[Org4j-announce] CORRECTION for Brazil solidarity demo today Ottawa --was-- Events - Today, This Week, and Future - Ottawa and Beyond

[Organizing 4Justice]

Apologies for including the wrong link for today's Brazil solidarity event
in the previous email

The correct info/link is below, and two related files are attached
* from the newly-formed Ottawa-Gatineau Solidarity for Democracy in Brazil
* from the newly-formed (US) National Network for Democracy in Brazil


*(1)  Demonstration in Solidarity with Brazilians*
against the new fascist government of Bolsonaro

Today, Monday January 7th, 4:30-6:00pm
at the Brazilian embassy, 450 Wilbrod Ave, Ottawa

** CORRECT event link **
https://www.facebook.com/events/218972595700237/

Facebook OGSDB page:
https://www.facebook.com/OGSDB/


*((audio files available upon request: reply to this email))*
On Mon, Jan 7, 2019 at 6:41 AM Organizing 4Justice <org4justice at gmail.com>
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> * The weekly listing from PunchUp! of radical events in Ottawa.
>
> * Three additional event notices first
> (including one for tomorrow that is cross-Canada & international)
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> *(1)  Demonstration in Solidarity with Brazilians*
> against the new fascist government of Bolsonaro
>
> Today, Monday January 7th, 4:30-6:00pm
> at the Brazilian embassy, 450 Wilbrod Ave
>
> https://www.facebook.com/events/408043863068757/
>
>
>
> *(2)  Urgent call for solidarity from the Wet'suwet'en:*
>
> The Unist'ot'en Camp, and the newly-established Gidimt'en check-point, are
> at imminent risk of RCMP raid and forcible removal.
>
> Website with info: http://unistoten.camp/
>
> There is a call for solidarity actions on Tuesday January 8th.
> See updated listing of planned actions here:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/2225649537692362
>
> Current list of cities with actions, as of Sunday night:
> * JANUARY 7: - Winnipeg 24-hour sacred fire -
> * JANUARY 8: - Calgary - Hamilton x2 - Kitchener-Waterloo -
> Montreal/Tio'tia:ke - Nelson, Sinixt Tum Xulaw7x - North Bay - Ottawa -
> Prince George/Lheidli - Rexton, Sikniktuk Mi'kma'ki - Saskatoon - St'át'imc
> - Thunder Bay - Toronto x? - Vancouver x2 - Victoria - Whitehorse -
> Flagstaff, Arizona - San Francisco, California - Seattle, Washington x2 -
> * TBD when: - Cortes Island, T’oq qaymexʷ territory - Edmonton
> (Amiskwaciwâskahikan) - Regina -
>
> The Ottawa action is on Tuesday at noon at Parliament
> https://www.facebook.com/events/324002048453236/
>
>
>
> *(3)  The Canada-wide "Powershift: Young and Rising" climate conference is
> in Ottawa next month, Feb 14-18.*
>
> Register, Volunteer, or Support with a $ donation, at:
> https://powershift-youngandrising.ca/
>
> Propose to offer a workshop, via this form:
>
> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9M_ZPVX1jvysbO5mvR8ZmG6mh5G0gRbrR4Nu37VioLQmhxA/viewform
>
>
>
> *(+)  Here is the weekly event listings via the PunchUp! Collective:*
>
> Find out more about how to send them your events and to subscribe or
> unsubscribe here: punchupcollective.tumblr.com/reo.
>
>
>
>
> Upcoming Radical Events in Ottawa
>
>
> *Event Listings: January 6th -13th*
>
> This is the most recent compilation from the Radical Events Ottawa (REO)
> List. The REO List is a public announcement list for radical events,
> meetings, protests, and other activities in Ottawa, Ontario, on unceded
> Algonquin territory. The Punch Up Collective collects submissions and
> produces this curated weekly compilation of upcoming activities.
>
> Find out more about how to send us your events and to subscribe or
> unsubscribe here: https://punchupcollective.tumblr.com/reo.
