T.O. Greenspiration Events: Oss Talk #1

Mon Oct 7 00:09:19 EDT 2013

T.O. Greenspiration Events  

I'm off on a holiday for 2 weeks so below find 3 weeks of events. It's a long one. If your email program cuts it off, you can find it online here:
http://list.web.ca/pipermail/greenspirationto-l/ 

And be sure to catch the first of my Oss Talks on Tuesday Oct. 8. I'll be interviewing a world leading thinker in energy policy - Mycle Schneider from Paris.
https://www.facebook.com/events/213170192183061/
-angela

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing:
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/listings/

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Premier Wynne: Close the Pickering Nuclear Station
Please sign the petition and watch my video - thank you!
http://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/premier-kathleen-wynne-close-the-pickering-nuclear-station#share 

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15 Things You Should Know About The New IPCC Report On Climate Science
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2013/09/27/2681861/15-things-ipcc-report/

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Be part of the solar revolution! 
Join this new Solar Co-op and become a community renewable energy generator
Sustainability Ontario Community Energy Co-operative, Toronto's newest renewable energy co-op, was founded in 2012, the International Year of Co-operatives, by a group of people passionate about community power. SOCEC is based in Toronto and is working to realize its first community power project in Toronto's west-end. The board of director of SOCEC invites you to join the co-op and become one of the Founding 50 members. Get involved in renewable energy - a clean, safe and sustainable source of electricity now and for future generations - and help to develop locally-owned community power projects. Join now at http://sustainabilityontario.ca/join.html. 
SOCEC is also currently recruiting two additional board members, view the details here http://sustainabilityontario.ca/join.html. 

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Bike Lanes on Bloor 
Request to re-start the Environmental Assessment comes back to Public Works in October: sign the petition now!
Six councillors along Bloor Street West have called to restart the Environmental Assessment for bike lanes on Bloor in Transportation Services’ 2014 budget and workplan. It's a good start, but why not take it a few steps further? Extend the EA to include Danforth as well. And why not establish a summertime pilot project along a stretch of Bloor-Danforth using paint and bollards? It’s cheap, could be implemented quickly, doesn't require an EA and demonstrates impact.
Sign the petition here! http://cycleto.ca/urge-city-council-restart-environmental-assessment-bike-lanes-bloor-danforth-implement-2014-pilot-pr

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Public Hearing on Low and Intermediate Level Radioactive Waste Dump 
September 16 through October 12, Kincardine and Port Elgin, ON. 
These hearings will determine the future of having radioactive waste permanently buried in Kincardine, next to Lake Huron. 
Watch the live webcast here. http://jrp.canadacast.ca/
See the schedule here. http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/050/documents/p17520/94972E.pdf
Watch previous presentations or read transcripts here: http://www.nuclearsafety.gc.ca/eng/commission/joint_review_panel/webcast/index.cfm

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Watermark
After the success of their documentary Manufactured Landscapes, acclaimed Canadian photographer Ed Burtynsky and filmmaker Jennifer Baichwal have reunited to produce Watermark, a documentary revealing how humanity has reshaped the water on our planet. Incorporating Burtynsky’s famed aerial perspectives, Watermark explores the dynamic relationship between humans and water by exposing the immense impact we have had on its cycle and the many impacts it has on us. An official selection from Toronto’s International Film Festival, Watermark is now playing at Toronto’s TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King Street West) and Cineplex Varsity Cinemas (55 Bloor Street West). 
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOPLs_ogF-0 
Cineplex Varsity Cinemas - 55 Bloor Street West
TIFF Bell Lightbox - 350 King Street West

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Idle No More Treaty Message March 

Mon. Oct. 7 - Potluck picnic 5 p.m. - 6:15 pm, then we march
Trinity Bellwoods Park (south end, Queen & Gore Vale), march along Dundas to Bay where, activist Pam Palmater and filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin speak at 7 pm. 
Costumes encouraged. Free. 
Protest and march to honour the 250th anniversary of the British Royal Proclamation. 
facebook.com/events/211862015642380

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Idle No More: Reframing The Nation To Nation Relationship 

Mon. Oct. 7, 6:30 pm. Free. 
Ryerson University Ted Roger's School of Management, TRSM 1076, 55 Dundas W
Ryerson Social Justice Week presents a panel discussion with filmmaker Alanis Obomsawin, youth artist Josh Kendrick and others. 

