T.O. Greenspiration Events: People's Climate Plan

Mon May 30 00:06:39 EDT 2016

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FlightPath 1.5 
A global campaign of leading environmental voices, dedicated to cutting aviation climate pollution and ensuring that aviation contributes its fair share to the goal of limiting the global temperature increase to 1.5° C above pre-industrial levels. http://www.flightpath1point5.orghttp://www.flightpath1point5.org

Flightless Conference on Climate Change - watch the presentations here
http://ehc.english.ucsb.edu/?page_id=12687

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Paris Introduces Car-Free Sundays
Part of an ongoing effort to curb pollution, part of ParisBreathes campaign. Imagine car-free days in Toronto...
http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/04/paris-introduces-car-free-sundays/480609/?utm_source=nl__link6_050216

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Nuclear vs. Renewables in ON with Angela Bischoff
23 min. video recording of Angela’s presentation at the Socialist Action conference last weekend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LlE7cOQppdQ#t=30

Close-Pickering.ca
Have you signed my petition to shutter the Pickering nuclear station when its current licence expires? Please do! Close-Pickering.ca
Plus, I’m inviting volunteers to leaflet door to door in the Scarborough-Rouge River riding with me. Help us make closing Pickering a provincial by-election issue. If you can spare a few hours, contact me at angela at cleanairalliance.org. 

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Counting Sheep - Revolution is Coming
A Guerrilla Folk Opera
May 26 - June 5
296 Broadview
Counting Sheep is a deeply personal retelling of the Maidan in Ukraine, an immersive Ukrainian folk opera set to the sounds of beloved guerilla-folk party-punk band The Lemon Bucket Orkestra. It is January 2014. Mark Marczyk touches down in Kyiv and is quickly thrust into a nation on the eve of Revolution, a volatile whirlwind of tragedy mixed with hope, solidarity torn apart by brutal violence. Counting Sheep is a strikingly visceral exploration into the politics of revolution, beating with the heart of a people yearning for a better tomorrow. It is a stirring call-to-action, an affirmation of the human condition amidst a country in disrepair. 
http://countingsheeprevolution.com

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Donate your old bike to Africa
The drop-off location is 2111 Dundas Street West in the basement of Women On The Move
Bicycles can be dropped off during the week, but prefer Saturdays between 11 a.m.  - 2 p.m. Find our more here:
http://melissawp9.wix.com/theshefactory#!shecycle-for-africa/g4eo7

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Bike Month
Dozens of events
http://bikemonth.ca/events

Bike to Work Day
Mon. May 30th
Bike alone or en masse to City Hall for a pancake breakfast
http://bikemonth.ca/biketoworkday

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Toronto Rally for Migrant Worker Rights - #StatusNow 
Mon. May 30, 1 p.m.
Bloor and Spadina (SE parkette), march to MP Chrystia Freeland’s office
Together, we will call for: * Mobility: Migrant workers should not be forced to work for a single employer * Voice: Migrant workers should get a say. It’s time to undo the harm done by the previous government. * Equality: Let’s build a robust permanent immigration system where migrant workers gets equal treatment Sign the petition, get the facts, and more.
http://www.migrantworkersalliance.org/toronto-rally-for-migrant-worker-rights-statusnow/

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Mass Blanket Exercise
Mon. May 30, 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Queen's Park (College and University Ave)
Join us to participate in a reconciliation-based activity that tells the history of Canada from the perspective of Indigenous peoples. The Blanket Exercise begins at 2pm sharp. Mass Blanket Exercises are being led by Indigenous  and non-Indigenous youth leaders across the country, in honour of the one year anniversary of the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC)’s Calls to Action, and the continued work that needs to happen in order to see reconciliation happen in Canada. Hosted by Canadian Roots Exchange in partner with KAIROS Canada.
kairoscanada.org/event/toronto-kairos-mass-blanket-exercise 

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Wannabe Toxic Free Meetup
Monday, May 30, 6 p.m.
OCAD Annex Building - MCC 516, 113 McCaul Street
Do you care about what passes through your body? Do you wonder about the personal and community health effects of what's in our food, air, and water? Do you ever get frustrated about all those hard to spell, toxic additives listed in 'conventional' cleaning and personal care products? I mean, WTF???!  Join the Women's Healthy Environments Network monthly meetup where we'll get down to the naked truth about the toxic chemicals we all encounter in our daily lives, and what actions we can take to reduce exposure and lighten the load for mama earth. Speakers, food, networking. $10
http://www.meetup.com/WannabeToxicFree/events/230695061/