>
> CONTENTS
>
>    1. Day of Action in Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en - January 8, 12 PM
>    2. Organizing meeting: Building our fightback in 2019 - January 8, 6 PM
>    3. Climate Change Without a Filter - January 8, 7 PM
>    4. Intro to Extinction Rebellion Ottawa - January 10, 7PM
>    5. Union Thugs and Fellow Workers - January 11, 8 PM
>    6. Plus Size Clothing Swap - January 12, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
>    7. Disability Justice Workshop - January 14, 6:30-8:30PM
>    8. Cancel Canada’s Saudi Weapons Deal, End the Massacres in Yemen -
>    January 15, 11:30AM-1:00PM
>    9. QTPOC Histories: Marvellous Grounds Book Launch - January 15 6:30 -
>    8:30 PM
>    10. Women’s March Ottawa / Marche des Femmes sur Ottawa #endVAWG -
>    January 19, 11:00AM-4:00PM
>
> DETAILS
>
> 1. Day of Action in Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en - January 8, 12 PM,
> Parliament Hill
>
> “We call on all people of conscience to act in solidarity through an
> international day of action on Tuesday, January 8th, 2019.”- Gidimt'em
> Access Point
>
> Join us on Tuesday January 8 at 12 noon at the front gate of Parliament
> Hill in Ottawa (on unceded unsurrendered Algonquin territory). Look for a
> 10-foot banner that reads “RCMP out of Wet’suwet’en territory”! We can make
> further plans from there.
>
> This is a solidarity action taken in response to the ACTION ALERT –
> International Call to Action for Gidimt’en Access Checkpoint –
> https://unistoten.camp/action-alert-international-call-to-action-for-gidimten-access-checkpoint/
>
>
> Please also consider supporting the Wet’suwet’en by offering physical
> support to the camps, monetary or material donation. See the Go Fund Me
> campaign here. https://www.gofundme.com/gitdumt039en-access-point
>
> fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/324002048453236
>
> 2. Organizing meeting: Building our fightback in 2019 - January 8, 6-7:30
> PM, 251 Bank Street, 5th floor meeting room
>
> Looking for a New Year’s Resolution? Keep fighting for $15 & Fairness!
>
> Thanks to the Conservative government and their corporate backers,
> millions of Ontario workers started 2019 without a $15 minimum wage,
> without paid sick days, equal pay, or fair scheduling rules. But our fight
> for decent work continues to grow - our demands for $15 and fairness at
> work are being echoed in provinces across the country and at federal level,
> and workers continue to join our movement every day.
>
> Let’s show the government and their corporate backers that we are a
> growing majority and we have not forgotten their attack on our basic
> rights. Come out to our organizing meeting to help us plan the next steps
> in our fight locally: supporting workers to fight bad bosses, putting
> pressure on Conservative MPPs, and more.
>
> Everyone welcome! Bring your friends and co-workers!
>
> When: Tuesday January 8, 6pm Where: 251 Bank Street, 5th floor meeting room
>
> fb event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2224415807826951/
>
> 3. Climate Change Without a Filter - January 8, 7 PM
> 555 Somerset St W, Ottawa, ON
>
> John McCrae’s Grade 12 Photography class will be exhibiting their work to
> bring awareness to the negative effects of climate change. Come for some
> free food, information on climate change and some great live music by
> Aasivak!! Donations are encouraged and proceeds will go Young & Rising
> Powershift, which is a conference for youth who are fighting for climate
> justice! https://powershift-youngandrising.ca/
>
> There will be a live DJ, live music, food and of course some great art!
> All organized and created by students! Come join us!
>
> https://www.facebook.com/events/271142506880821/
>
> 4. Intro to Extinction Rebellion Ottawa - January 10, 7PM
> 1 Nicholas St, Ottawa, Suite 430
>
> This is the kickoff meeting for people interested in connecting Ottawa to
> the global Extinction Rebellion, a fast-moving rapidly scaling coalition of
> individuals and groups who realize the urgent need to force climate change
> to the very top of the local, national and international agenda. This
> meeting will be for introductions, a discussion of XR and its goals, and to
> set the next step in this process.
>
> https://www.facebook.com/events/534778620338712/
>
> 5. Union Thugs and Fellow Workers - January 11, 8 PM
> Cafe Dekcuf 221 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ontario
>
> Come for the radical music, stay for the radical music! Montreal’s Union
> Thugs are coming to town on their Back to Work tour, joined by Meredith
> Moon. They’ll also be joined by local acts The Apparatchiks, The Ashton
> Starr, Peter Timusk and Casey Comeau. Suggested cover 10 dollars but nobody
> will be turned away for lack of funds.
> https://www.facebook.com/events/338516350081359/
>
> 6. Plus Size Clothing Swap January 12, 2019 at 12 PM – 4 PM
> Kind Space, 222 Somerset St. W, suite 404, Ottawa, Ontario K2P 0J4
>
> Fatties Unite!
