Marineland closing-day Demo
2019-10-13 11:00 - 14:30 (America/Toronto) | Marineland, 7657 portage road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X8, Canada
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.
Closing 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.
Wear or bring appropriate clothing and water – but please leave companion animals at home!

Fairview Fall Bazaar
2019-10-23 10:00 - 2019-10-24 19:00 | Fairview Mall, 285 Geneva st, st catharines, ON, L2N 2G1, Canada
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.
We have a good supply of new & nearly new items, including household goods, decor, children’s toys & stuffies & books, jewellery, framed prints and pet ‘stuff’.
We hope you can come by and see what bargains you can find or just pop by for a chat.

Purple Poppy
2019-10-29 00:00 - 2019-11-11 23:30
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.
The 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.
Animals 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.
“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
Niagara Action for Animals will provide purple poppies for the 2 weeks leading up to Remembrance Day.

RETHINKING CANID-HUMAN RELATIONS
2019-11-21 08:00 - 2019-11-22 17:30 | Brock University, Pond Inlet, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 Canada
Sponsored by Department of Sociology, Brock University; Niagara Action for Animals; Social Science & Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Our 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?
This 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.
Papers are welcomed on topics such as the following:
• historical & contemporary relations with canids;
• canids, commodification, capitalism;
• canid behaviour, cognition, emotions;
• canids in art & culture; representation;
• canid conservation;
• canids in captivity; zoos;
• pet-keeping; breeding;
• canid companions, housing, family
• fighting, racing, other forms of exploitation;
• abuse, cruelty, neglect, violence & law;
• rescue & sanctuary;
• community/street dogs;
• use of canids for food, fur, laboratory tools;
• use of dogs as service & therapeutic tools;
• cultural imperialism, postcolonialism, decolonization & canids.
We encourage papers that take a critical perspective and consider trans-species social justice.
The 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…
Participants include contributors to the book as well as other academics and activists with a particular interest in canids.
Registration is free, the conference is open to all.
Our keynote speakers are:
Francis 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.
Peter 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.
We 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.
Order vegan meals for conference!: animalconference@brocku.ca
Payable by cheque to Department of Sociology, Brock University
Lunch Thursday Lunch #1 is $13.55 including tax
Lunch #2 is $14.68 including tax
DInner is $25.98 including tax (Payment must be by cheque, preferably in Canadian dollars.)

Vegan Cooking Class
2019-11-30 10:00 - 13:00
A vegan cooking class is now confirmed for Saturday November 30th from 10 a.m. til 1 p.m. (it is being led by Melissa Aubertin, dietician). We are suggesting a small token fee of $10 which will help cover costs of food and of course you get to eat the results of the class. So, if you are interested in attending, we still have a few places left; please p.m. nafa9@sympatico.ca for more details.
I think it will be great fun and a chance to learn a few new things and spend time with folks who are looking for that vegan experience!

Prison Farms - Sanctuary or Slaughterhouse
2020-03-14 19:00 - 21:00 | 7 Gale Cres., St. catharines, 7 Gale Cr, st catharines, ON, L2R 7M8, Canada
Evolve Our Prison Farms was founded in 2016 by Calvin Neufeld and Calvin will be speaking about this project.
Evolve is a 100% volunteer-run, supported by experts in law, criminology, environmental science, labour studies, social work and animal therapy, as well as hundreds of prisoners and thousands of Canadians. Evolve Our Prison Farms supports plant-based “green” agriculture which could be coupled with a recognized model of animal-assisted therapy (no slaughter or farming of animals). They oppose the government’s intention to establish prison beef and dairy operations, and using prisoners to butcher animals in an onsite prison abattoir.
Refreshments will be served. Q&A

Spring Bazaar at Fairview
2020-03-25 10:00 - 2020-03-26 20:00 | Fairview Mall, 285 Geneva st, st catharines, ON, L2N 2G1, Canada
At least twice a year, NAfA holds a bazaar at the Fairview Mall. They are well supported events, both by volunteers and shoppers. So, there we are again on Wednesday March 25 and Thursday March 26 at the ‘Zehr’s’ end of the mall – during mall hours.
We never know what our donated items will be – but currently have a good selection of glassware, giftware, kitchen items, children’s games/toys, books, jewellery, ‘pet’ supplies, in-good-condition books, accessories and more!
Please come along and see what bargains you can bag!

