T.O. Greenspiration Events - Vote!
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun Jun 8 22:36:11 EDT 2014
T.O. Greenspiration Events
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Bike Month: May 26 – June 26
A celebration of cycling in the Greater Toronto Area with hundreds of community events including rides, races, tours, festivals, and more.
http://bikemonth.ca/
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After coal: profile of activist Angela Bischoff
Now that I'm "older", I've been profiled in an "adult lifestyle" publication.
http://foreveryoungnews.com/posts/2598-after-coal-profile-of-activist-angela-bischoff
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The Case Against Psychiatric Drugs
Catch this fascinating discussion between Michael Enright and investigative journalist Robert Whitaker, discussing the infamous "serotonin hypothesis" and its role as a "story to encourage patients to take their medication".
http://www.cbc.ca/thesundayedition/features/2014/06/08/robert-whitaker-on-psychiatric-drugs/
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Building a Toronto that Moves
This new report is filled with 12 actions that must be taken to improve public transit, cycling and walking in Toronto. TEA partnered with Toronto Centre for Active Transportation, Cycle Toronto, Walk Toronto and Canada Walks to write the report. Key actions include permanently widening sidewalks in downtown Toronto, creating 200 km of new bike lanes by 2018, and improving TTC service annually beyond any increase in ridership.
http://tcat.ca/sites/all/files/BuildingATorontoThatMoves.pdf
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The Corporate Destruction Of The Public Occupy Economics workshop
Mon. June 9, 6:30-8:30 pm.
Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil
Free.
occupyeconomics.ca.
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Art of Mentoring Information Night
Monday June 9, 7 - 8 pm
IndustREAL Arts Room, 688 Richmond St W
The Art of Mentoring Community is hosting a free "Art of Mentoring Information Night" where folks are encourage to come and learn from seasoned facilitators about what the Art of Mentoring is all about. The Art of Mentoring is a week-long experience, immersing participants in a living, learning culture of nature and self-awareness. This workshop provides knowledge, tools and practices that enrich relationships and allow participants to create a powerful culture of nature connection in all aspects of their life and community. Register now for the Art of Mentoring happening August 19-24 at the Wildfire Outdoor Education Centre near Midland! Free
http://www.pineproject.org/pineprograms/art-of-mentoring-2/
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Laughter Yoga
Mon. June 9 and 19, 12:10-12:50 pm.
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge
Discover the physical, emotional and social benefits of laughter exercises and yoga breathing. Free (bring your lunch). , 416-395-5653.
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Court Solidarity for John Clarke over the fight to open homeless shelters
Monday, June 9, 9 a.m.
Old City Hall Courthouse, Courtroom C,
OCAP Organizer, John Clarke goes on trial on trespass charges on Monday for his role in the occupations at City Hall and Metro Hall last year that contributed to the opening of shelter space for homeless people in Toronto. This will be the second day of the trial with the Prosecution finishing its case and John testifying in his own defence.
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Toronto's garbage future: burn, bury or recycle?
Starting on June 9th, the City is looking at what to do over the next 30-50 years with Toronto's growing garbage and a key issue is whether to bury garbage in a new landfill, or to burn it in an incinerator. However, based on City waste statistics, we know that a lot more can be done to reduce, reuse and recycle it in the first place.
Attend a public information sessions to learn more and share ideas:
• Monday June 9 - 6:30-9:00pm - Scarborough Civic Centre
• Monday June 16 - 6:30-9:00pm - North York Civic Centre
• Tuesday June 17 - 6:30-9:00pm - Toronto City Hall
• Wednesday June 18 - 6:30-9:00pm - Etobicoke Civic Centre
http://www.wastefreeto.ca/burn_bury_or_recycle?utm_campaign=wfto_may27&utm_medium=email&utm_source=toenviro
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First the EU, then the NAU, and finally the FU
Iceland answered the too big to fail myth. So can we. With Sydney White, investigative journalist - Studies in Propaganda
Mon. June 9, 6 p.m.
Rm. #140 University College, 15 Kings College Circle, U of T
A Free-U-of-T event
For more info: 416 787 0592
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Who Killed the Electric Car?
