On the anniversary of Victoria and Ihuoma’s entry into sanctuary, there is a call out to write public letters of support for these students. More information about their case can be found here. March 2013 Letter of Public Support for…
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Nominations Open for RPIRG Board Elections!
RPIRG is having its Annual General Election! We are now accepting nominations for four Board of Director positions! The RPIRG Board of Directors is composed of 8 Student Members of RPIRG. It is the decision-making body of RPIRG, which makes…
Resources Updated!
Our Resources section has now been updated with materials from past events and current campaigns! If you’re looking for audio or visual materials, background info about an issue, and more, check out our Resources page here. More updates will be…
Mapping Corporate Power in Saskatchewan: New Report
Have you ever wondered who donates the most money to Saskatchewan’s political parties? And how that might influence decisions? The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, along with RPIRG and the Community Research Unit at the U of R, have released…
New Community Pastures Website
An environmental issue bigger than Keystone? The PFRA pastures, more than one and a half million acres of public land, are some of the largest remnants of native prairie and sustainably grazed pasture in Canada. They’re valued for environmental, agricultural,…
Join Us! RPIRG Board Seeks New Member
RPIRG has a vacancy on the Board of Directors, and is looking for a new Board member! If you are passionate about social justice and environmental issues, eager to contribute to the U of R community, and want to gain…
Call for Proposals: Apathy into Action
Calling all students and community members: have you been working on a project or issue related to social and environmental justice that you think Regina needs to learn about? Would you like a chance to present about this project at…
2012 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, October 18th – 4:00 p.m. – Campion College Commons – Facebook RPIRG is hosting its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, October 18th at 4:00 p.m. in the Campion Commons to provide information to our membership (U of R students…
Funding Round Reminder
If you have an idea for an event, project, or group which would work towards social and environmental justice initiatives, we can help! You can apply for funding here. The first deadline is fast approaching: October 1, 2012. Never fear;…
Welcome to our new Executive Director and Green Patch Coordinator!
RPIRG is excited to welcome Naomi Beingessner as our new Executive Director and Taneal Brucks as our new Green Patch Coordinator! Naomi is currently completing her Masters degree in Justice Studies at the University of Regina, focusing on food sovereignty…