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Jul 31, 2024 - Underground Freedom Train

When: July 31st, 10pm sharp
Where: Union Station (skating rink)

The Emancipation Day "Underground Freedom" Train Ride is symbolic of the role of the Underground Railroad within Canada's history. This train ride is a recognition of the historic date of Emancipation Day on August 1st when slavery was abolished in the British Empire.

Founded by the Blackhurst Cultural Centre, in 2013, the organization has partnered with the TTC to provide an actual underground experience via its subway system to represent the underground railroad journey.

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Jul 29, 2024 - 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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Jul 29, 2024 - Weekly Phone-zap for Palestine

When: Mondays at 12pm

Week after week, we're keeping the momentum going with our Monday lunchtime zaps.

Our collective action is making waves, but we need to ensure our elected officials continue to feel the pressure until real change happens.

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Jul 28, 2024 - Gaza Square

When: Every Sunday, 11am to 1pm
Where: 371 Wallace Ave

We'll be at Gaza square once again this Sunday morning with hot chocolate and coffee, buttons and posters, lawn signs and colourful chalk! Come say hi and meet your fellow neighbours/organizers as we make our presence known and continue to build safety in our community!

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Jul 28, 2024 - Run For Palestine

When: Sunday, July 28th, 9am - 5pm
Where: Budapest Park, 1575 Lake Shore Boulevard W

All proceeds will be donated to Islamic Relief Canada to support the Provision of Emergency Food and Health Services in the Gaza Strip.

Run for Palestine (RfP) is a family-oriented, fun-filled day that welcomes all members of the community where participants can walk or run 5 Km to raise funds for much needed humanitarian projects helping the Palestinian people.

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Jul 24, 2024 - Learn about the power of collective action!

When: Wednesdays @ 8pm and Sundays @ 5pm (July 24 - August 25)

The Unite the Swifties contest invites you to take part in a series of challenges, starting online and then moving offline, to speak now on RBC's funding of fossil fuel projects and companies violating Indigenous rights. Acting together is the only way to show RBC that we are more powerful than their dirty money. That's why we've put together this five-part training program for you to learn how social movements build power through art, storytelling, leadership, solidarity, and collective action!

In this training program you'll hear from Indigenous Land Defenders about what is happening in their community and what you can do to be in solidarity with them. You'll also learn about the power of social movements, the role that artists like Taylor Swift can play, and the role that you can play, to challenge RBC - Canada's largest corporation and top financier of climate chaos!

unitetheswifties.ca