PIRGSPECTIVES Summer 2013

PIRGSPECTIVES ONTARIO PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP MCMASTER

spring - summer 2013

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Meet our summer student staff Fossil Freedom at McMaster Seeking REFUGE AiLi Wang - Volunteer Profile Hamilton Street Tree Project Becoming ONE WITH OPIRG Alex Ramirez - Board Profile Centre3 Re Brand’s Hamilton Alternative Welcome Week

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s we drift into summer, OPIRG McMaster looks back on a busy and productive year, with a few bittersweet goodbyes to graduating students, while the transitional nature of school simultaneously brings new volunteers eager to find ways to contribute to social and environmental issues. There are many paths to take, through our various working groups, doing research in our resource centre, or by helping with the various tasks that a small notfor-profit organization invariably encounters, there’s something for everyone here.

This newsletter contains articles that reveal the breadth of OPIRG’s involvement on campus and in the city, and, as always, it is volunteers and students making major contributions. The articles speak for themselves, but I want to take a moment to thank the writers and editors who have helped with this issue of PIRGspectives: writers Elysia Petrone, Jen Nicholl, Jonathan Valencia, Nina Chopra, Justine Schultes, Sarah Salise, and Mary Kimamo, Photographer Caitlin E. Scott and volunteer editors (who sometimes doubled as writers) Jen Nicholl, Sarah Salise, Sam Lawrence, Huma Abid, Eemaan Thind, and Victoria Tweedie. Thank you!

We will hit the ground running in September with a new web site and our new and returning working groups!

Alternative Welcome Week turns four-years-old this fall with another amazing array of free events to introduce students to the issues and the culture of Hamilton. We hope you will be part of the action!

Randy Kay, Coordinator of Volunteers Check us out online at www.opirg.ca, on facebook and twitter, or come by the office in McMaster University Student Centre room 229 OPIRG McMaster is a student funded, student directed not-for profit organization with a mandate to 1. Engage in charitable non-profit research and activities to advance the welfare of the University and general community; 2. To execute, sponsor and publish educational studies and programs to advance the welfare of the University and general community; 3. To facilitate and encourage students to develop their research and advocacy skills in order to become active and informed citizens; To make diverse view points available to the University and general community.

Cover photo: Keith Street, May 2013, Hamilton ON by Randy Kay

Clockwise from top lef Ian Chisholm: Migrant Health Project Coordinato Mary Kimamo: Alternat\ive Welcome Week Coordinato Jonathan Valencia: Street Tree Projec Coordinator READ FULL BIOS at the OPIRG Blog www.opirgmcmaster.blogspot.ca

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tudents today have been cast as a generation defined by apathy.

Pundits and politicians routinely make sweeping statements about us being unconcerned with politics, but despite these proclamations, a new movement is growing on campuses across Canada.

In Hamilton, Fossil Free McMaster, an OPIRG working group, is an example proving the stereotype wrong. This group of students, alumni, faculty and community members has witnessed the effects of climate change first hand; the increase in intensity and frequency of storms, more homes flooded and more damage to local agriculture. That is why they want to see their University take its substantial endowment funds out of the fossil fuel industry, an industry that is fueling the climate crisis.

They believe it is unconscionable to finance education with investments that will condemn the planet to climate disaster. They are asking for an immediate freeze of any new investment in fossil-fuel companies. They want divestment of existing funds to occur within five years.

Fossil Free McMaster spent the winter semester giving class talks and tabling in the student centre. They collected over 500 signatures so far and endorsements from faculty and student government. They now await a reply from the President of McMaster Dr. Patrick Deane. The group urged Dr. Deane, who has signed the Hamilton Climate Change Charter, to take the next step and commit the University to the divestment strategy. By signing the Hamilton Climate Change Charter in 2011, McMaster agreed to initiate the mitigation and adaptation of climate change and to take on responsibility and act to reduce GHG emissions. A report by Blue/ Green Alliance found that investing in renewables creates more jobs than fossil fuel investments. McMaster could be a leader on climate and if they reinvestment in solutions, they could help build more opportunities for students and prospective students.

