OPIRG-Brock

OPIRG-Brock is a non-profit, student-funded and student-directed organization which encourages and supports research, education and action on social justice and environmental issues. The Brock University chapter was formed by the student body in 1988 and is one of the eleven chapters in Ontario. OPIRG-Brock is governed by a Board of Directors which is made up of Brock students and members of the community who are elected at an Annual General Meeting, whom work collectively, making decisions by consensus in a inclusive and fully participatory democratic environment. The Resource Centre, as well as all OPIRG events are open to students and members of the surrounding community.

Our mandate is research, education and action. We conduct research in the public interest on topics of social and environmental concern. We use education to raise awareness of public issues and mobilize public opinion. Action is performed to develop and implement strategies to reach our goals. OPIRG-Brock provides the tools and resources for Brock students and community members to bridge the gap between theory and practice in order to combat the self-destructive path of our present society, which may ultimately lead to its demise.

OPIRG-Brock actively pursues an atmosphere that respects diversity, challenges oppressive relations (sexism, homophobia, poverty, racism, ablesim, etc) and recognizes the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues in order to address them in a holistic way. OPIRG believes that by providing training, support and opportunities to committed individuals, the necessary transformation of society will become a reality. Through participatory democracy we continue to work towards environmental sustainability and social equity for all people.