What are some ways to cultivate community? We are looking for a feature work of art on that theme for the RPIRG Green Patch garden. Our Student Public Art Competition is now open. The winner will receive a $1500 fee…
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RPIRG Decries Attempt to Deny Freedom of Speech and Academic Inquiry on U of R Campus
The Regina Public Interest Research Group was disappointed to learn on Monday that posters advertising Israeli Apartheid Week on the public bulletin boards on the U of R campus had been removed by an unauthorized person or persons. Items posted…
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…
Working Group Feature
Fruit for Thought is one of RPIRG’s best-known working groups. Their mission is to create awareness of environmentally sustainable behaviours and reduce food waste while contributing to the community. This past season, Fruit for Thought harvested over 30 trees in…
Apathy into Action: Details Online!
Our annual social justice conference, Apathy into Action, will take place January 17th-19th 2013. The 17th and 18th will feature sessions on various social and environmental issues facing our community, and the 19th will feature full-day training sessions to help…
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,…
Toolkit Workshop Registration now Open for 2013!
The Toolkit Workshop Series has organized more workshops for Winter 2013, and registration is now open! Topics are: Taking Care of Ourselves and Each Other (a.k.a. Burnout Prevention 101) – January 15 Engaging Youth in All You Do – February…
Public Pastures, Public Interest
Everyone is invited to a public forum on the privatization of community pasture lands in Saskatchewan. Over one million acres are up for grabs! Have you been consulted? This forum brings together key stakeholders and the public to discuss the…
Regina Municipal Election: Mayoral Candidate Report Cards
On October 24th, Regina will head to the polls to elect a new Mayor and City Councillors. RPIRG asked each candidate for their platform regarding five pressing social and environmental issues: 1. Bike lanes and support for cycling 2. Public…
RPIRG is looking for an AV Coordinator!
RPIRG is looking for a dedicated volunteer to coordinate AV services for our upcoming events this year. Responsibilities would include helping with transporting AV equipment to and from events, setting up equipment at events, and troubleshooting any issues that may…