T.O. Greenspiration Events: Peace Out
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Mon Jul 16 21:42:38 EDT 2012
Toronto Greenspiration Events
Pass this onto a friend... -angela
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Why Should I Care?
Canada Abroad: Does Economic Growth Risk Academic Freedom?
Monday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.
Duke of York pub, 39 Prince Arthur Avenue
Registration: http://whyshouldicare.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=49814f037bc23c56222deca06&id=f57d2fca81&e=ae6e1d893c
Firms such as Barrick Gold now support research at leading edge institutions like the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs. This money is needed, but some people are concerned that corporate interests might trump academic freedoms. Will researchers be free to study human rights, abuses, and welfare of the developing nations these businesses operate in? Does corporate altruism result in greater public contributions or more corporate control? Canadian businesses are expanding across the globe, causing many to rejoice over the economic developments this heralds both locally and globally. However, what responsibilities do Canadians have for ensuring the welfare of fellow global citizens?
On July 16, WSIC welcomes Shanaaz Gokool and Freddy Osor from Amnesty International. They will lead a discussion about Canadian business practices, corporate collaboration and what that means for global human rights. They will also take questions from the floor.
http://www.whyshouldicare.ca/2012/07/does-economic-growth-risk-academic-freedom/
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Planet in Focus & Evergreen Brickworks present:
Truck Farm
USA / 2010 / 48 min. / Documentary
Tuesday, July 17, 8:30 pm (doors open at 7:30pm)
at The Pavilions at Evergreen Brickworks
Admission: Pay What You Can
Growing your own food can be fun, easy and rewarding and done anywhere even in the back of an old pick-up truck. Truck Farm takes us on the streets of New York City with Ian Cheney whose only place to plant a garden is in the back of his truck. With green-roof technology, heirloom seeds and originality Cheney makes an edible and original garden for all to enjoy. Featuring nutritionist Marion Nestle, chef Dan Barber, and musical narration by the Brooklyn band The Fishermen Three, Truck Farm begins a new discussion on urban agriculture and community garden projects.
www.truck-farm.com
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Community Meeting to Save the School House Shelter!
Tuesday, July 17th, 6pm
Parliament Street Library (Gerrard and Parliament)
On June 26, we organized a mass delegation to the the Community Development and Recreation Committee of City Council. The room was filled with homeless people, allies and a range of people spoke against the City`s plan to close the 55 bed harm reduction focused School House Shelter. The Committee heard powerful testimony from those who are forced to rely on the shelter system, front line advocates, union locals representing workers in the neighborhood, and social agencies. It was pointed out by several speakers that this meeting was happening in the same month that conditions in Seaton House men`s shelter led to a violent outburst in which a man was beaten severely with a fire extinguisher, while another homeless man was found dead on Parliament Street. Despite this, the committee voted to proceed with shutting the School House down.
This fight doesn't end here. Everything now depends on a community based mobilization in the downtown east and beyond to save the School House.
This shelter has to become the place where we draw a line. We must demand that the 35 beds that have already been lost at the School House be replaced immediately. We can`t let this shelter sit empty with a padlock on its door while people die on the streets. We must organize to take back the School House and take forward the struggle in this City for the right to decent and affordable housing. Join us for a public community meeting on Tuesday, July 17th to talk about what we all want to do next to save the School House and fight for what poor people need and deserve in this neighborhood!
Facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/events/416052675104144/
*snacks, childcare, and tokens provided
Contact: Ontario Coalition Against Poverty: 416-899-6445 / ocap at tao.ca
Downtown East Committee to Stop the Cuts: TorontoDTE at gmail.com
Download the poster here: http://ocap.ca/files/jul-17-poster.pdf
Download the flyer here: http://ocap.ca/files/jul-17-flyer-front.pdf
and http://ocap.ca/files/jul-17-flyer-back.pdf
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The Usual Suspects
Public Forum hosted by Toronto Police Accountability Coalition
Tuesday, July 17, 7 pm
The 519 Community Centre, 519 Church Street just north of Wellesley
Wheelchair accessible
The main purpose of the forum is to discuss carding and profiling from the point of view of racialized youth, who we are specifically inviting to attend and talk at this meeting. We will also discuss strategy for the July 19 Police Services Board meeting where the issues of carding will again be addressed, following the decision made by the Board on this issue on April 19.
