Join Niagara Palestine Coalition on Nakba Day, Friday May 15th, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Niagara Islamic School (140 Haig Street St. Catharines) for this year’s Art Gallery and Vendor Fair. Proceeds support local Palestinian families [email protected]

'Tis the season! To plant a garden, to believe in tomorrow, and to care for one another. Fundraising plant sale $2-$6. Proceeds to families supported by Niagara Palestine Coalition and Gaza Sunbirds organization. Also: light food, works by local artisans. www.theimperfect.network/plantsforpal...

The #Niagara Palestine Coalition looking for artists for a community tribute to #Palestine. All art and ages welcome. Please label if you want artwork returned, else can donate. Drop off at Hobby Shop #StCatharines 401 St. Paul Street (Wed-Sun 11am-2pm or by appt) by May 10.

Have you been to one of our monthly Tatreez Circle/Arts Night events yet? Hobby Shop Saint Kitts from 7 pm to 9 pm and join us. We are happy to invite anyone using art as a form of resistance in support of the people of Palestine. #palestine #gaza #stcatharines

‼️FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 11 AM ‼️ As America and israel launched attacks against Iran this past weekend, Mark Carney’s Liberal government offered support for America’s actions. Join us this Friday in opposing Canada’s support of war crimes, from Palestine to Iran.

‼️WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 6 PM ‼️ Join us this upcoming Wednesday at Fine Grind Cafe as we sit in community and learn about the Thawabet and Basil Al Araj’s 8 Rules, key tenets of Palestinian liberation. This is the next part of our ongoing educational series, we hope to see you there.

‼️ FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20, 3 PM ‼️ Join us this Friday at Chris Bittle’s office in #StCatharines #Niagara as we once again remind our local MP that we haven’t forgotten about #Palestine and we won’t let him forget either.

‼️ FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13, 3 PM ‼️ We know that “israel” has not stopped killing Palestinians in Gaza and our government has not said anything, despite a “ceasefire” being in effect for months. Join us this Friday at Chris Bittle’s office in #StCatharines as we remind our local MP about #Palestine

Want to get apartheid free gifts for your loved ones this holiday season? Come on out to the Hobby Shop Saint Kitts (401 St. Paul Street, #StCatharines) Sat Dec 13th 10AM-2PM. Pre-order, pickup, or come to market. For more details [email protected]

‼️WED,  DEC 10 FROM 6 TO 8PM‼️ Handmade ornament workshop fundraiser for local families via Niagara Gaza Relief Foundation. Guests must purchase each ticket as separate order to ensure clear information for our volunteer artist to prepare supplies. www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticket...

‼️TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 6 PM ‼️ Many have been awoken to the Palestinian cause in the past two years but there is so much to be learned about this struggle which has been happening for decades. Join us at Fine Grind Cafe learn about the Thawabet, the core tenets of Palestinian liberation

This is a FREE workshop on the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement (BDS) being held by the Grace Peace Group and #Niagara #Palestine Coalition. Event takes place at Grace Mennonite Church (677 Niagara Street #StCatharines) on Saturday, November 22 from 2 PM to 4 PM.

‼️ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR NOVEMBER ‼️

Have you been to one of our monthly Tatreez Circle/Arts Night events yet? Bring your project out to the Hobby Shop Saint Kitts from 7 pm to 9 pm and join us. On Tue, Nov 11th, we will be launching a new project with opirgbrock to turn your garbage into a message to your MP.

For more information: experiencebu.brocku.ca/event/307359?

Have you been looking for your place in the Niagara Palestine Coalition? Feel like you want to take action but don't know where to start? Have ideas and skills but unsure of how to use them? Come and join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Fine Grind Cafe.

Our monthly Tatreez Circle has been growing, and also expanding to include other forms of art in support of Palestine. If you prefer to sketch, paint, write, or create art in other mediums, please feel free to bring your project out to the Hobby Shop Saint Kitts from 7 PM to 9 PM and join us.

Last month on Saturday, August 23rd, the Niagara Palestine Coalition held a yard sale fundraiser for the Niagara Gaza Relief Fund in collaboration with the Grace Peace Group at Grace Mennonite Church. We are happy to report that the fundraiser was very successful, with over $5000 raised!

We are teaming up with our friends from Liberate 48 and Windsor for Palestine to bring a big rally to #NiagaraFalls this weekend. Please share with your circles. Saturday, Sept 27, 2025 5:00 PM Falls Parking, 6170 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON

Join us on September 16th from 5–7 PM at Fine Grind Café as we honor the lives taken in the Sabra and Shatila massacre. Thousands of Palestinian refugees who had been displaced and forced into camps in Lebanon after the Nakba were massacred by Israel after seeking safety.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13, 2 PM Storytime returns to The Hobby Shop Saint Kitts! Join us 401 St. Paul Street, downtown St. Catharines for storytelling and art, centred around Palestine and geared towards children. After we read a story together there will be time for art and connecting as a community.

For anyone interested in learning Tatreez, we still have kits available with supplies and instructions, and also other members happy to lend a hand as you begin. Regular attendance is not necessary, but we will gather in this space on the second Tuesday of every month so you can plan ahead!

‼️ UPCOMING EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER ‼️

Did you know our yard sale will also feature some incredible vendors? If you missed them at the Nakba Day Art Event, this is your chance to get your Palestinian themed tote bag from @ngtotes, stylish jewelry from @moda_jewelryy, and delicious falafel from Nana's Falafel @nana.decorations1.

SUNDAY AUGUST 24, 2 PM Our last summer Storytime for Palestine is a return to St. Catharines, this time at Lester B Pearson Park behind the Kiwanis Centre. As always, no registration is required for this free event. Weather depending, we will also have cold water and frozen treats for attendees.

