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Mar 27, 2025 - Screening/fundraiser: From Ground Zero

When: Thursday, March 27th, 7pm
Where: Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave

From Executive Producer Michael Moore and Palestine's Official Submission for the 2025 Academy Awards, From Ground Zero is a collection of revealing stories from 22 Palestinian filmmakers living through war, who capture their lives in Gaza amidst war.

Using a blend of animation, documentary, and fiction, they create a powerful testament to the steadfastness of the human spirit. This film serves as a remarkable reflection of how art can thrive even in the darkest times, showcasing the enduring spirit and creativity that emerge amid ongoing devastation.

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Mar 25, 2025 - Justice4Workers

When: Tuesday, March 25th, 7pm

Join us for the Ontario Justice for Workers meeting, where we unite to discuss critical updates, share strategies, and strengthen our collective efforts to fight for better wages, safer workplaces, and fair treatment for all workers.

Whether you're a long-time organizer, a curious first-timer, or a worker ready to take action, this meeting is for you! Together, we'll plan the next steps to build power and win the changes we need.

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Mar 24, 2025 - Canadian Foreign Policy Hour with Yves Engler

When: Mondays at 6pm

Join author Yves Engler on Mondays for a weekly news roundup and interactive discussion about Canada's role abroad. This weekly session will delve into the latest developments on subjects ranging from military affairs and Canada's role in Ukraine to its contribution to Palestinian dispossession, and the exploitation of African resources. Join Yves for a critical take on Canada's foreign policy. Questions, comments, and criticisms are all welcome.

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Jan 6, 2025 - Fighting to Win

When: January 6 to March 31 (Mondays 6pm)
Where: Carrot Common (near Chester station)
No course fees; donations gratefully accepted.

Facilitated by John Clarke, former organizer with the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP)

Drawing on the examples provided by a wide range of struggles, the course will look at how working class and popular struggles have won important victories. It will also consider, however, the strategies that have been used by those in power to contain and demobilize social resistance. Finally, it will explore the approaches that are needed today to fight back effectively in these volatile and uncertain times.

Space in this course is limited, registration required.