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SUMMARY:Summertime Radical Historical Walking Tours
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa radicals have been fighting for greater social justice for more than 200 years. This summer you can learn more about past protests\, strikes\, and campaigns during a radical historical walking tour. \nMy name is Brian McDougall. Since 2014\, I’ve given hundreds of tours about Ottawa-Gatineau’s radical past for tourists\, residents\, and local activists. I believe that historically informed activists are more effective. \nWhy do we need to know our history? It’s true that history doesn’t repeat itself and can’t provide us with ready-made formulae to guide us today. But knowing how past generations of radicals fought for social justice – stories our rulers either rewrite or suppress – helps to sharpen our ability to think through the strategic and tactical issues we face today.  \nWhat kinds of struggles have Ottawa-Gatineau’s radicals mounted in the past? What strategies did they adopt? When did they win and why did they often lose? Those are some of the questions I pose while doing the nine tours offered through Peoples’ History Walking Tours. \nCurrent tours:\n•	Building the Rideau Canal and the making of the Ottawa working class\n•	Protest\, strike\, and rebellion in the history of Canada’s capital\n•	An unauthorized history of Parliament Hill: From Indigenous land to headquarters of Canada’s elite\n•	Indigenous peoples and colonialism in the history of Canada’s capital\n•	From sacred site to industrial wasteland: colonialism and class struggle in the Chaudière District\n•	More than taverns and brothels: French Canadian\, Irish\, and Jewish struggles against oppression in Lowertown\n•	The rise and fall of federal public service militancy in Ottawa-Gatineau\, 1965-2023\n•	Colonialism and resistance in Canada’s capital: lessons from Indigenous\, Irish\, Black South African\, and Palestinian struggles\n•	Failure to revolt? Why Winnipeg had a general strike in 1919 while Ottawa’s was aborted \nHow good are the tours?  In 85 reviews on Trip Advisor\, 79 tour participants rated their experience 5 stars out of 5.  You can read their comments here: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attraction_Review-g155004-d7035441-Reviews-Peoples_History_Walking_Tours-Ottawa_Ontario.html  \nWhat does a tour involve? Tours are given in English\, last from 3 to 3.5 hours\, and take place in the center of Ottawa\, May through September. Tours are organized on demand\, for four or more people. \nWho leads the tours? I do. I’m a former university teacher and federal public servant\, long-time socialist\, trade unionist\, and social justice activist in Ottawa-Gatineau. I’m currently active in my trade union\, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (Palestine solidarity caucus and the National Education Committee) and with the Tempest Collective – an American/Canadian socialist group.  \nHow much does a tour cost? Tours cost $35 per person and require a minimum of four participants. Groups can be as large as 20\, with those of 10 or more eligible for a discount. \nHow do you book a tour? Organize a group and select a preferred day and time. (Tours are organized on demand.) Then send me an email brian.phwt@gmail.com or book through my website https://ottawahistorytours.com   \nDon’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or want to book a tour.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/summertime-radical-historical-walking-tours/
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Service Dog Meet up Group walk through Byward Market
DESCRIPTION:Save the date\n10 am July 25th\nMajor Hill Park Downtown Ottawa\nWheelchair accessible 4.5 km route through Byward Market/ downtown Ottawa visiting local tourist spots . Leaving Major Hill park at 10:20. \nOttawa Service Dog Meet up\nGroup walk through Byward Market \nExposure Opportunities\nneutral dogs\ndocks\nbikes\ncrowds\ndropped food\nelevator\nmall\nstatues\nwheelchair \nRoute\nTotal route length: 4.5 km\nEstimated time: 1.5 h\n# of stops with seats : 7 \nStart at\nMajor hillpark \nLocation #1\nMajor Hill Park \nLocation # 2\n99 Rideau \nLocation #3\nBeaver tail stand \nLocation #4\nIrving River \nLocation #5\nOttawa market sign \nLocation #6\nNAC \nLocation #7\nConfederation park \nLocation # 8\nCorktown footbridge \nLocation #9\nCanal \nPlease bring water & treats\, no dog greetings\, please be mindful of each other’s space \nJuly 25th\n10am\nMajor hill park
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/ottawa-service-dog-meet-up-group-walk-through-byward-market/
LOCATION:Major’s Hill Park\, Mackenzie Ave\, Ottawa\, K1N 6Z4
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SUMMARY:No Pigs BBQ and Roast: A Community Gathering to Demand the Terminations\, Not Resignations of Ottawa Cops
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date! More details to come.\n\n\nAre you concerned that a number of Ottawa cops are using police databases to target\, harass and sexually assault women? Join us for the No Pigs BBQ and Roast! A community gathering to demand the terminations\, not resignations of Ottawa Cops!\n\nhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/ottawa-police-have-a-sexual-misconduct-problem-a-decade-of-fixes-have-largely-failed-9.7214201 \nJuly 27\, 2026\nOttawa City Hall\n110 Laurier Avenue West \n\nCome for the free vegan BBQ starting at 3:00pm\nStay for the roasters beginning at 3:30pm\nAttend the Ottawa Police Service Board meeting at 4:00pm
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/no-pigs-bbq-and-roast-a-community-gathering-to-demand-the-terminations-not-resignations-of-ottawa-cops/
LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier\, Ottawa
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