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SUMMARY:VegFest
DESCRIPTION:Kitchener – Waterloo VegFest\nThe first for Kitchener – Waterloo.  Family-friendly 100% vegan festival July 7\, 2018 at City Hall in Downtown KItchener. Bringing the best local & Ontario vegan vendors including food\, clothing\, animal sanctuaries\, speakers\, and more!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/vegfest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180708T133321Z
UID:729-1532779200-1532790000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Demo for Carriage Horses
DESCRIPTION:The local group\, AWfAN is organizing a demo in respect of the horses used for carriage rides in Niagara on the Lake\, from 12 noon at the main intersection\, just outside the Prince of Wales Hotel\, Niagara-on-the-Lake. \nPlease join AWfAN – your help and presence would be much appreciated.  They will have literature to give out and some signs\, but if you can bring your own sign\, that would be helpful too. If you do make a sign\, try to relate it to the issue of horses being used this way and not just because of the heat….or another welfare issue. Horse carriage rides should be consigned to the dust bin of history and in this day and age there is no reason whatsoever for this form of ‘entertainment’.  If you have difficulty thinking of a phrase for your sign – let us know! \nPlease note:  AWfAN asks that there be no shouting or yelling because this can spook/frighten the horses. \nIf you can’t make it to the demo\, please consider emaling or contacting the councilors & mayor of Niagara-on-the-Lake.  You can find their contact details here:  www.notl.org/content/lord-mayor-and-council and it would be especially helpful from people living in NOTL.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/demo-for-carriage-horses/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180831T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180711T150043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180711T150043Z
UID:748-1535734800-1535740200@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Ultimate Rodeo Protest
DESCRIPTION:The rodeo is coming to town again. Help us   show them we don’t want them coming back to Niagara!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/ultimate-rodeo-protest/
LOCATION:Niagara Region Exhibition\, 1100 Niagara St N\,\, Welland\, Ontario\, L3C 1M6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180902T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180822T025635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T025845Z
UID:765-1535886000-1535900400@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Labour Day Weekend at Marineland
DESCRIPTION:This Labour Day weekend\, Sunday September 2nd\, we will be joining with others at Marineland from 11 a.m til 3 p.m. Please join us on the right side of the fence! Folks were there in very strong numbers at the beginning of summer\, so let’s make it happen again! A CBC film crew (The Nature of Things) will be on hand again & working on a documentary to be released in the spring.\nSince the death of park owner John Holer\, there have been many questions and concerns regarding the future and fate of the animals and cetaceans still languishing inside Marineland\, Canada. Our voices are needed now more than ever.  Signs can be provided\, but you are welcome to make your own.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/labour-day-weekend-at-marineland/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180907T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180907T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180828T230232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T230232Z
UID:771-1536336000-1536354000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Toronto Veg Food Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/toronto-veg-food-fest/
LOCATION:Harbourfront Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180828T230421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T230421Z
UID:775-1536408000-1536440400@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Toronto Veg Food Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/toronto-veg-food-fest-2/
LOCATION:Harbourfront Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180828T230517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T230517Z
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SUMMARY:Toronto Veg Food Fest
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/toronto-veg-food-fest-3/
LOCATION:Harbourfront Centre\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180917
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180815T125122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180815T125122Z
UID:758-1537056000-1537142399@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Peterborough VegFest
DESCRIPTION:For NAfA friends and members heading north for another day at the cottage\, Peterborough Vegfest is on Sunday\, September 16 this year!   Millennium Park\, 131 King Street\, Peterborough\nFree Admission
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/peterborough-vegfest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180916T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180822T030146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T030146Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck with James Strecker reading!
