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Monday, February 17, 2025
Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET Gitxsan and Wet’suwet’en Youth will deliver an update from the frontlines on their territories, where they are resisting fossil fuel and LNG build-out, in particular the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission and Coastal Gaslink Pipeline phase 2. The webinar will include a call to action for students, youth,... More
Monday, February 3, 2025
"A third judicial review concerning the Near-Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) of nuclear waste in Chalk River is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5th 9:30am to noon, and Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at the Supreme Court building (East Room) on Wellington St in Ottawa. The Kebaowek First Nation, Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area,... More
Join 350.org and All of Us for an Action Call: Wednesday, February 5 Young people are inheriting a broken system. While we face the skyrocketing cost of living, a climate crisis, and increasing threats to our basic human rights, billionaires and big corporations continue to rake in record profits at our expense. Join us for... More
The Bank Street 6/7 forum that Free Transit Ottawa organized this past September was very successful. In addition to attracting over 50 people, it resulted in the creation of the Bank Street Transit Action Group to build broad support for the demands for improvements that the forum attendees wanted to see implemented. Reports on... More
Monday, December 2, 2024
All of Us from 350 Canada "We all deserve a fighting chance at a decent life. It shouldn’t feel impossible to put a roof over your head and food on the table. But every day, the hope of a decent life feels further and further out of reach for far too many of us.... More
Strategy 101 Workshop Dec 4, 2024 07:00 PM The goal of this workshop is to equip participants with frameworks and decision-making tools that help guide groups collaboratively towards creating solid strategies. This is not just a primer on the principles of solid strategy but also a session that helps participants find a balance between... More
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Join Fridays for Future Ottawa on December 8th for a no-buy clothing and item swap - just in time for the holidays! Bring what you no longer need and take home what you love, all while enjoying some refreshments and great music. This is also a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with individuals from... More
Monday, November 18, 2024
2024 Public Art Ottawa Exhibition: JON STUART – Stillwater Check out Jon Stuart's photograph collection "Stillwater" now on display in the CORRIDOR 45|75, Rideau Station, O-Train Line 1. October 28, 2024 to March 16, 2025 CORRIDOR 45|75, Rideau Station, O-Train Line 1 About "During the pandemic, I, along with many others, became... More
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Low Carbon Potluck and Reconciliation 16 November beginning at 6:30 at St. Mathews Anglican Church, 217 First Ave, Ottawa. You are invited to share new recipes that feature ingredients selected for their low impact on climate and the environment - less beef, more vegetarian. Jenn Hayward, a Metis woman and speaker, will join us... More
Monday, November 11, 2024
Green Drinks Location: Good Eats, 207 Bell Street (inside the LIV building) Date and time: 14 November 2024; 5:30-9:00 p.m. Speaker: David Chernushenko at 7:30 p.m. "David Chernushenko will speak on the subtle and not-so-subtle campaigns by fossil fuel companies and lobbyists to influence public opinion though disinformation, just when fact and... More
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Sonia and Joe, environmental sustainability master’s students from the University of Ottawa, have worked as a team to install a 5kWh solar array on a favourite, local farm called BeetBox Co-op. They are finally at the finish line of the project. To mark this unique and successful collaboration, they are inviting sustainability professionals to... More
Monday, October 28, 2024
Free Native Seed Giveaway The Ottawa Wildflower Seed Library is proud to announce our native seed giveaway schedule for Fall 2024. Join us to learn about native plant gardening and receive free native seeds for winter sowing. No gardening experience required! December 21: 1:00-3:00 at Beaverbrook Centre, 1002 Beaverbrook Rd., Kanata (Facebook... More
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