By Mia Gilje, October 8, 2025—
On October 7, at 1:00 p.m., the Palestine Advocacy Club organized a walkout to recognize the two-years that have passed since the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip on October 7, 2023. The students … Read the rest
By Mia Gilje, Daman Singh, March 28 2025—
On Mar. 19, the Palestine Advocacy Club (PAC) hosted an emergency protest, the first public demonstration from the group since last semester.
Many different speakers stood up to share their thoughts on … Read the rest
By Ilana van der Merwe, August 9 2024—
Since the 1970s, climate change protests have evolved significantly. With the rise of social media, activists have developed new, sometimes radical methods to draw attention to environmental issues. Recently, a series of … Read the rest
By Marvellous Chukwukelu, July 31 2024—
In 2018, after widespread protests for reform, the government of Bangladesh cancelled the quota-based system that was previously used in hiring individuals for government jobs. However, on the 5th of June 2024, the Bangladeshi … Read the rest
By Nazeefa Ahmed, May 9 2024—
On May 9 at 5:00 a.m., students belonging to the Mohkinstsis (Calgary) Student Movement set up an encampment at the Taylor Family Digital Library Quad. The group of approximately 100 students and community members … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, Mach 23 2024—
On Mar. 10, Tibetans across Calgary gathered at the Calgary Municipal Building to protest the Chinese government’s occupation of Tibet and to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan Uprising.
After a minute … Read the rest
By Nazeefa Ahmed, August 20 2023—
On August 19, U of C students protested against tuition hikes in front of City Hall. Organized by the UCalgary Poli Students Club, the students looked to create public awareness of the rising cost … Read the rest
By Andrew Allison, March 30 2023—
There have been at least 21 anti-LGBTQ+ protests in Calgary in 2023, which have hopefully seen their climax with the arrest of Pastor Derek Scott Reimer for causing a disturbance and mischief in what … Read the rest
By Eula Mengullo, March 27 2023—
Political science and international relations students held a strike on March 27 calling for the university and the provincial government to listen to student demands to freeze tuition increases.
According to a press release … Read the rest
By Sheroog Kubur, March 4 2023—
On March 2 protestors gathered outside of the Mac Hall RBC brand to protest against the Students’ Union’s affiliation with fossil fuel investment.
“The Students’ Union works with RBC — they control the Mac … Read the rest
