protest

Moment in Time: July 03, 3:15 pm at Toronto Pride

David Gray-Donald — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 23:18:36 +0000

july 03, 3:15 pm | it's interesting (read: tiring, exhausting) to witness the extent to which people will revolt against inconvenience.

Toronto: Direct Action Star of the Season

David Gray-Donald — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 04:54:56 +0000

BLM-TO and INAC occupations set new tone. No One Is Illegal and Protest Barrick demos coming up.

Black Lives Matter Toronto (BLM-TO) braved an attack from police and occupied space at Toronto Police Headquarters for 15 cold days and nights in March and early April.

#RiseUpTO event protests capitalism, climate change

Sebastian Yūe — Wed, 22 Jul 2015 07:06:55 +0000

“Freedom to move, freedom to stay, freedom to return to our homes one day”

As the sun rose in Toronto, over 100 people gathered to protest the Climate Summit of the Americas and the Toronto Global Forum, which International Economic Forum of the Americas put on. The rally was held on July 8 at Berczy Park, where the crowd protested against austerity and inequality.

Activists stage a shut down of the (kangaroo) court that is sueing El Salvador

Sakura Saunders — Sun, 17 May 2015 05:03:27 +0000

Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee territory (Toronto, Canada) May 15, 2015 - The Mining Injustice Solidar

TIL THE COWS COME HOME + PREEMPTING DISSENT - Toronto premiere with filmmakers

cinemapolitica — Mon, 04 May 2015 17:03:37 +0000

Subhead:

Cinema Politica at The Bloor

Tue Jun 2

city:

Toronto

Venue:

The Bloor Cinema

Address:

506 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON

Cost:

By donation (suggested $2-10)

organizer contact:

bloor@cinemapolitica.org

Space Accessibiity:

Venue is wheelchair accessible

preempting-dissent-1.jpg

Link:

http://www.cinemapolitica.org/bloor

**Join us for the Toronto premiere of two docs on protest and social justice activism. TIL THE COWS COME HOME follows activists fighting against the closure of the Kingston prison farm, while PREEMPTING DISSENT interrogates the "Miami-Model" of protest policing used to preempt forms of mass protest. The directors of both films will be in attendance for a Q&A.

From Canada to Australia, solidarity in resistance to G20 neocolonialism

Stefan Christoff — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 12:47:46 +0000

Free Trade, Inequality & the Environment

In official discourse the G20 is presented as a critical global meeting “to develop comprehensive growth strategies,” to break down “barriers to trade,” while pushing national economies to become “more competitive.” In reality

Toxic Neighbours

aaronc — Wed, 14 May 2014 15:12:16 +0000

A tour of Aamjiwnaang First Nation

The borders of Aamjiwnaang have been reduced over the years to where they are currently, just over 12 km2. A large portion cutting into the community's scenic waterfront area is now home to one of Suncor's refineries. Its numerous smoke stacks and flares tower over the surrounding trees. While standing on the road near the plant, the smell is formidable. So is the noise.

Anti-Poverty March Disrupts Liberal Convention - Toronto

Vegan Avenger — Sun, 23 Mar 2014 15:10:51 +0000

Community members March on Liberal Convention in Toronto on March 22nd, 2014 demanding the Government take action to end poverty.

Fur Free Friday March - Toronto - Nov 29th, 2013

Vegan Avenger — Sun, 01 Dec 2013 07:49:21 +0000

Animal advocates from all over Ontario descend on Toronto's fur district (Spadina/Adelaide) to expose the cruelty of the Canadian Fur Industry. Fur Free Friday is an internationally recognized day where people all over the world take action to stop the fur trade, often targeting fur farms and fur retailers. Canada Goose Inc.* retailers and fur shops in Toronto shut their doors e

INSURGENCE - Toronto Premiere with filmmakers

cinemapolitica — Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:48:23 +0000

Tue Dec 10

city:

Toronto, ON

Venue:

The Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

Address:

506 Bloor Streer West, Toronto, ON

Cost:

Entry by donation (suggested $2-10)

organizer contact:

bloor@cinemapolitica.org

Space Accessibiity:

Venue is wheelchair accessible

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Link:

cinemapolitica.org/bloor

**Join us for the Toronto premiere of INSURGENCE! A collective interpretation of Quebec's Maple Spring, this super-charged doc will have you reaching for your red square and gas mask. Filmmakers from Groupe d'action en cinéma Épopée will be in attendance.

INSURGENCE

Save Toronto rally - November 6

fifthbusiness — Tue, 12 Nov 2013 05:22:00 +0000

A group calling itself "Save Toronto" created a Facebook event urging residents to show up to City Hall and demand Rob Ford's resignation.

From the Facebook event page:

Meet at Nathan Phillips Square TOMORROW on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at 12:00pm with bells, posters, chalk, and your voice.

Anti Fur Demonstration - Springbrook Fur Farm Sept 26th, 2013

Vegan Avenger — Fri, 27 Sep 2013 03:56:26 +0000

Press Release:

A demonstration opposing the Canadian fur trade was held today, Sept 26th, 2013 at Springbrook Fur Farm at 1561 Berlett’s Rd. in St. Agatha, ON from noon til 2:30pm.

Grassy Narrows supporters parade to Premiere Wynne's house

fifthbusiness — Mon, 26 Aug 2013 02:11:44 +0000

Grassy Narrows Indigenous Nation supporters, including a marching band, paraded to Premier Wynne's house on Sunday, August 25th. Their banners read "You wouldn't live with mercury in your home, why must Grassy Narrows?" “The government has taken away our forests and given us back disease and sickness and death,” said Judy Da Silva, a Grassy Narrows Clan Mother.

Kitchener March Against Police Impunity - Aug 17th, 2013

Vegan Avenger — Sun, 18 Aug 2013 15:34:35 +0000

PRESS RELEASE:

Today, August 17th, 2013 a march against police impunity was held in downtown Kitchener, ON. Several local groups involved with social justice rallied together to demand police accountability and oppose systemic police violence.

Shrine Circus Greeted by Protest - Oakville, ON 2013

Vegan Avenger — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:37:17 +0000

On Saturday, July 28th a demonstration opposing animal cruelty at the Shrine Circus was held at the Oakville Entertainment Centrum Parking Lot in Oakville, ON. The demonstration, organized by HALT (Hamilton Animal Liberation Team), was attended by roughly 30 protestors including members from Niagara ADL and KOALA.