Concordia Student Union

Clubs & Space Committee Meeting
2021-02-18 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-04 16:00 - 18:00, 2021-03-18 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-08 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-04-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-06 15:00 - 17:00, 2021-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Concordia Student Union, 455 de Maisonneuve Blvd West, Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8, Canada
The Clubs & Space Committee meets every two weeks to approve budgets and policies of clubs.
Please email internal@csu.qc.ca to request the Microsoft Teams link.

Anti-oppression 101 workshop
2021-02-18 19:00 - 21:00
We’ve all heard terms like “systemic racism,” “oppression,” “marginalized groups,” “allyship” and “privilege” – but what is systemic oppression, and what does it mean to be anti-oppressive? How can we foster a safer and more inclusive environment in our student groups, our events, and our classrooms? Join us for an anti-oppression 101 workshop facilitated by Akira De Carlos. Topics discussed will range from diversity, inclusion, identity, and anti-black racism, to systemic oppression, social justice, privilege, and allyship. Join us from 2-4pm on Thursday, February 18th to learn about activism and strategies, and how you can make a positive difference in today’s world.

The Activism in You
2021-02-19 17:00 - 18:30
Dr. Sabrina Jafralie has been recognized by CBC Quebec as a Black Changemaker, and now she will be taking the time to speak with Concordia students about the activism in you. While there are so many ways to get involved, it’s not always straightforward how best to be a changemaker, which is why we invite the Concordia community to engage and listen to our very own Montreal activist.

Montreal is Taking Action
2021-02-23 17:00 - 18:30
On February 23rd, join Balarama Holness founder of Montreal en Action, a grass-roots organization that empowers people via civic engagement to take action on key issues related to systemic racism, discrimination, equal rights, and access to justice. Systemic inequality calls for systemic change; join the discussion and find out how you can be part of a growing movement of young change-makers right here in Montreal.

Join via Zoom

Policy Committee
2021-02-23 20:30 - 22:00
Policy Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the by-laws, and policies of the Student Union. The policy committee makes reports and recommendations to Council regarding any proposed amendments to the by-laws or policies.

#BLM Townhall 2
2021-02-24 23:00 - 2021-02-25 02:00
Each year, the CSU chooses an annual campaign to inform and mobilize students on an issue of current relevance that affects our students and their larger communities. This year, we’ve chosen to focus our efforts on fighting anti-Black racism and police brutality against Black and Indigenous peoples, as well as supporting the ongoing work of the Black Lives Matter movement and initiatives by and for Black and Indigenous students in the Concordia community. Our goal is ultimately for this campaign to be a community-led effort. This will be our second town hall on this subject this school year. We hope that this town hall can be a place of community consultation, where students and community members will have the opportunity to hear about what the CSU is currently doing to support community demands around Black Lives Matter at the institutional, educational, and systemic levels, and to provide input regarding what they would like to see come out of this campaign. We also encourage students and other Concordia community members who are currently organizing around Black Lives Matter, police violence/defunding the police, and/or anti-racism to join in – we’d love to hear about your project and how we can support you!
Join here: https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/7904720054

Sponsorship Committee Meeting
2021-02-25 20:00 - 21:00
– Discussion on a bank offering collab
– Discussion on a level up program
The meeting will be held on teams.

Fee Levy Review Committee
2021-02-25 21:00 - 23:00
The Committee will review the fee levy applications of Space Concordia and Minfulness
Email studentlife@csu.qc.ca for a link to the meeting

Finance Committee Meeting
2021-02-26 22:00 - 2021-02-27 00:00
We will be discussing the CSU Services’ Fee-levies.
Join via Microsoft teams

Exploring Anti-Blackness in Canada
2021-02-26 23:00 - 2021-02-27 00:30
During this event, Sacha Médiné will be guiding us through difficult discussions regarding the Black experience. Through discussing the racism built in the Canadian system, this event hopes to highlight the nuances of being Black in Canada. After 2020, it’s clear that racism in Canada is prominent, and although it’s being acknowledged, we know that anti-blackness continues to exist in a new context. We’re inviting participants to share their experience, and to work towards creating a safer space for all.

