Learn about Ottawa’s radical history on a walking tour Take your radicalism outdoors this summer so you and your friends can learn from previous generations of troublemakers on a radical historical walking tour. My name is Brian McDougall. Since 2014, I’ve given hundreds of radical tours to visitors, residents, and local activists. Why do we […]
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| 3 events, From September 1 to September 20, please pick a day to fast to demand the immediate evacuation from Gaza of all remaining Palestinian applicants for Canadian visas and the finalization of all applications for the hundreds of Palestinian genocide survivors still stranded in Egypt. During your fast day, we ask you to: • Make a […] - 📣 Join the Palestine solidarity contingent at the Labour Day Parade this year to reaffirm that JUSTICE FOR PALESTINE IS A LABOUR ISSUE.📣 The Palestine contingent was the largest contingent last year. Let's make it even bigger! Through our unions – and with our community allies – workers have the collective power to demand justice […] | 4 events, -  Please join our weekly vigil to reunite Palestinian Canadians with their loved ones from Gaza on Wednesday, September 3 from 11 am to 1 pm (we meet every Wednesday at this same time) at 300 Slater (at Kent), the Ottawa offices of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Canada must immediately open an emergency humanitarian corridor […] Free - oin us on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 6:30pm for a one-night screening of A State of Passion in collaboration with Forward Film Production, Labour for Palestine Ottawa and Ottawa Healthcare Professionals for Palestine (OHCP4P). The film will be followed by a live Q&A with filmmaker Carol Mansour and Dr. Yipeng Ge! After 43 horrific days working round the clock under constant bombardment in the emergency […] | 3 events, - TTAWA - Join us on Thursday, September 4th at 6pm at the Human Rights Monument to answer the call to mobilize from the Global Sumud Flotilla — a civilian-led initiative uniting over 44 countries to break the siege on Gaza. The Global Sumud Flotilla brings together participants from around the world including doctors, lawyers, journalists, […] | 5 events,  The Bank Block Tenants are hosting an art show on the block before we are forcefully displaced from our homes. We are looking for local artists to participate in this event by donating original pieces or prints of their work. Proceeds from sales will go towards supporting our moving expenses and short-term needs as we […]  Laylit, the acclaimed platform and collective celebrating music and artists from the Arab and SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region and its diaspora, is bringing its seventh anniversary tour to Club SAW in Ottawa on Saturday, September 6, 2025, presented in partnership with Debaser. The anniversary stop will feature an electrifying lineup: New […] $20 – $30 - Join us Saturday September 6th at 1 pm at Andrew Hayden Park for our community gathering - Roots & Resilience: A Gathering of Culture & Community. Bring your own food, propane BBQ, chairs and picnic materials! It will be an afternoon of cultural affirmation with a tatreez circle, screen printing, ice breaker activities and a […] | 4 events, - We would like to invite you to our fall solidarity social, happening Sunday, September 7th at Brewer Park, 100 Brewer Way, (near Carleton University) from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. We will be at the picnic tables at the Brewer Park playground - please look for the Palestinian flags. This will be a space to […] | ||
| 3 events, -  Hosted by Queer Community Deathcare Facilitated by Vistoria Rutledge Drawing from her own intersectional identity and spiritual evolution, Victoria is thrilled to guide us through an exploration of our bodies and minds as we discuss what roles we have to play in our unfolding future. Prepare to move just a bit, think critically, sow hope, […] Free | 3 events, -  Please join our weekly vigil to reunite Palestinian Canadians with their loved ones from Gaza on Wednesday, September 10 from 11 am to 1 pm (we meet every Wednesday at this same time) at 300 Slater (at Kent), the Ottawa offices of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Canada must immediately open an emergency humanitarian corridor […] Free | 3 events, - The Jean Teron Green Room at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers or online The policing of the Palestine solidarity movement in Toronto since October 8 2023 reveals how a narrative of "challenging hate" can be used to legitimize a dangerous crackdown on civil liberties. As an engaged scholar, I will argue that to understand how this has happened, […] | 3 events, -  The Ottawa-Gatineau DRAW THE LINE mass bike ride/action will be on Friday September 19th in the early evening, in advance of the DRAW THE LINE rally and march on September 20th. To continue the build up and preparations, we are holding a final 'Get Ready' ride one week before: meet 6pm Friday September 12th at […] Free | 3 events, -  Get ready to lace up your running shoes and make a difference at this year's electrifying 10 th annual charity 2K Walk, 5K/10K RUN @ Ottawa Run For Palestine 2025! