Animal Rights Toronto

Cube of Truth: Toronto: February 11th: 3:00PM
2024-02-11 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Hudson’s Bay Queen St (under the Queen Street bridge)
If you are interested in staying up to date on future chapter activity, please join the following volunteer group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888163914763063/
The Cube of Truth is a street outreach campaign that employs direct action with the public, in a structured manner. We use standard practice footage displayed on screens to expose the truth about animal agriculture to the public and one on one conversations to educate them about animal exploitation. Before attending a Cube of Truth it is mandatory that you learn our AV Outreach Protocol of by watching the full “Holding Non-Vegans Accountable” outreach workshop and reading our AV Outreach Protocol document:
Holding Non-Vegans Accountable Workshop:
https://bit.ly/holdingnonvegansaccountable
AV Outreach Protocol:
http://bit.ly/AVOutreachProtocol
Masks, signs, outreach cards and video playing devices are provided by the organisers.
When attending a Cube of Truth, please do not bring bags or personal belongings unless you absolutely need to. If you do, this means you will be wearing your bag for the duration of the event, so pack lightly. Any items brought to the Cube are your responsibility. ORGANISERS WILL NOT BE STORING AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN ANY WAY.
Always wear weather appropriate, PLAIN BLACK or AV branded clothing without any graphics, including logos of other organisations and/or vegan messages. This is essential to our aesthetic. You can purchase official AV clothing on our website: cubeoftruth.com. Absolutely no animal derived clothing and no fake fur (including faux fur trims) is to be worn at a Cube of Truth.
Respect AV chapter organisers and other volunteers at all times, adhere to our structure and represent our core values while attending a Cube of Truth. The seriousness and professionalism of our actions are directly proportional to how the public perceives us.
Thank You for Standing With Us.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

National Anti-Fur Day Banner Drop Toronto
2024-02-10 15:00 - 16:00 | Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2N1, CA
After the National Anti-Fur Day Banner Drop in Burlington, join Fur Free Toronto, Not Your Skin and DxE Toronto for a banner drop in Nathan Philips square beside the iconic Toronto sign.
Help us spread the message about the fur industry and why it needs to end.
Please dress for the weather.
If you have any questions please contact Fur Free Toronto or Not Your Skin.
Share with friends!
See you there!
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Vegan Valentines Market
2024-02-10 11:00 - 16:00 | The Redwood Theatre, 1300 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, M4L 1Y7, CA
Details coming soon!
25 vendors! All vegan. Food and all the good stuff!
Become a vendor: email sausagepartytoronto@gmail.com
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

National Anti-Fur Day Banner Drop
2024-02-10 11:00 - 13:00 | 5051 Harvester Road in the Tim Hortons parking lot, 5051 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Please join National-Anti Fur Day Burlington, Not Your Skin, DxE Toronto and Fur Free Toronto for a banner drop to honour National Anti-Fur Day. We will be holding a banner saying “Animals are someone not something. Don’t wear fur” off the 403 overpass.
We will be meeting at 5051 Harvester Road in the Tim Hortons parking lot.
Please dress for the weather. Your safety is our biggest priority. We will go over safety guidelines before the banner drop when walking about 5 minutes to our destination.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Not Your Skin.
Thank you for your participation and hope to see you there.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

National Anti-Fur Day 2024
2024-02-09 14:00 - 16:00 | 170 College St, 170 College St, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3E3, Canada
Join Fur Free Toronto, We The Free, Not Your Skin, End Fur Farming Ontario and DxE Toronto for National Anti-Fur Day 2024.
We will be hosting at the intersection of College St & King’s College Rd. (Please type in your GPS 170 College St Toronto).
We will be spreading awareness about the fur farming industry and give the general public information to help us end this horrific industry.
Please dress for the weather conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns please message Fur Free Toronto or Not Your Skin!
See you there.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Weekly PBT Toronto Campaign Planning & Potluck
2024-02-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Wishbone Animal Rights Lab, Suite 305, 600 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1M6, Canada
Join us every Thursday at 5:00 PM at Wishbone Animal Rights Lab 600 Bay St. Suite 305 for a Plant Based Treaty Canada-wide campaign planning and vegan potluck.
We will brainstorm ideas to get Toronto and other cities to endorse the Plant Based Treaty and implement plant-based policies in response to the climate, ocean, biodiversity and animal crisis.
We encourage people to bring anything vegan to share with the attendees. If you’re unable to, just bring yourself.
See you.

