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SUMMARY:Capital Pride Festival 2023
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa annual pride festival\, featuring various events and activities throughout the week. Consult the website for full schedule and details on individual events.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/capital-pride-festival-2023/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230818T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230818T183000
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SUMMARY:Solidarity in Sounds: Benefit Concert with Anishnabe Moose Committee
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of music\, celebration and resistance\n**Friday\, August 18th\, 2023**\nClub SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\nDoors open 6:30pm\nFeaturing Artists: Alicia Kayley\, Dara Wawatie-Chabot\, Keith Whiteduck\, and many more!\nTickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solidarity-in-sounds-a-concert-for-the-anishnabe-moose-committee-amc-tickets-676068337597?aff=oddtdtcreator \nAnishnabe Moose Committee has led the grassroots effort to protect the moose\, their lands and their culture in their territory [https://anishnabeanikiwin.org/]\nThis evening will be all about celebrating and fundraising to support the AMC in their front line research and community-building work! \nSupported by:\nBiblioterre\nClimate Justice Ottawa\nResearch for the Frontlines\nSmall Change Fund \nVenue Information (also available at https://saw-centre.com/visit) \nAccessibility: Club SAW is wheelchair accessible\, including two accessible bathrooms; seating will be available. Let us know of any other accessibility requests and we’ll do our best to \nTransportation and Parking: ​​ \nPublic transit from Ottawa: When travelling by train\, disembark at the Rideau O-Train Station and take the William Street exit. \nWhen travelling by bus\, disembark at the Mackenzie King Station\, the Rideau Street Station or the Waller/Laurier Station. \nPublic transit from Gatineau: When travelling by bus\, disembark at the Rideau Centre Station. \nMetered street parking is available on Nicholas Street for $7 per hour from 7AM to 5:30PM\, and is free after 5:30PM and on weekends. \nPaid parking is available at the Novotel parkade (enter at 3 Daly Avenue) and at the Rideau Centre parkade (enter at 80 Nicholas Street or 5 Daly Avenue). \nThe Para Transpo drop-off entrance is on Daly Avenue between Arts Court’s main entrance at 2 Daly Avenue and the Ottawa Art Gallery entrance at 10 Daly Avenue.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/solidarity-in-sounds-benefit-concert-with-anishnabe-moose-committee/
LOCATION:SAW Gallery\, 67 Nicholas Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N7B9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Justice Ottawa Climatique Ottawa":MAILTO:climatejusticeottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230812T010000
DTSTAMP:20230804T173453Z
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SUMMARY:OG500 Poetry Slam + Take Back The Ball
DESCRIPTION:Taking place in the NAC’s Azreili studio\, this intense slam hosts talented poets facing off in a three-round competition for a $500 prize. \nThe OG500 features headlining poet Nasim Asgari \nOG500 Ticket holders get FREE access to Take Back the Ball\, a Kiki Ballroom competition and Afro-Queer Dance Party happening after the Slam\,10pm at NAC 4th Stage \nTake Back the Ball includes a workshop from Legndary kiki ball artists\, teaching the fundamentals of serving realness\, to be followed by an open ball with cash prizes. All are welcome\, Afro-Black-Caribban folks to the front\, please. \nTake Back the Ball is co-presented by AIDS Committee of Ottawa and House of PainT. This event also features a performance by OK Naledi and live painting by Allan André. \nTickets to OG500\, which include access to Take Back the Ball (capacity permitting): https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/house-of-paint-og500-poetry-slam-competition-tickets-653147751507?aff=oddtdtcreator \nTickets to guarantee access to Take Back the Ball: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/653182024017 \nAccessibility notes: The OG500 is presented in English only\nNAC is a wheelchair accessible venue. Please contact info@houseofpaint.ca to request priority wheelchair seating and an additional ticket for your attendant\, if applicable\, for no extra charge. \nNobody will be turned away from either event for lack of funds. Reach out to info@houseofpaint.ca to request a community access ticket if the cost to attend is a barrier for you
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/og500-poetry-slam-take-back-the-ball/
LOCATION:National Arts Center\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="House of PainT Festival":MAILTO:info@houseofpaint.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T200000
DTSTAMP:20230804T173314Z
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SUMMARY:Night School: Latin American Sci-Fi
DESCRIPTION:Despite the lack of science fiction in the Latin American film industry\, there are some overlooked exceptions that silently appeared during the bloodiest years of censorship. This lecture will focus on Argentine science fiction from the 60s and the parallels between the use of science fiction motifs and Argentine history. Explore how this genre uses the dialectics of Latino identity as a means of questioning and resisting an environment of constant socio-political terror\, and what contemporary sci-fi can learn from these origins. \nSpeaker \nDaniel Rojas is a Peruvian filmmaker and researcher from the Lima coast\, currently residing in Toronto\, Canada. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Audiovisual Communication from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. He recently successfully defended his thesis “Bring on the Apocalypse: Nostalgia and Tragedy in Hugo Santiago’s Aquilea” and obtained a Master of Arts in Film Studies from Carleton University. Daniel has dedicated his career to the study of the history of science fiction as a political genre\, focusing on non-Hollywood sci-fi\, and especially\, Latin American science fiction films since the arrival of the Cinématographe to the South.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/night-school-latin-american-sci-fi/
LOCATION:Digital Arts Resource Centre\, 67 Nicholas St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230810T140000