>
> Purge Your Closet!
>
> Kind has put together a lil swap to help even out the disparity of
> clothing affordability and size diversity. Sizes 18/ XL and up ONLY.
> Special emphasis on sizes 26/ 3XL and up. All gender/ non gendered
> clothing. Ex; “Men’s”, “Women’s”, and “Gender Neutral”.
>
> Ask around your neighbourhood, work, community centres, political groups,
> collectives, clubs, sports teams, families, and friend groups for PLUS SIZE
> Clothing donations. We have a big need to meet!
>
> DEETS
>
> SATURDAY, January 12th from 12-4pm at KIND (222 Somerset st. W unit 404)
>
> BYOC (18/40 + clothes to contribute) BYOB (shopping bags, we will not have
> any)
>
> **you do not have to bring clothes to participate in the swap.
>
> CHANGE ROOMS There are stalled bathrooms and rooms to try things on in
> private. For folks who wanna donate but not participate; Bea will be
> co-ordinate pick-ups and drop offs of clothing starting January 1st. Reach
> her by PM on Facebook (Bea O'Lro) where you will be added to the
> co-ordination group with all the info.
>
> WHAT TO EXPECT What to expect when you arrive; first you will be greeted
> and directed to the labeled areas in which to neatly place each of your
> donated clothing items based on category ie; sweaters, pants, shoes, etc.
> Then you can shop! ** There may be a short waiting period if the shopping
> area is too crowded. Kind is an accessible venue. See specific details here
> on the website. http://kindspace.ca/accessibility/ Kind is an LQBTQIA+,
> Fat, Body Neutral centred space. Please be aware of who you are and the
> space you’re in while participating. For any further questions, comments,
> concerns please contact Bea at b.oleary.ross at hotmail.com
>
> FB event: https://www.facebook.com/events/282889665747551/
>
> 7. Disability Justice Workshop - Monday, January 14, 6:30-8:30PM
> Venus Envy Ottawa, 226 Bank St., Ottawa
>
> with Syrus Marcus Ware $25 (Sliding scale $5-$20)
>
> Radical interdependence is key to disability justice movements around the
> globe. Artist Syrus Marcus Ware explores interdependence through collective
> work and shared activist labour practices.
>
> Explore the disability justice tenets of intersectionality and
> interdependency in this workshop exploring textile art and banner making.
> Help make a collaborative banner supporting disability justice activism in
> Ottawa and learn as you go!
>
> No experience necessary. Materials Provided.
>
> About the facilitator: Syrus Marcus Ware is a visual artist, community
> mobilizer, educator and researcher pursuing his PhD studies in the Faculty
> of Environmental Studies at York University. Syrus holds degrees in Art
> History, Visual Studies (University of Toronto) and Sociology and Equity
> Studies (OISE). In 2014, he was awarded the Slyff Fellowship/Graduate
> Fellowship for Academic Distinction by York University. Syrus’ research
> focuses on experiences of marginality and the ways that the presence of
> racialized, trans and disabled people can challenge ‘static’ social
> environments. Syrus has authored several book chapters, journal articles
> and peer-reviewed publications about disability, the diversification of
> museums, trans parenting and sexual health for trans MSM, including the
> widely cited “How Disability Studies Stays White and What Kind of White it
> Stays” and “Going Boldly Where Few Men Have Gone Before: One Trans Man’s
> Experience of a Fertility Clinic and Insemination” (Sumach, 2009). In 2009,
> Syrus coedited the Journal of Museum Education issue Building Diversity in
> Museums with Gillian McIntyre. Syrus was voted “Best Queer Activist” by Now
> Magazine (2005) and was awarded the Steinert and Ferreiro Award (2012) for
> LGBT community leadership and activism.
>
> To register: You can sign up in-store, over the phone at 613-789-4646, or
> on our website (through the ticket link).
>
> About the Space: Venus Envy is a physically accessible space. We have an
> automatic door, no steps and a gender inclusive bathroom big enough for
> most mobility devices. We use foldable, plastic chairs for our workshops.
> We have three softer chairs that we’re happy to reserve if you get in touch
> with us before the workshop. We do sell some scented products so we’re
> unfortunately not able to make this a scent-free space. However, we do ask
> that guests refrain from wearing strongly scented products.
