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SUMMARY:Learn about Ottawa’s radical history on a walking tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Ottawa’s radical history on a walking tour \nTake your radicalism outdoors this summer so you and your friends can learn from previous generations of troublemakers on a radical historical walking tour. \nMy name is Brian McDougall. Since 2014\, I’ve given hundreds of radical tours to visitors\, residents\, and local activists. \nWhy do we need to know our history? It’s true that history doesn’t repeat itself\, and it can’t provide us with ready-made formulae to guide us today. But\, knowing the inspiring stories about how others fought for social justice – whether they won or lost – helps to sharpen our ability to think through the strategic and tactical issues we face today. \nPeoples’ History Walking Tours: \n\nBuilding the Rideau Canal and the making of the Ottawa working class\nProtest\, strike\, and rebellion in the history of Canada’s capital\nAn unauthorized history of Parliament Hill: From Indigenous land to headquarters of Canada’s elite\nIndigenous peoples and colonialism in the history of Canada’s capital\nFrom sacred site to industrial wasteland: colonialism and class struggle in the Chaudière District\nMore than taverns and brothels: French Canadian\, Irish\, and Jewish struggles against oppression in Lowertown\nThe rise and fall of federal public service militancy in Ottawa-Gatineau\, 1965-2023\nColonialism and resistance in Canada’s capital: lessons from Indigenous\, Irish\, Black South African\, and Palestinian struggles\nFailure to revolt? Why Winnipeg had a general strike in 1919 while Ottawa’s was aborted\n\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 mainly take place in the center of Ottawa\, May to October. \nWho leads the tours? I do. I’m a former university teacher and federal public servant\, land long-time socialist\, trade unionist and social justice activist in Ottawa-Gatineau. I’m currently active with the Palestinian solidarity caucus and the national education committee of my public service union: the Canadian Association of Professional Employees. \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 Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/learn-about-ottawas-radical-history-on-a-walking-tour/
LOCATION:The streets of Ottawa-Gatineau
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SUMMARY:Join the Chain Fast for Palestinian Family Reunification: Canada Must Evacuate Loved Ones from Gaza
DESCRIPTION:From September 1 to September 20\, please pick a day to fast to demand the immediate evacuation from Gaza of all remaining Palestinian applicants for Canadian visas and the finalization of all applications for the hundreds of Palestinian genocide survivors still stranded in Egypt. During your fast day\, we ask you to:\n• Make a selfie with a message (such as Fasting for Palestinian Family Reunification or “Fasting for Urgent Gaza Evacuation”) that you can share with us and on your social media;\n• Write a letter and make a call to your MP and the appropriate government officials (samples below) demanding immediate evacuation of all remaining visa applicants from Gaza;\n• Share on social media the story of one of the families hugely impacted by the negative impacts of this program (we will pair you with a family and provide pictures and text to share). We can also directly connect you with that particular family to stay in touch with them afterwards and continue advocating for their right to be free of the genocide and joined with their loved ones in Canada.\nTo pick a date to fast\, please email a preferred date\, your name and town/city to be shared on our website\, to the Canadian Palestinian Family Reunification Project of the Rural Refugee Rights Network at tasc@web.ca\nBACKGROUND Each day of the chain fast will represent one of the 20 months that Canada’s None is Too Many Gaza temporary residence visa (TRV) program has been in effect\, 20 months of deliberate institutional inaction and lethal obstacle creation\, with hundreds of lives lost waiting on Canadian visas. The final week of the chain fast coincides with the return of MPs to Parliament.\nCanada does have the capacity to evacuate visa applicants from Gaza. But it has only directly assisted in the evacuation of fewer than 2% of the 5\,000 applicants\, and in late July evacuated 11 Canadian citizens through the Kerem Shalom crossing. We engage in this fast to highlight the urgent need to evacuate the remaining 98% of applicants.