Dairy is Scary Outreach and Banner Drop at Maple Leafs Practice - Nathan Phillips Square
2024-02-08 10:30 - 12:30 | Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2N1, CA
The Toronto Maple Leafs are holding their annual outdoor practice at Nathan Phillips Square on Thursday at noon. As you may know, the team is sponsored by the dairy farmers of ontario and sport a logo that says ‘milk’ in the team jerseys. We will meet at the NW corner of Queen and Bay to do anti dairy outreach and a WTF cube. At noon we will head to the upper levels of NPS with a large ‘Dairy is Scary’ banner and signs. This also coincides nicely with the dairy industry’s ‘Februdairy’ campaign.
Check event page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/1036848977416974

Toronto Pig Save weekly vigil for the Pigs
2024-02-07 08:30 - 10:00 | Fearmans Pork Inc., 821 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON, Burlington, L7L 4W9, CA
Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to, and to speak up for, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearman’s slaughterhouses.
Placards, leaflets, support are provided.
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Please read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.
☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful.
1) The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness, to see the reality, to connect, to document, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time.
2) Truck Drivers:
Though we don’t respect what they are doing for a living, let’s respect the drivers for giving us this time to show the world the plight of farmed animals.
3) Slaughterhouse Workers:
Some workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of a negative reaction. Break the cycle of violence.
????‍ Keep Arms out of the truck:
We’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons:
1) The truck may suddenly move, trapping/taking you with it.
2) Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.
3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress.
❤️????❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you.

Toronto Cow Save Vigil for the Cows
2024-02-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-01-09 10:00 - 12:00 | St. Helens Meat Packers Ltd, 1-3 Glen Scarlett Rd., Toronto, Ontario, M6N 1P5, Canada
Toronto Cow Save holds vigils for the cows to bear witness to, to speak up for, and to bring awareness to the hundreds of lives who are needlessly and violently stolen daily at Toronto slaughterhouses.
Please join us! Bring a friend. Be their voice.
Placards, leaflets, and support are provided.
Learn more at TorontoCowSave.com

Dairy Is Scary All Star Outreach
2024-02-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Maple Leaf Square, 65 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 0A7, Canada
Join us at Scotia Bank Arena where Toronto is hosting the 2024 NHL All Star Game. We will be raising awareness about the realities of the dairy industry that, sadly, is the sponsor of our own Toronto Maple Leafs. We will do this by handing out ‘So Delicious’ Ice Cream Sandwiches along with ‘DairyTruth’ leaflets and, of course we’ll have large signage! Give-Aways are always fun – people like free things and 1500 of them will get to see how great non dairy ice cream tastes! The game starts at 3pm so we want to be there by 2 pm to start handing out the goods! If you have a Leafs jersey, or can borrow one, please wear it!! We will give you an X’d out ‘milk’ logo to pin on it!
Thanks so much to Amanda Oakes for helping with the graphics!
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

UGG Protest
2024-02-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Yorkdale Park, 256 Ranee Ave, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Join Not Your Skin, DxE Toronto and Fur Free Toronto asking UGG to ban the use of sheepskin within their company.
We will be meeting at Yorkdale Park then walking into Yorkdale Mall. This is a peaceful protest. We are against any form of harassment or discrimination.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Not Your Skin.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

