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 Wednesday, August 9th 2023 7pm - creating messages of peace to accompany lanterns 7:30pm - commemoration program, music ~8pm - lantern floating Join us on unceded […]

Let’s join together for Prisoners’ Justice Day 2023 As 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: the harms […]

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 […]

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. The OG500 features headlining poet Nasim Asgari OG500 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 […]

Join us for a night of music, celebration and resistance **Friday, August 18th, 2023** Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa Doors open 6:30pm Featuring Artists: Alicia Kayley, Dara Wawatie-Chabot, Keith Whiteduck, and many more! Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solidarity-in-sounds-a-concert-for-the-anishnabe-moose-committee-amc-tickets-676068337597?aff=oddtdtcreator Anishnabe Moose Committee has led the grassroots effort to protect the moose, their lands and their culture in their […]

All out against fascism – Defend Democracy in India & Protest the rise of Hindutva groups in Canada Meet up at Human Rights Monument (220 Elgin St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1L7), march to Parliament Hill * Sign up for transport: https://forms.gle/t4xurEMvCWuyoVwP6 * (short URL: http://bit.ly/IndiaProtestSignup) Seventy six years after India gained Independence from British rule, […]

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 […]

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, […]

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! Friday August 25 at 5:30pm Intersection of Bank/Laurier Organized by a group of local trans and gender diverse people, our goal […]