[opirgyork] OPIRG York Events Digest‏

Tue Oct 13 10:49:04 PDT 2015

Hey

This week's digest includes events from some of our partner organizations
at York and in the community.  We are currently in the process of revamping
our volunteer program by instituting a committee structure to implement
outreach and programming initiatives at OPIRG-York.

If you're interested in volunteering at OPIRG York, or have any questions,
please get in touch with Naila at naila.opirgyork at gmail.com. We always need
volunteers! And stop by the OPIRG York office anytime -- Room 449C Student
Centre!

-- OPIRG York

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*TODAY'S DIGEST:*

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*Jane Finch Street Rally Against Poverty - October 16th*

*2) Toronto Queer Zine Fair - October 17th*

*//////////NEXT WEEK\\\\\\\\\\\*

*3) York Federation of Students - Xpressions Against Oppression October
19-23*********************

*1) Jane Finch Street Rally Against Poverty - October 16th*

On the occasion of International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and
JFAAP’s 7th anniversary (Oct. 17th), JOIN US for Drums, Live Music,
Dancing, Placards... and so much more!

Date: Friday, October 16, 2015

Times/Locations:
4:00 pm: Rally at South East corner of Jane & Finch
5:00 pm: March from the corner of Jane & Finch to the Driftwood Community
Centre (4401 Jane St.)
6:00 pm to 8pm: Dinner, performances & speeches on the occasion of
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty & JFAAP’s 7th Anniversary

2015 Federal election and our demands:

· Guaranteed minimum annual income so no one lives in poverty
· National Childcare programs to guarantee affordable childcare for all
· Housing for all: Ending homelessness & creating affordable Housing
· Status for All: No One is Illegal
· Minimum wage increase
· Secure retirement & better pensions for seniors
· End austerity measures & cuts to social services & community programs
· Affordable healthy food for all
· Stop tar sands pipelines and other environmental destructions caused by
governments and corporations

**Childcare available**
https://www.facebook.com/events/1702362316650477/

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Email: janefinchactionagainstpoverty at gmail.com
Organized by Jane Finch Action Against Poverty
2) Toronto Queer Zine Fair 2015

The Toronto Queer Zine Fair seeks to make space for traditionally
marginalized voices in the zine community. While accepting applications
from all self-identified queer/trans* folks, TQZF chooses to prioritize the
voices of trans women, trans women of colour, queer people of colour,
indigenous/two-spirited folks, and non-binary folks. Toronto Queer Zine
Fair is an alternative zine fair focusing on the radical and political
history/philosophy of zines and giving a platform to those often
under-represented in zine culture.

When:  Saturday October 17, 2015 11AM-7PM

Where:  Trinity -St Paul’s United Church, 472 Bloor St. W.

Cover:  Pay What You Can with a suggested donation of $5.  No one turned
away due to lack of funds.

https://www.facebook.com/events/448618611986630/

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3)York Federation of Students Presents:  XPRESSIONS AGAINST OPPRESSION

Xpressions Against Oppression (XAO) seeks to create those transformative
and revolutionary ideas through meaningful dialogue and organic discussion,
while taking into account our lived experiences. XAO is an annual weeks of
events that presents workshops, discussions, and performances of various
topics related to social justice and equity issues.

XAO aims to educate, engage, and empower students to take action of issues
that affect not only the general York community but the world as a whole.

* The York Federation of Students strives to create accessible and
inclusive spaces for all its members. If you have any accessibility needs,
please email campaigns at yfs.ca as soon as possible. *

Events for the week are:

*BUTTON MAKING AND COMMUNITY FOOD KITCHEN*

*Monday October 19* *, Vari Hall*

Join us for arts, crafts and free food in Vari Hall to kick off this year’s
Xpressions Against Oppression Week.

https://www.facebook.com/events/923590494399840/

*WORKSHOP & BOOK READING WITH LEAH LAKSHMI*

*Monday October 19, 2015 6PM-8pm, Room 313 Student Centre*

Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha is a queer disabled femme writer,
performance artist and educator of Burgher/Tamil Sri Lankan and Irish/Roma
ascent. Join us for a reading and workshop based on the release of her new
book.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1643144512613402/

*SOCIAL JUSTICE FAIR *

*Tuesday October 20, 2015 10AM – 4PM: Vari Hall, Ross Link & Central Square*

Want to get involved in social justice & equity initiatives on campus? The
Social Justice Fair will introduce you to social justice based clubs and
organizations here at York. This event is in partnership with OPIRG York.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1079465602071160/

*COMPLEXITIES OF CONSENT*

*Tuesday October 20, 2015, * *5PM – 8PM: Student Centre, Room 313*

In this discussion based workshop we will be engaging in conversations
about the importance of consent, negotiating consent in everyday situations
and discussing consent from an intersectional perspective. This workshop is
in partnership with SASSL

https://www.facebook.com/events/409467575925063/

*XPLORING INTERSECTIONS: QUEERNESS AND DISABILITY *

*Wednesday October 21, 2015: 3PM – 5PM: Student Centre, Room 313*

This panel strives to be a safer space for queer, disabled folks to have
conversations. The discussion will be around topics that include disability
and relationships and navigating consent.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1698697337029034/

*XPRESS YOURSELF: A NIGHT OF RHYMES OF RESISTANCE*

*Wednesday October 21, 2015 :6:30PM – 8:00PM Nat Taylor Cinema *

Xpress Yourself aims to provide a platform for exploring ways combatting
oppression through the arts. Come enjoy the power of spoken word and
performance art.

https://www.facebook.com/events/412807105583720/

*COMBATTING ANTI-BLACKNESS ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES *

*Thursday October 22, 2015: 2PM – 4PM: Student Centre, Room 313*

This panel discussion, which aims to centre black students, will focus on
defining, naming and combatting anti-blackness. Through an intersectional
lens we will explore the increasing use of violent force on black bodies
from the Toronto and campus police. This event is in partnership with YUBSA

https://www.facebook.com/events/1508030039507120/

*XAO KEYNOTE SPEAKER: BELL HOOKS*

*Thursday October 22, 2015: 6:30PM – 9:30PM, CLH L*

Join us for an evening with bell hooks: cultural critic, feminist theorist,
and writer.

She is celebrated as one of American’s leading public intellectuals and the
author of more than seventeen books $2 Student Tickets | $5 Community
Tickets.

*This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at the
Members' Services Office.

https://www.facebook.com/events/448312388692399/

*PROFILE THIS: END ISLAMOPHOBIA *

*Friday October 23, 2015: 3PM – 5PM, CLH J*

Muslims in Canada have been facing an increasing level of Islamophobia.
Particularly affected are young Muslims growing up in a post 9/11 world,
women wearing niqab and hijab, and those of more visible displays of faith.
During this panel we’ll be discussing ways to create greater levels of
inclusion within Canada and moreover, within the York Community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/988028471253496/
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