a mask dispenser sits on the U of O's campus

If fall 2024 welcomes most with pumpkin-patches and midterm exams, it reminds disabled and immunocompromised students that their education, community, and overall care are conditional. They are reminded, time and again, that some “allies” are ready to drop them when allyship becomes a chore.

cafe nostalgica sits on the outskirts of the university's campus — empty

Café Nostalgica closed in March 2020 at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Almost five years later, its doors have remained closed — but management has big plans for the space.

give me shelter

Give Me Shelter uncovers issues, solutions and more, presenting highly political issues through an artistic lens. This triennial exhibit is not only very relevant to our current situation in Ottawa, but also a real lesson in community mobilization and social activism.