Rally Against F-35, 24 Cherry Blossom Road, Cambridge, Ontario at 1pm on Saturday 16 November 2024

What: Rally Against F-35
When: 1:00pm on Saturday 16 November 2024
Where: PCC Aerostructures’ Centra
Location: 24 Cherry Blossom Road, Cambridge, Ontario Map
Online: https://armsembargonow.ca/F35

PCC Aerostructures’ Centra in Cambridge makes parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel to bomb Gaza and Lebanon.

Come protest outside this factory, stand against building weapons components in our community, and demand an ARMS EMBARGO NOW!

🕐 November 16, 1:00pm
📍 24 Cherry Blossom Road, Cambridge (near Sportsworld Crossing, Kitchener)
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Bring your family, friends and signs

More info at Action Network.

Come out Saturday, 16 November 2024 at 1:00pm to hear from Dr. Yipeng Ge at the Rally Against F-35!

Raised in the Waterloo region, Dr. Ge is a physician based in Ottawa. He spent time in Gaza earlier this year working in primary care clinics in Rafah, and has seen firsthand the impact of F-35s:

“These fighter jets have contributed to the killing and maiming of innocent children and civilians, some of whom were the patients I looked after when I was in Gaza.”

Weapons components used to build F-35s, which are then used by Israel to bomb Gaza and Lebanon, are being built right here in our community. On Saturday we’ll let our MPs know we won’t tolerate Canada’s complicity in Israel’s ongoing genocide.

Join us to hear from Dr. Ge as we stand together on this national day of action. Together we can make our voices heard.

War, Peace, and Propaganda at University of Waterloo on Tuesday 12 November 2024

From Caterina Lindman’s newsletter:

What: War, Peace and Propaganda: What the West should learn from the war in Ukraine and genocide in Gaza.
When: 7:00pm to 8:30 on Tuesday 12 November 2024
Where: Westmount Boardroom, Federation Hall at the University of Waterloo
Location: 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario Map
Online: via Zoom: http://tiny.cc/WARPEACEPROPAGANDA
Speakers: Dimitri Lascaris, journalist & lawyer, Tamara Lorincz, academic & activist, and more!

This is a free, hybrid event. Come in person or join us online. Register in advance for this Zoom meeting.

(Federation Hall is located at the corner of Columbia Street, Hagey Boulevarde. and Ring Road on campus. Paid parking next to building. Bus: Routes 201, 13, 30, 31, and the LRT has a stop on campus).

Come to discuss the war in Ukraine, the genocide in Gaza, Canada’s roles in these crises and what we can do for peace and justice. We’ll also talk about what the government and mainstream media are ignoring. All are welcome. Donations greatly appreciated.

Speakers

Dimitri Lascaris is a lawyer based in Montreal. He is also a freelance journalist and the host of a YouTube program called “Reason2Resist”. Over the past two years, Dimitri has reported from and conducted interviews in West Asia, Venezuela, Moscow and Crimea. Dimitri will discuss his latest reporting in the West Bank and Lebanon.

Tamara Lorincz is a PhD candidate at the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is a member of the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom-Canada and fellow with the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute. Tamara will talk about her recent trips to the climate summits, Eastern Europe, Russia and Washington D.C. related to the war in Ukraine & NATO and possibilities for peace, climate and cooperation.

For more information see https://wilpfcanada.ca/

Organized & endorsed by the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, Women’s International League for Peace & Freedom-Canada, People for Peace London, Council of Canadians-London Chapter, Waterloo Region Friends of Palestine, Palestine Youth Movement, Waterloo Neighbours for Palestine, Ottawa Peace Council, Reimagine Co., Mississauga-Streetsville for Palestine, and the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute.

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

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

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 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/

Stand with Gaza and U.S. students for Palestine at University of Waterloo, 8:30am Wednesday 1 May 2024

Tamara Lorincz writes:

Please join us tomorrow morning if you can before work! Please spread the word!

What: STAND WITH GAZA & SOLIDARITY WITH STUDENTS In the U.S. FOR PALESTINE
When: 8:30am to 9:30am, Wednesday 1 May 2024
Where: In front of University of Waterloo, ION train crossing
Location: 170 University Avenue, Waterloo Map

Join us with your flags & signs.

In Gaza, there are over 42,000 Palestinians killed and over 79,000 injured. All the universities, schools and libraries are destroyed. Most of the hospitals and homes are in ruins. Academics, doctors, nurses, paramedics and journalists and their families are killed. Israel is blocking aid and food to Gaza and Palestinians are starving. This is a genocide! See these EuroMed Human Rights statistics.

Across North America, students are rising up, occupying their campuses and condemning university complicity in the genocide unfolding in Gaza. American students have been violently assaulted and detained by police.

Canada is complicit by sending weapons to Israel. We need a two-way arms embargo against Israel. Stop the weapons! Frequently Asked Questions: Arms Embargo on Israel

Canadian universities are complicit in their silence. The universities and colleges in Waterloo-Kitchener should stop being silent, should speak out against genocide & divest from weapons & war. No more research with weapons companies.