DEMONSTRATION AT FORD’S P.C. POLICY CONVENTION
2024-02-03 08:00 - 16:00 | Niagara Falls Convention Centre
A full-scale demonstration in front of the people we need to hear us the most … Doug Ford, all the MPPs (likely including Graydon Smith), and registered Conservative Party members.
This is an All-Day affair, and we want to ensure we’re seen and heard, so we’re committing to have no less than 2 of the 3 co-hosts present out front at any given time from 8am-4pm.
The Convention registration and breakfast run from 8am-10am, with the first session immediately after that, so this will likely be the time frame that sees the most amount of traffic, and maybe catches Doug arriving. Please make it for this time if at all possible.
The next best option would be approx 1pm-4pm to catch the people who aren’t attending the afternoon sessions in order to freshen up before the dinner event which starts at 5:30pm.
FYI – a press release will be going out soon to invite the media to come see us that day. It would be more enticing for them if more of you were registered to attend when they look in to this.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Weekly PBT Toronto Campaign Planning & Potluck
2024-02-01 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-01-25 17:00 - 20:00 | Wishbone Animal Rights Lab, Suite 305, 600 Bay Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1M6, Canada
Join our Plant Based Treaty Canada-wide campaign planning open meetings and vegan potluck every Thursday 5pm-8pm!
Bring yourself!!! – Bring a dish to share if possible, but your presence and support are the most important!
We meet weekly! Very often at our regular location, the Animal Rights Lab, located at 600 Bay Street – suite 305 *see notes below
We might have a different meeting location every once in a while, which is announced here at the “Discussion” down below.
Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions!
We hope to see you soon! Click going or interested to receive updates promptly and feel free to invite and bring friends!
____________________________________________________________________
We have been brainstorming and executing ideas to get Toronto and other cities to endorse the Plant Based Treaty; implement plant-based policies in response to the climate, ocean, biodiversity and animal crisis; working with people, institutions and supportive businesses. Be a part of the change you wish to see!
____________________________________________________________________
*Please note that the doors at the lab and elevator are open and available if you arrive before 5pm; and after 5pm, please call (647) 904-5285 (our sign with number will be at the door too), so we can let you in right away.

Vegan Outreach at Bay & Dundas
2024-02-01 15:30 - 16:30 | Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, M5H 2N1, CA
Join Animal Rights Toronto and the Plant based treaty for some outreach – opportunity to hold signs, hand out leaflets.
We’ll meet on the SE side of the intersection of Bay and Dundas opposite the Wishbone AR lab.
This will only be just over an hour, with the opportunity to join the plant based treaty potluck at Wishbone AR lab afterwards at 600 Bay Street.

Toronto Pig Save weekly vigil for the Pigs
2024-01-31 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-01-24 08:30 - 10:00, 2024-01-17 08:30 - 10:00 | Fearmans Pork Inc., 821 Appleby Line, Burlington, ON, Burlington, L7L 4W9, CA
Don’t turn away. Please join us to bear witness to, and to speak up for, the thousands of baby pigs whose lives are needlessly and violently stolen from them daily at Fearman’s slaughterhouses.
Placards, leaflets, support are provided.
——————————-
Please read these vigil and safety notes prior to attending.
☮️ Keeping Save Movement vigils peaceful.
1) The purpose of Save Movement vigils is to bear witness, to see the reality, to connect, to document, then to share with others. To bring peace to a violent space. Disruptions can take place at a different time.
2) Truck Drivers:
Though we don’t respect what they are doing for a living, let’s respect the drivers for giving us this time to show the world the plight of farmed animals.
3) Slaughterhouse Workers:
Some workers may try to taunt (though rarely anymore). Offer a wave or peace sign instead of a negative reaction. Break the cycle of violence.
Keep Arms out of the truck:
We’ve experienced a few serious injuries from vigil attendees putting hands/arms into the truck. Please avoid the temptation to reach inside for the following reasons:
1) The truck may suddenly move, trapping/taking you with it.
2) Pigs are extremely large and heavy beings. Though they may not intend to hurt, a human arm may frighten them and simple movement can crush or break bones. Instead, offer your hand just at the opening of the truck. Some pigs will choose to come to you and sniff/lick your hand.
3) Fear. Many of these beings have not known kind human hands in the past. This may cause them stress.
❤️❤️ Thank you for your understanding and for coming to bear witness and to be their voice. Please bring a friend. They desperately need you.

