A Womb With A View Movie Night in Willow River Park, 6:30pm on Thursday 10 October 2024

What: Mental Health Day Movie Night
When: 6:30pm to 8:30pm on Thursday 10 October 2024
Where: Willow River Park (aka Victoria Park), Kitchener Map
Contact: Two White Feather or Gentle Eagle at awombwithaviewmakesadifference@gmail.com

October 10 is WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

A Womb With A View is recognizing this with showing video clips 🎥 of Mental Health as seen through an Indigenous lens! You are invited to join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm under the stars ✨ in Willow River Park . Bring your blanket or chair. We will have a Potluck Snack drink 🥤 🍫 🍿 table – please bring what you can share with others, if you are able.

Let us know if you will be there by emailing awombwithaviewmakesadifference@gmail.com

Chi Miigweech

Under The Stars
Movie Night
Thursday, October 10 (2024)
Willow River Park
To honour World Mental Health Day
(various  movie-themed clipart images, including people watching a movie screen with a "7" from the start leader, and a Fight Back KW logo)

Rally to keep CTS sites open in Ontario, 5:30pm Wednesday 28 August 2024 at 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener

What: Rally to keep Consumption and Treatment Sites open in Ontario
When: 5:30pm to 8:30pm, Wednesday 28 August 2024
Where: in front of Waterloo Region Council Chambers
Location: 150 Frederick Street Map

From the Social Development Centre Waterloo Region:

SDC stands in solidarity with those asking the province to keep CTS (Consumption and Treatment Services) sites open in Ontario. Come show your support at at a rally for change tonight.

Dear friends,

SDC is deeply concerned about the planned closure of Consumption and Treatment Services (CTS) sites across Ontario, and we wanted to share our official statement with you. The Ford government’s decision is anti-science, anti-evidence, and yet another way to limit the healthcare options available to Ontarians. SDC stands in solidarity with drug use advocates and all those who’re asking the province to keep CTS sites open.

Read The Media Release (PDF, 251 kBytes) (Mirror)

Julian Ichim and Donald Lacasse are members of SDC’s lived expertise consultancy and have been fighting for safe injection sites with the Alan Ryan People’s Defense Brigade since 2014. These are some of their reflections on the provincial government’s decision to dismantle harm reduction services like CTS sites and safe supply.

What some lived experts are saying: “By closing down the safe injection site and rejecting safe supply, the Ford government is promoting criminality and keeping drugs in the hands of dealers who only care about profit and not people’s lives.” “I am worried that this is a process of elimination. They did this when they first came to this land. By eliminating us, they can start over. They can erase us and rewrite history again.”

How You Can Help

Please join us in supporting grassroots organizers at a peaceful rally this evening – together, we can bring greater awareness and urgency to the need for an adequately resourced, evidence-based drug strategy in Waterloo Region.

Tonight’s rally for change is being organized by the Drug Action Team Waterloo Region, an unfunded, volunteer-driven team of Waterloo Region residents with interest, experience, and expertise in resolving a wide range of drug-related issues. You can find them online at drugactionteam.ca.

Overdose Action Day Rally for Change. Wednesday, Aug 28th. 5:30 – 8:30pm. 150 Frederick St. Kitchener. 820+ residents of Waterloo Region have died by preventable overdose. Rally together to call all levels of government and community to action. We have the evidence, we know the solutions, now is the time for action. Bring your signs, banners, shirts, photos of loved ones. Free Pizza (while supplies last).

In solidarity,
The team at SDC

Grief Walk for Palestine, at KW Farmer’s Market, every Sunday at 11am

B&W silhouette map of Palestine, with 90° rotated letters "KWPALESTINE"
What: Grief Walk for Palestine
When: Every Sunday at 11:00am
Where: Kitchener Farmer’s Market
Location: 300 King Street East, Kitchener Map
Online: @KWPalestine on Facebook
Additional links: https://linktr.ee/kwpalestine

Every Saturday at 11am there is a grief walk for Palestine from the Kitchener Farmer’s Market. Organized by KW Friends of Palestine

