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In solidarity, Jenny

Upcoming events

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Beyond Voting | Post Election Feels and Activations 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by: On Canada Project (Virtual)

A panel discussion featuring journalist Desmond Cole, organizer Justine Yu from Davenport for Palestine, and Samanta Krishnapillai, founder of the On Canada Project. Topics will include what to watch for under Carney’s leadership, how to practice ongoing civic allyship beyond voting, and how to participate in grassroots disruption.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Post-election panel discussion 3:00–4:00 p.m. Hosted by: Ecojustice (Virtual)

A discussion of top-of-mind environmental priorities and issues facing Canadians, including suggestions for actions to take to prevent climate change, safeguard healthy communities, and protect biodiversity.

Recruitment & Retention Part 2: Practicing Effective Relationship- Based Organizing 7:00–8:30 p.m. Hosted by: Toronto Climate Action Network (Virtual)

Part 2 of a two-part workshop for practicing relationship building skills that can be applied in various organizing campaign contexts.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

How’d Ya Do It?: Ontario Clean Air Alliance’s Big Win Over Coal 3:30–5:00 p.m. Hosted by: Centre for Social Innovation (192 Spadina Ave)

CSI members only. Organizers from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance share lessons from the successful campaign to shut down Ontario’s coal plants, one of the largest climate actions in North America.

Uptown Climate Conversations Session 2 6:00–8:30 p.m. Hosted by: Uptown Climate Conversations (4708 Yonge St)

Part 2 of a low-cost conversational workshop series designed to convene community, create a cohort feel, and amplify the voices of people in Uptown Toronto with a focus on BIPOC youth ages 15-30.

Friday, May 9, 2025

Here We Remain: Visualizing the Rejection of Zionism 6:00–9:00 p.m. Hosted by: Palestinian Youth Movement (Location available upon registration, Mississauga)

An exhibit reflecting on the history of the Palestinian people’s struggle and their resistance to displacement, occupation, and imperialism.

Saturday, May 10, 2025

The Liberation Hack 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Hosted by: Palestine Impact Collective (Location available upon registration, Toronto)

A full day of impact sprint sessions (not tech-based) bringing together changemakers, advocates, creatives, funders, and policy strategists working together to disrupt systems that erase Palestinian voices. Winning ideas will be funded.

Sunday, May 11, 2025

Strong Towns Toronto’s Monthly Meeting 2:00–3:00 p.m. Hosted by: Strong Towns Toronto (519 Church St)

Monthly meeting to meet other urbanism-minded folks in the city who want to engage in grassroots advocacy around transit and housing.

Monday, May 12, 2025

RapidTO Bathurst Street Public Consultation 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hosted by: City of Toronto (Virtual)

Public consultation on a proposed plan to expand transit capacity along Bathurst Street between Eglington West and Lakeshore West.

Tuesday, May 13, 2025

RapidTO Dufferin Street Public Consultation 6:30–8:30 p.m. Hosted by: City of Toronto (Virtual)

Public consultation on a proposed plan to expand transit capacity along Dufferin Street between Eglington West and King St West

Thursday, May 15, 2025

Talking Climate in Tough Times 1:00–2:15 p.m. Hosted by: For Our Kids (Virtual)

Re.Climate training director Ghadah Alrasheed teaches how parents can talk to other parents, schools, elected officials, and communities about why climate change matters to their kids’ well-being and future.

Shay & Chat 6:00–8:30 p.m. Hosted by: Palestine Impact Collective (Location available upon registration, Toronto)

Monthly session providing a space for collective care, resilience, and safe advocacy for Palestine.

City Politics Trivia Night 7:00–9:00 p.m. Hosted by: Progress Toronto (Sin & Redemption, 136 McCaul St)

A fun night of city politics trivia with comedian and Progress Toronto volunteer Kalin T. Spence. Pay what you can.

May Community Call Confronting Christian Supremacy: Part 2 Anti-Muslim & Anti-Palestinian Racism8:00–9:30 p.m. Hosted by: Christians for a Free Palestine (Virtual)

Part 2 in a series on Confronting Christian Supremacy, addressing the Christian roots of anti-Muslim hatred, its impact on US foreign policy, and its implications for Palestine.

Saturday, May 17, 2025

March in Commemoration of 77 Years of Ongoing Nakba 2:00–5:00 p.m. Hosted by: Palestinian Youth Movement (Yonge Dundas Square)

March alongside 15+ cities across North America in commemoration of 77 years of ongoing Nakba and 77 years of resistance and to show the ruling class that the world rejects Zionism.

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Mother’s Day Celebrations12:30–3:30 p.m. Hosted by: South Asian Women and Immigrants’ Services (formerly known as SAWRO) (Scarborough Neighborhood Community Centre-WSNCC)

A Mother’s Day celebration event that also aims to reflect the lives of mothers in Canada and back home through songs, drama, dance, and storytelling. Community members will also lead discussions on challenges faced by immigrant mothers.

Monday, May 19, 2025

Find Your Unique Role in The Resistance 5:30–7:15 p.m. Hosted by: On Canada Project (Virtual)

A paid workshop to identify how to get politically activated and learn how to contribute to the resistance with the skills and relationships you already have. Sliding scale tickets available.