The Ottawa Anarchist Discussion Group is one of the longest-running anarchist projects in Ottawa (since January 2005) and is now affiliated with Common Cause Ottawa.

The discussion group was founded for two main reasons.

First it was created by and for people already engaged in local struggles. It is intended as a forum to allow for reflection on the links between theory and action. We aim to deepen our analysis and understanding of how the present system works in order to be more effective in our struggles to change it.

Secondly and just as important, the discussion group is aimed at those new to anarchism. We seek to engage people on the level of ideas. Too often we anarchists fail to explain our ideas to ordinary people.

This fall the dicussions may see something of an evolution as we rethink the focus and format to ensure continued relevance to those involved in local activism.

We are also planning on holding the Organizing for Justice conference in late October or early November.

Email a_ottawa@mutualaid.org, check the 'events' sidebar at www.linchpin.ca or check www.linchpin.ca/ottawaevents