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Jun 11, 2026 - UJPO at 100

When: June 11th, 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Where: Trinity St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor St W

The United Jewish People's Order, Canada's Home for the Jewish Left, is thrilled to announce our official Centenary Celebration Event: Joy and Struggle - 100 years of UJPO!

To properly mark this incredible milestone, we have put together a truly amazing show, featuring, live and in-person:
· Author and internationally lauded activist, Naomi Klein
· The return of the legendary Toronto Jewish Folk Choir
· From Vancouver, punk-folk legend Geoff Berner
· From Montreal, beloved singer-songwriter Rae Spoon

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Jun 11, 2026 - What do Canadians really think about climate change?

When: June 11th, 12pm

Do some Canadians really believe climate change is a hoax?

It's hard to believe, but in 2025 this was a legitimate question for up to 34 per cent of Canadians. It's a deeply worrying trend that speaks to shifting national conversations around economic security and national unity. And it's put Canadians in a double bind: Canadians support cleaner energy at home, but feel the country's broader economic future--thanks in part to sustained political and industrial messaging--depends on fossil fuels.

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Jun 8, 2026 - Update on Disability Poverty

When: June 8th, 1pm

Join us as we mark five years, a milestone filled with pride, hard-won progress and the realities that make our work necessary.

Rabia Khedr, our National Director, and Michelle Hewitt, our Board Chair, share their reflections on the past five years and what the future holds.

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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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