses. This workshop will enable students to do the same on their campus.
Participants attending part one of the workshop are strongly encouraged to
attend part two as well. Space is limited, please arrive early, and remember
to wear comfy clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.


*TUESDAY, September 20, 6pm
HⒶrper Mutiny: a People’s Assembly *
*@ Hall Building 7th Floor CSU lounge – 1455 de Maisonneuve West*

The Stephen Harper Conservatives have secured a majority government for the
next four years. The coming years of austerity, cutbacks and regressive
social policies will be a huge challenge for social and environmental
justice movements. We encourage students and community members to join the
“Harper Mutiny,” a teach-in and discussion about the policies of the
Conservative government and how to effectively resist them in the coming
years. We will learn more, from local campus and community-based groups,
about the Harper government’s policies on education & accessibility,
immigrant rights, national security, crime and prisons, the environment, the
economy and more. Join the Harper Mutiny on September 20. Let’s build
resistance together!


*WEDNESDAY, September 21, 11am-2pm
Campus / Community Tabling Fair, + People’s Potato BBQ lunch *
*@ the Terrace, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 2nd floor behind Java U*

Come see what resources and volunteer opportunities exist on campus and in
the Montreal community with more than 25 local groups present. A free BBQ
lunch will be served by the People’s Potato.


*WEDNESDAY, September 21, 2pm-4pm
Radical Walking Tour of Concordia meet *
*@ the Terrace, 1455 de Maisonneuve West, 2nd floor behind Java U*

Come learn more about social justice struggles at Concordia University and
beyond. Topics include: The 1969 Sir George Williams Computer Center Riot;
The 1970 Santhanam Affair; The 1987 Day of Action Against Tuition Hikes; The
2002 Netanyahu Riot/Uprising on Campus; and more. As well, learn about food
politics, feminism, gender liberation, corporatization and campus space,
environmental justice and sustainability, and labour politics The walking
tour will start at the end of the QPIRG Campus Tabling Fair, on the Terrace
behind Java U in the Hall Building, and move to other areas of campus
shortly afterwards. The tour will last approximately 2 hours.


*WEDNESDAY, September 21, 5pm-7pm
Convergence #2 Undergraduate & Community Research Journal Launch /
Community-University Research Exchange (CURE) “5 à 7” *
*@ QPIRG Concordia – 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204*

Join us for the launch of CONVERGENCE #2 (an undergraduate and community
research journal). New copies of the 100+ page journal will be available for
distribution.

As well, this event will serve as the launch of the new Community-University
Research Exchange (CURE) website, with our new logo! There will be short
presentations about CURE projects, from students, faculty and community
members.  Join us to meet other students, faculty and community members who
share a common passion about community-based social justice research.


*THURSDAY, September 22, 2011
“Theatre for Change” workshop w/Ponni Arasu (part 2) *
*@ QPIRG Concordia – 1500 de Maisonneuve West, #204*

See above for full description. *Participants wishing to attend part two of
the workshop must also have been present for part one.


*THURSDAY, September 22, 6:30pm
Keynote Panel: “Don’t Let School Get in the Way of Your Education” with
speakers: Matt Hern, Ellen Gabriel, and Marty Fink *
*@ Hall Building 7th Floor CSU lounge – 1455 de Maisonneuve West*

This engaging panel will address alternative forms of teaching, rethinking
the academy, and radical approaches to education. The discussion will
include a variety of perspectives on learning both within and outside of the
university context. Come to learn more about critical perspectives on
school, schooling and education.

About the speakers:
Matt Hern is co-director of the Purple Thistle Centre in Vancouver, and
author author of numerous books & articles including “Everywhere, All the
Time” & “DeSchooling Our Lives.”
Ellen Gabriel is a member of the Longhouse at Kanehsatà:ke, artist & former
president of the Quebec Native Women’s Association
Marty Fink is a part-time faculty member of Concordia's Simone de Beauvoir
Institute & the Department of English, working to represent queer and
transgender culture through the teaching and creation of comics and zines.


*FRIDAY, September 23, 12pm-6pm
Bethune Block Party: A teach-in and demonstration to reclaim campus and
community space *
*@ Norman Bethune Statue, on de Maisonneuve Boulevard, between Guy and
Mackay*

Workshops – Speakers – Music – Art – Food – Kids Activities – Tabling Fair –
Discussion – and more!

FREE Lunch serving by People’s Potato at 12:30pm.
LIVE radio broadcast by CJLO.
VOX-POP by CUTV.
ART making & graffiti on-site.
OPEN-MIC with local buskers, musicians & performers.
KIDS Zone for children and their parents.
BRING your decorations to display and hang in the Square.

THE ISSUES: Public Space – Gentrification – Poverty – Independent Media –
Community – Environmental & Social Justice – Accessibility – Art &
Resistance – Food Sovereignty – Free Education

Welcome to all!  This is a child-friendly event. Rain or shine.

The BETHUNE BLOCK PARTY is an afternoon-long demonstration & teach-in, to
reclaim both campus and community space, and to create and celebrate
community in the heart of downtown Montreal. Bethune Square -- de
Maisonneuve Boulevard between Guy & Mackay -- will be transformed into a
grassroots and accessible space to share food, music, art & ideas. Join us!

Scheduled workshops/discussions include:
2:00-3:00pm: Access to space on campus (CSU & allies)
2:00-3:00pm: Alternative food distribution and radical food politics
(People's Potato & Frigo Vert)
3:15-4:15pm: Access to education (Free Education Montreal)
3:15-4:15pm: Gentrification in Montreal (QPIRG Concordia & allies)
4:30-5:30pm: Independent and alternative media (CUTV, CJLO & allies)
4:30-5:30pm: Occupying public space worldwide (inspiring examples from
Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, Spain & Chile)

Participating and Organizing Groups:
CJLO – CUTV -- Concordia Student Union (CSU) – Free Education Montreal –
Frigo Vert – QPIRG Concordia – People’s Potato – Graduate Students'
Association (GSA)
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