CUTV (Concordia University Television)

05/03/2024

On World Press Freedom Day, the Montreal Police have not dropped charges against a journalist whose only crime was reporting.

In April, Savanna Craig was arrested while covering a blockade at Scotiabank, protesting their investments in Isreal defense company, Elbit Ltd. Savanna was present to document the blockade as a journalist and clearly identified herself as one.

According to the 2023 World Press Freedoms Report:

1. Canada ranks 15th out of 180 countries.

2. 80 percent of Canadian media is owned by five corporations.

3. Reporters have been arrested while covering protests advocating for Indigenous rights sovereignty

4. Trust in Canadian media has declined

5. Online harassment has increased, especially for women and minority journalists

Thank you to everyone who has shown their support for Savanna over the past month. We are truly grateful for the kind words and solidarity that you’ve shown us! Let’s keep up the fight to ensure news remains democratic by continuing to hold police and politicians to account!

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04/29/2024

Les fondatrices de .black.generation sont les invitées de la Discussion de l'Organe. Anaïssa, Joséphine, Molly et Sabrina présentent leur initiative visant à éduquer, supporter et inspirer les jeunes membres de la communauté noire montréalaise.

En direct sur la chaîne YouTube CUTV Montreal le 2 mai à 18h.

04/26/2024

Richard Dover Stater on our `Science` of relation to one another and the universe around and WITHIN US...

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04/26/2024

It might not feel like it just yet, but summer is almost here! ☀️

This means we will be temporarily updating the CUTV office hours.

Starting on Monday, May. 20th, the station will have office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 6pm. This means we will no longer be regularly open on Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays.

If you already have a reservation on a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday after Monday May 20th do not fret! We are still going to accommodate any pre-existing reservations that were made before this announcement.

Members can also book our audio booth and studio on the days that we are open. If you would like to book the audio booth or studio on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, Please email the station manager at [email protected] and we will try our very best to accommodate you!

To book our audio booth or studio during our opening hours please fill out the reservation form at the link in our bio.

These hours will be effective until September 2024.

04/17/2024

Yesterday, on April.15th, our lead journalist Savanna Craig was arrested while covering a protest that was part of the April 15 “Day of Action to Free Palestine” at a Scotiabank near the McGill campus in Montreal.

Activists were blockading Scotiabank to protest their investments in Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems Ltd.

She was clearly identified as a journalist. She complied with police requests to move, and continued documenting the action. She showed each officer her press pass, and was carrying equipment marked as the property of CUTV. At one point, a higher-ranking officer was consulted and told about her press credentials. That official, knowing she was a journalist, ordered the officers on the scene to move forward with the arrest and charges.

This incident is likely a violation of Section 7 of Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and an example of a bigger problem in Canada. In a variety of situations, police have arrested freelance journalists working for smaller publications covering protests and mobilizations.

The surveillance, targeting and intimidation of journalists has been particularly noticeable when it comes to coverage of Israeli military actions. Whether it’s systemic restrictions on journalists in Canada or the targeted killing of journalists by Israeli forces in Gaza, we have an obligation to stand up for the ability of journalists to inform the public.

To support Savanna Craig and ensure that her criminal charges get lifted, please share this post to help advocate for freedom of press! We must not remain silent and complicit when the SPVM arrest journalists for doing their jobs.

The full statement will be available on our website tomorrow, Wednesday, April. 17th.

04/09/2024

Selma Herrero Lepers a représenté l'Université Concordia au concours d'éloquence « Délie ta langue! » le 11 mars 2024.

Gagnante du quatrième prix et du prix du public, Selma revient sur cette expérience et l'importance de l'art oratoire dans sa vie.

04/03/2024

Add some excitement to your month by joining us for some great eats and food for thought at Dinner and Docs nights!

We're serving up inspiration, with compelling documentaries all about food systems and solutions! Join us for a free vegetarian dinner, catered by The Hive Cafe.

We`re teaming up with at The Multifaith kitchen at the Z Annex to screen the short documentary featuring Savanna Craig, called "The Problem with Aramark" followed by a discussion about why we should separate from Aramark and the solutions presented by The Concordia Food Coalition.

April 10, 5 - 7pm

2090 Mackay
Multifaith and Spirituality Kitchen and Lounge, Z Annex,

03/29/2024

Are you a student at Concordia who wants to gain experience in a community organization and add to your CV?

Are you interested in learning more about grants, non-profit organizations, financial administration, and video production?

Then our board of directors is the place for you!

To run, please email [email protected] with a brief explanation of why you would like to join by May 1st 2024.

03/25/2024

À vos agendas ! 🗓️

Rejoignez-nous pour l'assemblée générale annuelle de l'Organe, le mardi 9 avril à 19h sur Zoom pour découvrir ce que l'espace médiatique francophone de Concordia vous réserve pour 2024 et participer à l'élection du nouveau conseil d'administration !