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People's Peas Garden: Summer Planting and Potluck Picnic
Tuesday, July 17, 5-7pm
Northwest part of Queen's Park
For this Garden Gathering please bring the following:
*Any unused SEEDS & SEEDLINGS you have left or can be transplanted!*
*COMPOST & MULCH*
Our peasful peas have given us lots to munch on and we'll be choppin' & droppin' them like they're hot so they can nutrify the soil with nitrogen! In their place we'll be planting new veggies.
https://www.facebook.com/events/177430112389122/
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Green Drinks Toronto
Wednesday, July 18, 5:30 - 11:55 PM
Grace O' Malley's, 14 Duncan Street (One block north of King St., 2 blocks west of St. Andrew’s subway)
Share a glass of your favorite bevvy with a few of the 150-200 Torontonians interested in the GTA's green industry.
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3853317376/?ref=enivte&utm_source=eb_email&utm_media=email&utm_compaign=invitenew&utm_term=readmore&invite=MjIxMTA2NC9hbmdlbGFAY2xlYW5haXJhbGxpYW5jZS5vcmcvMA==&ebtv=C
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Rasberry Jam Workshop
Wed. July 18, 6 - 9 p.m.
FoodShare, 90 Croatia Street (steps south of Bloor Street on Brock Avenue.) Enter off of Brock Avenue, head downstairs and turn right.
$50
James Partanen and Heather Kilner, both expert canners with many years of experience, will be leading you through a delicious recipe and an in-depth discussion about canning and preserving. This will be a great way to learn new skills or brush up on old ones. We will be canning delicious Raspberry Jam using raspberries from one of our local farmers. You will learn about the theory and practice of preserving, gain hands-on experience using a hot water bath canner, and leave with some jars of delicious preserves.
http://westendfood.coop/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=170
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National Day of Action for a 2014 Health Accord
Wednesday, July 18, 11:45 a.m.
Across from the Holy Eucharist Ukrainian Catholic Church (corner of Bain and Broadview Ave)
In December 2011, the federal government announced that it would cut $31 billion from public health care by 2024 effectively downloading much of the responsibility for health care onto the provinces and territories. After that announcement, the federal government walked away from the 2014 Health Accord negotiating table. Without a 2014 Health Accord, it is unlikely that we will be able to protect, strengthen, and extend public health care. Canadians need to act now to protect public health care by demanding that Harper return to the negotiating table. Otherwise, it will be every province for itself and many of us simply can’t afford it. Come partake in a human formation – we will be forming a giant red umbrella for Medicare (we’re covered)
We need 80 people to join us to form a human sculpture. We are ten people short - can you, your family, friends, colleagues, anyone(!) come out at 11:40 am for about an hour in Riverdale Park East. We will be forming a giant red umbrella to symbolize Medicare and a giant question mark to draw attention to the fact that Prime Minister Harper has walked away from negotiations about the future of Medicare in Canada. Please call or email us if you can come at 416-441-2502 - ohc at sympatico.ca. We will get back to you with more details on Monday if you are coming.
Council of Canadians, Toronto Chapter
Email: torontochapter at gmail.com
Blog: http://councilofcanadianstoronto.blogspot.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/TorontoCoC
Twitter: @TorontoCoC
National Website: www.canadians.org
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Clean Train Coalition meeting
Wednesday, July 18, 7 - 9 p.m.
Davenport Perth Neighbourhood Centre, 1900 Davenport Road
It’s time to have a general meeting to discuss our structure for action and next steps. This is an important meeting that everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, please call Suri @ 416-241-5801 or email squibbs at on.aibn.com or info at cleantrain.ca (the first email is best).
More info: www.cleantrain.ca or Facebook listing
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Quebec-Ontario Solidarity Tour
Come hear the Quebec student activists!