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The F Word: Images of Forgiveness 

Thru till Wed., Oct. 16
Hart House, Main Hall, U of T
is a thought provoking collection of arresting images and personal narratives exploring forgiveness in the face of atrocity. First launched in London in 2004, it has since been displayed in over 300 venues worldwide. Drawing together voices from the international community the exhibition examines forgiveness as a healing process, a journey out of victimhood. The F Word centres on stories of redemption, forgiveness, compassion and social action told by victims of crime. It is unforgettable, transformative and utterly compelling.

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Civil disobedience for the environment – when is it justified?

Mon, 7 Oct, 7 p.m.
St. Michael & All Angels Church (south east corner of St. Clair and Wychwood, enter from Wychwood through wooden gates, come up to 2nd floor)
Join us for a screening of the film, Bidder 70: This is What Hope Looks Like. The film tells the story of Tim De Christopher's act of civil disobedience against the U.S. government and the oil and gas industry, an act that, while saving a prime piece of wilderness, earned him two years in a federal prison. Stay for a discussion of civil disobedience in the context of climate change and the ongoing fight against pipelines from the Tar Sands.
Hosted by Green Neighbours 21 http://www.gn21.ca/event-list

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Syria: Why the Middle East still bleeds
With Sydney White, Investigative Journalist, Studies in Propaganda

Monday, October 7, 6 - 8 pm
Room 161, University College Building, 15 King's College Circle, U of T
For more info contact Sydney at 416-787-0592

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Ryerson Social Justice Week

Monday Oct 7 to Friday Oct. 11
Ryerson University
A week of events, keynote speakers, art exhibits, actions, and cultural events to transform Ryerson into a hub of social justice and solidarity in Toronto.
www.ryerson.ca/socialjustice

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TTC Riders Petition Day

On Monday October 7th we're asking TTC users to sign our Fair Deal for Riders petition to get $700 million in provincial government funding for our TTC so we can have better service and lower fares. We need just one hour of your time. Help us reach out to riders so we can raise public awareness about this important issue.
www.ttcriders.ca

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The Decline of Nuclear Power - Inaugural Oss Talk with Mycle Schneider 

Tues. Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
The Ossington, 61 Ossington, back room (just north of Queen). Free

Mycle Schneider is an independent international consultant on energy and nuclear policy based in Paris. He is the coordinator and lead author of theWorld Nuclear Industry Status Report. This recent report provides a reality check of the current situation and trends of an industry in great difficulties. Nuclear power generation experienced a record drop of 7 percent in 2012. The 140-page report provides many different health indicators of the global nuclear industry and, for the first time, an essential status report on the complex situation that arose from the triple meltdowns in Fukushima.

Hosted by Angela Bischoff, Greenspiration and Ontario Clean Air Alliance. 
Singer/Songwriter/Poet Diem Lafortune (Mama D) will open the event with a short set.

Oss Talks is a monthly event, held the 2nd Tuesday of each month beginning Oct. 8. Each event will be opened with a musical act, followed by Angela interviewing a different exceptional change maker. Free. All welcome. Located at Queen and Ossington. Join us!
https://www.facebook.com/events/213170192183061/

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Heart of Sky, Heart of Earth 

Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6:30 pm 
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West (at Bathurst)
Suggested donation $2-10 
A beautiful, thoughtful, and moving doc on spirituality and social justice, this story follows five mayan activists who take on multinationals in Guatemala. The screening is co-presented with the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network and is part of Cinema Politica's special program "Divine Interventions: Documentary, Spirituality and Social Justice". 
https://www.facebook.com/events/581375961910497/
cinemapolitica.org/bloor 

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This #MigrantStrike Will Not Be Televised - Provincial Day of Action 