Climate change has long been an issue close to the hearts of students.

But under the Harper government, students have felt particularly disenfranchised. They watched the death of the Kyoto Accord and the dismantling of Federal environmental laws that roll out the red carpet for the expansion of one of the dirtiest energy sources on the planet, the tar sands. Furthermore, they witness the government subsidize these same companies at roughly $1.4 billion a year.

The divestment movement has caught the imagination of students feeling frustrated by the Harper’s highhanded majority. All of a sudden students are empowered. They can see a path to change and there is hope that student power can make a difference. With over $400 billion in the

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collected endowments, divestment at North American campuses has the potential to do similar things for climate change as it did for the movement to end South African Apartheid. Elizabeth May called the divestment from fossil fuels, the most important student movement of our time. There are already more than a dozen campuses with campaigns in Canada and we’re only getting started.

The movement arose this past fall in the United States thanks to 350.org’s Bill Mckibben’s “Do the Math Tour” where he clarified that most of the identified reserves of fossil fuels must stay in the ground if the planet is to avoid catastrophic climate change.

The movement has spread like a drought-induced-wildfire and there are now over 300 campaigns launched on campuses in North America. Thus far Unity College in Maine, Hampshire College in Massachusetts and Sterling College in Vermont have official divested. Fossil Free McMaster is hoping their school will be the first Canadian campus to divest.

“it is unconscionable to finance education with investments that will condemn the planet to climate disaster.”

Elysia Petrone is the Eastern Canada Organizer for Fossil Free Canada and is based in Hamilton.

Fossil Free McMaster is an OPIRG McMaster Working Group Note: *Opirg McMaster agreed at their AGM to investigate their investments. **If your PIRG would like to start a similar campaign, send an e-mail to divest@gofossilfree.ca 3

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be able to speak a few words of English; children, elders, adults, women and men; many will have not yet received any vaccines; all will have more than one issue that can be addressed within a 15 Hamilton Centre for minute time slot. This insight provided clarity as to how local primary care clinics would lack the Newcomer Health

By Jen Nicholl resources, in regards to both knowledge and time, to address the specific needs of this population and how prior to Refuge, many would “fall through the cracks.”

Within the core of downtown Hamilton, at 183 “out of the box” Hughson Street South, a Refuge for newcomers When asked about her experiences at Refuge, to Hamilton can be found. Within eyeshot of St. Grafe described how volunteers are called upon Joseph’s Hospital, this unassuming health centre to continuously to think “out of the box” and seeks to support the newcomer Hamilton population, find ways to address the complex tasks at hand. government assisted refugees, refugee claimants, and When asked how being McMaster graduate permanent residents with some time restrictions. student has impacted her practice, Grafe Aside from being dedicated to addressing the needs responded emphatically, “I take what I learn and within this unique community; all of the Doctors, have an application for it, as a student you learn Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and specialists something, and now I can apply that.” Grafe was fueling the Centre donate their time and expertise. also to speak to Refuge’s partnerships with two Refuge began in 2011. Formed by Registered Nurse of Hamilton’s Secondary Schools and McMaster Hodan Ali and Physician Dr. Elisabeth Canisius School of Nursing, describing her presence within the Hamilton Newcomer Health Centre strives to these schools as an example of an out of the box address an identified need within the community. strategy, to continue to support the newcomer/ As many of those new to Hamilton and Canada, refugee community. require specialized care. The Hamilton Centre for Newcomer Health supports newcomers and refugees June 17, National Day of Action within Hamilton by providing accessible culturally When asked how McMaster student could become appropriate care. involved, Grafe listed a need for awareness and “fall through the cracks” resources. Stating there is high need for translator Current McMaster graduate student and Nurse services, specifically those who can speak Polish Practitioner Sue Grafe, shared her perspective and or Hungarian. Finally, Grafe highlighted June 17th experiences regarding Refuge. Grafe was able to the National Day of Action against refugee health provide insight into what she described as a “schism” cuts, as a way to raise awareness at 55 Bay Street in regards to refugee and newcomer health care.

