Alternative Vision for Peace

AVP rund workshops to help people transform violent situations into peaceful ones. Workshops include hands on activities and exercises that parallel real life situations where aggressive behaviour might be a response. The exercises help build a sense of community and trust.

http://avpkw.webs.com/

Boogie House KW

We are simply a passionate group of people who like to dance to good quality House Music and like to find unique venues in which to do so!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/boogiehousekw/

CAFK+A (Contemporary Art Forum Kitchener + Area)

CAFK+A runs a biennial art exhibition to engage public discourse around issues of public and private space, bringing groundbreaking artists from around the world to contribute to the discussion. It is created to take the experience of contemporary art out of the gallery, to present it as a critical and integral part of community life, and to make that experience accessible to everyone in the Region.

http://www.cafka.org

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• Twitter @_cafka
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Coalition of Muslim Women - KW

http://www.cmw-kw.org/

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• Twitter @cmw_kw2010

Food Not Bombs

http://wpirg.org/action-groups/current-action-groups/food-not-bombs/

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Friends of the Floor Dance-Theatre

http://www.nerudaarts.ca/artists/tanya-williams-friends-floor-dance-theatre

Friendzone Collective

We aim to promote local music and art through events, live shows, and resource sharing. Safety, inclusivity, and open dialogue are prioritized in all that we do. This city is full of weirdos. We want to bring them together.

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HELP (Homelessness Everywhere Lacking Publicity)

Combining documentary filmmaking with tangible on-the-ground actions, HELP is a group of young people hungry for change. They collect donations for a monthly HELP Table, bringing essential supplies to homeless and low-income people in our communities.

http://thehelpinitiative.org

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• Twitter @helphomelessca

Homeless in Waterloo

Reconnecting The Region of Waterloo with people experiencing homelessness through their photos and stories.

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Kitchener Citizen

http://www.kitchenercitizen.com/

Kitchener Sync

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Kitchener-Waterloo Weavers' & Spinners' Guild

Started by twelve friends who met in one another’s homes and shared looms, the KWWS continues the textile tradition in Waterloo Region, and assists others in obtaining knowledge about the craft. They offer classes and workshops, hold a semi-annual Show & Sale and demonstrate weaving and spinning at other events in the region.

https://kwws.org/

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KOALA (Kitchener Ontario Animal Liberation Alliance)

Direct action, advocacy, education and outreach to promote animal liberation.

https://koalacrew.org

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KW Animal Save

Bear Witness, Inspire Change, Spread Compassion

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• Twitter @https://twitter.com/kwanimalsave
• Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/kwanimalsave/

KW Awesome Foundation

http://www.kwawesome.org/

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• Twitter @KWAwesomefound

KW Library of Things

A space where you can borrow infrequently used items such as tools, garden equipment, kitchen appliances or camping gear.

http://kwlot.ca/

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• Twitter @kwlot

KW Poetry Slam

With its commitment to safe spaces, KW Poetry slam fosters an environment where poets and performers continually push boundaries. This is art that comforts the oppressed, and confronts the comfortable.

http://kwpoetryslam.com

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• Twitter @kwpoetryslam

KW Solidarity Network

http://kwsolidarity.com/

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• Twitter @kwsolnet

KW Style Blog

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KW Theatre for Action

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Kwartzlab Makerspace

http://www.kwartzlab.ca/

• Twitter @kwartzlab

Little Libraries of KW

Wouldn't it be great to have a whole bunch of Little Free Libraries throughout Kitchener-Waterloo? This group is dedicated to discussing, planning, purchasing, setting up, registering and maintaining Little Free Libraries in KW and environs.

https://llkw.ca/

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Nonviolence Festival

The Nonviolence Festival organizes activities that raise awareness about the power of nonviolence. A change in consciousness equals a change in the world. As we continue to act in the spirit of nonviolence, we grow internally, developing new skills and comprehensions.

http://www.nonviolencefestival.com

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• Twitter @NonviolenceFest

Rainbow Reels Queer & Trans Film Festival

The Rainbow Reels Queer Film Festival features internationally acclaimed gay and lesbian works that present images of gay and lesbian lives and issues; emphasizes issues of multicultural diversity and gender; encourages local artists, critics and audiences to participate in the discussion of cultural identities and aesthetics and generally to present the public with an opportunity to see and discuss the thematic, aesthetic and political concerns raised by the work of lesbian and gay filmmakers.

https://rainbowreels.org

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• Twitter @rainbowreels

ShamRose for Syrian Culture

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SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM is Waterloo Region’s first ever LGBTQ / Rainbow community space. They offer a safe space, programming, social groups, special projects, research, events, resources, and a DVD library.

http://ourspectrum.com

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• Twitter @our_SPECTRUM

Synergy Art Collective

http://synergyartcollective.weebly.com/

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The Midtown Radio Project

A community-based digital broadcaster that plays local music and commercial free community information. It seeks to reinforce a sense of shared identity within the Midtown Community.

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Waterloo Region Connected

http://www.waterlooregionconnected.com/

• Twitter @wrconnected

Waterloo Region Rainbow Coalition

http://yourwrrc.ca/

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• Twitter @YourWRRC

White Owl Native Ancestry Association

WONAA's mission is to enhance the lives of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples. They run summer camps and a weekly drum circle. They bring generations together for cultural teachings, crafts, and activities.

http://wonaa.ca

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