Tuesday October 8, 10:30 am
Meet at NE corner of Yonge and College
On Tuesday October 8th, join together with family members, supporters and communities across Ontario to speak out against prison conditions and indefinite detention in support of nearly 200 immigration detainees who have been on strike since September 17. Actions are being planned in eight cities across Ontario. We plan to deliver petitions to MPP offices across the province in support of strikers demands. In Toronto, we are also planning an engaging lunchtime action involving prison garb and rattling chains so come out and show your support.
Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/en-CA/petitions/meet-the-demands-of-striking-immigrant-detainees
Call, Email, Tweet at Minister Madeleine Meilleur (check  sp), Provicial Minister for Jails, Minister Steven Blaney, Minister responsible for Immigration Enforcement, and jail and immigration enforcement officers http://endimmigrationdetention.wordpress.com/take-action/
http://endimmigrationdetention.wordpress.com/
migrantstrike at gmail.com

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The Evolution Of Toronto's Documentary And Live Music Scene 

Wed. Oct. 9, 7 p.m. $10
Tollkeepers Cottage Museum, 750 Davenport
Multimedia presentation by the MINT Festival's Glen Alan. 
mintff.org

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The Walrus Talks Sustainability 

Wed. Oct. 9, 6:30 pm. 
Art Gallery of Ontario 317 Dundas W
$20, stu $12. 
Talks on urban sustainability by Cape Farewell's David Buckland, filmmaker Katarina Cizek, ecotheologian Dennis O'Hara and others. 
ago.net

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Field Trip to Regent Park with the Toronto Food Policy Council

Wednesday, October 9, 2:30-5:30 pm
40 Oak Street 
Eleanor Boyle will talk about the politics of 21st century meat consumption and provide an overview of campaigns working to raise awareness about these issues. 
http://tfpc.to/uncategorized/tfpc-meeting-wed-october-9

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Neither Conflict nor “Use it or Lose it”: Canada’s Arctic Extended Continental Shelf
With Elizabeth Riddell-Dixon, Professor Emerita of Political Science, University of Western Ontario.

Thursday Oct 10, 7 - 9 pm
Room 179, University College, 15 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto.
All welcome. No charge.
Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace.
http://www.scienceforpeace.ca/vital-discussions-of-human-security-fall-2013-spring-2014
If you miss it, the video podcast will be available on the SfP YouTube channel within 1-2 weeks after the talk.http://www.youtube.com/user/Science4Peace

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Blue Future – book launch with Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians

Thursday, October 10, 7 p.m. 
United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St. (near Spadina and Collegeg)
Maude will be discussing her latest book, Blue Future, the final installment in her water trilogy, which offers a powerful and timely look at the world's growing water crisis. Blue Future features inspiring stories of struggle and resistance from marginalized communities, as well as examples of government policies that work for people and the planet. Copies of Blue Future will be available for purchase, and Maude will be signing books after her presentation. Sponsored by Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

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An Animal Rights Academy lecture. Fall 2013 
With Daniel Hooley, PhD candidate in animal ethics and political science at University of Toronto

Thursday Oct. 10, 7:10 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. 
100 St. George (Sidney Smith building), University of Toronto, room 2105
The first hour is the lecture, and the second hour an open discussion. Free and open to the public. Animals are welcome provided they are relatively quiet.

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Special public meeting to decide appointment of Councillor in Ward 3 Etobicoke (Doug Holyday's replacement)

Thur. Oct. 10, 9:30 a.m.
T.O. Council Chambers, City Hall (Queen and Bay)
Our friend Chai Kalevar is on the slate. Good luck Chai!

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Elizabeth May in Toronto for Town Hall

Thur. October 10, 7 p.m.
Heart House Debates Room, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T
Elizabeth May, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, will be in Toronto on October 10th for her Save Democracy from Politics 2013 Tour! With Stephen Harper shuttering parliament once again, Elizabeth wants to reach out directly to Canadians to discuss the threat to democracy. She will tour the country for a series of panels and Town Hall Meetings are focused on the issues of electoral reform and our democratic deficit. It’s your chance to meet one of Canada’s most inspiring leaders and share your vision for a truly democratic society.
http://www.greenparty.ca/event/2013-09-16/save-democracy-politics-2013-tour-toronto 

