T.O. Greenspiration Events: Sacred Earth

Sun Jan 21 20:02:49 EST 2018

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Americans pull ahead of Canadians in the race against climate change

Since 1990, Canadians have reduced our climate pollution by just 10% per person while Americans cleaned up by 20%; Europeans by 30%; and the British by 40%.

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2018/01/18/analysis/americans-pull-ahead-canadians-race-against-climate-change

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Toronto’s Yonge Street needs a bike lane!

Send a letter to the Mayor and your Councillor here:

http://bit.ly/2DvfKXO 

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Toronto Can Do Better

Toronto is rated as the most unequal city in Canada. Right now:

• 1 in 4 of our children live in poverty.

• 52% of us don’t have stable, secure jobs.

• 100,000 households are waiting for subsidized housing and many more are looking for homes they can afford.

• Waitlists for affordable recreation programs have grown by 62% to an astounding 189,000.

We have to do better…. And we can. Send City Council a letter here.

http://torontocandobetter.ca/take-action/ 

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Do you like running, or walking around Toronto? 

Do you want change at the municipal level to make our streets safer for all road users, not just designed for cars? If so, mayoral candidate Sarah Climenhaga (www.sarahclimenhaga.ca) wants your help in planning running/walking routes around the city for a series of training events she is planning. To find out more, email her at sarahclimenhaga2018 at gmail.com

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Shared Apartment 

I am seeking a house-mate to share my bright quiet 2nd floor apartment in a two story corner house on Vaughan Rd. near Oakwood.  Close to transit, great bicycle routes to downtown, basement bike storage, parking available. Large comfortable bedroom. Fully equipped kitchen, living/dining room to share, cat OK. Wood floors, lots of windows. To share with activist and conflict resolution practitioner. I am mostly vegetarian. $650 incl utilities, parking available.  Room available from Feb 3rd.  Furnished (or semi-furnished if you prefer).  

Contact Lyn Adamson 416-731-6605, lyn.adamson9 at gmail.com 

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Collective Working Space

You are a small creative collective seeking an anomaly in your working space environment. This Studio may just be what you’re craving and looking for. Available Feb. 1. Dupont and Ossington.

https://www.kijiji.ca/v-commercial-office-space/city-of-toronto/888-studio-404-commercial-space/1325904341?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

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The Final Year

Jan. 21 – Feb. 

Bloor Hot Docs, 506 Bloor W.

With an unprecedented level of access to the inner workings of the White House, The Final Year takes you behind the scenes of Barack Obama’s last 12 months in office: a time that eerily already feels like ancient history. A testament to how advocates for change can make a difference, Obama and his foreign policy team, including Secretary of State John Kerry and UN Ambassador Samantha Power, work around-the-clock to try and bring their goals for the country to fruition against a constant series of obstacles. With time running out on their term in office, the stakes and urgency rise everyday as a different course for America’s future catches them by surprise and threatens everything they stand for.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=69339~59fba0ef-6a4a-45af-8cd3-8a8d7c61f184&ep=1&

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Avoiding Burnout: Self Care for Activists and Changemakers

Mon. Jan. 22, 6 – 9 p.m.

George Brown College

https://toolsforchange.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93fc295adc37a22f7f3b68bb9&id=adab0dbc94&e=4acd91924b 

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Climate Change and Energy Benchmarking 

Webinar with Dr. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario

Mon. Jan. 22, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 

Learn about why it is so essential that faith communities step up to respond to the climate crisis, and what you can do to make a difference.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-change-and-energy-benchmarking-webinar-tickets-34842678389 

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Toronto350 with Nancy Rowe of the Aanishinaabek Nation

Tues. Jan. 23, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Steelworkers' Toronto Area Council, 25 Cecil Street

Toronto350 welcomes Nancy Rowe of the Aanishinaabek Nation to our weekly meeting. We will be speaking about the fact that despite the climate movement's great qualities and achievements, in many ways it still fails to break free of a colonized structure and vision.

https://www.facebook.com/events/163124930975042/

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The Geopolitics of Cyber Security – with John Daniele

Wed. Jan. 24, 7 – 9 p.m.

