It’s getting to be that time of year again: roses appearing in the middle of winter, chocolate flying off the shelves… it must be almost time to Occupy Valentines Day! What’s more passionate than fighting for social justice? Love comes in many forms — a sister to be remembered, the fresh smell of compost in the morning, a community you build online, but no matter how you celebrate this week’s Toolkit has got you covered.
Like what you see? Want to add something to the toolkit? The Activist Toolkit is a wiki! Find out how to add content here.
Weekly roundup
Valentine’s Day is marked by the Memorial March for Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women across Canada. Read about how it got started here.
Canadian history is rich with homophobia. In the 1950s, the “fruit machine” was created to purge queers from the civil service in a top-secret mission. Check out the rabblepedia entry here.
Fat activists have been fighting against oppression since the 1960s. Read more about their struggle here.
You can be an ally in a million different ways. Check out this guide on supporting prisoners to get some ideas on working around the industrial prison complex.
Another way to support prisoners is helping with their legal fees. Fundraise with this guide about how to organize a concert.
Microblogging can be a great way to draw attention to your fundraiser, create an online community or discuss resources for social change. Master tumblr with this easy overview.
Gender violence is common in youth, but it can be hard to talk about it with your peers. This workshop is designed for youth to train other youth against oppression.
With HIV disclosure being debated in the Supreme Court of Canada, many people still believe myths about HIV transmission, even in activist circles. This basic workshop on the ABCs of HIV will cure these misconceptions.
Winter getting you down? Missing your rich balcony garden? Tide yourself over with this guide to home composting. When spring comes around, you’ll be prepared with the richest compost in town.
It’s never too early to start spread the word against privatization and waste. Read up on Bottled Water Free Day here.
Events
Ottawa
Love and struggle: a book launch and party (TONIGHT)
Sisters in Spirit Memorial march for missing and murdered aboriginal women
Toronto
Community activist panel on Bill C-323 (TONIGHT)
Rally for missing and murdered aboriginal women
Decolonizing our minds conference
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