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SUMMARY:Prisoners' Justice Day
DESCRIPTION:Let’s join together for Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023\nAs members of the community in and around Algonquin Territory/Ottawa\, we are coming together in solidarity for a non-violent protest against state violence and a vigil to commemorate deaths behind bars in honour of Prisoners’ Justice Day (PJD). Our goal is to bring attention to:\n\nthe harms of incarceration including the abuse\, deaths\, and inhumane treatment of people within prisons\, jails\, and other carceral institutions;\njustice-seeking groups and the work being done within our communities to support imprisoned people and end imprisonment as a response to social problems; and\nhow to get involved to make transformative change and demand justice.\n\nPJD is an event held annually to remember\, learn\, and take action for incarcerated people. Let’s pledge to work and make a safer humane world together where everyone can thrive. \n\nInformal speeches will be made by formerly incarcerated people\, family members\, and community members\, while allies and comrades read from imprisoned people. Space will also be made for anyone who wants to speak. \nDate and time: Thursday\, August 10th from 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 PM\nLocation: Canadian Tribute to Human Rights (a.k.a. Human Rights Monument)\, 220 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON K2P 1L7 \n\nWhat to bring: \n\nYourself.\nFriends\, family\, coworkers\, or comrades (please share this invite!).\nWater\, sunscreen\, umbrella\, chair\, or any supplies you may need to stay safe.\n(optional) A protest sign/poster that supports the spirit of PJD and/or info about your group or activities related to justice for imprisoned people (e.g.\, pamphlets\, business cards\, QR codes\n(optional) A song\, a poem\, or a few words of reflection to share\n\nFor more info about PJD\, visit: https://cp-ep.org/prisoners-justice-day/ \n\nAbout Prisoners’ Justice Day: \n“PJD emerged as a prisoner-initiated day of non-violent strike action to commemorate the death of Eddie Nalon in the segregation unit of Millhaven maximum-security penitentiary on August 10th\, 1974. It was first observed in 1975\, and in 1976 the prisoners of Millhaven issued a communication “To All Prisoners and Concerned Peoples from Across Canada”\, calling for one-day hunger strikes in opposition to the use of solitary confinement and in support of prisoners’ rights\, in memory of Eddie Nalon and Robert Landers\, who also died alone in solitary confinement… Since that time\, PJD has become an internationally-recognized day of solidarity and action\, both inside and outside the prison”. \n*Excerpt from Volume 18(1&2) of the Journal of Prisoners on Prisons
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/prisoners-justice-day/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230809T203000
DTSTAMP:20230729T173006Z
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UID:2266-1691607600-1691613000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Hiroshima & Nagasaki Peace Memorial Lantern Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate those killed by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki\, Japan on August 6th & 9th\, 1945 and to call for the abolition of nuclear weapons \nWednesday\, August 9th 2023\n7pm – creating messages of peace to\naccompany lanterns\n7:30pm – commemoration program\, music\n~8pm – lantern floating \nJoin us on unceded Algonquin territory at 5th Av. & Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, along the Rideau Canal
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/hiroshima-nagasaki-peace-memorial-lantern-ceremony/
LOCATION:5th Av. & Queen Elizabeth Driveway\, along the Rideau Canal\, Ottawa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ban the Bomb Ottawa":MAILTO:banthebombottawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230808T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230813T230000
DTSTAMP:20230804T175250Z
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UID:2333-1691521200-1691967600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival\n– The Spirit Awakens –\nAugust 8-13\, 2023\nOAG • SAW • G101 • Berlin Nightclub\n\nThe 12th 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 6 days with indoor and outdoor film screenings\, a curated art exhibition\, and a music showcase. Our schedule includes 18 separate film programs\, including 6 feature length films\, and over 50 short films\, representing over 10 different countries.\n\n* Tickets and Passes on sale Now\n* Full schedule available on the festival website\n\nAsinabka Festival is an Indigenous-run organization located in Ottawa on the unceded and un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Nation. Our festival is open and inclusive to all attendees\, everyone is welcome\, but all guests and staff are expected to act with respect for one another. Racisim\, homophobia\, bullying\, or aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.\nThis year all of our venues are wheelchair accessible\, except the Music Showcase at Berlin Nightclub which is up two flights of stairs.\n\nClick the following links for accessibility and visitor information:\nhttps://asinabkafestival.org\nhttps://artscourt.ca/visitor-info-en\nhttps://oaggao.ca/visit/plan-your-visit/\nhttps://g101.ca/gallery101\nhttps://56byward.ca/
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/asinabka-film-media-arts-festival/
LOCATION:Ottawa Art Gallery\, 50 Mackenzie King Bridge\, Ottawa\, ON\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Asinabka Film & Media Arts Festival":MAILTO:asinabkafestival@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230811T170000
DTSTAMP:20230709T121223Z
CREATED:20230709T121223Z
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UID:2172-1690797600-1691773200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Video Camp for Girls+
DESCRIPTION:Video Camp for Girls+ is a 2-week Summer Camp program that provides youth aged 13-17 with hands-on video production training. Topics include camera and audio basics\, shooting techniques\, lighting techniques\, and an introduction to video editing in DaVinci Resolve. Participants will learn how to handle equipment\, set up for video shoots\, and will work together in small groups to produce short videos that will be screened at the end of the 2-week program. \nWomen\, girls\, gender non-conforming people\, and non-binary youth are often overlooked in the field of filmmaking\, and this program aims to break this stereotype. We therefore encourage registration from trans\, non-binary\, and gender non-conforming youth.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/video-camp-for-girls/