Room 140, University College, U. of Toronto (15 Kings College Circle)

This is a free public lecture hosted by Science for Peace. John Daniele is a forensic cyber security analyst who catches cyber criminals--notably those attempting to swindle banks and corporations. Now he is protecting Canada's democracy against foreign hackers and trolls who try to determine the outcome of elections. The talk will be live streamed to Science for Peace's Facebook page. Watch and send questions to be answered during Q and A session.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1079003348920858/ 

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Homelessness Doesn't End in April: Build Shelters! – Rally and Action

Wed. Jan. 24, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Toronto City Hall, meet just outside city hall entrance

The Mayor meets with his executive committee on the 24th. His preliminary budget puts grossly insufficient funds towards addressing the shelter crisis, meaning the horror will continue for homeless people. Hosted by OCAP Toronto

https://www.facebook.com/events/189344561648864/ 

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The Body Language of Trees

With Owen Goltz

Wed. January 24, 7:30 pm

Swansea Town Hall, Rousseau Room, 95 Lavinia Ave.

Hosted by Swansea Horticultural Society

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Savage & Birth of a Family - Film Screening

Wed. Jan. 24, 7 p.m.

Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue, U of T

Part 1 of the State Violence & Indigenous Resistance Film Screening Series, organized by the Indigenous Education Network at OISE - U of T. Free screening followed by a discussion & response by artists Lisa Myers and Anique Jordan.     

https://www.facebook.com/events/1906091713038772/

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Permaculture 101

Wed. Jan. 24, 3-5 pm.

OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm 2205  

Dig In! Campus Agriculture presents a workshop with Ivan Chan on permaculture design and planning for the 2018 growing season. Free.

https://campusagriculture.wordpress.com/

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Night Of Ideas: To Sleep Or Not To Sleep

Thur. Jan. 25, 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Art Museum at the U of T, 7 Hart House

French-led global all-night art event happening simultaneously in more than 50 cities. Conversations, lectures, workshops, performances, readings and screenings with artists, writers, philosophers & scientists on the neuroscience of sleep, the meaning of downtime, the health impact of sleeplessness, the cultural importance of dreaming, and the architecture and politics of sleep. Part of the Figures Of Sleep exhibition

artmuseum.utoronto.ca/program/night-of-ideas  

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Guelph Organic Conference and Tradeshow

Jan. 25 – 28

Guelph University Centre

Where farmers and consumers meet.

https://guelphorganicconf.ca/ 

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Environmental Book Club

Fri, Jan 26, 2:30 - 4:30 pm

The Tollkeeper's Cottage, 750 Davenport Rd.

This meeting will focus on selected writings by Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer, writer, poet, environmental activist, cultural critic, and visionary. Free. Everyone welcome.

RSVP:  Please email greenneighbours at gn21.ca for a pdf of the reading material.

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If Not Now, When? Beyond Indifference

Fri. Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Bishop Marrocco-Thomas Merton Secondary School, 1515 Bloor W

Iranian writer/activist Marina Nemat will address the widespread indifference in our world and issue a ringing summons to action. The author of the bestselling Prisoner Of Tehran will present her perspective on the challenges faced today in Canada, in Iran and throughout the world. She will focus on the unique contribution of young people in Canada today. Free. Sponsored by Romero House for Refugees. 

facebook.com/events/141111796682709  

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Free Lunch Society

Jan. 26 – 28

Bloor Hot Docs, 506 Bloor W

As economic disparity grows and the middle class evaporates, is guaranteed basic income such a crazy idea? Free Lunch Society takes a deep dive into the revolutionary concept that might not just be a utopian pipedream, but a necessary course of action that's gaining traction globally—including right here at home. Experts around the world factor in on this controversial debate and what it would take to make it a reality. 

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=69406~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&=&utm_source=eBulletin&utm_medium=HDC&utm_campaign=HDCFilms&utm_content=FreeLunch 

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Inorganic Market 

Certified Electronic Waste Collection

Sat, Jan 27, 10 am – 2 pm

Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St.

https://inorganicmarket.ca/

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Sacred Earth: fundraiser against pipeline mancamps

Sat. Jan. 27, 6 p.m. - midnight

Unit 2, 163 Sterling Rd.

Live performances, dance party and art auction fundraising for front line youth defenders to travel to remote first nations facing threat of industry camps for pipeline workers close to their communities.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1705148819506526/ 

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Say no to Islamophobia Say no to Hate - Rally

Sat. Jan. 27, 11 a.m.

