T.O. Greenspiration Events: Creativity is key

Sun Mar 20 23:36:59 EDT 2016

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Toronto No Line 9 Network Call Out - Halt Line 9

Please sign: ‘Petition to Justin Trudeau’

https://petitions.parl.gc.ca/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-248

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A Playbook on the Politics of Better Streets

In conversation with former New York City transportation commissioner
Janette Sadik-Khan.

http://www.citylab.com/design/2016/03/janette-sadik-khan-book-handbook-urban
-revolution/473145/?utm_source=nl__link3_031116

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Grow up Toronto. It's time to let street parking go

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/grow-up-toronto-its-time-to-let-
street-parking-go/article29188632/

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Road Sage: Creativity is key to clearing traffic congestion

Some cities are looking to carbon taxes and congestion fees to solve
gridlock. Others are getting more creative. Last month, for instance, the
City of Milan announced that it intends to pay people to cycle to work.

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-drive/culture/commentary/creativity-is-
key-to-clearing-traffic-congestion/article29245238/

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The Canadian Who Kicked White House Protocol to the Curb

Oh that we all would have such courage...

https://nowtoronto.com/news/the-canadian-who-shocked-the-white-house    

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House share with activist

Vaughan and Oakwood.  30 minutes downtown by bike or transit.  2nd floor of
a house.  Large quiet furnished  bedroom, share kitchen living room and
bathroom.  Corner house, lots of light, wood floors.  Available May 1st.
$600. Bike parking. Contact: lyn.adamson9 at gmail.com, 416-731-6605.

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Twitter for Organizing: Firepower to Win

Whether you’re a Twitter novice or fanatic, or anywhere in between, this
webinar series will help you bring more firepower to your campaigns and grow
your Twitter following quickly and strategically. The series includes three
90-minute webinars, held April 7, 14, 21, 1 - 2:30 pm EST 

To get a discounted rate ($35 for the 3 webinars rather than $95), forward
this entire email to info at socialmovementtechnologies.org in order to be
approved at the discounted rate.

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Honduras Vigil = Stop the Murders 

Monday March 21, 4:30 pm

Cloud Gardens 14 Temperance Street, Queen Subway station

Honduran activist Nelson Noe García Lainez was murdered on Tuesday, becoming
the second member of the Indigenous group Civil Council of Popular and
Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) to be shot to death in
Honduras the last two weeks. He was gunned down upon arriving at his home in
the Rio Lindo community in the department of Cortés, less than two weeks
after the shooting death of Berta Cáceres. Berta Cáceres, winner of the
prestigious Golman environmental prize, was assassinated in Honduras on
Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was an Indigenous Lenca leader, and the
coordinator and co-founder of COPINH. Berta was also a leading figure
against  the 2009 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government
in Honduras. Since the coup the human rights situation in Honduras has
deteriorated as human rights defenders and social movement leaders are
systematically criminalized and routinely killed. Join us to remember Nelson
Garcia and Berta Cáceres and all those murdered for protecting their culture
and the environment against corporate power.

http://weebly.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9217e7db44b531a0b234b7277
<http://weebly.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=9217e7db44b531a0b234b7277&
id=42b707e838&e=9af75c3643> &id=42b707e838&e=9af75c3643

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Ecocide: War on the Planet - With David Barsamian

Monday, March 21, noon

Debates Room, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T

One of America's most tireless and wide-ranging investigative journalists,
David Barsamian has altered the independent media landscape, both with his
weekly radio show Alternative Radio - now in its 30th year – and his books
with Noam Chomsky, Eqbal Ahmad, Howard Zinn, Tariq Ali, Richard Wolff,
Arundhati Roy and Edward Said. The Institute for Alternative Journalism
named him one of its Top Ten Media Heroes. Tickets are $30 per person and
all proceeds benefit CIUT 89.5 FM.

http://www.ciut.fm/ 

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Great Lakes Commons Journey

Monday, March 21, 4 p.m.

Online

This will be our 2nd planning meeting for a Great Lakes Commons Journey
project. It will be a bioregional conversation over your computer or phone.
What is a Great Lakes Commons Journey you say? This year, from Mother’s Day
to Thanksgiving, Great Lakes Commons is rallying people across the waters to
journey in unity. Walk, bike, paddle, sail, or surf to connect with the
lakes and others who are becoming great ancestors -- guardians of the Great
Lakes.

http://www.greatlakescommons.org/updates/ 

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Diamonds are forever - A look at industry self regulation in Ontario

Mon. March 21, 7 p.m.