LOCATION:Digital Arts Resource Centre\, 67 Nicholas St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230730T170000
DTSTAMP:20230729T172839Z
CREATED:20230729T172839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T172839Z
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SUMMARY:McNabb BBQ - People's Assembly on Housing
DESCRIPTION:Drop by McNabb park this Sunday\, starting at noon. Come chat about the People’s Assembly on Housing and have some food and drink with us. \nThe People’s Assembly is meant to serve as a forum for people living in downtown Ottawa to share experiences and plan actions aimed at resisting the commodification of housing and fighting for better.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/mcnabb-bbq-peoples-assembly-on-housing/
LOCATION:mcnabb park\, Mcnabb park\, Ottawa\, K1R 7C5\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="anti-imperial alliance":MAILTO:antiimperialistalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230729T160000
DTSTAMP:20230715T142249Z
CREATED:20230715T142249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T142249Z
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SUMMARY:Propagations for Abolition
DESCRIPTION:The second annual ‘Propagations for Abolition’ event will take place at Arlington Five cafe on Saturday July 29th from 10am to 4pm. We will be raising funds for CPEP and Prisoners’ Justice Day initiatives on August 10th. 🌿\nThis event will feature the sale of a variety of plant cuttings\, CPEP merch and Journals of Prisoners on Prisons. We will also have harm reduction supply available and provided by the Solidarity Alliance of People Who use Drugs (SAPWUD).\nWe will also be hosting a raffle featuring prizes from a variety of local artists and businesses. The raffle can be entered at any point up until July 30th\, $5 per 1 entry. e-transfer to enter at jpp@uottawa.ca with the password: abolition – Please add PJD raffle as a message when sending.\nRaffle Prizes include\nAbolition Tarot Linocut by Reinpress\nArt by Coblou\nPrints by MinkPoor\nNous Savons Soap Bar\nBag of Lulo Coffee\nCPEP Tote Bag\nEditions of The Journal of Prisoners On Prisons\nPlant cuttings\nWe are also accepting plant propagation donations from the community! If you’d like to contribute plant donations you may drop them off at Arlington Five from July 11th to July 29th. We may be able to pick up donations if you are the in the centretown area.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/propagations-for-abolition/
LOCATION:Arlington Five\, 5 Arlington Avenue\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="CPEP":MAILTO:cpep.action@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230727T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230727T203000
DTSTAMP:20230714T135412Z
CREATED:20230714T135412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T135412Z
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SUMMARY:Coming Together: A Disability Justice and Social Justice Poetry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Atelier invites the public to come to our disability justice and social justice themed poetry night on July 27th from 6:30PM-8:30PM! Our line-up of writers will share their poems with family\, friends\, and audience members. \nYou must register by July 24th to attend the poetry night. Please note that audience spaces are limited with a maximum number of 45 spots and it is a free event. We are so excited for you to get to experience the creativity of our presenters! \nRegister: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/coming-together-a-disability-justice-and-social-justice-poetry-showcase-tickets-673100340237 \nIf you have any questions\, please email us at atelier@innovationsocialeusp.ca \nAccessibility Details: \n– Masks will be required.\n– ASL Interpreters will be present.\n– Para Transpo drops off at the main entrance\n– Close to OC Transpo bus stops.\n– Gender neutral/wheelchair accessible bathroom\n– Scent free space\n– Quiet Space \nIf you have specific access needs beyond what is listed above\, please let us know and we will work together to meet them!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/coming-together-a-disability-justice-and-social-justice-poetry-showcase/
LOCATION:Social Innovation Atelier\, 95 Clegg St\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230720T203000
DTSTAMP:20230719T144443Z
CREATED:20230629T005823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T144443Z
UID:2143-1689877800-1689885000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:A Disability Justice and Social Justice Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Atelier invites participants from the disability community who are 18+ to take part in a poetry writing workshop with facilitator Conyer Clayton. The workshop will be focused around the themes of disability justice and social justice poetry writing. Previous poetry experience is not required. \nThe workshop will take place on July 20th from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Atelier . Following the workshop\, on July 27th from 6:30PM-8:30PM at the Atelier\, we will be hosting a disability justice/social justice poetry night. This is an opportunity for workshop participants to share their poems with family\, friends\, and audience members. \nYou must register by July 10th to be a participant in both the workshop and the disability justice/social justice poetry night. Please note that spaces are limited with a maximum number of 15 participants. We are so excited for you to share your ideas and creativity with us! If you have any questions\, please email us at atelier@innovationsocialeusp.ca \nAccessibility Details: \n– Masks will be required.\n– ASL Interpreters will be present.\n– Para Transpo drops off at the main entrance\n– Close to OC Transpo bus stops.\n– Gender neutral/wheelchair accessible bathroom\n– Scent free space\n– Quiet Space \nIf you have specific access needs beyond what is listed above\, please let us know and we will work together to meet them! \nMore information about our workshop facilitator! \nConyer Clayton (they/she) is an award-winning writer\, editor\, and arts educator whose multi-genre work often explores grief\, disability\, the climate crisis\, and gender-based violence through a surrealist lens. They are the author of But the sun\, and the ships\, and the fish\, and the waves. (Finalist for the Pat Lowther Award and Raymond Souster Award)\, We Shed Our Skin Like Dynamite (Winner of the 2021 Ottawa Book Award)\, and many solo and collaborative chapbooks. They are the Nonfiction Editor for untethered magazine\, a Poetry Editor for Augur\, and a member of VII\, an Ottawa-based poetry collective.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/a-disability-justice-and-social-justice-poetry-workshop-and-showcase/
