Niagara Action for Animals

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!

Easter Bazaar
2019-04-17 10:00 - 2019-04-18 19:00 | ON
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.

Jane Goodall in Hamilton
2019-04-11 19:00 | ON
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

Thinking About Animals - Whales & Others in Captivity
2019-03-21 16:00 - 19:00 | Brock University, Pond Inlet, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines, ON L2S 3A1 Canada
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.
Lori 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.
Her 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.
The event also features Dr. Amy Fitzgerald of the University of Windsor who will speak on Animal Rights and Environmentalism.
Everyone is Welcome

Shorthills Vigil - final 2
2018-11-30 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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.

Shorthills Deer Vigil - final 2
2018-11-29 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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.

Short Hills Vigil
2018-11-18 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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.
The additional dates for this year’s “Deer Herd Reduction” in Short Hills Park are as follows: Thursday Nov. 29th and Friday Nov. 30th.
If 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
Voice your opposition about this attack on the deer and the once peaceful park.

Short Hills Vigils
2018-11-17 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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..
The 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.
If 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

Carol Adams new book Protest Kitchen
2018-11-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Marilyn I Walker School of Fine & Performing Arts, 15 Artists' Common, st catharines, Ontario, L2R 4H5, Canada
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.
To register, please fill out this form: https://goo.gl/forms/j6SmmeizpZDY6gwq1 (you may have to cut & paste to your browser)
And here is the event page from facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/263599201164268/
This event is co-hosted by Professor Keri Cronin, Visual Arts at Brock and Niagara Action for Animals.

Vegfest London
2018-11-10 10:00 - 18:00 | Metroland Media Agriplex, 845 Florence St., London, Ontario, Canada

The Rise of Animal Rights Law in Canada
2018-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Brock University, 1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way, st catharines, ON, L2S 3A1, Canada
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)

Demo for Deer at Short Hills
2018-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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..
The 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.
If 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

Demo for Deer at Short Hills
2018-11-03 16:30 - 18:30 | ON
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..
The 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.
If 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

Vegan Potluck
2018-10-21 17:00 - 20:00 | ON
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.
Everyone 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.
An 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.
Please 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.

Adoption Weekend
2018-10-12 10:00 - 2018-10-14 16:00 | ON
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!

NAfA's fall Bazaar
2018-10-10 10:00 - 2018-10-11 20:00 | Fairview Mall, 285 Geneva st, st catharines, ON, L2N 2G1, Canada
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!

Closing Day Demo; Marineland
2018-10-07 11:00 - 14:30 | Marineland, 7657 portage road, Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6X8, Canada
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 …
After 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.
Join us thanksgiving weekend, on the right side of the fence! 11 a.m. – be there!
Bring clothing appropriate to the forecasted weather, water, sunscreen, etc. But please leave your companion animals at home.

Vegfest Guelph
2018-09-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Riverside Park, 709 Woolwich Street, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Potluck with James Strecker reading!
2018-09-16 17:00 - 19:30 | ON
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.

Peterborough VegFest
2018-09-16 | ON
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
Free Admission

Toronto Veg Food Fest
2018-09-09 12:00 - 19:00, 2018-09-08 12:00 - 21:00, 2018-09-07 16:00 - 21:00 | Harbourfront Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Labour Day Weekend at Marineland
2018-09-02 11:00 - 15:00 | ON
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.
Since 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.

Ultimate Rodeo Protest
2018-08-31 17:00 - 18:30 | Niagara Region Exhibition, 1100 Niagara St N,, Welland, Ontario, L3C 1M6, Canada
The rodeo is coming to town again. Help us show them we don’t want them coming back to Niagara!

Demo for Carriage Horses
2018-07-28 12:00 - 15:00 | ON
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.
Please 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!
Please note: AWfAN asks that there be no shouting or yelling because this can spook/frighten the horses.
If 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.

VegFest
2018-07-07 11:00 - 18:00 | ON
Kitchener – Waterloo VegFest
The 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!

Drop In Day
2018-06-04 12:00 - 16:00 | NAfA House, 94 Welland Ave., St Catharines, ON, L2R 2N1, Canada
This will be our last drop-in day at the NAfA house until August 20th. We all need a break from time to time, but will come back with renewed vigour!

NAfA goes to VegFest
2018-06-03 11:00 - 18:00 | ON
NAfA is proud to be a sponsor of Niagara VegFest; look for our table there. The Niagara VegFest is multi-site annual event that takes place in downtown St. Catharines, at the Market Square.
The festival is a celebration the many benefits of a healthy, compassionate, plant-based lifestyle and showcases exhibitors, vendors, and speakers from the Niagara region and beyond.

First Yard Sale '18
2018-05-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Canada
Our first Yard Sale for the season will be Saturday May 26th (weather permitting and with a rain-date of June 2nd), at the NAfA house – 94 Welland Avenue in St. Catharines. We have so many nice things to sell and the proceeds go for our various programs. Please let us know if you can help on the day!
