Cracks in the Concrete
Subverting the Norm: Moving Beyond Convention
March 14-16 2019
The VIPIRG Conference is a time for students, academics, and community members to come together to discuss emerging issues in research, as well as social and environmental justice.
Check out the conference schedule.
Featuring
Interactive panels and workshops
Student research showcase
Keynote event and cocktail hour
Short film screenings
Special guests
Award-winning author and icon, Lee Maracle
Registration
Ticket Sales
With gratitude
Thank you for making this conference possible:
University of Victoria Equity & Human Rights Office
University of Victoria Faculty of Education
University of Victoria Women’s Centre
University of Victoria Faculty of Humanities
University of Victoria Faculty of Business
University of Victoria Department of History
University of Victoria School of Environmental Studies
University of Victoria Office of Research Services
University of Victoria Division of Learning and Teaching Support and Innovation
University of Victoria Centre for Global Studies
University of Victoria Centre for Studies in Religion and Society
University of Victoria School of Public Health & Social Policy
University of Victoria Department of Gender Studies
University of Victoria Faculty of Graduate Studies
University of Victoria Social Justice Studies Program
Patricia Marck, Dean of University of Victoria Faculty of Human & Social Development
CFUV Radio 101.9FM
RBC on Campus Program
Volunteer, become a member
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Become a member of VIPIRG
Get the posters
Lee Maracle Keynote poster (PDF)
Territory Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge that this event takes place on the unceded territories of the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples.
Accessibility
Bus tickets available
Childcare available
ASL interpreter available
Please contact us by March 1 2019 at noon to pre-arrange specific accessibility options
Feedback
After the conference, we'd love to hear your feedback through our online survey!