First PCC event of the year!

 Wednesday, October 19th!
this month's feature: QPIRG Concordia

   On October 19th @ 6pm, the PCC will be launching a new project called "a peoples' gathering" - a reoccurring get together for anyone in the Concordia community interested in transforming the campus into a space that is shaped for and by the people that comprise it (not just those few people at the top!). These evenings will include, among other things, free food and drinks and a chance for those in attendance to announce any up coming events, ask for help with campaigns, share knowledge and get to know one-another in a space that is open and safe.
   Music and art will always be warmly welcomed, though checking in about it first is key. However, spontaneity and creativity are highly encouraged. Respect for one another and an openness to various perspectives are a must.
    Each gathering will be brought to you in partnership with various student groups, who will be given the floor for a portion of the evening to plug themselves and their endeavours.
   The basic idea: to create a space for learning, knowledge sharing, solidarity and fun that will ultimately strengthen our abilities pursue our larger battles.

Hope to see you there!

Who is the Peoples' Campus Coalition (the PCC)?

Peoples' Campus Coalition is a coalition mandated to redistribute power equally to all those affected by the decision-making processes at Concordia University. We seek to empower all members of the community (students, staff, administration, faculty and the general public) by demanding, establishing and upholding:
 - representation
 - transparency 
 - accountability 
We operate in a consensus-based, non-hierarchical and oppression-free manner, welcoming all who strive for change.

We were born out of "campus against corporatization" - a coalition of people brought together in protest of corporate influence on campus. The main kick off being a sit-in protesting the secret re-signing of the PepsiCo contract and the subsequent "public assembly against corporatization on campus" which both took place in November, 2010
From these meetings the mandate, structure and name of the "peoples campus coalition" was formed. 

The PCC has taken on several forms over it's last year, and is currently focusing on creating positive spaces for those on campus striving for change to come together, meet, share ideas and create a stronger base of resistance.

We are always looking for new members and hoping to find new ways to achieve campus solidarity.