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About VIPIRG

Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group (VIPIRG) is a non-profit organization dedicated to research, education, advocacy, and other action in the public interest. Located in the Student Union Building of the University of Victoria, VIPIRG is a place where …

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Blood Money at UVic? Thursday May 16th

Film, Panel, and Discussion on Goldcorp Thurs May 16th, 7 – 9pm, B150 Bob Wright Ctr Lekwungen and WSANEC Territories * In February, UVic’s School of Business accepted $500,000 from Goldcorp. * Goldcorp is alleged to be a serious abuser of human and indigenous rights. * Join us May 16 to build a campaign to [...]

Coming to Victoria Saturday April 13th: Justice for Mohammed Mahjoub Speaking Tour

VIPIRG is pleased to sponsor the Mohammed Mahjoub speaking tour! The event will take place 7pm Saturday, April 13th, in the David Strong Building, Rm C116. More details about the speaker and venue: ** More on Mahjoub http://www.supportmahjoub.org/background/summary-2/ ** Security certificates http://www.supportmahjoub.org/background/security-certificates/ Part of a West Coast Speaking Tour: http://www.facebook.com/events/427719553983930/ ———————— Accessibility: The David Strong [...]

VIPIRG March Newsletter

There’s a lot happening at your local PIRG. This newsletter summarizes things we’re working on and why, with contact information for how to get involved.

March 23rd Film Screening: Taking the Fall and Rising

In collaboration with the Committee to End Homelessness Victoria, the Vancouver Island Public Island Interest Research Group (VIPIRG) and the Poverty Law Club will be hosting a film screening of the local film Taking the Fall and Rising on Saturday, March 23rd.

About VIPIRG Working Groups

Working groups bring together students and community members to learn and organize around an issue. Groups receive support from VIPIRG including access to meeting rooms, office resources, webspace, outreach, advertising, photocopying, etc.

No Blood Money at UVic?

Former VIPIRG working group the Automated Project has posted a request for support in organizing against the university’s acceptance of a $500,000 donation from GoldCorp. Check out the media and call out here: http://automateduvic.wordpress.com/