[opirgyork] Working Group Deadline + DisO meeting this week!

[OPIRG York]

Hi Everyone!

Check out the callout for Working Groups- the DEADLINE IS THIS THURSDAY!
Also we have a DisOrientation meeting this Wednesday @ 1pm to help plan
OPIRG's annual alternative frosh week at York U! Also stay tuned for an
events digest coming soon!


WORKING GROUPS INFORMATION & APPLICATION
<http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups>

The full application package and working group policies for OPIRG York are
available at the above link as well! Please check out the callout and apply
to be a working group! *The deadline to apply is Friday, July 25th.*

*Working Group Application Deadline is July 25th, 2014.Please send your
applications to opirgyork at gmail.com
<opirgyork at gmail.com> andvictoria at opirgyork.ca
<victoria at opirgyork.ca>.*Only digital applications will be accepted- please
contact us for any questions.*

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*What role do working groups play at OPIRG?*

Working groups are central to the functioning of OPIRG.  They consist of a
group of volunteers who work on a specific issue pertaining to
anti-oppressive, anti-colonial, anti-imperialist, social justice and
environmental issues. The working groups are dedicated to enacting change
on campus and/or in the broader community, and function autonomously.
 Working groups receive funding from OPIRG and access to the OPIRG office.
OPIRG York is committed to change at York University but we ALSO envision
larger community interaction. We want to blend student organizing with
grassroots activism to ensure broad social and environmental change. Thus,
we are encouraging applications for working groups with a broad vision,
especially those who come from traditionally marginalized communities.

*The 2013-2014 OPIRG York working groups are:*

- YU Free Press
- Environmental Justice
- Students Against Israeli Apartheid
- Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA-ON)
- Students for a Free Tibet
- Incendies
- Revolutionary Student Movement
- Revolutionary Literature and Art
- Arts for Change
- Queer and Trans Womyn Without Borders


The OPIRG York board will approve new working group applications soon after
the deadline and members will be notified for a mandatory first meeting and
trainings - so please send in your applications of interest as soon as
possible- DEADLINE IS JULY 25th, 2014.(http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups)

Interested in joining one of our existing or past working groups, we can
put you in touch! Our working groups are always looking for new members,
volunteers and people who are passionate about the many issues that they
cover!

*If there is a social justice/political issue that you would like to work
on that isn’t represented start your own! We provide lots of support,
funding and outreach help to get your issue out there to the York
community.*

For more information on how to get involved with one of our working groups,
email victoria at opirgyork.ca and look online for more information plus the
application package here: http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups.


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*DisOrientation 2014 Needs You -- Planning Meeting, July 23rd, 1pm*

*Date*: Wednesday, July 23rd
*Time*: 1pm - 3pm
*Location*: Room 311B Student Centre, York University
*Contact*: victoria at opirgyork.ca, victoria.opirg at gmail.com

We are looking for folks from all walks of life to join us this year to be
a part of DisOrientation 2014, which promises to be a series of exciting
and engaging events that will promote and support critical thinking and
activism in our communities on and off campus. By bringing together a range
of campus and community groups, DisO aims to draw the links between the
many different kinds of political, environmental and social justice based
organizing that exists on campus and in our communities.

This year’s DisOrientation is to be held on and near the York University
campus, from Monday, September 22nd to Friday, September 26th. Throughout
the week, OPIRG York and partner organizations will be offering a series of
amazing workshops, panels and teach-ins, filled with storytelling,
skills-sharing and art-making. DisO is fundamentally about sharing skills,
stories, and knowledge that demonstrate the vibrant talents and
capabilities we all possess!

*Ideas we are looking at for this year:*

1. political comedy night with Aamer Rahman
2. queerness & disability, transformative justice, sex work
3. Alternative Media - YU Free Press
4. Divestment - fossil fuels, war and occupation, university investments
(pushing campaigns like EJ, BDS)
5. End Immigration Detention
6. Program Corporatization (@ York U and universities)
7. JFAAP, Jane-Finch community, gentrification
8. gender based violence
9. zine making (re. self-care, positive space)
10. art attack (hands-on art - screenprinting, stencilling, etc).

All are welcome! All events will be free and wheelchair accessible!!


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*VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:*
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We need volunteers for the following:

Event Logistics Team:
Well organized? Think on your feet? Wanna watch magic happen?
- Assist Programming Coordinator with event coordination
- Be the go-to person on the day of for workshops
- Participate in the DisOrientation events
- Ensure that facilitators have what they need

Promotion/Outreach Team:
Wanna meet people and have lots of energy? This is the team for you!
- Promote and give out DisOrientation programs
- Help staff give class talks
- Poster and leaflet handing out
- Table Schmoozing/chilling

Media Documentation Team:
Love Media? Recording? Video? Wanna learn about these things?
- Audio recording each event
- Film/Video recording each event
- Photographing each event
*All equipment and training will be provided

Anything Else!!

If you're interested and unable to attend, please email Victoria at:
victoria at opirgyork.ca & victoria.opirg at gmail.com

Thank You!
http://diso2014.opirgyork.ca/

-OPIRG York
www.opirgyork.ca
416-736-5724
opirg at yorku.ca



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-OPIRG York
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www.opirgyork.ca
416-736-5724
opirg at yorku.ca



*There are many ways to get involved at OPIRG. Apply to be a working
group: **http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups
<http://opirgyork.ca/working-groups>*
Contact victoria at opirgyork.ca for further information.

*We also have two collectives: *PrOPIRGanda Radio and the Radical Reading
Room. You can contact us about ways to get involved in these collectives:
opirgyork at gmail.com.

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