Madison Avenue Pub, 14 Madison Ave. (near Bloor and Spadina)

Diamonds are forever; sadly, so is the aftermath of diamond mining.
Canadian Diamonds are marketed as conflict free diamonds. But how are we
doing really?  What is the environmental performance like on the ground in
Ontario? Ontario depends on the mines to self regulate their environmental
impacts.  That system is failing Ontarians.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/diamonds-are-forever-a-look-at-industry-self-reg
ulation-in-ontario-tickets-22423874412 

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Water Docs Film Festival

Tuesday - Saturday, March 21 - March 26

Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East (and other venues) 

A documentary film festival about all things water, Water Docs presents
features and shorts, discussions with special guests and filmmakers, and
opportunities to take action to protect water.

www.waterdocs.ca <http://www.waterdocs.ca>  

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Waste Land 

Tuesday, March 22, 6:30 p.m.

OISE, 252 Bloor Street West 

Attend a free screening of Waste Land, a film about an artist who recreates
photographic images of people out of garbage, hosted by the City of
Toronto's Long Term Waste Management Strategy. Learn about the world's
largest dump and waste management in Toronto.

http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-screening-of-waste-land-tickets-22579155863 

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Media and Democracy With David Barsamian

Tuesday, March 22, 7 p.m.

Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Drive

One of America's most tireless and wide-ranging investigative journalists,
David Barsamian has altered the independent media landscape, both with his
weekly radio show Alternative Radio - now in its 30th year – and his books
with Noam Chomsky, Eqbal Ahmad, Howard Zinn, Tariq Ali, Richard Wolff,
Arundhati Roy and Edward Said. His best-selling books with Chomsky have been
translated into many languages. $10

http://www.noorculturalcentre.ca/?p=14270 

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Indigenous Education Network at OISE and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Student
Association at U of T are proud to sponsor:

Walking Lightly on the Earth: Environmental Perspectives from Indigenous
Spirituality and Islam

Tues. March 22, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

OISE, Room 2-198, 252 Bloor St. West

What are the consequences of living out of balance with mother earth? Do
Indigenous and Islamic prophecies foretell of a time of global environmental
hardships wrought by human hands? What do these two spiritual traditions
have to offer in terms of addressing climate change, environmental justice,
animal welfare and creating peace? Join us to learn more and discuss
possibilities for collective action. RSVP: tammara.soma at mail.utoronto.ca

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Cycle Toronto 2016 Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, March 22, 6:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

QRC West, 134 Peter St.

Our AGM is a Cycle Toronto members-only event. Non-members are welcome but
must join or renew at the door or prior to the AGM on our member
registration page.

https://www.cycleto.ca/event/cycle-toronto-2016-annual-general-meeting 

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Restoring Respectful Relationships:  Designing a Royal Proclamation of
Reconciliation

Tues - Wed. March 22 - 23

Hart House and Massey College, U of T

The Walter Gordon Symposium is a student-led joint venture of Massey College
and the School of Public Policy and Governance at the University of Toronto.
This year's edition of the symposium is organized in partnership with the
University of Toronto's First Nations House and Hart House, inspired by the
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's recommendations. Free.

http://www.wgsymposium.com 

http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/2016-walter-gordon-symposium-on-public-policy-990
1490634  

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World Water Day – SHELL: Clean It Up Campaign

Tuesday, March 22, 7 - 9 p.m.

On World Water Day celebrate your right to water and join Amnesty
International in the “SHELL: Clean It Up Campaign”. Learn about Shell’s
impact on water, land and communities of the Niger Delta. Take action to
insist that corporations protect human rights wherever they operate.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/world-water-day-event-shell-clean-it-up-campaign
-tickets-21882739864 

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World Water Day – Blue Dot Tour

Tuesday, March 22, 6. – 10 p.m.

David Suzuki Foundation, 179 John Street (near Queen)

The Blue Dot movement believes that no matter who you are or where you live,
every person in Canada should have the right to a healthy environment—clean
air and water, safe food and a stable climate.

bit.ly/1nMg8ER 

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Finkelstein: Gaza, Palestine, What Next?

Tues. March 22, 7 - 9 pm

Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East present a lecture by
activist/scholar Norman Finkelstein followed by a Q&A session. $15, stu $10
($12, stu $8 in advance).

http://www.cjpme.org/fink_tor_2016

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Low Income Energy Network Annual Conference

Wed. March 23, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

63 Gould Street, Thomas Lounge (ground floor), Oakham House, Ryerson U

A gathering for social service agencies, low-income and affordable housing
advocates, environmental organizations, anti-poverty groups, community legal
clinics, and representatives from government agencies and utility companies,
to share information and updates on current low-income energy programs.
Free.

http://www.lowincomeenergy.ca/news-events/2016/02/register-now-for-the-2016-
lien-annual-conference%21/ 

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Inter-War Period Discussions on Science

Wed, Mar 23, 7 - 9 p.m.

