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SUMMARY:The Leveller Story Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to be involved in power-challenging\, community-based journalism? \nStory Meetings are where you can pitch article ideas\, help brainstorm content\, or be assigned a story. They’re also a way to learn about the Leveller and introduce yourself. \nWe’ve started writing\, editing and publishing for the new Volume 16 starting in September. We’re in need of contributors for October and beyond. We pay per contribution\, whether its writing\, editing\, illustrating or photojournalism for articles. \nMore information at https://leveller.ca/story-meeting/
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/the-leveller-story-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Orange Shirt Day
DESCRIPTION:In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation\, the Caring Society\, in partnership with Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) and Beechwood Cemetery\, will once again host Orange Shirt Day 2023 on Unceded Algonquin Territory (Ottawa\, Ontario). \nWe invite you to learn about Canada’s history in the spirit of truth and reconciliation\, reflect on the legacy of the residential school system\, and take action. \nSee the event page link for full activities: https://fncaringsociety.com/orange-shirt-day
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/orange-shirt-day/
LOCATION:Beechwood Cemetery and Downtown Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230929T180000
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SUMMARY:Critical Mass bike ride
DESCRIPTION:How the ride works: \n1. Show up before 6 \n2. Start circling the fountain at 6pm\, and follow whoever leaves first \n3. Ride around slowly on streets without bike lanes\, take up the entire car lane. If it’s a 2-lane road\, stick to just one lane unless it’s a big group. \n4. Whoever is in front leads the group\, but also places their bike to block cars when the group is crossing an intersection \n5. The group must stay together for safety – it’s literally the name of the ride. If a traffic light turns red after the leaders\, the tail of the group must run the light. If the light is red when the leaders get to it\, stop and wait. There is no rush\, no reason to run lights unnecessarily. \n6. Be super friendly\, make friends\, have fun\, smile and wave at drivers\, and maybe just accept that rain isn’t so bad on a hot day
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/critical-mass-bike-ride-2/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin at Laurier\, across from City Hall\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5J2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141546
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SUMMARY:Rally to Fix Public Transit
DESCRIPTION:Join Free Transit Ottawa\, Ottawa Transit Riders\, Horizon Ottawa\, and Ecology Ottawa for a Rally to Fix Public Transit. \nWe’re calling on City Council to deliver transit that’s accessible\, affordable\, reliable\, and frequent. \nFeaturing live music and speakers from community and labour groups\, including \n\nNick Grover — Free Transit Ottawa\nDan Rutabingwa Gakire — Ecology Ottawa\nRory Lewis — Ottawa Transit Riders\nHorizon Ottawa\nAlex Silas\, Regional VP — PSAC\nAlex Miller — CAPE Solidarity Caucus\nACORN Ottawa\n\nMarion Dewar Plaza (110 Laurier W)\, September 26 from 11:30 am to 2 pm.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/rally-to-fix-public-transit/
LOCATION:Marion Dewar Plaza\, 110 Laurier Ave W\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1P1J1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230924T120000
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SUMMARY:Kidical Mass Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Experience the joy of biking through the eyes of children and join the worldwide movement calling for child-friendly streets \nKidical Mass is an international movement inspired by ‘critical mass’ events held to emphasize the number of people who want to ride bikes and to demand infrastructure improvements. Kidical mass expands on that idea with a focus on children and families. These events celebrate the joy of biking while calling for a need to create streets that are safe for kids and therefore safe for everyone. We believe children should be able to safely and independently travel to school\, parks\, sports\, and other destinations. With climate change already impacting the lives of children\, safe streets for kids also means seriously addressing the climate emergency. There are measures – both big and small – that cities like Ottawa can pursue to make this possible (some of our ideas are below). \nThis event is hosted by Bike Ottawa\, For Our Kids Ottawa-Gatineau and School Streets Ottawa in collaboration with other kidical mass events taking place around the world on the weekend of September 23-24. Join more than 150\,000 other people celebrating the joy of children and biking and the need to make streets safer for kids. \nSchedule\n9:30 – 10:00: Meet at Sylvia Holden Children’s Park (641 O’Connor Street)\, decorate bikes\, dance\, chalk\, and bubbles\n10:05-11:00: Ride begins – We will ride along Queen Elizabeth Drive (closed to cars) to Confederation Park (3.2km)\n11:00 – 12:00: Prize draw\, activities and play at the park. Participants are encouraged to bring snacks or picnics. \nEveryone is welcome! We hope to have participants of all ages\, abilities\, and caretaking responsibilities (that means you too grandparents\, aunts\, uncles\, babysitters\, and community members who love kids!). Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult and are welcome to ride their own bikes or on board with another rider. We will be travelling at a very slow pace. Whether your child is a pro on two wheels or just starting out\, this event is perfect for riders of all ages and skill levels. Don’t forget to bring your helmets! \nBright colourful clothing and accessories are encouraged. We will have some bike decorations\, but you are encouraged to bring your own as well! Let’s come together as a community\, promote cycling\, and create lasting memories. So mark your calendars and get ready for a wheely good time at Kidical Mass Ottawa ! \nRegistration is not required\, but it is encouraged so we can get in touch if there are any updates to the event (e.g.