DESCRIPTION:AWfAN is hosting a potluck at 7 Gale Crescent in the Lounge Room on Sunday\, September 16 from 5 pm and NAfA friends will be joining in.  James Strecker (long-time vegan poet) will be on hand\, reading from his book “Who Is Not an Animal? Poems on Animal Lives and Rights 1984-2018”.  Members and friends from NAfA potlucks (held at the Unitarian Church) may remember James from our events there.  Hope you can make it.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/potluck-with-james-strecker-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20180922T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20180922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180828T230936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T230936Z
UID:779-1537614000-1537635600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Vegfest Guelph
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URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/vegfest-guelph/
LOCATION:Riverside Park\, 709 Woolwich Street\, Guelph\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181007T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180925T142459Z
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SUMMARY:Closing Day Demo; Marineland
DESCRIPTION:NAfA friends & members have been at Marineland for many a Closing Day demo; sometimes organizing\, other times just joining in; it is always an important one … \nAfter this weekend\, some of Marineland’s animals will once again be moved back into the Warehouse for the winter\, with no real sunlight or fresh air\, until next May.\nJoin us thanksgiving weekend\, on the right side of the fence! 11 a.m. – be there!\nBring clothing appropriate to the forecasted weather\, water\, sunscreen\, etc.  But please leave your companion animals at home.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/closing-day-demo-marineland/
LOCATION:Marineland\, 7657 portage road\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2E 6X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180925T141305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180925T141424Z
UID:806-1539165600-1539288000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:NAfA's fall Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:NAfA’s bi-annual sale is at the Fairview Mall (Geneva St.\, St. Catharines) at the Zehr’s end of the mall\, October 10 & 11.  We are there during mall hours and hope that NAfA friends and members will pop by and see what bargains they can bag.  We have all kinds of gently used & new items as well as collectibles.  Books\, jewellery\, children’s toys & stuffed animals\, housewares\, china\, Hallowe’en & Christmas items and more!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/806/
LOCATION:Fairview Mall\, 285 Geneva st\, st catharines\, ON\, L2N 2G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181014T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181009T133540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T133858Z
UID:827-1539338400-1539532800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Weekend
DESCRIPTION:This weekend at Pet Valu\, Fitch St.\, in Welland NAfA is hosting an adoption weekend….Friday from 10 – 6\, Saturday and Sunday from 10 – 4.  Come out and find a new friend!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/adoption-weekend/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180919T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T210323Z
UID:789-1540141200-1540152000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Vegan Potluck
DESCRIPTION:The potluck is co-sponsored with AWfAN and will be held at 7 Gale Crescent in St. Catharines. This is an apartment building and we the potluck will be in the lounge room. There is a buzzer on the left hand wall and it rings into the lounge room so we can let you in.\nEveryone is welcome. However\, since most of the people attending are vegan and to ensure the greatest number of people can enjoy the food you bring\, please make sure that what you bring is vegan. If you have any questions as to what might be vegan please reach out to us. We can help you find a recipe or an alternative for your non-vegan items.\nAn ingredient list and/or recipe would be appreciated for all items! This way\, those with allergies or sensitivities can make an informed decision on what to eat.\nPlease bring your own dishes\, cups and cutlery to this event. This will save on waste and make certain that no one is stuck in the kitchen doing dishes by hand. (There is no dishwasher.)  There is a microwave and stove if needed.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/vegan-potluck-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181103T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181026T141651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T141651Z
UID:852-1541262600-1541269800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Demo for Deer at Short Hills
DESCRIPTION:The Short Hills Wildlife Alliance group plans on attending the park gates (Pelham Road entrance) each day of the hunt\, in peaceful protest and vigil to stand for the deer and the park. Please mark November 3 & 4 on your calendar and plan to join us\, anytime from 4:30pm til 6:30 pm.. \nThe additional dates for this year’s “Deer Herd Reduction” in Short Hills Park are as follows: Saturday Nov. 17th/ Sunday Nov. 18th\, Thursday Nov. 29th and Friday Nov. 30th. \nIf you cannot attend at the park\, please send a quick email to the new Minister of Natural Resources and or the new South West Zone Manager for Ontario Parks. Voice your opposition about this attack on the deer and the once peaceful park.              Greg Wilson\, SWZ Manager – greg.wilson2@ontario.ca  and or Rod Phillips\, Minister of Environment\, Conservation & Parks – rod.phillips@pc.ola.org
