The struggle of the Cuban people for independence from Spanish colonial rule began in 1868 and finally materialized in 1959. Despite the economic war and media assault by the U.S. aimed at suffocating the Cuban people into submission, join the Forum on Cuba in celebrating the unifying principles that have made Cuba a beacon of international solidarity, from South Africa to Palestine.

From Turtle Island to Palestine to Sudan, Congo and beyond, we know that families worldwide live on the front lines of colonial violence. Gather with Toronto Families and Kids for Palestine in love, grief and solidarity. There will be lots of activities, a small rally, grief support, and a bake sale and art sale. All proceeds will go to mutual projects in Gaza, Sudan, and Indigenous sovereignty work here in Turtle Island. Please bring a water bottle, pots/pans to bang, kites to fly, art and/or baked goods for the mutual aid table, and of course, your loved ones!

Join Davenport 4 Palestine for the weekly BDS leafleting campaign at Dufferin Mall. Meet outside south entrance and buddy up – no experience necessary!

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Sobeys is still supporting cruel cage confinement for hens—despite growing public outcry and the cage-free commitments made by their leadership team. Join Animal Justice outside Sobeys to stand up for animals and call on them to go 100% cage-free.

Acclaimed Montreal author Norman Nawrocki is launching his exciting, timely new book, Squat The City! How To Use The Arts For Housing Justice. Nawrocki will be joined by speakers from several local community groups, discussing how they use the arts in their campaigns.

Join Healthcare Workers and community supporters for an urgent rally at the Israeli Consulate to demand the immediate release of Canadian and International Flotilla activists & Palestinian prisoners abducted by Israel, government sanctions on Israel & a permanent end to the genocide & siege on Gaza..

As temperatures rise and emissions climb, drastic climate “solutions” are being put on the table. One of the most controversial: solar geoengineering—using planes to inject sulphates into the sky to block sunlight. Some see it as a last-ditch effort to buy time; others see it as reckless. In this public lecture, Andreas Malm, one of today’s most influential voices on climate politics, argues that geoengineering risks becoming a form of repression—pushing the crisis out of sight without addressing its causes.

A webinar and call to solidarity action with Indigenous communities standing up to industry on their territories. In the wake of Bill 5 and the new Major Projects Office opening, students need to take action against the financiers of projects that violate Indigenous sovereignty and cause climate chaos.

Come show your support for Palestinians every Friday at the Israel Consulate. Stand up for human rights and say no to genocide.

The City of Toronto is partnering with community organizations to host consultations ahead of the 2026 City Budget. Create positive change by sharing your experiences, ideas and priorities on addressing the key issues affecting our City. Lunch will be provided. Even if you don’t live in the area, you can still register to receive more information about upcoming consultations.

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Join for a powerful night of laughter and solidarity. Hosted by Nour Hadidi, this special comedy fundraiser brings together some of Canada’s sharpest stand-up talent. Expect an evening of smart, hilarious, and unfiltered comedy. All proceeds from the show will go directly to the Gaza Soup Kitchen, providing meals and aid to families in urgent need.

A fundraiser concert for Migrant Resource Centre Canada, a migrant service institution that empowers migrant workers to fight exploitative working conditions through research, advocacy, and education. There is a very real possibility that MRCC may need to close its doors due to financial strain, significantly impacting migrant communities who depend on this work as Canada’s economic reliance on precarious migrant labour only intensifies. Your support would make a tangible contribution to helping some of our communities’ most vulnerable workers. Join in for a night of great music and greater solidarity!

The Toronto Association for Peace and Solidarity (TAPS) invites you to join the next membership meeting. TAPS strives to agitate, educate and organize, in the Greater Toronto Area, for a world without war and oppression, from an anti-imperialist perspective and to cooperate and build solidarity with other progressive organizations and struggles which share our goals.

Bill C-233 would change Canadian law to close the loophole through which Canadian corporations are continuing to sell weapons to Israel – unregulated, untracked, and without even requiring a permit – via the U.S. We need to make sure this bill moves forward and gets turned into law. The best way to do that is for everyone demanding an arms embargo to ensure that your MP votes YES to passing the No Loopholes Act. Come for a training call on how to talk to your MP and tell them that you demand the bill moves forward past its second reading.

Join York Communities for Public Education for a panel discussion on publicly funded education and unmasking the risk that Bill 33 poses to all. Special guests include trustees, MPPs, and activists. YCFPE will be collecting new toothbrushes, shampoo, and/or deodorant to help support 360 Kids.

20 Years Later: The (In)Accessibility of Ontario is a photography exhibition showcasing the shortcomings of the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the longstanding impacts on the d/Deaf and disabled community in Ontario, marking the 20th anniversary of its enactment. This exhibit will highlight barriers that the d/Deaf and disabled community face in accessing public spaces, and showcase how to remove these barriers and make spaces more accessible for everyone in our community.

Come join a community meeting for tenants, migrants, and anyone affected by high rents and housing problems to talk about the real reasons for the housing crisis, and how it is hurting migrants, refugees, and low-income people the most. This will feature a short video on how Canada’s elites are scapegoating migrants, followed by a panel discussion featuring organizers from York South Weston Tenant’s Union, Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, and SURJ Toronto.

Part 1 of the Unhoused People Are Our Neighbours Too workshop series. This session will address the facts and data around homelessness in Toronto: what are some common misconceptions about homelessness and unhoused people—and what's the reality behind the stereotypes? This workshop is for those who don't know where to begin in learning when hearing about homelessness, are afraid to say the 'wrong' thing or feel just plain uncomfortable around the topic.

In partnership with Canada’s National Observer, the Delegation of the European Union to Canada will host a panel discussion on cooperation against wildfires. The event aims to highlight EU-Canada alignment on wildfire prevention, crisis response, as well as on climate change adaptation and mitigation. Thanks to this multi-pronged approach, the event ties into both the G7 Kananaskis Wildfire Charter and the EU-Canada Green Alliance.

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The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association is hosting its 14th Remarket, a two-day event for the collection of unwanted items. Day 2 features a repair café hosted by Repair Café Toronto and small bike repairs and safety checks hosted by CultureLink Bike Hub. Both days include donation collection, recycling services, and household hazardous waste drop-off.

Join the Women and Gender Studies Institute at the University of Toronto for a free thought-provoking conference exploring the journey from erasure to refusal in the context of colonial feminism.

This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants use a variety of scenarios to confront implicit and overt bias, dismantle common tactics that dismiss conversations about race, and challenge the minimization of the impact of racist behaviours. Participants will explore the roots of prejudice as they learn to balance their relationships and create substantive change.