LOCATION:Social Innovation Atelier\, 95 Clegg St\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230716T170000
DTSTAMP:20230709T121158Z
CREATED:20230709T121158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230709T121158Z
UID:2176-1689516000-1689526800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Pride Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:The PSAC-NCR Pride Committee is hosting its first Pride Family Picnic. \nThe event is open to everyone\, not just PSAC members. \nThis event is an opportunity for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies to come together to celebrate our accomplishments\, network and grow our movements. \nLight snacks will be provided.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/pride-family-picnic/
LOCATION:Britannia Beach Park\, 102 Greenview Avenue\, Ottawa\, K2B 8J8
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ORGANIZER;CN="PSAC-NCR Pride Committee":MAILTO:ncrpride_fiertercn@psac-afpc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230715T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230715T170000
DTSTAMP:20230629T010300Z
CREATED:20230629T010300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T010300Z
UID:2146-1689433200-1689440400@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Beehive Collective Climate Justice\, Art & Storytelling Event & Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Beehive Collective on July 15th at 3pm for an afternoon of storytelling and arts-based cultural exchange! The workshop focuses on climate and environmental issues while emphasizing inspiring stories of community empowerment and solutions. This event is family friendly and will be lots of fun for both kids and adults! The event will be held at the Children’s Garden (321 Main St\, Ottawa)\n\nThe Collective’s giant MesoAmerica Resiste graphic took over 9 years to complete and was a collaboration between 23 members of the collective and communities across central America. The event will also be a book launch for their recently released educational book project: The True Cost of Coal Kids Book. It is a rhyming narrative and activity book to complement their large mural artwork “True Cost of Coal”. You can find more images and presentations here: Workshops and Presentations (beehivecollective.org)
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/beehive-collective-climate-justice-art-storytelling-event-book-launch/
LOCATION:Children’s Garden\, 321 Main Street\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230710T220000
DTSTAMP:20230709T121503Z
CREATED:20230709T121503Z
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SUMMARY:Mdou Moctar with special guest Siaka Diabate
DESCRIPTION:Prodigious Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar boldly reforges contemporary Saharan music and “rock music“ by melding Eddie Van Halen pyrotechnics\, full-blast noise and guitar shredding\, field recordings\, drums rhythms\, poetic meditations on love\, religion\, women’s rights\, inequality and Western Africa’s exploitation at the hands of colonial powers to rip a new hole in the sky with the Afrique Victime album. \nSiaka Diabate is a musician from Burkina Faso. His main instrument is the Kora\, a West African harp\, which he also made himself. His songs are mainly in Djoula\, one of the main languages of Burkina Faso\, and he loves singing about the most important thing in the world – love. Together with his group in Ottawa they combine traditional music with modern rhythms and rock the stage! Kora music is beautiful\, sometimes calm and perfect for relaxing and sometimes full of energy for dancing!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/mdou-moctar-with-special-guest-siaka-diabate/
LOCATION:Club SAW\, 67 Nicholas St\, Ottawa\, K1N 7B9
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debaser":MAILTO:hello@debaser.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230708T170000
DTSTAMP:20230628T010746Z
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SUMMARY:OADC Birthday Bash!
DESCRIPTION:The Ottawa Abortion Doula Collective (OADC) is hosting a celebration at Art House Café (Somerset St W) on Saturday\, July 8th from 1-5pm – and we’d love for you to join us! \nWe’re celebrating because it has been FOUR years that we’ve been supporting people in Ottawa through their abortions\, with non-judgmental\, compassionate and free support services.* We’re honoured to be doing this work – on unceded\, unsurrendered Anishinaabee Algonquin territory – and we couldn’t do it without the support of our vibrant community. \nWe have a fun day lined up with a DJ on the patio\, a silent auction of goods and services from local artists and businesses\, door prizes\, games\, an art workshop\, and more. The main event is free and open to everyone\, and we’d love to see you there! \nThe vulva art workshop will be facilitated by a local feminist artist using watercolour. There are two sessions available (2-3pm and 3-4pm) for $30/person (materials included) which require pre-registration. At OADC we’re all about challenging stigmas\, embracing our bodies\, and having choices. This workshop will be an invitation to connect with yourself\, regain the power over the representation of your body\, and reclaim the beauty that lives within you. (Note: no mirrors or nudity involved)\nRegister here! http://bit.ly/43xbT4V \nWe appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on July 8th! \n*OADC is a group of pro-choice\, feminist volunteers who support people in Ottawa and the surrounding area through their abortions. We provide support for people before\, during\, and after a surgical or medical abortion. We share information\, tell people what to expect\, and connect them with more resources. We accompany people to their appointments\, hold their hand while they wait\, and support them to advocate for their choices. We offer people a ride home and listen to whatever they want to share about their experience (whether that’s something – or nothing at all – we take their lead).
