T.O. Greenspiration Events: Lots happening!
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Tue Feb 19 00:51:46 EST 2013
T.O. Greenspiration Events
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-angela
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New Walkability Advocacy Group - Launched
Walk Toronto launched this month to ensure pedestrians are represented at City Hall.
For more information or to get involved: http://pedto.wordpress.com/
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SurveillanceRights.ca - New Public Surveillance Camera Mapping Site
SurveillanceRights is a research project that aims to better inform Canadians about video surveillance and their rights to privacy. They have a new mapping site of Camera locations as well as an App to help users become more aware of when they're being watched. Read More at http://surveillancerights.ca/
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Want great public transit? Vote for TTCriders
http://awards.livegreentoronto.ca/entry/9997045-Want-great-public-transit
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Stitching our Own Social Safety Net
Consumer/survivors and others who live in poverty, along with those who stand in solidarity with us, are taking action to create a vision for a social safety net. Now that we have a new Premier, and the possibility of a provincial election, this gives us a real opportunity to organize to ensure our issues receive the attention they deserve. The social safety net is fast unraveling before our eyes, with recent massive cuts to almost every social program: health, social services, housing, education, daycare, etc. We will stitch our own social safety net, to show the Ontario Government how it should be done.
https://sites.google.com/site/stitchingoursafteynet/home
https://www.facebook.com/StitchingOurOwnSafetynet
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Free'scool happenings, where education is FREE and popular too - that means people - like you - play a key role as both teacher/learner.
Check us out: http://www.freescool.com/
Healing the Mind: Self Esteem and Empowerment-restarts - Tuesdays 4-6
Creative Cooking resumes Feb 28, 6-9pm with 'Fermentation'
The Language of Storytelling will be exploring the language of Blues Music, Fridays 4:45-6:45
Community Resilience Thru Human Rights in full swing Sundays 2-4
ART'SCOOL - running wksps the whole season!
Writing Together -Saturdays 5-7
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SWITCH: Discover the Future of Energy
Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion
Tuesday, February 19, 6:15 - 9:30 p.m.
Ryerson campus, room TBD
Every energy resource — fossil, nuclear and renewable — is undergoing profound changes. And overall, we're gradually shifting from coal and oil to the energies of tomorrow. This sweeping transition is the subject of Switch. But rather than advocate for how it should happen, Switch travels the world to discover how it most likely will happen. Switch is also about changing the way we use energy, to realize the many economic and environmental benefits of efficiency.
http://www.cue.ryerson.ca/cue/news/articles_2011/event_switchpanel.html
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Burying Trouble: Deep Geological Repositories for Nuclear Waste
Many countries, including Canada, are considering burying highly radioactive nuclear waste deep underground. This webinar will describe some of the common elements of these proposals, briefly describe several countries' proposals, and identify some of the outstanding technical challenges. The workshop provides background information for the final workshop in the series.
Presenter: Brennain Lloyd, Northwatch
Tuesday, February 19 @ 12 noon and Friday, and February 22 @ 2 pm
http://www.knownuclearwaste.ca/Reports_and_Studies.html
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Canada out of Mali! Canadian imperialism and lessons from the Iraq anti-war movement
With Ameth Lo, Group of Research and Initiative for the Liberation of Africa (GRILA) and Sid Lacombe, anti-war activist and member of the International Socialists
Tuesday, February 19, 7 pm
OISE building, 252 Bloor Street West
While Harper has denied and continued Canadian colonialism, he is joining imperial intervention in Mali. Ten years ago the Canadian government tried to join the Iraq War, but were stopped by a mass anti-war movement. Join a discussion about the current situation in Mali, the lessons of the anti-war movement, and how we can support anti-colonial movements abroad and at home.
Organized by the International Socialists www.socialist.ca
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Water Under Fire
Tuesday, February 19, 6:15 pm
Jane/Dundas Public Library, 620 Jane St.
PWYC/Free Documentary night with Green 13
Water Under Fire is a 7-part series exposing the Nation's water crises. Host BOB McDONALD challenges our comfort level, as we do take water for granted, and calls us to take action by presenting potential solutions. Through a progression of interviews with top water scientists, this series explores the issues, the science, and the human impacts on water. This project is spearheaded by DR. JAMES BYRNE and DR. RICK MRAZEK (University of Lethbridge), who have, for decades, been advocates of better water management. They are joined by internationally renowned aquatic ecologist DR. DAVID SCHINDLER, Killam Memorial Professor of Ecology, University of Alberta.
www.green13toronto.org
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Action Alert: Bike Lanes on Eglinton
Over the next two weeks, get involved to help make bike lanes on Eglinton Ave. a reality! The City is holding 3 meetings where they’ll be presenting draft ideas for Eglinton Ave. They need to hear from you that any redesign of Eglinton Ave must include high quality cycling infrastructure. The idea is already gaining momentum. A recent Eglinton Connects survey (http://www.toronto.ca/eglinton/pdf/eg_connects_survey_results.pdf?) found that 85% of drivers support bike lanes on Eglinton! Our Chief Planner, Jennifer Keesmaat, is also thrilled about the idea: “What I love about Eglinton is, if you look at the city geographically in the middle, it runs almost the length of the city. It runs for 17 km, so I think it’s a pretty good fit.” Read the full story here (http://www.thegridto.com/city/places/the-top-10-streets-that-need-bike-lanes/?).