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Occupy Love

Thursday October 10, screening 6 pm - 8 pm
8.30 pm. Discussion with Director, Velcrow Ripper and Judy Rebick, the Inaugural Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy afterwards.
Ryerson University, LIB 072- 350 Victoria Street
The film connects the dots in this era of rapidly evolving social change, featuring captivating insider scenes from the Egyptian Revolution, the Indignado uprising in Spain, Occupy Wall Street in New York, Indigenous activists at the Alberta Tar Sands, the climate justice movement, and beyond. Woven throughout the action oriented backbone of the film is a deep exploration of public love, and compelling stories of an emerging new paradigm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1413050778923206/

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Decolonial Aesthetics From The Americas 

Oct. 10, 11, 12
Hart House and other venues
Symposium with talks, panels and more with professor Walter Mignolo, artist Rebecca Belmore and others plus evening performances. 
$80/stu/srs/underemployed $60, workshops $15. 
decolonialsymposium.eventbrite.com

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Ecumenopolis: City Without Limits
2011, 93 minutes

Friday, October 11 – 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, Room 2-214 (St. George Subway Station)
Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested.
Turkish with English subtitles. "Ekümenopolis: Ucu olmayan sehir" (original title) Director: Imre Azem. This documentary tells the story of Istanbul and other Mega-Cities on a neo-liberal course to destruction. From demolished shantytowns to the tops of skyscrapers, from real estate investors to urban opposition, the film will take us on a long journey in this city without limits. It provides the background information to the ongoing massive protests in Turkey, which began to contest the urban development plan for Istanbul's Taksim Gezi Park. The guest speakers are: Yasin Kaya, PhD. candidate at York U., member of CUPE Local 3903, and member of Socialist Action, who spent the summer in Turkey. Elif Genc is a York U Master's degree graduate in Interdisicplinary Studies. Her thesis focused on Turkish politics and the Kurdish social movement. She is an activist in the "Supporters of Taksim Gezi Park Movement in Toronto" and the Gezi solidarity network.
Presented by Toronto Socialist Action www.socialistaction.ca or call 416 – 461-6942 or 647 – 986-1917

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Feast for Fairness

Saturday October 12, 10:30 a.m.
St. Lawence Market. Meet at the corner of Front St. E and Jarvis. (1 block south of King St. E)
Join us as the Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage, in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Alliance for Change, hosts a Feast for Fairness, calling for an increase in minimum wage and the inclusion of migrant workers into minimum wage laws. This Thanksgiving weekend, many low-wage workers are resorting to food banks in order to get by; and restaurant workers continue to see their wages stagnate. Many migrant workers are excluded from minimum wage laws altogether. Join us as we demand an immediate increase to the minimum wage to $14 and ending minimum wage exemptions for all workers!
http://www.migrantworkersalliance.org/feast-for-fairness/
https://www.facebook.com/events/150760811800205/

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March Against Monsanto 

Sat. Oct. 12, 2 p.m.
Queen's Park
Join the march and raise your voice in solidarity with millions around the globe fighting for seed and food freedom. 
facebook.com/events/556507851059248

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Ontario Wide Raise the Rates Week of Action 
October 14th - 20

Plans are being made in a range of communities to hold local actions during the week of October 14 to challenge plans to merge Ontario Works and ODSP and demand real action on poverty from the Wynne Government. We will be demanding restoration of the Community Start Up and Maintenance Benefit, supporting the right of First Nations Communities to control delivery of social assistance programs and calling for the raising of the minimum wage in Ontario to $14 an hour and social assistance rates by at least 55%. In place of the endless talk of this Government about 'poverty reduction' we will be taking action.
Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) (416) 925-6939 ocap at tao.ca
CUPE Ontario Raise the Rates Campaign: www.cupe.on.ca/raisetherates
On Facebook, join the Raise the Rates page:https://www.facebook.com/RaiseTheRates

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Do The Math screening
with a video introduction by Bill McKibben and special guests Elizabeth May and Adria Vasil

