T.O. Greenspiration Events: Girls Rising
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Dec 1 20:49:12 EST 2013
T.O. Greenspiration Events
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Commit to Clean Trains Now
Sign MPP Jonah Shein’s petition and find out more here. He’s bringing the issue before the Legislature on Dec. 12 so voice your vote now.
http://www.jonahscheinmpp.ca/clean-trains-now/cleantrain/
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Tell City Hall to say Yes to a better TTC
- Read TTCriders’ report on the 2014 TTC budget for more detail: http://www.ttcriders.ca/ttcriders-take-on-whats-in-store-for-ttc-users-in-2014/
- Sign up to depute on December 2nd and December 3rd and tell the City Budget Committee why the TTC should get more funding: http://www.ttcriders.ca/the-2014-ttc-budget-looms-tell-our-elected-officials-to-properly-fund-the-ttc-today/
- Send a message to your city and provincial elected official telling them to give riders a fair deal: http://togethertoronto.ca/campaigns/ttc-riders
- Read Social Planning Toronto’s take on the 2014 City Budget: http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/news/the-city-budget-is-out/
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Andrew Nikiforuk on the tarsands
The Pipelines and the Petro State 45 min. video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dbK8Iu-c9A
Oh, Canada: How America's friendly northern neighbour became a rogue, reckless petrostate http://www.foreignpolicy.com/articles/2013/06/24/oh_canada
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Book Launch: The Oak Ridges Moraine Battles
Mon. Dec. 2, 6 - 8 p.m.
Ben McNally Books, 366 Bay Street
The Oak Ridges Moraine is a unique landform that generated heated battles over the future of nature conservation, sprawl, and development in the Toronto region at the turn of the twenty-first century. This book provides a careful, multi-faceted history and policy analysis of planning issues and citizen activism on the Moraine’s future in the face of rapid urban expansion.
http://fes.yorku.ca/book-launch
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No Scents Makes Sense - with Liz Rice
Tues., Dec. 3 from 12:30-1:30pm
Centre for Social Innovation - Annex , 720 Bathurst St. (near Bathurst/Bloor), 3rd Floor, Meeting Room #4
Ever wonder why some people are sick from scents and others aren’t? Ever thought about your risk? “Beautifully” scented products are actually cocktails of chemicals. Learn about the effects of fragrant products on yourself, on children and pets. After this presentation you’ll see scented products in a whole different way! Great timing for the holiday shopping season. Free
RSVP: liz at envirohealthpresentations.ca or (416) 642-6610
Note: You can bring your lunch or purchase it from the cafe/restaurant on the ground floor of the building; ingest and absorb some nutrition & knowledge!
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Solar Share Community Bonds
Tues. Dec. 3, 6:30 p.m.
401 Richmond Street West, #408 (at Spadina)
Taking action against climate change can earn you money. Learn the ins and outs of investing in Solar Bonds. Our organization's history, management, projects, risks, and community impact. Participate in solar power projects across Ontario by becoming a member of the SolarShare Co-operative and investing in a Community Solar Bond.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/solarshare-community-bonds-tickets-9228321157
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Poor People's Inquiry
Put Food in the Budget is holding hearings across Ontario to allow social assistances recipients (and volunteers/staff of organizations working with low-income people) to testify about the adequacy (or inadequacy) of current social assistance rates and policies, and to judge whether the Premier Wynne has lived up to her stated commitment to social justice. The Ontario government is currently developing a new poverty reduction strategy, a plan for social assistance reform, and a new budget, so now is a key moment to encourage the implemention of fair and adequate social assistance rates and income supports for Ontarians. Please attend - and encourage others to attend - one of the following Toronto hearings:
* Tuesday December 3, Noon (lunch), 12:30-3 pm (Inquiry) at the Parkdale Anti-Poverty Resource Centre, 1497 Queen Street West (west of Jamieson)
* Thursday December 5, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Stop Community Food Centre, 1884 Davenport Rd (west of Lansdowne)
* Friday December 6, 1:00 – 3:00 pm at South Riverdale CHC, 955 Queen Street East (at Carlaw)
Free. Refreshments. TTC tokens are available.