Tue, June 10, 6:15 pm
Jane/Dundas Library, 620 Jane Street
The movie investigates the birth and destruction of the electric car, as well as the role of renewable energy and sustainable living in the future. It explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States, specifically the General Motors EV1 of the mid-1990s. The film takes a closer look at the roles of automobile manufacturers, the oil industry, the US government, the California government, batteries, hydrogen vehicles, and consumers in limiting the development and adoption of this technology. We'll be joined by a guest speaker from Plug'n Drive. Plug’n Drive is a non-profit organization committed to accelerating the adoption of electric cars to maximize their environmental and economic benefits. Free.
green13toronto.org
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JFAAP Street Party on Provincial Issues
Tuesday, June 10, 4 - 8 pm
South-East corner of Jane and Finch
Provincial Elections are upcoming on June 12th. Come join Jane Finch residents on June 10th and discuss the issues important to our community. Support us with distributing flyers, talking with the community about important issues and live performances! We need everyone out in the streets and telling people what's important for us. Some things to highlight are: - Minimum wage - Affordable Housing - Increase OW/ODSP - Childcare - Public transit - Tuition freeze
Jane and Finch Action Against Poverty (JFAAP) is a resident-led grassroots coalition of community residents, activists, workers and organizations working to eliminate poverty in our community and in the world.
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The Bicycle Polka Ride
Wed. June 11, 7:15 - 11 pm.
Meet at Dufferin Grove Park, Dufferin south of Bloor
Cycle streets of west T.O. while listening to polka-inspired music. .
bikemonth.ca/events.
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Catalysts & Careers in Clean Tech
Fundraiser for CCL's Toronto Chapter
Wed., June 1, 6:45 - 8:30 pm
U of T’s McLennan Physics Building - Room 202. 255 Huron Street
Join Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) for its 2nd annual fundraiser to support CCL volunteers’ lobbying efforts in Toronto, Ottawa, and Washington DC. This year’s fundraising event is an exciting and provocative Panel Discussion that asks if Canada is ready to become a global leader in the field of clean tech. What would it take for Canada to reign supreme with clean technologies? Moderator: - Laurie Brown. Panelists: Tom Rand, Michael Hlinka, and Céline Bak - sharing their expertise on the topic of clean tech and Canada’s energy future.
Tickets: $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/catalysts-careers-in-clean-tech-ccl-fundraiser-tickets-11792741407
https://www.facebook.com/events/775099052530151/?context=create&source=49
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Foodprints: a Path to Resilient Food Systems
Wed. June 11, 6 - 8:30 pm
FoodShare, 90 Croatia Street
CPAR (Canadian Physicians for Aid and Relief) and FoodShare are teaming up to bring you a night of mingling and making things happen as we launch a new video series highlighting local solutions to food-security challenges, both at home and abroad. Learn about ways people are reconnecting with their food and exchange ideas on how you can get involved in your community. RSVP by reserving your free eventbrite ticket. Light refreshments will be prepared and served by the staff and volunteers at FoodShare.
http://www.eventbrite.ca/e/foodprints-a-path-to-resilient-food-systems-web-and-video-launch-tickets-11711004931
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Revolutionary Activism in the 1950s & 60s
Wednesday June 11, 6:30 p.m.
Pauper's Pub (second flr), 539 Bloor St. West
You're invited to celebrate the launch of: Revolutionary Activism in the 1950s & 60s: Volume 1: Canada 1955-1965; Volume 2: Britain 1965-1970. Meet the author, Ernest Tate. And special guests Bryan Palmer, Chris Schenk and Richard Fidler. Books will be on sale for a special price of $30 (cash) for both volumes. Sponsored by Centre for Social Justice and Socialist Project
https://www.facebook.com/events/629518180451177/
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A Climate Change Agenda for Toronto
Thur. June 12, 7 – 9 p.m.
Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue (at Woodbine)
Open discussion with Franz Hartmann of the Toronto Environmental Alliance.
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Tree Tenders Volunteer Training
Wednesday, June 11 - 18, 14 hours total, Registration required.
Bain Apartments Coop Community Centre, 100 Bain Ave
This multi-day course is designed for individuals who want to gain tree-related knowledge and skills. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about trees and how to properly care for them, then this course for you! Each session provides basic arboriculture training through a combination of indoor and outdoor instruction, and a group tree planting.
http://www.yourleaf.org/event/2014-06-11/tree-tenders-volunteer-training-toronto
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Vote!
Thur. June 12
Elections Ontario http://wemakevotingeasy.ca/en/home.aspx
Tim, We Did The Math! - The Official Tim Hudak Theme Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjB0grsPLrA&feature=youtu.be
Vote No to High-cost Nuclear, Yes to Water Power from QC http://www.cleanairalliance.org/files/qbhydro.pdf
Vote Transit Guide http://www.ttcriders.ca/
Share the Road Cycling Coalition http://www.activecommunitiespledge.ca/index.php
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Are your Dental Care Products Poisoning You? - lunch and learn
Thursday, June 12 , noon - 2:30 p.m.