Join via Zoom

Sustainability Council Meeting
2021-03-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2021-03-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-19 18:00 - 19:00
At sustainability council meetings we discuss new project ideas, events, and policies.

Defund the Police 101
2021-03-25 20:00 - 22:00
Lately, we’ve seen individuals across the globe call to defund the police. But what exactly does that mean?
Jessica Quijano will be joining us on behalf of the Defund the SPVM coalition to aid in demystifying this concept and will give us some examples as to what this would mean in a Montreal context. She will also explain what work needs to be done in order to achieve this and will provide information about how students can get involved.
Following Jessica’s presentation, there will be a round table discussion on what a society without police would look like. This will be an opportunity for us to come together and dream collectively to envision a better future.
For more info about Defund the Police Coalition check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DefundtheSPVM
Or follow them on Instagram @defundthespvm
This is the fourth workshop in a series of virtual workshops and discussions taking place regularly through the rest of the Winter semester around the topics of Black Lives Matter, Black and Indigenous history and movements in the Canadian, Montreal, and Concordia contexts, and combating systemic racism, anti-Blackness, and racist police violence. These workshops primarily aim to provide practical tools and knowledge for students who are interested in contributing to movements and activism on campus and/or in the community. This year, they will be 100% virtual and offered on an open basis – no registration required!
**If you have any specific needs or requests related to accessibility for this workshop, please send us an email at campaigns@csu.qc.ca and we will do our very best to accommodate you.**

Finance Committee Meeting
2021-03-29 09:00 - 23:00
The Committee will be reviewing Space Concordia’s request for funding and JMAS’s project pitch.
Meeting will be held on Microsoft teams

Loyola Committee Meeting
2021-03-31 07:30 - 20:30
Reviewing Funding Application Budget Career fair/academic day
MS Teams

Know Your Rights - Legal Info 101
2021-04-01 18:00 - 20:00
What should you do if you get stopped by the cops? What if the protest you’re at is declared illegal? This workshop will equip you with basic legal information as it relates to your activism and social justice work, and orient you toward available resources that will empower you to know your rights and keep fighting for what’s right!
This workshop will be given by Me Arij Riahi, a Montreal lawyer with deep roots in grassroots and social justice work. Her practice primarily works with local activists, students, and people from marginalized communities in Quebec, and focuses on cases dealing with issues of racial profiling, mental health, constitutional rights, and civil liberties.
This is the fifth in a series of virtual workshops and discussions taking place regularly through the rest of the Winter semester around the topics of Black Lives Matter, Black and Indigenous history and movements in the Canadian, Montreal, and Concordia contexts, and combating systemic racism, anti-Blackness, and racist police violence. These workshops primarily aim to provide practical tools and knowledge for students who are interested in contributing to movements and activism on campus and/or in the community. This year, they will be 100% virtual and offered on an open basis – no registration required!
**If you have any specific needs or requests related to accessibility for this workshop, please send us an email at campaigns@csu.qc.ca and we will do our very best to accommodate you.**

Finance Committee Meeting
2021-04-19 21:00 - 23:30
The agenda will be
1. Sustainability Coordinator new Initiatives
2. Judicial Board Honorarium
3. Space Concordia Funds
4. The CSU loan and surplus
Meeting will be held on Microsoft teams

Sustainability Council Meeting
2021-04-21 18:00 - 19:00, 2021-05-05 18:00 - 19:00
At sustainability council meetings we discuss new project ideas, events, and policies. They are bi-weekly on Fridays starting January 22nd.

Student Life Committee Meeting
2021-04-23 13:30 - 15:00
Review Project Applications
Email studentlife@csu.qc.ca for a link to the meeting

BIPOC Committee meeting
2021-05-17 20:00 - 22:00
We will be reviewing the BIPOC bursary applications. This event is online.

Finance Committee Meeting
2021-05-21 21:00 - 22:30
We will be reviewing the SSAELC loan payment. This event is online.
