Category Archives: Events

August 10th: Come to Kingston this Prisoners’ Justice Day!

Come to Kingston this Prisoners’ Justice Day! PJD is an international day to remember those who have died in prisons, during which prisoners around the world refuse work and food. Kingston has long been the centre of the prison industrial … Continue reading

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May 15th: Mohammad Mahjoub Speaking Tour in Kingston

THE TWELVE YEAR TOUR Mohammad Mahjoub on speaking tour Tuesday May 15th, 6:30pm Wilson Room, KFPL, 130 Johnson Street *Ottawa–Montreal–Kingston–Guelph–London–Kitchener-Waterloo–Toronto* For almost twelve long years, Mohammad Mahjoub, a torture survivor, has been detained without charge in Canada. He was held … Continue reading

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Noise Demo Workshop @ The Artel, April 23rd 7-9pm

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Reflections in Time: An Exhibit by Peter Collins

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Waterloo: Breaking Bars, Building Bridges

Breaking Bars, Building Bridges: Challenging the Prison System & Fostering Communities of Support is an exciting conference hosted by WPIRG this weekend at the University of Waterloo. Check out a number of great speakers, workshops and artistic events, including a … Continue reading

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Kingston Launch of Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners

Certain Days: 2012 Freedom for political prisoners calendar will be launched in Kingston this Thursday! WHERE: Delahaye Room, Kingston Public Library, 130 Johnson St. WHEN: 6:30pm, Thursday, November 17th. WHAT: The Certain Days calendar is a joint fundraising and educational … Continue reading

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November 2nd: March Against Prison Construction

MARCH TO STOP PRISON CONSTRUCTION! WHERE: Occupy Kingston, Confederation Park (map) WHEN: Wednesday, Nov 2nd, gather at 2:30 for a 3:00 march WHAT: The Correctional Service of Canada is spending $1.7 billion dollars of our money to build new prisons … Continue reading

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Resist Prison Construction! Teach-in and Demonstration at #occupykingston

Resist Prison Construction! EPIC Teach-in and Demonstration at #occupykingston Monday, October 24th at 11am Meet at (occupied) Confederation Basin, 216 Ontario St across from City Hall Join members of End the Prison Industrial Complex (EPIC) at Confederation Basin, at the … Continue reading

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Teach-In and Public Meeting About Stopping Prison Expansion in Kingston

***new date and time*** Thursday May 12th, 2011 6:00pm to 9:00pm Wilson Room, KFPL, 130 Johnson St Snacks and refreshments will be available, and childcare provided. The first half of the meeting will be a teach-in, with EPIC members answering … Continue reading

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Support for Political Prisoners

1:00pm – 4:00pm. Sunday, March 20th Room A, Artillery Park, 76 Ordinance St. Free Snacks and Refreshments! Donations Accepted. A Panel and Conversation with Sara Falconer (Toronto Anarchist Black Cross) and Matthew Morgan-Brown (Ottawa Movement Defense), about prisoner support within … Continue reading

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