AV Toronto Cube of Truth: Keele Subway Station
2024-01-27 15:00 - 18:00 | Keele Subway Station, 21 Keele St, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 2J8, Canada
If you are interested in staying up to date on future chapter activity, please join the following volunteer group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1888163914763063/
The Cube of Truth is a street outreach campaign that employs direct action with the public, in a structured manner. We use standard practice footage displayed on screens to expose the truth about animal agriculture to the public and one on one conversations to educate them about animal exploitation. Before attending a Cube of Truth it is mandatory that you learn our AV Outreach Protocol of by watching the full “Holding Non-Vegans Accountable” outreach workshop and reading our AV Outreach Protocol document:
Holding Non-Vegans Accountable Workshop:
https://bit.ly/holdingnonvegansaccountable
AV Outreach Protocol:
http://bit.ly/AVOutreachProtocol
Masks, signs, outreach cards and video playing devices are provided by the organizers.
When attending a Cube of Truth, please do not bring bags or personal belongings unless you absolutely need to. If you do, this means you will be wearing your bag for the duration of the event, so pack lightly. Any items brought to the Cube are your responsibility. ORGANIZERS WILL NOT BE STORING AND ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN ANY WAY.
Always wear weather appropriate, PLAIN BLACK or AV branded clothing without any graphics, including logos of other organizations and/or vegan messages. This is essential to our aesthetic. You can purchase official AV clothing on our website: cubeoftruth.com. Absolutely no animal derived clothing and no fake fur (including faux fur trims) is to be worn at a Cube of Truth.
Respect AV chapter organizers and other volunteers at all times, adhere to our structure and represent our core values while attending a Cube of Truth. The seriousness and professionalism of our actions are directly proportional to how the public perceives us.
Thank You for Standing With Us.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Veganuary celebration at "La Taula Verde"
2024-01-23 10:30 - 2024-01-31 19:30 | Gerstein Science Information Centre, 9 King's College Circle, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Come celebrate VEGANUARY by supporting vegan restaurant & cafe ” La Taula verde” at Gerstein library at U of T
La Taula Verde Café is a popular place to socialize. It has wifi so you can eat and work (or play).
La Taula Verde will offer entire vegan food and drinks for January as a participant of #veganuary to improve sustainability & reduce carbon emissions, land and water use.
This is based on the recommendation of the latest report ” Safe and Just” by Plant Based Treaty vegan donut economics approach to the food system.
Download the report here: https://plantbasedtreaty.org/vegandonuteconomics/
La Taula verde Accepts Flex Dollars with UeaT meal plans
Features TeaBot gourmet tea vending machine and other vending machines
Two microwaves available
ATM at entrance
For current hours, visit U of T Food Services.
Note: Food is not permitted in any other areas of the library
Location
1-below, outer lobby (by main entrance)

WTF 3 Minute Challenge | Toronto, Ontario | January 20th 2024
2024-01-20 14:30 - 17:30 | 595 BAY STREET TORONTO, 595 BAY STREET, TORONTO, Ontario, M5G 2R3, Canada
The event will be held right across from Wishbone Animal Rights Lab. We may switch to a Diamond, if the weather isnt the greatest. Social afterwards at the lab we are thinking to do a potluck, let us know if that interests you.
The 3 Minute Movie Challenge is a unique way for members of the public to learn standard practices of the animal agriculture industry. They are invited to view a 5 minute video in exchange for a vegan treat. Please join us for this impactful form of advocacy.
We would love for everyone that wants a branded t-shirt to be able to have one!
to buy merch, go to http://gear.activism.wtf – all branded clothing is sold at only a small surplus above cost price, with the extra set aside to help an activist who can’t afford a t-shirt. if you want a t-shirt but can’t afford one, message your organiser to request a discounted (or free) t-shirt. By buying full price gear you are supporting disadvantaged activists.
Signs and resource cards to hand out will be provided.
Remember to register for MyStats and create a referral code in order to track your activism, here is an easy getting started guide: https://drive.google.com/…/1oJ1cIEi98jVhG1Mv9an…/view…
For more information, go to www.activism.wtf/mystats
Please try to set up your account before the event, if you have any issues, then please arrive early so that one of the organisers can help you.
MyStats login: http://3movies.wtf/login
If you would like to prepare your vegan advocacy skills in advance, here are a few resources we recommend:
https://www.activism.wtf/training
The event will start with an important briefing, so please aim to arrive 10 minutes early in case you experience delays.
Everyone is welcome!
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Adidas Head Office Protest
2024-01-19 13:00 - 14:30 | Adidas Head Office, 8100 York Regional Rd 27, Woodbridge, Ontario, L4H 3N2, Canada
Following our 3 day online actions, join us as we peacefully protest Adidas head office asking them to ban the sale of kangaroo skin.
Our meeting location will be posted shortly.
Dress for the weather. Bring water if needed.
This is a peaceful protest. We are against any form of discrimination.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Not Your Skin.
Thank you for your participation. Please share with friends.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