West Public Workshop
Tuesday, February 19, Drop in any time between 5:30 and 9:00pm. Presentation and Workshop start at 6:30pm
York Memorial Collegiate Institute, 2690 Eglinton Ave W (near Keele and Eglinton)
East Public Workshop
Tuesday, February 26, Drop in any time between 5:30 and 9:00pm. Presentation and Workshop start at 6:30pm
Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Dr (near Wynford and Eglinton)
Central Public Workshop
Thursday, February 28, Drop in any time between 5:30 and 9:00pm. Presentation and Workshop start at 6:30pm
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, 730 Eglinton Ave W (near Chaplin and Eglinton)
Learn more about the Eglinton Connects project by clicking here (http://www.toronto.ca/eglinton/?).
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Help Make Contraflow Bike Lanes on Shaw a Reality!
We're thrilled that the City is now moving ahead with plans for a contraflow bike lane for Shaw St. Approved by City Council in 2008 and 2009, implementation of the lanes were held up due to concerns over their legality under the Highway Traffic Act. Cycle Toronto worked hard to get the Province to provide clarity to the City of Toronto and are thrilled that the City is now moving ahead with them on Shaw St! Attend a walk and public meeting to show your support for contraflow bike lanes on Shaw St.
Tuesday February 19th
5:30-6 pm contraflow bicycle lane walk (meet at Bob Abate front doors)
6-8 pm Public Open House
Bob Abate Community Centre Gymnasium 485 Montrose Ave (at Bloor Street)
Learn more about the open house and contraflow bike lanes here: http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/shaw/pdf/2013-02-19_public_meeting_notice.pdf?
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Weekly Idle No More Teach-in
Tuesdays, 6-9 pm
@Council Fire (Dundas & Parliament).
If you can't make it we will be livestreaming this LIVE at www.livestream.com/occupytoronto
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Lots happening at City Hall on Wed. Feb. 20 - Let's pack the chamber!
-- Take Action on Homeless Deaths with OCAP
www.ocap.ca
-- Line 9 at City Hall
www.stopline9-toronto.ca
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Be Gone Winter Blues!
An Orthomolecular Approach to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
With Baljit Khamba, ND, M.PH
Wed. Feb. 20, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, room 5170
Pre-registration for this event is recommended. Call 416.733.2117 or register online here
Sponsor: Orthomolecular Health
http://www.orthomed.org/isf/pubinfosessions.html
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"Groundswell" Screening & Expert Panel Discussion on the Tar Sands
Wednesday, February 20, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Patagonia Toronto, 500 King Street West
Join us at Patagonia Toronto for a screening of Groundswell, Chris Malloy’s short documentary film charting an extraordinary surf trip along BC’s unspoiled west coast with surfers acting as ambassadors for marine life. Through their remarkable experiences, and compelling narrative by young indigenous leaders, the film provides a fresh voice to a coast imperiled by the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. The film is followed by a solution-focused discussion by an expert panel on the impact of the tar sands in our community (specifically Line 9), as well as how to take action and assess alternatives. We're excited to welcome Adam Scott (Climate & Energy Program Manager at Environmental Defense), and Jim Robb (General Manager of Friends of the Rouge Watershed) to our event as leaders of the discussion. Enjoy food, drink and a healthy debate.
More info: 416-861-1102
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Solidarity City Network demands Access Without Fear in T.O.
Toronto City Hall is voting to keep its promise of providing basic services to undocumented residents on February 21st. We still don't have the 23 Councillors we need to win the vote. Many Councillors will be deciding which way to vote on the day itself. That means we need you, and 99 of your best friends, sitting in City Hall letting them know they are being watched.
Thur. Feb 21, 9 a.m.
City Hall, Council Chamber
facebook and tweet this image: http://on.fb.me/XfPqmk
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi0vNBzUdIovL2_1VxHvi3sPPoIvZj0KV
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Cinema Politica UofT is hosting a Double Bill
Thursday February 21, 8 pm - 10:30 pm
OISE, room 5150 (252 Bloor St W)
**Leila Khaled: Hijacker** -- In 1969 Palestinian Leila Khaled made history by becoming the first woman to hijack an airplane, and challenges our assumptions about those who resort to violent means in response to oppression. More detailed description and trailer:http://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/leila-khaled-hijacker
**My Daughter the Terrorist** -- Two female soldiers fight for the independence of Tamil in this award-winning documentary. More detailed description and trailer: http://www.cinemapolitica.org/film/my-daughter-terrorist
Stick around for a discussion about revolutionary feminism following the screenings.
