T.O. Greenspiration Events: Earthlings
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Apr 17 22:18:49 EDT 2011
Toronto Greenspiration Events
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Chernobyl: Remember and Rethink
A photo exhibit by Robert Knoth
April 14-28, Tues. – Sat., 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Hotshot Art Gallery, 181 Augusta Ave. (in Kensington Market)
Hosted by Greenpeace.ca
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Earthlings
Monday, April 18,7pm
Bahen Centre, 40 St. George St., room 1170
Film showing on the topic of animal rights followed by guest speakers and discussion.
Trailer: http://www.earthlings.com/
Followed by guest speaker: Anya Yushenko, on the successful campaign against euthanization of dogs at University of Guelph. Seehttp://www.lawyersforanimalwelfare.com/victories/view/1
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204698609549123
http://www.wwail.org/
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Gasland
Free Film Screening and Discussion
Monday April 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m.
Annette Library, 145 Annette Street
The largest domestic natural gas drilling boom in history has swept across the United States. The Halliburton-developed drilling technology of "fracking" or
hydraulic fracturing has unlocked a "Saudia Arabia of natural gas" just beneath us. But is fracking safe? When filmmaker Josh Fox is asked to lease his land for
drilling, he embarks on a cross-country odyssey uncovering a trail of secrets, lies and contamination. A recently drilled nearby Pennsylvania town reports that
residents are able to light their drinking water on fire. This is just one of the many absurd and astonishing revelations of a new country called GASLAND. Part
verite travelogue, part expose, part mystery, part bluegrass banjo meltdown, part showdown."
Hosted by: Green 13 www.green13toronto.org
Sponsored by: The Annette Street Public Library
For more information, contact: Jeanne Preudhomme: reachmejp at gmail.com
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Ekta Parishad
Indian March for Justice, for the rights to Food, to Land, to Water, to Seeds and to Forest - With Paul Schwartzentruber
Mon, April 18, 7pm
at Friend’s House 60 Lowther Ave. (St. George subway)
The nonviolent march for justice—Jansatyagraha 2012—is being organized by the Ekta Parishad movement and will take place in India from October 2011 to October 2012. This will be a powerful and symbolic event. In its final stage—during October 2012—there will be over 100,000 people gathered together, poor people, landless peasants, tribals and untouchables. They will march for thirty days in order to have their rights to livelihood resources and a dignified life recognized.
This march is a historic opportunity to shed light on the fundamental questions of social and economic justice: the sharing of wealth, access to natural resource, food sovereignty, the debts of poor countries, the place of the most deprived in our societies, the role of women—as well as the issues of participative democracy, the responsibilities of multinationals and the international financial system. It is opportunity to decide on a model of development which will be sustainable and equitable. It is not a case of assisting peoples in situations of misery but rather of recognizing their rights and supporting their initiative to gain control over the resources that are indispensable to their lives, to enable them to work and have initiative.
We invite individuals and civil society organizations to support this march in whatever way is possible. The March Jan Satyagraha 2012 is coming fast, and, less than two years before this historic event in India and around the world, preparations are in full swing. To evaluate what has been done so far, to organize it, and to plan a series of actions during the next 2 years, the Toronto team of Ekta Parishad, will be hosting its first meeting.
Ekta Parishad www.ektaparishad.com
Ekta Canada http://ektacanada.weebly.com
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Organized religion: Authority as truth instead of truth as authority.
Spirit vs. Ritual. What is the "ANTI-CHRIST"?
Free Lecture with Sydney White, Investigative Journalist, Studies in Propaganda
Monday, April 18, 6pm-8pm
Lecture Room 1101, The Sanford Fleming Bldg, 10 King's College Road, U of T
More info, call 416-787-0592
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Behind the Mask
Film on the topic of animal research and activist resistance to it, followed by guest speakers and discussion.
Tuesday, April 19
Bahen Centre, 40 St. George St., room 1170 - 7pm
Trailer: http://www.uncagedfilms.com/trailer.php
Followed by guest speaker: Nick Wright of Lawyers for Animal Welfare, on the topic of animals and the law, and the legal right of students to opt out of using animals in research and education. Seehttp://www.lawyersforanimalwelfare.com/about/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204698609549123
http://www.wwail.org/
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KNOPF Canada and James Loney invte you to celebrate the publication of:
Captivity - 118 Day in Ira and the Struggle for a World Without War
Tues. April 19, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
25 Cecil Street, Steelworkers Call (near College and Spadina)
Sponsored by Christian Peacemaker Teams, with thanks to the Steelworkers Union.
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Organizing a fun and vibrant campaign against research on animals
with Brian Vincent of STOP UBC.
Followed by guest speaker: Ian Purday on the tactics of the Florida anti-vivisection campaign.
