As 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.
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Originally 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.
The 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.
U 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.
On 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.
Students and community members took to Tabaret Lawn in solidarity for Palestinians — but what are their demands to the U of O?
Students are sitting in on Tabaret Lawn to protest university investments in Israeli institutions, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Come back for live updates.
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.
The Fulcrum discusses upcoming (Apr. 14) Voices for Palestine concert with performers Karim Reslan, Out By Lucy and Hannah Vig.
The University of Ottawa Student’s Union (UOSU) has passed a motion in support of Palestine at the Winter General Assembly on Mar. 10.
Since 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.
Words hold power. The pen is mightier than the sword but, as we have seen, bombs are mightier than both.
The suspension of Dr. Yipeng Ge is unfortunately one of many cases of silencing Palestinian activism across Canada.
U 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.
Dissecting the origins of the Western Zionist project to violently colonize the Palestinian people (1897-1920).
Senator Donald Plett, who’s also the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate took some time out of his day to whine.
I attended the “Antisemitism: Face it Fight it” conference hosted by the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs in October.
In 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.
In order to protest against the war crimes being committed against Palestinians in Gaza, boycotting big corporations who support Israel is the next step.
Biased 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.
Various 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.
Part of IFFO 2022, Little Palestine – A Diary of a Siege is directed by Abdallah Al-Khatib.
The SFUO held their monthly Board of Administration meeting, where they voted on motions that were presented at the General Assembly (GA) on March 13, and one motion that was not presented at the GA due to time constraints.
It is important to distinguish between Jews and Israelis when discussing these issues.
A look at the conflict between Israel and Palestine Photo courtesy of Wickey-nl (CC) As of July 26, there have been over 1,000 reported Palestinian deaths, with at least 3,209 targets struck in Gaza. The majority of the dead are civilians, with Israel accused of numerous war crimes by the United Nations (UN). Conversely, Israel …
