Archives: Local Activism

Monday, November 20, 2023

Event: Last Generation-Intro Talk (Nov 23)

Last Generation (formerly On2Ottawa) is hosting a talk on how civil disobedience can save us from the climate crisis on Nov 23 at Haven (43 Seneca st) at 4:30PM. Come to an intro talk to hear the unfiltered reality of the climate crisis and societal collapse, the efficacy of peaceful civil resistance, and Last... More

Monday, November 20, 2023

Tree-Plenish Student Opportunity

Tree-Plenish, is a college-student-led tree planting initiative that is encouraging high schoolers across the nation to protect our environment. They partner with high schools to estimate their school’s energy use, and then help them plant enough trees to offset those emissions. This year, Tree-Plenish is rolling out a new college chapter... More

Monday, November 20, 2023

Environmental Justice Program – Volunteer Opportunity

Level's Environmental Justice Program (EJP) is an environmental education initiative designed to empower youth aged 11 – 18 with knowledge on environmental issues in Canada and the skills to advocate for environmental justice in their communities. They are looking for students, professionals, and environmental and social justice activists who... More

Monday, November 20, 2023

Event: Carleton Food Collective Invitation- Club Expo (Nov 24)

Invitation from Carleton Food Collective: "We are excited to be hosting our Summit event next week on Friday, November 24th, 4pm-8pm. We would love to have a few representatives of your club attend the event. Here is the agenda for the event: - Doors open at 4pm - 5:30 pm Ice Breaker/ Introductions  -... More

Monday, November 13, 2023

Event: Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library: Seed Giveaway!

The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is proud to announce our free seed giveaway schedule. Now is the perfect time to sow native seeds. Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds for winter sowing. No gardening experience required! Dates depending on your location: November 18: 1:00-2:30 at Ray Friel... More

Monday, November 13, 2023

Event: RBC Funds Destruction of Canadian Geography (Nov 15)

On November 15, RBC executives will attend the Geographica Dinner where they will be thanked for their major gift to the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Show up to protest this greenwashing and say clearly that RBC funds the destruction of Canadian Geography. As the country's biggest funder of fossil fuels, RBC funds environmental destruction... More

Monday, November 6, 2023

Campaign to Fix Public Transit (Nov 14)

Horizon Ottawa is planning an action at the Transit Commission on November 14th, where they will be voting on the draft budget — likely to include fare hikes and service cuts. They are looking for 10-15 volunteers. Free Transit Ottawa, Horizon Ottawa and other groups on a set of demands to fix our lousy... More

Monday, November 6, 2023

Event: CAFES & Safe Wings: Bird Window Collisions Information Workshop (Nov 13)

On Nov 13 from 7-9pm (Dominion Chalmers, 355 Cooper St, Ottawa) CAFES Bulletin, CAFES and Safe Wings are planning an information workshop in efforts of supporting Ottawa residents to prevent bird window collisions happening at home. Bird-window collisions are a significant cause of bird mortality. About 250,000 birds collide with glass structures... More

Monday, November 6, 2023

Event: Women and Climate Ottawa Dinner (Nov 7)

Join Women and Climate on Nov 7 from 6:45 - 9:30pm for their first Ottawa dinner. If you are looking for an opportunity to talk climate with professionals identifying as women, you are in the right place! No climate experience necessary. These gatherings are a fun way to make new friends and chat about all topics with... More

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Event: Concert and Info Tables – The Earth is Tired (Nov 5)

On November 5 starting at 2pm (First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, 30 Cleary Ave.), the Environmental Action Group and Aella are thrilled to bring you a unique environmental experience to mark the culmination of the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa’s four-year congregational focus on Climate Action. Aella, one of Ottawa’s finest... More

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Event: Fix Finance for Our Future! A Rally for Climate-Aligned Finance (Nov 1)

Join For Our Kids in Ottawa on November 1 at 8AM (Outside the main entrance of the Shaw Centre) to tell policy makers we support climate-aligned financial policy! We want to bring banks, pensions and insurers in line with our climate commitments and support the transition to a zero-carbon economy. This is a positive climate... More

Sunday, October 22, 2023

Event: UOttawa: The Forest is Alive> Re-thinking the Amazon in Brazilian Literature (Oct 30)

University of Ottawa and Carmen Fullin and Meg Stalcup are delighted to invite you to the public conferences for AABrO (Academe & Arts of Brazil at the University of Ottawa), a new association for Brazilian Studies at the University of Ottawa. Patricia Magazoni Gonçalves holds a PhD from the English Department at the University... More

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