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Please Note: Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.
Join us to watch the gripping story of a young man who joins the antifascist International Brigades in Spain in 1937. On May 22, join the Education for Liberation Collective for a screening of the gripping feature film "Land and Freedom." This event is taking place within the context of the exhibition Art is a […]
Shut Down CANSEC is hosting a fundraiser for the Ottawa Community Defence Fund, featuring a pop-up cafe by Hochi Matcha! Come on out to the Gongfu Bao patio at 365 Bank St on May 24th from 11 AM to 7 PM, all proceeds are going to the defence fund in preparation for Shut Down CANSEC […]
On May 26th, 2026, the International League of People’s Struggle in Canada will host a national political conference titled Against Canadian Imperialism: Uniting for Socialism in Ottawa, on the first day of its 6th National Assembly. It will be followed by the participants joining the protests against CANSEC (arms and weapons convention/trade show) and Community […]
Queer Death Salon is a community space for all 2SLGBTQIA+ people to come together to discuss death, dying and grief. It is a facilitated drop-in discussion space, with the purpose of building connection, skill, and resources for 2SLGBTQIA+ people navigating end of life in our personal lives and in our communities With your pet depicted […]
Join our “Fund Healthcare, Not Warfare” Ottawa Bus Tour to call for public money to support healthcare, not conflict. Together, we’ll travel around Ottawa and learn more about how the fight for public healthcare and against militarism are intertwined. Space is limited, so get your ticket now! This 90-minute bus tour, organized by the Council of […]
The Shut Down CANSEC campaign is calling for 1,000 PROTESTORS to stand up against a global trade show of genocide, occupation, destruction and theft of land. Make arrangements now to join us in Ottawa to stop the genocidal supply chain and demand to SHUT DOWN CANSEC. As we approach 1,000 days of genocide, we cannot […]
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. But everyone should be able to have food on their plate. That's why we'll be giving out food, at noon on May […]
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 […]
JUST VOICES Just 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. CHRIS MACLEAN As a performing Singer–Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chris's career spans 30+ […]
Join us for a guided tour of the exhibition Art is a Weapon: Revolutionary & Antifascist Posters from Spain 1936-39 Sunday May 31 Sunday June 14 2-3pm at Gongfu Bao, 365 Bank Street Free (donations gladly accepted) Masks required and provided ABOUT THE EXHIBITION In 1930s Spain, artists, organizers, unions, and leftist political parties produced […]
This new book examines the threat of an emboldened right in Canada and delves deep into our local experience with the so-called "Freedom Convoy", while setting out strategies for resistance. Called "Confronting the Resurgent Right", the book offers a deep dive into the different currents and shared agenda of the right — and our collective […]
Ottawa and Online - Formerly Anishinabe Moose Studies, Tinakiwin is a newly registered Anishinabe-led non-profit working on research, education & outreach, and sustainable training & employment. Join us to celebrate the launch of Tinakiwin! Our Executive Director, Shannon Chief, will discuss Tinakiwin's origin story, our past work as AMC and Anishinabe research practices. Tinakiwin Board […]