\nThe punishingly slow pace of visa processing for Gazans – a paltry average of 2 applications completed per day\, with a lethal waiting time for some of over a year – stands in stark contrast to the Canada–Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) program. During CUAET’s first year\, Canada welcomed 129\,000 Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion and approved over half a million visas (an average of 1\,400 applications per day)\, usually within a two-week turnaround. Canada waived security screening for those aged up to 17 and over 61\, and dropped a required medical exam despite the Ukrainian population’s much higher risk of carrying tuberculosis\, which Ottawa conceded “posed potential health risks to Canada.”\nSimilarly\, Canada welcomed over 8\,000 Israeli visa holders during 2024. Palestinian Canadians and refugee advocates point to such figures as clear proof of a painful\, discriminatory double standard that fails to adequately respond to what Canadian officials acknowledge are “catastrophic conditions” in Gaza.\nThe Gaza TRV program eerily echoes one of the most shameful periods of Canadian history\, the None is Too Many policies designed to keep Jews fleeing genocide out of Canada during the 1930s and 1940s. Almost 79 years after Canada turned away a boat packed with Jewish refugees (the St. Louis)\, then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued an apology\, noting 254 St. Louis passengers were murdered upon their forced return to Europe\, and declaring: “By issuing this apology\, it is my sincere hope that we can shine a light on this painful chapter of our history and ensure that its lessons are never forgotten.”\nSadly\, different lessons were learned by different people. For those in the government who historically and to this day wrongfully treat certain groups of people with suspicion\, the lesson is that they can get away with racist exclusion as long as there is no public outrage. Hence\, we have seen Public Safety Canada agencies like CBSA (Canadian Border Services Agency) and CSIS (Canadian Security Intelligence Service) treat every last Palestinian from Gaza as a potential risk instead of viewing them through the humanitarian lens of families escaping the worst horrors imaginable. That is why actions like the Chain Fast are so important: another reminder of the many people across this land who stand in solidarity with and recognize the humanity of these Palestinian families.\nSee available dates and sample letters/call template at https://rrrncanada.blogspot.com/…/chain-fast-for…
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/join-the-chain-fast-for-palestinian-family-reunification-canada-must-evacuate-loved-ones-from-gaza/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Asinabka Festival 14th Edition
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Indigenous Arts in Algonquin TerritoryOttawa\, Canada • Sept. 18-21\, 2025@ Club SAW & Gallery 101\nHighlights:•.40+ Indigenous Films• Opening Night Outdoor Film Screenings• Art Gallery Crawl @ Gallery 101 & The Asinabka Office• Indigenous Music Showcase• Indigenous Craft Vendor Market• Filmmaker Q&A’s\, Artist Talks\, Industry Events\, and Free Events\nThe 14th annual Asinabka Festival is excited to present the best contemporary Indigenous film\, music\, and arts from Canada and around the world. The Festival takes place in person over 4 days and with 10 separate film programs\, including films in every genre\, as well as short films and feature films.\nThe FULL SCHEDULE & Tickets will be available on our website Soon!:asinabkafestival.org\nSee the following sites for accessibility and visitor information:https://artscourt.ca/visitor-info-enhttps://g101.ca/gallery101\nChi-Miigwech / Thank You to The Ontario Arts Council\, the Government of Ontario\, The City of Ottawa\, and The Shushkitew Collectivea for their funding and support. We’d also like to thank all of our festival partners including the Arts Court\, SAW\, DARC\, Gallery 101\, and Ottawa Festivals
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/asinabka-festival-14th-edition/
LOCATION:Club SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, K1N 7B9
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SUMMARY:Demonstration to Abolish Anti-Black Racism
