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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 […]

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Month of May Day events call-out

Online

Punch Up Collective invites organizations to participate in the Month of May Day 2025 by organizing and hosting an event or action during the month of May. For May Day 2025, Ottawa groups and organizations are planning a month of events and activities. You’re invited to join us! For those of us in the Punch […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Cinema for Palestine: Where Olive Trees Weep

DARC Microcinema 67 Nicholas St, Ottawa, MT, Canada

What does the quest for justice look like in occupied Palestine? 🍉 DARC is proud to present a screening of Where Olive Trees Weep, a powerful documentary about the strength and resilience of the Palestinian people in the face of settler-colonial violence. The film shows the struggles and strength of the Palestinian people under Israeli […]

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CFMAs to Feature SULTANS OF STRING’s Cannes World Film Festival Winning “WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE”

The Mayfair Theatre 1074 Bank St, Ottawa, MT, Canada

As part of the 20th Anniversary Celebrations, the Canadian Folk Music Awards will present Sultans of String’s film, “WALKING THROUGH THE FIRE”, at the Mayfair Theatre, Sat April 5, 12:30pm (doors at noon). Winning Best Musical Film and Best Soundtrack at the Cannes World Film Festival, this powerful film production is unlike any other, bringing […]

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