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Weekly Peace Vigil
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, 2026-05-29 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-05 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-12 16:30 - 18:00, 2026-06-19 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 7 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.

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!

Honoring Ghassan Kanafani
2026-07-08 | TBD
Join us to honor our martyr Ghassan Kanafani, the writer, artist and revolutionary who is a compass of our struggle. We will be studying his works, creating art and building community together. We look forward to seeing you there.
SAVE THE DATE: Wednesday, July 8th.
LOCATION: TBD. Details to come.
Kanafani Lives! Palestine Lives!

Discover the History of Palestine: An Interactive Zoom Presentation.
2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
Join us for an engaging journey through the modern history of Palestine, from the British Mandate period to the Second Intifada.This immersive presentation is inspired by A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict by renowned Israeli historian Ilan Pappé.
Presented by one of our own SAWA SoCal high school students in collaboration with the People’s Center for Palestine, this session offers an accessible introduction to key historical events and perspectives that continue to shape the region today.
Date: Wednesday, July 8
Time: 5:30 PM (PST) Location: Zoom
Scan the QR code to register.
The Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the presentation.
All ages are welcome, with content especially recommended for middle school and high school students.
This presentation also serves as an excellent introduction to the curriculum developed for Camp Palestine.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVVcn-gHQJhwqu5MbdPwASvvm0LHzNA_5mlcpBWIG9Ul5Y-w/viewform?usp=header

JVP Health Advisory Council webinar: Palantir in Our Hospitals
2026-07-12 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
JVP Health Advisory Council webinar 7/12
Palantir in Our Hospitals: How the company powering the Gaza genocide and ICE surveillance is rapidly expanding into healthcare
Featuring speakers from American Friends Service Committee, No Palantir in the NHS campaign, and National Nurses United
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 10am Pacific / 1pm Eastern
Brief description: The same company enabling Israel’s genocide in Gaza and powering ICE’s surveillance systems now manages 1 in 5 U.S. hospital beds. Join us to learn about Palantir’s rapid expansion into the healthcare sector and what we can do to stop it.
Did you know that Palantir uses multiple company names for their products and you may already be using Palantir???
sign up, just click on events on the tab at the top. https://www.jvphealth.org/events

A Mural for Ayşenur
2026-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Cherry Street Village, 720 25th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United States
On Saturday, July 25th, in honor of Ayșenur’s 28th birthday, our community is coming together to each paint a section of the mural honoring her.
Created by @jameshesketh_ in the colors and spirit of who she was.
This is a public, permanent statement that the demand for justice and accountability isn’t going anywhere.
🗓️ Saturday, July 25th
📍 Cherry Street Village, Seattle  🕐 10am – 2pm – Drop in anytime
Come for the mural. Stay for the community.
🔗 More info & RSVP: Link in bio.

Palestinian Journalists Week of Action
2026-08-10 - 2026-08-16 | Virtual
TAKE ACTION TODAY

Endorse

Individuals, organizations, collectives, and unions can support the week of action by endorsing. Stand with Anas al-Sharif and Gaza’s brave journalists.

ENDORSE HERE

Flood News Rooms

We demand that newsrooms name Israel’s killing of journalists as murder meant to silence the truth — and stop reporting it in the passive voice.

SEND AN EMAIL HERE

Art Submission

We’re gathering art, poetry, film, and design honouring Anas Al-Sharif and Gaza’s martyred journalists — to share across the week of action and beyond. Any medium, any language.

SUBMIT YOUR ART HERE

Organize a Local Event

Plan actions, events, pickets or exhibits in your locale.

Camp Palestine 2026 [California]
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | Register for Location
CAMP PALESTINE 2026 🇵🇸
This August, youth and families will come together for a weekend of adventure, creativity, learning, and community as we journey across Palestine through stories, culture, art, games, outdoor activities, and meaningful connections.
August 14–16, 2026
Ages 7–18
Whether your child is returning or joining us for the first time, Camp Palestine offers a unique opportunity to build friendships, strengthen identity, and create lasting memories.
Financial assistance and group rates are available. If cost is a concern or you are registering multiple participants, please email us. We want Camp Palestine to be accessible to all families.
Register here
