[Org4j-announce] Hands Off Gaza, Pride Weekend, +

[Organizing For Justice]

1) Hands Off Gaza: 6pm Friday August 22

2) Capital Pride: Friday - Sunday, August 22 - 24


3) *Reminder...  *Sign up for the Radical Events Ottawa weekly email,
or look at the REO online calendar, for comprehensive listings of events:
https://www.punchupcollective.org/reo/


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*1) Message from PYM - Ottawa:*


Join us on *Friday the 22nd of August* at 6pm at the Human Rights Monument
to answer Bisan Owda's (@wizard_bisan1) call to march against israel’s plan
to invade Gaza.

Two days ago, the IOF chief approved plans to occupy Gaza City. In
response, Canada has only offered words of condemnations. This is not
enough. Now more than ever, Canada must cut all military, diplomatic and
financial ties with israel. The invasion and occupation will only worsen
the genocide in Gaza, making way for more horrific crimes to be comitted
against our people.

Let us take to the streets and demand:
*HANDS OFF GAZA!  ARMS EMBARGO NOW!  FREE PALESTINE!*

DATE: Friday, August 22
TIME: 6PM
PLACE: Human Rights Monument

https://www.instagram.com/ottawapym/p/DNjlN80stxd/


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*2) Modified message from Community Solidarity Ottawa:*


Thank you to everyone who signed on to the Queers for Palestine campaign to
demand that Capital Pride build on their 2024 statement in solidarity with
Palestine. With thousands of emails sent, and over 65 organizations and
dozens of performers, you made a difference!
https://www.instagram.com/queers4palestineott/p/DNWa3mSB18K/
* Media coverage: https://linktr.ee/queers4palestineott

With Pride weekend coming up, we wanted to let you all know about three big
events -- the Trans March on Friday evening, the Dyke March on Saturday,
and the Queers for Palestine contingent in the Capital Pride parade on
Sunday.

** SUNDAY **


*    March with Queers for Palestine at Capital Pride!    Sunday, August
24th*
    12:00 PM (Rally Time); 1:00 PM (March Start)
    Confederation Park (101 Elgin Street)

https://www.instagram.com/queers4palestineott/p/DNit8NMN5dY/

Queers for Palestine - Ottawa will be joining Grand Marshal Patience Plush
(they/them) as their honoured guests during the Capital Pride Parade. They
will be marching to remind Ottawa that “Pride belongs to the Village - and
this Village stands with Palestine.”
https://www.instagram.com/misspatienceplush/p/DNeeJ52ME5s

Queers for Palestine - Ottawa is calling on the community to make their
contingent the largest by far, and to show Capital Pride, Mark Sutcliffe,
and the world who our communities are and what we stand for.

Sign up for information on the march here.
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-queers-for-palestine-at-the-capital-pride-parade

Show up with flags, keffiyehs, signs, and your voice! If you are marching
in another contingent... show your solidarity with Palestine anyways!

Join the Queers for Palestine – Ottawa Mailing List for more updates.
https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-the-queers-for-palestine-ottawa-mailing-list

** FRIDAY **


*    March for Trans Rights!    Friday, August 22, 2025*
    6:00 PM
    Location (Start): Bank and MacLaren
    Location (End): Confederation Park (101 Elgin St)

https://www.instagram.com/transmarchottawa/p/DNOqwFOOX_I/

When trans rights are under attack, what do we do? We organize, we rally,
we march! Join us on August 22nd at 6PM at Bank and MacLaren for the 2025
Ottawa Trans March.

Together, we'll make our voices heard, reject hate and advocate for trans
liberation - for freedom, equality and human rights. We invite trans and
gender diverse people, the people who love and support us, and other allies
to join us as we take to the streets. Bring your friends, bring your
family, and let's show the power of our movement!

After the March for Trans Rights, we invite community members to join us
for pizza, hangouts and live entertainment in Confederation Park!

** SATURDAY **


*    Join the Ottawa Dyke March!    Saturday, August 23, 2025*
    March at 1:00 PM
    Community Gathering at 2:30 PM
    Minto Park (102 Lewis Street)

https://www.instagram.com/ottawadykemarch/p/DMOI3YoSXr6/

This year, we’re Showing Up with pride, resistance, solidarity, and
community.

Join us as we rally and march at 1:00, and during a community gathering in
Minto Park at 2:30 PM.


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