North, in front of the regional Citizenship and Broadly speaking, while the Federal Government Immigration office. For more information please is responsible for the settlement of refugees and contact hamiltonnoifhcuts@gmail.com. newcomers, the provision of health care is a Provincial Refuge is a transitional clinic that focuses on responsibility; this division leads to a numerous providing care and services to newcomers and barriers in providing high quality continuous care. refugees within the heart of downtown. Clinic These barriers are compounded by the unique and hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:30 pm, with varied needs of the refugee/newcomer community. a pediatric clinic every second Thursday from Grafe pooled her extensive knowledge surrounding 5:30 pm to 8pm. For more information visit their this population to describe a scenario; 8-12 family website at: http://www.newcomerhealth.ca/. members filling a walk-in waiting area; one or two will 4.

Hamilton’s National Day of Action against refugee health cuts, June 17, in front of Citizenship and Immigration Office on Bay Street photo from facebook page www.facebook.com/HamiltoniansForMigrantAndRefugeeHealth

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ALANNA MITCHELL

Environmentalist and Author

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More Information: chaplain@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 x24207

Sponsored by: Institute for Globalization & the Human Condition; CUPE 3906; McMaster Campus Ministries Council; Advocacy and Action for Social Justice Club; McMaster Centre for Climate Change; School of Geography and Earth Sciences; United Church Hamilton Conference; OPIRG McMaster; McMaster Initiative for Water Working Group; MACgreen; United Nations University, Institute for Water, Environment and Health;

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The Complete Guide to Feeding Your Family for Less Than $400 a Month (While Eating Better Than You Ever Thought Possible) Reduce your grocery bills 40-60% *without* clipping coupons.

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Seeking Proposals which enhance our local community's ability to respond to the pressures associated with climate-change and environmental degradation

See http://www.opirg.ca/PIG For Details

Wednesday, October 10 @ 12:30 PM MUSC 230 7.

MADE IN THE SHADE Hamilton Street Tree Project

By Jonathan Valencia

Air pollution is of great concern around the world.

Even in residential areas the air quality is such that being physically active outdoors may lead to a trip to the hospital. Hamilton’s Ward 3 Keith Neighbourhood faces challenges with air quality since a 2011 “Mobile Air Quality Monitoring to Determine Local Impacts” study by Rotek Environmental found some of the worst local air quality in the city on Wentworth Street North by the Eva Rothwell Centre.

Pollutants such as particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10),sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx), nitrogen monoxide (NO) were in higher concentration compared to the city’s average -where the mortality rate is increased on average by 11.5% based on pollutants alone - the Keith Neighbourhood mortality rate due to pollution increases to 18.4% – 6.9% higher than the city’s average.

This means that for every 100 deaths in this area, 18 of them will be pollution related.

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Air pollution cannot be considered in isolation and strategies to address this issue effect more than just air quality alone. OPIRG McMaster came up with a project to target the city of Hamilton’s existing free Street Tree program to areas without much urban forest canopy and an identified air pollution problem. The goal is simply to get more free street trees to where they are most needed.

Trees, we know, have been shown to substantially reduce air and noise pollution, as well as improve energy conservation and property values.

Air Pollution Trees are associated with decreasing air pollution. Trees are able to trap PM2.5 and PM10, dust, and ash. They are also able to absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and produce oxygen via photosynthesis. In one year a tree will absorb CO2 equivalent to what a car driving 42,000 km would produce. In terms of oxygen, over the course of one day, one tree can cover an acre, producing enough oxygen for 18 people. By reducing particulate matter, absorbing CO2, and producing oxygen, trees reduce air pollution. This has a positive impact on both air quality and respiratory health.