Wednesday, April 20
OISE, 252 Bloor St. W. room 5170 - 7pm
STOP UBC's website: http://stopubcanimalresearch.org/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204698609549123
http://www.wwail.org/
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Action Alert - Cycling Advisory Committee needs your help!
The Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee (TCAC) advises City Council and staff on the design, development and delivery of bicycle policies, programs and facilities to promote and enhance cycling. Over the last several months, the Toronto Cyclists Union has received many inquiries regarding the continuing status of the TCAC. In response to these concerns, we made several attempts to learn more about the City’s plans for reinstating the committee. Despite our efforts, we were not given any indication of what was being planned. This morning, Mayor Ford’s Executive Committee tabled a report recommending not to reinstate the TCAC.
The Toronto Cyclists Union does not support this recommendation as it diminishes the opportunity for cyclists’ input in creating safer streets. We are disappointed that this decision was made without any consultation with the cycling community. If the TCAC is not reinstated, this unilateral decision will signal that Mayor Ford's administration does not regard safety for all road users as a priority.
Your safety is important to us. For that reason, we ask that you come to the Executive Committee meeting where this recommendation will be discussed to share your views. We especially encourage those of you with children to speak up regarding your concerns for the safety of your families. The meeting will be held at the following date and time:
Date: Wednesday April 20, 2011
Time: starting at 9:30am
Location: Toronto City Hall, Second Floor, Committee Room 1
To make a deputation at Executive Committee, e-mail exc at toronto.ca with your request. Please “cc” us at info at bikeunion.to.
If you can't make it to the meeting, you can still let the Councillors on the Executive Committee know how important TCAC is to you. Please “cc” us atinfo at bikeunion.to.
mayor_ford at toronto.ca
councillor_holyday at toronto.ca
councillor_ainslie at toronto.ca
councillor_berardinetti at toronto.ca
councillor_delgrande at toronto.ca
councillor_kelly at toronto.ca
councillor_mammoliti at toronto.ca
councillor_milczyn at toronto.ca
councillor_minnan-wong at toronto.ca
councillor_palacio at toronto.ca
councillor_robinson at toronto.ca
councillor_shiner at toronto.ca
councillor_thompson at toronto.ca
City council and staff need to hear ideas and perspectives from the cycling community in order to make informed decisions for building better streets. Eliminating the TCAC without providing a concrete alternative diminishes this process. Let’s work together to convince the Executive Committee that the TCAC must be reinstated!
Ride safely,
The bike union team
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CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT University of Toronto presents:
Research Day 2011
Wed. April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (includes lunch and refreshments)
Please register (free) at www.environment.utoronto.ca/ResearchDay.aspx or email m.elhaddad at utoronto.ca.
Everyone is welcome at any time throughout the event. Registration is not required but recommended for catering purposes only.
Faculty Club, 2nd floor, 41 Willcocks St. (east of Spadina Ave., north of College St.)
Join us during Earth Week for a look at some of the research conducted by Centre for Environment faculty and graduate students.
Featured will be eight research presentations followed by a presentation of graduate students' awards.
For updates, abstracts and speakers’ biographies: www.environment.utoronto.ca/ResearchDay.aspx or contact m.elhaddad at utoronto.ca (416-978-6526).
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MINT Film Festival Screening Of
Earth Keepers and Discussion on Nuclear Power
Thur. April 21
5:30 p.m. Marc Sepic, musical performance
7 p.m. Screenings
at Rainbow Cinemas, 80 Front St. East (at Jarvis)
The April 21st MINT Film Festival Screening is co-hosted by The Toronto Dollar, The International Institute of Concern for Public Health (IICPH), Greenpeace and The Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA). IICPH Guest speaker Anna Tillman, OCAA's Angela Bischoff and a representative from Greenpeace will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A on Nuclear Power.
Advance MINT Film Festival tickets are $9 for adults and $7 for students and seniors and can be purchased in person at the Rainbow Cinemas Market Square box office prior to the screening or reserved through email (info at mintff.org). For more info please visit www.mintff.org
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The ethical argument against the use of animals in research and education
Thursday, April 21, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. W., room 2279
With Dr. David Sztybel. http://sztybel.tripod.com/popular_menu.html
Followed by 3 great guest speakers:
Dr. Anya Yushenko and Dr. Erika Sullivan on the successful campaign against euthanization of dogs at University of Guelph. Seehttp://www.lawyersforanimalwelfare.com/victories/view/1
Biochemistry PhD Candidate Tracy Tiefenbach, on the scientific arguments against use of animals in research.
Discussion following speakers
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204698609549123
http://www.wwail.org/
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SOUNDS OF SOLIDARITY:
A Night of Latin Music and Dance
Thursday April 21, doors 6:30 PM, show at 7
JJR Macleod Auditorium, University of Toronto
1 Kings College Circle
A fundraiser for UFCW Canada and the Organization of Latin American Students. All funds raised will be used to purchase health and safety equipment, bicycles and other necessities for migrant workers.
