VIPIRG | Vancouver Island Public Interest Research Group

end the policing of poverty

End Policing of Poverty – Campaign Launch

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.

about VIPIRG

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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4th Annual Indigenous Women’s Memorial March

According to the Native Women’s Association of Canada’s 2010 report, there are over 600 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Of these deaths, nearly half of the murder cases remain unsolved. Rates of violence against Indigenous women are highest in British Columbia with 28% of the cases of missing and murdered women occurring here.

Working in the public interest

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.

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Fwd_-UVSS-Womens-Centre-4th-Annual-Memorial-March_-Feb-12-2012

4th Annual Indigenous Women’s Memorial March

According to the Native Women’s Association of Canada’s 2010 report, there are over 600 missing and murdered Indigenous women in Canada. Of these deaths, nearly half of the murder cases remain unsolved. Rates of violence against Indigenous women are highest in British Columbia with 28% of the cases of missing and murdered women occurring here.

end the policing of poverty

End Policing of Poverty – Campaign Launch

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.

camas flower is an indigenous plant of the Lekwungen

Indigenous Food Sovereignty

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.

picture of pond at campus native plant garden

Campus Native Plant Garden Working Group

Do you want hands-on learning about supporting local native plants, and how to remove plants that destroy the balance in local Indigenous food systems?

…Or if you already have knowledge about local plants and ‘restoration’, want to share what you’ve learned?

waronthepoor

Allies of Drug War Survivors

Allies of Drug War Survivors is currently working alongside the Society of Living Illicit Drug Users (SOLID) and The Beddow Centre to host an ‘Activism and Advocacy Skills-building Convergence’ by and for people who use drugs right here in Victoria.