Noise Pollution and Energy Conservation Trees are also linked with reduction in noise pollution and energy conservation. They are able to reduce sound pollution by approximately 5-10 decibels. As a reference, street traffic is approximately 50-60 decibels; planting trees would provide a 20% reduction in noise. In addition to reducing noise, trees are also able to decrease energy usage.

By planting a tree on the southwestern side of your residence, up to a 25% reduction can be seen in energy consumption. The effect of trees is not limited to providing cooling shade in the spring and summer months. In colder temperatures trees are able to act as windbreakers – lowering the need for heat and reducing the effect of snow drift.

Aesthetic Value While trees are able to improve the quality of air we breathe, they also have a strong aesthetic value. This translates to trees ability to increase property values. This is illustrated by a 5 to 15% property value difference between properties with trees versus without. In addition to property values, recent studies have shown that trees can enhance community economic stability. Trees attract businesses and tourists, as people tend to linger and shop longer along treelined streets.

Using trees offers both short and long term benefits. They can improve air quality, decrease energy conservation, alleviate noise pollution, and carry aesthetic value. There is an imperative to plant as many trees as possible, especially within areas like the Keith Neighborhood that are identified as having a need for improved air quality.

If you wish to know more about the project or want to take part in being part of the solution, you can e-mail me Jonathan Valencia, OPIRG McMaster’s Street Tree Project Coordinator at valenj@mcmaster.ca or talk to me at the OPIRG office.

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It was in the Winter 2013 semester that I had the wonderful opportunity to intern with OPIRG McMaster. I officially started working as of late January; I would have weekly meetings with my boss, Randy.

One of the key issues that he talked to me was the need to rebrand OPIRG’s image for increasing student University Student awareness about the organization. An idea of making a video for each McMaster of the OPIRG working groups that had Centre (MUSC 311) already been circulating. I took the initiative to present the working groups as a unified community, ‘One with OPIRG’.

Becoming ONE with OPIRG

By: Nina Chopra

The primary audience of the OPIRG videos was the McMaster Student Body, especially during class visits when we get a chance to let students know how they can get involved in the many OPIRG initiatives.

I had started making videos after reading week. I was given four groups to start with and I had scheduled to meet with members from each group. Before I met with each group, I took it upon myself to research the groups before the meeting. One of the most challenging aspects of my project was scheduling of meeting times. I also attended a working group social event so that I could film the people I hadn’t met. I did successfully manage to meet with all of them; In this case, I believe my persistence paid off.

In order to let the members of working groups feel comfortable in sharing their experiences, I would ask them to meet with me at the OPIRG office, and from there we would walk together to a different location.

The filming, I realized, was the easy part. Since I had limited experience in video editing, I set out to learn the editing software on my own using internet such as Google and YouTube. Having successfully filmed and edited 12 videos for OPIRG, I discovered a new passion for filmmaking and have even started using my new skills outside of OPIRG.

Reflecting on my overall experience with OPIRG, one of the most valuable skills I learnt was efficient and effective communication. I am grateful for the opportunity to get the word out about OPIRG. The working groups at OPIRG do amazing work everyday and I hope the videos will bring in more awareness for the causes they are fighting for.

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OPIRG BOARD PROFILE Alex Ramirez

Origins: East Toronto/Scarborough Education profile: Combined Honours, Labour Studies and Political Science, Bachelor of Social Science - conferred Spring 2012, McMaster University Specializing in conflict resolution, employment relations and workforce/career planning, alongside public policy, civic engagement & organizational governance Experience: Extensive and diverse engagement in activities, relating to volunteerism and social/political activism, including youth and community engagement Sampling of community roles: Chair, Council of Canadians,

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CHECK OUT OPIRG MCMASTER’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL at www.youtube.com/user/OPIRGmcmaster

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Bee Th rs, OPIR e p e e K e e ng Direct Democracy & Youth Division; Community Support/ Urban B w Worki e n ’s r e t s Organisational Advisor, Ngen Youth Centre; Member of the United Way McMa and Niagara Migrant Worker Interest Group; School Board Partner Group!

