OPIRG Resource Centre

The OPIRG Resource Centre is a hub for public interest activists, action groups, researchers and the curious alike. Focusing primarily on the topics of current affairs, world issues, health, politics and the environment, the Resource Centre provides students with a wide array of books, periodicals, and videos. Many of our multidisciplinary resources are not available at the university's library. Our holdings are  listed on the UOttawa Library website. Our reading area is a relaxed, unoppressive, encouraging space wherein working groups converge, the socially-conscious read ,share ideas and work to create a culture of sustainability and progressive alternatives.

Come and visit your Resource Centre; staff and volunteers would be happy to give you a tour.

OPIRG Technical Equipment

OPIRG offers the use of technical equipment to groups and individuals, to use for social justice, environmental, and other events. This service is offered to alleviate the financial burden associated with renting equipment from the University, or from companies in the community.

OPIRG equipment that is available to book include:

• Sound equipment & a microphone
• Digital projector & DVD player
• Camcorder & digital camera
• Mac computer with video editing software & Adobe InDesign programs
• Button Makers (1.25 inch)
• Wireless internet, fax machine & public computers
  

All Action Groups may book and borrow equipment by contacting OPIRG directly. 

Campus & Community Groups

Are you organizing a rally or demonstration? A film screening? Bringing in a speaker? Can't afford colour posters to promote your event? Get in touch with OPIRG about how we can support you.

Our budget is limited, but we try our best to support initiatives/groups that satisfy the following requirements:

• Fits within our mandate of social justice, environmental and economic rights
• Strives to operate and function within principles of anti-oppression
• Is in financial need, and may have barriers to accessing mainstream sources of funding

To apply for support, you must complete and submit a proposal form with a detailed description of your initiative, your budget, and what funding/resources you require. Once completed, the form may be submitted by email to our Board at opirgripo.board@gmail.com, or in person at our offices.

Download our Board Proposal Form here

Le Centre de ressources de GRIPO est un point de rencontre pour les groupes d'action, chercheurs et activistes, ainsi que pour toutes les personnes curieuses et préoccupées par l'intérêt public. Mettant l'accent sur l'actualité, les problèmes mondiaux, la santé, la politique et l'environnement, le Centre de ressources offre à la communauté étudiante une large ga mme de livres, périodiques et documentaires. Plusieurs de nos ressourc es multidisciplinaires ne sont pas disponibles à la bibliothèque de l'université. Notre aire de lecture est un environnement calme et non-opprimant, qui permet aux groupes de tra vail de se rencontrer, aux personnes consciencieuses de lire, échanger des idées et créer des solutions progressistes.

Venez au Centre de ressources; le personnel et les bénévoles seront heureux de vous le faire visiter.