Toronto events - Tasers, housing, kids, nukes and more

[angela bischoff]

Protest the use of Excessive force on Robert Dziekanski

Saturday, November 24, 2007
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Queens Park, South Lawn
Toronto, ON

The purpose of this rally is to maintain media awareness of this issue and
protest the unreasonable use of force by the RCMP at Vancouver airport. We
will be showing Solidarity with the Nov 24 Protest taking place
simultanously in Vancouver.

-Speakers - tbc
i) NDP Justice Critic
ii) Liberal Party Critic
iii) Canadian Civil Liberties Coalition
iv) Polish Consulate
v) Robert Dziekanski Legal Action Fund.

- Moment of Silence & Candelight Vigil

Please see this site for information on rallies in other cities:
http://studio905.com/dziekanski/

Pictures from recent vigil in memory of Robert Dziekanski:
<http://crawl-space.org/dziekanski/vigil/>http://crawl-space.org/dziekanski/vigil/

Videos of Robert Dziekanski tasered by RCMP
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CR_k-dTnDU>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CR_k-dTnDU

A video recently released shows shocking footage of Robert Dziekanski, a
new immigrant to Canada from Poland, being tasered to death by 50,000
volts of electricity by the RCMP. Dziekanski, at the Vancouver airport,
had been waiting for 10 hours, had finally tried voicing his frustration.
He didn't speak English. The video was recorded by a passerby, and was
released on Nov 14, on CBC.

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THE GREEN MAN

I AM THE GREEN MAN
King of the forest
compassionate and ferocious
I take no prisoners
cruel and fair
I offer my ear to you
my love and my poison
drink !
see what dreams may come
you may come undone
forever changed
are you game
for this fantastic voyage of trust ...

** to hear the rest of this poem, you will have to attend the NOW Project
performance @ the NOW Lounge on Church Street : Sunday November 25th 8 pm.
Nigel Wolf's unique spoken word Tantric Rap is illuminated by the
immaculate musicianship of the NOW Project band -- many of whom were part
of the fabled Subtonic Monks. For more info :
<http://www.myspace.com/nigelwolfnow>http://www.myspace.com/nigelwolfnow

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TRIBUTE TO CHE GUEVARA

DATE: Sunday, November 25, 2007, 1 - 6 p.m.
PLACE: Sidney Smith Hall, 100 St. George Street, U of T
INFO: ccfatoronto at sympatico.ca or 416-964-3894

Workshops, speakers, poetry, movie, live music, and cultural celebration!

With Margarita Valle (Embassy of the Republic of Cuba), Greg Albo (York
University), Ernesto A. Senti Darias (Cuban Ambassador), Generaciones
(Latin American Folk), Rhyme (Revolutionary Hip Hop).

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CHILDREN'S HEALTH AND ELDERS' KNOWLEDGE: KOKUM, WHAT MAKES A BABY WELL?

DATE: Monday, November 26, 2007, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
PLACE: Parliament Street Library, 269 Gerrard Street East (west of
Parliament)
COST: Free, refreshments provided - please RSVP so we can cater the event
accordingly
RSVP: Kelly Murphy - 416-864-6060 ext 3379, murphyke at smh.toronto.on.ca

A community discussion to share ideas and information - everyone is
welcome.  What's the link between healthy communities and
culturally-relevant health information?  In Toronto, this question matters
a lot.  At this session we'll look at how First Nations, Inuit, and Metis
communities are working with health organizations to uncover, collect, and
use local Indigenous knowledge in successful parenting and child health
programs.

SPEAKER: Janet Smylie, Family Physician and Research Scientist, Centre for
Research on Inner City Health, Keenan Research Centre, Li Ka Shing
Knowledge Institute, St. Michael's Hospital
RESPONDENT: Sylvia Maracle, Executive Director, Ontario Federation of
Indian Friendship Centres

Do you need childcare?  Let us know (contact information above).

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ACORN - MOVIE SCREENING FUND RAISER

DATE: Monday, November 26, 2007, 6 p.m.
PLACE: 200 King Street East, Auditorium (Room 126), George Brown College
COST: Suggestion donation $10, sliding scale
INFO: www.acorncanada.org

Movie: "When the Levees Broke", Spike Lee's deep and thought-provoking
film about New Orleans.  This is a great chance to support a grassroots
community organization (ACORN) while watching a great film!  See you
there!

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No More Nuclear - No More Uranium

Rally On Tuesday, November 27th, at 11:00 a.m.

March from Princess Margaret Hospital (one block South of College on
University) to Queens Park
Led by Donna Dillman who has been on a hunger fast since Thanksgiving Day,
Oct 8th to protest against the dangers of radiation - calling attention to
proposed uranium mining exploration near Sharbot lake.

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING: FINDING SOLUTIONS!

DATE: Wednesday, November 28th, 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
PLACE: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front Street East
COST: Free, first come first seated
INFO: 416-366-1656

Affordable housing in a powerful positive contributor to the health of
Toronto's economy, environment, neighbourhoods and residents.  But for
some 200,000 families and individuals, affordable housing is a rapidly
fading dream.  They often pay more than 50% of their income on rent.  Home
ownership is certainly not within their financial reach.  The City of
Toronto is preparing a 10-year affordable housing plan and this timely
Forum will contribute to the shape of Toronto's housing future.

The evening will feature a showing of Meet the Dream Team, a short film
produced for the Ontario Non Profit Housing Association.

Panelists:
Angie Hains, Executive Director, Ecuhome Corporation, Past President of
Ontario Non-Profit Housing Association
David Hulchanski, Director, Centre for Urban and Community Studies,
Professor of Social Work, U of T
Diane MacLean, Board Member, Regent Park Neighbourhood Initiative
Sean Gadon, Director of Partnerships, Affordable Housing Office, City of
Toronto

Federal and provincial representatives have been invited.  Panel followed
by question and answer period, with 1st line questioners and members of
the audience.

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