\, weather issues\, travel disruptions\, etc.) \nWe are seeking volunteers and donations (prizes\, snacks\, bike decorations\, and services including videography/photography and children’s entertainment). Are you a bike-friendly or kid-friendly individual or business that would like to be involved with this event? Please reach out to us at kidicalmassottawa@gmail.com. \nAbout the Event Hosts: \nBike Ottawa is a not-for-profit volunteer-based advocacy group. We believe riding a bike in Ottawa should be a fun\, safe\, and easy choice for all ages and abilities. We are committed to advocating for a vibrant and equitable Ottawa where active transportation plays an important role in year-round mobility. \nFor Our Kids Ottawa Gatineau is a community of parents\, grandparents and families who are concerned about climate change. We organize family-friendly activism and information activities and provide a space to connect and take action together. We strive to be a welcoming place for all parents\, guardians\, grandparents\, caregivers\, and community members to connect and act together. This summer we hosted several “We Bike For Our Kids” events encouraging families to bike for transportation. \nSchool Streets Ottawa is a coalition of local volunteers along with supporting organizations who advocate for kids to have healthy and safe ways to get to school. Our mission is to have more students using travel modes that are active\, safe\, and sustainable. \nQuestions about the event can be sent to kidicalmassottawa@gmail.com
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/kidical-mass-ottawa/
LOCATION:Sylvia Holden Children’s Park\, 641 O’Connor Street\, Ottawa\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Take Back the Night Ottawa
DESCRIPTION:Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and protest against sexual and gender-based violence. The community comes together to celebrate\, support and empower survivors\, while creating safer communities and healthier relationships through awareness\, activism and advocacy. \n\n#TBTN2023 Ottawa will start with a rally in Minto Park (102 Lewis St) on 6pm. The march will start at 6:45 through Downtown Ottawa and end with an Info fair at Ottawa City Hall (110 Laurier Ave W) \nAn accessible bus and ASL/LSQ interpreters will be available\, so we welcome everyone to join us!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/take-back-the-night-ottawa/
LOCATION:Minto Park\, 315 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T200000
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SUMMARY:OPIRG-Carleton RadFrosh: Activism\, Investigative Work Needed In Face of Challenging Consumer and Community Issues
DESCRIPTION:Ken Rubin will first talk about several challenging key consumer and community issues to be met and then provide examples of his investigative and FOI experiences. This will be followed by questions and a discussion on why activism and investigative work matter. \nKen Rubin is an Ottawa investigative public interest researcher\, a citizens’ advocate\, an author\, a civil libertarian\, and an organic farmer. He is a very well known commentator on the access and privacy legislation in Canada. He has filed and analyzed thousands of requests for public and personal information. His work has resulted in hundreds of media stories. He has written and published many articles and reports on government secrecy and privacy and surveillance practices. He has acted as an access consultant to a variety of media\, public interest groups\, political parties\, labour unions\, research groups\, trade associations\, and individuals. Many of his Federal Court actions for freedom of information are referred to as benchmark cases. He has helped promote improvements in freedom of information and privacy protection legislation in Canada\, including amending the federal access act to penalize officials for record alteration violations. He has appeared before numerous parliamentary committees and is a columnist for the Hill Times. For over 50 years\, he has been involved in a wide range of regional and national public actions that include food and air safety\, health and environmental protection issues and telecommunications. \nRegister online here: https://bit.ly/InvestigativeWork
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/opirg-carleton-radfrosh-activism-investigative-work-needed-in-face-of-challenging-consumer-and-community-issues/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T180000
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SUMMARY:You're Invited: Tipping Point for Advanced Capitalism Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Political Economy\, Carleton University\, and the Canadian Centre of Policy Alternatives are excited to announce a book launch for David Livingstone’s 2023 Tipping Point for Advanced Capitalism: Class\, Class Consciousness\, and Activism in the “Knowledge Economy “\, published by Fernwood Press. \nThe event will be held on September 20\, 2023\, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the Senate Room\, Rm 608\, Pigiarvik\, with remarks from Dr. Livingstone and a conversation on the book stimulated by activist readers from the Ottawa community. Please RSVP here: https://carleton.ca/politicaleconomy/fall-2023-ipe-book-launch/ \nTipping Point for Advanced Capitalism is a pathbreaking study of the changing class makeup of the Canadian\, other G7 and Nordic labour forces since the 1980s\, documenting especially the rise of non-managerial professional employees. The book provides unprecedented tracking of the links between employment classes and higher levels of class consciousness\, including the often hidden political consciousness of corporate capitalists as well as the extent of oppositional and revolutionary consciousness among non-managerial workers. The large differences exposed between class conscious capitalists and these non-managerial workers on issues of poverty reduction and global warming reveal the strategic roles these key class agents play in actions to defend or transform advanced capitalism. The most concerted evidence-based study to bring class back into grasping the intimately linked ecological\, economic and political crises we now face. The TPAC book is now available for order: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/book/tipping-point-for-advanced-capitalism.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/youre-invited-tipping-point-for-advanced-capitalism-book-launch/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230920T090000
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SUMMARY:Protect Trans Kids! Rally against anti-2SLGTBQIA+ hate!
