We Need Social Housing
Allan Gardens 160 Gerard St E, Toronto, ON, CanadaFor nearly a year and a half, 230 Fightback has been working to prevent the owners of the land at 214-230 Sherbourne, KingSett Capital, from building a luxury condo and we have pressed for social housing that meets the needs of the community to be created instead. KingSett is now ready to sell the site … Keep reading »
Pelicula | Israelism
A powerful 2023 documentary "Israelism," directed by Erin Axelman and Sam Eilertsen. This eye-opening film follows two young American Jews as they travel to Israel, confronting challenging truths that transform their perspectives and spark a movement to redefine their community's relationship with Israel. Featuring interviews with leading academics and activists, "Israelism" sheds light on overlooked … Keep reading »
From Genocide in Gaza to Decolonizing Palestine
Friends House 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaToward A Democratic State For All Between the River And The Sea JULY 4, 7PM FRIENDS’ HOUSE, 60 LOWTHER AVE. Also on zoom! While our attention and hearts are focused on Gaza, civil society cannot abandon the wider fight for Palestinian rights and a better future for everyone between the River and the Sea. Jeff … Keep reading »
FilmSocial Presents: BETHUNE: The Making of a Hero
Eyesore Cinema 1176 Bloor Street, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaFrom volunteering as a stretcher bearer in the trenches of WWI France, to serving as a battlefield surgeon with the armies of Mao Zedong, Dr. Norman Bethune was a first-hand witness and frontline participant in some of the major political upheavals of the 20th century. Bethune’s commitment to the cause of providing quality medical treatment … Keep reading »
Transforming the City: Municipal Politics, Socialist Strategy, and Organizing to Win
CSI Annex 720 Bathurst St, Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe Leo Panitch School for Socialist Education is pleased to be presenting “Transforming the City,” a discussion of municipal politics, socialist strategy, and organizing to win. From unprecedented Palestine solidarity actions and struggles against police violence to massive climate strikes and marches against healthcare privatization, recent years have seen a growing number of people taking … Keep reading »
Fighting to Win: Social Struggles, Containment, and Effective Resistance
Facilitated by John Clarke, former organizer with the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) Drawing on the examples provided by a wide range of struggles, the course will look at how working class and popular struggles have won important victories. It will also consider, however, the strategies that have been used by those in power to … Keep reading »
Our Neighbourhoods Are Not for Sale
On September 10th people from communities across Toronto will gather outside the Metro Convention Centre to tell the hundreds of building owners, developers, and investors attending the REIT Conference that they are not welcome in poor neighbourhoods. We are part of a movement in this city that seeks to break the power of developers, investors, … Keep reading »
Film: Love and Justice
Royal Cinema 608 College St, Toronto, ON, CanadaIn commemoration of the 51st anniversary of the military coup in Chile, we honour the memory of those who sacrificed their lives dreaming of a society built on love and justice.
March Against Racism
Toronto City Hall 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, CanadaAt this crucial moment, their voices will be invaluable to our collective call for action and change. Right now, we're witnessing a disturbing trend in anti-immigrant sentiment. Just this week, provincial politicians across the country have scapegoated refugee claimants to distract from their own failures. Prime Minister Trudeau promised a regularization program for migrants. Instead … Keep reading »
Grassy Narrows River Run 2024
On September 18th, 2024 we invite you to walk with Grassy Narrows youth and community members to show that we are with them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom! Grassy Narrows people are powerful leaders in the movement for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice. They have shown that together we can fight … Keep reading »