Nationalist-13
| Nationalist-13 | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Unknown |
| Foundation | 2021 |
| Country | Canada |
| Headquarters | Hamilton, Ontario |
| Ideology | Canadian nationalism White nationalism Neo-Nazism |
| Political position | Far-right Alt-right |
| Slogan | "White unity at every opportunity" and "Folk, Family, Future" |
| Status | Active |
| Size | Over 1,000 members (by May 2023)[1] |
| Allies | Toronto Fitness Club Frontenac Active Club Great Lakes Active Club Wisconsin Active Club |
Nationalist-13 (also known as NS13) is a Canadian "Active Club".
Organization
Similar to the Second Sons, Nationalist-13 is a men's only, Canadian nationalist, and white nationalist group that uses gyms as meet-up spots and for fitness training via martial arts.[2] A CBC report been noted that despite the similarities between the two groups, the Second Sons and Nationalist-13 are different and unrelated organizations. Nationalist-13 also has a Youth Division.[3]
History
The group is based in Hamilton, Ontario.[3][4] It was also reported to be active in the Niagara Region.[5] According to the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, Nationalist-13 "first emerged in 2021 from the Canada First propaganda network as a street activism group focused on putting up stickers in a run of similar locations throughout Hamilton. Since that time the group has evolved into something similar to an "Active Club", holding regular workout and boxing training sessions in public parks."[6] Since 2025, the group has become more public and active.[7]
Activities
In March 2023, members of Nationalist-13 staged a protest on the Red Hill Valley Parkway. Several members held a banner which read, "Folk, Family, Future" while two other members held the group's flag.[8]
On 29 May 2023, stickers promoting Nationalist-13 were found stuck to a lamppost near Gage Park. One sticker read, "White unity at every opportunity" while another sicker read, "Tribe up white man".[9]
On 22 August 2024, Nationalist-13 participated in a joint fitness training session alongside other active clubs from both Canada and the United States, including the Toronto Fitness Club, the Frontenac Active Club (based in Quebec), the Great Lakes Active Club and the Wisconsin Active Club (both based in the United States).[6]
On 9 November 2024, 17 members of Nationalist-13 gathered in downtown Hamilton, Ontario and held a banner which read: "Mass Deportations Now".[10]
On 3 May 2025, 33 members of Nationalist-13 gathered in front of Prince's Gates in Toronto. The members were dressed in all black and held up three banners. The first one read: "Remigration saves our nation", the second one read: "Mass deportations now" and the third one read: "D.E.I. is how nations die." One man off camera shouted, "Shiloh Hendrix" to which the 33 demonstrators replied, "Did nothing wrong!"[11]
On 28 June 2025, members of Nationalist-13 staged a protest outside of city hall in London, Ontario which lasted for 10 to 15 minutes. Members of the group were dressed in all black and held up banners which read: "mass deportations now" and "no blood for Israel".[12]
On 29 November 2025, between 10 and 15 members of Nationalist-13 protested in Gore Park in Hamilton. Several members held a banner which read, "White Men, Fight back!"[13]
On 24 January 2026, between 10 and 20 members of Nationalist-13 held a demonstration across from the Tim Hortons drive-thru on Livingston Avenue in Grimsby, Ontario for around 10 minutes.[14]
On 7 February 2026, members of Nationalist-13 gathered on the Casablanca Boulevard bridge over the Queen Elizabeth Way.[15]
On 19 February 2026, posters supporting the group were spotted on street poles in downtown Saskatoon. This indicates that the group now has a holding in the province of Saskatchewan."[16]
On 22 February 2026, at 19 members of Nationalist-13 protested outside Hamilton City Hall, holding the group's flag and a banner reading "no mercy for pedo scum". The protest lasted 12 minutes before police arrived, at which point the group dispersed.[17] The protest was condemned by Hamilton Mayor Andrea Horwath, who described the protest as a white supremacist rally.[18]
References
- ^ "Hate in Ontario is at a 'linchpin moment, we're either going to keep it in the grenade or we're going to see some things explode'". The Hamilton Spectator. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "'Active clubs' are all over Canada. What are they?". Rci Radio Canada. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ a b "White nationalists are posting pictures from the London area. Here are the locations". CBC. 7 August 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Hamilton's homegrown neo-Nazis". The Spec. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Communities react as white supremacists march across GTA and Niagara". The Brock Press. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ a b "U.S. Neo-Nazis Visit Canada for Meeting of White Supremacist "Active Clubs"". Canadian Anti-Hate Network. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "White supremacist group gathers again in Hamilton, community leaders call on city and police to do something". CBC News. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ^ "Hamilton's neo-Nazis claim to be part of the 'fastest growing nationalist community in Canada'". The Hamilton Spectator. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ "Hate propaganda spread through neo-Nazi icons and memes". The Hamilton Spectator. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2025.
- ^ ""Mass Deportations" Protest Remarkably Similar to Australian Neo-Nazi Demonstrations". Canadian Anti-Hate Network. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Neo-Nazi Network Stages Toronto Demonstration". Canadian Anti-Hate Network. 6 May 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Police probe masked men chanting far-right slogans outside London city hall". The London Free Press. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
- ^ "Hamilton police seek public help after neo-Nazi group holds masked rally at Gore Park". CHCH. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "White nationalist activity in Niagara monitored by anti-racism group, police". Niagara This Week. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
Waziruddin said the N-13 group was behind a demonstration across from the Tim Hortons drive-thru on Livingston Avenue in Grimsby on Jan. 24
- ^ "White nationalist activity in Niagara monitored by anti-racism group, police". Niagara This Week. 10 March 2026. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
Feb. 7 gathering on the Casablanca Boulevard bridge over the QEW.
- ^ CHCH https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BvR37SaZr/?mibextid=wwXIfr.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "White supremacist rally at city hall a 'blatant act of hate'". The Hamilton Spectator. 2026-02-23. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 2026-02-23.
- ^ "White supremacist rally at city hall a 'blatant act of hate': Horwath". The Hamilton Spectator. 23 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.