BW illustration of a First Nations man wearing a ceremonial headdress and a Palestinian man wearing a keffiyeh, both dancing on a line of barbed wire. There is a red highlight on the headdress.
From KW in support of Palestine

Waterloo Region ACORN Day of Action for Anti-Renoviction Bylaws, 1:00pm on Tuesday 27 August 2024

ACORN Tenant Union Ontario (BW line drawing of an acorn in a circle, surrounded by textWhat: Region-Wide Day of Action for Municipal Anti-Renoviction Bylaws
When: Tuesday 27 August 2024 at 1:00pm
Where: Register on Zoom
Contact: Vonica Flear, kw@acorncanada.org Phone: +1‑226‑545‑4359
Website: https://acorncanada.org
Waterloo Region ACORN: https://acorncanada.org/locations/waterloo-acorn/

ACORN members and tenants across Waterloo region are banding together to fight for better protections from bad-faith evictions.

On Tuesday August 27th, Waterloo Region ACORN will be holding a Region-Wide action calling on Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge city councils to enact anti-renoviction bylaws similar to the one passed in Hamilton earlier this year.

On January 17th, Hamilton City Council voted unanimously in favour of the city passing a strong anti-renoviction bylaw called the “Renovations License and Relocation Bylaw.” This happened after a 5 year effort by Hamilton ACORN and several motions passed to direct the creation of a bylaw based on the success of policy from New Westminster, BC. The original bylaw in New Westminster eliminated renovictions since passing in 2019, reducing the total number of renovictions from 333 to zero. The new Hamilton bylaw will require landlords to:

  • Apply for a licence within 7 days of issuing a tenant a N13.
  • Provide tenants with a Tenant’s Rights and Entitlements Package
  • Provide tenants wishing to exercise their right to return to their unit (at the same rent!) with temporary accommodation OR a rental top up for the duration of the renovations.

ACORN members across the Region are ecstatic to see Hamilton pass STRONG tenant protections that will significantly reduce the number of affordable units being systematically removed by landlords taking advantage of the loopholes in Ontario’s rent control measures. Waterloo Region ACORN members will be meeting on Zoom on August 27th to review ACORN’s renoviction bylaw campaign and facilitate phone blitzes to Kitchener, Waterloo, and Cambridge city council offices to call for similar bylaws to be passed in each city.

Maribel Jagorin, Co-Chair of the Waterloo Region chapter of ACORN and currently facing renoviction from her own apartment, says, “There is a big disconnect between the cost of living and income. There is a housing crisis out there. How am I supposed to live? I can’t afford somewhere else, and there’s nothing out there for me. I am fighting for my affordable housing and my rights because everywhere I look I can only see greed and lack of balance. Landlords are privileged!”


Fight for Farmland Protest Rally at Waterloo Region Council, 6:00pm on Wednesday 28 August 2024

What: “We are NOT a Willing Host” Protest Rally
When: 6:00pm on Wednesday 28 August 2024
Where: Outside, Region of Waterloo Council Meeting
Location: 150 Frederick Street, Kitchener Map
Contact: wilmotlandowners@gmail.com

The Fight For Farmland (B&W letters with a line drawing of a fist holding a stem of wheat, on a salmon-pink background)Fight For Farmland Group is asking for support at two particularly important rallies. It is important that the public turn out to show that Wilmot Township “Is NOT a Willing Host”. This is in response to Doug Ford’s comment that they would not force a mega industrial site on an unwilling host. If it’s appropriate, we encourage you to forward this invitation on to your individual group’s contact list.

Wilmot Township Community members will gather for the “We are NOT a Willing Host” protest to stand united against the Wilmot Land Assembly. This rally aims to send a clear and powerful message to the Township that the community is firmly against being designated as a willing host for the proposed development.

  • This is expected to be our biggest rally yet. We urge everyone in the community to join us and show our collective strength.
  • The event will feature a live performance by local artist Punkeydoodles Steve, who will perform his hit song “770 Acres.”
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and guest speakers who will share their perspectives on the proposed development.
  • We are gratefully accepting donated food items for the Wilmot Family Resource Centre. Your contributions will support local families in need.
  • Please bring your signs and banners to show that we are NOT willing hosts!

