[opirgyork] OPIRG York Events Digest October 19-23

Mon Oct 19 12:21:08 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!  You can also come by our info table TOMORROW during the Social
Justice Fair happening in collaboration with the York Federation of
Students Xpressions Against Oppression week of events!

-- OPIRG York

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*TODAY'S DIGEST:*

*///////////YORK\\\\\\\\\\\\ **1) **York Federation of Students -
Xpressions Against Oppression October 19-23*

*2) Osgoode Society Against Institutional Injustice Presents:  The Police
Access Request Initiative - October 20*

3)* ONGOING:*  *Centre for Women & Trans People at York (CWTP) Referendum
petition*

*//////////COMMUNITY\\\\\\\\\\\*

*4) **SEX SALON Presents:  **CITIZENSHIP, MIGRATION, AND VIOLENCE** - **October
29, 2015*

*5) Building Power in Our Communities: The Fight for Racial and Economic
Justice – October 30, 2015*

*6) **Infographics: Storytelling through data for unions, not-for-profits
and social justice organizations – November 19*

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*1)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:

*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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2) *Osgoode Society Against Institutional Injustice Presents:  The Police
Access Request Initiative*

Have you ever been carded by police?
Are you interested in learning what kind of information the police have on
you?

If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions the Osgoode Society
Against Institutional Injustices (OSAII) invites you to the Police Access
Request Initiative.

OSAII has created this event to provide a simple way for members of the
public to obtain police data that has been gathered by carding or by any
other means. Participants will have the opportunity to file a Freedom of
Information (FOI) request with Osgoode law students who have been trained
in filing and submitting these request forms.

All records are kept confidential and not shared with any third parties.

The Toronto Police Service offers civilians a chance to apply directly for
their records, however some civilians may feel intimidated by the process
and that is why OSAII is offering this service to the public.

The following is a list of the most common types of requests processed
through the Toronto Police Services' Access and Privacy Section:

· Records of Arrest
· General Occurrences; Incident Reports
· Memorandum Book Notes
· Witness statements or contact information

· Police related 9-1-1 Emergency calls

LOCATION: Osgoode Hall Law School, Room 1003
DATE: Wednesday, October 21st, 2015
TIME: 1230 to 230 PM

*If you choose to have a request form filled at this event please bring a
piece of ID with you.

For more information on the event and how to make requests yourself you can
check out the OSAII website here: http://www.osaii.org/initiatives.html

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1631967750388220/

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*3. Centre for Women & Trans People at York (CWTP) Referendum petition*

The Centre for Women and Trans People at York is a student levy group
dedicated to providing a safer space accessible to all York students.  They
fund and host a variety of student-run working groups, provide resources
and services to students, and host and participate in events.  They
currently have a petition for undergraduate students to allow them to run a
referendum campaign to increase their fee levy.  To sign the petition stop
by the OPIRG York office Room 449C in the Student Centre.  You can also
check out CWTP at their office in Room 322 in the Student Centre.

For more information about CWTP check out their website:  www.cwtpyork.ca

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*4) SEX SALON presents:  CITIZENSHIP, MIGRATION, AND VIOLENCE - October 29*

Chair: Evan Vipond

Barry D. Adam (University of Windsor) and J. Cristian Rangel (University of
Toronto)

*The Post-Migration Sexual Citizenship of Latino Gay Men in Canada*

Azar Masoumi (York University)

*(Stop) Deporting Pegah: Sovereignty, Sex, and (Life)/Death*

William Payne (York University)

*Queerness in the Face of Violence and Impunity in Guerrero, Mexico*

*Where*: University College Room 240

*When:* October 29, 2015 , 4:00 - 6:30PM

*ALL WELCOME!*

This event is wheelchair accessible.

For barrier free access, questions, or more information contact us at
sds.sexsalon at gmail.com

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*5) Building Power in Our Communities: The Fight for Racial and Economic
Justice*

*When*: Friday, October 30th, 3015;  6:00-8:00 pm

*Where*: Seneca @ Yorkgate Mall, 1 Yorkgate Blvd (Jane and Finch), Rooms
218/219

*Facebook*: https://www.facebook.com/events/1650195475264309/

With Kali Akuno of Cooperation Jackson and presentations by Jane Finch
Action Against Poverty (JFAAP) and Network for the Elimination of Police
Violence (NEPV).

Kali Akuno, a founder of Cooperation Jackson and a key member of the late
Chokwe Lumumba’s successful election campaign for the mayoralty of Jackson,
Mississippi, will discuss integrating strategies in the fight for racial
and economic justice, including popular assemblies and neighborhood defence
committees; alternative community development through solidarity economies;
and strategically selective engagement with electoral politics and taking
government office.

Jane Finch Action against Poverty, a grassroots, resident-led coalition of
community members, activists, and workers, is hosting the meeting. They,
along with The Network for the Elimination of Police Violence, will offer
presentations on their recent activities and plans for the future.

All are welcome. Admission is free. Child care will be provided.

Endorsed by: Network for the Elimination of Police Violence, Socialist
Project, Centre for Social Justice

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*6) **Infographics: Storytelling through data for unions, not-for-profits
and social justice organizations *

The Public is hosting a workshop on infographics for unions,
not-for-profits and social justice organizations.

Infographics: Storytelling through data for unions, not-for-profits and
social justice organizations

Thursday November 19*, *10-3pm at The Foundery

(376 Bathurst Street, wheelchair accessible space and washrooms)

This workshop provides unions, progressive organizations and communications
workers with tools, planning techniques and a deeper understanding of
compelling storytelling through data. Through discussion, critique and
hands-on activities, participants will leave with a practical overview of
data presentation through infographics, and some practice in the planning
of their own!

All workshop participants will also receive an infographic toolkit designed
by The Public. This step-by-step guide includes worksheets, notes, examples
and tips that will guide your organization through this creative process.
In addition to this toolkit, participants may decide to include three (3)
hours of personalized consultation with our professional team in order to
support the creative process within the organization.

Sign up via Eventbrite
<http://thepublic.cmail2.com/t/r-l-zmlldy-irkiujjrhi-i/> (
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/infographics-for-unions-not-for-profits-and-social-justice-organizations-tickets-18942290902)
by October 31st (early bird deadline) or November 10th (final deadline).
Feel free to share any questions or concerns with us by emailing
people at thepublicstudio.ca.

The Public is an activist design studio specializing in changing the world.
To find out more about our work and process visit thepublicstudio.ca.
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