Accessibility: || FREE || wheelchair accessible space || snacks provided || films will be captioned || address any other accessibility needs to external.apus at gmail.com ||
FB: http://www.facebook.com/events/387840561311424
CINEMA POLITICA UofT - http://www.cinemapolitica.org/uoft
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Psychology and Climate Change - The Dilemma of Inaction
Thur. Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.
North York Civic Centre Council Chambers
http://www.meetup.com/CLIMATE-CHANGE-Toronto/events/94364252/
Organized by Climate Change Toronto
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Free University Course - Intro to Animal Rights
Thursdays 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Lash Miller Chemical Laboratories, 80 St. George, University of Toronto, room 161
This is a weekly two hour lecture and discussion with different guest speakers, covering the work of thinkers who have made a significant contribution to the field of animal rights ethics, philosophy, and discourse. It will run from January to mid May, and possibly beyond, if there is interest. There will be many different lecturers.
https://www.facebook.com/events/409385955794789/
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Democracy Salon
Thursday, February 21, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
The 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St., Toronto, Ontario
1. Setting date and details of next town hall re Proportional Representation
2. Responses from party leaders re sending representatives for the town hall
3. Possible endorsement of Joyce Murray, the Liberal leadership candidate
4. Canadian Electoral Alliance's precense in both Liberal and NDP convention- promoting electoral alliance
Invite a friend to come with you!
Admission: Bring a snack to share
http://www.electoralalliance.ca/2013-year-democracy-coalition
http://www.electoralalliance.ca/content/electoral-alliance-declaration
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Supporting Mothers
And Thinking About Creative, Radical, Community-Based Alternatives to Children’s Aid Society Intervention
Thursday Feb.21, 1:30 – up to 4:30 p.m.
High Park Library, 228 Roncesvalles Ave., Community Meeting Room
Take the 504 streetcar: South from Dundas West station, or North from King St.
Child-friendly and trans-positive.
A chance to talk openly with like-minded women in a safe space! The War on Drugs Hurts Families, Stigma, Criminalization, Sexism, Fear, Child Apprehension, Imprisonment, Racism, Isolation, HIV/AIDS, Exclusion, Discrimination, Multi-Generational Trauma….
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A Tribute to Black History
Thursday, February 21, 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Harry Gairey Ice Rink and Scadding Court Community Centre , 707 Dundas Street. W, Dundas St. W/Bathurst St.
Free
Join us for a fun evening of skating at the Harry Gairey Ice Rink! We will learn, commemorate, and celebrate the achievements of past and present Black leaders. This free event welcomes all ages for an evening of skating, great food and live entertainment. A showcase of Black History will also be available for viewing at Scadding Court Community Centre. *Please bring your own skates
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OCAP Fundraising Party 2013 - Bring it On!
Fri. Feb. 22, 6 - 8 p.m. Meal and family friendly celebration
8 p.m. Bar opens, Music and Entertainment: DJ's AntiCapitalista, and more!
Steel Workers Hall, 25 Cecil St.
Admission: Pay-What-You-Can
Space is wheelchair accessible (with a lift off the front entrance)
2012 was a landmark year for OCAP's work. We fought and prevented the definitive closing of the School House Shelter and continue to fight for increased harm reduction, homeless services and housing. The Raise the Rates Campaign for a decent social assistance income grows stronger every day. As a result of a powerful and determined mobilization across the province, the Ontario Liberal party was forced to restore $42 million in funding it had intended to cut as part of the elimination of Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit (CSUMB). And we aren't slowing down anytime soon! This partial but significant victory has shown us what communities can achieve and it will propel us forward as we continue the fight to fully restore the CSUMB and Raise the Rates by 55%. To make 2013 truly revolutionary we need the involvement and support of everyone that can. Come out on February 22nd to help us celebrate the past year and prepare for the year ahead!
https://www.facebook.com/events/483539615017209/
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Class Struggles in Crisis - from Walmart to the State
Friday, February 22 -- 7pm
Oakham House at Ryerson University, 63 Gould Street
Moderated by Leo Panitch and Greg Albo. Presentations by:
* Kevin Doogan is professor in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. He writes on the political economy of labour markets and European integration and recently published New Capitalism? The Transformation of Work with Polity Press.
* Arun Gupta is a co-founder of The Indypendent and The Occupied Wall Street Journal, and has covered the Occupy movement for The Guardian, Salon and many other publications around the world.
* Jane Hardy is a professor in the Business School at the University of Hertfordshire. Her research includes foreign investment and labour movements in Eastern Europe and her publications include Poland's New Capitalism with Pluto Press.