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/oadc-birthday-bash/
LOCATION:Art House Cafe\, 555 Somerset Street West\, Ottawa
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa Abortion Doula Collective":MAILTO:ottawaabortiondoulas@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230706T200000
DTSTAMP:20230628T010618Z
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SUMMARY:Night School: Media Art & Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Explore the transformative potential of media art in addressing the urgent issue of climate change. Discover how media artists utilise visual expression\, sound\, immersive experiences\, and storytelling to raise awareness\, evoke emotions\, and provoke critical thinking. We’ll delve into the role of media art in fostering a connection with nature\, advocating for change\, and galvanising communities towards a sustainable future. This Night School session will explore the intersection of art and environmental consciousness. \nDARC’s Night School is a bi-monthly\, free\, lecture series designed to provide the basic fundamentals of media arts\, theories\, and current works of significance and interest. We want to demystify this constantly evolving form. This is a free event series for DARC members and members of the arts community at large. You are invited to join the lecture if you are: a DARC member\, professional an artist\, creator\, arts/cultural worker\, looking to experiment in a new discipline\, or an admirer or advocate for video and media arts. Attendance at every lecture is not necessary but recommended!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/night-school-media-art-climate-change/
LOCATION:Digital Arts Resource Centre\, 67 Nicholas St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T190000
DTSTAMP:20230618T192723Z
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SUMMARY:Artists talk + Vernissage /Exhibition Land: echos and dissonances | Territoire: échos et dissonances
DESCRIPTION:​​*FR ci-dessous* \nArtists talk + outdoor art exhibition opening / SAW Center courtyard 67 Nicholas st. Ottawa. 6:00 – 7:00pm (ends at 9:30pm). \nYou are invited to a presentation by the artists of the project “Land : echos and dissonances”\, with Jobena Petonoquot\, Craig Commanda\, Mathieu Gagnon and Mathilde Forest\, organized as part of the Dialogues: Encounters with Riopelle’s Oeuvre from Sea to Sea. The artists will talk about their creative process and the artworks they are presenting as a result of this cultural mediation project organized by the Atelier d’innovation sociale. The presentation will continue with a discussion of the issues raised during two citizens’ walks organized for the project\, that aimed at re-discovering the Chaudières Falls area of Ottawa-Gatineau – and its ongoing transformations. \nArtists websites : \n\nJobena Petonoquot https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_practicing_artist\nCraig Commanda https://www.instagram.com/craigcommandacreations\nMathieu Gagnon and Mathilde Forest gagnon-forest.com\nMathilde Forest mathildeforest.ca\nDialogues Riopelle program website : https://www.dialoguesriopelle.com/#projects\n\nAbout the project : \nTerritory: echoes and dissonances \nThis project brings together a group of visual artists\, both indigenous and non-indigenous\, to express their own vision on the idea of territory\, inspired by the urban landscape of the Ottawa-Gatineau region. It was organized in together with the Atelier d’innovation sociale Mauril-Bélanger\, an organization working for justice and social transformation. \nThis collaboration was marked by two walks and a workshop that enabled citizens to rediscover two historic sites in the midst of major urban transformations. On May 13\, the poet and Kitigan Zibi Elder Albert Dumont led a walk to recount the cultural significance and sacredness of the Akikodjiwan site (Chaudiere Falls) to the Anishinaabe Nation. The May 14 event\, with historian Michel Prévost and followed by a discussion workshop\, explored the history and multiple transformations\, past and future\, of the LeBreton Flats and Chaudiere Falls\, an area that was also important to the capital’s French-speaking community. \nNature\, the post-industrial urban setting and the democratic process were at the heart of the discussions at this workshop. These encounters opened up a dialogue between citizens of different generations and cultures about the transformations of the landscape caused by the major real estate projects underway in the capital. \nDrawing on these issues to varying degrees\, artists were invited to create an artistic restitution inspired by these topics. Through their different approaches\, they bring their own visions to bear\, using both traditional and updated practices such as contemporary beadwork\, or photographic or technological tools such as 3d modeling. \nEchoing the legacy of Jean Paul Riopelle\, the artists’ works question landscape\, nature and the sacred in equal measure: urban territory is analyzed in Mathieu Gagnon’s images\, reproduced as a motif in Mathilde Forest’s work\, while the mastered materiality of Craig Commanda’s work evokes a bestiary\, and Jobena Petonoquot’s a profund symbolism. \nFRANÇAIS \nPrésentation d’artistes + vernissage exposition / Cours intérieure du Centre SAW\, 67 rue Nicholas\, Ottawa. 18h00 – 19h00 (fin de l’évènement à 21h30). \nVous êtes invité.e.s à une présentation des artistes du projet « Territoire : échos et dissonances » en présence de Jobena Petonoquot\, Craig Commanda\, Mathieu Gagnon et Mathilde Forest et organisée dans le cadre du programme Dialogues Riopelle – d’un océan à l’autre. Ceux-ci parleront de leur processus créatif et des œuvres qu’iels présentent suite au projet médiation culturelle organisé par l’Atelier d’innovation sociale. La discussion se poursuivra à propos des enjeux soulevés durant deux marches citoyennes organisées pour le projet qui ont permis de redécouvrir le secteur des Chutes des Chaudières à Ottawa-Gatineau – et ses transformations. \nSites web des artistes : \n\nJobena Petonoquot https://www.instagram.com/indigenous_practicing_artist\nCraig Commanda https://www.instagram.com/craigcommandacreations\nMathieu Gagnon et Mathilde Forest gagnon-forest.com\nMathilde Forest mathildeforest.ca\nSite web du programme Dialogues Riopelle : https://www.dialoguesriopelle.com/#projects\n\nÀ propos du projet : \nTerritoire : échos et dissonances \nCe projet réunit un groupe d’artistes en arts visuels\, autochtones et allochtones\, pour exprimer une vision propre à l’idée de territoire en s’inspirant du paysage urbain de la région d’Ottawa-Gatineau. Il a été organisé conjointement avec l’Atelier d’innovation sociale Mauril-Bélanger\, un organisme travaillant pour la justice et la transformation sociale. \nCette collaboration a été marquée par deux marches et un atelier ayant permis à des citoyens et citoyennes de redécouvrir deux sites historiques en pleines transformations. Le 13 mai\, Albert Dumont\, poète et aîné de Kitigan Zibi a guidé une marche pour raconter l’importance culturelle et l’aspect sacré du site d’Akikodjiwan (Chutes des Chaudières) pour la Nation Anichinabée. \nL’évènement du 14 mai\, en compagnie de l’historien Michel Prévost et suivi d’un atelier de discussion\, a fait découvrir l’histoire et les multiples transformations passées et à venir des plaines LeBreton et des chutes des Chaudières\, un secteur qui fût