2002-2003
This group was established to look into ways in which
students could increase the availability of affordable
student housing on campus. Our group is looking into
two strategies: the possibility of students starting a studentowned, student-run residence on the University of Alberta
campus, and the use of unconventional residence styles
(such as co-ops).
Funded 2002-2003
The Alberta Taiga Oilsands Project is organized to provide
a ready structure for research into the social and ecological
ramifications of oil sands industry of Alberta. Researchers
and participants are welcome to contribute their own work
to the database, and to use the resources for their own
research. It is hoped that ATOP will constitute a platform
and foundation for research.
Funded, 2002-2003
Since becoming an APIRG working group, the activities
of ACE include organizing the 2002 Edmonton Anarchist
Bookfair. This two-day event was a success, with great
attendance; books, zines, music and other materials from
all over North America; and several excellent workshops
presented by local and visiting anarchists.
Funded 2002-2008
Biofreedom is committed to consumer advocacy and
education concerning Genetically Engineered (GE) foods.
They plan to conduct a public awareness campaign about
the issues concerning genetic engineering and mandatory
labeling of GE food products, and to promote awareness of
GE Wheat.
Funded 2002-2003
Citizens for Peaceful Communities was formed to advocate
for police accountability in the wake of increasing
militarization of police forces and aggressive encounters
with the public. CPC believes that independent civilian
oversight of policing and just handling of complaints of
police misconduct are necessary links in the chain of public
accountability. CPC also seeks to counter racial stereotyping,
profiling, and public order programs.
Funded 2002-2004
The ESPA is an incorporated, not-for profit arts association
that is committed to fostering the awareness and
development of independent small-press ventures. The
ESPA has an extensive resource library and small press
archive, and tech equipment such as industry-standard
computers and peripherals, a community photocopier,
and more. The ESPA is a resource network for independent
producers from all walks of life and skill levels, fostering the
D.I.Y. or Die philosophy that anyone can be creative and
anyone can have a voice.
Funded 2002-2003
Fait Accomplit is a biannual creative/critical literary journal that was originally founded in 1985 by the graduate students of the Department of Comparative Literature at the University of Alberta.
Funded 2002-2003
FUSS endeavors to bring in speakers and resources and
create a safe space in which any interested parties could
discuss and organize around feminist ideals on campus.
FUSS has focused on issues of sexuality, self-representation,
and workers’ rights (particularly in relation to sex work).
Funded 2002-2003
Just Java in its first year was a group of eight U of A students and the United Church Chaplain, all of whom were affiliated in some way with the United Church of Canada. These people were united in their desire to live their faith convictions in actions promoting social change. In its first year Just Java set forward the following goals: to educate ourselves about the issues related to fair trade, to educate people on campus about the issue of fair trade coffee, to encourage coffee retailers to sell fair trade, to increase the demand for fair trade coffee on campus.
Funded 2002-2003
The Alberta In Kyoto Investigation Group was set up to
analyze the potential effects of the Kyoto Protocol on the
province of Alberta’s environment, people, economy and
industry.
Funded 2002-2003
Lal is a media collective that provides technical services to make it easier for non-profits to use the internet for promotion, communication, and collaboration. Lal plans to research the needs of non-profit groups, develop opensource software to meet those needs, and make our results publicly available to other groups.
Funded 2002-2003
Media working group members are committed to providing
a structured, objective, and credible media analysis. In
collaboration with the U of A Coalition Against War and
Racism, we completed an analysis of the local newspaper
coverage of the situation in Iraq.
Funded 2002-2010
SWAG organizes around issues that affect working class students, either students who work jobs while going to school, or students as workers in training. This includes teaching students how to organize unions, working with unions on campus, and struggling to improve the conditions of student labour.
Funded 2002-2003
During the summer of 2003, thirteen Canadians journeyed
to Pune, India to spend a month volunteering with two local
non-governmental organizations.
Funded 2002-2003
Track-tion is a sports event for persons with mental disabilities. Competitors are matched with individuals called “counselors” (somewhat similar to the camp counselor concept) who will spend the day with them providing support and friendship. Some of the sporting activities are open to the counselors as well, and everyone participates in the leisure and social activities together.
Funded 2002-2004
UCAWAR intends to create public space to debate and
share information about democratic, humanitarian and
egalitarian alternatives to war, militarization, and racism
through actions like teach-ins, read-ins, theatrical agitation,
and creating and reproducing antiwar publications for
schools.
