PEGIDA is an acronym from the German which, translated into English, means ‘Patriotic Europeans against the Islamization of the West.’ Most chapters have kept this name to show solidarity. PEGIDA was founded in Dresden, Germany in October 2014 by citizens concerned about the increasing Islamization/Globalization of our western cultures. It has been organizing regular demonstrations ever since. The movement had grown to many different countries around the world in 2014-2016. PEGIDA Canada was formed in January 2015 through the European network. We are one of the few PEGIDA organizations that are still active. Our mandate remains unchanged.
PEGIDA Canada is founded on these principles
PEGIDA is FOR the admission of war refugees and political refugees or those who suffer religious persecution.
PEGIDA is FOR the INTEGRATION of refugees into our land and culture.
PEGIDA is FOR the utilization and implementation of existing laws on asylum and deportation.
PEGIDA is FOR a zero-tolerance policy against delinquent asylum seekers and migrants.
PEGIDA is FOR resistance to misogyny and violent political ideology.
PEGIDA is FOR preserving and protecting our Christian-Judeo based culture.
PEGIDA is AGAINST arms sales to unconstitutional, illegal or terrorist organizations.
PEGIDA is AGAINST allowing parallel societies in our midst, such as Sharia law, Sharia police, etc.
PEGIDA is AGAINST radicalism whether religiously or politically motivated.
PEGIDA is AGAINST preachers of hate, no matter what religion you belong to.
Please visit pegidacanada.org for additional information