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No Profits from Stolen Culture
2026-03-31 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Join us to let @falafelsalam know appropriation of Palestinian food, language, and culture are not okay at Chuck’s Hop Shop CD, which continues to host this former IOF soldier and supporter of Israel. chuckshopshopgw chuckshopshopseward
@falafelsalam made a post indicating that he is a victim and that the truth is not true. The truth:
(1) He served in the IOF.
(2) He learned Palestinian recipes from a Palestinian, as he admitted himself, but conveniently leaves that part out of his business history.
(3) He caters pro-Israel events.
(4) He is Israeli and uses Arabic to conceal his identity – refusing to use falafel shalom.
On his post deflecting any and all responsibility for the above, many local businesses voiced their support for his ongoing appropriation – boycott them, too:

Weekly Peace Vigil
2026-04-03 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-10 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-17 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-04-24 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-01 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-08 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-15 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-05-22 16:30 - 18:00 and 6 more dates | Percival Landing, 217 Thurston Ave NW, Olympia, WA, 98501
ONGOING LOCAL ACTIONS FOR PEACE

WEEKLY PEACE VIGIL
Every Friday 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia
4th & Water Street

We continue to vigil, network, and advocate for Palestinians, for peace with justice, and for our civil rights. Despite an agreed ceasefire, Israel continues to attack Gaza. Bring a sign and a friend, and join us at Percival Landing every Friday!
Thanks to the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation for organizing these peace vigils through the years, and for inviting us to share this space as we advocate for peace.

Take The Quad: Rally
2026-04-08 14:15 - 15:00 | UW – the Quad, Pierce Ln, Seattle, WA, 98195
Via @uw_sds TAKE THE QUAD, WEDNESDAY THE 8TH AT 2:15PM! Expose UW’s refusal to divest from war and genocide during tourism season. As the US prepares to deploy boots on the ground in Iran and the genocidal apartheid state of Israel ethnically cleanses southern Lebanon, we must show UW administration that we still haven’t forgotten their complicity! SDS believes that students should have a say in how their tuition is used, but UW administration thinks otherwise. They’ll only change their mind if we make them. Join us to demand NO WAR IN IRAN! NO GENOCIDE IN PALESTINE! UW ADMIN DIVEST NOW!

Rachel Corrie's Birthday
2026-04-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Evergreen State College, 2700 Evergreen Pkwy NW, Olympia, WA, 98505
On April 10, Rachel Corrie’s birthday, the community is invited to attend the rededication of the Rachel Corrie Memorial at The Evergreen State College (TESC).
There will be readings of Rachel’s writings, poetry, music, and more to celebrate TESC’s commitment to continue to honor Rachel.

Palestinian Prisoners' Day
2026-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | TBD
Join us for Palestinian Prisoners’ Day to honor our political prisoners. We will learn about the significance of their liberation and resistance and why we must point our compass towards our Palestinian political prisoners. Come learn and write letters to our prisoners. We look forward to seeing you there.
SAVE THE DATE: Friday, April 17th, 6-8 PM. Food will be provided.
LOCATION: TBD. Details to come.
Victory to our prisoners!
انتفاضة! انتصار!
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Anti-Palestinian Racism Workshop
2026-04-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
UPCOMING WEBINAR
Date: April 18, 2026 Time: 10am – 11:30am PST/1pm – 2:30pm EST
REGISTER HERE
Attendee will learn to:

Know who Palestinians are;
Describe anti-Palestinian racism;
Identify who can be targets of anti-Palestinian racism;
Understand the impact of anti-Palestinian racism on health and wellbeing (incl. latest released findings);
Learn ways to address anti-Palestinian racism.

Our trainers volunteer their time so these webinars are always pro-bono. If you believe in this work, consider supporting us here so we can keep bringing expert voices to more communities.

VIEW OUR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNTERING ANTI-PALESTINIAN RACISM IN K-12 SCHOOLS HERE.
Every student and educator deserves to learn and work without fear of discrimination or racism. Yet, anti-Palestinian racism – an underrecognized, pervasive, and highly prevalent form of racism – is harming the health and wellbeing of our students, teachers and administrators. At the Institute for the Understanding of Anti-Palestinian Racism (IUAPR), we are dedicated to raising awareness of this injustice and helping K-12 schools create environments where all forms of racism are addressed.
LEARN HOW TO COUNTER ANTI-PALESTINIAN RACIST MYTHS AND VIEW OUR MYTH-BUSTING YOUTH GUIDE HERE.
In talks about Palestine and Israel, you may hear racist myths and stereotypes about Palestinians. These myths are used to deny their human rights and to excuse injustice against them. The IUAPR Teen Committee created this youth guide with the aim of showing why these myths are false and giving facts to help counter them.