The first rally is being held outside the Wilmot Township Council Meeting at Castle Kilbride at 5:30pm on Monday 26 August 2024.

For more information and updates visit http://fightforfarmland.com/

Fight for Farmland Protest Rally at Wilmot Township Council, 5:30pm on Monday 26 August 2024

What: “We are NOT a Willing Host” Protest Rally
When: 5:30pm on Monday 26 August 2024
Where: Outside, Wilmot Council Meeting at Castle Kilbride
Location: 60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden Map
Contact: wilmotlandowners@gmail.com

The Fight For Farmland (B&W letters with a line drawing of a fist holding a stem of wheat, on a salmon-pink background)Fight For Farmland Group is asking for support at two particularly important upcoming rallies next week. It is important that the public turn out to show that Wilmot Township “Is NOT a Willing Host”. This is in response to Doug Ford’s comment that they would not force a mega industrial site on an unwilling host. If it’s appropriate, we encourage you to forward this invitation on to your individual group’s contact list.

Wilmot Township Community members will gather for the “We are NOT a Willing Host” protest to stand united against the Wilmot Land Assembly. This rally aims to send a clear and powerful message to the Township that the community is firmly against being designated as a willing host for the proposed development.

  • This is expected to be our biggest rally yet. We urge everyone in the community to join us and show our collective strength.
  • The event will feature a live performance by local artist Punkeydoodles Steve, who will perform his hit song “770 Acres.”
  • Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from local farmers and guest speakers who will share their perspectives on the proposed development.
  • We are gratefully accepting donated food items for the Wilmot Family Resource Centre. Your contributions will support local families in need.
  • Please bring your signs and banners to show that we are NOT willing hosts!

The second rally is being held outside at the Regional District Headquarters, in advance of the Regional Council Meeting at 6:00pm on Wednesday 28 August 2024.

For more information and updates visit http://fightforfarmland.com/
We Are Not A Willing Host!
Monday August 26
Township of Wilmot Council Meeting. Join us at Castle Kilbride - 60 Snyders Road West in Baden at 5:30pm

"Let's make this our biggest rally yet! Together we can send a powerful message to our Township tha twer are UNWILLING HOSTS! Join us and stand strong for our community! Don't forget your signs!

for parking & more info visit FIGHTFORFARMLAND.COM

Punkeydoodles Steve will be playing his hit 770 acres live! Hear from area farmers & guest speakers!

Food item donations for the Wilmot Family Resource Centre will be gratefully accepted.

(B&W photo of people marching with signs "Save Our Farm Save Our Food", wearing T-shirts with slogans "Not Willing Host")

KW Palestine Solidarity Day, Sunday 28 July 2024 at Carl Zehr Square

What: KW Palestine Solidarity Day
When: Sunday 28 July 2024 from 1:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall
Location: 200 King Street West, Kitchener Map
Online: Instagram @kwpalestinefestival

The 3rd annual KW Palestine Festival introduces Solidarity Day: The World Stands with Palestine🇵🇸

Hosted by Sporas Scattered and the Palestinian Youth Movement.

Due to the ongoing genocide in Gaza, we have changed the nature of this event from one of celebration to one of commemoration. Through this event, we hope to raise funds to support those in Gaza facing hardship and raise awareness of the Palestinian cause. As a Solidarity event, we seek to foster connections with our community and allies, uniting people who have been directly or indirectly affected by the current events. This is a safe space to express and connect with Palestine culture and tradition.

Program

2:00 PM Opening Remarks & Drumming Circle by Landback
2:30 PM Palestinian Poetry Performance
3:00 PM Palestine Trivia with Prizes
3:45 PM Irish Ceili Dance Teach-in
4:30 PM Palestinian Folklore Performance
6:30 PM Asala Dabke
7:00 PM Mustafa Al-Azzawi
8:00 PM Mawtini Performance

A poster with silhouttes of dozens of people celebrating with hands in the air, holding five full-colour Palestinian flags.

