Alternative Frosh
Alternative Frosh Week is a multi week-long extravaganza of events co-ordinated by OPIRG Kingston and planned to follow the faculty-run frosh week activities. Altfrosh seeks to offer an alternative to students who feel for whatever reason that frosh week (or a part of frosh week) is not for them; we are also looking to connect with campus newcomers who are looking to learn more about grassroots community organizations at Queen’s and in Kingston.
Wednesday, Sept. 16th - Screening Under the Stars: Drool
A darkly queer comedy in the tradition of Little Miss Sunshine where a dysfunctional family unit grows to appreciate one another when they pile into a purple Kathy Kay Cosmetics car to dispose of the dead-beat patriarch in the trunk.
9pm, Newlands Pavilion, King and Barrie St., Admission by Donation
Co-hosted by Reelout
Friday, Sept.18th - Bike Repair Workshop with Yellow Bike Action
Join OPIRG Kingston and Yellowbike Action for a hands-on workshop teaching you how to repair various bike problems. Yellowbike Action mechanics will be equipped with tools and skills, and all you need is a hurting bike!
Space is limited, so please RSVP at 613-533-3189 or info@opirgkingston.org
3-5pm, Greyhouse, 51 Bader Lane. Free!
After all the fixing, join us for a Critial Mass Ride at 5:15.
Tuesday, Sept. 22nd - Zine Making Workshop
Join OPIRG for a fun, no-skilled-required introduction to Zine Making. A Zine enthusiast will be sharing tips, and graphics/materials will be provided. Please bring any materials you want! Coffee and tea will be available!
6-8pm, Grey house, 51 Bader Lane. Free!
Thursday, Sept. 24th - Film Screening of Finding Dawn
Finding Dawn illustrates the deep historical, social and economic factors that contribute to the epidemic of violence against Native women in this country. It goes further to present the ultimate message that stopping the violence is everyone’s responsibility.
6pm, Room 12, Dunning Hall, 94 University Ave. Free!
Co-hosted By Queen’s University Native Students Association
Friday, Sept. 25th – Book launch: The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy by Yves Engler
This book could change how you see Canada. Most of us believe this country’s primary role has been as peacekeeper or honest broker in difficult-to-solve disputes. But, contrary to the mythology of Canada as a force for good in the world, The Black Book of Canadian Foreign Policy sheds light on many dark corners.
Yves Engler is the author of two books: Canada in Haiti: Waging War on the Poor Majority (with Anthony Fenton) and Playing Left Wing: From Rink Rat to Student Radical
Event location and time TBA, Free!
Sunday, Sept. 27th - Radical Walking Tour of Kingston
Meet at the Grey House for a guided radical walking tour of downtown Kingston. This tour is designed to uncover Kingston’s function in the military economy, the prison-industrial complex, and the public-private corporate nexus housed at Queen’s University and downtown. The tour will also bring to light some of the stories of marginalized folks including Kingston’s black, Jewish, and queer communities. It will point to a few inspiring examples of resistance that have all in their own way fought for a different and better Kingston, one that is anti-oppressive, pro-community and pro-autonomy. Spend an hour familiarizing with Kingston’s history, sites, sounds, joys, and concerns.
12pm, meet at Greyhouse, 51 Bader Lane. Free!
Monday. Oct 5th - Get Crafty Night
Join EQuIP for our weekly meeting and discussion. Afterward, stick around for our crafting night! Bring any craft you want—knitting, paint, hemp, sewing etc! EQuIP will provide some supplies for those who need it. OPIRG will supply some zine making supplies and teach you how to make one! Everyone welcome!
5:30pm, Grey House, 51 Bader Lane, Free!
Mon Oct 5th – Absoufian Abdelrazik Talk
6:30pm, Wilson Room, Downtown Library, 130 Johnson St, Free!
Monday. Oct.19th, - Queen’s Queer History Night
Ever wonder what Queen’s was like for Queer students before you got here? How about the roots of Kingston’s Queer community? With this event, two of Queen’s Alumni will be talking about their experiences at Queen’s!
5:30 - 8:30pm, Greyhouse, 51 Bader Lane. Free!
Co-hosted with EQuIP!