The Québec Public Interest Research Group at McGill (QPIRG-McGill) is a non-profit, student-run organization that supports action, research, and education on a wide array of social and environmental justice issues. We support 17 Working Groups who focus on a variety of issues including migrant justice, Indigenous sovereignty, workers’ rights, prisoner support, anti-racism, and solidarity with Palestine.
We think that research should be community-based and useful to those striving for social change! In this vein, the Community University Research Exchange (CURE) allows students to fulfill their course, internship, or thesis requirements while doing research that is needed by community organizations around Tiohtià:ke /Montréal. We also publish and showcase community-based undergraduate research and action projects.
Throughout the year, QPIRG-McGill puts on workshops, panels, films, and social events. Our popular education projects provide opportunities for critical reflection and thoughtful activism.
In the fall, we organize Culture Shock, an annual event series on anti-racism, migrant justice, and Indigenous solidarity, and in the spring we organize Spring into Action, which provides a space for students to learn about social and environmental issues.
QPIRG-McGill is by and for students. If you’re interested in joining a working group, planning an event, or joining the Board of Directors, feel free to get in touch and get involved!