In this first edition of our new crypto anarchy series, we will talk about distributed online systems and homomorphic encryption. A key emphasis will be placed on online voting, and why it is not as hard a problem to implement securely with recent advances in crypto over the last 2 decades.

This will be a high level introduction to the subject with an emphasis on the engineering challenges of such a system. We will also show how a similar system is used at foulab to provide a reasonable degree of anonymized access control to the hackerspace.

A quick overview of a number of defensive crypto engineering design choices will also be looked at.

In accordance with Quebec government mandates, open-nights are suspended until further notice.

Code: Debugging the Gender Gap is a documentary directed by Robin Reynolds which looks at the reasons behind the dearth of women and minorities in programming. Thanks to the generosity of Staci Hartman, one of the producers, Foulab is able to offer a free screening of this film. We encourage you to donate to support their work, details can be found on the Code documentary website.

Admission is free but an RSVP is necessary because space is pretty tight (20 places). Snacks will be available on site for a small contribution, but you are also welcome to bring your own.

• Where: Foulab
• When: Saturday, Jan 30, 2016 @ 14:00
• RSVP on eventbrite

An introduction to cleaning up with Audacity using the free audio editing program Audacity, with an emphasis on removing background noise, music, and errors. This is a 101-level workshop for audio editing.
Including a one-on-one component.

General topics to be covered (time permitting):
-Basics of hearing sound and digital audio
-Using EQ and filters to removed persistent sounds
-Techniques for making volume consistent
-Removing noise
-Isolating vocals
-Repairing clicks and pops
-Pitch and speed alteration

Date/Time: February 15th, 1PM
Length: 2 hours (instructor will be available after for additional discussion)
Cost: $30
Location: Foulab
Capacity: 12

REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Laptop with Audacity already installed (any operating system)
Headphones
Mouse (highly recommended, we have some spares on-hand)
Files you would like to clean (optional)

Tickets available at event, or HERE

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association is gearing up to launch a new online space for the public to learn about their civil liberties. As part of the launch, the CCLA is visiting community organizations, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to build a blueprint for the project’s development post-launch.
The CCLA will be visiting Foulab on Thursday May 14th from 5:30 — 7:30pm for an informal get together — bring a friend, and your ideas about civil liberties in Canada!

What content about civil liberties, rights and freedoms do you feel is currently missing or hard to access? What issues should the CCLA be focusing on in the coming year? Come have a beer and talk about it with Lex Gill and Dr. Brenda McPhail from the CCLA, this Thursday!

(This main event will be in English, but the Q&A; and discussion afterwards will be bilingual.)

There is no category limit as long as its a hardware build. You can come as a team or try to join a team on the day of the event. You can and should bring all necessary parts and extras which are prepared ahead of time but the project must be built on the day of the hackathon.

The following tools will be available for you to use (with assistance of a pro if necessary):

3d Printers
CNC Machine
Soldering Station
Oscilloscope, multimeters, microscope  

True hackers will just come with a box of electro junk and build an awesome prototype during the day. More info at Build Something

When: Saturday August 10th, 2013 9:00 to 21:00+

Where: Suite 33B, 999 du Collège, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H4C 2S3

Schedule:
9am - 10am Registration and Team Formation
10am - 7pm Hacking and Building
7pm - 9pm Presentations & Dinner
9pm - 11pm After Party

Recommended donation to cover material costs for the equipment we’ll be building is $25.

The class will be held every Friday, starting November 4rth at 6pm.
See you there!