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

Book Launch: North of Nowhere with Marie Wilson

National Gallery of Canada 380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa

Join us for a special event at the National Gallery of Canada to celebrate the launch of North of Nowhere: Song of a Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, featuring author Marie Wilson in conversation with Duncan McCue. Monday, June 10, 6pm-8pm National Gallery auditorium, 380 Sussex Dr, Ottawa Free event. No registration needed. In English with […]

Free

Discussing Making Love with the Land with Joshua Whitehead

Rossy Pavilion 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Update: The live event is sold out, but you can access the live stream: https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/36739 Our Stories: Indigenous Book Club is back for Indigenous History Month and you’re invited to join in! In partnership with Ottawa Public Library, this session features Making Love with the Land. On June 11 at 7pm EDT, join us for […]

Climate Justice, Imperialism, and Palestine

Social Innovation Atelier 95 Clegg St, Ottawa

Palestine is a climate justice issue.As we witness the genocide of Palestinians unfold in real time, it is essential that our movements broaden as we build toward a just future for all. That means learning about the connections between the struggle for climate justice and the fight against imperialism and settler colonialism, from Turtle Island […]

Antifascist Theory and Practice: A Double Book Launch for Three Way Fight and Genealogies of Antifascism

Ottawa Trans Library 1104 Somerset St. West, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

An evening of discussion with Xtn Alexander, D.Z. Shaw, and Rob Luzecky. Three Way Fight: Revolutionary Politics and Antifascism, edited by Xtn Alexander and Matthew N. Lyons, brings together more than thirty essays, position statements, and interviews from the Three Way Fight website and elsewhere, spanning from the antifascist struggles of the 1980s and 1990s […]

Free

Harmony Circle for Palestine with Spiritual Advisor Albert Dumont and Friends

Online

Join us for a conversation about Palestine, between Spiritual Advisor and Elder Albert Dumont and Sarena and David from the United Jewish People's Order / Morris Winchevsky School. You can find out more about them on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/WinchevskyCtr After the formal conversation, we will open up the meeting for a Sharing Circle […]

Book Launch: A Communist for the RCMP by Dennis Gruending

Ottawa Mennonite Church 1830 Kilborn Ave., Ottawa

Join us for the launch of A Communist for the RCMP, Dennis Gruending's exposé of Canada’s nefarious and disruptive surveillance practices. Dennis will be joined in conversation by writer and a former Canadian diplomat Geoff White. Monday, June 17 starting at 7:00pm Ottawa Mennonite Church, 1830 Kilborn Ave., Ottawa Refreshments will be served In 1941, […]

Cap Pollution: Making polluters do their fair share through policy and people

Impact Hub 7th floor, 123 Slater Street, Ottawa

The oil and gas emissions cap is a key climate policy for Canada. Emissions released from the production of oil and gas are the largest source of pollution in Canada. Since 1990, oil and gas pollution has nearly doubled. Without the cap, oil and gas emissions will continue growing unchecked, further threatening our health, environment […]

Free

No Pride in Genocide On-line Teach-in

Youtube

This teach-in will make connections between the current genocidal attacks on the Palestinian people, on Indigenous people on Turtle Island, on people in Sudan, and on attacks on queer and trans people in Canada and beyond. Mainstream white homonationalist LGBT and Pride organizations in Canada have refused to support the call for an end to […]

FSIS Fundraiser Auction for Mutual Aid

FSIS is continuing to fundraise in support of a beloved grassroots Indigenous Auntie! We will continue auctioning off stunningly beautiful items (beadwork, clothing, accessories, health and beauty!) to raise money to cover their living and medical expenses. Show some love during solstice, Indigenous Peoples' month and 'canada' day! If you would like to send a […]

Kidical Mass Ottawa Bike Ride – Alta Vista

Alta Vista Park 1309 Randall Avenue, Ottawa, ON, Canada

Join us for a fun-filled bike ride in Alta Vista! This event is perfect for families or anyone looking to enjoy a slow ride. Everyone is welcome: participants of all ages, abilities, and caretaking responsibilities (that means you too grandparents, aunts, uncles, babysitters, and community members who love kids!). We will be travelling at a […]

Film Screening: Israelism

First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa

Join First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa for a screening of the 2023 documentary Israelism. The film follows the changing perspectives of Simone Zimmerman, co-founder of If Not Now and Eitan, a former IDF soldier, exemplifying sweeping grassroots changes among young Jews in response to Israel's brutal treatment of Palestinian people. ​The screening will be followed […]

Free

DARC’s Big Gay Screening

DARC Microcinema 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, MT, Canada

IT'S BIG! IT'S GAY! IT'S A CELEBRATION OF 2SLGBTQIA+ FILM, ONLY AT THE DIGITAL ARTS RESOURCE CENTRE! 🌈 DARC is excited to present a FREE screening of short films by queer Canadian artists in honour of pride month! As a proudly female and 2SLGBTQIA+ led organization, DARC is excited to showcase the work of queer […]

Free