également important pour la communauté francophone de la capitale. \nLa nature\, le cadre urbain post-industriel et le processus démocratique étaient au centre des échanges soulevés lors de cet atelier de discussion. Ces rencontres ont en effet permis d’entamer un dialogue entre des citoyen.ne.s de générations et de cultures différentes à propos des transformations du paysage causés par les grands projets immobiliers en cours dans la capitale. S’inspirant de ces questions à divers degrés\, les artistes ont été invités à effectuer une restitution artistique inspirés ces enjeux. Par leur différentes démarchent iels amènent des visions qui leurs sont propres\, par des pratiques à la fois traditionnelles et réactualisées telle que le perlage autochtone contemporain\, ou encore par les outils photographiques ou technologiques tel que la modélisation 3D. \nFaisant écho au legs de Jean Paul Riopelle\, les œuvres des artistes interrogent autant le paysage\, la nature et le sacré : le territoire urbain est analysé dans les images de Mathieu Gagnon\, il est traité comme un motif dans le travail de Mathilde Forest\, alors que d’une matérialité maitrisée un bestiaire est évoqué chez Craig Commanda\, puis un symbolisme amené par Jobena Petonoquot.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/artists-talk-vernissage-exhibition-land-echos-and-dissonances-territoire-echos-et-dissonances/
LOCATION:SAW Gallery\, 67 Nicholas Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N7B9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230704T193000
DTSTAMP:20230618T191544Z
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SUMMARY:Ottawa Transit Riders Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Share your concerns about public transit in Ottawa\, and let’s plan on how to make transit more reliable\, affordable\, and accessible at our Annual General Meeting! \nAgenda coming soon! \nFaites-nous part de vos préoccupations concernant le transport en commun à Ottawa et planifions des moyens de rendre le transport en commun plus fiable\, plus abordable et plus accessible lors de notre assemblée générale annuelle !  \nL’agenda sera bientôt disponible ! \n\n\nWHEN\nJuly 04\, 2023 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm\n\n\nWHERE\nJack Purcell Community Centre\n320 Jack Purcell Ln\nRoom 203\nOttawa\, ON K2P 1M4\nCanada\nGoogle map and directions
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/ottawa-transit-riders-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Jack Purcell Community Centre\, 320 Jack Purcell Lane\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P1M4\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230702T120000
DTSTAMP:20230626T015753Z
CREATED:20230626T015753Z
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UID:2103-1688292000-1688299200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:We Bike For Our Kids
DESCRIPTION:For those who love to bike\, for those who love kids\, and for those who want climate action: You’re all invited to join us for a family-friendly group bike ride!\nWe believe riding bikes is\, first and foremost\, fun! And it is an important part of climate action. But it can be intimidating for parents: how can I transport little kids\, or big kids\, where do I feel safe biking\, how do I plan a route\, what size bike does my kid need\, does this helmet fit properly? That’s where meeting family bike friends can help! Come out and see a range of kid-toting bike options: child seats\, trailers\, long tails\, bakfiets and ask any questions of the bike community\nWe encourage you to register with the link below (completely optional) but it always us to have a sense of who is coming and we can contact you Incase there are any changes! https://www.forourkids.ca/webikeforourkids_ottawagatineau\nSchedule:\n10AM – Meet at Somerset St. W. and Queen Elizabeth Drive\n10:15AM – Bike Ride Begins! We will ride on completely car-free routes so everyone feels welcome and safe. We will go along the Queen Elizabeth Drive section closed to cars.\n11:00AM (approximately) Arrive at Patterson’s Creek Park. Time to chat\, visit the Bistro\, have a cup of coffee\, picnic and play! Bring your own blanket\, snacks\, and maybe some toys or games (there is no playground at the park).\nRAIN DATE: Sunday\, July 2\nJoin us throughout the spring\, summer\, and fall for more rides!\n‘For Our Kids’ 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.\n\nNote: This event was originally scheduled for June 25th but rescheduled to July 2nd due to poor air quality caused by wildfire smoke.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/we-bike-for-our-kids/
LOCATION:Somerset St. W. and Queen Elizabeth Drive
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T160000
DTSTAMP:20230624T022255Z
CREATED:20230624T022255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T022255Z
UID:2080-1687960800-1687968000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Vanier Rally ~ Manif de Vanier
DESCRIPTION:Fridays for Future Ottawa is supporting 350 Canada’s Canada is Burning National Day of Action. The demonstration will be at the office of Vanier Hon MP Mona Fortier\, who is also the President of the Treasury Board. Brings signs\, smoke masks and a friend.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/vanier-rally-manif-de-vanier/
LOCATION:233 Montreal Rd
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230628T120000
DTSTAMP:20230624T023759Z
CREATED:20230624T023759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T023759Z
UID:2086-1687946400-1687953600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Family Drag Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Free with Monkey Rock Music! Local drag celebrities China Doll and Cyril Cinder and Musicians from Monkey Rock Music are here to entertain children and families of all ages.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/family-drag-story-time/
LOCATION:National Arts Center\, 1 Elgin St\, Ottawa\, ON K1P 5W1\, Ottawa\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230627T200000
DTSTAMP:20230626T014126Z
CREATED:20230624T024557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230626T014126Z
UID:2092-1687888800-1687896000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Soul Space Wellness Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Soul Space Wellness Workshops welcome Ottawa’s frontline street health\, harm reduction\, community and social service workers for a monthly offering of a collective activity to promote wellness and to heal in community. Offerings will differ each month\, and may include creative activities\, guest speakers\, forest bathing\, yoga and movement\, mindfulness and more.\n\nThis Tuesday evening features  a guided forest therapy walk with Andrea Forest Therapy Ottawa!\n\nCost: Free – $10 (depending on workshop)
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/soul-space-wellness-workshops/
LOCATION:Sandy Hill Community Centre\, 250 Sommerset Street E\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230625T190000
DTSTAMP:20230618T203228Z
CREATED:20230618T203228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T203228Z
UID:2047-1687712400-1687719600@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Rally for Justice! Justice for Hodan Hashi
