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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Education for Liberation Collective":MAILTO:educationforliberation@protonmail.com
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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:Walk for Recovery - La Marche pour le Rétablissement
DESCRIPTION:*en français ci-dessous*\n\nOn Saturday June 20\, we invite you to walk/wheel/roll/stroll for women and gender-diverse people living with addiction. We mobilize for accessible long-term\, trauma-informed mental health care that is tailored to the specific needs of women and gender-diverse people. We walk to break the stigma of addiction\, taking space in Ottawa’s downtown core with visibility\, pride\, and in community.\n\nWith 47 years of experience serving our community\, Amethyst Centre Ottawa is a leading non-residential agency in providing therapy\, holistic and diverse programming\, peer-support\, and health promotion in our city. Our services are free\, long-term\, in English or French\, in person or online. We do not require abstinence to access our services and support harm reduction.\n\nOur mission is to support our community to take control of factors that impact our health and well-being in healing and recovery. You can support our mission by making a donation\, fundraising as an individual\, or making a fundraising team\, to walk for recovery.\n\nFUNDRAISING WITH AMETHYST\n\nThis is a powerful opportunity to raise awareness about the needs of women and gender-diverse people living with addiction. Our community deserves barrier-free\, long-term\, trauma-informed care that meets each person’s unique needs.\n\nSign up as an individual or join a team. Help spread the word about why this cause matters to you. Every conversation and every contribution makes a difference.\n\nPlease sign up using our CanadaHelps campaign page\, and let your supporters know to make contributions under your name/team in this same page.\nhttps://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/106707953RR0001-amethyst-womens-addiction-centre/p2p/WalkforRecovery/\n\nAs a thank you\, participants who raise $50 will receive a Friend of Amethyst certificate and a beautiful amethyst crystal. Those who raise $100 or more will receive these gifts along with an additional local surprise: Details coming soon!\n\nABOUT THE WALK ROUTE\nWe will gather at the Monument of Human Rights to check-in and hear from our speakers. This will take 45 minutes approximately. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided.\nThe march will begin at the Canadian Tribute to Human Rights. From there\, participants will proceed north along Elgin Street toward Parliament Hill.\n\nAt Parliament Hill\, the route will turn left and continue west along Wellington Street to Bank Street. The march will then head south on Bank Street before turning left onto Somerset Street.\n\nParticipants will follow Somerset Street eastbound\, returning to Elgin Street and concluding back at the starting point.\n\nThis is a 3 km accessible route expected to take approximately 60–90 minutes. The march will proceed at the pace of those with mobility needs\, who will be encouraged to lead at the front.\n\n*****\n\nLe samedi 20 juin\, nous vous invitons à marcher / rouler / vous déplacer pour les femmes et les personnes de la diversité de genre vivant avec une dépendance. Nous nous mobilisons pour des soins en santé mentale accessibles\, à long terme et sensibles aux traumatismes\, adaptés aux besoins spécifiques des femmes et des personnes de la diversité de genre. Nous marchons pour briser la stigmatisation liée à la dépendance\, en occupant l’espace du centre-ville d’Ottawa avec visibilité\, fierté et solidarité.\n\nForte de 47 ans d’expérience au service de notre communauté\, Centre Amethyst d’Ottawa est un organisme communautaire sans hébergement de premier plan offrant\, dans notre ville\, des services de thérapie\, une programmation holistique et diversifiée\, du soutien par les pairs et de la promotion de la santé. Nos services sont gratuits\, à long terme\, offerts en français ou en anglais\, en personne ou en ligne. L’abstinence n’est pas requise pour accéder à nos services et nous adoptons une approche de réduction des méfaits.\n\nNotre mission est de soutenir notre communauté afin qu’elle puisse agir sur les facteurs qui influencent sa santé et son bien-être\, dans une perspective de guérison et de rétablissement. Vous pouvez soutenir notre mission en faisant un don\, en organisant une collecte de fonds individuelle ou en formant une équipe de collecte de fonds pour marcher en soutien au rétablissement.\n\nCOLLECTE DE FONDS AVEC AMETHYST\n\nC’est une occasion puissante de sensibiliser aux besoins des femmes et des personnes de genres divers vivant avec une dépendance. Notre communauté mérite des soins accessibles\, à long terme et tenant compte des traumatismes\, adaptés aux besoins uniques de chaque personne.\nI\nnscrivez-vous à titre individuel ou formez une équipe. Aidez à faire connaître cette cause et pourquoi elle vous tient à cœur. Chaque conversation et chaque contribution font une réelle différence.\nVeuillez vous inscrire via notre page de campagne CanadaHelps et inviter vos proches à faire un don en votre nom ou au nom de votre équipe sur cette même page. https://www.canadahelps.org/fr/organismesdebienfaisance/106707953RR0001-amethyst-womens-addiction-centre/p2p/WalkforRecovery/\n\nEn guise de remerciement\, les participant·e·s qui amassent 50 $ recevront un certificat Ami·e d’Amethyst ainsi qu’un magnifique cristal d’améthyste. Les participant·e·s qui amassent 100 $ ou plus recevront ces cadeaux\, ainsi qu’une surprise locale supplémentaire : détails à venir !\n\nÀ PROPOS DU PARCOURS\n\nNous nous rassemblerons au Monument canadien pour les droits de la personne afin de faire l’inscription et d’entendre nos intervenant·e·s. Cette portion durera environ 45 minutes. Des rafraîchissements légers et des collations seront offerts.\n\nLa marche débutera au Monument canadien pour les droits de la personne. De là\, les participant·e·s se dirigeront vers le nord sur la rue Elgin en direction de la Colline du Parlement.\nÀ la Colline du Parlement\, le parcours tournera à gauche pour continuer vers l’ouest sur la rue Wellington jusqu’à la rue Bank. La marche se poursuivra ensuite vers le sud sur la rue Bank avant de tourner à gauche sur la rue Somerset.\n\nLes participant·e·s suivront la rue Somerset vers l’est\, revenant à la rue Elgin et terminant au point de départ.\n\nIl s’agit d’un parcours accessible d’environ 3 km\, d’une durée estimée de 60 à 90 minutes. La marche se déroulera à un rythme qui tient compte des besoins en matière de mobilité\, et les personnes concernées seront encouragées à ouvrir la marche.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/walk-for-recovery-la-marche-pour-le-retablissement/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amethyst Centre Ottawa":MAILTO:events@amethyst-ottawa.org
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Solarpunk Hopecore Variety Show Extravaganza!
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate our earth and the summer solstice this year with Last Generation! We will have live music and performances\, vegan bbq and snacks\, crafts and activities for all ages. Bring your family and friends and let’s celebrate our wonderful mother earth and all she still has while we learn how to build a better world together!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/summer-solstice-solarpunk-hopecore-variety-show-extravaganza/
LOCATION:Ron Kolbus Lakeside Center
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