On March 14, the Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG) at McGill and the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) hosted Women of Diverse Origins (WDO-FDO) for an event titled “Are You Outraged? Organize Collectively: A History of Women of Diverse Origins and the Militant Women’s Movement in Montreal-Tio’tia:ke and[Read More…]
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Open letter supporting Hunger Strike for Palestine amasses over 1,000 signatures
On Mar. 2, a group of McGill alumni drafted an open letter to McGill’s administration in support of the McGill Hunger Strike for Palestine. As of March 10, it has received over 1,100 signatures from alumni, faculty, and students alike. The letter calls on McGill to meet the demands of[Read More…]
Writer and filmmaker asinnajaq explores art, technology, and perspective in virtual talk
On Feb. 29, artist, writer, curator, and filmmaker asinnajaq took to Zoom to give a talk on their artistic practice and works. The talk was organized as part of the Disrupting Disruptions: Feminist and Accessible Publishing, Communications, and Technologies speaker and workshop series in collaboration with the Indigenous Futures Research[Read More…]
Students shut down Bronfman Building, call for McGill to cease Israeli investments and study abroad program
Dozens of students, faculty, and Montrealers blocked the entrances to the Bronfman Building around 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 22 to compel McGill to divest from its Israeli investments, call for a ceasefire in Gaza, and discontinue its study abroad programs in Israel. At 10:16 a.m., McGill sent out an alert[Read More…]
Anthropologist and filmmaker Sheila Walker showcases documentary and discusses the plurality of Black communities
Cultural anthropologist and documentary filmmaker Sheila Walker hosted a discussion for McGill faculty members and students on the morning of Feb. 14 on the individuality of Black peoples across the globe, especially outside of the Atlantic world. On the evening of Feb. 14, Walker’s documentary, Familiar Faces, Unexpected Places: A[Read More…]
McGill holds roundtable to discuss the sustainability and design of New Vic Project
On Feb. 9, McGill held a virtual roundtable discussion on its New Vic Project, hosted by Provost and Executive Vice President (Academic) Christopher Manfredi. The New Vic Project is the subject of an ongoing investigation prompted by a lawsuit that the Kanien’kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) filed against McGill, the Société[Read More…]
The Tribune Explains: Montreal’s drafted nightlife policy
In late January, the city of Montreal released a draft of a policy detailing plans designed to revitalize and strengthen Montreal’s nightlife. The policy was submitted to the Commission sur le développement économique et urbain et l’habitation—a committee that deals with urban planning, housing, and economic development in the city—for[Read More…]
Black History Month 2024 opens with a performance by the Montreal Steppers and a panel on Black art
On Thursday, Feb. 1, McGill held its eighth annual Black History Month Opening Ceremony at the Elizabeth Wirth Music Building, hosting around 130 students, staff, and faculty. Breaking away from the tradition of hosting lecturers, this year’s ceremony featured a performance by the Montreal Steppers, followed by a talkback panel[Read More…]
McGill, Concordia students go on a three-day strike against proposed tuition increases
From Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, the Students’ Society of McGill University (SSMU) and Concordia Student Union (CSU) led a student strike against the Quebec government’s tuition hikes first proposed in October 2023. On Nov. 29, the provincial government announced that Canadian students from outside of Quebec will have to[Read More…]
Trans health clinic strives to address gaps in mainstream health care
Dozens gathered at the Concordia McConnell Building on Jan. 23 to support the launch of three specialized pop-up clinics that seek to address unmet needs in the public health care system. Delivered by Community Healing Days, a collective of alternative and traditional therapists, they will focus on providing trans, menstrual,[Read More…]