N'oubliez pas d'indiquer votre présence en remplissant ce formulaire RSVP : https://forms.gle/2M2GBuHSejKZqEYf6

À bientôt !


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Save the Date! 🗓️

Don't miss out on l'Organe's Annual General Meeting! Join us on Tuesday, April 9th at 7pm EST on Zoom to discover what Concordia's francophone media space has in store for 2024 and participate in the election of a new board of directors!

Don't forget to reserve your spot by filling out the RSVP form : https://forms.gle/2M2GBuHSejKZqEYf6

See you there!

03/25/2024

Le nouveau Centre pour Étudiant·es Francophones de l'Université Concordia est l'invité de la quatrième discussion de l'Organe. Olivia-Jade Tribert et Julia Dourte viendront parler de leurs initiatives visant à améliorer l'expérience universitaire des francophones qui étudient dans cet environnement en majorité anglophone.

03/21/2024

Come hangout with Harbinger Media and friends!

Join Rob Rousseau, Nashwa Khan and Paris Marx as they dig deep into Canadian media, journalism and politics.

CUTV is excited to table this event along with many other independent media organizations.

📍 Centre St. Jax's Annexe: 1439 rue Saint-Catherine Ouest

⏰ Saturday, March 23rd, 8pm (afterparty starts at 10)

Sign up for this event through our link tree located in our bio!

03/20/2024

🎨🌟 Ignite your passion for change and creativity! 🌟🎨
We are very excited to welcome long-time community organizer, Stefan Christoff, as he leads us through an engaging workshop, diving into the intersection where creative activism campaigns and community organizing efforts meet.
As an activist Stefan has contributed to numerous efforts within Montreal, most notably contributing to the fight for migrant rights as well as helping the Palestinian effort as an active member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM). Stefan is also the host of show, Free City Radio on CKUT.

📅 Date: Thursday, April 4th
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: CSU Art Nook

03/12/2024

Did you know that CUTV has been covering student resistance to the tuition hikes since the Legault government announced them in October 2023?

Check out these thumbnails from our past coverage, and go onto our youtube channel to watch the full videos (maybe you'll see some familiar faces!)

remember your power, join the student movement 🟥✊

03/12/2024

Deux bénévoles de la ligne d'appel Concordia Students' Nightline se joignent à la discussion de l'Organe pour présenter les dessous de leur travail d'opérateur.

Sous couvert d'anonymat, une nécessité pour garantir l'intégrité et la pérennité des services de la ligne d'appel, ils discuteront avec Clément Lechat de l'écoute active et sans jugement que procure depuis 2017 au 514-848-7787.

03/11/2024

Concordia students! Make sure you stay informed about the actions and activities planned for the student strikes happening this week ❗📢

Did you know that an estimated 17,000 students will be going on strike? And this number keeps growing!

Some of the departments going on strike include geography, computer science and engineering, women studies and sexuality studies, psychology, journalism, fine arts, AND MANY MORE!

check out this schedule reposted from ASFA Concordia to find out how you can get involved.

the students united will never be defeated 🟥

02/29/2024

Clément Lechat reçoit Camille Fournel, coordonnatrice de l'engagement au Centre de Réfugiés, pour parler de la situation dans laquelle se trouvent les demandeurs d'asile qui s'installent au Québec et à Montréal.

Camille Fournel parlera d'un nouveau projet pilote de logement de transition mené par The Refugee Centre - Le Centre de Réfugiés ainsi que d'autres solutions.

02/28/2024

L'Organe is hiring an AGM coordinator!

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to fill the temporary position of AGM Organizer for our Francophone non-profit media production based at an English-language university in Montreal. The AGM Organizer will be responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of our annual general meeting, including promotion, space booking, and logistics.

To apply, send your CV and a 3-paragraph cover note (shorter than a letter) in the body of the email to [email protected] by Thursday, March. 7th 2024.

To look at the full job posting check out the link in our bio!

02/14/2024

Did you miss our grassroots journalism 101 workshop last year?

Well guess what, we are offering the same workshop again for the winter semester!

Are you a film-maker, journalist, or video creator interested in documenting underrepresented narratives and grassroots communities? Are you passionate about the intersections between social justice and story-telling? Want to gain skills in media literacy and understanding media bias?

Join us on Saturday, March. 9th, from 10am-4pm at the Frigo Vert (1440 Rue Mackay) to learn more about how you can enhance your video storytelling and get involved in a community of independent media creators!

Coffee, snacks and lunch will be provided ☕🍪

To register, fill out the form at the link in our bio or email [email protected].

Space is limited so register now before it's too late!