DESCRIPTION:OTTAWA\, ON — Join us Sunday\, June 25\, 2023\, at 5:00 P.M. in a powerful demonstration of unity and resilience! In response to the disturbing lack of accountability and the disregard for Black lives in this case\, a powerful protest is set to take place at 220 Elgin St.\, highlighting the urgent need for systemic change and an end to the impunity that perpetuates racial injustice. \nShare far and wide\, no matter where you live or your platform size! \nWith an unwavering commitment to uncovering the corruption and facts in the killing of Hodan Hashi\, we will not rest! As the echoes of history reverberate\, we gather to make our outrage heard by the Saskatchewan Provincial Court in their error of judgment. Make sure to join us at 220 Elgin St. on Sunday\, June 25 at 5:00 pm – this is not just a march\, but a resounding and loud call for transparency\, accountability and justice. \nLet the flames of solidarity burn bright as we demand accountability\, dismantling the structures that perpetuate apathy against Black women. We march for those who have been silenced\, for the lives that have been lost\, and for the generations yet to come. Our presence is a powerful symbol of hope\, resilience\, and our collective and unwavering pursuit of justice. \nIt’s time to challenge the status quo and the systems that have harmed countless individuals. Let our voices reverberate through the streets\, shaking the very foundations of injustice. We refuse to be silent observers; we choose to be catalysts for change. \nThis protest is a peaceful but powerful expression of our determination to create a world where skin color is never a cause for discrimination\, but a celebration of humanity. Join us as we march towards a future defined by equity\, compassion\, and justice. \nAlone\, we can have a voice\, together we can ROAR! Together\, we are unstoppable.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/rally-for-justice-justice-for-hodan-hashi/
LOCATION:Human Rights Monument\, 220 Elgin Street\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230621T190000
DTSTAMP:20230618T203339Z
CREATED:20230611T213727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T203339Z
UID:1992-1687366800-1687374000@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Marcelo Saavedra-Vargas Celebration of Life/Célébration de la vie-June 21st-The Terminus
DESCRIPTION:OPIRG is celebrating the life of our dear brother Marcelo. We are planning a celebration of sharing art\, music and spoken words. \nWhere: The Terminus\, Jack Turcot Building \nWhen: June 21st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm \n\nIf you would like to share some art or spoken words\, please contact: research.coordinator@opirg-gripo.ca \n\n/// \nGRIPO célèbre la vie de notre cher frère Marcelo. Nous prévoyons une célébration du partage de l’art\, de la musique et des paroles. \nOù : Le Terminus\, Édifice Jack Turcot \nQuand : 21 juin de 17h00 à 19h00 \nSi vous souhaitez partager de l’art ou des paroles\, veuillez contacter: research.coordinator@opirg-gripo.ca
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/marcelo-saavedra-vargas-celebration-of-life-celebration-de-la-vie-june-21st-the-terminus/
ORGANIZER;CN="OPIRG Ottawa":MAILTO:613-562-5800 x 4364
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20230619T131811Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival
DESCRIPTION:For the full schedule of events\, visit this link: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival – Summer Solstice Festivals \nThe Summer Solstice Festival takes place June 21- 25th at MĀDAHÒKÌ FARM\, a spectacular tourism experience and gathering place in Ottawa’s Greenbelt. MĀDAHÒKÌ\, which means “to share land” in Anishinaabe\, builds on the growing interest in agritourism\, farm-to-table culinary experiences and authentic cultural experiences from an Indigenous perspective. It is also the year-round home of an Indigenous Marketplace selling products made by Indigenous artisans\, the permanent home of a small but growing herd of endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses and other interesting attractions. \n\nCELEBRATE INDIGENOUS CULTURE & HERITAGE\n\n\n\n\nSummer Solstice Indigenous Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts festival that brings together Indigenous artists\, performers\, educators\, students\, and community members to share knowledge and celebrate Canada’s diverse Indigenous cultures. \nSummer Solstice Indigenous Festival (SSIF) takes place during National Indigenous History Month and coincides with National Indigenous Peoples Day (NIPD) \nJune 21\, 2023 marks the national 27th anniversary of celebrating the heritage\, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations\, Inuit and Métis peoples! \nAlso known as Summer Solstice\, June 21st is the longest day of the year and throughout history and across continents a time for Indigenous cultural celebration. \nSummer Solstice Festivals are produced by Indigenous Experiences on behalf of the National Indigenous Peoples Day Committee (NIPD) comprising national organizations representing Canada’s indigenous communities. \nFor over twenty years\, NIPD/ Summer Solstice events in the National Capital Region have created opportunities for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the culture and contributions of  Inuit\, First Nations and Métis peoples.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/summer-solstice-indigenous-festival/
LOCATION:Mādahòkì Farm\, 4420 West Hunt Club Rd\, Nepean\, Ontario\, K2R1E7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230620T200000
DTSTAMP:20230603T194029Z
CREATED:20230603T191143Z
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UID:1974-1687285800-1687291200@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Book Launch: Gendered Islamophobia by Monia Mazigh
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special book launch event as Monia Mazigh presents her new book\, Gendered Islamophobia: My Journey With a Scar(f)\, in conversation with Adrian Harewood. \nDate: Tuesday June 20\, 6:30pm – 8:00pm\nLocation: Abbotsford House\, 950 Bank St\, Ottawa\nPurchase Gendered Islamophobia \nThis passionate book describes the author’s struggles as a hijab-wearing Muslim immigrant woman in Canada\, and the harmful stereotypes she has encountered in the streets and public spaces\, in universities\, and in the media. \nMonia Mazigh was born and raised in Tunisia and immigrated to Canada in 1991. She speaks Arabic\, French\, and English fluently and holds a doctorate in finance. Monia was catapulted onto the public stage in 2002 when her husband\, Maher Arar\, was deported to Syria where he was tortured and held without charge for over a year. She campaigned vigorously for her husband’s release and later fought to re-establish his reputation and sought reparations. Her book\, Hope and Despair\, details the account of the family’s ordeal. She is also the author of two novels\, Mirrors and Mirages\, and Hope Has Two Daughters. Another novel\, Farida\, is forthcoming. She lives in Ottawa. \nAdrian Harewood has been a journalist for over a quarter century. He was the anchor of CBC Ottawa News at Six for 13 years\, and previously hosted CBC Ottawa’s radio show All in a Day for 3 years. Harewood joined Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communication in 2021\, where he created the school’s first-ever course focused on race\, a graduate seminar called Journalism\, Race and Diversity. He also created the first course in Canada devoted to the study of the History of Black Canadian Journalism.
