WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP
Genocide by Israel in what remains of Palestine is evident. Yet Canada has given $28 million in weapons to Israel from October 7th to December. Canada has shown unwavering support for genocide.
Right now, we need to harness our collective energy, and urge Canada to call for a permanent ceasefire, to advocate for an end to the illegal siege of Palestine (Gaza and the West Bank), and to place sanctions on Israel now. Remember, how you speak out for injustice against Palestine today, is how you would have spoken out or remained silent during the Holocaust.
KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
Keep learning! Keep educating and informing yourself on Palestine, history, the creation of Israel, as well as historic Palestine. Oppression is only possible through mass consent. And consent is only bought by ignorance.
Beyond this, research the history of Palestine, the history of Zionism. Ancient Palestinian history. Learn about colonization and orientalism. There are other related genocides happening right now in Congo, Sudan, and in many other regions. The more you learn, the more you will understand your role as a Canadian tax payer, and the role of Canada in these genocides.
ATTEND PROTESTS:
Protests happen every week in Calgary. Follow @jfpcalgary to stay up to date.
ATTEND OTHER ACTIVIST INITATIVES:
Write letters to the MPs and Trudeau to place pressure to call for a ceasefire and to sanction Israel. Follow @yycpalestine2024 and @watermelonfoundation to stay up to date regarding events in Calgary.
BOYCOTT:
Boycott is a simple but powerful way to urge companies to stop profiting and directly funding the Genocide in Palestine. Placing pressure on university institutions that have partnerships with Israel as well as arms companies that directly supply Israel with weapons. You can check out the @UofC_Divest4Pal, @Rocks4Pal, @sjp.uofa, @sphrmcgill to stay up to date on student movements working hard for economic divestment from genocide by Canadian universities.
To learn more about the boycott movement, click here. The main brands and companies being boycotted include McDonalds, Starbucks, Disney (you can always stream your favorites!), SodaStream, Coca-Cola, Nestle, Sabra Hummus (and the Sabra brand). Click here for a greater list. Remember boycotts work when they're targeted. If you can't boycott everything, boycott what you can, especially the companies outlined above.
DONATE:
UNRWA and Islamic Relief are some of the many places to donate to Palestine. Right now Israel has closed down all borders and people cannot leave or enter, and no aid is allowed in. You can also donate to countless GoFundMe's online, found on social media and Instagram.