CANSEC is North America’s largest arms fair. The presenters and exhibitors list doubles as a Rolodex of the world’s worst corporate criminals. From Ukraine to Yemen, from Palestine to Colombia, from Somalia to Syria, from Afghanistan and Haiti to Ethiopia and Libya, no one profits more from war and bloodshed than the companies and individuals […]

Major's Hill Park at noon for a short rally then march. Our goal is to build community opposition to policies and priorities of governments that attack workers, undercut public health and education, and trap people in poverty without the wages and supports they need to buy food and meet basic needs, all while aiding and […]

Join us at Parliament Hill in Ottawa on June 5th, 12pm ET, to hear from powerful movement leaders, help us deliver the names of tens of thousands of people across the country who want this government to unleash the renewable energy revolution. Bring your own visuals, and take in beautiful movement art that brings to […]

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 […]

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 […]

Worried about high rent? Sick of slumlords? Want to fight back against the destruction of affordable housing? JOIN US at the Tenant Rights Council for the launch of Ottawa ACORN's updated municipal housing campaign! We have made great progress in past years with housing demands, but landlords and developers are still pushing back. While costs […]

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. Date: Tuesday June 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Abbotsford House, 950 Bank St, Ottawa Purchase Gendered Islamophobia This passionate book describes the author’s struggles as a hijab-wearing Muslim immigrant woman in […]

For the full schedule of events, visit this link: Summer Solstice Indigenous Festival - Summer Solstice Festivals The 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 […]

OPIRG is celebrating the life of our dear brother Marcelo. We are planning a celebration of sharing art, music and spoken words. Where: The Terminus, Jack Turcot Building When: June 21st from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm If you would like to share some art or spoken words, please contact: research.coordinator@opirg-gripo.ca /// GRIPO célèbre la […]

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 […]

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. This Tuesday evening […]

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.