DESCRIPTION:This coming Wednesday\, September 20th\, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ activists plan to rally on Parliament Hill as well as in a number of cities across the country for a so-called “Million Person March.” While they claim to be in support of “parental rights\,” this is nothing more than yet another anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rally. \nMany of the people behind this hateful protest are familiar faces from previous anti-2SLGBTQIA+ mobilizaions in Ottawa – homophobic and transphobic activist Kamel El-Cheikh\, anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate group Save Canada\, as well as the usual gathering of homophobic convoy activists and other far-right networks. \nGiven the recent policy changes in Saskatchewan and New Brunswick targeting trans youth\, and recent comments from Doug Ford as well as Education Minister Steven Lecce floating similar policies in Ontario\, it is important that we come together at this time to show that the voices of these homophobic and transphobic bigots do not represent the majority and do not represent our community. \nThat’s why\, at the same time as they are gathering on Parliament Hill\, we are going to be gathering in front of the Supreme Court of Canada to show our support for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and our opposition to the so-called “parents rights” agenda that is nothing more than thinly veiled homophobia and transphobia. \nWe’ve beaten the far right before\, and with your support\, we can do so again. \nWe will be joined by our allies from Horizon Ottawa\, the Ottawa District Labour Council\, as well as a number of unions and community groups who have come together to send a message of solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. \nAs always\, review the Safety Plan to see how to best keep yourself and your friends safe. In particular: \n\nDo not give interviews to far right media outlets or “independent journalists”\nDon’t debate far-right trolls. Drown them out with chants and noise! Especially if they are filming or livestreaming and looking for content.\nDo not film supporters without their permission\, and do not livestream. Do film the far right\, fake journalists\, and the police in order to protect yourself and your friends.\nProtect your identity. Mask up\, and use signs\, flags\, umbrellas\, etc.\, to protect yourself from being photographed by far right activists or fake news outlets.\nDo not talk to the police\nMaintain situational awareness\, and watch each others’ backs\nTry to arrive and leave as a group\nCheck the weather\, drive safely and dress appropriately! Give yourself plenty of time to arrive!\n\nWe are also encouraging people to contact their representatives – in particular school trustees and MPPs – to express their support for gender-affirming policies and inclusive education\, and their opposition to any policies that would forcibly out trans youth. \nFor additional information on who is behind these anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate rallies\, please see our (parody – but informative!) website 1 Million March for Children.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/protect-trans-kids-rally-against-anti-2slgtbqia-hate/
LOCATION:Supreme Court of Canada\, 301 Wellington Street\, Ottawa\, K1A 0J1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141548
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SUMMARY:SEARCH THE LANDFILL International Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting a SEARCH THE LANDFILL International Day of Action. The main theme is Search The Landfills but we welcome all causes. As we continue this fight we realize that our sisters laying in the garbage dump\, is the last genocidal act that the government can commit against us. Each year since arrival of settlers our nation have been robbed somehow\, someway. It is time to join all our fights into one. Every cause\, every nation who has been hurt by the government of Canada\, we ask you to join us in peaceful protest on this day walking and standing arm in arm to let the governments of today know that we have our voices back. \nEvery Nation\, every country has something to rally and say. We ask that you utilize your main theme to be Search the landfills to bring awareness to the last acts of genocide. Human dignity is not respected even after death. \nWe will be gathering at every government building across Canada. Please organize your city\, town or community. We have to be loud and clear but peaceful and shout \nSEARCH THE LANDFILLS \nBRING THEM HOME \nSAY THEIR NAMES \nWe love you all and respect you all. \nMany many Miigwetches to you all.. \nPlease share this far and wide. Let’s make this our start to many years to come. The first year won’t be as huge but years to come will unite us all in each others causes. \nPlease create a rally at you local government buildings to search the landfills and share your event page here. \nPlease gather red dresses and two sticks to carry on your walks and rallies.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/search-the-landfill-international-day-of-action/
LOCATION:Parliament Hill\, Wellington Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0A9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T120000
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SUMMARY:Prime Minister Trudeau\, get it done! Regularize everyone!