2 screenings are scheduled the same day:
Tuesday October 15, 5:45 pm and 8:15 pm
Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)
Do the Math is a documentary produced by 350.org which tells the story of the grassroots movements trying to change the tragic outcomes of climate change and their adversaries in the fossil fuel industry. Using simple math, this film reveals the hard facts about climate change.
http://toronto350.org/events/doTheMath.php
Get your Tickets http://www.eventbrite.com/org/4551246263?s=16893647

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Bidder 70 - Free Screening and Discussion (documentary)

Tuesday, Oct 15, 6:15 p.m.
Jane/Dundas Library @ 620 Jane Street
Bidder 70 centers on an extraordinary, ingenious and effective act of civil disobedience demanding government and industry accountability. In 2008, University of Utah economics student Tim DeChristopher committed an act which would redefine patriotism in our time, igniting a spirit of civil disobedience in the name of climate justice.
Hosted by Green 13 and Jane/Dundas Library
www.green13toronto.org 

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From Industrial Food to World Food: a book launch and panel discussion on World Food Day

Wednesday, Oct 16, 6 pm - 8 pm
FoodShare Toronto, 90 Croatia Street
Celebrate World Food Day on October 16, with a special book launch and panel discussion featuring author of The Industrial Diet Anthony Winson, No Nonsense Guide to World Food, Second Edition author Wayne Roberts, FoodShare Executive Director Debbie Field, and Executive Director of Marin Organic in CaliforniaJeffrey Westman. The event is FREE and snacks will be provided. Books will be available for sale and signing. Wheelchair accessible. 
Contact: Robyn Shyllit - 416.363.6441 x282 - robyn at foodshare.net 

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Help decide the future of the Gardiner Expressway East

Wednesday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Open house will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by presentations at 7:00 p.m.)
The Bram & Bluma Appel Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge Street (Bloor Street subway station)
Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto have resumed the preparation of the Gardiner Expressway / Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment (EA) and Integrated Urban Design Study. The EA will determine the future of the Gardiner Expressway East and Lake Shore Boulevard East, from approximately Jarvis Street to approximately Leslie Street. Four alternatives will be considered within the study area, including: maintaining, improving, replacing, or removing the elevated expressway. 
Please register for the event at: http://gardinereastpublicmeeting2.eventbrite.ca
If you can’t attend the meeting in person, you can participate and watch the meeting online.  Please join us at www.gardinereast.ca where you can learn about the project and contribute your insights, ideas, and views on the alternative solutions and evaluation criteria, beginning October 16.  For more information or to be added to the project mailing list, contactinfo at gardinereast.ca, or call (416) 479-0662.

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imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival 

Oct 16 - 20 - Wed. - Sun.
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema (506 Bloor W), TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King W) and other venues
$7-$12, passes $24 and up. 
Celebration of the latest works by Indigenous peoples at the forefront of innovation in film, video, radio and new media. 
imaginenative.org

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Andrew Nikiforuk: Pipelines and the Petrostate: a night about Canada's proposed pipelines

Thur. Oct. 17, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor (St. George subway)
In a rare visit to Toronto Andrew Nikiforuk will be joining us to present his research on Canada's Tar Sands and Pipelines. Canada's pressing issues with new pipeline proposals such as Line 9 through Toronto, as well as many other pipelines will be discussed. This event is sponsored by the Council of Canadians local Toronto Chapter, Rising Tide Toronto, and the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.
https://www.facebook.com/events/592576734139708/?ref=br_tf 

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World Food Day:  Celebrate One Day Late!  

Thur. Oct. 17, 6 p.m.
Regis College, 100 Wellesley St. 
Regis College welcomes you to its third annual World Food Day Celebration beginning with a vegetarian banquet followed by film and discussions on seed libraries, compassionate farming and world hunger.  Free.  info: greg.kennedy at mail.utoronto.ca.