For information about other hearing locations or to submit a testimony on-line, visit putfoodinthebudget.ca
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Paradigm Shifts in Energy Systems and Transportation Electrification
Wed. Dec. 4, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Centre for Urban Energy at Ryerson University, 245 Church St.
This presentation provides an overview of the current status and future trends in the transportation industry. It begins with the history of the automotive industry and explains the need for a paradigm shift toward a sustainable solution.
http://bit.ly/1aBjKLW
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Toronto's Homeless Shelters are Full - Open More Shelter Space Now!
Breakfast and Rally
Wednesday, December 4, 9 a.m.
Toronto City Hall, Bay and Queen
Last winter, OCAP took action to challenge overcrowding in the shelters. The City responded by promising, in April, to ensure that their facilities would operate at a maximum occupancy of 90%. They had the option to open up new space immediately. But instead the immediate response by Hostel Services was to lay down 'flex beds' and try and cram more people into the shelters. Even with this sad attempt to make the numbers look better, the City has failed for 8 consecutive months to abide by its own 90% capacity standard. The crowding is getting worse as the weather gets colder and the risk of street deaths increases.
On December 4th the Community Development and Recreation Committee of City Council is meeting once again. They will be receiving a report from their staff on measures to deal with the crisis in the shelters. OCAP and others in the community will be going to the Committee meeting to demand no further delays - the City must open more shelters immediately to ensure no one else has to die on the streets. Please come out and show the politicians we will not let them abandon homeless people. No more homeless deaths.
Contact OCAP if you are interested in speaking and we can add your name: 416-925-6939 / ocap at tao.ca
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Urban Park and Waterfront Trail at Ontario Place
Wed. Dec. 4
6 p.m.: Activities and environmental assessment open house
7 p.m.: Presentations followed by roundtable discussions and a question and answer session
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Room 201, 255 Front Street W.
We're planning a new urban park and waterfront trail for Ontario Place's east island and we want your input! You're invited to attend our kick-off meeting to share your creative ideas, comments or questions with the project team and designers and to learn more about the project.
www.ontario.ca/myontarioplace
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Oppose First Nation Education Act
Peaceful rally to oppose First Nation Education Act. Say "No" to more assimilation policy!
Wed. Dec. 4, 10:30 am
Balfour Park, 25 St. Clair Avenue East
For over 137 years, the federal government has enforced assimilation policies on First Nations people with dismal outcomes. In January 2014, the federal government will introduce a First Nations Education Act for an aggregated structure, defined standards and increased reporting requirements for K-12 First Nations community schools. These imposed changes do not address communities' needs, or the funding needed to carry them out. Join us in our stance to protect First Nations' children. Come and let your voices be heard. Let's empower First Nations students to be successful!
Association of Iroquois and Allied Indians | facebook.com/pages/Ontario-Native-Education-Counselling-Association
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City of Toronto Community Budget Meeting
Wednesday, December 4th, 7 pm - 9 pm
Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton School, 1515 Bloor Street West, 3rd Floor Staff Room
Councillor Sarah Doucette and Councillor Gord Perks invite you to participate in a Ward 13 and 14 round table discussion on the 2014 City of Toronto Budget. This evening is an opportunity to examine the City Budget with your neighbours and begin a conversation about delivering and funding services with the 2014 City Budget.
councillor_perks at toronto.ca / 416-392-7919
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#ProjectLift PH – A Haiyan/Yolanda Relief Fundraiser
Wed. Dec. 4, 6 pm.
Great Hall, 1087 Queen W.
$25, adv $20
(Global Medic) Fundraiser for typhoon and earthquake relief in the Philippines with performances by Maloo, Casey Mecija & Jenny Mecija, Datu and others.
kapisanancentre.com
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Girl Rising - 2 screenings
Wed. Dec. 4, 8 p.m.
May Cafe, 876 Dundas W and
Thur. Dec. 5, 8 p.m.
RDA Studio, 19 Atlantic Ave (Liberty Village)
Screening of R Robbins film Girl Rising and fair trade pop-up shop with Social Gem, raising funds for girls. Free
Watch the trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJsvklXhYaE
http://www.social-gem.com/
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Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia
Toronto premiere of a new documentary that explores the enduring global impact of one of the most brilliant and fearless critics of our time.
Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 4 @ 9:15 p.m.
Thursday, December 5 @ 6:45 p.m.
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Bloor and Bathurst
Director Nicholas Wrathall will be in attendance to introduce the film and answer questions following the screenings.
http://www.hotdocs.ca/docsoup/doc_soup_toronto/#screening
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Animal Rights Academy
With Katie Gillespie, PhD candidate in geography at University of Washington, Institute of Critical Animal Studies Hilda Scholar of 2013
Thursday Dec. 5, 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.
An Animal Rights Academy lecture. Fall 2013
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El Problema – Western Sahara
Thur. December 5, 7 pm, $5
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (near Bloor and Bathurst)
El Problema is a full-length film about Western Sahara; Spain’s last colony, now Africa’s only colony, occupied by Morocco. Shot clandestinely between 2004 and 2009 in the occupied territories of the Western Sahara, El Problema is a work of revolutionary cinema. It relates the little-known and under-reported story of the Saharawis, the majority of whom have been living as refugees in South-West Algeria since the 1975 Moroccan invasion of their homeland, Western Sahara.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/film-el-problema-western-sahara/
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Equity, Global Health and the Pursuit of Justice
2013 Dr. Zofia Pakula Lecture by Dr. James Orbinski
Introductory Remarks by Professor Ursula Franklin and Welcome by Dr. Donald Cole
Thur. Dec. 5, 5 pm.
The Great Hall, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto
Register from https://www.eventbrite.com/event/5375089036
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Tangled Bodies and This Artist's Body
In celebration of International Day for People With Disabilities
Thursday December 5
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West
5 p.m. - A panel discussion about the impact of current provincial legislation on the lives and practices of artists with disabilities.
7:30 p.m. - Premiere screening of digital shorts by 10 outstanding artists sponsored by NBC Universal and created in partnership with Project Re•Vision.
Free
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Taking Love to the Street
with Judy Rebick and Michael Stone
Thur. Dec. 5, 6 - 9 p.m.
Debates Room, Hart House, U of T
By Donation (Suggested $30)
Join renowned activist Judy Rebick and Buddhist teacher Michael Stone for an evening of discussion about the intersection of spiritual practice and social action. What inspires social action? How do we stay motivated? How do we cope with burnout? And how can we collaborate, so that independent struggles can join forces to create incredible change?
http://www.centreofgravity.org/practice-judy-michael-dec/
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Ivory, Horn And Blood: Behind The Elephant And Rhinocerous Crisis
Thur. Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
Palmerston Library Theatre, 560 Palmerston
$10
Lecture by Ronald Orenstein.
zoocheck.com
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Nitrogen In The Environment: Climate, Cars And Cattle
Thur. Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.
Medical Sciences Bldg, Macleod Auditorium, 1 King's College Circle, U of T
Royal Canadian Instit lecture. Free
royalcanadianinstitute.org.
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Women Won't Forget
Fri. Dec. 6, 6 p.m.
Philosopher's Walk, South side of Bloor, west of Avenue Rd
Day of remembrance for women murdered by men and the 24th anniversary of the Montreal Massacre. Native healing ceremony, speakers, musical and spoken word performances and a candlelight vigil. Bring a rose and a candle.
womenwontforget.org
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Film: 9/11 in the Academic Community
Fri. December 6, 7 pm, $5
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (near Bloor and Bathurst)
A unique film that documents academia’s treatment of critical perspectives on 9/11 by exploring the taboo that shields the American government’s narrative from scholarly examination. Through a powerful reflection on intellectual courage and the purpose of academia, the film aims at changing intellectual discourse on 9/11 and the War on Terror. Awarded “Documentary Achievement” at the University of Toronto Film Festival.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/film-911-in-the-academic-community/
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Celebrate 20 Years with Community Bicycle Network
Friday December 6, 8 pm onward
761 Queen Street West
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of serving the Toronto cycling community! There will be cake, music, door prizes, special guests who will make nice, feel good speeches and refreshments!
http://www.communitybicyclenetwork.org/celebrate-20-years-with-community-bicycle-network/
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Artisanal Chocolate Workshops
Friday December 6, 6 p.m.
