Savanna Craig

Canada’s Food System Provides More Food Than We Need

What Montrealers Are Doing to Improve and Cheat a Flawed System

Savanna Craig — Published April 8, 2018 | Comments

In Montreal, food waste accounts for an average of 27 per cent of garbage thrown out by residents.
Timeline of Far-Right Actions in Quebec

A Look Into Why the Far-Right is Gaining Stream

Savanna Craig — Published April 3, 2018 | Comments

Far-right groups in Quebec have become more prominent, with social movements and protests becoming more common place in Montreal and Quebec City.
ASFA 2018 Elections: Meet Your Executive Team Candidates

Two Full Slates Running for the Student Association’s Top Spots

Franca G. Mignacca & Vince Morello & Alexander Perez & Elaine Genest & Savanna Craig & Kelsey Litwin — Published March 26, 2018 | Comments

Voting for the Arts and Sciences Federation of Associations’ elections begins March 27 and runs until the 29. ASFA represents about 20,000 students within Concordia’s Arts and Science programs. This year, ASFA is attempting to restructure their executive positions through referendum. All but two positions are contested. Quorum for the election is 370.
Concordia Student Union Elections 2018: Executive Candidates

Twenty-Five Students Running for Eight Spots

Franca G. Mignacca & Miriam Lafontaine & Vince Morello & Savanna Craig & Alexander Perez & Elaine Genest — Published March 26, 2018 | Comments

From Tuesday to Thursday, Concordia’s more than 35,000 undergraduate students will be asked to vote in the Concordia Student Union’s annual election. This year, three full slates and one independent candidate are running for the CSU’s eight executive positions. Quorum for the election is 450 votes.
Former Student Files Human Rights Case Against Concordia Following Sexual Harassment

Student Reached Out To The University For Years But Received No Help

Savanna Craig — Published March 19, 2018 | Comments

A former Concordia student is filing a complaint against Concordia University with the Quebec Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission for not sufficiently protecting her from sexual harassment she faced from a professor, which she says violates of her right to equality in her education.
Nationwide Rallies Unite Sixties Scoop Survivors

Demonstrations Held in Montreal and Other Canadian Cities to Oppose Government Settlement

Savanna Craig — Published March 18, 2018 | Comments

In a Montreal rally supporting survivors of the Sixties Scoop, impacted attendees shared their stories of being taken from their families at a young age and being moved by the government to a different side of the country.
We Are Failing to Deal With the Opioid Epidemic

Lack of Discussion Around Mental Illness Has Worsened the Drug Crisis

Savanna Craig — Published February 27, 2018 | Comments

We can no longer deny the severity of the opioid crisis.
Filipino Groups in Montreal Denounce President Duterte’s War on Drugs

Demonstrators Show Solidarity Against Fascism and Misogyny in the Philippines

Savanna Craig — Published February 26, 2018 | Comments

More than a dozen activists gathered in downtown Montreal to denounce the fascist rule of Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte Friday.
Montrealers Host Vigil for Colten Boushie After Accused Murderer Acquitted

Speakers Call Out Systemic Racism, Injustices by Government

Savanna Craig — Published February 14, 2018 | Comments

The sounds of passionate voices filled the air Tuesday evening in Norman Bethune Square in downtown Montreal. Approximately 100 people gathered with candles and signs in hand, some faces expressing confusion and despair.
Concordia Resource Centre Gives Back to Nearby Communities

Aboriginal Student Resource Centre Connects Students With Indigenous Communities

Savanna Craig — Published February 10, 2018 | Comments

An initiative that began near Christmas time has been brought to action, as the Aboriginal Student Resource Centre delivered care packages to three shelters on Feb. 9.