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SUMMARY:POSTER EXHIBITION: Art is a Weapon: Revolutionary and Antifascist Posters from Spain 1936-39
DESCRIPTION:Poster exhibition runs April 15 to June 20\, 2026.\nGongfu Bao Restaurant\, 365 Bank Street\nFree entry\nOrganized by the Education for Liberation Collective \nIn 1930s Spain\, artists\, organizers\, unions\, and leftist political parties produced thousands of stunning posters promoting revolutionary social change and opposing fascism. In 1936\, the Spanish Civil War began when fascists organized a coup to overthrow Spain’s democratically-elected leftist Popular Front government\, composed of a coalition of socialists\, anarchists\, communists\, workers’ organizations and social movements. From 1936-38\, thousands of international volunteers\, including at least 1500 Canadians\, went to Spain to join the Popular Front in the fight against fascism. Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy enthusiastically supported the coup\, and the fascists ultimately won\, installing a dictatorship that would last until the late 1970s. \nArt is a Weapon: Revolutionary and Antifascist Posters from Spain 1936-39 presents reproductions of more than 25 striking posters that teach us the history of revolutionary Spain and the Spanish Civil War. But these posters are more than just artefacts of the past. They illuminate a history that extends into the present moment and to struggles we continue to fight today\, from opposing fascism\, fighting for gender liberation\, defending children’s genuine health and well-being\, and defending the dignity and well-being of working people to fighting for environmental sustainability\, for public education and art\, and supporting international solidarity. \nThe exhibition also includes reproductions of artefacts from the Mackenzie-Papineau Battalion\, the Canadian contingent of the International Brigades that fought against fascism in Spain.\nCurated by Claire Nicolson-Hurtig (@encrenoire.illustration\, Posters for Palestine 2024 exhibition\, member of Education for Liberation Collective) \nPosters are reproduced from the collections of the Fundacion Pablo Iglesias (Madrid\, Spain)\, the Robert D. Farber University Archives and Special Collections of Brandeis University (USA)\, and the Centre de Recursos per Aprenentatge i la Investigació at the University of Barcelona (Spain).
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/poster-exhibition-art-is-a-weapon-revolutionary-and-antifascist-posters-from-spain-1936-39/
LOCATION:Gongfu Bao\, 365 Bank St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P1Y2\, Canada
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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/
LOCATION:City of Ottawa-Gatineau streets
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SUMMARY:Food\, not bombs! De la bouffe\, pas des bombes!
DESCRIPTION:It’s no secret that food prices are skyrocketing. At the same time\, while many people can’t afford to eat\, world leaders seem to have a lot of money to spend on the military. \nBut everyone should be able to have food on their plate. That’s why we’ll be giving out food\, at noon on May 30th\, in Parc Fontaine\, in Gatineau. \nCome meet your neighbours and have a chat! Together\, we can feed ourselves and make a difference. \n*Vegetarian and vegan food will be served. \n—\nCe n’est un secret pour personne : les prix de la nourriture monte en flèche. Pendant ce temps\, alors que beaucoup de gens n’ont pas les moyens de se nourrir\, les dirigeants du monde ont beaucoup d’argent à mettre dans l’armée.\nMais tout le monde devrait pouvoir avoir de quoi manger dans son assiette. C’est pourquoi nous distribuerons de la nourriture le 30 mai à midi\, au Parc Fontaine\, à Gatineau!\nVenez rencontrer et discuter avec les gens de votre quartier ! Ensemble\, nous pouvons nous nourrir et faire une différence.\n*Des plats végétariens et végétaliens seront servis.\n—\nCet événement est organisé par plusieurs personnes alliées de « Lutter pour gagner ».\nThe event is organized by many of “Fight to win”‘s allies.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/food-not-bombs/
LOCATION:Parc Fontaine\, 120\, rue Charlevoix\, Gatineau
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SUMMARY:NO AUTOCRATS/NO TYRANTS
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, May 30 from 1-3 for a grassroots protest against autocratic political leaders and in defense of democracy. Protest will start at the monthly Fight Ford rally at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights on Elgin Street then march with “Signs of Democracy” to the weekly protest against Trump at Major’s Hill Park. Bring your signs\, your chants and your outrage at the cruelty\, lack of transparency\, cronyism\, reduced funding for essential services and power grabs occurring at Queens Park and Washington\, DC. Sponsored by CANTIFA\, Fight Ford (Ottawa) and Indivisible Ottawa.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/no-autocrats-no-tyrants/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Just Voices Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:JUST VOICES\nJust Voices is a community-oriented activist choir in Ottawa\, on unceded Algonquin territory. We use our voices to inspire social change and contribute to movements for social and environmental justice\, racial and gender equality\, and struggles against violence\, war and poverty. \n\nCHRIS MACLEAN\n As a performing Singer–Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist\, Chris’s career spans 30+ years of composing and performing Contemporary Folk/Roots; World; and\, more recently\, Vocal Improvisation; and has taken her across the globe. She has 3 recordings of original compositions\, and is featured on several others\, including 2 releases with Indo-Canadian fusion ensemble\, Galitcha and the acoustic trio\, Frida’s Brow. Chris currently performs solo; in the Contemporary Roots trio Bray & MacLean; and as one third of the acoustic trio\, The Paugan Dames based in Wakefield\, QC.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/just-voices-spring-concert/
LOCATION:First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa\, 30 Cleary Ave\, Ottawa
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