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa is joining the actions taking place across the country to demand equality\, justice and permanent resident status for all! \nPlease RSVP now so we can share the plans with you!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are not in Ottawa\, please scroll below to see the full list of actions. \nWe are marching because in this crisis of inequality\, we need to link struggles for climate justice\, affordability\, housing and human rights and migrant justice. No one must be left behind. \nWe are marching because migrants — the very people who grow food\, care for the sick\, build our homes\, and keep society functioning — bear some of the heaviest burden of exclusion\, \nWe are marching because Parliament returns on September 18\, 2023 and we must remind Prime Minister Trudeau of his December 2021 promise to ensure regularization of undocumented people and permanent resident status for all. \n  \nRight now\, anti-immigrant sentiment is rising. This time\, migrants are being blamed for increasing housing prices. We must take to the streets and refuse to be divided. Together\, let us demand justice and equality for all.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore actions are being announced everyday\, see www.MigrantRights.ca/Sep17 for the latest.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/prime-minister-trudeau-get-it-done-regularize-everyone/
LOCATION:Parliament Hill\, Wellington Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1A 0A9\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Migrant Rights Network":MAILTO:info@migrantrights.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141548
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SUMMARY:Critical Mass Ride For Climate
DESCRIPTION:Rain or shine. Join hundreds of others in this fun ride through Ottawa / Gatineau to celebrate cycling as meaningful climate action & demonstrate the need for safe active transport infrastructure.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/critical-mass-ride-for-climate/
LOCATION:Canadian War Museum\, 1 Vimy Place\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141548
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SUMMARY:OPIRG-Carleton RadFrosh: Ottawa Radical History Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Protest\, strike and rebellion in Canada’s Capital with Brian McDougall. \nThe group will be meeting in front of the Chateau Laurier Hotel at approximately 5pm. Dress for the weather and get ready to walk! \nThis tour is completely free as part of OPIRG-Carleton’s Rad Frosh week and is cross-promoted with CUPE Local 4600. We plan on providing a free snack at the end of the walk\, please register at https://forms.gle/iKR98v5j6xfW73VR7
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/opirg-carleton-radfrosh-ottawa-radical-history-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230915T235900
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SUMMARY:Global Climate Strike 2023
DESCRIPTION:The fossil fuel industry is the arsonist behind the devastating climate disasters sweeping Canada and the globe. It’s time to #EndFossilFuels!\nJoin us on Parliament Hill as we present our demands. \nWe are excited to announce that the date has been set for the September 2023 Global Climate Strike! We’ll be striking on September 15th! RSVP for the strike on the Facebook event page at this link. \nSign up with Eventbrite Signup \nAre you interested in getting involved with planning Ottawa’s September Climate Strike? Email us at info@fridaysforfutureottawa.org \nHere’s how you can get involved: \n\nPlanning and logistics (join the core organizing team and meet virtually biweekly)\nSocial media content creation\nOutreach and promotion\nArt/ music (perform at the strike!)\nMarshall at the strike\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/global-climate-strike/
LOCATION:TBD
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230909T170000
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SUMMARY:Book launch: Quitting the Master Race: A Daughter's Journey to Break the Bonds of Hate
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate the launch of Quitting the Master Race: A Daughter’s Journey to Break the Bonds of Hate\, by local author Barbara Leimsner www.barbaraleimsner.com \nHow do otherwise decent people become mesmerized by a doctrine of hate? The author confronts the past to discover how one ordinary man—her adored German papa—in his youth became thoroughly indoctrinated with Nazi ideology. Its hateful tentacles reached into her young life as he filled her head with beliefs about Aryan superiority\, racist stereotypes\, and conspiracy theories. \nThis thoughtful\, compelling book will appeal to anyone concerned about resurging far-right ideologies today\, and those interested in the rise of fascism in the 1930s. It will speak to readers with parents or grandparents in WWII\, and those interested in the immigrant experience\, issues of intergenerational memory\, and identity. \nWhat readers are saying: \n“I enjoyed it immensely.” \n“I was mesmerized right from the start.” \n“. . . masterfully written with penetrating insight and the pacing of a mystery novel.” \n“I couldn’t stop reading it.” \nAvailable at independent bookstores and through Chapters Indigo and Amazon. \nCome support a local author and celebrate a good book! \n(Parking at the library or on nearby streets. Seating is limited so please come early.)