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/demo-for-deer-at-short-hills/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181104T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181026T141853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T142017Z
UID:855-1541349000-1541356200@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Demo for Deer at Short Hills
DESCRIPTION:The Short Hills Wildlife Alliance group plans on attending the park gates (Pelham Road entrance) each day of the hunt\, in peaceful protest and vigil to stand for the deer and the park. Please mark November 4th on your calendar and plan to join us\, anytime from 4:30pm til 6:30 pm.. \nThe additional dates for this year’s “Deer Herd Reduction” in Short Hills Park are as follows: Saturday Nov. 17th/ Sunday Nov. 18th\, Thursday Nov. 29th and Friday Nov. 30th. \nIf you cannot attend at the park\, please send a quick email to the new Minister of Natural Resources and or the new South West Zone Manager for Ontario Parks. Voice your opposition about this attack on the deer and the once peaceful park.              Greg Wilson\, SWZ Manager – greg.wilson2@ontario.ca  and or Rod Phillips\, Minister of Environment\, Conservation & Parks – rod.phillips@pc.ola.org
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/demo-for-deer-at-short-hills-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181020T154032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T154512Z
UID:833-1541530800-1541538000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:The Rise of Animal Rights Law in Canada
DESCRIPTION:Camille Labchuk\, Animal Rights Lawyer from Animal Justice will be speaking at Brock – Tuesday\, November 6th at 7 pm in South Block\, Room 204\, Brock University.  Her topic is ‘The Rise of Animal Rights Law in Canada’.  This event is co-sponsored by the Department of Political Science at Brock and Niagara Action for Animals. Camille Labchuk Speaker Series Poster (4)
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/the-rise-of-animal-rights-law-in-canada/
LOCATION:Brock University\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way\, st catharines\, ON\, L2S 3A1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20180828T231157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T231157Z
UID:782-1541844000-1541872800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Vegfest London
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/vegfest-london/
LOCATION:Metroland Media Agriplex\, 845 Florence St.\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181020T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181020T155811Z
UID:840-1542279600-1542286800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Carol Adams new book Protest Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Carol Adams\, author of ‘The Sexual Politics of Meat’ and other titles will be at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts (Brock downtown campus – room MW156) to speak about ‘Protest Kitchen’\, a book she recently published with Virginia Messina. Join us on Thursday\, November 15 from 11:00 a.m. for a book talk and then stay for a free vegan lunch. Copies of Protest Kitchen will be on sale at this event\, and Carol will be available to sign books. All are welcome!  This event is free\, but registration is required as space is limited.\nTo register\, please fill out this form:  https://goo.gl/forms/j6SmmeizpZDY6gwq1 (you may have to cut & paste to your browser)\nAnd here is the event page from facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/events/263599201164268/\nThis event is co-hosted by Professor Keri Cronin\, Visual Arts at Brock and Niagara Action for Animals.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/carol-adams-new-book-protest-kitchen/
LOCATION:Marilyn I Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts\, 15 Artists' Common\, st catharines\, Ontario\, L2R 4H5\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181102T194405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T194659Z
UID:860-1542472200-1542479400@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Short Hills Vigils
DESCRIPTION:The Short Hills Wildlife Alliance group plans on attending the park gates (Pelham Road entrance) each day of the hunt\, in peaceful protest and vigil to stand for the deer and the park. Please mark November 17th on your calendar and plan to join us\, anytime from 4:30pm til 6:30 pm.. \nThe additional dates for this year’s “Deer Herd Reduction” in Short Hills Park are as follows: Sunday Nov. 18th\, Thursday Nov. 29th and Friday Nov. 30th. \nIf you cannot attend at the park\, please send a quick email to the new South West Zone Manager for Ontario Parks. Voice your opposition about this attack on the deer and the once peaceful park. Greg Wilson\, SWZ Manager – greg.wilson2@ontario.ca and or Rod Phillips\, Minister of Environment\, Conservation & Parks – rod.phillips@pc.ola.org
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/short-hills-vigils/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181102T195037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T195037Z
UID:862-1542558600-1542565800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Short Hills Vigil
DESCRIPTION:The Short Hills Wildlife Alliance group plans on attending the park gates (Pelham Road entrance) each day of the hunt\, in peaceful protest and vigil to stand for the deer and the park. Please mark November 18th on your calendar and plan to join us\, anytime from 4:30pm til 6:30 pm.   \nThe additional dates for this year’s “Deer Herd Reduction” in Short Hills Park are as follows: Thursday Nov. 29th and Friday Nov. 30th. \nIf you cannot attend at the park\, please send a quick email to the new South West Zone Manager for Ontario Parks. Greg Wilson\, SWZ Manager – greg.wilson2@ontario.ca and or Rod Phillips\, Minister of Environment\, Conservation & Parks – rod.phillips@pc.ola.org\nVoice your opposition about this attack on the deer and the once peaceful park.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/short-hills-vigil/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181128T033917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T033917Z
