On Sunday November 18th at the Hart House Music Room from 5:30pm-7:30pm, the Magkaisa Centre welcomes all family, friends and fellow activists and organizers to celebrate the life of Qara Clemente. Join us in remembering her life and legacy as a community organizer, activist, writer, artist, and scholar for the people. Location, directions, and parking… Read More A Memorial for Qara Clemente
We have known Qara since 2006 when she joined the community-based research project of the National Alliance of Philippine Women in Canada (NAPWC) – a multi-year project that focused on processes and challenges of settlement and integration of Filipinos in Canada. It was through this project and as member of the Philippine Women Centre of… Read More In Memory of Qara Clemente, Comrade and Friend
Congress of Progressive Filipinos Canadians (CPFC) National Statement June 22, 2018 Toronto, ON – We, the Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians, strongly condemn the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy that has grossly violated the fundamental human rights of thousands of migrant and refugee families. This racist, inhumane and violent policy has been aimed at banning… Read More Forced separation and detention of children of refugee and migrant families is an unforgivable terrorist crime against humanity
Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) National Statement February 9, 2017—We are in a crucial moment in history, and to understand how we can advance our organizing efforts as progressive Filipino Canadians, there is a need for a proper analysis of current social, economic and political developments around the world. Much is happening in the global… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians against fascism: Continuing the culture of resistance towards revolutionary social transformation
National Statement Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians May 4, 2016 Toronto, ON—The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) celebrate International Workers Day with continuing vitality and strengthening resolve to defend, advance and uphold working people’s struggles towards genuine and long lasting justice and social transformation. This May 4th marks the 130th anniversary of the Haymarket Square demonstrations,… Read More Upholding the Working Class Struggle Towards a Socialist Canada
Congress of Progressive Filipinos National Statement February 19, 2016 The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) is disgusted by the recent homophobic statement made by boxer, Philippine congressman and Senatorial candidate, Manny Pacquiao, against LGBTQs comparing them to being worse than animals for having same-sex relationships. These comments in particular reflect the persisting machismo, homophobia,… Read More We say no to homophobia and sexism! We say no to irresponsible and false leaders!
Congress of Progressive Filipinos National Statement Beginning in April of 2015, two of Canada’s CF-18 fighters dropped the first set of bombs over Syria, participating in a US-led airstrike to take out a Syrian military installation occupied by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Since then Canada has participated in 3 more… Read More No to bombs over Syria! No to Canadian warplanes and US Troops in the Middle East!
The Magkaisa Centre August 4, 2015 Toronto, Ontario—The Magkaisa Centre is proud to announce its’ participation in the internationally renowned arts festival, Nuit Blanche, 2015. “Our Voices: A Portrait Series” project is once again making the Filipino Canadian community’s voices heard in this year’s festival to be held on October 3 at Beit Zatoun. As… Read More Art exhibit portrays Filipino Canadians’ plight in building a home in Canada as part of Nuit Blanche 2015
April 11, 2015 Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians (CPFC) National Statement Toronto – Insulted and angry – these are the feelings that many Canadians have following expeditious attempts of the Conservative majority to pass Bill C-51 through parliament without any opposition or serious criticism. Dubbed the “Anti-Terrorism” Bill, Harper and his cabinet have made the… Read More We reject fear! Junk Bill C-51
Announcement August 19, 2014 The Congress of Progressive Filipino Canadians and member organizations will be holding two workshop sessions at the upcoming People’s Social Forum being held in Ottawa, Ontario from August 21-24. Details are listed below. The full program schedule and map can be found here. Community-based arts & culture: A tool for social… Read More Progressive Filipino Canadians to hold two sessions at upcoming People’s Social Forum