Solidarity Day

The World Stands With Palestine

Join us for a day of commemorating

Palestinian Culture

Vendors | Live Band | Games | Food | Performances | Prizes

July 28, 2024 | 1:00-9:00PM

Carl Zehr Square (200 King St, W, Kitchener, ON)

There are sponsor logos for Palestinian Youth Movement and Sporas Scattered at the top.

Poster with a banner of seven Palestinian flags at the top, in the background sever people wearing keffiyehs raising their fists in salute, one holding a large Palestinian flag.

Text:
Palestine Solidarity Day 
Program

2:00 PM Opening Remarks & Drumming Circle by Landback
2:30 PM Palestinian Poetry Performance
3:00 PM Palestine Trivia with Prizes
3:45 PM Irish Ceili Dance Teach-in
4:30 PM Palestinian Folklore Performance
6:30 PM Asala Dabke
7:00 PM Mustafa Al-Azzawi
8:00 PM Mawtini Performance

(sponsor logos at bottom: Palestinian Youth Movement; Sporas Scattered)

KW Vegfest, Saturday 27 July 2024 at Waterloo Public Square

What: KW VegFest
When: 2:00pm to 7:00pm, Saturday 27 July 2024
Where: Waterloo Public Square Map
Location: 75 King Street
Website: https://kwvegfest.ca/
Contact: kwvegfest@gmail.com

Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives Presents

Kitchener Waterloo VegFest

  • Free Face Painting (2:30pm – 5:30pm)
  • Sweet and Savoury Sustainable Food From Around the World
  • Free Samples
  • Free Raffle
  • Climate and Health Info

Back For Our 7th Year

Online: https://kwvegfest.ca
Instagram: @kwvegfest
Facebook: KW Veg Fest

Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives Presents Kitchener Waterloo VegFest NEW DATE: Saturday July 27, 2024 From 2:00 to 7:00pm at Waterloo Town Square Free Face Painting (2:30pm – 5:30pm) Sweet and Savoury Sustainable Food From Around the World Free Samples Free Raffle Climate and Health Info Back For Our 7th Year Online: https://kwvegfest.ca Instagram: @kwvegfest Facebook: KW Veg Fest

KW VegFest is an initiative of Waterloo Region Climate Initiatives, and has brought sweet and savoury plant-powered festivals to Waterloo Region since 2018. We are here to entertain, to raise awareness about the connection between climate breakdown and the farming of animals, and to give the public the opportunity to love our shared planet with plant-based foods.

Waterloo Bookfest, now on Sunday 26 May 2024 from 2pm to 8pm at Waterloo Public Square

Due to the anticipated rain, showers, drizzle, cloudburst, storm, downpour, deluge, and other forms of precipitation the Waterloo Bookfest will now be held on
Sunday 26 May 2024

What: Waterloo Bookfest
When: 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Sunday 26 May 2024
Where: Waterloo Public Square
Location: 75 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario Map
Online: KW Writers Alliance https://kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2024/

Waterloo Bookfest, Sunday May 26 - 2pm to 8pm, Waterloo Public Square. Find your next summer read! Book Sale, Local Authors, Live Readings. FREE! kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2024

Waterloo Bookfest

Find your next summer read!

  • Book Sale
  • Local Authors
  • Live Readings
  • Free!

Family Story Hour starting a 2pm. Waterloo Bookfest, Saturday May 25, Waterloo Public Square. Featuring local children's authors: Danette Byatt, Peggy Dietrich, Elizabeth Ngazi Mbonu, Carolyn Wilker, Christine Callahan-Oke, Jennifer Harris, HM Newsome, Sandra Wilson. kwwritersalliance.com/bookfest-2024

Family Story Hour

Starting at 2:00pm on Sunday 26 May 2024
Featuring local children’s authors:

  • Danette Byatt
  • Peggy Dietrich
  • Elizabeth Ngazi Mbonu
  • Carolyn Wilker
  • Christine Callahan-Oke
  • Jennifer Harris
  • HM Newsome
  • Sandra Wilson

More info at the KW Writers Alliance Bookfest 2024 page.