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Jun 7, 2026 - Student Power

When: June 7th, 6pm
Where: Another Story Bookshop, 315 Roncesvalles Ave

As global campus protests attract academic and public attention, interest in student movements continues to grow; however, very little is known about the Canadian context. Lexier's monograph offers the first detailed history of on-campus activism in Canada. Each chapter draws upon archival documents, media reports, and oral interviews to chronicle major upheavals in, respectively, the Sixties, 1974-2000, and 2000-2020. Grounded in the larger historical, political, economic, social/cultural, and institutional context of the period, each analyzes the various demands and tactics, the internal and external responses, and perceivable outcomes. Together, they demonstrate that student movements regularly anticipate broader social and political developments and, despite ongoing resistance to their confrontational strategies, effectively advance democracy and social justice both on- and off-campus.

Dr. Roberta Lexier is Professor in the Departments of General Education and Humanities at Mount Royal University. She is the coeditor of Party of Conscience: The CCF, the NDP, and Social Democracy in Canada.

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Jun 7, 2026 - Power of Local Action

When: June 7th, 2pm
Where: Fairview Public Library, 35 Fairview Mall

Climate curious? Worried about the effects of climate change? Want to make a difference and don't know how to start? Meet climate activists and find out how to make real change.

This interactive event invites you to hear from people already engaged in local climate action. You'll hear from well-known climate activist Emmay Mah, followed by a panel of local climate activists. Then, take part in round table discussions facilitated by local organizations to learn what you can do in your neighbourhood, your city, and beyond.

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Jun 6, 2026 - Cuba Under Siege

When: June 6th, 7pm
Where: USW Hall, 25 Cecil St

International Solidarity Event with Special Guests.

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Jun 6, 2026 - Cuba After Castro

When: June 6th, 4:15pm

Cuba After Castro delivers the definitive portrait of Miguel Díaz-Canel, Cuba's first leader born after the Revolution. Through this unprecedented in-depth interview we see a vision of revolutionary Cuba suppressed in the west: a nation of collective values and defiance in the face of constant threats from the United States. The film chronicles Diaz-Canel's formation as an unexpected successor to the Castros -- an unassuming organizer molded by the revolutionary process. Confronting a perfect storm of intensified U.S. sanctions, a media war, a devastating pandemic, and historic domestic protests. Díaz-Canel reflects on navigating these existential crises for the nation he has come to lead.

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Jun 6, 2026 - Walking the Kora

When: June 6th, 1pm
Where: Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd W., Etobicoke

An immersive walking performance led by Tibetan youth blending live audio and participatory encounters to explore mindfulness and meditation.

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