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/book-launch-quitting-the-master-race-a-daughters-journey-to-break-the-bonds-of-hate/
LOCATION:Sunnyside Branch\, Ottawa Public Library\, 1049 Sunnyside Ave
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230908T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230903T140341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T140341Z
UID:2500-1694160000-1694192400@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Canada is Burning: Slow March
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a march! Call for stronger government action to address the climate crisis. Meet at Confederation Park at 5:30pm\, and join us for a social afterwards. \nMore information at https://on2ottawa.ca/talks-events
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/canada-is-burning-slow-march-2/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin at Laurier\, across from City Hall\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1P 5J2\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230903T141302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T141418Z
UID:2510-1694113200-1694118600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Habiba Cooper Diallo presents #BlackInSchool
DESCRIPTION:Join Octopus Books for an insightful evening with Habiba Cooper Diallo\, author of #BlackInSchool. Habiba will be joined in conversation with Letitia Taylor in an event co-hosted by Parents for Diversity. \nThurs. September 7\, 7pm – 8:30pm\nOctopus Books\, 116 Third Ave.\, Ottawa \nA critical perspective on anti-black racism in the education system from the people we need to hear from most on this matter-Black students.” -Jael Richardson \n#BlackInSchool is Habiba Cooper Diallo’s high school journal\, in which she documents\, processes\, and resists the systemic racism\, microaggressions\, stereotypes\, and outright racism she experienced in Canada’s education system. \nPowerful and eye-opening\, Cooper Diallo illustrates how our schools reinforce rather than erode racism: the handcuffing and frisking of students of colour by police at school; one-dimensional\, tokenistic curricula portraying Black people; and the constant barrage of overt racism from students and staff alike.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/habiba-cooper-diallo-presents-blackinschool/
LOCATION:Octopus Books\, 116 Third Ave\, Ottawa\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Octopus Books":MAILTO:octopus@octopusbooks.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230907T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230910T184825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230910T184825Z
UID:2538-1694113200-1694116800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:The Leveller Story Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to be involved in power-challenging\, community-based journalism? \nThe Leveller is a left-leaning newspaper covering campus issues\, the city of Ottawa\, and the wider world. Our aim is to provide news and analysis in support of people everywhere who are fighting oppression. We are a democratic organization\, and we side with people over profit. \nEvery month we hold online Story Meetings where you can pitch article ideas\, help brainstorm content\, or be assigned a story. They’re also a way to learn about the Leveller and introduce yourself. \nAll published contributions are paid when following our Honorarium Policy and Submission Guidelines. Read more on our website.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/the-leveller-story-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/storymeeting_header.png
ORGANIZER;CN="The Leveller":MAILTO:operations@leveller.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230904T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230904T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230820T020233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T020233Z
UID:2432-1693828800-1693846800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:2023 Ottawa Labour Day March and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:March leaves Ottawa City Hall (Lisgar Street side) at 12:00pm (Noon). Heads West on Lisgar Street to Elgin Street\, then South on Elgin Street to Gladstone Avenue\, then West on Gladstone Avenue ending at McNabb Park (corner of Bronson and Gladstone). \nPicnic at McNabb commences when March participants arrive (approx. 12:45pm).
