The Global Health Activism We Need brings together South African activist Zackie Achmat and Dr. Wesler Lambert, Executive Director of PIH/Zanmi Lasante in Haiti, for a candid conversation about what it takes to advance health equity today. Drawing on decades of experience in HIV advocacy and public health, they will explore the realities of strengthening health […]
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The Canadian International Council – National Capital Branch invites you to attend a reception and networking with Catherine Lang on October 3, 5:30 – 7:30pm at the Rideau Room, Bridge Public House in Ottawa. Catherine is the author of the book, “Embedded: The Irreconcilable Nature of War, Loss and Consequence.” The book shares the story
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Discussions will explore how conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability disproportionately impact women and girls, particularly in relation to access to essential livelihood resources. Drawing on evidence from Canadian civil society partners, the event will highlight practical approaches—such as climate-smart agriculture, locally led adaptation, and community development—that directly advance Canada’s triple nexus approach (humanitarian–development–peace) and
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Justice Across Borders: Hudbay Minerals Lawsuits & Canadian Corporate Accountability October 6, 2025 Join Grahame Russell (Rights Action), Murray Klippenstein and Cory Wanless (lawyers for the 13 Maya Q’eqchi’ plaintiffs) as they discuss how they won the landmark Hudbay Minerals lawsuits in Canada, the criminal trial in Guatemala against Mynor Padilla (Hudbay former head of security),
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Join Amnesty International Canada’s Gender Rights Specialized Team for an evening screening of Yintah, a powerful documentary that follows Wet’suwet’en land defenders as they stand against pipeline expansion on their territory. Told through the voices of two women leaders, the film captures the struggle, resilience, and ongoing fight for Indigenous sovereignty. Wednesday, September 24th 6pm
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Join a global day of action to demand a better world. Let’s Draw The Line for peace, for people, for the planet. Rally at 2pm in Sankofa Square (Yonge & Dundas), march at 3pm and/or get inspired by speakers and information tables at 4pm at Queen’s Park. What’s your passion? Economic, climate, migrant justice? Indigenous
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Montana Burgess of Mountaintop Strategies will help ENGO’s design campaigns and implement designs to run effective and strategic campaigns through this interactive 2-part training series. This workshop is for ENGO staff or core volunteers trying to figure out how to develop a new campaign, revamp an existing campaign, or anyone wanting to brush up on
Dates: Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13, 20, 27 & December 4, 1-2:30 PM ET Cost: $100 (Zoom Meeting, camera and audio enabled) Maximum 25 participants. The JEDI Foundations Lab is designed for organizations who are ready to explore strategies specific to policies, processes, and culture, and discuss how to use inclusion principles to bring a transformative lens
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What began as a blog in 2010 has grown into an environmental education charity that empowers youth to imagine and build a climate-resilient future. Through writing, workshops, and community gatherings, The Starfish Canada helps strengthen connections across the environmental sector, welcoming individuals from all disciplinary backgrounds. We envision a climate-resilient future shaped by all youth.
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Date: October 17 from 1 – 2:30 PM ET (Zoom Webinar) Cost: Free Organizations often start their Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (JEDI) journey with policy change. But when it comes to implementing and maintaining momentum on JEDI initiatives, policy is just the tip of the iceberg. What really creates transformational JEDI change? Fostering an
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