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LAST-MODIFIED:20181009T133858Z
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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
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CREATED:20180919T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180919T210323Z
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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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181103T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181103T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20181026T141651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T141651Z
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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:20260404T184433
CREATED:20181026T141853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T142017Z
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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:20260404T184433
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
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CREATED:20180828T231157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180828T231157Z
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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:20260404T184433
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181117T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181118T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181118T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181129T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181129T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20181130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20181130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190321T160000
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DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20190417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20190418T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191013T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191013T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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:20260404T184433
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:20260404T184433
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/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191122T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20191130T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20191031T172050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191031T172050Z
UID:938-1575108000-1575118800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Vegan Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION: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.\nI 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!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/vegan-cooking-class/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20200226T093736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T032440Z
UID:964-1584212400-1584219600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Prison Farms - Sanctuary or Slaughterhouse
DESCRIPTION:Evolve Our Prison Farms was founded in 2016 by Calvin Neufeld and Calvin will be speaking about this project.\nEvolve 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. \nRefreshments will be served. Q&A
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/prison-farms-sanctuary-or-slaughterhouse/
LOCATION:7 Gale Cres.\, St. catharines\, 7 Gale Cr\, st catharines\, ON\, L2R 7M8\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20200325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20200326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20200226T095136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200226T095136Z
UID:967-1585130400-1585252800@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Spring Bazaar at Fairview
DESCRIPTION: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.\nWe 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!\nPlease come along and see what bargains you can bag!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/spring-bazaar-at-fairview/
LOCATION:Fairview Mall\, 285 Geneva st\, st catharines\, ON\, L2N 2G1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201026T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20200721T190746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T191056Z
UID:1072-1603702800-1605027600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Purple Poppy
DESCRIPTION:Staring on the 26th October/’20 – we will be offering our ‘purple poppy’ in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. \nNiagara 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.  \nAnimals 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. \nAnimals used in wars are not heroes; they are victims.  They do not give their lives; their lives are taken. \nIf you would like to wear a purple poppy\, contact us!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/purple-poppy-2/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20211029T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20211111T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20211014T151027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211014T151027Z
UID:1172-1635465600-1636673400@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Purple Poppy Days
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/purple-poppy-days/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220506T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20221127T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20220506T195455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220506T200516Z
UID:1207-1651824000-1669568400@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Watch for our upcoming billboard
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/watch-for-our-upcoming-billboard/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20231006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20231206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20231006T202211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T204419Z
UID:1271-1696579200-1701882000@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:T-shirts & Tote-bags for sale
DESCRIPTION:We are selling off ‘Go Vegan’ t-shirts for $15 and tote-bags for $5.\nLadies 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.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/t-shirts-tote-bags-for-sale/
LOCATION:11 Bond Street\, St. Catharines\, Unit 105\, st. catharines\, ON\, L2R 4Z4\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231127
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20231018T153030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T200737Z
UID:1284-1700870400-1701043199@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Event at Ren's Pets
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdoption Event Flyer\nFeaturing Lance\, Ryder\, Elise\, Scotch\, Bourbon and many more. Come out and meet your new best friend!
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/kittens-at-rens-pets/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20240404T155121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T155121Z
UID:1311-1711958400-1714323600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:NAfA Hosts Billboard - World Week for Animals in Laboratories
DESCRIPTION:World Week for Animals in Laboratories \nAs 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
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/nafa-hosts-billboard-world-week-for-animals-in-laboratories/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20241027T193851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T193851Z
UID:1343-1730016000-1730739600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Purple Poppy Pins
DESCRIPTION:Remember the animals with a purple poppy. \nAnimals 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.\nOn 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.\nThis 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.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/purple-poppy-pins/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20250125T165237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250125T165611Z
UID:1352-1738404000-1738425600@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:Adoption Event at Pet Bro\, 300 Lincoln Street\, Welland
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nIf you are looking for a new ‘companion’ cat\, come out and meet the animals we have for adoption.
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/adoption-event-at-pet-bro-300-lincoln-street-welland/
LOCATION:ON
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTSTAMP:20260404T184433
CREATED:20250402T024159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T025536Z
UID:1387-1743379200-1745798399@niagaraactionforanimals.org
SUMMARY:NAfA Hosts 3 Billboards – in April
DESCRIPTION: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:\nNiagara Street\, at the corner of Church Street\,\nMerritt Street\, at Chestnut Street East &\nVine Street and Carlton Street
URL:https://niagaraactionforanimals.org/event/nafa-hosts-3-billboards-in-april/
LOCATION:ON
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