The Watermelon Coalition

The Watermelon Coalition aims to foster a space dedicated to redefining discourse on Palestine and the Islamic world. Prior to playing a role at the University of Toronto’s encampments, our organization began as an effort to engage in political literature, and to make education on decolonization, the nature of resistance, and cultural preservation more accessible. We aim to create community spaces for education and dialogue through reading groups, events, and teach-ins that challenge dominant narratives and celebrate diverse traditions and philosophies. Building on these educational efforts, we are expanding into broader community-building initiatives, including educational and cultural programs, while preparing to centralize our activities with the launch of our upcoming café and library, Beit El Hikma.