Room UC 144, University College, 15 King’s College Circle, U of T

Free public lecture with Katharine Anderson. Part of the Science for Peace
series.

https://www.facebook.com/events/115596235501953/ 

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Capitalism in Crisis

Wednesday March 23, 7 pm

OISE, Room 2286, 252 Bloor Street W

Join the Toronto New Socialists as we discuss the ongoing global economic
crisis, the possibility of another recession, and the opportunities for
building our resistance. The speaker will be David McNally, a member of the
Toronto New Socialists, Professor of political science at York University
and author of Global Slump: The Economics and Politics of Crisis and
Resistance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/977428438994176/  

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Nepalese Street Children

Wednesday March 23, 8 pm

Trinity St. Paul's Centre, 427 Bloor St. W

After ten years of civil war and a disastrous earthquake Nepal's abandoned
street kids pay a high price.

torontothebetter.blogspot.ca    

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Ghomeshi Verdict - Rally & March - We Believe Survivors

Thursday, March 24, 6 - 8 pm

Starts at Old City Hall, 60 Queen St. West

On Thursday March 24th, the verdict in the Ghomeshi sexual assault trial
will be delivered. No matter the outcome of this trial, we believe and
support survivors. This is a family-friendly event, everyone is welcomed.
Contact: womenandtrans at rsuonline.ca   #WeBelieveSurvivors

https://www.facebook.com/events/1190762947600867' 

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Trumbo

Thursday, March 24, 7 p.m. 

OISE 2-289, 252 Bloor W.

In 1947, Dalton Trumbo (Bryan Cranston) was Hollywood’s top screenwriter
until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political
beliefs. TRUMBO recounts how Dalton used words and wit to win two Academy
Awards and expose the absurdity and injustice of the blacklist, which
entangled everyone from gossip columnist Hedda Hopper (Helen Mirren) to John
Wayne, Kirk Douglas and Otto Preminger.

http://socialistaction.ca/tag/rebel-films/ 

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Story of Ours

Thurs., March 24, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Daniels Spectrum, 58 5Dundas East, 3rd floor Lounge

Join us for an evening of true, personal stories told by people of different
ages, backgrounds and identities. Stories of Ours is a project that aims to
deepen community, invite solidarity and challenge dominant narratives
through intentional acts of storytelling. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1733211520249301/ 

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Just Work: Migrant Workers's Struggles Today

Thursday, March 24, 7 pm

315 Roncesvalles Ave (at Grenadier)

Just Work? offers a vast range of original, grass-roots perspectives on
global migrant labour organising in the twenty-first century. From diverse
worker’s organisations in South Africa to migrant worker resistance in the
Gulf, from forest workers in the Czech Republic to domestic workers’
structures in Hong Kong, this volume will bring together a wealth of lived
experiences and hidden struggles for the first time. Featuring Aziz Choudry,
Published by Pluto Press.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1083624821682456/

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Growing Food, Not Lawns – 101

Thur. March 24, 7 p.m.

The Big Carrot, 348 Danforth, Room 212.

Learn about balcony gardens using pots and recycled containers, raised beds,
straw bale gardening and more. Free. 

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Ecumenical Good Friday Walk For Justice

Fri. March 25, 2 p.m.

Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay W. (just west of the ferry docks at the
foot of Bay Street)

Walk to decry the unjust use of water leading to environmental degradation
and vast numbers of refugees. Ends at Church of the Holy Trinity (10 Trinity
Sq) for a simple supper at 4 pm. Pwyc (donations to social justice
organizations participating in the walk).

https://goodfridaywalkforjustice.wordpress.com/

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#BlackLivesMatter: The Making Of The Myth Of Black Dangerousness

Fri-Sat. Mar 25-26, 8 pm

Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas E. In the Aki Studio.

Jackman Humanities Institute and Wind in the Leaves Collective present a
performance and lecture followed by a talk-back session with
creators/performers Kevin A Ormsby, Mikhail P Morris, Melissa Noventa,
Pierre Clark, Tereka Tyler-Davis and charles c. smith. $20, artists $10, stu
$5. 

http://www.nativeearth.ca/blacklivesmatter/

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Life Off Grid

March 25 - March 31

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)

Meet the pioneers creating a new model for sustainability. Industrious,
dedicated and creative people across Canada are living “off grid”— without
any connection to the electrical or natural gas infrastructures that
criss-cross our nation.

http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=49720~fff311b7-
cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0 

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Shape My City Events

http://shapemycity.ca/events.php  

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Beit Zatoun Events

http://beitzatoun.org/events/  

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Hot Docs

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

http://bloorcinema.com/   

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/  

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