Reading Time: 3 minutesDay 10 of the U of O student protest for Palestine was marked by speeches from Filipino allies and Dr. Yipeng Ge, as well as de-escalation training and internal organization meetings.
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Reading Time: 3 minutesOrganizers meet with administration, reject university’s demand to reduce size of encampment; Faculty 4 Palestine Ottawa releases statement in solidarity with protest.
Reading Time: 3 minutesMay 6 officially marks a full week of student protest at the University of Ottawa. The day saw an emergency protest organized by the Palestine Youth Movement pass through Tabaret Lawn.
Reading Time: 5 minutesFrom a student sit-in to a sprawling encampment, the protest calling for divestment and disclosure from the University of Ottawa has grown significantly in its first week, beginning on April 29. Here is a review of the key events.
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs the weekend arrives and warm weather flourishes, day 6 of the U of O encampment sees large numbers of community supporters — including MPP Sarah Jama.
Reading Time: 4 minutesOriginally beginning as a sit-in on Monday, April 29, INSAF, the PSA and protesting community members have been present on Tabaret Lawn for nearly a week.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe fourth day of University of Ottawa’s protest saw an increase in the momentum and organization of the encampment. The number of tents had increased to over 30, from approximately 20 the day before, with formal stations being set up for first-aid, art, and food.
Reading Time: 3 minutesU of O students returned on Apr. 30 despite rain to continue protesting for Palestinians in Gaza, and eventually set up an encampment on Tabaret Lawn.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn the evening of Tuesday, April 30, the second day of the sit-in for divestment and solidarity in Gaza, an active encampment has begun on Tabaret Lawn as a result of administrative silence.
Reading Time: 5 minutesStudents and community members took to Tabaret Lawn in solidarity for Palestinians — but what are their demands to the U of O?
Reading Time: 3 minutesStudents are sitting in on Tabaret Lawn to protest university investments in Israeli institutions, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Come back for live updates.
Reading Time: < 1 minute On April 27, 2024, University of Ottawa clubs Integrity Not Spite Against Falastin (INSAF) and the Palestinian Student Association (PSA) announced plans for a sit-in protest on Tabaret Lawn starting Monday, April 29 from 12-9 p.m.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Fulcrum discusses upcoming (Apr. 14) Voices for Palestine concert with performers Karim Reslan, Out By Lucy and Hannah Vig.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe University of Ottawa Student’s Union (UOSU) has passed a motion in support of Palestine at the Winter General Assembly on Mar. 10.
Reading Time: 3 minutesSince December 23, By-law and Regulatory Services have issued over 30 fines and two charges against Palestinian protestors. The actions are being heavily criticized for violating charter rights and expressing a political bias.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWords hold power. The pen is mightier than the sword but, as we have seen, bombs are mightier than both.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe suspension of Dr. Yipeng Ge is unfortunately one of many cases of silencing Palestinian activism across Canada.
Reading Time: 3 minutesU of O medical resident Dr. Yipeng Ge was suspended by the university administration over his public support and statements for Palestine around three weeks ago.
Reading Time: 5 minutesDissecting the origins of the Western Zionist project to violently colonize the Palestinian people (1897-1920).
Reading Time: 3 minutesSenator Donald Plett, who’s also the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate took some time out of his day to whine.
Reading Time: 4 minutesI attended the “Antisemitism: Face it Fight it” conference hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in October.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn an action organized by INSAF uOttawa, hundreds of students walked out of class to show solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing genocide on the Gaza Strip.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIn order to protest against the war crimes being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, boycotting big corporations who support Israel is the next step.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBiased mainstream outlets have failed to acknowledge the horrific experiences lived by Palestinian communities, who are calling for an end to the violence against their people.
Reading Time: 3 minutesVarious speakers from the community took to the stage and spoke about the people that have been affected, of them one had lost 33 family members in the Gaza attack on Oct 10th and in the days following.
