Elbows Up Van Isle!

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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

‘Elbows Up’ is a resistance movement happening all over Canada in response to Trump's tariffs, trade war, and his threats to annex Canada. Charlie Angus MP is leading the charge. But rather than taking credit, he reminds us that this is a grassroots movement and that ‘we the people’ have more power than we think. This is not the time to sit on the sidelines. It’s up to each one of us to stand up for democracy and the cherished freedoms that our veterans fought and died for. Now it's up to us to carry on that fight. “This is an attack on our nation.

This is an attack on our decency. This is an attack on the fact that we are an inclusive, diverse, equity-loving people and they want to destroy us... what we’re facing my friends, is an existential threat to who we are as a people.” (Listen to Charlie’s full speech here): https://youtu.be/meVtjT7FsY4?si=NtM0_f6NNO7FpSLn

‘Elbows Up’ is about standing up for the country we love. It is about keeping our country safe from those who want to take everything we have and give nothing back in return. Fascism doesn't happen in a vacuum. It sneaks in through carefully crafted disinformation, and propaganda aimed to divide us.

This is a peaceful, non-partisan event. Everyone is welcome! ❤ Micki

For details go to our event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/628961049912011

A FEW GUIDELINES:

No violence - this is a peaceful protest

Be friendly - wave at passersby

Be careful not to block entrances

Stay safe!

BRING:

Chair

Water

Umbrella (just in case)

Layered clothing

Wear something red or bring a flag

Bring a sign

NOTE: (This is a non-partisan, non-divisive event so please avoid signs promoting specific Canadian leaders. Thanks for understanding.)

PARKING:

The gravel lot beside Serious Coffee (Please don't park anywhere in front of Serious Coffee & the other businesses in that mall.)

The area on the other side of Serious Coffee

On the opposite side of the hwy near Coyote Coffee

The Visitor Tourist Centre parking lot - 1275 E. Island Hwy

(Please avoid parking in front of the Heritage Mall)

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Join Us!

Invite family and friends to our event page

Share our videos, posters, and posts

Take photos/videos at the event and share them on social media with hashtags #elbowsup #elbowsupvanisle #elbowsupcanada

Share your Canada- Strong photos on our event page