APIRG: Alberta Public Interest Research Group

Latest News — Summer 2008

 

DISORGANIZE! 2008

We're still planning, but a few events and activities have been confirmed for the Fall 2008 term.

APIRG Open House
Wednesday Sept 10th
11:30am - 2:30pm
9111 HUB International Mall

Find out about what APIRG is, who we are and what we do.
FREE SNACKS!

Posted on August 19, 2008

Upcoming Workshops

APIRG is focusing on offering workshops & training to its members this year, with an ongoing series starting Sept 17 from 5-9 pm.

Workshop topics include:

• Stenciling and silk screening (logos and promo ideas)
• Media training
• Creating/managing an on-line community
  
• Consensus and Rusty's rules
  
• Union organizer training
• Check your privilege/anti-oppression
  
• Volunteer management
  
• Conflict resolution
  
• Creative fundraising
  
• Transitioning between boards

Stay tuned for workshop details and how to register for these workshops.

Posted on August 19, 2008

2008/2009 Speakers

APIRG, in partnership with INSIDE/OUT, is pleased to present two featured speakers during the Fall 2008 term.

Sarah Schulman is an American novelist, historian and playwright. She is a Professor of English at The City University of New York, College of Staten Island and a Fellow at The New York Institute for the Humanities at NYU. She is openly lesbian and one of the first authors to write about HIV/AIDS. To date she has published twelve books and is currently working on a new book entitled, “The Twist: Familial Homophobia and Its Consequences”, and two plays entitled, “Choice” (about the plaintiff and the attorney in the Roe v. Wade case) and “The Lady Hamlet” (a 1920’s backstage comedy about two great female stage divas competing to play the role of Hamlet on Broadway). Professor Schulman is also working on a feature film documentary entitled “United In Anger: The History of ACT UP.”  Date, time and location TBA.

Eli Clare's biography describes him as “white, disabled, and genderqueer, has a B.A. in Women's Studies, a M.F.A. in Creative Writing, and most importantly a penchant for rabble-rousing. Among other pursuits, he has walked across the United States for peace, coordinated a rape prevention program, and helped organize the first ever Queerness and Disability Conference. He has spoken all over the United States at conferences, community events, and colleges about disability, queer identities, and social justice. Eli is the author of a book of essays entitled, 'Exile and Pride: Disability, Queerness, and Liberation' (South End Press, 1999) and a collection of poetry 'The Marrow's Telling: Words in Motion' (Homofactus Press, 2007) and has been published in many periodicals and anthologies.” Mr. Clare’s presentation will occur on November 20th, 2008, which is the Transgender Day of Remembrance.

Stay tuned for details.

Posted on August 19, 2008

Summer Activities

It may be summer, but that doesn't mean we're sitting around the pool sipping mojitos. Instead, we're hard at work planning next year's programming. Details will be made available when they're confirmed, but we can tell you that a couple of very exciting distinguished speakers are coming to Edmonton - both for the first time. We're also in the process of thinking up new and exciting Disorganize! shenanigans.

Our next funding deadline falls on September 26th. If you have any questions about how APIRG might be able to help you and your project, event or working group, get in touch and we'll be happy to answer any questions you might have. As always, you can find more details about funding on our get funded page.

Have a great summer, folks!

Posted on June 19, 2008

APIRG Summer Hours

The APIRG Office will be open through the spring and summer months. Drop by between 10am and 4pm Monday through Friday to say hello, discuss your ideas for next year and sign out some summer reading materials.

 

Posted on June 19, 2008

 

 

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