Thur. July 19, 6 pm
Ryerson University, Room SC 115, Ryerson Student Center, 55 Gould Street
A massive student struggle is rocking Quebec, bringing hundreds of thousands of people into the streets for accessible education, democracy and a life with a future. The pots and pans are banging, the chant has been heard around the world. Student strike, people`s struggle! Come out and join us for a panel discussion about the Quebec students featuring activists with CLASSE and other student militants from Quebec. What can student and their allies do in Ontario? As federal and provincial austerity budgets impact hard in Ontario, how can we build solidarity as well as a broad, united and growing movement here in Ontario?
www.solidaritytour.tumblr.com
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Provincial Childcare Discussion Paper - Consultation
with MPP Peter Tabuns, NDP
Thur. July 19, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Eastminster United Church, 310 Danforth
Ontario Ministry of Education has released "Modernizing Child Care in Ontario". We have until Sept. 24th to comment. Please attend and help shape the future.
https://www.facebook.com/events/250304421748396/
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All Nations Great Peace Gathering
July 15 - 20 in Brantford - Join us for a week of Native and anti-colonial solidarity: - sacred fire - speakers - Artists - Drumming circles - Food & refreshments
Fri. July 20, noon - All Nations Great Peace walk to Queen`s Park
https://www.facebook.com/events/229412547178379/
http://decolonizenorthamerica.org/
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Peace Out
80 min, 2011
Fri. July 20, 6:45 p.m.
Sat. July 21, 9 p.m.
Sun. July 22, 6:30 p.m.
Mon. July 23, 9 p.m.
Bloor Cinema (Bloor east of Bathurst)
As energy exploration, excavation and export remain Canada’s economic backbone, contradictions and debates abound on the risks and rewards of development. Director Charles Wilkinson asks a sensible question: What price are we willing to pay for our consumption? And he seeks a comprehensive answer that involves all sides of four major energy projects on the Peace River that will forever alter the landscape of Northwestern Canada. Hydroelectric damming, natural gas fracturing, nuclear reactors and the oil sands present diverse perils and benefits. What is the best path? Peace Out skillfully avoids polemical experts and activists, giving voice to those dedicated to research and reason, making this a vital film amidst the cacophony of opinions polluting headlines.
http://bloorcinema.com/movies/Peace-Out/
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Free DIY Natural Cleaning Party
Friday, July 20th, 7 - 9pm
Anarres Natural Health, 792 A Dovercourt Road
FREE for Sage Fair Volunteers.
Volunteer at the Anarres booth for the Big on Bloor St. Festival and get a free workshop! Volunteers who would like a refresher are welcome. Please sign up at the bottom of the page here http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1485 . Prospective volunteers are welcome to contact me to discuss the opportunity.
The Do-It-Yourself Green Cleaning Workshop is a fun and easy way to learn about chemicals in cleaning products and the illnesses these can cause, and make products that are safe to use, and inexpensive! As a participant, you'll go home with your very own set of easy-to-make cleaning products (plus recipes) that have been tested for effectiveness and are good for your health and the environment!
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/node/1006
BONUS - we'll make laundry detergent and you can take a sample home!
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Live Green Toronto Festival – where green hits the streets!
Saturday, July 21, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Yonge and Dundas
Toronto's largest celebration of all things green will bring hundreds of green products and services, live music, local foods, buskers and more to the streets at Yonge-Dundas Square.
http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/
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Save Katimavik National Rally
Sat. July 21, 2 p.m.
Queen's Park
July 21st is the National Rally day where every Canadian will have the opportunity to show how important Katimavik is to Canada. There are rallies all across Canada to allow all Canadians to show their frustration regarding the recent cut of the Katimavik program.
http://savingkatimavik.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/445947458766312/
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Big on Bloor Festival - Bloor Car Free!
Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22
Bloor Street West, from Duffferin to Lansdowne
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Growing Fig Trees with Steven Biggs
Sun. July 22, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Near North York Centre subway station
Horticulturalist and author Steven Biggs teaches you how to successfully grow figs in our northern climate - and you don't need a greenhouse to do it. Instruction includes how to grow and propagate your own fig trees.