Vision: “I have developed a strong conviction that the creativity and -> brilliance of youth and ordinary citizens can solve many of society’s -----pressing problems, while building strong inclusive communities”

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RE BRAND YOUR CITY/YOUR SELF Community Research and Art: participants take on the Re: Brand Hamilton project Compiled by Sarah Salise

McMaster students were invited to participate in a youth-led community art project, Re: Brand Hamilton. Supported

by OPIRG McMaster and the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre, the Centre3 for Print and Media Arts hosted a series of workshops that are designed to identify new and existing cultural sites that are important to young people in Hamilton.

This research and action project will reach Hamilton youth from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds. Workshop results such as images and text from museum tours and history walks will be used in the production of promotional materials that participants will use to attract and connect young people to Hamilton.

Guided by Ingrid (the program coordinator), Alisha, Caitlin, Karen, Kevin and I (Sarah) were given the opportunity to revisit specific areas in the city. During this time, we had the opportunity to take in and reflect on the experience. We were encouraged to take photos, write down notes and sketch what we found was interesting or inspiring.

As a group, we decided to combine our symbols and drawings and screen print them on to a shirt.

At the end of the four day workshop, we gathered to answer some questions about the experience.

What drew you to Re: Brand Hamilton?

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learning new skills, like silk-screening. I was curious to learn how art could be used in the context of a “research project”.

Karen: I was taken by the idea of exploring Hamilton further and to meet others who enjoy being creative and participating in the city in their spare time.

Caitlin: I learned about it through a friend. She seemed so enthusiastic that I was intrigued.

Kevin: The opportunities to further acquaint myself with the downtown core, to engage myself with the city and its art culture and to make new friends are the factors that drew me to Re: Brand Hamilton Sarah: I like the idea of young people coming together and sharing their experiences of the city, I also like how we would be able to create something tangible in the end.

What was it like?

Caitlin: So much fun and I learned so much about the technical aspect of producing art.

Karen: It was different than I have imagined - in a good way. I enjoyed the relaxed yet productive atmosphere. The ease with which everyone discussed and pooled ideas were inspiring and very enjoyable to be part of.

Kevin: Very instructive, eye opening and creative! I was introduced to a new place and learned more about Hamilton’s history, as well as learned art techniques such as silk screen printing and relief prints.

Alisha: It was challenging creating a concept

and design as a group. We each brought different perspectives to the project, which was both exciting and sometimes hard to manage. Reflecting on how we perceive Hamilton and how this compared to our experiences exploring different neighbourhoods was also a big component of the project.

Sarah: It was like hanging out with cool people and learning about Hamilton’s history, especially when touring WAHC. Ingrid also had a series of activities for us to do that brought out our various perspectives on Hamilton.

Any favourite part (highlight)?

Karen: Printmaking. I’m a hands-on person, and having the opportunity to create something was the best part of the experience for me. Also great is the brainstorming part that came before any art-making.

Alisha: I loved exploring Hamilton with Ingrid and learning the stories behind buildings and local art. Working at the Print Studio was fantastic. I was able to meet artists, learn new skills and gain an awareness of different community initiatives.

Kevin: I really enjoyed the creative element of working on a team to create a design which we then got to print onto our own shirts.

Caitlin: The general atmosphere of being with people who are interested in art in Hamilton; t-shirt making.

Sarah: I really liked walking around downtown Hamilton. Ingrid was there to tell us stories and histories of buildings and

art works displayed on James St. N. We were able to see what we would have missed -like the wooden owls on top of one of the buildings in the area (look for it!).

Would you recommend it?

Kevin: I would definitely recommend this program since I was able to learn the tricks of the trade of print-making in a casual and creative environment.

Caitlin: I would totally recommend it even if they only have a casual interest in art.

