Les Gros Chums CC is a direct-action charity club. Immigrant-founded and focused on supporting First Nations, Latino, Asian, Black, and marginalized communities within Canada.
Our core principles align with the values enshrined in Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We are staunchly pro-LGBTQ+ and support the right of all people to dignity, equality, and self-determination.
Our Mandate
We’re not an awareness campaign — we’re a direct-action charity.
Les Gros Chums supports marginalized communities through hands-on involvement.
We don’t wait for perfect conditions. If something needs doing, we do it.
Current Initiatives
Rugby
Rugby helps young people stay focused by building teamwork, discipline, and resilience. Its physical challenges foster confidence, while the fun keeps them engaged and connected.
We promote physical activity and community through rugby by providing Rookie Rugby kits for elementary students and standard rugby balls for middle and high school students.
McGill Tam-Tams August-September 2025
Join us every Thursday from August through September for a relaxed and welcoming event hosted by Les Gros Chums. Open to all McGill students, this weekly gathering is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, form lasting connections, and strengthen the campus community—especially for graduate students, upper-years, and those new to McGill.
You can register your interest in the form below.
Digital Consultancy
We offer pro-bono consulting to support digital self-reliance and good governance.
Web Presence
- Setting up a private and secure social media platform using Mastodon
- Creating websites using open-source software (Ghost) on secure servers for SMBs and non-profits
- A stipend is available to sponsor the setup and maintenance costs for the server for one year
Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity primers tailored for different groups:
- Non-profit workers and volunteers
- First Nations youth and families
- Academics and university students
- Members of the public or government deemed by us to be of vital importance to Canada
Donations
You can donate to us through NOWPayments, a cryptocurrency payment provider. This allows us to protect the complete anonymity of our beneficiaries. In the future we'll be adding a Canada Helps link for tax-deductible donations.
Our Symbols
Like most clubs we have our own symbols.
Back
Top Rocker
Les Gros Chums, official translation: The Big Mates
Central Rocker
Our official logo depicts a Crested Owl (Lophostrix cristata) and a Coral snake (Micrurus clarki) locked in a mock struggle. These animals were chosen as traditional symbols of wisdom.
Bottom Rocker
Tiohtià:ke
We use Montreal’s original name to define our operational area.
Front-Right Side
Rank & Name
Each of our members is a force in and of themselves, so each carry the rank of Warrior, this is to emphasize our focus to action.
We all also have a nickname, worn beneath our rank.
Colours
Red, white, and blue — these colours represent the founder’s journey: his country of origin (Costa Rica), his former homes (El Salvador, Honduras, Scotland and England), and his current home (Canada).
They also echo the symbolic meaning found in the Costa Rican flag:
- Blue — the sky under which we all live
- White — the peace we’re striving for
- Red — the blood of struggle, past and yet to come
Contact
If you’re interested in our work, would like to take part in our initiatives, or simply want to get in touch, feel free to contact us at hello [at] chums [dot] nexus
Corporation number: 1552789-9
Territory Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that we operate on stolen Kanien'kehá:ka, Huron/Wendat, Abenaki, and Anishinaabeg lands and support land back programs.