A community march against Islamophobia organized by Refugees Welcome Ottawa was held on Dec. 13 2015 at 1 PM. The march began at Dundonald Park and proceeded west along Somerset Street before looping back to the park via Gladstone Avenue.… Continue Reading
A candlelight vigil honouring women who lost their lives through violence was held at Minto Park in Ottawa, beginning at 6 pm on Dec. 6 2015. December 6 is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women… Continue Reading
Thousands of people marched in Ottawa’s contribution to the Global Climate day today. The march began at City Hall and continued to Parliament Hill. Organizers say over 2,000 similar events are being held around the world, from Sao Paulo to Sydney to Seoul. Ottawa… Continue Reading
The Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held a rally in support of students at the University of Missouri and Yale University on Wednesday, Nov. 18 beginning at 9 am. The march began outside Marion Hall, lead by… Continue Reading
A young Muslim University of Ottawa student stood at the intersection of Williams Street and Rideau Street asking for hugs from passersby on Sunday, Nov. 22 around 5 pm. The young man stood with three signs, one of which stated… Continue Reading
People gathered on Parliament Hill for an annual vigil remembering missing and murdered Aboriginal women. There were several speakers, some of which shared stories of violence against themselves or murdered relatives. Others called on candidates in the upcoming federal election… Continue Reading