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Building A Dream: Advocacy and Affordable Housing 
With Dennis Magill, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, U of T

Thursday Oct 17, 7 - 9 pm
Room 179, University College, 15 Kings College Circle, U of T
All welcome. No charge.
Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace.
http://www.scienceforpeace.ca/vital-discussions-of-human-security-fall-2013-spring-2014
If you miss it, the video podcast will be available on the SfP YouTube channel within 1-2 weeks after the talk.http://www.youtube.com/user/Science4Peace

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Stitching our Own Social Safety Net
on the International Day to Eradicate Poverty

Thursday, October 17, 1 pm 
Queen's Park (College and University)
The “Stitching our Own Social Safety Net”  campaign will be unveiling our replica of Ontario’s social safety net.  This is a collective artistic piece which represents people’s concerns about  the unraveling of Ontario’s social safety net.  It is more than 175 feet in length, and was created by over 500 individuals and groups from across the Province who share this concern. Please come out and help us urge the Ontario Government to repair the social safety net and preserve our social programs!
http://stitchingoursocialsafetynet.webs.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/177142882468869/

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An Animal Rights Academy lecture. Fall 2013 
With Paul York, PhD candidate in religious studies at U of T, animal activist

Thursday Oct. 17, 7:10 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. 
100 St. George (Sidney Smith building), University of Toronto, room 2105
The first hour is the lecture, and the second hour an open discussion. Free and open to the public. Animals are welcome provided they are relatively quiet.

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The People of Kattawapiskak

Friday, October 18, 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, Room 2-214 (St. George Subway Station)
Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested.
A documentary film exploring conditions inside the Attawapiskat First Nation, which in October 2011 declared a state of emergency due to health and safety concerns over a lack of housing and infrastructure, and remained in the public spotlight during the Idle No More protests.
Presented by Toronto Socialist Action www.socialistaction.ca or call 416 – 461-6942 or 647 – 986-1917

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Push Back! Move Forward! Learning, Organising, and Building Community

Friday, October 18, 6 pm - 9 pm
 and Saturday, October 19, 9 am - 5 pm                                                                                                                                                                         
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Rm. 308Cost:  $40. 
Lunch and refreshments. Child care (book ahead)
The conference focuses on how collective action can right the balance as disparities of income and power continue to widen across Toronto. It will involve about 120-150 people including residents, community workers, social justice activists, students and faculty organizing in the United Way’s priority neighbourhoods and broader social justice coalitions. Popular Theatre performance Friday night
. Concurrent workshops Saturday morning and afternoon
https://pushbackmoveforward.eventbrite.ca/
mmicallef at socialplanningtoronto.org or call Social Planning Toronto 416.351.0095 ext. 251          

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Toronto Queer Zine Fair

Oct. 18 - 19
The Toronto Queer Zine Fair is finally happening and we are so excited! This zine fair is happening because we are tired of the lack of visibility and accessibility at Toronto's other zine fairs/events. We want to make space for the voices and experiences of those often erased from zine culture and zine communities. Come share, read and enjoy zines made by many amazingly wonderful queer folks! 
https://www.facebook.com/events/242054875941680/

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No Line 9! No Tar Sands Pipelines!

Saturday. October 19, 12 noon
Toronto Metro Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West
Oil giant Enbridge wants to use Line 9, a 38-year old pipeline to pump toxic tar sands east through Ontario and Quebec. Line 9 passes within 50 km of an estimated 9.1 million people, 18 First Nation communities, and 99 towns and cities, including Toronto. From October 16 to 19, the National Energy Board (NEB) will be 'listening' to the public and industry on Line 9 in Toronto. Under Harper, the requirement for environmental assessments has been removed and only the NEB is charged with making the 'decision' on Line 9. To date, the NEB has approved over 99.9% of tar sands projects and is seen as an extension of Big Oil.  
For more information, please see this 13 min. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tK83lr7doA 
https://www.facebook.com/events/231888730295797/ 

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Carbon 14: Climate is Culture 

Opening at the ROM on October 19 
This exhibit explores the growing global issue of climate change through the eyes of scientists, artists and cultural informers.

