Monday 6 p.m. protest / vigil Parliament Hill

Trevor Haché, 08.04.2006 - 10:01
After relentless pressure from the public, the Conservatives have agreed to a debate on Canada’s role in Afghanistan on Mon., Apr. 10. But a debate is not enough. We also need public involvement and ultimately a vote. At 6 p.m. join peace activists from Ottawa & Gatineau on Parliament Hill to shout: “Tonight the debate, tomorrow the vote.” Confirmed speakers include Steven Staples, Polaris Institute; Francine Dumas of ROCG; Jade Pichette of SCAW.
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Protest Haiti's human rights violator tonight (Friday)

Ottawa Haiti Solidarity Committee/Kozayiti, 10.03.2006 - 04:56
Illegitimate puppet dictators not welcome here!
Canada should place Gérard Latortue under arrest for crimes against humanity!

Where: National Arts Centre, Elgin St.
When: Tonight - Friday, March 10, 7:00pm
What: Demonstration in solidarity with Haiti's political prisoners - to condemn their chief jailer
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Film Screening+ Discussion: Bus Rider's Union

Under Pressure Collective, 01.03.2006 - 20:10
What: Film Screening and Panel Discussion: Bus Rider's Union
Date: Friday March 17th 7PM
Location: Main Branch, Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe)
Cost: FREE!


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VAGINA MONOLOGUES @ the U of OTTAWA

Mélissa Laveaux, 26.02.2006 - 07:28
The V-Day campaign is a global movement aimed at ending violence against women and girls locally and internationally. Universities and community organizations all around the world are given rights to produce their own screening of Eve Ensler's Vagina Monologues as a way to fundraise for local charities working to end violence against women.
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Patrick Elie speaks in Ottawa March 7

Ottawa-Haiti Solidarity Committee, 25.02.2006 - 15:01
Patrick Elie, a Haiti-based political rights activist and former Minister of the first government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide (1991-96), will speak in 18 cities across Canada in February and March. He is scheduled to speak in Ottawa on March 7 at 7 p.m. at Tom Brown Arena Hall, 141 Bayview Rd., (just off Scott St.). The event is free and not-to-be missed.
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workshop by solidarity across borders

matt, 28.01.2006 - 19:45
On Saturday February Fourth members of Solidarity Across Borders and No One Is Illegal will be in Ottawa to give two workshops. The purpose of the event is twofold. One, to increase knowledge and understanding about how the Canadian Immigration system works (or doesn’t work). And two, to form a grass roots organization in Ottawa devoted to doing refugee/migrant/immigrant casework and campaign work.
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Evo Morales: Bolivia's First Indigenous Leader

Marcelo Saavedra, 16.01.2006 - 17:57
Evo Morales becomes first indigenous leader Head of State in Bolivia. There will be a celebration Sat. Jan. 21 in Ottawa from 6-11 p.m. at the McNabb Community Centre. All are welcome!
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Concerned Cdns examine Canada-US relations

OPIRG-Ottawa, 04.11.2005 - 06:29
Maude Barlow and Roy Romanow will be speaking at a free public forum tonight (Fri. Nov. 4) in Ottawa, to kick-off The Council of Canadians 20th Annual General Meeting. The forum happens from 7-10 p.m. at The Westin Hotel. The Canadian government has failed to consult the public on Canada’s integration with the United States, and the Council of Canadians, Canada’s largest citizen watchdog organization will not sit idly by. The gathering will examine the impact of Canada’s integration with the U.S. on the lives of Canadians.
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William Blum Speaks in Ottawa, October 28th!

OPIRG-Carleton, GRIPO, JHR, 21.10.2005 - 07:48
(Ottawa, October 18) OPIRG-Carleton and OPIRG-GRIPO Ottawa, in co-sponsorship with Octopus Books, the International Socialists, Journalists for Human Rights and the Human Rights Society, present an evening of thought-provoking discussion with author, journalist and foreign-policy critic William Blum on "The War on Terrorism and the Expansion of US Empire," taking place Friday, October 28 at 7 p.m. in the Alumni Theatre, Southam Hall at Carleton University. For information visit  http://www.williamblumottawa.info The event is free and open to the public.
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Condoleezza Rice's Oct. 24 visit to Ottawa to be protested at 6 p.m.

NoWar-Paix, 18.10.2005 - 13:36
Condoleeza Rice, one of the Bush Administration's most prominent Iraq/Afghanistan occupation and Haiti coup mouthpieces is coming to Ottawa. Peace activists are responding with a call to action to confront her visit on Mon. Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. at 24 Sussex Dr. (the prime minister's residence) because Paul Martin and Condi are scheduled to have dinner there. It is time once again that Canadians stand up and reject the racist “war on terror” and demand that social services such as education and medicare be given priority over military spending.
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