Welcome to Radical Events Ottawa! Learn more about the list here. See the full calendar here.
Please Note: Events listed on this calendar are not organized by the Punch Up Collective unless otherwise noted in the event details.
A new photo exhibit co-curated by Inter Pares and three international social justice organizations documents sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) activism in Bangladesh, El Salvador and the Philippines. daughters, mothers, grandmothers and other sexual outlaws showcases intergenerational efforts to advance sexual health and rights in contexts that are hostile towards bodily autonomy for […]
There are many events happening in Ottawa and the general region; Inter Pares has assembled a list which includes many that activists in town may find of interest: https://interpares.ca/news/marking-national-day-truth-and-reconciliation
DARC is proud to present SGaawaay K’uuna (Edge of The Knife) for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Set in the 19th century, the film tells the story of Adiits’ii who, following a tragedy, transforms into Gaagiixid – “the Wildman.” SGaawaay K’uuna is the first feature film made in the endangered Haida language. Watch […]
Odawa is proud to announce a special screening of the award winning National Geographic documentary SUGARCANE. A stunning tribute to the resilience of Native People and their way of life, SUGARCANE, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international […]
Please RSVP at this link In-person and livestreamed via Youtube. When Pacinthe Mattar was a producer at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, only one story of hers did not make it to air out of the thousands she produced daily over her ten-year tenure. It was about Palestine, and it changed the trajectory of her journalism […]
Join us at Knox Presbyterian for the National Seniors for Climate Ottawa event!
Social Innovation Atelier, 95 Clegg St. “ZAD,” or “zone à defender,” has entered the European lexicon as a general term for militant direct collective action against large-scale development projects. First coming into prominence in the collective opposition airport construction in Notre-Dame-des-Landes, France, (still the largest self-organized autonomous zone in Europe) the approach and tactic has […]
Join us to celebrate the release of Philip Kaisary’s new book, From Havana to Hollywood: Slave Resistance in the Cinematic Imaginary. Philip will be joined in conversation with Adrian Harewood, Stacy Douglas, and Aubrey Anable. Wednesday, October 2, 6pm - 8pm Wise Town Cafe, 329-A Elgin St. Space is limited, please RSVP by email to bridgetrielly@cmail.carleton.ca […]
Join FSIS for the 18th annual SIS Vigil for MMIWG2S+ on Friday, October 4, 2024. We are gathering from noon to 3 pm on Parliament Hill on traditional Algonquin Territory. This year also marks the 20 anniversary of Amnesty International Canada's Stolen Sisters Report. There will be fierce Indigenous women speakers including Beverley Jacobs, Melanie […]
OTTAWA: JOIN US October 5th on Parliament Hill to answer the global day of action for Palestine to mark one year of genocide against Palestinians and honor the resilience of our people in resisting zionism, occupation, apartheid, and ethnic cleansing as they have for the past 76 years. This October marks one year of genocide, […]
As part of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology Colloquium Series, Iyas Salim Abu-hajiar presents: "Epistemicide in Gaza: The Targeting and destruction of Knowledge infrastructure". Title: Epistemicide in Gaza: The Targeting and destruction of Knowledge infrastructure Abstract: Epistemicide refers to the obliteration of knowledge systems, including physical infrastructure, educators, and scholars. In the ongoing war […]
On Tuesday, October 10th the Kanien'kehá:ka Kahnistensera (Mohawk Mothers) will submit both conventional legal documents and traditional Kanien'kehá:ka legal documents to the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa for the first time in history. The submission of these documents represents the next step in the Mothers' investigation into unmarked graves and clandestine mass burials of […]
Join the ODSP Action Coalition, the Disability Justice Network of Ontario, and the Raise the Rates coalition for a rally to demand doubling ODSP, and finally indexing Ontario Works to cost of living. Show up in support of your disabled comrades, kin, neighbours, friends, and enemies, and fight back against state austerity! Social assistance recipients […]
DARC is proud to present “(re)collections of imagination,” a screening and artist talk featuring Palestinian – Egyptian filmmaker Nada El-Omari. Constantly exploring new ways of self-narration, the Montreal-based artist will present and discuss her recent experimental short films, which are deeply informed by intergenerational memories, displacement and belonging. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience Nada’s […]
Join us in court beginning October 21 in Ottawa or online as the six week trial proceeds. To register online to observe proceedings, visit: https://cas-satj.zoom.us/.../WN_fSbwmniiRZ2f7_T7xFLkGg To receive court location details for Ottawa, contact tasc@web.ca Abousfian Abdelrazik is “the victim of a series of gross injustices attributable directly or indirectly to Canadian state actors, including arbitrary […]
We are continuing our 4-part series where we will discuss Advanced Planning for End Of Life as it relates to us in our communities. Over 3 remaining sessions, we will together go over each section of the LGBTQ+ Advance Care Planning Toolkit published by SAGE https://lgbtagingcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/SAGE-Advanced-Care-Planning-Toolkit-Final.pdf Tuesday, October 22 at 7 p.m. EST We will […]
This event is designed for scholars, graduate students, disability community organizations, and individuals interested in supporting and integrating disability justice into non-profit work. It will be a unique opportunity to hear about emerging research, engage in discussions, and network. Accessibility details: - Wheelchair-accessible and scent-free venue - Gender-neutral and wheelchair-accessible restrooms - Para Transpo drop-off […]
Horizon Ottawa presents… MUSIC TO MOVEMENT BUILD: NitroTurtle (and NuGruven) Come join us for a night of incredible Funk / Jazz music at the Bronson Centre (Mac Hall)! TICKETS ARE LIMITED! (Eventbrite $10-20): Whether you're someone who loves groovy live music featuring some of Ottawa's top local talent, and/or you're someone who wants to learn […]
Imagine if… … our downtown was a more appealing place to live, work and play … we reduced congestion on our roads … our neighbourhoods had everything we needed within walking distance … there were more hours in the day to take care of all the things that matter most … we could turn the […]
For this Harmony Circle, Spiritual Advisor Albert Dumont will be joined by Aisling Quinn and Yipeng Ge. Aisling is a member of Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine - a collective set up to advocate for the protection of Healthcare Workers, infrastructure, humanitarian workers and all civilians. Yipeng is a primary care doctor and public health practitioner in […]