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/2023-ottawa-labour-day-march-and-picnic/
LOCATION:Ottawa City Hall\, 110 Laurier\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230901T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230827T013741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230827T013741Z
UID:2476-1693589400-1693596600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Canada is Burning: Slow March
DESCRIPTION:Come out for a march! Call for stronger government action to address the climate crisis. \nMeet at Confederation Park at 5:30pm\, and join us for a social afterwards.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/canada-is-burning-slow-march/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin and Laurier\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T220000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230826T014635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T014635Z
UID:2462-1693512000-1693519200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:International Overdose Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:The Solidarity Alliance of People Who Use Drugs (SAPWUD) is hosting their first annual candlelight vigil to honour the many lives lost to so-called Canada’s genocidal war on people who use drugs.  \nDundonald Park (516 Somerset St W\, Ottawa) from 8 pm to 10 pm on August 31st\, 2023.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/international-overdose-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Dundonald Park\, 516 Somerset St W
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230831T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230820T015148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T015148Z
UID:2408-1693504800-1693512000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:International Day of Protest Against ABA
DESCRIPTION:August 31st is the International Day of Protest Against ABA\, a day of action for Autistic self-advocates to stand in opposition to Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapy. \nABA was pioneered in the 1960s by Ole Ivar Løvaas\, a psychologist who also published work developing gay conversion therapy. Since Autistic people are disproportionately 2SLGBTQIA+ and ABA is methodologically similar to gay conversion therapy\, many Autistic people refer to ABA as “Autistic conversion therapy.” Both therapies are based in behaviourism\, using rewards and punishments to discourage behavioural differences and teaching patients to place the approval of others over their own well-being. \nFor these reasons as well as the lived experiences of Autistic people who have undergone ABA\, we will be hosting a protest on August 31st at 6 pm EST at the Human Rights Monument outside of City Hall. \nAutistic Liberation Now!\nAbolish ABA!\nNothing About Us Without Us! \nLink to the ANLFO Discord Server for anyone who would like to join: https://discord.gg/VauzZzpmNG
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/international-day-of-protest-against-aba/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/anlfo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="The Autistic and Neurodivergent Liberation Front of Ottawa (ANLFO)":MAILTO:anlfottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230829T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141549
CREATED:20230826T015252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T015252Z
UID:2467-1693330200-1693335600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Canada Is Burning: We can do something about it
DESCRIPTION:Life as we know it is falling apart. Extreme weather events and mass species extinction cover the globe. The government has failed to implement the radical change we need\, we are facing the unraveling of the ecological\, social and economic systems that underpin our lives. Don’t be a dupe to the government’s smoke and mirrors! \nCome learn about what you can do — what everyone has to do! — to avoid the worst effects of climate breakdown and how you can make a huge difference! \nLearn about On2Ottawa’s tactics and demands\, and about how non-violent direct action is an effective tool for getting the change we so desperately need. \nEveryone is welcome\, bring a friend!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/canada-is-burning-we-can-do-something-about-it/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Lutheran Church\, 400 Sparks St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230828T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230828T190000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230826T012705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230826T012705Z
UID:2458-1693243800-1693249200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Day of Action for Affordable Housing
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa is in crisis. For every 1 unit of affordable housing that is built\, 7 are lost\, and over 150 people sleep on the street every night. Yet\, our city council only approved $16 million on building new affordable homes.\n\nWe know we can do better – Currently the city spends $40 million on shelters\, and we think at least the same should be spent on permanent\, deeply affordable housing so we can start tackling the root cause.\n\nThat’s why this June we launched our petition to double the housing budget and we have gotten thousands of signatures – to finish up our Summer Canvassing Series and transition into the Fall we will be holding one final Day of Action to door knock across the Carlington!\n\nPlease RSVP using this link:\nhttps://www.horizonottawa.ca/aug28_dayofaction
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/day-of-action-for-affordable-housing/
LOCATION:Alexander Community Center\, 960 Silver St\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230827T180000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230820T015806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T020427Z
UID:2428-1693152000-1693159200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Ottawa Run for Palestine Annual Charity BBQ