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just love a good challenge, it's time to rally your friends, family, and colleagues to join forces and create […] | 4 events, - ART AS ACTIVISM!We have a lot of Banners and posters to make for the 2025 Ottawa-Gatineau DRAW THE LINE MarchPlease join us on Sunday, September 14 from 1-5pm at St Peter's Lutheran Church at 400 Sparks StreetSchedule1-130pm - set up130-4pm - painting banners & posters4-5pm - clean up and drying time for art_______________________________________________________________And just a […] -  Stalinism and Maoism versus Socialism from Below – a four-part study group based on Red Flags: A Reckoning with Communism for the Future of the Left, by David Camfield, Fernwood Books 2025 PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATES: Now starts Sunday September 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free Increasingly, people are responding to the […] | |
| 4 events, -  End Legislated Poverty: Raise ODSP & OW! Join ACORN members for the Ontario Day of Action on Tuesday, September 16th to demand that the Ford government raise social assistance rates and end legislated poverty. People on Ontario Works (OW) receive just $733/month. A single person on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) can receive a […] -  Flight attendants keep passengers safe every time they fly, but airlines don't pay them for critical duties like helping passengers board, completing pre-flight safety checks, deplaning, or waiting out delays. That means flight attendants are working nearly a full week for free every month. Enough is enough. Join flight attendants and allies heading to Parliament […] | 6 events, - Families Cannot Wait, Evacuate! Ottawa Vigil Demands: Bring Palestinian Families from Gaza to Canada  Families Cannot Wait, Evacuate! Ottawa Vigil Demands: Bring Palestinian Families from Gaza to Canada Please join our weekly vigil to reunite Palestinian Canadians with their loved ones from Gaza on Wednesday, September 17 from 11 am to 1 pm (we meet every Wednesday at this same time) at 300 Slater (at Kent), the Ottawa offices of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Canada must immediately open an emergency humanitarian corridor […] Free -  Please join Students for Justice in Palestine - Carleton, the Ontario Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines, the Carleton University Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines, and CUPE4600 for their second educational and letter writing event to demonstrate solidarity with these heroic political prisoners in their time of need. Writing supplies, snacks, and […] Free -  Are you 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️+? Are you creative? Then join us to Be Gay & Do Art! This month, in honor of International Day of the Stim, Be Gay & Do Art, is excited to collaborate with the Autistic and Neurodivergent Liberation Front of Ottawa to make DIY Stim Toys! BGDA is an all ages drop-in program, […] Free | 6 events, Celebrating Indigenous Arts in Algonquin TerritoryOttawa, Canada • Sept. 18-21, 2025@ Club SAW & Gallery 101 Highlights:•.40+ Indigenous Films• Opening Night Outdoor Film Screenings• Art Gallery Crawl @ Gallery 101 & The Asinabka Office• Indigenous Music Showcase• Indigenous Craft Vendor Market• Filmmaker Q&A's, Artist Talks, Industry Events, and Free Events The 14th annual Asinabka Festival […] -  Black People United for Change, in partnership with organizations across Canada, has come together to form a national coalition demanding urgent legislative change to combat anti-Black racism. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, we will unite our voices to call for justice, accountability, and systemic reform. Our coalition […] Free - SAVE THE DATE✨🌘 Take Back the Night is back on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 6 PM! Take Back the Night (TBTN) is an annual rally and march against sexual and gender-based violence. The community comes together to support survivors, raise awareness, and advocate for safer, healthier communities. Event Details: - Rally: Minto Park (102 […] -  Join us for the Ottawa launch of Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes with local author Laura Hall, in conversation with fellow Carleton University prof Alexis Shotwell! Bloodied Bodies, Bloody Landscapes traces connections between Indigenous representations, gender, and sexuality within iconic horror classics like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Friday the 13th. The savage killer, the romantic […] | 4 events,  Ottawa–Gatineau DRAW THE LINE Mass Bike Ride As we build momentum toward the Ottawa–Gatineau DRAW THE LINE March on Saturday, September 20, 2025, join us for a special Critical Mass bike ride! Friday, September 19 — 6:00 PM “Draw The Line Mass Bike Ride" – the ride is in support of the Draw The line […] | 4 events, -  JOIN US FOR THE 2025 OTTAWA-GATINEAU DRAW THE LINE MARCH Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025 Ottawa Contingent Meeting Point: Corner of Elgin & Wellington Gatineau Contingent Meeting Point: Maison du Citoyen We’re drawing the line — for People. For Peace. For the Planet.The 2025 Ottawa-Gatineau DRAW THE LINE March is part of a global mobilization […] Free | ||
