#Toronto4Palestine

[mariammagsi]

Photos © Mariam Magsi, 2023

Don’t let mainstream media deceive you. Our protests are in the thousands. The growing wave of rallies, demonstrations, and sit-ins across Canada and the USA is a prime example of why we must be critical consumers of news. Contrary to what some sources may lead you to believe, these gatherings are not limited to “hundreds” or “dozens.” We are out here in the thousands and thousands, and our message is clear: CEASEFIRE NOW!

We are raising our voices against the backdrop of personal violence, societal violence, and intergenerational traumas that have scarred our communities. These traumas are the legacy of occupations, forced migrations, displacements, violence, colonization, and war. We carry the weight of our ancestors who served in militaries and we have endured cycles of violence at home.

We recognize that we have no control over the events that shaped our history. However, we firmly believe that we can shape the now, and this present moment holds the power to create a better tomorrow. As we protest and make our voices heard, we do so with the intention of leaving behind a planet that is a gift, rather than a burden, to our descendants. We envision a future where the scars of the past can heal and where cycles of violence can be broken.

Action Items-: Donate for urgent aid to Gaza-: *Islamic Relief Canada (Zakat accepted) *Palestine Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF) *Medical Aid for Palestine (MAP)

Write to federal and provincial leaders-: *Prime Minister Justin Trudeau justin.trudeau@parl.gc.ca *Foreign Minister Mèlanie Joly melanie.joly@parl.gc.ca

*Toronto Palestine Film Festival has compiled a list of restaurants, shops and businesses we can support at this time: tpff.ca/resources

[allthecanadianpolitics]

This is kind of last minute to post now but here's a protest in Toronto, by Toronto4Palestine. At 1PM today at Nathan Philips Square.

[bambiesfics]

Just letting anyone who lives in the GTA know, there’s a national protest going on in Ottawa in front of the Israeli embassy this Saturday, and Toronto4Palestine will be having busses for whoever wishes to attend!!! One of the biggest Canadian national marches against genocide in Palestine. Please get tuned in if you can. 🙏🏾

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[In] Toronto: Front street is flooded with calls for an end to the genocide. We demand Canada end its complicity with Israel, the siege on Gaza lifted, and a real ceasefire NOW! We won't be silenced! The liberation of Palestine is connected to the liberation of everyone! We appreciate our allies who join us in calls to end the genocide in Gaza. Long live international solidarity!

-- Toronto4Palestine, 7 Jan 2024