Chef of India Restaurant, 1415 Yonge St.
We'll discuss the toxins that commonly plague us in our oral care products and explain some healthy simple solutions; you can even make your own. Please feel free bring along some of your favourite oral care products and find out what really lies within! Speaker Tracey TieF
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/content/are-your-dental-care-products-poisoning-you
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A reading by Nora Gold
Thursday, June 12, 5 - 6:15 pm
OISE, 252 Bloor St. W., room 2-214 (2nd floor)
Gold's new book is a “must read” for anyone who is concerned about anti-semitism and anti-Israelism in academia, and their connection (or lack thereof) to anti-oppression theory, research and realities on campuses today. Dr. Nora Gold is a prize-winning author, the Writer-in-Residence at the CWSE, the coordinator of The Wonderful Women Writers Series, and the editor of the online journal Jewish Fiction.net. She will be reading from her novel, Fields of Exile, which was published just last month. Fields of Exile was picked by the New York paper The Forward as one of “The 5 Jewish Books To Read in 2014.
.http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse/CWSE_Scholars/Writer-in-Residence/Wonderful_Women_Writers_Series/index.html
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Shelter
Thur. - Sun, June 12-15
Berkeley Theatre, 26 Berkeley St.
Shelter is a new Canadian opera, a "darkly comic fable" inspired by the birth of the atomic age. In tandem with the opera, there is an Atomic Symposium featuring an exhibit and a slew of fascinating speakers, all free. When purchasing tickets for the play, get a discount rate of 15% by using the promo code: tap15
https://www.canadianstage.com/Online/shelter
https://tapestryopera.com/Shelter-Special
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Atomicalia Exhibit
June12-15
Berkeley Street Theatre Lobby, 26 Berkeley St.
A curated exhibition of material culture items featuring atomic symbols and labels. Atomicalia seeks to discover how pervasive and successful nuclear images, iconography, themes, and identities have been at entering our daily lives, often without conscious recognition. The exhibit demonstrates how we have domesticated nuclear imagery in our patterns of consumption from the early Cold War through to the present. Free.
https://tapestryopera.com/Shelter-Special
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A Jumble of Paths: a reading
Fri. June 13, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. Free.
For nearly a decade Salverson (playwright and drama professor) and van Wyck (writer and professor of communication studies) were travellers together on the highway of the atom. What emerged was a dialog between disciplines. Together they explore the far-reaching implications of Canada’s hidden role in one of history’s most destructive acts of war: a subarctic mine in the Northwest Territories provided Canadian uranium for the bombs detonated over Japan in August 1945. The two authors offer a collaborative reading of drafts, field notes and their books The Highway of the Atom (van Wyck) and Lines of Flight: an atomic memoir (Salverson). Q&A moderated by John O’Brian.
https://tapestryopera.com/Shelter-Special
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Mr. Harper, Keep Your Promise. Where are the 1,300 Syrian refugees?
Friday, June 13, 7-9pm
Trinity St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor W.
The Syrian Canadian Foundation for Humanity, the Canadian Centre for Refugees and others call upon the government to keep its promise to allow 1,300 Syrian refugees access to Canada. $3 or PWYC.
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Green Majority TV is now launched
Our weekly radio show on CIUT 89.5, Fridays at 11 a.m., has been launched on YouTube with a full video show and special video interviews. Check out the new show including last weeks show about 'eco-terrorism' and extreme movements here: http://greenmajority.nationbuilder.com/
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Responding to the Nuclear Present I
Sat. June 14, 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Berkeley Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. Free.
Professors Jacobs and Broderick have been working for the last 5 years on the Global Hibakusha Project, assessing the cultural and social effects of radiation exposures on communities, families and individuals. This work has led them to conduct oral histories in radiation affected communities around the world, primarily nuclear weapon testing sites, nuclear production sites, and nuclear power plant accident sites. This work has also involved facilitating the networking of third generation hibakusha youth around the world via Web 2.0 technologies and the training of hibakusha youth to gather oral histories in their own communities. These efforts support the inheritance and maintenance of nuclear history across generations.
https://tapestryopera.com/Shelter-Special
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Symphony of the Soil
Saturday, June 14, 7:30 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
Symphony of the Soil is a feature film exploring the complexity and mystery of soil. Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. Sharing the voices of some of the world's most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists, the film portrays soil as a protagonist of our planetary story - soil is a complex living organism, the foundation of life on earth. A film that will change your relationship with the soil. Sponsored by Canadian Organic Growers. Free.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/film-symphony-of-the-soil/?mc_cid=92aa57603d&mc_eid=8320353111
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After The Election: The NDP And The Crisis Of Social Democracy
Sat. June 14, 1 p.m.
