This fall, Amnesty Canada and our partners have a lineup of powerful events coming your way. Mark your calendars and connect with other activists and members to spark meaningful change!
Grassy Narrows River Run (September 18)
We invite you to walk with Grassy Narrows youth and community members to show that we are with them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom! RSVP here to say that you will show up in solidarity and walk with them in their fight for justice. This is a family-friendly event. Rain or shine!
Free Screening of “Highway of Tears” (September 21)
Amnesty International Canada, in partnership with the Moose Hide Campaign, invites you to a free screening of the movie “Highway of Tears”, a documentary looking into the missing and murdered women along a 724 kilometer stretch of highway in northern British Columbia. The event will take place at New Westminster Public Library, Main Branch, at 7:30pm (ET). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, reflect, and take action for justice!
In Conversation with Canada’s First Prisoner of Conscience: Chief Dsta’hyl (September 25)
We invite you to join us on September 25 at 12 PM (ET) for a conversation with Chief Dsta’hyl, Canada’s first-ever Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience. Hear firsthand about the ongoing struggle of Wet’suwet’en land defenders, and engage directly with Chief Dsta’hyl in a live Q&A session. This is a unique opportunity to learn how you can support and stand in solidarity with Wet’suwet’en land defenders. Register now to save your spot!
Remembering The Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (September 30)
Join the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 at 3:00pm EDT on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, for the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation #NDTR. Can’t make it in person? Watch the live broadcast on APTN and other broadcast channels.
Every Child Matters March (September 30)
On September 30, join The Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal for the organization’s 4th annual march to commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Let’s walk together for truth, reconciliation, and healing.
New Member Orientation (October 1)
If you are new to Amnesty, this is the session for you. You will learn about the origins of Amnesty International, our global reach, current campaigns, and how you can be more involved!
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Remembrance Day (October 4)
Save the date! Join Families of Sisters in Spirit and Amnesty International on October 4th at Parliament Hill at Noon EST, Algonquin Territory for the #NoMoreStolenSisters Vigil 2024 and to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the release of the No More Stolen Sisters Report by FSIS and Amnesty International.
Get Ready for Write for Rights (October – February)
Every year around Human Rights Day on December 10th, Amnesty International supporters write for rights by sending letters and emails and signing petitions in support of people at risk of human rights abuses. Write for Rights 2024 will launch mid-October, but now is the time to start thinking about hosting a virtual or in-person Write for Rights event. Stay tuned for more information!
Amnesty Book Club Presents: Jessica Johns (October 6)
Join Amnesty International’s Book Club for a live virtual event with award-winning Canadian screenwriter and bestselling author Jessica Johns. This exclusive online event will take place on Zoom on Sunday, October 6, from 7-8:30 PM EDT. Registration details will be available soon. Subscribe to the Book Club Newsletter now to get the details!
Visit by Ecuadorian women defenders to Canada (October 3 & October 4)
It is imperative that Canada’s trade negotiations and the interests of Canadian resource extraction companies do not make a bad situation worse. Amnesty Canada is working with partner organizations to bring a delegation of courageous women human rights defenders from Ecuador to Canada to share the view from the ground. We are organizing public events in Ottawa on October 3 and in Montreal on October 4. Save the date!
Waniskahtan Exhibition #16 Days of Activism (November 25 – December 10)
Stay tuned for details on the Waniskahtan Exhibition, an upcoming collaboration between Amnesty International and the Legacy of Hope Foundation. This exhibition aims to educate and create greater awareness about the high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ in order to commemorate them and to prevent future occurrences of violence. Watch this space for more details!