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday\, August 27 @ Vincent Massey Park (sections BCD) for the biggest BBQ of the season in collaboration with the Association of Palestinian Arab Canadians (APAC)\, the Palestinian Student Associations’ at both Carleton University and Ottawa U and the Palestinian Student Coalition!\nHalal BBQ for sale: prepared and served by Sultan supermarket & meatshop.\nDJ music\nShisha station (for sale)\nPalestinian-dish food competition (a Prize for the top 3 winners)- stay tuned for more info!\nKnafe for sale\nBouncy castles\nGames and activities for the kids\nBack to school raffle prizes\nCotton candy and Popcorn for sale\nSecond Cup station\nRegistration station for the Ottawa Run For Palestine 8th Annual 2K\, 5K\, 10K walk/Run taking place on Sep 16th @ Hogs Back Park)\nProfits collected from the BBQ will be donated to the Al-Makassed Hospital neonatal unit in Jerusalem\, Palestine through Islamic Relief Canada and part of the proceeds will also go to support City kidz-Ottawa and Children at risk-Ottawa\nCome enjoy the last BBQ of the season with us. Can’t wait to see you all soon!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/ottawa-run-for-palestine-annual-charity-bbq/
LOCATION:Vincent Massey Park\, Heron Road\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230819T161649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T161649Z
UID:2417-1692986400-1692991800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Critical Mass bike ride
DESCRIPTION:Confederation Park\nFriday August 25\, Departure at 6pm \nPeople on bikes are people too!\nWhose streets? Our streets!\nWe’re not blocking traffic\, we are traffic!\nNo route\, no leader\, just fun. \nSame place\, same time\, last Friday of every month. \nRide slow\, stick together! Take the lane – safety in numbers. No route\, whoever is in front leads the way! Thank the corkers and smile at drivers 🙂 \nHow the ride works: \n1. Show up before 6 \n2. Start circling the fountain at 6pm\, and follow whoever leaves first \n3. Ride around slowly on streets without bike lanes\, take up the entire car lane. If it’s a 2-lane road\, stick to just one lane unless it’s a big group. \n4. Whoever is in front leads the group\, but also places their bike to block cars when the group is crossing an intersection \n5. The group must stay together for safety – it’s literally the name of the ride. If a traffic light turns red after the leaders\, the tail of the group must run the light. If the light is red when the leaders get to it\, stop and wait. There is no rush\, no reason to run lights unnecessarily. \n6. Be super friendly\, make friends\, have fun\, smile and wave at drivers\, and maybe just accept that rain isn’t so bad on a hot day
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/critical-mass-bike-ride/
LOCATION:Confederation Park\, Elgin and Laurier\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230813T191621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T193257Z
UID:2355-1692984600-1692991800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Ottawa March for Trans Rights 2023
DESCRIPTION:Anti-trans hate is on the rise. We are asking trans and gender diverse folks\, the people who love and support them\, and other allies to join us in this year’s March for Trans Rights! \n\nFriday August 25 at 5:30pm\nIntersection of Bank/Laurier\nOrganized by a group of local trans and gender diverse people\, our goal is to show the Ottawa Trans community that they’re not alone! \nBring your energy\, your signs\, and your families! \nEvent Accessibility \nWe are asking folks to please mask. Masks will be made available at the march if you cannot bring one. Although the event is outside\, we will be gathered in large numbers and masking will greatly reduce the risk for our immuno-compromised community members. \nThe area in front of the stage will be kept clear of crowds for those who are seated. \nWe will also have chairs on site for those that need them. \nIf we missed something or you have a specific accessibility question\, please send us an e-mail at transfestott@gmail.com \nWe have secured sign language interpretation in ASL. We are looking for an interpreter in LSQ. If you know someone who is an interpreter\, please email: transfestott@gmail.com \nFolks with mobility aids are encouraged to join for the march and will be prioritized! Individuals using mobility aids or with other access needs will be asked to lead the march\, setting the pace for everyone! No one will be left behind. \nSHOW YOUR SUPPORT \nyour donations help us cover costs\, like paying speakers\, buying poster materials\, and providing snacks/masks! If you want to donate\, please send us an e-transfer: transfestott@gmail.com \nVOLUNTEER WITH US \nWe’re looking for volunteers committed to ending anti-trans hate in Ottawa! See the form in our bio to apply! \nLooking for:\nFirst Aid Volunteers\nPeer Support\nAccessibility Support\nMovers and Lifters\nFloaters (general support) \nSee the form in our bio to apply!\n@transmarchottawa \n\nSAFETY AND EXPECTATIONS \nWe want this to be a fun\, positive\, and family-friendly gathering\, so bring your energy\, your signs\, and your kids\, family and friends!! \nBring your passion\, rage\, joy\, and sadness. All are welcome. But please be mindful of others\, their experiences\, and the space you take up. \n\n\n\nWith the rising anti-trans hate\, we can oftentimes feel isolated and alone. This March is a chance to combat those feelings and lean into community. \nMontreal had their Trans March earlier in August and it was attended by upwards of 5000 people. We expect this March to be just as spectacular! \n\nIf there are folks who are protesting the Trans March\, we ask that you do not engage with them\, and allow our marshalls and volunteers to create a barrier between us and them. We protect our own.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/ottawa-march-for-trans-rights-2023/
LOCATION:Intersection of Bank St. and Laurier Ave\, 174 Bank Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P1W6\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/trans-march-2023.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230822T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230822T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230813T193006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230813T193344Z
UID:2375-1692694800-1692720000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change in the Congo
DESCRIPTION:Join UOttawa and ICCCASU on August 22 from 9am-4pm EST (University of Ottawa) for an impactful discussion on the consequences of climate change in the Democratic Republic of Congo (D.R. Congo)\, focusing on renewable energy and climate financing solutions in urban areas. This event is of great significance for anyone engaged in climate change discourse\, energy planning\, policy formulation\, and environmental science in Africa.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/climate-change-in-the-congo/