$45 regular $35 early bird (you must register two weeks prior to event) $25 students/seniors (ID required)
To register visit www.communityorchard.ca or email growingforgreen at gmail.com
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Justice for Levi - Hip-hop benefit to fight Police Impunity
Sun. July 22, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Detour Bar, 193 Baldwin (Kensington Market)
Levi Schaeffer was killed on June 24th, 2009 at age 30. An OPP officer shot him in the chest, only a few minutes after they had first encountered on the shore of Osnaburgh Lake near the town of Pickle Lake, Ontario. Last fall, Levi's family, along with the family of Douglas Minty who was also shot by police last June- asked a Superior Court judge to put an end to the long standing practice of lawyer vetting. After a unanimous decision in favour of the families in Ontario's highest court, the OPP appealed the case to the Supreme Court. Now, the families and their lawyers must re-present the case in Canada's highest court, and need to raise funds to fight this battle.
https://www.facebook.com/events/444000115631777/permalink/444092902289165/
http://justiceforlevi.org/
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Remembering the Dead, Standing up for the Living
March and Vigil to Commemorate the Hampstead Accident
Sunday July 22, 2012
Get on the Bus From Toronto: http://bit.ly/NaId3E
Six months have passed since the tragic accident that killed eleven people near Hampstead, Ontario. Amongst the dead were 9 migrant chicken catchers from Peru. The impact of this accident has been felt across the hemisphere as families struggle to cope in the wake of this accident. Working with the survivors of the accident, the march and vigil is being organized to raise awareness of the thousands of migrant workers who have been injured or become sick while working in Canada.
The survivors of the crash, Javier and Juan, wish to break the invisibility not only of their situation but to raise the profile of the conditions faced by migrant workers across Canada. Their message is clear: Federal and Provincial laws designed to protect migrant workers don’t work! Fundamental steps need to be taken to ensure that migrant workers are treated with respect and dignity. Our demands are as follows:
* Safe working conditions
* Status upon arrival
* No fees for work
* Equal access to all entitlements
* Modernize labour laws to reflect the realities of migrant workers
* No repatriations and deportations
https://www.facebook.com/events/100416336771056/
http://www.justicia4migrantworkers.org/
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Join us as we pay tribute to Charles Roach
Sunday July 22, 2 pm - 5 pm
U of T Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium (1 King's College Circle)
A life dedicated to fighting for: civil rights - equality - freedom - peace - truth - self determination - diversity - arts - culture
A life dedicated to fighting against: war - racism - injustice - neo colonialism
For more info: charlesroachtribute at gmail.com
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Ontario Student Strike Training Camp
Fri. July 27, 7 p.m. – Sun. July 29
U of T
Please fill out the online registration form here: http://www.utgsu.ca/stuorgtrain/
- and spread the word to any other students who you think will be interested!
On the weekend of July 28 - 29th, several student organizers from Quebec will be coming to the University of Toronto to train the crew of Ontario student organizers who will be (direct) democratizing their campuses and mobilizing towards a student strike. Whether you are an experienced organizer or new to the scene, whether you're on the executive of a union, in the good ol' fashioned rank-and-file, or organize outside of union formations, you are welcome to come to this weekend training camp. All we ask is that you are committed to organizing towards a student strike in a directly democratic, bottom-up, and anti-authoritarian fashion; that you are willing to spread the skills that you learn at these workshops to others in your cities and on your campus; and that you are open to learning new organizing strategies from people who have been on the front-line of the student struggle in Quebec.
Some workshop topics include: introduction to student strikes, communication and mobilization, mobilizing graduate students, from mobilization committees to strike committees, creating and facilitating general assemblies, creating and/or radicalizing student associations, enforcing strikes, graduate student strikes, using strikes to build a movement, and direct democracy. There will be time for plenary discussions, strategy sessions and break-out groups.
https://www.facebook.com/events/199457126847267/
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Make Money As an Urban Farmer with SPIN-Farming®
with Curtis Stone, Owner/Operator Green City Acres, Kelowna, BC
August 15, 8:30 am – noon
Ryerson University
Ready to take your urban farm to the next level? Come and learn from SPIN farmer Curtis Stone how to turn your green plot into green ($$$) while feeding your community, creating beautiful spaces, and using a proven path to success.
Seats still remain but to get one, you need to sign up by August 1.
http://urbanagsummit.org/index.php/program/trainingandworkshopshalfday
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