May Day Resistance: Find Something Near You!
2026-05-01 | WA
This Friday on May Day, tens of thousands of workers, students, and families will be marching, rallying, training, walking out and taking action together to demand: Tax the rich. Hands off our vote. No War, No ICE, Free Palestine. Keep Eyes on Sudan.
Find an action near you: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/map/
And bring your signs in support of Palestine, Sudan, Lebanon, Iran etc!

May Day: Palestine Contingent
2026-05-01 11:30 - 13:00 | Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
This May Day, join the Palestine Contingent!
We will be meeting Friday, May 1st 11:30AM, before the start of the full May Day rally, by the Cal Anderson Fountain –
Wear your kufiyas, bring your flags, and represent Palestine with pride
While we rally in support of workers this May Day, we emphasize the necessity of pushing out Zionism from the labor movement, and the internationalist obligation to uplift Palestine among worker struggles: the necessary anti-imperialist fight.
From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free!

Land Stewardship Practice: Mapes Creek with Tareq from Trillium
2026-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Register for Location
WELCOME TO MAPES CREEK
A land and culture tending practice. An ongoing series to learn the process and be in relationship. Guided by indigenous and Social Forestry principals. In collaboration with Green Seattle Partnership 💚🌲

Trillium offers this justice-oriented container as an opportunity to build connections, learn, practice, heal, create, and weave resilient communities anchored in land and water.

THIS PROJECT IS FOR ANYONE INTERESTED IN:

Learning the skills of forest and watershed stewardship and restoration.

Learning how to nurture a reciprocal relationship with land.

Weaving a resilient community.

Cultivating a sense of place.

Learning about the ecology of this region and how to connect with and identify flora and fauna.

Taking meaningful action towards climate, land, and social justice.

Exploring a career in the field of land stewardship.

THE CREEK
These waters run through unceded Duwamish Territory and have been tended by Coast Salish peoples for millennia. We advocate for their justice, honor their stewardship, and walk in their footsteps.
Today, the creek is tended by many communities of caregivers.
We collaborate with them in shared care for the land and in a spirit of respect and humility.
The first water drops of Mapes Creek percolate through a remnant second-growth forest in South Seattle, where we will be visiting and tending.
It meanders in the recovering forest and through Kubota Garden, where it fills a necklace of ponds.
It then plunges into a dark pipe as it runs through the Rainier Beach neighborhood.
It sees daylight again through Be’er Sheva park as a recovering salmon habitat, and pours into x̌ačuʔ (Hatchu – Lake Washington).

PREPARE YOURSELF!

We will be moving through some brush, uneven surfaces, and slopes. Dress for the occasion!

We will have access to a restroom and drinking water, but please bring your own water to start.

We invite you to bring any offerings to the land for ceremony time 🪶💌🌿🖼️✨

Greenlake Keffiyeh Walk
2026-05-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Greenlake Boathouse and Coffee Shop, 7351 East Green Lake Dr N #5303, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States

Scott Kurashige with Karam Dana and Linh Thủy Nguyễn — 'American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism'
2026-05-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Third Place Books – Ravenna, 6504 20th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
This probing account shines a new light on the problem of anti-Asian violence and inspires us to build lasting solidarity.
Third Place Books welcomes scholar, writer, and community activist Scott Kurashige for a conversation about his new book American Peril: The Violent History of Anti-Asian Racism. Connecting domestic and global events that have been erased from the official record, American Peril exposes the history of anti-Asian violence while also tracing the rise of Asian American community protest and activism. University of Washington professors Karam Dana and Linh Thủy Nguyễn join in conversation.
This event is free and open to the public. For important updates, RSVP is highly recommended in advance. This event will include a public signing and time for audience Q&A. Sustain our author series by purchasing a copy of the featured book!

International Hummus Day
2026-05-13 | WA
and a good day to take boycott action against Sabra Hummus.
Here is a fact sheet about Sabra: Factsheet – Sabra
If you see it sold in a cafe, in. at your work snack station, get a contact for who makes those decisions and write them a letter explaining why you do not feel it’s an appropriate product to have available:
Download this letter that you can edit and send: Send a letter to Sabra retailers

Supposedly these are good alternatives:

Cedar’s Hommus (Original): Ranked frequently as the top competitor for its silky-smooth, creamy texture and similar flavor profile.
Boar’s Head Traditional Hummus: A top-tier option that offers that same creamy, thick, and consistent texture, often described as highly satisfying.
Ithaca Hummus (Lemon Garlic) :An excellent choice for a strong, tangy, and garlic-forward profile, similar to the punchy flavor of Sabra.