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Earth Caravan
Tues. May 31, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Nathan Phillips Square, T.O. City Hall, Queen and Bay 
The Earth Caravan – an international festival with roots in Japan – comes to Canada for the first time. The festival is part of a global interfaith pilgrimage whose mission is to share peace, happiness and healing in the world through words, art, music, shiatsu therapy and inter-religious prayer. The Caravan travels the globe each year, sharing a strong message of peace, hope and ways of living to help heal the wounds of war, violence and disaster.
http://taosangha-na.com/earth-caravan/toronto-2016/ 

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Grassy Narrows youth singers, Elders, leaders 
With Avi Lewis 
Tues. May 31, 6:30 p.m.
245 Church St, Ryerson Engineering Building lecture hall (ENG 103) (Dundas subway station) 
In Spring of 2016 Grassy Narrows people will travel 1,700 km to Toronto to call on Premier Wynne to finally clean up the 9,000 kg of mercury that were dumped in our river in the 1960’s. Join us as we demand justice for our people and protection for the waters and forests that give life. All ticket proceeds go to the Grassy Narrows to pay for travel to Toronto to attend the River Run and say no to mercury poisoning. $10 - $20. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/259066584447058/
http://bit.ly/1TzidNz 

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Let's TransformTO! Brainstorm for a Sustainable City 
Tues. May 31, 6:30 - 8:15 pm 
Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave W 
Brainstorming and discussion of ideas from those present as to what the City of Toronto can do to achieve the 80% cut in emissions by 2050. A presentation will be made by Linda Swanston from the City of Toronto. The local councillor Josh Colle, chair of the TTC, will be in attendance. Jessica Bell of TTC Riders will attend as a resource person for discussion on transit planning.
http://tcan.ca/event/lets-transformto-brainstorm-sustainable-city
https://www.facebook.com/events/1601942700097357/

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Rally for Fair Transit Fares
Tues. May 31, noon
Nathan Phillips Square, City Hall (Queen and Bay) 
Rally to demand free fares for people on social assistance who are receiving Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support (ODSP), and $50 fares for people on low incomes. A city committee will be proposing a formula for low income fares for debate at the TTC Commission meeting on May 31st. The Fare Fair Coalition and TTCriders, along with many allies activists, have been fighting to lower the ever-rising TTC transit fares for low income people, who rely on public transit to carry out all of the activities of daily life, and are often forced to choose between feeding the family and taking the bus. This is our opportunity. Join us. 
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fair-fares-rally-tickets-24993589499

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Under the Gardiner – Public Meeting
Tuesday May 31, Presentation at 6:30 p.m., Open House at 8 p.m. 
Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre Gymnasium, 627 Queens Quay West (Queens Quay West and Bathurst)
http://www.undergardiner.com/

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Even It Up in Toronto
Wednesday June 1, 7 - 9 p.m.
Metro Hall, room 310, 55 John St.
People around the world are calling for greater economic equality. A passionate group of community thought leaders will participate in a panel discussion before facilitating small group round tables. During this event, you will have the opportunity to share your ideas on how we can Even It Up.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/even-it-up-in-toronto-tickets-25231820053

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A Day's Work 
Wednesday June 1, 7 pm
George Ignatieff Theatre,15 Devonshire Place
Join us for a free screening of the award-winning documentary which exposes the harsh conditions faced by temp agency workers. Temp agency workers are particularly vulnerable to health and safety risks because temp agencies and client companies are not jointly responsible for workplace injuries.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1177624802250626/

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Anxiety and Depression - An Orthomolecular Approach 
Wed. June 1, 8 - 9:30 p.m.
Webinar
Evidence-based solutions to optimize health through individualized therapeutic nutrients and diet. Free.
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/364299362621734914

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Grey to Green Conference
Addressing Climate Change with Green Infrastructure 
Wed. - Sat. June 1 - 4 
Department of Architectural Science, Ryerson U
This year's conference is about helping us understand the value of green infrastructure (bioswales, green roofs and walls, urban forests, etc.) as an important tool in the fight to both mitigate against and adapt to climate change. 
http://greytogreenconference.org/
Live webcast:
http://www.cvent.com/events/grey-to-green-2016-conference-recordings/event-summary-6a8ab982df514317bdae84be19d49edf.aspx?RefID=GRHCEblast

