T.O. Greenspiration Events: Resisting Racism

Sun Mar 17 22:58:02 EDT 2019

@GretaThunberg

It's estimated that 1.4 million students were on school strike on Friday. Over 2000 places in 125 countries on all continents. And we have only just started! #fridaysforfuture #schoolstrike4climate

https://twitter.com/GretaThunberg

A manifesto for tackling the climate change crisis

As thousands of pupils strike over the catastrophe facing the planet, we demand a state of emergency be called

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/15/uk-student-climate-network-manifesto-declare-emergency

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Send Love & Solidarity to the Muslim Families of New Zealand: Pledge to Fight White Nationalism

https://action.groundswell-mvmt.org/petitions/send-a-message-of-love-solidarity-to-the-muslim-families-of-christchurch?fbclid=IwAR0mL0xD6LaKoGcgTXQzRs59KkIwWDWd1yq1ZTalbU9OGOkluDyh01EZKFw 

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Nearly one million cyclists per year on Bloor

The numbers are in: ridership has skyrocketed on Bloor. Conditions are ripe for a westward expansion connecting the ROM to High Park. People are riding. The infrastructure needs to catch up.

https://www.cycleto.ca/news/one-million-cyclists?fbclid=IwAR1iy_LlGwXR8oVTnL2be-vnDQExh4saNCsLr7SAgli4c1cnFOsf_IKteR0   

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Fashion’s Dirty Secrets

This doc looks at the impact our insatiable appetite for cheap clothing is having around the globe. Stacey travels the world to uncover the hidden costs of the clothes we buy.

https://www.cbc.ca/passionateeye/episodes//fashions-dirty-secrets 

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Climate Change and Migration

Climate change is driving migration around the world. But the same leaders denying climate change are the ones drumming up fear and hatred against migrants. By preying on racism, or the real danger that policies like carbon taxes hurt the poor, migration and climate action are both issues that can be used to pit working class people against each other. Sign up to learn more about climate change and migration, and how we can fight together instead of letting the right divide us.

https://take.theleap.org/page/39606/subscribe/1 

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Fight for your right to repair

Manufacturers are making it harder for us to repair products we buy. Instead, we’re being forced to replace our appliances and devices more frequently, leading to an increase in costs and a massive global e-waste problem. The government has the power to mandate the right to repair and give us the right to ask for a repair manual, tools and spare parts from a manufacturer. It’s a highly popular idea that spans the political spectrum, and if enough of us speak out we could see this become a reality in Canada. Will you sign this petition calling on Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains to give us the right to repair?

https://act.openmedia.org/right-to-repair

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Talk about Saving the World

Video podcasts about saving the world with Torontonian Metta Spencer, editor of Peace Magazine.

http://tosavetheworld.ca/videos/

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Cities and the Environment: Problems and Solutions

Mon. March 18, 4 p.m.

Faculty Club, Upper Dining Room, 41 Willcocks Street, U of T

With Matti Siemiatycki, Associate Professor, Department of Geography and Planning; Interim Director, School of Cities, U of T, Canada Research Chair in Infrastructure Planning and Finance. Free.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/eric-krause-memorial-lecture-matti-siemiatycki-tickets-54883060712 

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Canada: Stop Arming the War in Yemen

Tuesday, March 19, noon - 1 pm

Outside Chrystia Freeland’s office, 344 Bloor St. West

Join Amnesty International for a petition delivery and lunch time rally at Minister Freeland's office, asking the Canadian government to immediately cancel arms sales to Saudi Arabia. Canada currently has a $15 billion multi-year arms deal with Saudi Arabia, selling armoured vehicles that risk being used in the conflict in Yemen to commit serious human rights violations. March 2019 marks 4 years since that conflict began. Over 16,000 people have signed Amnesty Canada's petition urging the government to cancel this arms deal. We will take those names and a strong message to Minister Freeland's constituency office to urge the Canadian government to cancel the arms deal immediately. You can sign the petition here: https://takeaction.amnesty.ca/page/35358/action/1?locale=en-US 

https://www.facebook.com/events/2355991567968582/

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The New Left in Toronto

Tues. March 19, 7 p.m.

Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St.

Peter Graham has written a fascinating new book (with Ian McKay) on the history of this new movement on the left in Toronto that flourished from the 1950s to the 1980s. The New Left was a new form of politics that drew in thousands of young radicals and made a huge impact on the city's political and cultural life. This new breed of radicals placed the ideals of self-determination and community at the core of their politics. As with all leftists, they sought to transcend capitalism, but also emphasized solidarity with national liberation movements challenging imperialism around the world. They took up organizational forms that anticipated in their direct, grassroots, community-based democracy, the liberated world of the future. Come and join the discussion of a movement that shaped a generation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/760736400969368/ 

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War's Ecological Footprint and Global Impact 

Tuesday, March 19, 6:30 - 8:30 p.mm.

Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, 1499 Queen Street West

Tamara Lorincz will discuss the environmental impact of war, which is a leading contributor to the growing global climate crisis. In all stages, from the production of weapons through combat, military operations pollute land, air, and water, destroy ecosystems, and drain limited natural resources. Free.

https://www.facebook.com/events/652636678472434/

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Public Tenant Meeting. Share your Voice. Organize

Tues. March 19, 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Bethany Baptist East York, 1041 Pape Avenue

Tenants need a Voice, and protection in Ontario. We need immediate protections to include: An end Vacancy Decontrol:  Rents control based on the unit and not the tenancy. End slashing eviction waiting periods. Retain controls on unit hydro meter prices. Renovictions and conversion into short-term rental must stop. Come help me build fairness for tenants.

https://www.facebook.com/events/542613552812162/

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Manufacturing Consent: Debunking Media War on Venezuela 

Wed. March 20, 7 p.m. 

OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm. TBA

This Toronto event is part of an Ontario tour with independent journalist Dimitri Lascaris, who was in Venezuela in early February reporting for The Real News Network. Dimitri will be speaking about what he witnessed in Venezuela and share compelling video footage and on the ground testimony about the challenges faced by ordinary Venezuelans. His reports provide nuance and details which are absent from most of the mainstream media and often contradicts what has been reported about Venezuela. For more info call 416 522 8615 or email burbano at rogers.com. The tour is organized in collaboration with the Latin American Canadian Solidarity Association, Hands Off Venezuela Ottawa-Gatineau and Common Frontiers.

https://www.facebook.com/events/425905204689579/

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We the Students Say NO - Walk Out At UofT

Wed. March 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sidney Smith Hall. 100 St. George Street

Breakfast, march and rally. Over the last several weeks, we have been calling upon U of T administration to take a bold stance and stand with us as we advocate against the reckless changes to post-secondary education that will negatively impact students across the province.  We are calling on all U of T students, staff and faculty to join us in this walk-out because enough is enough.  

https://www.facebook.com/events/565152223978818/ 

Also, sign our petition calling on the University to say no: http://bit.ly/2H0HG6S 

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Affordable Condo Town Hall

Hosted by Chris Glover NDP MPP, Spadina-Fort York

Wed. March 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

CityPlace SuperClub, 11 Mariner Terrace, 3rd floor

Are you a condo renter who is hoping to become an owner one day? Is condo ownership possible in Toronto? Join us for this discussion.

https://www.facebook.com/ChrisGloverNDP/photos/gm.336968093830480/407818869973607/?type=3&theater

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Migrant Dreams 

Documentary Screening by Min Sook Lee

Wed. March 20, 7 - 9 p.m.

East End United Regional Ministry, 310 Danforth Ave.

This documentary tells the powerful story of a group of migrant farm workers who dare to resist the systemic oppression and exploitation from their brokers, employers and Canadian government in small-town Ontario. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/411254719450801/ 

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Building Consensus: Making Group Decisions Together

Wed. March 20, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The Greenpeace Mobilization Hub, 33 Cecil St

Attending, facilitating, and participating in meetings are a major part of movement building. When we make decisions together in meetings, developing a transparent, structured process that focuses on building a shared understanding and making sure everyone involved has a say can mean that whatever we come up with is more creative and more supported by the whole group. Join us as we spend time exploring effective group decision-making in social movement organizations. Together we'll discuss and share strategies for fostering good communication, embracing dissent in our groups, solving disagreements with creative thinking, and addressing informal group hierarchy through intentional, structured group process. This workshop will be especially relevant for groups who are used to using "informal" consensus (aka "basically consensus") as an approach to decision-making, and who tend to have meetings with 3-20 people. A Tools for Change workshop. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-consensus-making-group-decisions-together-tickets-55641325703

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Water Docs Film Festival

March 20 - 24

OISE auditorium March 20

Bloor Hot Docs theatre March 21 - 24

Water Docs is a documentary environmental film festival celebrating all things water. In March every year enjoy the film screenings, take part in lively discussions with filmmakers and guest speakers, learn about water issues, and discover action possibilities from our featured community partners.

www.Waterdocs.ca 

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Doctors Without Borders Recruitment Info Session 

Wed. March 20, 7 - 8 p.m.

551 Adelaide Street West

Are you interested in learning more about working in the field with Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)? Join us for an information session and learn more about our projects, our humanitarian work and our field workers. The information session will introduce you to the MSF recruitment process, answer frequently asked questions and provide insight into what it's like to work in the field. Come and meet experienced and recently returned MSF field workers and listen to their stories of life "in the field.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2192706344131102/   

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Save Our Subway! Pack Executive Committee

Thur. March 21, 9 - 11 a.m.

Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W 2nd Floor, Committee Room 2

Help us pack the March 21st Executive Committee meeting to encourage Councillors to Save Our Subway! It is critical that Executive Committee takes leadership and the next step in defending our transit system.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1987851924842004/ 

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Toronto Rally: #UniteAgainstRacism

Thur. March 21, 5:30 -7:30 p.m.

Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall, Queen and Bay

On March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, join us to celebrate the power of our communities, and say no to racism and xenophobia. Now, more than ever, we must bring together people across the country from all walks of life around an anti-racist, migrant justice vision. Let us #UniteAgainstRacism and demand #MigrantJusticeNow! * Please bring a pair of shoes that represents migrant and refugees crossing borders, working in the fields, shops and homes, living in fear, facing exploitation and police violence. These shoes could represent your own experience or someone that you know who has had to overcome many struggles in working or migrating. The shoes will contribute towards an action that will take place during the rally. You can leave the shoes or take them back with you.

https://www.facebook.com/events/901206490049658/ 

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Migrant Rights in Canada: Resisting Racism, Seeking Justice

Thur. March 21, 7 - 9 p.m.

Toronto City Hall

Marking International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination (IDERD), Urban Alliance on Race Relations and Toronto and York Region Labour Council co-host a Forum titled, Migrant Rights in Canada: Resisting Racism, Seeking Justice

https://www.facebook.com/events/1265046916978062/ 

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Alt Right Age of Rage

Fri. March 22, 7 p.m.

OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm C154 (on the concourse level, one floor below the OISE lobby entrance)

In the first year of Donald J. Trump's presidency, Daryle Lamont Jenkins, an Antifa activist, combats the rise of the alt-right movement, while Richard Spencer, an alt-right leader, fights to gain ground, culminating in a tragic showdown in Charlottesville. 2018 1 hour, 44 minutes. Catharine Crockett, delegate with the IWW-GDC, Local 28, will lead off the discussion on the film. Hosted by Rebel Films.

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Lessons from Snowden: His Lawyer on Whistleblowing & Surveillance

Fri. March 22, 7:30 p.m.

Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T

In light of recent digital security scandals involving Huawei and Facebook, the Hart House Debates & Dialogue Committee is proud to present this conversation with Robert Tibbo, Edward Snowden’s lawyer, in collaboration with Amnesty International U of T. What lessons can we learn? How does Snowden and his story change how we approach whistleblowing? What is the state of Canadian digital surveillance? What can citizens do to protect their own data in light of this?

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lessons-from-snowden-his-lawyer-on-whistleblowing-surveillance-tickets-58450831009?fbclid=IwAR1jGyirMVBPUSyYt6zqBVqIMSBBFtI6spoGRySN5DPHL_EDSeLM4gxgRyI 

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The Earth and Me

Friday, March 22

Vegetarian Dinner at 6 p.m., Talk at 7 p.m. 

67 Taunton Road

The First Christian Reformed Church of Toronto and CPJ invite you to an engaging discussion about caring for the environment. Karri Munn-Venn, CPJ's Senior Policy Analyst, will speak about faith and climate justice, the Paris Agreement, Canada's climate policy and personal and political action.

http://cpj.ca/events 

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Green Living Show

Fri. - Sun. March 22 - 24

Toronto Convention Centre, Front Street and John

Speakers. Exhibits. Wellness space. Sustainable fashion space. Green building learning zone. Food and drink. All things green. The Green Living Show is your resource for sustainable and healthy living practices. North America’s largest gathering of consumers, businesses, thought leaders and ENGOs, the Green Living Show is the largest consumer show dedicated solely to providing consumers with easy and simple solutions for leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. 

https://www.greenlivingshow.ca/ 

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All Out Against Fascism

Sat. March 23, 1 - 4 p.m.

361 University Ave.

PEGIDA is planning to hold an anti-Muslim, anti-refugee rally at the corner of University Avenue and Armoury Street. We expect various far-right groups to take part, including the Proud Boys, the Northern Guard, the Three Percenter militia, and others. We shut them down last time and we intend to do it again. Toronto Against Fascism will be there to stand against racism and fascism. Please come out and support Muslims, refugees, immigrants, and all others under threat by these organizations. Numbers are important. If there are enough of us, the police won’t let them march. We had them outnumbered 2 or 3 to one last time, and they skulked off home without marching. It’s important that PEGIDA and their fellow travellers are opposed vociferously.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2363090553921260/       

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http://theenergymix.com/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/   

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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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