ChocoSol, 1131 St. Clair West
Our two hour artisanal chocolate workshops provide interactive bean-to-bar chocolate education (including discussions on the history and cultural teachings of cacao, chocolate making techniques, horizontal trade and forest garden permaculture), hands-on ingredient preparation, chocolate tastings, and the opportunity to purchase ChocoSol products.
$25 per person (cash please). A minimum of 10 people are needed. Maximum 20.
To reserve your spot, please email info at chocosoltraders.com
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Animals Beyond Borders III - Toronto Pig Save Fundraiser
Sat. Dec. 7, 6 - 9:30 p.m.
34 Little Norway Cres, Lakeview Rm
Music, speakers, vegan food and more.
$35, adv $25
http://www.torontopigsave.org/donate/
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Stumey Archer 3 Speed Workshop
Sat.s Dec. 7 and 14, 10 am.
Community Bicycle Network workshop, 761 Queen W.
This is a special two day hands on workshop focusing on the finer points of unpacking and repacking 3 speed stumey archer hubs.
Register online or in person at CBN. info at communitybicyclenetwork.org 416 504 2918
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Stop the Plunder: Mik'maq Warriors and Native Youth Movement Speak
Sat. Dec. 7, 6:30 pm
O.I.S.E, 252 Bloor Street West, Rm 2211
Organized by: The Women’s Coordinating Committee for a Free Wallmapu [Toronto]
http://wccctoronto.wordpress.com/
https://www.facebook.com/events/234276993398444/
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Economics Of The Global Commons
Sat. Dec. 7, 1-5 pm.
Metro Hall, 55 John
Earthsharing Canada annual general meeting with workshops and discussion on sharing the Common wealth, tax shifting and more. Free.
Pre-register fdejong at earthsharing.ca.
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The Really Really Free Market
Sat. Dec. 7, 10 am - 4 pm
Campbell Park, S of Dupont, W of Lansdowne
Community space for sharing clothes, toys, music, furniture, artisan goods, services and more. Free.
rrfmarket.blogspot.ca
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Ethical Eaters Dilemma - Flour
A talk with Patricia Hastings from CIPM Farms
Saturday, December 7, 1 p.m.
Karma Coop, 739 Palmerston Blvd.
RSVP at the store or with karmabulk at gmail.com
Join Karma’s supplier of spelt and red fife flours for a lively and timely discussion all about flour! With all the news about gluten-free and wheat-free diets, Patricia will talk to us about why heritage grains such as spelt and red fife have become so hip. Hear about the history of red fife and learn why supporting alternatives to wheat is a political choice. Make sure you come to sample and buy some baked goods made with her flours, which many well-known bakers like Jamie Kennedy swear by in their recipes!
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16th Annual Festival of Lights Service - An Interspiritual celebration
Sunday, Dec 8, 1:30 pm (sharp)
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (near Bloor and Bathurst)
$10
Many religions use light — inner and outer — to symbolize their prayers and hopes for what is right with the world, especially at this holiday season. Representatives from the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Divine Feminine, Indigenous, Hindu, Jewish, Moslem, Sufi and Zoroastrian traditions will share their faith, their passion and their creativity in sacred words, poetry, chants, songs and music. There will be plenty of light to go around, with a candle lit for each religion, and a candle to symbolize our unity and mutual support. There will be opportunities to participate in many of the chants. A festive interspiritual celebration!
Sponsored by the Toronto Area Interfaith Council (TAIC) and by the Awakening Heart Circle, A Sufi Order International Centre in Toronto
http://beitzatoun.org/event/16th-annual-festival-of-lights-service/
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Conversations With Lee Lorch
Sun. Dec. 8, 11 a.m.
918 Bathurst Centre for Culture
Screening and discussion of a documentary film based on interviews with the civil rights activist. Free
ujpo.org
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Lg Room available to rent short term by day/wk or the month throughout December over the holidays. Long term rental starting January.
Please inquire
pei.czech at gmail.com / 416.732.8965
http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/sub/4223521082.html
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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/listings/
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