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Please Note:
Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.

National Gathering in Honour of International Day Against Police Brutality

University of Ottawa 75 Laurier Ave East, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Unceded and unsurrendered Algonquin Anishinaabe Territory (Ottawa, ON) On March 15, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, community members, advocates, victims, and families impacted by police violence will come together at the University of Ottawa for a National Gathering in Honour of the International Day Against Police Brutality. This event aims to amplify the […]

Free

FUNDRAISING IFTAR FOR GAZA

River Lounge - 2259 Prince of Wales Dr.

Join us on Saturday March 15th at River Lounge for our annual fundraising iftar. This year, we will be collecting money to support the PYM's The People Stand with Gaza International Fundraiser, in partnership with the Canadian Palestinian Foundation of Quebec (CPFQ), which provides vital aid in Gaza (@cpfq_mtl ). There are great prizes to be […]

Organizing for Water Justice

Dunton Tower, Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa

What? Organizing for Water Justice is an experience of learning outside the classroom. Taking place during the week of World Water Day, please come prepared to engage with our panelists and share in ceremony, water stories and water justice strategies. Whether you're already familiar with the topics of water health, justice and organizing you are […]

Meeting this Moment: Building Disability and Trans Justice Amid Rising Authoritarianism – A.J Withers

Social Innovation Atelier 95 Clegg St, Ottawa

The Research Center on Social Innovation and Transformation (CRITS) is pleased to announce that A.J. Withers (Simon Fraser University) will present a lecture entitled “Meeting this Moment: Building Disability and Trans Justice Amid Rising Authoritarianism” on March 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm. The conference, moderated by Krys Maki (School of Social Innovation, Saint Paul University), […]

Defying Expectations and Undoing Generational Curses: Exploring South Asian History and Folklore

Octopus Books 116 Third Ave, Ottawa, Canada

Join bestselling author and award-winning journalist Sadiya Ansari with writer and artist Manahil Bandukwala for a conversation about the impact of relearning their histories as women in the diaspora, as reflected in their work. Thursday, March 20th 6:15pm to 7:15pm - Doors open at 6pm RSVP via email: events@octopusbooks.ca In Exile: Rupture, Reunion, and My […]

City in Crisis: Dismantling Myths about the Overdose Epidemic

tom brown arena 141 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa

Increasingly over the past year, conservative and liberal politicians have been manufacturing a moral panic against people who use drugs. Education for Liberation Collective invites you to a community event about the causes of the deadly overdose epidemic as well as actions we can take to help resolve it. Featuring: Leila Attar, organizer, Overdose Prevention […]

Free

Tesla Takedown, Ottawa, ON

Outside Tesla Showroom on Carling Ave (by Preston) 835 Carling Ave, Ottawa

Elon Musk is destroying our neighbour’s democracy, and he's using the fortune he built at Tesla to do it. We are taking action at the Tesla dealership to help stop Musk. If he is not stopped in the US, he will set his sights on Canada. ⚡Sell your Teslas, dump your stock, join the picket […]

Free

OSLG x CarletonUNDP Theory Banquet

Join the Ottawa Socialist Literature Group (OSLG) and the CarletonUNDP at Carleton University on Sunday March 23rd to hangout and learn about Marxist theory and left wing thought through presentations and discussions. Bring friends and family along to enjoy snacks, tea and theory with the OSLG and CarletonUNDP! For more details about the event such […]

Labour 4 Palestine Ottawa CHAPTER MEETING

PSAC Building 233 Gilmour Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Join Ottawa trade unionists to strategize about how best to advance the cause of Palestinian liberation in our unions and learn about how to get involved in upcoming events and initiatives. IMPORTANT NOTE: We will be re-introducing a 'membership renewal' to ensure that members who want to take a more active role can, and those […]

Stop the Cuts rally and lunch

Kent Street, courtyard between Slater and Laurier

Job cuts at IRCC will impact services that communities rely on, and other departments may follow. In response, unions are coming together to stand against these cuts and defend public services. Join union members from CEIU, CAPE, PIPSC, and UNE in Ottawa for a rally to make our voices heard and show the strength of […]

Tesla Takedown Global Day of Action

Please note: this is a peaceful protest taking place on public property, ie the sidewalks. Do NOT enter the dealership or harass the employees or you will be asked to leave. Elon Musk is destroying our neighbour’s democracy, and he's using the fortune he built at Tesla to do it. We are taking action at […]

Trivia Night Fundraiser

Le Poisson Bleu 610 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us March 31, 2025, at 6PM at Le Poisson Bleu for a trivia fundraiser to support prisoner rights advocacy in Ontario. Tickets are pay-what-you-can, with a recommended $25.00 donation. There is a full-service bar on site for drinks and small plates. Doors open at 6PM, and trivia starts at 7PM. There will be lots […]