Multi-Faith Centre, 569 Spadina (north of College)
Panel discussion with activists Judy Rebick, Nora Loreto, David Bush and others. Free.
socialist.ca
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Repair Café
Sat. June 14, 10 am-2 pm.
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge
Bring in a broken household item and get help fixing it. Free.
416-395-5653, repaircafetoronto.ca
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Refugee Pride 2014: A Mosaic of Expression
Saturday, June 14, 4 pm - 9:30 pm
519 Church Street Community Centre, Rooms 200 & 201
• Panel of LGBTQ+ refugees sharing their experiences!
• Premiere of local documentary on LGBTQ+ refugee experiences!
• Music & dance performances from around the world! • Community mural on display!
• Free food, beverages, & cake! • Dance party! • FREE! Everyone welcome!
• Children's play area in the outdoor splash pad (children must be supervised by parent or guardian)
• Wheelchair-accessible • Gender-neutral washrooms • Simultaneous translation of panel into Russian & Urdu
Co-hosted by 519 Church Street Community Centre, OCASI Positive Spaces Initiatiave, & FCJ Refugee Centre
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World Naked Bike Ride
Sat. June 14, meet at noon, ride at 1
Coronation Park - Lake Shore W of Bathurst
Less gas more ass -- its a ride against big oil. Cycle bare as you dare to protest oil dependency and car obscenity.
worldnakedbikeride.org
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Responding to the Nuclear Present II
Sun. June 15, 11:30 - 1 p.m.
Berkeley Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. Free.
With Gordon Edwards and Robert del Tredici, moderated by Blake Edwards
This session will feature a mathematician and a photographer – both of whom have been working on nuclear issues for over 30 years – addressing how they take measure of the contemporary nuclear predicament. How we respond to and take measure of the nuclear present is a staggeringly difficult contemporary problem. As the global nuclear industry proliferates – its advocates and oversight bodies pressing ahead with enthusiastic plans to expand nuclear energy production – there remain pressing and largely unaddressed questions around the accelerated mining of uranium and its wastes, decontamination and decommissioning of nuclear infrastructure dating back nearly seventy years, and the transportation, burial and long-term security of highly radioactive spent fuel and other radio toxic materials that must be isolated from the environment for unprecedented timescales.
https://tapestryopera.com/Shelter-Special
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Film: Miners Shot Down
Sunday, June 15, 2 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
First public screening in Canada of film by Rehad Desai. In August 2012, workers at one of South Africa's biggest platinum mines at Marikana, began a wildcat strike for better wages. Six days into the strike, the police used live ammunition to brutally suppress it, killing 34 and injuring many more. This moving documentary follows the strike from day one, showing the courageous but isolated fight waged by a group of low-paid workers against the combined forces of the state, big business and co-opted allies.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/film-miners-shot-down/
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Earth Art
Sun. June 15, 9:30 am-2:30 pm.
Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview
Workshop on creating works of art that convert humankind back into kinship with nature. Free.
Pre-register: mcgill.ca/iplai/thinking-art
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Survival Skills
Sun. June 15, 11:30 am & 1 pm.
Kortright Centre for Conservation Pine Valley and Major Mackenzie (Kleinburg)
Learn what can keep you alive in the forest if you get lost.
905-832-2289, kortright.org
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Ottawa Convergence to End Immigration Detention
Sun. June 15
Over the last year, the courageous strike by nearly 200 migrants in Lindsay's max-security jail pushed immigration detention on the national agenda. The tragedy of Lucia Vega Jimenez's suicide shed further light on the corrupt and abusive system of immigration detention. Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing further damning evidence of arbitrariness and unfairness, culminating in a march to CBSA Headquarters in Ottawa on June 15th. We are coordinating with immigration detainees in Lindsay will also be taking action on the inside with us! If you are coming from another city, fill out this form for rides and billets: http://bit.ly/1iIY9ew.
Full details: http://endimmigrationdetention.com/2014/05/23/ottawa-convergence-to-end-immigration-detention/
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Hot Docs
Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)
http://bloorcinema.com/
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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing
http://www.nowtoronto.com/news/listings/
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