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Grassy Narrows River Run 2016: Healthy river, healthy people
Thursday, June 2, noon
Queen's Park (College and University Ave)
In Spring of 2016 Grassy Narrows people will travel 1,700 km to Toronto to call on Premier Wynne to finally clean up the 9,000 kg of mercury that were dumped in our river in the 1960's. Join us as we demand justice for our people and protection for the waters and forests that give life. More than fifty years ago a paper mill in Dryden, Ontario began to dump murderous amounts of mercury into the Wabigoon River, upstream from the community of Asubpeechoseewagong (Grassy Narrows). This was one of many genocidal moments in the Canadian settler state's relationship with traditional Anishnaabe lands and people. The people of Grassy Narrows, and all the life that supports their traditional territories, have lived with the immense health effects of that crime ever since, with no responsibility taken on the part of the Ontario government that allowed that to happen. There is new evidence that mercury levels in some areas are rising, which continues to brutally impact the residents of Grassy Narrows, especially young children. The community is known for having sustained the longest running blockade of illegal logging in Canadian history, and is now demanding that Ontario clean up the mercury it allowed to be dumped years ago. 
https://www.facebook.com/events/1769190633315081/

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The Chocolate Manifesto
Thur. June 2, 7 - 9 p.m.
Chocosol, 1131 St. Clair Ave W
Join Michael Sacco, ChocoSol Founder and Trent University PhD candidate, to explore the spiritual, ecological, and geo-political unfolding of the story of chocolate. 
https://www.universe.com/events/re-discovering-cacao-phd-research-discussions-tickets-KC71R4

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The State Of The Environment
Sat. June 4, 7 - 8:45 p.m.
Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W 
This special Planet in Focus program of 6 short films will examine the many damages, changes, challenges, and hope that our Continent endures as a consequence of worldwide abuse of the earth’s resources. Part of aluCine Latin Film and
Media Arts Festival. $10
http://alucinefestival.com/event/the-state-of-the-environment/

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People's Climate Plan Teach-in
Saturday, June 4, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Sidney Smith hall, room 2102, U of T, 100 St. George St.
Featuring:
• Myeengun Henry (Chippewas of the Thames) • Avi Lewis (LEAP Manifesto) • Megan Whitfield (CUPW Toronto) • Adam Scott (Oil Change International) Join the People’s Climate Plan (a broad-based collective of climate justice groups) at this teach-in to build strong community pressure for a meaningful and just national climate plan. Plenary discussion, followed by three workshops- each on a key pillar of the People's Climate Plan. The teach-in will prepare people to attend upcoming "climate consultations" hosted by local MP's, to promote the 3 pillars of the People's Climate Plan: 
• A national climate plan that aligns with the science of climate change and ensures Canada meets its commitments to a 1.5°C world by keeping its fossil fuels reserves in the ground.
• A national plan that builds a 100% renewable energy economy by 2050, creating over a million clean, safe and rewarding jobs.
• A national plan that enshrines justice & reconciliation for Indigenous peoples, ensures no worker is left behind in the transition to a clean energy economy, and takes leadership from those hit hardest by the climate crisis.
Event hosted by Rising Tide Toronto, an action group of OPIRG Toronto. Supported by: 350 Toronto, Toronto No Line Network Questions? Childcare needs? Email tarfreetoronto at riseup.net  
https://www.facebook.com/events/238778489816548
PeoplesClimate.ca

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Really Really Free Market
Sat. June 4, 10 am - 4 pm (bring items before 3 pm)
Campbell Park & Playground, 225 Campbell
Community space for sharing clean and usable items. No money, no trade/barter – everything is free. 
facebook.com/ReallyReallyFreeMarketToronto

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100in1Day
Sat. June 4
Various locations
A day to turn ideas into reality all over the city by celebrating the cumulative power of small changes and celebrations (we call them interventions). 
https://toronto.100in1day.ca/

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Safe Cycling 101
Sat. June 4, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College
Cycle Toronto workshop. Free. 

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Fair Trade Show
Sat. Sun. June 4 - 5, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Enercare Centre ,100 Princes' Blvd, Exhibition Place
Consumer show dedicated to promoting social enterprises that advance equality, social justice, and environmental sustainability.
http://thefairtradeshow.com/

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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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Centre for Social Innovation Events
http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing 

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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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