Save the Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018 Starting at Queens Park (111 Wellesley Street West) and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East) from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Why we’re Marching: To bring recognition of the struggles and value of people with disabilities as we fight against ableism, sanism and other … Continue reading The 8th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March
Upcoming events
Solidarity rally for Caterpillar workers in London, ON – Sat Jan 21
Electro-Motive, a subsidiary of U.S. industrial giant Caterpillar Inc., wants to strong-arm workers at its London plant into a pay cut of over 50 percent, dropping hourly wages from $35 to $16.50. It is also imposing devastating cuts to benefits and pensions on members of CAW Local 27 at a time when the company has … Continue reading Solidarity rally for Caterpillar workers in London, ON – Sat Jan 21
ALL OUT TO STOP THE CUTS!!! Monday Sept 26th City Hall #Toronto #Stopthecuts
Help stop the Cuts!!! Join the Flashmob and Rally Monday September 26th @ 5:30 pm City Hall, Toronto. Be there!!! Defend our City!!!
In #Toronto, #Ontario #Election #Accessibility Information Session TOMORROW
This Tuesday, there will be an information session with reps from Elections Ontario, where we will learn about about the work Elections Ontario is doing to improve the accessibility of the election process. The session is from 6-8pm at the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto: 365 Bloor Street East, Suite 902. Pizza, Tokens and … Continue reading In #Toronto, #Ontario #Election #Accessibility Information Session TOMORROW
Looking for #Toronto Participants: #Women with #DisAbilities Discussing Experiences of #Violence and its Prevention on #University and #College Campuses
What: A project exploring experiences of violence and violence prevention on university and college campuses in Canada. Who: Women ages 18-29 who have attended a Canadian University or College program within the last 5 years AND who self-identify as: * Having a disability (physical/intellectual disabilities/sensory disAbilities) * Persons with mental health histories or have experienced … Continue reading Looking for #Toronto Participants: #Women with #DisAbilities Discussing Experiences of #Violence and its Prevention on #University and #College Campuses
Calling all #Artists w #Disabilities #Toronto
ABILITIES ARTS FESTIVAL presents Face Time with Funders an intimate session about funding opportunities for artists with disabilities with representatives of The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council and The Toronto Arts Council Monday, May 16 Ryerson School of Disability Studies 99 Gerrard St. E, Room 560 Reception and Networking: 5-5:30 Information … Continue reading Calling all #Artists w #Disabilities #Toronto
FROM EGYPT TO WISCONSIN: THE FIGHT AGAINST AUSTERITY
Tuesday, March 1, 6pm Bahen Centre, room 3004 40 St. George Street The spirit of Egypt has arrived in Wisconsin, as tens of thousands of workers stand up against austerity measures and inspire a region. Join a discussion of Wisconsin's radical labour history, the current fightback and prospects for the future. --------------------------------------------------------------- International Socialists - … Continue reading FROM EGYPT TO WISCONSIN: THE FIGHT AGAINST AUSTERITY
PANEL ON #HARPER’S ATTACKS ON #REPRODUCTIVE #RIGHTS – AT HOME AND ABROAD
PANEL DISCUSSION MONDAY JUNE 21st 7 pm 25 Cecil Street (just south of College, east of Spadina) Women can never achieve equality or better lives for themselves and their families unless they have the right to control their reproduction. Yet the Harper government is consciously excluding the provision of abortion as part of the 'maternal … Continue reading PANEL ON #HARPER’S ATTACKS ON #REPRODUCTIVE #RIGHTS – AT HOME AND ABROAD
Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad (Jan 24, Toronto)
Please forward to your networks and friends! Migrant Women's Coordinating Body Presents: Educational Part 1 “Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad" Since 2007, we, the member organizations of Migrante, Gabriela- Ontario, Justicia for Migrant Workers, Canadian HART, BASICS, Thorncliffe Neighborhood Office along with other migrant worker organizations, women … Continue reading Migrant Women in Solidarity Against Imperialism: The Struggles of Women Here and Abroad (Jan 24, Toronto)
Sit Down, Fight Back 