The show will consist of food, music, poetry, and dance performances, raffles and a silent auction.
Tickets are only $14 for students and $18 for non-students.
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Aboriginal Honouring Mother Earth Day
Sponsored by the Region of Peel, Peel Heritage Complex
(as part of the initiative to establish a new Aboriginal Exhibit in the Peel Heritage Complex)
Date: Thursday, April 21
Time: 10 am to 3 pm
Place: Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 35 Front Street North, Port Credit, Mississauga
Everyone is welcome. This is open to the public.
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Rebel Films presents:
The End of Poverty?
2008, 106 minutes
Thur. April 21, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, Room 2-212 (St. George Subway Station)
Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested.
The End of Poverty? is a thought-provoking and very timely documentary by award-winning filmmaker Philippe Diaz. It argues that poverty is not an accident, that it began with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies -- in other words, wealthy countries exploiting poor, developing countries. The End of Poverty? asks why today 20% of the planet's population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate?
Presented by Toronto Socialist Action
Please visit: www.socialistaction-canada.blogspot.com or call 416 – 535-8779.
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Anti-Nuclear Reaction, Pro-Democracy FLASH MOB
Friday, April 22 · 12:00pm - 12:30pm – Earth Day
Queens Park, Toronto
Frustrated by the election's campaign lack of debate on our energy's future? Puzzled that Ontario has a moratorium on wind power but not nuclear reactors? Dismayed at the absence of political fallout from the Fukushima disaster? We urge you to demonstrate on Earth Day April 22 for a nuclear moratorium and a citizens' assembly to democratically decide our energy future.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=216042271744196
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Walk to Stop the Mega Quarry Open Pit Mine
Starting: Earth Day, April 22, 12 pm
Queen's Park
Finishing; Dufferin County, Melancthon Township, April 26
Five Day Walk with Native drumming and singing beginning at Queen’s Park, ending Melancthon Township, Ontario, Canada to ask Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty, Opposition Leaders Tim Hudack and the Hon. Andrea Horwath, the Right Hon. Stephen Harper, the Hon. Jack Layton, and Elizabeth May, to STOP THE MEGA QUARRY OPEN PIT MINE.
A US Hedge Fund, Baupost, based in Boston, operating in Canada as The Highland Companies, has applied for a license to build an enormous open pit quarry, 2316 acres, 100 km north of Toronto in Melancthon Township. It will be the second largest open pit mine in North America, largest in Canada. The quarry will destroy for ever thousands of acres of prime productive farmland. The area chosen is the highest point in Southern Ontario, right on the edge of the Niagara Escarpment, an officially declared UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Below this valuable land lies priceless limestone which filters the water and an aquifer that is the Headwaters of several major river systems in Southern Ontario. The quarry will severely damage these valuable water systems which originate in this area, Ontario’s food supply, and the drinking water of more than one million people. Thousands of acres will be blasted 200 ft below the water table! As proposed it is one-third the size of Toronto. A serious concern is that the Highland Companies own more that 5000 adjacent acres. This gravel may be for export out of Canada.
It's difficult to imagine how very, very bad this mega quarry will be. It will be a social, cultural and environmental disaster for everyone in Southern Ontario: the people, the farms, the forests, the water and the wildlife.
Please join us at Queen's Park Earth Day, April 22nd at 12 noon, or anywhere along the walk
For more info: Brian Danniels searunner34 at gmail.com (647) 862-3596
For Walk updates please contact:
www.ndact.com www.citizensalliance.ca Facebook Stop the Quarry
http://www.canadians.org/campaignblog/?p=6743
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Good Friday Walk
Despised and rejected
Fri. April 22, 2 p.m.
This ecumenical event begins from Holy Trinity, Eaton’s Square and returns to Holy Trinity at 4:30 for final station and soup & bread.
http://www.goodfridaywalk.ca/
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People's Assembly on Climate Justice III
Saturday, April 23 · 10:00am - 5:00pm
Ryerson University Student Campus Centre, 556 Gould St., Toronto
Create an inclusive, united, and empowered Climate Justice movement in Toronto.
Take part in the workshop entitled “Rethinking Energy Systems: Nuclear vs Sustainable Solutions”
http://torontopeoplesassembly.wordpress.com/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205542076140602
peoplesassembly.toronto at gmail.com 647-869-6496
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Protest #1: at Univeler offices, a corporation that does testing on animals
Sat. April 23, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Unilever Headquarters, 160 Bloor Street East (their office is suite 1500, but presumably the protest is outside)
Facebook site for this event:
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=193294834045731
Protest #2: Peaceful protest against animal research
with various members of the animal rights movement in Toronto.
Saturday April 23, 7:30 p.m.
Dundas & Yonge
See photos of last year's protest:
https://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=100000433249325&aid=15011
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204698609549123
http://www.wwail.org/
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