UID:865-1543509000-1543516200@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Shorthills Deer Vigil - final 2
DESCRIPTION:Please join Short Hills Wildlife Alliance as they stand for the deer and the conservation of Short Hills Park on November 29th and 30th from 4:30-6:30 p.m. They will also be in attendance from 4:30-6:30 a.m. on both days for those who are able to join  in the morning. The event takes place at the Pelham Road entrance to the park.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/shorthills-deer-vigil-final-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181128T034350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181128T034517Z
UID:867-1543595400-1543602600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Shorthills Vigil - final 2
DESCRIPTION:Please join Short Hills Wildlife Alliance as they stand for the deer and the conservation of Short Hills Park on November 29th and 30th from 4:30-6:30 P.M. They will also be in attendance from 4:30-6:30 A.M. on both days for those who are able to join  in the morning. They will be at the Pelham Road entrance to the park. NAfA members and friends are encouraged to attend.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/short-hills-vigil-final-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190321T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20190307T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190313T132312Z
UID:878-1553184000-1553194800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Thinking About Animals - Whales & Others in Captivity
DESCRIPTION:Along with the Sociology Dept. at Brock University\, NAfA is pleased to co-sponsor the upcoming talk presenting Dr. Lori Marino. Lori is a neuroscientist and expert in animal behavior and intelligence.  She is also an expert on marine mammal captivity issues and the ‘educational’ claims of the zoo and aquarium industry. In 2001\, she co-authored a ground-breaking study offering the first conclusive evidence for mirror self-recognition in Bottlenose dolphins\, after which she decided against further research with captive animals.\nLori is also the President of the Whale Sanctuary Project. She has appeared in several films and television programs\, including the 2013 documentary Blackfish about killer whale captivity\, and Unlocking the Cage\, the 2016 documentary on the Nonhuman Rights Project.\nHer appearance at Brock is particularly salient at this time\, given the bill making its way before parliament which would make the captivity and breeding of cetaceans a criminal offence in Canada.\nThe event also features Dr. Amy Fitzgerald of the University of Windsor who will speak on Animal Rights and Environmentalism.\nEveryone is Welcome
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/thinking-about-animals-whales-others-in-captivity/
LOCATION:Brock University\, Pond Inlet\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines\, ON L2S 3A1 Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20181227T114808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181227T114808Z
UID:871-1555009200-1555009200@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Jane Goodall in Hamilton
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming talk with Dr.Jane Goodall: “Jane at 85:Reasons for Hope” on Thursday\, April 11th/’19 from 7 p.m. at First Ontario Concert Hall (formerly known as Hamilton Place).  Tickets range in price from $57. – $193.  Link:  https://www.ticketmaster.ca/dr-jane-goodall-tickets/artist/803914
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/jane-goodall-in-hamilton/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20190405T200526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T200604Z
UID:893-1555495200-1555614000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Easter Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:Knit Cat will be on hand for the NAfA Easter bazaar on the 17/18th April at the Fairview Mall\, (Zehrs end of the mall). We’ll have a few Easter-y items including greeting cards\, kids toys and stuffies\, kitchenware\, jewellery\, some neat posters and framed prints too. Antique dishes & collectibles\, purses\, scarves\, linens\, glassware and more! Come by and see what bargain you can bag.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/easter-bazaar/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20191001T225212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191001T225212Z
UID:923-1570964400-1570977000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Marineland closing-day Demo
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, October 13 from 11 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. join with folks and friends for the last demonstration of the year before MarineLand closes for the season. This event has been organized by Boycott Marineland Canada.\nClosing Day demo is always an important one.  After this weekend\, many of the animals will once again be moved back into MarineLand’s notorious warehouse for the winter\, with no real sunlight or fresh air until next May.  Hope you can make it.\nWear or bring appropriate clothing and water – but please leave companion animals at home!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/marineland-closing-day-demo/
LOCATION:Marineland\, 7657 portage road\, Niagara Falls\, ON\, L2E 6X8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191024T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20191002T023835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191002T023835Z
