Happy New Year, everyone! 2026 marks the Year of the Volunteer, a time to celebrate the longstanding impact of service. It’s also a chance for us all to write a new chapter in our lives, inspired by those who have already filled many pages with stories of resilience, compassion, and dedication to their fellow human beings. This season, we’ll be […]
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You are warmly invited to join us for the opening of the “Middle Eastern and North African Trans Photovoice Art Exhibit: Stories of Resilience & Be/Longing”, a community-based art showcase capturing the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of transgender and gender-diverse newcomers from the Middle East and North Africa living in Ontario. 📍 Venue: Toronto
Are you feeling disheartened about the state of things in the world? Would you like to do something to help make a difference? Come join Amnesty International at Write for Rights and write a letter in support of human rights around the world. Write for Rights is the world’s largest human rights event, marked each year on International
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Join Aga Khan Foundation Canada and the Global Centre for Pluralism in-person for a special edition of Global Reads featuring acclaimed journalist and author Lyse Doucet, in conversation about her new book, The Finest Hotel in Kabul. Drawing on four decades as one of the BBC’s most trusted voices from conflict zones, Lyse Doucet offers
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Join us for a dynamic conversation with our panelists and moderator Lea Nicholas-MacKenzie! Our panelists include Grand Chief Edward John, Chief Francis Laceese, Kenneth Deer, Naiomi Metallic, and Sheryl Lightfoot! Canada’s new federal government has moved quickly on several pieces of legislation with significant impacts on the human rights of Indigenous Peoples. Relatedly, the Supreme
A Reading Club by Partners In Health Canada. For people who believe health is a human right and know the work of justice starts with paying attention. At Partners In Health Canada, we believe no one should be denied care because of where they live or what they earn. Our mission is both medical and
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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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Join the 2025 Oakville Film Festival International Gala on June 20th for Jane Austin Wrecked My Life, sponsored by Caju Multimedia and Capstick McCollum and Associates. This witty and magical homage to Jane Austen is director Laura Piani’s debut film premiering at the festival. Come dressed in your finest regency or Georgian attire and visit an
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Join Right to Learn Afghanistan (formerly Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan) and our chapters across Canada on May 4th in Ottawa for a National Red Pashmina Walk! What is a Red Pashmina Walk? A Red Pashmina Walk is a solidarity, awareness, and fundraising event that originated in Peterborough, Ontario in 2010. Members of the public participate in this
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