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/book-launch-gendered-islamophobia-by-monia-mazigh/
LOCATION:Abbotsford House\, 950 Bank St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1S 5G6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Octopus Books":MAILTO:octopus@octopusbooks.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230617T180000
DTSTAMP:20230603T195138Z
CREATED:20230603T192149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T195138Z
UID:1979-1687017600-1687024800@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Tenant Rights Council - Municipal Housing Campaign Launch
DESCRIPTION:Worried about high rent? Sick of slumlords? Want to fight back against the destruction of affordable housing? \nJOIN US at the Tenant Rights Council for the launch of Ottawa ACORN’s updated municipal housing campaign! \nWe have made great progress in past years with housing demands\, but landlords and developers are still pushing back. While costs of living continue to rise and developers keep demolishing affordable housing\, it is becoming clear: the fight is far from over. \nThe overwhelming majority of city councilors are homeowners\, and yet they are the ones making decisions on issues impacting tenants. However\, renters deserve to be heard and have their concerns addressed! That’s why we are organizing the Tenant Rights Council\, an event run by and for Ottawa renters based on ACORN members’ most urgent priorities from across the city. \nCome take action with your neighbours on June 17th to cast your vote at the Tenant Rights Council and help Ottawa achieve as much positive change as we can!
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/tenant-rights-council-municipal-housing-campaign-launch/
LOCATION:Centretown United Church\, 507 Bank St\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K2P 1Z5\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa ACORN":MAILTO:ottawa@acorncanada.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230614T210000
DTSTAMP:20230611T214708Z
CREATED:20230603T185758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T214708Z
UID:1963-1686769200-1686776400@www.punchupcollective.org
SUMMARY:Amnesty International Monthly Community Activist Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are a global movement of over 7 million people working together to protect and promote human rights. Join the Ottawa-Gatineau community group and help us build a world where everyone lives in dignity. Members from all local AI groups (AI 56\, AI Francophone\, AI UOttawa\, fieldworkers\, AI HQ staff) and members of the general public are invited to attend a monthly community gathering to plan and organize activism campaigns in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. \nIf you would like to join virtually\, please email amnestyottawagatineau@gmail.com
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/monthly-community-activist-gathering/
LOCATION:Amnesty International Ottawa Office\, 312 Laurier Ave E\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, K1N 1H9\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230609T153000
DTSTAMP:20230603T194632Z
CREATED:20230603T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T194632Z
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SUMMARY:Drown out hate! Defend trans kids
DESCRIPTION:Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate group Save Canada has partnered with celebrity anti-trans activist “Billboard Chris” Elston for a rally and march in front of our schools on June 9th. They plan to meet at Broadview and Carling at 11:00 am\, and then march up Broadview to spread anti-2SLGBTQIA+ hate in front of three schools on Broadview (Notre Dame High School\, Broadview Public School\, and Nepean High School). \n“Billboard Chris” is a notorious anti-trans activist who travels around North America to spread hate and instigate conflict at queer events\, and who participated in the convoy occupation of Ottawa. Save Canada are a Diagolon-affiliated far-right youth group which has marched with neo-Nazis outside of schools and drag storytime events across Ontario. Their main spokesperson\, Josh Alexander\, is a high school student from Renfrew who was expelled for bullying transgender students. \nFortunately\, we have a secret weapon – the power of community. In 2021\, Billboard Chris was chased out of town by 2SLGBTQIA+ folks and allies. This past February\, Save Canada partnered with our local far right and convoy remnants to shut down a drag storytime event at the National Arts Centre\, where they failed miserably as 300 community members showed up to protect the event. \nWhile we can not be complacent\, Ottawa has learned over the past two years that if we mobilize effectively\, we can defeat the far right. As such\, we are supporting local parents and community members in their plans to oppose these far-right anti-2SLGBTQIA+ instigators. Show up early\, and bring signs\, flags\, banners\, and noisemakers to drown out their hate. \nDrown out hate! Defend trans kids!\nJune 9th\, 10:00 am\nBroadview and Wellesley\n(one block north of Carling) \nIMPORTANT: The main tactics of Save Canada and Billboard Chris are to provoke conflict and get physically aggressive with counter-protesters\, then portray themselves as the victims in an effort to either raise their profile and create content or attempt to get counter-protesters arrested. They also may attempt to doxx and harass those who oppose their hateful agenda. \nBy taking some precautions\, we can keep each other safe while facing down far right instigators. \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\nFor more information on how to keep yourself and your friends safe\, visit the Safety Plan section of our website. \nFor more information\, or if you would like to support and help out with this action\, contact the main organizers at broadviewlove@gmail.com or contact us at communitysolidarityottawa@gmail.com
URL:https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo-calendar/drown-out-hate-defend-trans-kids/
LOCATION:Broadview and Wellesley\, Broadview and Wellesley\, Ottawa\, Ontario\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Solidarity Ottawa":MAILTO:communitysolidarity.ottawa@gmail.com
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