Nathan Phillips Square (Queen and Bay)

A year ago, thousands of people across Canada joined in vigils and rallies in a show of solidarity with the Muslim community after the Québec City shooting. On January 27th, we rally again to say no to Islamophobia and no to hate. Bring banners and noise makers and help us take over the square with messages of peace and unity. Organized by ySolidarity Against Fascism Everywhere (SAFE), an intersectional anti-oppressive committee formed to counter the rise of the islamophobia, white supremacy and fascism in the Toronto area.

https://www.facebook.com/solidarityagainstfascismeverywhere/ 

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Health, Wellness and Sustainability: Environmental Education in Action Conference 2018

Sat. January 27, 9 am - 3:30 pm conference

Noon – 2 p.m. EcoFair

OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, U of T

This one day conference provides professional learning in Environmental Education (EE)

http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/ss/Conferences_and_Workshops/Health_Wellness_Sustainability.html 

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U of T Sustainability Conference 

Sat. Jan. 27, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street

As the world's population continues to expand, sustainability is an ever growing topic of discussion in many industries. Through keynote speakers, panel discussions and hands-on workshops, the conference aims to gather minds from various sectors; government, industry, and academia alike, to discuss and showcase the connections between past, present, and future sustainability ventures. $18 - $25

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/uoft-sustainability-conference-2018-tickets-41514569194 

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Out of the Cold Benefit Concert for Toronto Homeless

Sat. Jan. 27, 8 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer 162 Bloor W

Chamber music, vocalists, and a grand finale led by David Bowser of a few opera favourites. Proceeds to the Sistering and Fred Victor shelters. Suggested donation $10.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1684341668292672

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Lighting Fires: Commemorating the Quebec Mosque Massacre

Sun. Jan. 28, 6 – 10 p.m.

163 Sterling Road

This event is to mark the one-year anniversary of the Quebec Great Mosque Massacre. This is a space for commemoration, but it is also meant to connect, to listen and to strategize. The Quebec Great Mosque Massacre is a direct result of wars around the world that are endorsed by all political parties. Islamophobia doesn't only exist at the fringes. It is state sponsored, and entrenched in society.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1658396600869964/ 

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Treyf in Toronto: Workshop on Anti-Semitism

Sunday, Jan 28, 2 - 5 pm

Winchevsky Centre 585 Cranbrooke Ave. (Bathurst/Lawrence)

Join a workshop on Anti-Semitism facilitated by Sam Bick and David Zinman of the TREYF Podcast who will lead a discussion on today’s dominant framework for understanding Anti-Semitism in North America. Together we will discuss the failures of this framework and how to work toward better understandings of the ways anti-Jewish marginalization intersects and interacts with other systems of oppression.

https://beitzatoun.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d12cc1436cef65c24264f5134&id=e6983e05bb&e=98329828f0 

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Protecting Biodiversity In Ontario

Sun. Jan. 28, 10:30 am-12:30 pm.

Howard Park Tennis Club, 430 Parkside (east side of High Park)

Join the High Park Stewards for a presentation by Ellen Schwartzel, Deputy Commissioner, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. Free.

http://www.highparknature.org/wiki/wiki.php?n=VolunteerOpportunities.VolunteerStewardship

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World Federalists Toronto

Sun. Jan. 28, 2 – 4 p.m.

Metro Hall 55 John

Everyone invited to participate in discussion how to design a better world. Hosted by World Federalists Canada and Science for Peace, every month, on the 3rd floor. Free.

For more info: TomSimunovic at hotmail.com 

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Living Proof

Mon. Jan. 29, 6:30 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs, 506 Bloor W.

Twenty years after receiving a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS), documentarian and activist Matt Embry turns the camera on himself to examine the incurable condition. Along with his father, Dr. Ashton Embry, the two embark on a global journey to find and share hope for treatment. Instead, they discover a web of controversy, confusion -- and even possibly collusion, between Big Pharma, who charges thousands of dollars for a month’s worth of medication, and the associations that endorse them. A gripping revelation of the politics behind MS, Living Proof spreads word that there may be another way.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=69299~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&=&utm_source=eBulletin&utm_medium=HDC&utm_campaign=HDCSeries&utm_content=MemberLiving 

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Winter Cycling Workshop

Monday, January 29, 6:30 – 8 pm

Bikechain, 563 Spadina Crescent, Bancroft St. Entrance, U of T

While Toronto in January may not be the ideal place for a bike ride, with a little preparation, winter riding is totally doable! The winter cycling workshop will cover proper gear, setting up and maintaining your bike, and tricks and tips to keep safe while riding in the winter. Drop by the workshop, and you can avoid the steamy, crowded subway system all winter long. Cost: Suggested donation $5-15, Free for volunteers

Questions: bikechainuoft at gmail.com 

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/ 

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The Green Majority

Live Eco Radio Show every Friday from 11 am - Noon CIUT 89.5 FM

greenmajority.ca 

Democracy Now

Mon – Fri. 10 – 11 a.m. CIUT 89.5 FM

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing 

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Shape My City Events

http://shapemycity.ca/events.php 

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Hot Docs

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

https://hotdocscinema.ca/ 

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

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

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Subscribes, unsubscribes and submissions: angela at cleanairalliance.org 

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