Weekly PBT Toronto Campaign Planning & Potluck
2024-01-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Ontario
Join our Plant Based Treaty Canada-wide campaign planning open meetings and vegan potluck every Thursday 5pm-8pm!
Bring yourself!!! – Bring a dish to share if possible, but your presence and support are the most important!
We meet weekly! Very often at our regular location, the Animal Rights Lab, located at 600 Bay Street – suite 305 *see notes below in regards to accessibility*
We might have a different meeting location every once in a while, which is announced at the Plant Based Treaty page/event page.
Feel free to contact us at any time if you have any questions!
We hope to see you soon!
Click going or interested to receive updates promptly and feel free to invite and bring friends!
____________________________________________________________________
We have been brainstorming and executing ideas to get Toronto and other cities to endorse the Plant Based Treaty; implement plant-based policies in response to the climate, ocean, biodiversity and animal crisis; working with people, institutions and supportive businesses. Be a part of the change you wish to see!
____________________________________________________________________
*Please note that the doors at the lab and elevator are open and available if you arrive before 5pm; and after 5pm, please call (647) 904-5285 (our sign with number will be at the door too), so we can let you in right away.

Chicken Chat!
2024-01-17 11:00 | Online Event
Join Andrea (Happily Ever Esther Farm Sanctuary) and Christine (Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary) for a special Facebook Live event on January 17th at 11am, where they will be chatting about all things chicken-related!
-chicken facts
-health: vet care, importance of regular health checks, common health concerns
-talking about individual chicken residents at both sanctuaries
-the effects of HPAI
-and more!
Have any questions to be answered during the event? Ask them here!

Adidas 3 Day Online Actions
2024-01-16 10:00 - 2024-01-18 17:00 | Online Event
Take part in a 3 day online action asking Adidas to ban the sale of Kangaroo leather within their business.
Day 1: Comment Blast on Adidas social medias
Day 2: Phone Blast calling their customer service line
Day 3: Email Blast send a pre-written email asking them to ban the sale of Kangaroo skin.
Each action will be posted at 10:00am EST across FB and Instagram. Please share with your friends.
More details of these actions will be posted the day of.
We are against any form of oppression or any hate messages.
If you have any questions please reach out to Not Your Skin.
These actions will be following an in person protest at Adidas head office in Vaughan, Ontario. That event will be posted and shared.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates.

AV Toronto Cube of Truth: Keele Station
2024-01-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Keele Subway Station, 21 Keele St, Toronto, Ontario, M6P 2J8, Canada

Cancelled
2024-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | 5051 Harvest Rd, Burlington Tim Hortons Parking Lot, 5051 Harvest Rd, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Cancelled Due to High Winds.
Anti-Fur Banner Drop
Please join Not Your Skin, Fur Free Toronto & DxE Toronto for a Banner Drop off of a 403 overpass. We will be holding a banner saying “Animals are someone not something. Don’t Wear Fur”
We will be meeting at 5051 Harvest Rd in the Tim Hortons parking lot.
Please dress for the weather. Your safety is out biggest priority. We will go over safety guidelines before the banner drop then walking about 5 minutes to our destination.
If you have any concerns or questions please reach out to Not Your Skin.
Thank you for you participation and hope to see you there.
Note: Please check the Facebook event page for updates

Weekly PBT Toronto Campaign Planning & Potluck
2024-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 600 Bay St, Toronto, ON M5G 1M5, Canada
Join us every Thursday at 5:00 PM at Wishbone Animal Rights Lab 600 Bay St. Suite 305 for a Plant Based Treaty Canada-wide campaign planning and vegan potluck.
We will brainstorm ideas to get Toronto and other cities to endorse the Plant Based Treaty and implement plant-based policies in response to the climate, ocean, biodiversity and animal crisis.
We encourage people to bring anything vegan to share with the attendees. If you’re unable to, just bring yourself.
See you ????

Louis Vuitton & Hermes Protest to Ban Real Fur and Exotic Skins
2024-01-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Louis Vuitton Maison Toronto, 150 Bloor Street West, Toronto, M5S 2X9, CA
Please join Not Your Skin, Fur Free Toronto & DxE Toronto to help ban real fur and exotic skin at Louis Vuitton and Hermes.
Louis Vuitton still uses real fur and exotic skins such as crocodile and ostrich skin.
Hermes does not sell real fur but sells exotic skins.
These practices as we know are extremely cruel and need to end.
This is a peaceful protest. We are against discrimination and any form of violence. Your safety and the individuals around you are our first priority.
QR codes will be on site for the public to scan to send a prewritten email to each company.
Signs will be provided.
We ask to dress for the weather and bring water if needed.
Invite friends and please be on time. See you there! Thank you for your participation.