‼️SATURDAY AUGUST 16, 1PM‼️ Join us at the Merritt Trail pedestrian overpass as we raise the flag for Palestine and remind Niagara that we continue to hold Gaza in our hearts. We are also still collecting items for High Heels to Moccasins.

Join us on Saturday, August 23rd between 9 AM and 3 PM - your chance for treasure hunting that directly supports Palestinian families in need! All yard sale proceeds and any donations will be divided among the anchors of our local families. #FreePalestine #palestine

Our monthly Tatreez Circle continues on Tuesday, August 12 at our usual location- The Hobby Shop Gallery at 401 Saint Paul St. Newcomers interested in learning the art of Palestinian embroidery are provided supplies, instructions, and encouragement from community. #freepalestine🇵🇸 #tatreez

‼️SATURDAY JULY 19, 10AM‼️ We are taking Storytime on a summertime tour of parks in the Niagara Region - next stop, Thorold! Meet us at the Indigenous Unity Garden located within Mel Swart Lake Gibson Conservation Park.

‼️SUNDAY JULY 13, 3PM‼️ Join us at the Merritt Trail pedestrian overpass as we raise the flag for Palestine and remind Niagara that we continue to hold Gaza in our hearts.

Spokesperson for Gaza families in #Niagara had medical emergency in Sweden and needs a medical flight to get back home + pay for hospital costs. Please spread the word and donate. Louy has publicly advocated for local Gaza families in need, now is in need himself. www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/...

July 2025 #Niagara Palestine events

SATURDAY JUNE 28 - 11 AM Join us for the next Storytime for Palestine as we move this family friendly event to the outdoors at Montebello Park in downtown St. Catharines. No registration required for this free event, which will include reading and discussion of two stories.

‼️SATURDAY JUNE 21, 1PM‼️ Join us at the Merrit Trail pedestrian overpass to raise the flag of Palestine and remind our community we are steadfast in the fight for collective liberation. We continue to collect donations (warm clothing and non-perishable food items) for High Heels to Moccasins.

‼️MONDAY JUNE 16th 7PM‼️ New date! Please join us at Mahtay Cafe for an evening of guided discussion, we will explore how despair is a tool of colonialism and what we can do to begin to dismantle it. Also collecting food and clothing for High Heels to Moccasins. Donations welcome, but not required!

As @palestinelabour.blsky.social also highlighted, the cause of #Palestine is the cause of labour, none of us are free until all of us are free. Social media kit: app.sosha.ai/toolkit/hand... Write to your MP: www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns... #HandsOffMyPostOffice #SupportCUPW #canlab #cdnpoli

Join us for a Tatreez circle celebrating Palestinian culture and history! 🧵 🪡 All supplies provided. If you have your own, please bring them! This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend. We are planning to hold this event every month. #freepalestine🇵🇸 #tatreez

Great Ride of Return #Niagara this Sunday June 8th, from Instagram leave Ft. George at 9am

June events in #StCatharines to support #Palestine All events are free, no RSVP or registration required. Everyone is welcome.

‼️EVENT POSTPONED‼️ Instead join us TONIGHT MONDAY MAY 26, 6pm at St. Catharines City Hall 50 Church St. Protest in support of unhoused: City Council voting on a report which includes evictions from encampments even if there is no shelter space, arrests for “those who are encouraging non-compliance.”

‼️MONDAY MAY 26 - 7PM‼️ Join us for an evening in guided discussion where we will explore how despair is a tool of the oppressor, how possibility is the antidote and how we can achieve what’s possible through building community and decolonizing the mind.

Nana’s Falafel offering dinner for pickup at $10: chicken and rice (traditional) or lentils, peas, and rice (vegan). Preorder req for vegan email [email protected] by Tue May 20 w etransfer. Pickup Fri May 23 #NiagaraFalls #StCatharines Mosques 1:30 to 3 PM. 100% profits to water for Gazans.

‼️THURSDAY, MAY 15‼️ 77th anniversary of the Nakba (catastrophe) in #Palestine. 12 PM #StCatharines overpass rally at the Merritt Trail 4 - 8 PM StCatharines come visit the art gallery and vendor fair at the MAC Islamic School (140 Haig Street). please bring cash and support our local vendors.

Come join the Niagara Palestine Coalition on Nakba Day (Thursday May 15th) from 4pm to 8Pm at #Niagara Islamic School (140 Haig Street #StCatharines ) for Art Gallery and Vendor Fair. Proceeds going to local Palestinian Families from Gaza and their kin. [email protected]

Use Your Vote to Make #Palestine a Federal Election Issue Hold Incumbents and Candidates Accountable We asked Niagara candidates if they endorse the Vote Palestine platform and our own demand/ (1/2)

The Niagara Palestine Coalition is glad to see Wayne Olson join Haley Bateman on #Niagara Regional Council as someone who speaks up for Palestinian voices, replacing Diana Huson who was in the forefront of silencing us.

Story followed by hands-on craft activity for kids April 27 | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Sitti’s Bird: A Gaza Story by Malak Matar May 10 | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Homeland: My Father Dreams of Palestine by Hannah Moushabeck, illustrated by Reem Madooh The Hobby Shop Saint Kitts 401 St. Paul St., StCatharines

PALESTINE ELECTION ALERT For Voters in #Niagara South (Thorold, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie) The NDP Candidate Chantal McCollum supported expelling Sarah Jama from #Ontario NDP caucus over #Palestine. Chantal deleted account/tweets but receipts remain.