LOCATION:University of Ottawa\, 75 Laurier Ave East\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N6N5\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/climate-change-congo.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230821T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230821T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230820T015013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T015013Z
UID:2412-1692615600-1692622800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Solidarity Rally and BBQ  with IBEW 636 Hydro Ottawa Workers
DESCRIPTION:Hydro Ottawa Workers\, IBEW 636\, have been on strike for almost two months. Join the Ottawa and District Labour Council\, Ontario Federation of Labour\, Canadian Labour Congress\, Horizon Ottawa\, Justice for Workers Ottawa and friends to show solidarity with workers and to let Ottawa City Council (sole shareholder\, responsible for appointing Board of Directors\, of Hydro Ottawa) that it needs to ensure a fair collective agreement is reached quickly.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/solidarity-rally-and-bbq-with-ibew-636-hydro-ottawa-workers/
LOCATION:Hydro Ottawa Headquarters\, 2711 Hunt Club Road\, K1G 5Z9
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/solidarity.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ODLC%2C OFL%2C CLC":MAILTO:submitted by Susan.Rab@d25.osstf.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230820T140000
DTSTAMP:20260619T141550
CREATED:20230729T180232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230804T174333Z
UID:2293-1692540000-1692540000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:All out against fascism – Defend Democracy in India & Protest the rise of Hindutva groups in Canada
DESCRIPTION:All out against fascism – Defend Democracy in India & Protest the rise of Hindutva groups in Canada \nMeet up at Human Rights Monument (220 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON K2P 1L7)\, march to Parliament Hill \n* Sign up for transport: https://forms.gle/t4xurEMvCWuyoVwP6 *\n(short URL: http://bit.ly/IndiaProtestSignup) \nSeventy six years after India gained Independence from British rule\, the country is rapidly becoming an authoritarian state as a result of the actions of the Hindu nationalist government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. \nDemocracy is getting degraded\, with institutions under attack. Fundamental freedoms\, including freedom of expression\, religion\, and of the press\, are severely curtailed. Minorities\, whether it be Muslims\, Christians\, Sikhs\, Dalits\, Kashmiris\, Adivasis\, refugees\, or migrants\, are becoming second-class citizens. Hindutva leaders engage in hate speech with impunity. Activists and journalists critical of the regime are being imprisoned. \nThe problem is not restricted to India. Groups espousing the Hindu nationalist ideology of “Hindutva” or Hindu Supremacy are also flourishing here in Canada (and elsewhere in the West). Hindutva is an exclusionary and discriminatory ideology that creates a climate of hostility and animosity. Operating through online platforms and cultural organizations\, these organizations have been fueling hate\, while also raising funds for the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)\, the most important organization in the pantheon of groups associated with Hindutva. Details and examples of the activities of groups in Canada are provided in an extensive report [1] published earlier this year. \nWe urge the Canadian government to take concrete actions: a) ensuring Canadian trade agreements with India are contingent upon respecting human rights and protecting vulnerable communities; b) publicly condemning the systematic discrimination against minorities in India; c) banning organizations in Canada that are affiliated to and funding the RSS\, and their promotion of hate. See the joint letter [2] for a full set of demands. \nThis demonstration thus is a follow up to the joint letter addressed to PM Trudeau\, signed by organizations and individuals. The march in Ottawa aims to symbolically deliver the open letter to Trudeau at Parliament Hill. \nJoin us in a march on Sunday\, August 20\, to denounce state-sponsored atrocities and systematic discrimination in India\, call out growing Hindutva hate groups in Canada\, and urge the Canadian government to act. \nPlease join and support democracy\, justice\, and equality in India and Canada. \n* * Those of us who agree with this call but too far to join us in Ottawa\, we encourage you to organize a parallel action in your cities. Let us know and we can support with materials and such. \nBackground information: See the joint letter to Trudeau at https://bit.ly/SupportIndianMinorities and https://howdymodi2023.com \nEndorsed by:\nAlternatives International\nCanadian Council of Indian Muslims (CCIM)\nCERAS (Centre sur l’Asie du sud)\nHindus for Human Rights—Canada\nIndia Civil Watch International\nInternational Council of Indian Muslims (ICIM)\nJustice for All Canada\nPalestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU)\nPeople’s Health Movement Canada/Mouvement populaire pour la santé au Canada\nPro-People Arts Project Media Group O/A Sarokaran Di Awaz\nProgressive Cultural Association Calgary\nPunjabi Literary and Cultural Association Winnipeg\nRang Collective\nSADAN – South Asian Dalit Adivasi Network- Canada\nSouth Asian Diaspora Action Collective (SADAC)\nThe Quebec Public Interest Research Group at Concordia University (QPIRG Concordia) \n(More to come)\n[1] https://www.nccm.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/RSS-Report-2023.pdf\n[2] https://bit.ly/SupportIndianMinorities (aka: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mltW212d52WRFz38FhpgseREDTsshoiU/edit)
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/all-out-against-fascism-defend-democracy-in-india-protest-the-rise-of-hindutva-groups-in-canada/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.punchupcollective.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/358099482_671840044984568_183121148344379235_n.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="South Asian Diaspora Action Collective":MAILTO:sadac_info@riseup.net
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