The street community is subject to disproportionate ticketing for minor offenses and frequent police harassment. The social and economic costs of this policing of poverty are unacceptable. Its time for us to set things straight and make this a safer community for everyone.
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 …
Our current focus is on making poverty visible and addressing its root causes. We see the rest of our priorities through this lens. Our work prioritizes ongoing relationships with local Nations, communities, territories and ecosystems.
Check out our list of current priorities.
Click here for audio of the event! A panel discussion on police accountability, social profiling, and community oversight with David Eby (BCCLA), Hugh Lampkin (VANDU), Hilary Marks (VIPIRG)…
The latest news on the campaign to end social profiling in Victoria
This initiative is a current and on-going work of a member of the Lekwungen community whom is inviting Indigenous people and allies to work together in reinstating the Kwetlal food system.
Instances of Resistances is a lunch time film series featuring independent, radical, and activist short films. At least once a month we invite you to join us for a free screening in the UVSS SUB.