“It’s definitely an evolving situation, we don’t know how long we’re going to be here. As of now they’ve said we’re allowed to be here if we’re quiet but I anticipate that might change in the near future.”
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The Ottawa community gathered in front of the Human Rights Monument to protest what was then a week of ongoing indiscriminate attacks in Lebanon by Israel.
At around 4 p.m. on July 7, student protesters on Tabaret lawn erected spray-painted plywood barricades, blocking the walkway in front of Tabaret Hall. Sources tell the Fulcrum that the tents inside the barricades were moved yesterday.
On May 27th, the 29th day of the student protest for Palestine on Tabaret Lawn, the University of Ottawa administration submitted their first proposal to organizers. In a conversation with the Fulcrum, INSAF president Sumayya Kheireddine said that the proposal is “not satisfactory.”
The pro-Palestinian encampment at Tabaret Lawn on the University of Ottawa’s campus has concluded its fourth week. Across the province, encampments are beginning to end — either by will, or force, but Tabaret Lawn remains occupied.
Day 20 of the student protest on Tabaret Lawn was marked by a community protest, an appearance from Joel Harden and a teach-in about “Artifacts of Palestine.”
Run by the Ottawa Socialist Literature Group, the library sees new book donations on a near daily basis. Volunteers from the OSLG lead reading groups, help people check out books and aim to make the space as welcoming as possible.
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.
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?
On the evening of April 28, the night before a planned student-organized sit-in on Tabaret Lawn, associate vice-president of student affairs published a statement on Instagram.
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.
Senator Donald Plett, who’s also the Leader of the Opposition in the Senate took some time out of his day to whine.
Images from Sept. 20 million march for children and its counter-protest in Ottawa.
RBC staff called U of O protestors called ‘kids who didn’t understand’
CUPE 2626, the union representing teaching assistants, tutors, residence life workers, and other employees at the U of O, has been bargaining with the university for a year following the expiration of their previous agreement.
Iranians of U of O and Ottawa community band together to protest murder of #MahsaAmini.
Ottawa Centre MPP Joel Harden and nurse Rachel Muir speak about their experiences following provincial health mandate protests.
Another virus spreading in our neighbourhoods: ignorance and unchecked privilege.
“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot.”
Demonstrators chanted, “No Pride in Genocide!”, “Shame on Canada!”, and “Bring them home!” as they marched on Parliament Hill.
The University of Ottawa announced on Thursday evening that it had appointed professor Boulou Ebanda de B’béri as the university’s first special advisor on anti-racism and inclusion.
“This is our way to fish and hunt and no way should Fisheries and Ocean Canada (DFO) get a chance to tell us what our modern livelihood is. It’s not even a ‘modern livelihood’, it’s our inherent right,” said Janelle Niles, one of the organizers of the protest.
The group blocked off the intersection of Lyon Street and Wellington Street for at least half an hour, where many joined hands to form a circle around a handful of drum song performers.