>
> We’re happy to book ASL interpretation for any of our workshops! Please
> get in touch with us in advance of the workshop if you would like us to
> book interpreters. At minimum, we will need one week’s notice, but the
> earlier you can make your request, the better.
>
> Questions? Comments? Get in touch with us by phone at 613-789-4646 or by
> email at education at venusenvy.ca
>
> On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/266749267328905
>
> 8. Cancel Canada’s Saudi Weapons Deal, End the Massacres in Yemen -
> Tuesday, January 15, 11:30AM-1:00PM
> Global Affairs Canada, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa
>
> Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday Cancel Canada’s $15 billion
> Saudi Weapons Deal and End the Slaughter of Yemen End ALL weapons
> production and exports from Canada 20 Million Yemeni Lives at Risk of Death
>
> “World peace through nonviolent means is neither absurd nor unattainable.
> All other methods have failed….A nation that continues year after year to
> spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is
> approaching spiritual death.” Martin Luther King, Jr.
>
> The Trudeau government continues to export $15 billion of Canadian-made,
> deadly military vehicles to the Saudi regime despite the ongoing commission
> of war crimes against the people of Yemen, making this government complicit
> in the bombing of schools, hospitals, factories, and wedding and funeral
> processions.
>
> Back in August 2015, five months after the war started, the President of
> the International Red Cross observed, “Yemen after five months looks like
> Syria after five years”.
>
> Mark Lowcock, the UN Emergency Relief Coordinator said, in November 2017,
> “It will be the largest famine the world has seen for many decades”.
>
> In January 2016, Michael Seawright, then MSF Project Coordinator In Yemen
> till they had to evacuate from North of Yemen due to indiscriminate
> bombings, said: “I’ve worked in war zones for the past 11 to 12 years, in
> some of the worst conflicts like Syria, but I have never seen such
> destruction conducted in such a short period as in Yemen.”
>
> In December, 2018, the United Nations reported that 20 million people in
> Yemen are at risk of death due to famine and disease.
>
> The Trudeau government says they want out of the deal, but they don’t know
> how. So we will draw up a cancellation agreement that we will ask Chrystia
> Freeland to sign on January 15. It’s pretty simple, really. All they need
> to do is sign it.
>
> Said agreement will also announce an investment into a green jobs fund
> that will keep London workers employed in socially useful and peaceful,
> sustainable employment.
>
> We recognize that the Government of Canada will sustain a financial
> penalty, but nothing is more grave than the failure of humanity to stop
> bombing and starving the children, women and men in Yemen and other
> nations.
>
> Part of that penalty will be paid out by those who should have known
> better than to initiate and proceed with this deal in the first place. That
> means executives of the Canadian Commercial Corporation and those at Global
> Affairs who pushed this deal forward (sorry, Stéphane Dion, that means you
> too). Willful blindness to human rights atrocities, suppression of women
> and LGBTQ2+ as state policy, and the clearly deadly uses of these weapons
> was no defence at Nuremberg and it is no defence here either.
>
> This nonviolent gathering is sponsored by Homes not Bombs, tasc at web.ca or
> 613-267-3998.
>
> On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/279579746076319/
>
> 9. QTPOC Histories: Marvellous Grounds Book Launch - January 15 6:30 -
> 8:30 PM
> Venus Envy Ottawa 226 Bank St., Ottawa, Ontario K2P 1X1
>
> Join us for the Ottawa book launch of Marvellous Grounds: Queer of Colour
> Histories of Toronto January 15 6:30pm Free!
>
> For the launch, we’ll be joined by all three editors of this anthology:
> Jin Haritaworn, Ghaida Moussa & Syrus Marcus Ware. This event will be
> hosted by Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah.
>
> About the book: The first collection of its kind to feature the art,
> activism, and writings of QTBIPOC in Toronto, Marvellous Grounds tells the
> stories that have shaped Toronto’s landscape but are frequently forgotten
> or erased. Responding to an unmistakable desire in QTBIPOC communities for
> history and lineage, this rich volume allows us to imagine new ancestors
> and new futures.
>
> About the Space: Venus Envy is a physically accessible space. We have an
> automatic door, no steps and a gender inclusive bathroom big enough for
> most mobility devices. We use foldable, plastic chairs for our workshops.
> We have three softer chairs that we’re happy to reserve if you get in touch
> with us before the workshop. We do sell some scented products so we’re
> unfortunately not able to make this a scent-free space. However, we do ask
> that guests refrain from wearing strongly scented products.