| 2 events,  Faculty of Social Sciences, uOttawa, Room 5028 Two Xinka women leaders, Marisol Guerra and Marta Muñoz, will visit Ottawa to raise awareness about their struggle for self-determination and the health of their communities. The Xinka Indigenous People of Guatemala have denied consent for the restart of Canadian Pan American Silver’s Escobal mine in southern Guatemala. […] | 2 events, -  Join us at our weekly Wednesday vigil top protest Canada's shameful None is Too Many Palestinian visa policy. To date, fewer than 2% of applicants have been directly evacuated from Gaza in over 20 months. Meet at Immigration HQ, 300 Slater, at Kent, every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm). 20 months into the […] Free | 2 events, -  Living with Drones is an interactive live journalism show about the devastating and traumatic impacts of Israel’s use of drones in the besieged Gaza strip. By tying together personal narratives and documentation about the on-the-ground reality of this genocide, this show weaves a compelling narrative that asks audiences to engage with violations of humanitarian and […] | 4 events, -  For many years, Canadian companies have been linked to widespread violations of human rights, workers’ rights, and serious environmental destruction throughout their global operations and supply chains. Workers and communities around the world have called on the Canadian government to hold our companies accountable. But Canada is dragging its feet. In this “hinge” moment, Canada […] - This guided walk, led by Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G), follows a route through downtown Ottawa that highlights how non-Indigenous people and the federal government have shaped residential school policy and colonial legacies. At each stop, we connect historical truths with the work of addressing ongoing injustices faced by Indigenous peoples today. Everyone is welcome, those […] -  When institutions like government departments, municipalities, and universities make decisions, the public in whose name those decisions are made are often left in the dark about *why* and *how* they were made. Researchers, journalists, and activists who want to shed light on the operations of public institutions have to rely on federal and provincial legislation […] Free | 2 events,  Usher in the fall season with another bold and forward-thinking edition of Pique, coming up on September 27, 2025 at Arts Court. Showcasing experimental and underground music, art, and performance, the quarterly festival features global innovators, local creators, and underground legends converging in downtown Ottawa’s Arts Court complex for a single-day blowout. Taking place indoors […] Pay-what-you-can | 3 events, -  Tenants are getting choked by extremely high rents, bad landlords and worsening housing. But many are saying ENOUGH! They are organizing together and fighting to win. Come learn how they do it and how you, too, can do it! Bring a friend! Speakers to be announced! - The 135 Eddy street is accessible to wheelchairs […] Free | |
| 2 events, -  Join us for an art build at Mac Hall in Bronson Center in preparation for the October 4 march! As we approach the two-year mark of the ongoing genocide in Gaza, we stand firm in our commitment to the struggle for Palestinian liberation and an end to occupation. This art build is a chance to […] | 2 events, In honour of Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we 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. The Caring Society is pleased to partner again with Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) and Beechwood Cemetery to […] | 3 events,  From October 1 to October 21, please pick a day to fast (according to your own tradition of fasting) to demand the immediate evacuation from Gaza of all remaining 3,700 Palestinian applicants for Canadian visas and the finalization of all 2,500+ applications for Palestinian genocide survivors still stranded in Egypt. During your fast day, we […] Free -  Join us at our weekly Wednesday vigil to protest Canada's shameful None is Too Many Palestinian visa policy. To date, fewer than 2% of applicants have been directly evacuated from Gaza in over 20 months. Meet at Immigration HQ, 300 Slater, at Kent, every Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm). 20 months into the […] Free | 3 events,  Join us on October 2 at Live! on Elgin for a night of music, art, and community. We’re bringing folks together with live music from Jackrabbits and the Jackki Harrt band, live readings from local writers and artists, as well as stories from our activists on the front lines. This is not just a concert, […] | 5 events, -  The Punch Up Collective will be facilitating a “Getting It Together: Organizing Collectives for the Real World” workshop on the afternoon of Saturday, October 4th, 2025. This workshop is for anyone interested in starting a collective, or those keen to discuss how to make a collective they’re already a part of more effective and sustainable. […] - Come work on zines with us as we work on the next issue of The Dragon Flyer, the Ottawa Trans Library’s community zine. Write, draw, scan, cut, and paste with us on our community zine or your own project, or just come hang out with us. We are collecting stories, jokes, poems, art, and more […] -  OTTAWA TWO YEARS OF GENOCIDE: RISE UP FOR GAZA. On October 4th, we will take the streets and shut it down. We are making it clear: the people of the world stand with Gaza, and demand a total arms embargo and sanctions against Israel. As we mark two years of genocide, we recall our responsibility […] |