#StopTheGenocide #CeasefireNOW #FreePalestine

Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, 5:30pm on Wednesday 6 December 2023 at St. Columba Anglican Church

What: Vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
When: 5:30pm to 6:30pm, Wednesday 6 December 2023
Where: St. Columba Anglican Church
Location: 250 Lincoln Road, Waterloo Map
Website: https://www.cfuwkw.org/post/december-6-vigil-national-day-of-remembrance-and-action-on-violence-against-women

CFUW-KW (Canadian Federation of University Women) is holding a vigil in memory of the women murdered at École polytechnique de Montréal in 1989.

Please join CFUW for a night of remembrance. There will be featured speakers, and light snacks will be served.

The Saint Columba Anglican Church is at 250 Lincoln Road in Waterloo. Take Grand River Transit Bus 29 to Lincoln/Mayfield, stop 2793.

See (and hear) the interview on CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo: CKMS Community Connections for 4 December 2023: The CFUW December 6 vigil for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with Margaret Walker and Fadilah Balogun

Rally for Gaza, 1:00pm on Sunday 19 November 2023 in Waterloo Public Square

What: Rally for Gaza
When: 1:00pm, Sunday, 19 November 2023
Where: Waterloo Public Square Map

Palestinian
Youth
Movement

حركة الشباب الفلسطيني

Lift the Siege on Gaza Now

End Canadian Complicity

Ceasefire Now

10K Rally For Gaza!

Kitchener-Waterloo

Sunday, November 19th, 2023 – 1pm
Waterloo Public Square

Queer Youth Defence, 11am on Saturday 21 October 2023 in the Gaukel Block

What: Queer Youth Defence | Second Assembly
When: 11:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday 21 October 2023
Where: Gaukel Block, 44 Gaukel Street, Kitchener Map
Who: GroundUpWR and UW Solidarity Network

What's Happening?

A hate group “Hands Off Our Kids” is using anti-queer rhetoric to take away the rights of youth in determining their own identities. This is the second such “Million March” they have planned. We are denying them a space to spew their bigotry and queerphobia, and protecting the rights of youth to safety and privacy.

What's at the event?

Drag performances
Music and Art
Spoken Word
Allies
Community Organizations
Resources

What to bring?

A Face Mask (some masks will be available)
Anti-Hate Banners / Signs
Water / Snacks
First Aid Supplies
Earplugs and/or Sunglasses

#NoSpaceForHate

Instagram: groundupwr Join the Second Queer Youth Defence!

Vigil for Gaza, 5pm Thursday 19 October 2023 at CBC on King St, Kitchener

What: Vigil for Gaza
When: 5:00pm, Thursday 19 October 2023
Where: In front of the CBC building
Location: 117 King Street West, Kitchener Map
Online: Vigil for Gaza (KW in support of Palestine on Facebook)

Join KW in support of Palestine for a vigil this Thursday, 19 October 2023 at 5:00 pm in front of the CBC building to honor all those murdered in Gaza by the ongoing Israeli bombing campaign and call out the media for their role in manufacturing consent for this ongoing genocide.

Since Tuesday, the Israeli regime has bombed more than one hospital filled with civilians seeking shelter. The death toll of just that attack is 800+. This is GENOCIDE.

In just the past 9 days we’ve seen the death toll rise to more than 4000, with more than 1000 of them being children. Entire neighborhoods have been wiped out and entire families. More than 47 families have been entirely removed from the Gaza civil registry. They’ve targeted and murdered medics, nurses and journalists. They’ve bombed schools, hospitals, ambulances, and residential buildings. There more than a million and a half Palestinians now internally displaced. This is genocide.

Come out and demand the end of media complicity, the end of the brutal bombing campaign and an end to the 17 year siege on Gaza while we honor those murdered by the Israeli regime.

Rally for Peace to End the War in Ukraine, 5:30pm Tuesday 3 October 2023 at Waterloo Public Square

Global Days of Action to End War in Ukraine

1 to 8 October 2023

What: Rally for Peace to End the War in Ukraine
When: 5:30pm to 6:00pm, Tuesday 3 October 2023
Where: Waterloo Public Square Map
Location: 75 King Street South, Waterloo, Ontario
Organizer: Canadian Voice of Women for Peace https://vowpeace.org/
More Info: info@vowpeace.org

No NATO No War (person holding a black sign with red letters)

Peace Now!
Stop The War!
Stop NATO!

Fund Peace, Not War
Canada Out of NATO
Negotiations, not Escalation
Water Bombers, not Fighter Jets
Yes to Climate Justice & Peace, No to NATO

Waterloo action organized by Canadian Voice of Women for Peace
More Info: info@vowpeace.org

Coordinated Cross-Canada by:
Canada-Wide Peace & Justice Network

https://peaceandjusticenetwork.ca