But honestly, you should just make it from scratch!
https://cosetteskitchen.com/creamy-hummus

Nakba Vigil - Save the Date
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | WA
This will mark 78 years since the Nakba, and another year in the ongoing struggle for Palestinian liberation.
Please join Palestinian community members for a vigil on May 15th, 2026 at 6:30pm. The vigil will include: a remembrance march, stories of ethnic cleansing, indigenous erasure, and survival from Palestinian and other indigenous community members.
We will also learn about destroyed Palestinian villages, the ways so called “Seattle” upholds the Zionist settler colonial project and build a collective art piece in commemoration.

More details and the location will be announced closer to May 15th .
Please mark your calendars!

Nakba Day Vigil
2026-05-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Denny Park, 100 Dexter Ave. N, Seattle, WA, 98109
Via Autonomous Organizers: Join the community at Denny Park at 6:30 PM on May 15th for a Nakba Day Vigil. Please bring candles, art for a rememberance march. We will be building community consciousness and solidarity as we continue to fight for an end to the Zionist Entity’s genocide in Gaza and a Free Palestine.
We’ll also come together to learn about the Nakba from the stories of local community members, learn the history of the more than 531 Palestinian villages that were destroyed, and learn about Seattle’s normalization and legitimization of the ethnic cleansing of Palestine, and Zionist settler colonial project.
As we build our movement for the next stage of struggle, we’ll learn together, build connections, and take action together. We will strive to stay on time and keep the event to 2 hours. Keep an eye out for more details on the vigil, art builds, and community supported carpools.

Palestine Folk Arts Showcase
2026-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
May 24th 1pm – 2:30 pm, Palestine comes to the @nwfolklife festival for the 3rd year in a row!
The program will feature poetry by @giovanna_writes_poetry , music by @intisaarband and @houseoftarab and will close with an instructional dabke celebration by @seattledabke
Join us for a celebration of Palestine, PNW style!

Palestine Feminist Collective: Report Launch Screening
2026-06-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
The Palestinian Feminist Collective is excited to announce our launch event for our forthcoming report with Progressive International, titled “A Predatory State: Israeli Systemic Sexualized and Gendered Violence.”
This historic, groundbreaking 200-page report exposes the relationship between Israel’s sexualized and gendered violence against Palestinians, including the systematic targeting of reproductive health and freedom, the desecration of martyred bodies, the assault on Palestinians’ homes, forced separations of Palestinian families, and the use of AI to facilitate domicide. Speakers include Hadeel Shatara, Aaron Maté, and Tara Al-Alami.
Watch our livestream on June 30, 2026, at 7 pm EST.
Where: https://bit.ly/PfcReportLivestream
When: June 30, 2026, at 7 pm EST
This report comes at a time when it is crucial that we acknowledge and act against Israel’s historical and present use of systemic sexualized and gendered violence. We must all stand up against Israel’s predatory actions against Palestinians as we fight for the total liberation of Palestine.

Kite Building
2026-07-05 12:00 - 17:00 | YWCA Olympia, 220 Union Ave SE, Olympia, WA
On July 5th we will be building, decorating, and flying kites across from Percival Landing​!
Olympia is one of many places holding an event in solidarity with the Kites of Burin Festival during the first week of July. ​Participating in this event is a​ powerful way to showcase your solidarity with ​Palestinians in their struggle against occupation, ethnic cleansing, displacement, and genocide. It is also a family friendly way to bring recognition to the occupied village of Burin.​
Additionally, ​t​he next two Monday​s in June, the 22nd, and 29th, from 7 to 9 pm, ​w​e will be meeting at Friendship Hall at the YWCA of Olympia to ​b​uild kites in preparation for ​t​he July​ 5th event.
​T​hroughout this process we have learned from a beloved Palestinian community member how to make several kite styles ​based on the kites he and his friends used to make as children. It ​h​as been mesmerizing watching him in action and we hope to share ​h​is design​s with you all. ​Bring your own designs too!
The organizers of the Burin Kite Festival released the following call for solidarity: “We have the right to smile, we have the right to have fun, we have the right to be happy, we have the right to to play, we have the right to to move. From the Burin mountains to the sands of Gaza, they will not kill our hope and our smiles.”
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We hope you join us!