Purple Poppy
2020-10-26 09:00 - 2020-11-10 17:00
Staring on the 26th October/’20 – we will be offering our ‘purple poppy’ in the lead-up to Remembrance Day.
Niagara Action for Animals wants to remember the hidden victims and will offer members and friends a purple poppy to wear alongside the traditional red one, 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 in war.
Animals have been used in wars as messengers, for mine and bomb detection & scouting, tasked with carrying men & machinery and sent to the battlegrounds. They were and have continued to be subjected to wounding, biological and chemical experiments, etc. in defense laboratories. As well, animals living in areas of combat have no choice; they are caught up as victims of wars.
Animals used in wars are not heroes; they are victims. They do not give their lives; their lives are taken.
If you would like to wear a purple poppy, contact us!

Purple Poppy Days
2021-10-29 00:00 - 2021-11-11 23:30
Animals used in wars are not heroes; they are victims. They do not give their lives; their lives are taken. Animals have been used in wars as messengers, for mine & bomb detection and scouting. They were tasked with carrying men and machinery and sent to the battlegrounds. Animals who lived in areas of combat were also caught up as victims of war not of their own making and over which they had no control.
For the 5th year, NAfA wants to remember these hidden victims of war, by offering members & friends a purple poppy to wear alongside the traditional red one. This in memory of the millions of animals who were and are still used, and often killed in wars.

Watch for our upcoming billboard
2022-05-06 08:00 - 2022-11-27 17:00
In 2022, we are doing a total of 16 weeks advertising on billboards. You will see them mid-June, again in the 2nd week of September, and end of October/1st week of November. The board pictured above was up at the end of March/early April near Gales Gas Bar on Welland Avenue, St. Catharines. We will be changing the image on upcoming boards to include pigs and chickens …if you drive along Welland Avenue, watch for them!

T-shirts & Tote-bags for sale
2023-10-06 08:00 - 2023-12-06 17:00 | 11 Bond Street, St. Catharines, Unit 105, st. catharines, ON, L2R 4Z4, Canada
We are selling off ‘Go Vegan’ t-shirts for $15 and tote-bags for $5.
Ladies t-shirts, both Coral and Black come in small, medium & large. Men’s come in medium, large and extra-large. Totes are available in both gold as pictured and purple. Email niagaraactionforanimals@sympatico.ca to organize a time to meet at NAfA’s Bond Street address.

Adoption Event at Ren's Pets
2023-11-25 - 2023-11-26
Niagara Action For Animals will be on location at Ren’s Pets Depot November 25th and 26th from 10am to 4pm with all our available kittens looking for their forever homes.
Adoption Event Flyer
Featuring Lance, Ryder, Elise, Scotch, Bourbon and many more. Come out and meet your new best friend!

NAfA Hosts Billboard - World Week for Animals in Laboratories
2024-04-01 08:00 - 2024-04-28 17:00
World Week for Animals in Laboratories
As part of World Week for Animals in Laboratories and in conjunction with TAVA (Toronto Anti-Vivisection Alliance) NAfA is hosting a billboard for the 4 weeks leading up to this year’s date: April 27th. You can see the billboard on Niagara Street, 200 feet north of Church Street (east side), St. Catharines

Purple Poppy Pins
2024-10-27 08:00 - 2024-11-04 17:00
Remember the animals with a purple poppy.
Animals used in wars are not heroes; they are victims. They do not give their lives; their lives are taken. Animals have been used in wars as messengers, for mine and bomb detection & scouting. They were tasked with carrying machinery & men and sent to the battlegrounds. Animals who lived in areas of combat were also caught up as victims of wars, not of their own making and over which they had no control.
On Remembrance Day and as part of the 8th year of NAfA’s purple poppy campaign, we want to remember these hidden victims of war by once again offering members and friends a purple poppy to wear alongside the traditional red one, in memory of the millions of animals who were (and are still) used and often killed in war.
This year NAfA has a limited number of metal poppy pins (as pictured) and will give one to anyone who would like one. Just email us at nafa9@sympatico.ca or call us on either 905-682-4970 or 905-688-5749. Give us your name and address, including postal code and we’ll pop one into the mail for you.

Adoption Event at Pet Bro, 300 Lincoln Street, Welland
2025-02-01 10:00 - 16:00
February 1 & 2 between 10 am & 4 pm. It would be helpful if our members and friends could print the poster (clic on ‘find out more’ and post it wherever you can; at the library, convenience store, at work, etc. or share with friends and colleagues.
If you are looking for a new ‘companion’ cat, come out and meet the animals we have for adoption.

NAfA Hosts 3 Billboards – in April
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-27
As part of the Anti-Vivisection World Protest and World Day for Animals in Laboratories and in conjunction with TAVA (The Anti-Vivisection Alliance) NAfA is hosting a billboard for the 4 weeks leading up to this year’s date: April 26th. You can see the billboards at the following locations in St. Catharines:
Niagara Street, at the corner of Church Street,
Merritt Street, at Chestnut Street East &
Vine Street and Carlton Street