>
> ASL: We’re happy to book ASL interpretation by request! Please get in
> touch with us in advance of the workshop if you would like us to book
> interpreters. At minimum, we will need one week’s notice, but the earlier
> you can make your request, the better.
>
> Children: Your kids are welcome to join us for this event! We’ll have a
> blanket and toys set up on the floor where young children can play. There
> is no age restriction in place in order to enter Venus Envy. fb event:
> https://www.facebook.com/events/2102426073129861/
>
> 10 . Women’s March Ottawa / Marche des Femmes sur Ottawa #endVAWG -
> Saturday, January 19, 11:00AM-4:00PM
> Parliament Hill, Ottawa
>
> On January 19th, 2019, WE MARCH AGAIN. #WomensWave We will march the same
> day as hundreds of thousands of women in Washington as they take to the
> streets, we will stand in solidarity with people gathering all over Canada
> and the world that day in support of women’s rights, and to put en END TO
> VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. #endVAWG #AmINext
>
> SPIRIT AND ETHOS OF THE MARCH The purpose of this non-violent, inclusive
> and intersectional protest is to take a stand for and support women’s
> rights – the rights of ALL women – with women from all races, all religious
> communities, all political affiliations, cis or transgender and all sexual
> orientations. Violence, whether from or against the right-wing, left-wing,
> centre or independents, is not welcome and will not be condoned. We are
> unabashedly committed to intersectional feminism and inclusion: - Women &
> Girls & Femmes & Gender Non-conforming & Gender fluid - Men & Boys -
> Families - People of Color - Immigrants - LGBTQI+ Community - Individuals
> with disabilities - Sex Workers - ALL religious communities - Climate
> Change Advocates - Anyone else who wants to come out in support!
>
> Even in Canada, we still have so much work to do. To date, there is no
> country in the world that has yet achieved gender equality, but that does
> not mean we should give up striving towards it. Women’s rights are a
> crucial part of human rights! Unite! Show your solidarity!
>
> Women’s March Ottawa would like to acknowledge that Ottawa is on the
> unceded territory of the Algonquin people. We keep this acknowledgment at
> the forefront of our March and thank the Algonquin for allowing us to
> gather. And we thank the generations of Indigenous women who have taken
> care of this land before us and continue to fight for mother nature. Nous
> reconnaissons qu'Ottawa se situe sur le territoire non-cédé des nations
> Algonquine. Nous donnons une place d'honneur à cette reconnaissance tout au
> long de nos efforts et nous les remercieons de nous permettre de se
> rassembler. Migwetch!
>
> Le 19 janvier 2019, NOUS MARCHERONS À NOUVEAU. #WomensWave Nous marcherons
> en solidarité avec les centaines de milliers de femmes à Washington, nous
> exprimerons notre solidarité envers celles et ceux faisant partie de
> rassemblements semblables partout au Canada et dans le monde pour soutenir
> les droits des femmes et METTRE FIN À LA VIOLENCE CONTRE LES FEMMES ET LES
> FILLES. #BienvenueChezMoi #SiMeMatan
>
> ESPRIT DE LA MARCHE & CONSIDÉRATIONS ÉTHIQUES Cette marche non-violente,
> inclusive et intersectionnelle a pour objectif de manifester en faveur des
> droits des femmes – toutes les femmes – peu importe leur appartenance
> ethnique, leur croyances religieuses, leur affiliations politiques, leur
> identité de genre cis/trans ou leur orientation sexuelle. La violence,
> qu’elle soit pour ou contre la droite, la gauche, le centre ou les
> indépendants, n'est pas la bienvenue et ne sera pas tolérée. Nous sommes
> résolument engagées envers le féminisme et l’inclusion sociale. - Femmes et
> filles, Personnes transgenres ou au genre fluide - Hommes et garçons -
> Familles - Minorité visible - Immigrants - Communauté LGBTQI+ - Personnes
> vivant avec un handicap - Personnes oeuvrant au sein d'un métier du sexe -
> Toutes les communautés religieuses - Défenseurs du changement climatique -
> Toute autre personne voulant offrir son soutien
>
> Même au Canada, il reste beaucoup de chemin à faire. À ce jour, aucun pays
> n'a encore atteint l'égalité entre les sexes, mais cela ne signifie pas que
> nous devons y renoncer. Les droits des femmes font partie intégrante des
> droits de la personne! Unissons-nous. Soyez solidaires!
>
> On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/531484807316229/
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