DESCRIPTION:Black People United for Change\, in partnership with organizations across Canada\, has come together to form a national coalition demanding urgent legislative change to combat anti-Black racism. \nOn Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\, at 1:00 PM on Parliament Hill in Ottawa\, we will unite our voices to call for justice\, accountability\, and systemic reform. \nOur coalition is focused on addressing the areas of legislation where anti-Black racism remains deeply entrenched and legally permissible: \nEmployment Equity – Current frameworks have failed to eliminate workplace discrimination\, dismantle systemic barriers to advancement\, or ensure equitable representation of Black workers in leadership positions. \nMental Health – Black Canadians face disproportionate barriers to culturally responsive care\, compounded by stigma and systemic neglect in healthcare and policy. \nEducation – From racial streaming to disproportionate discipline\, inequitable policies in Canadian schools continue to disadvantage Black students. \nThe Justice System – Over-policing\, racial profiling\, and disproportionate incarceration of Black Canadians persist due to gaps and inequities in current laws. \nTo advance this work\, Federal MP Gord Johns has sponsored our national petition\, which will be tabled in the House of Commons on September 15\, 2025. This petition reflects the voices of Black Canadians nationwide\, demanding that systemic anti-Black racism be addressed through meaningful legislative reform. \nWe are calling on community members\, allies\, and supporters to stand with us in unity on September 18th as we demonstrate our collective demand for change. Together\, we can ensure that Canada’s laws reflect justice\, equity\, and dignity for all. \nIf you would like to support this historic action\, please consider contributing to our campaign here:\nGoFundMe: Stand With Us – Help Bring Our Voices to Parliament Hill – https://gofund.me/9402adb72
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/demonstration-to-abolish-anti-black-racism/
LOCATION:Ontario
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SUMMARY:Take Back The Night 2025: Reclaim our power\, reclaim the night
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE✨🌘\nTake Back the Night is back on Thursday\, September 18\, 2025\, at 6 PM! \nTake Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and march against sexual and gender-based violence. The community comes together to support survivors\, raise awareness\, and advocate for safer\, healthier communities. \nEvent Details:\n– Rally: Minto Park (102 Lewis St) at 6 PM\n– March: Begins at 6:45 PM through Downtown Ottawa\n– Accessibility: Accessible bus & ASL/LSQ interpreters provided \nEveryone is welcome to join us! \n#TBTN #TBTN2025 #Ottawa #OTTEevents #MintoPark #BelieveSurvivors #EndGBV \n———————————————————— \nRÉSERVEZ LA DATE✨🌘\nLa Rue la Nuit Les Femmes Sans Peur revient le jeudi 18 septembre 2025 à 18 h! \nLa Rue la Nuit Les Femmes Sans Peur (TBTN) est un rassemblement et une marche annuels contre la violence sexuelle et basée sur le genre. La communauté se réunit pour soutenir les survivantes\, sensibiliser et promouvoir des communautés plus sûres et en meilleure santé. \nDétails de l’événement :\n– Rassemblement : Parc Minto (102\, rue Lewis) à 18 h\n– Marche : Début à 18 h 45 à travers le centre-ville d’Ottawa\n– Accessibilité : Autobus accessible et interprètes ASL/LSQ disponibles \nTout le monde est lela bienvenue! \n#TBTN #TBTN2025 #Ottawa #OTTEevents #ParcMinto #CroireAuxSurvivant·e·s #MettreFinALaVBG
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/take-back-the-night-2025-reclaim-our-power-reclaim-the-night/
LOCATION:Minto Park\, 315 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Bloodied Bodies\, Bloody Landscapes by Laura Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Ottawa launch of Bloodied Bodies\, Bloody Landscapes with local author Laura Hall\, in conversation with fellow Carleton University prof Alexis Shotwell!\n\nBloodied Bodies\, Bloody Landscapes traces connections between Indigenous representations\, gender\, and sexuality within iconic horror classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th. The savage killer\, the romantic and doomed Indian\, the feral “mad woman”—no trope or archetype escapes the shadowy influence of settler colonialism. In the end\, horror both disrupts and uncovers colonial violence—only to bury its victims once more.\n\nThis event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30PM\, programming begins at 7PM. Books will be available for signing and purchase.\n\n“This is the book I’ve waited my whole movie-geek life for.” – Jesse Wente\n\n“A must read for anyone consuming horror media. Laura Hall masterfully dissects the ways in which settler-colonialism is at the core of sexism\, racism\, sanism\, and white supremacy\, and how we see those systems of oppression at work in historical and contemporary horror.” – Jessica Johns
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/book-launch-bloodied-bodies-bloody-landscapes-by-laura-hall/
LOCATION:Octopus Books\, 116 Third Ave\, Ottawa\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octopus Books":MAILTO:octopus@octopusbooks.ca
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