OPIRG Kingston would like to welcome our new People’s History Project Researcher and Archivist, Rosanna Smyth! Rosanna has been living and studying in Kingston for the past seven years and is currently working towards a master’s degree in education. She has been involved with various social justice community groups, including Fourth Wave, a feminist discussion group and speaker series, and …
Coordinator of Programming & Volunteer Support, Waterloo Public Interest Research Group
The Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG), a student funded and directed organization that provides support for students to research, educate, and take action on environmental and social justice issues, is currently seeking a Coordinator of Programming and Volunteer Support. This is a permanent full time position with a 6 …
The Researcher/Archivist will further plan and establish the People’s History Project (PHP), which began a few years ago. The Researcher/Archivist will be responsible for the research and archival process, long-term planning, budgeting, promotions and coordination of the project. Research will entail interviews, use of local libraries and archives, web research, and finding, using and archiving people’s personal documents. …
Human Rights Conference Coordinator
13 weeks, from June 5th through August 31st
30 hours/week at $10/hour
Application deadline: 4pm, Tuesday May 29th
Organization: WPIRG is a student funded and directed environmental and social justice organization based at the University of Waterloo.
Background: WPIRG views human rights as one the integral values of the organization, and recognizes the need for increased awareness and …
Sustainable Transportation Festival Coordinator
13 weeks, from June 5th through August 31st
30 hours/week at $10/hour
Application deadline: 4pm, Tuesday May 29th
Organization: WPIRG is a student funded and directed environmental and social justice organization based at the University of Waterloo.
Background: Carfree day is an international celebration of
sustainable transportation and healthy community living. Since 2000, communities around the world have been …
JOB POSTING: ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Deadline: May 1, 2007.
reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival is seeking an Advertising Sales Director.
THE POSITION
The Advertising Sales Director is responsible for selling advertisements that appear in our annual festival programme guide to local and regional supporters. Responsibilities include:
- Working with the Festival Director …
JOB POSTING: FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Application deadline: May 1, 2007.
reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival, is seeking a part-time Festival Director.
THE POSITION
The Festival Director is responsible for ensuring the continued success of the reelout queer film + video festival. The Director’s duties include:
- Volunteer coordination
- Supervision of seasonal …
Everyone welcome!
WHERE? At the Sunnyside Community Garden, on Macdonnell near Brock Street.
WHEN? Sunday May 13th at 2:00pm
WHAT? Setting up the garden for its first season! Setting up compost bins, planting seeds, putting up a bulletin board, and other fun projects!
WHY? 2 words: “community” + “gardening” … need we say more?
contact sunnysidegarden@riseup.net
There will be a meet-and-greet at 489 Victoria Street on Sunday April 15th at 7:00pm.
Since more than 16 people would like full plots, we will have a draw for the full plots and assign all of the garden plots. Payments can be made, and refunds will be given to those who have already submitted cheques.
We will also use the …
I would like to invite all interested students, staff, and faculty members to sit on a task force at Queen’s that will plan two key initiatives to observe the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. On November 28, 2006 the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Act to Abolish the …