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Jun 17, 2026 - Labour and the Fight Against Trumpism

When: June 17th, 9am

The Trump administration isn't just America's problem; it's everyone's. The consequences of Donald Trump's governance extend far beyond US borders, and so must resistance. This online panel, hosted by the Global Labour University, brings together labor and social movement activists from the US and abroad to ask: what does genuine international solidarity look like in this moment, and how do we build it?

Speakers: James Hernandez, Frank Hoffer, Eric Blanc, Julia Soul, Meagan Day.

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Jun 16, 2026 - This Mine Stops Here

When: June 16th, 7pm

Join us as we celebrate nine continuous years of peaceful resistance of the Xinka People in Eastern Guatemala. Their valiant efforts and organization strategies have successfully kept the Escobal Mine closed in their territories since 2017, as they exercise their right to self-determination and territorial autonomy. This event will be an opportunity to learn more about how they have worked together despite efforts of criminalization and persecution, while also honoring the nine-year milestone of their continued resistance.

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Jun 16, 2026 - Honouring Patronella Verna Johnston

When: Jun 16th, 7pm

Elder and mentor to hundreds of Aboriginal youth in Toronto and her home community of Neyaashiinigmiing at Cape Croker, Ontario. Verna was a core volunteer in the building of many Indigenous NGOs in Toronto, including the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, Anduhyaun women's shelter and Wigwamen housing agency.

The event will feature readings from Verna's book, Tales of Nokomis by Indigenous activists from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

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Jun 15, 2026 - Iran and the Bomb

When: June 15th, 5pm
Where: 60 Lowther Ave

Cesar Jaramillo is Executive Director at SANE Policy Institute, Chair of the Canadian Pugwash Group. His work focuses on arms control and disarmament, multilateral diplomacy, emerging military technologies, and the protection of civilians in armed conflict. He is former Executive Director of Project Ploughshares and has engaged broadly in UN and treaty-based processes.

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Jun 14, 2026 - Climate Talks for Everyone

When: June 14th, 2pm

Climate talks for everyone presents monthly across the globe talks from across the planet on the climate problem and solutions.

Katja Kircher, Associate Professor, presents on future mobility, "Hot take - cycling research is in fact pro car". Much of the research around cycling research is concerned with incremental improvements to cycling. However, the car-centric system remains untouched. This is illustrated with examples. Ostacles for transitional research are discussed.

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