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Chasing Ice

Sunday, Oct 20, 4 pm.
Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles (south of Dundas)
Chasing Ice tells the story of acclaimed environmental photographer James Balog as he travels to the Arctic to capture a multi-year record of the the world's changing glaciers. Balog's mission is to gather evidence of climate change. With the help of time-lapse cameras, Balog captures ancient mountains of ice in motion as they disappear at a breathtaking rate. MPP Cheri DiNovo and MP Peggy Nash wil host this free screening and discussion. 
peggynash.ndp.ca/chasing-ice
cheridinovo.ca/events

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‘Comfort Women’ in WWll in Asia – Women’s Human Rights

Panel Discussion:
Tuesday October 22, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
UofT, William Doo Auditorium, New College , 45 Willcocks Street (St. George + Harbord)

Community Conversation:
Tuesday October 22, 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Barbara Frum Library, 20 Covington Road (Bathurst + Lawrence)

During World War II the Japanese Army forced over 200,000 women from across Asia into a military sexual slavery system; the victims are euphemistically known as ‘comfort women’. Without receiving an official apology from the Japanese government, survivors are still waiting for justice.  Lola Fidencia David, 87, will be visiting from the Philippines. Lola Fidencia was 14 when she was forced into the garrison and repeatedly raped by Japanese soldiers. In November 2007, she testified in the Canadian House of Commons, which led to the unanimous passing of Motion 291. Join us in solidarity and conversation.
https://www.facebook.com/events/550328625020825/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming

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Kombucha & Naturally Carbonated Sodas Workshop
Wed. October 23
West End Food Coop (Queen and Dufferin)
Due to popular demand, this event is back!! Join Rebekka Hutton, from Alchemy Pickle Company, for an evening of learning about kombucha and other naturally brewed sodas. You will leave with a jar of your own to start at home! See here to register.
http://westendfood.coop/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=247

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Optimal Nutrition & Breathing Techniques to Manage Stress and Anxiety

Wed. Oct. 23, 7 - 9 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. W, Room 2212
Pre-registration $10 | Members $5 | Door $15
Many things in life can trigger stress and anxiety. An acute stress response is completely natural but chronic stress can change nutrient and breathing patterns, which in turn can increase stress and anxiety. Break the cycle and learn healthy strategies to cope with day-to-day stressors and chronic anxiety through diet, nutrient supplementation and breathing techniques.
	• Dr. Arseneau will explain how specific nutrients can trigger relaxation and assist with the bodies own stress response.
	• Dr. Sud will share his knowledge of breathing techniques that calm the nervous system and refocus the mind
http://bit.ly/19Yk8V2

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Paradigm Shift Project 

Thursday, October 24, 6 - 9 pm
SHAMBA Space, 48 Yonge Street, Suite 1200
Join us in celebrating 5 years of educational documentaries that make shift happen - from the jungles of Indonesia, to the favelas of Brazil, to the brothels of India, to the classrooms of Toronto. Learn the impact of our past projects and our exciting - and unprecedented - plans for the future! Your $35 ticket includes unlimited drinks and hors d'oeuvres, access to our silent auction with incredible prizes, and a chance to win a very exclusive paradigm-shifting door prize! Tickets can be purchased online: http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/6589263-psp-s-5th-year-celebration-annual-fundraising-event
Hosted by The Paradigm Shift Project, (416) 432-7005

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What Can Time-Use Data Tell Us? 
With Bill Michelson, S.D. Clark Professor of Sociology, Emeritus

Thursday Oct 24, 7-9pm, Room 179, University College, 15 Kings College Circle, University of Toronto.
All welcome. No charge.
Co-Sponsored by University College Health Studies Programme, Canadian Pugwash Group, Science for Peace, and Voice of Women for Peace.
http://www.scienceforpeace.ca/vital-discussions-of-human-security-fall-2013-spring-2014
If you miss it, the video podcast will be available on the SfP YouTube channel within 1-2 weeks after the talk.http://www.youtube.com/user/Science4Peace

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It’s Time for a Reality Check: Pipelines and Petrostate Politics in Canada – with Tzeporah Berman