* Charles Post is a professor of Sociology at Borough of Manhattan Community College, City University of New York (CUNY). He writes on the origins of capitalism and social class and has recently published The American Road to Capitalism: Studies in Class-Structure, Economic Development and Political Conflict, 1620-1877 with Brill.
A Socialist Register event | https://www.facebook.com/events/490737817630602/
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Open Data Day + Hack-A-Thon
Saturday Feb. 23, 9 - 5 p.m.
Centre for Social Innovation - Annex, 720 Bathurst St
Toronto Public Space Initiative will be doing a keynote presentation on our newest award winning civic engagement software system at Open Data Day 2013, as well as hosting a Hack-A-Thon at the event to further develop our digital mapping project.
Register for the Event Here - http://opendatadaytoronto2013.eventbrite.ca/
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Toronto Socialist Action presents a public forum:
Class Struggle in Greece at a Crossroads
With Special guest speaker, live from Athens (via skype): Manos Skoufoglou
Saturday, February 23, 1 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, Room 2-212 (above the St. George Subway Station)
Everyone is welcome. $4 donation requested, or PWYC.
Manos is a leader of OKDE-Spartakos (Organization of Communist Internationalists in Greece), Greek section of the Fourth International, and of ANTARSYA, the revolutionary electoral coalition. He is a member of the Trade Union of Salaried Technicians. He will report on the impact of the latest austerity measures, the resistance of the workers' and popular movements (including the recent strikes by bus and train drivers), the growing danger of fascism, the role of SYRIZA, and of the revolutionary left, the fight for a Workers' Government in Greece and for a socialist Europe. An open Q & A, and discussion period will follow the presentation.
For more information, e-mail: barryaw at rogers.com or visit the SA web site at: www.socialistaction.ca or call 647-728-9143 or 416-461-6942 .
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Event to honour Louis Riel: Come meet the President of the Metis Nation
The Louis Riel Bolivarian Circle and Hands Off Venezuela are very proud to invite you to meet the President of the Métis Nation, Clement Chartier, who will honour us by speaking about the legacy of Louis Riel and the struggles of the Original Peoples of Canada
Sat. Feb. 23, 2 pm
Bahen Centre, Room 2145, 40 St. George St. (just north of College St.)
President Clément Chartier, a citizen of the Métis Nation, was born at Ile a la Crosse in Northwest Saskatchewan and raised in the nearby Métis community of Buffalo Narrows. He is a lawyer, writer, lecturer and activist and has served in both political and administrative capacities with numerous Indigenous peoples organizations nationally and internationally. President Chartier is best known for his work on Métis and Indigenous rights. In 2003, President Chartier was elected President of the Métis National Council and is currently serving his third-term. A seasoned political figure and recipient of a Queen’s Counsel distinction for his work in law, President Chartier has pushed the Métis Nation’s rights agenda at various levels of Canada’s judicial system and continues to provide counsel in on-going Métis-specific cases. Focused on strengthening the Métis Nation from its core – President Chartier’s goal during the next few years is to move the Métis Nation closer to adopting a new modern Métis Nation Constitution.
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What do Columbine, the Virginia Tech massacre, the 'Dark Knight' Shooting and Sandy Hook have in common?
with Sydney White
Sat. Feb. 23, 7:15 pm - 9:30 pm
Conspiracy Culture - 1696 Queen St. W.
Free / Donations Accepted & Appreciated
Sydney will touch upon the following: why most massacres happen in gun restricted zones? what is never disclosed after the shootings? real life crime rate & gun statistics? the night she wished she had a gun?
https://www.facebook.com/events/214671085339258/
Call us at 416.916.1696 to reserve your spot(s).
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Annex Green Neighbours – First Meeting!
Sunday February 24, 1 – 2:30 pm
Friends House 60 Lowther Avenue
Come and bring your ideas! 416-731-6605
Toronto Friends Meeting, Peace and Social Action Committee
Free, refreshments.
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Remembering Tooker and All Those Who Have Passed Before Us
Sun. March 3, 7 - 9 p.m.
Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. (St. George subway)
Annual community memorial service on the anniversary of Tooker Gomberg's passing.
All welcome. Free. Bring something for the alter that represents any loved ones you'd like to remember.
Together we'll laugh, cry, tell stories, breathe, sing...
More info: greenspi at web.ca
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Avoiding Activist Burnout
With Angela Bichoff, Greenspiration and Ontario Clean Air Alliance
Tuesday, March 5, 2013 from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EST)
U of T location
This workshop aims to break down the stigma surrounding activist burnout, offer some constructive solutions for how to get back from the brink of burnout, and tips how to prevent it in yourself and members of your group.
Register: http://www.eventbrite.ca/event/4652339272/eorg
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