Karen: Yes most definitely - it’s one of the best ways to connect in a city - by getting to know others as well as the city itself is an amazing experience.

Sarah: Whether they think they’re “artistic” or not, I recommend the workshop to any youth who wants to learn more about Hamilton or have something they want other youth to know about the city.

A statement from the program coordinator: “What led to the project was the experience with at-risk youth who are in our screen printing training program. Since we started Nu Deal in 2011, I had taken each group on a photo walk in the city in preparation for their Hamilton post card/t-shirt assignment. As we talked about what they liked in Hamilton, what they thought of the museums or attractions, I realized that there was a huge information gap. Even though the promotional materials issued by the city are available to a local audience, they did not reach the youth. In addition to this lack of outreach, many cultural institutions in the city present barriers that make them inaccessible.”

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While workshops for city youth will continue throughout the summer, there will be an Alternative Welcome Week version available this coming Fall 2013.

You can visit opirg.ca and sign up for the weekly email events listing to get updates on AWW as well as other events in the city. If you would like to know more or have questions about the project you can contact Sarah at sjsalise@gmail.com.

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IMAGES Courtesy Caitlin E. Scott 1.Group t-shirt design 2. Silk screening at Centre3, instructions

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ALTERNATIVE WELCOME WEEK 2013

by Mary Kimamo

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE FOR MCMASTER STUDENTS! MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9 • PIRGtopia – 11:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Mills Plaza) - A showcase of OPIRG working groups • Student Wellness Centre Open House – 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm • Pirate Cafe – 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm (MUSC 230) - Enjoy fair trade tea, coffee and chocolate sampling. Short film screening of Cafe Justicia. Hosted by the Guatemalan Working Group of OPIRG McMaster and Engineers Without Borders.

• D.I.Y. Cosmetics – 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm (MUSC 230) - This “Do It Yourself” workshop will teach you how to make your own body scrub and cleanser! 100% natural, fun and free! Please pre-register with amina.suhrwardy@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 • OPIRG McMaster Resource Centre Open House – 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm (MUSC 229) • Movie Screening: “Gold Fever” - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Chester New Hall, Room 104) Hosted by the Guatemalan Working Group of OPIRG McMaster.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Mac Supports Take Back the Night – 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (MUSC Marketplace) • Rape Culture: Call it What it Is! Workshop - 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm (Gilmour Hall 111, Council Chambers) • With Meaghan Ross of the Sexual Assault Centre (SACHA) and project co-ordinator of It’s Time to End Violence Against Women on Campus.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 • From Parking to Paradise: History Hike – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm (meet at MUSC 229) - Walk back in time and explore the founding of McMaster University in Hamilton, register for the hike by e-mailing randy.opirg@gmail.com • Positive Space Workshop • Re:Brand Hamilton Tour Part 1 – 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (MUSC 213) - OPIRG McMaster and Centre3 for Print and Media Arts invite McMaster University students to participate in the art-based research project Re: Brand Hamilton.

Please pre-register with sjsalise@gmail.com for this 2 afternoon workshop. Free, no prior art experience needed.

• Community Volunteer Action Volunteer Fair – 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (MUSC 311) • Take Back the Night – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (meet at MUSC 229) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 • Re: Brand Hamilton Tour 2 – 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm (meet at MUSC 229) • OPIRG’s Fabulous Friday the 13th Music and Dub Poetry Event in the Heart of Super Crawl • Experience a neighbourhood full of musicians, artists, photographers and more! You won’t want to miss it! Then join OPIRG for a full-filled Friday the 13th featuring dub poet, D-Lishus.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS!!! CENTRE3 FOR PRINT AND MEDIA ARTS, CANADIAN UNION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES (CUPE) 3906, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, AGING AND SOCIETY, FACIULTY OF ENGINEERING, GLOBALIZATION AND THE HUMAN CONDITION, LABOUR STUDIES, SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK, SOCIAL SCIENCES

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