Thur. October 24, 4:30 pm – 6 pm
CSI Spadina ground floor, 215 Spadina Avenue, $20
Tzeporah Berman has been designing and winning environmental campaign in Canada and internationally for 20 years. She currently works as a strategic advisor for dozens of environmental organizations, First Nations and philanthropic advisors on clean energy, oilsands and pipelines. She is the former co-director of Greenpeace International's Global Climate and Energy Program, Executive Director and Co-founder of PowerUp Canada and Co-founder and Campaign Director of ForestEthics. Tzeporah was one of six Canadian nominees for the Schwab Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award, has been profiled as one of 50 Visionaries Changing the World in Utne Reader and as "Canada's Queen of Green" in the cover story for Readers Digest. Her first book, This Crazy Time: Living Our Environmental Challenge was recently published by Knopf Canada.
For More Information: michael at sustainabilitynetwork.ca

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The Tax Free Tour
53 minutes, 2013

Friday, October 25 – 7 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, Room 2-214 (St. George Subway Station)
Everyone welcome. $4 donation requested.
Where do multinationals pay taxes and how much? Gaining insight from international tax experts, The Tax Free Tour takes a look at tax havens, the people who live there and the routes along which tax is avoided globally. The Tax Free Tour is an economic thriller mapping the systemic risk for governments and the ruling class alike. Is this the price we have to pay for globalized capitalism?
Presented by Toronto Socialist Action www.socialistaction.ca or call 416 – 461-6942 or 647 – 986-1917

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Getting Psyched with Science, Spirituality & Empowering the Self 
at the 15th Annual Energy Psychology Conference 

Oct 25-27 
at Novotel Toronto Centre (downtown)
http://www.epccanada.ca/

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Beyond Green Youth Summit

Oct. 25 – 27, at the U of T
Get your tickets today for Canada’s largest environmental youth summit. Over 1,000 young innovators, students and activists (aged 14 to 30), as well as 150 educators are coming together for the first time at the University of Toronto to collaborate and take action for the future health of our planet. Beyond Green explores environmental issues from different angles in a weekend of unique workshops, talks and performances! The summit provides the opportunity to network with top environmental organizations and influencers, connect with young environmental leaders and participate in hands-on sessions and speakers panels.
http://beyondgreen13.eventbrite.com/

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Navigating Conflict Resolution Workshop

Saturday, October 26, 1 - 4 p.m.
The purpose of this workshop is to provide techniques for resolving conflict within our groups, as well as long-term strategies to build a climate of equity, constructive debate and internal cooperation. The workshop will provide participants with space to discuss and practice de-escalation and conflict strategies.
Trainer: Brook Thorndycraft has taught Interpersonal Communication and Restorative Justice at George Brown College.
Register: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/7986049489

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Wood Utilization: The Maple Leaf Forever Tree Tour

Saturday, October 26, 10 a.m. - noon
Maple Cottage, 62 Laing Street (closest intersection: Queen St. E & Leslie St.)
The magnificent maple tree which, in 1867, inspired Alexander Muir to write “The Maple Leaf Forever”, fell victim to an epic summer storm in July of this year. But did you know it will be getting a second life? Find out how the wood will be used to honor the cultural significance of this historic tree. Explore other trees in the neighbourhood and learn how you can salvage wood from your own trees to make beautiful furniture, bowls, and your own family heirlooms.
Registration Required http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2013-10-26/wood-utilization-maple-leaf-forever-tree-tour

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Women Making Waves 

Sat. Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Trinity-St Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor W.  
Roots music concert featuring Nancy White, Anne Walker, Soozi Schlanger and others. 
$15.  416-922-8435.

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Presence, Power and Possibility: Nonviolent Communication Foundation Workshop

Sundays, Oct. 27 and Nov, 10 am - 5:30 pm
Downtown Toronto
Increase your ability to make the difference you want at home, work and in social change with the tools of Nonviolent Communication (NVC).
Tuition: $220 regular;    $180 for students / low income
(if finances are a barrier, contact us beforehand about options)
Info/Registration: (limited to 20)    Henryhwai at gmail.com; (226) 500-1983
www.facebook.com/events/452444601535723/

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Pedestrian Sundays In Kensington Market 

Sun. Oct. 27, noon - 7 p.m. (open later at the north end of Augusta)
Kensington Market (Augusta, between Dundas and College, Baldwin, Kensington, Niagara)
Celebrate the end of summer with music, street theatre and more on streets closed to traffic. This is the last one of the year. Free
pskensington.ca.

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