UID:925-1571824800-1571943600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Fairview Fall Bazaar
DESCRIPTION:We will be holding our semi-annual event at the Fairview Mall on Wednesday\, October 23 & Thursday\, October 24 during mall hours. This time\, NAfA will be at the IKEA end of the mall.\nWe have a good supply of new & nearly new items\, including household goods\, decor\, children’s toys & stuffies & books\, jewellery\, framed prints and pet ‘stuff’.\nWe hope you can come by and see what bargains you can find or just pop by for a chat.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/fairview-fall-bazaar/
LOCATION:Fairview Mall\, 285 Geneva st\, st catharines\, ON\, L2N 2G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20191019T214548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191019T214718Z
UID:930-1572307200-1573515000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Purple Poppy
DESCRIPTION:During human conflicts\, animals have been used as messengers\, for detection & scouting\, as beasts of burden\, on the front lines and more.  Roughly 16 million animals were used in WW1 alone; yet their lives and deaths have been largely ignored until recently.   \nThe purple poppy is a way to commemorate animals that were and are used during war. The purple poppy is not a replacement for the red poppy; it was created to be worn alongside the red poppy…. not to disenfranchise veterans or the casualties of the great wars\, but to remember the animals who lived and died along with them.   \nAnimals living in conflict zones had no choice; like many humans\, they were victims of wars not of their making and over which they had no control. On Remembrance Day\,  Niagara Action for Animals remembers these hidden victims….in memory of the millions of animals – including horses\, mules\, donkeys\, camels\, dogs\, pigeons and canaries who were (and are still) used and often killed during war.   \n“In the fitful periods of peace in the last century\, there was no armistice for animals\, and monuments to their efforts are few. These non-human casualties remain as an indelible stain on our conscience.”  Philip Hoare \nNiagara Action for Animals will provide purple poppies for the 2 weeks leading up to Remembrance Day.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/purple-poppy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T180410
CREATED:20190823T134937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T172645Z
UID:915-1574323200-1574443800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:RETHINKING CANID-HUMAN RELATIONS
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by Department of Sociology\, Brock University; Niagara Action for Animals; Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada. \nOur relations with canids are particularly intense: we welcome some into our homes as family members but others are regarded as demonic creatures to be exterminated. What do these relations tell us about ourselves and our societies? What do our relations with canids mean for our relations with other animals? What efforts are being made to protect canids from exploitation?\nThis conference focuses on wild and domesticated canids and their relationships and interactions with humans but we encourage contributions that consider implications for human relations with other animals generally.\nPapers are welcomed on topics such as the following:\n• historical & contemporary relations with canids;\n• canids\, commodification\, capitalism;\n• canid behaviour\, cognition\, emotions;\n• canids in art & culture; representation;\n• canid conservation;\n• canids in captivity; zoos;\n• pet-keeping; breeding;\n• canid companions\, housing\, family\n• fighting\, racing\, other forms of exploitation;\n• abuse\, cruelty\, neglect\, violence & law;\n• rescue & sanctuary;\n• community/street dogs;\n• use of canids for food\, fur\, laboratory tools;\n• use of dogs as service & therapeutic tools;\n• cultural imperialism\, postcolonialism\, decolonization & canids.\nWe encourage papers that take a critical perspective and consider trans-species social justice.\nThe conference is organized around the launch of a new book\, Dog’s Best Friend? Rethinking Canid-Human Relations\, co-edited by John Sorenson and Atsuko Matsuoka\, from McGill-Queens University Press – MQUP book page: https://www.mqup.ca/dog-s-best-friend–products-97807735590… \nParticipants include contributors to the book as well as other academics and activists with a particular interest in canids.\nRegistration is free\, the conference is open to all.\nOur keynote speakers are:\nFrancis Battista\, co-founder of Best Friends Animal Society. BFAS operates the largest sanctuary for homeless animals in the USA and provides adoption\, spay/neuter and education programs.\nPeter J. Li\, University of Houston-Downtown. Dr. Li teaches comparative politics and is a specialist on China’s environmental and wildlife policies\, serving as a consultant for international animal welfare organizations.\nWe particularly invite participation from activists working in canid protection efforts\, such as dog rescue groups. Tables will be provided for interested groups\, as space allows.\nOrder vegan meals for conference!: animalconference@brocku.ca\nPayable by cheque to Department of Sociology\, Brock University\nLunch Thursday Lunch #1 is $13.55 including tax\nLunch #2 is $14.68 including tax\nDInner is $25.98 including tax  (Payment must be by cheque\, preferably in Canadian dollars.)
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/rethinking-canid-human-relations/
LOCATION:Brock University\, Pond Inlet\, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines\, ON L2S 3A1 Canada
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