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Nova Scotia Public Interest Research Group - NSPIRG

How to Contact

Contact: Phyllis McGregor

Address: Dalhousie University Student Union Building
6136 University Ave.

Halifax, NS -B3H 4J2

Phone: 4946662

Fax: 4946662

Email:nspirg@ac.dal.ca

Category: research institution

Spoken Languages

Language of Choice: English

Geographic Focus

regional

Objectives

Funded and directed by Dalhousie University students and other interested community members, NSPIRG links social justice and environmental research with positive action.

Area(s) of Activity

social justice
environment

Present projects

Eco-Action Working Group - focuses on environmental issues such as waste reduction, responsible waste management, bicycle use and forrest conservation.

Publications

The Handy Dandy Resource Directory - directory of Alternative Resource Centres and Contacts in Metro Halifax, Oct 94.
Working Women - a guide to women working as professionals
Single Mothers Survival Guide
Report: Proud but Cautious - homophobic abuse in N.S.
Services: Food Co-op (Organic), Just Coffee (Bridgehead Coffee sales)
Africville Audio Project
Food Issues Manual
jAnimal Rights and Perspectives
Accessability Report "falling through the cracks" disabilities

Committees

Working Groups: Animal Rights, Humans Against Homophobia, Food Issues, Eco Action, Homeless Action Research Team, Economic Justice, Women's Health Issues