No to Ford. No to cuts, education is a universal right!

January 23, 2019 Toronto,ON–The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance of Ontario and its sister organizations, the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario and SIKLAB Ontario, stand in solidarity with youth and students in the fight for the right to free and accessible education. On January 17th 2019, the Ford government announced changes towards tuition fees and loans… Read More No to Ford. No to cuts, education is a universal right!

Panel on activism & organizing in current times of growing fascism is set to take place on November 24th

Toronto, ON–In less than three weeks, the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance will be hosting a panel discussion on November 24, 2018 entitled “Make the Youth Count: Rise Against Fascism”. This panel will bring together current perspectives of our particular role as youth and progressives in building genuine political movements for social change in a time… Read More Panel on activism & organizing in current times of growing fascism is set to take place on November 24th

Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance to hold a panel discussing organizing amidst growing popularity of fascism

  Toronto, ON–The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada (FCYA/UKPC) invites everyone to a panel discussion on November 24, 2018 entitled “Make the Youth Count: Rise Against Fascism”. This event will provide a space to share experiences of activism and community organizing under the current intensifying right-wing populism that have continued to… Read More Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance to hold a panel discussing organizing amidst growing popularity of fascism

Enough with the Privatization and Commercialization of Education!

The Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – Ontario (UKPC/FCYA – ON) stand in solidarity with the Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3903 (CUPE 3903) who are currently on strike to demand improved working conditions, quality of education and equity at York University. CUPE 3903, representing contract faculty, teaching assistants, graduate… Read More Enough with the Privatization and Commercialization of Education!

Filipino Canadian youth organization celebrates 10th year anniversary of mobilizing, educating, and organizing youth

Toronto, ON – This month calls for a joyous celebration as the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada – Ontario (FCYA/UKPC-ON) enters its 10th year anniversary! Together with our sister organization, the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON), we invite everyone to our panel discussion on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at University… Read More Filipino Canadian youth organization celebrates 10th year anniversary of mobilizing, educating, and organizing youth

Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting

Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting May 30, 2017 On May 18th, the Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance – Ontario (FCYA-ON) presented at the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) public board meeting to expose the systemic racism underlying the continued neglect faced by St.… Read More Future of youth and education: A Statement on the May 18 Toronto Catholic District School Board meeting

Anti-Trump Politics Solidarity Statement

November 18, 2016 Toronto, ON—The Filipino Canadian youth Alliance of Ontario and its’ sister organizations, the Philippine Women Centre of Ontario and SIKLAB Ontario, continue to stand in solidarity with the struggle against racism, xenophobia, sexism, ableism, islamophobia, homophobia and amongst all else that purports the culture of hate and oppression. As Trump’s influence warrants… Read More Anti-Trump Politics Solidarity Statement

Secure and Meaningful Employment and Living Wages for all NOW!

Solidary Statement for October 1 Rally For Decent Work October 1, 2016  Toronto, ON – Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance/Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada of Ontario (FCYA/UKPC-ON) expresses our solidarity in the fight for secure and meaningful employment and living wages for all. This October 1st, we march together here at Queen’s Park with workers,… Read More Secure and Meaningful Employment and Living Wages for all NOW!

Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations to commemorate  International Women’s Day with the launch of a critical discussion series and ask “where have all the women gone?”

The Philippine Women Centre of Ontario (PWC-ON) and Filipino Canadian Youth Alliance at York (FCYA/UKPC-York) are inviting everyone to the York University campus during the month of March for a critical discussion series that will tackle a multitude of women’s issues from reproductive justice, domestic work, sex trafficking and prostitution, and women’s history of resistance.… Read More Filipino Canadian youth and women’s organizations to commemorate  International Women’s Day with the launch of a critical discussion series and ask “where have all the women gone?”