T.O. Greenspiration Events: What's at stake?
Angela Bischoff
greenspi at web.ca
Sun May 10 20:52:26 EDT 2015
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Tell the Premier to protect our water & vote to ban fracking
A Green Party of ON petition
http://secure.gpo.ca/content/tell-premier-protect-our-water-vote-ban-fracking
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Tell the Province to Stop Urban Sprawl
http://bit.ly/1EqyjCj
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Fund the Fight Back vs Social Cleansing of Toronto's Homeless
This month, the 124 bed Hope Shelter at College and McCaul closed its doors, throwing the overcrowded homeless shelter system even deeper into crisis. The City is planning to move hundreds more shelter beds out of the central area so as to relocate them in 'underserved' suburban areas. This developer driven agenda of gentrification and social cleansing poses a huge threat to homeless people. There are few services in the outlying areas of the City and the distances between them would place people in conditions of hardship and danger. OCAP is taking up a fight to prevent the closing of downtown shelters and ensure adequate provision to those who must survive on the streets of this City. Please contribute/donate what you can to help us fund this campaign.
http://www.gofundme.com/ocapfightsback
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The Great Toronto Tree Hunt
The city of Toronto is home to over 10 million trees of various shapes, species, and sizes. Many have led fascinating lives and hold special places in our hearts. We'd like you to help us tell their stories! To nominate a tree, just take a quick snapshot or an artistic photo and provide a brief description (10 - 200 words) of why that tree is great. Nomination deadline May 31.
http://yourleaf.org/treehunt
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Home Energy Loan Program pilot expands city-wide
Through the program, qualifying homeowners can apply for a low-interest loan from the City for energy-efficient improvements to their home. The loan is then repaid via monthly instalments on the homeowner's property tax bill.
http://bit.ly/1GXVrIM
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The Skin I’m In: I've been interrogated by police more than 50 times—all because I'm black
http://www.torontolife.com/informer/features/2015/04/21/skin-im-ive-interrogated-police-50-times-im-black/?page=all
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Bikes vs Cars: why it’s war between cyclists and drivers on city streets
In Toronto, they’ve painted over the bike lanes. And in São Paulo, a cyclist got his arm torn off by a car that didn’t even stop … We knew it was bad on the world’s crowded roads, but a new film reveals it’s a fight to the death
http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/may/03/bikes-vs-cars-film-war-cyclists-drivers-fredrik-gertten-interview
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Robert Jay Lifton on How Climate Change Joins Nuclear War in Threatening Human Survival
"People came to feel that it was deeply wrong, perhaps evil, to engage in nuclear war, and are coming to an awareness that it is deeply wrong, perhaps evil, to destroy our habitat and create a legacy of suffering for our children and grandchildren," Lifton said.
http://www.democracynow.org/2015/5/7/robert_jay_lifton_on_how_climate
Psychologists Who Aided Torture Should Be Charged
Robert Jay Lifton, the prominent psychiatrist famous for his study of the doctors who aided Nazi war crimes, speaks out on the role of the American Psychological Association in aiding government-sanctioned torture under President George W. Bush.
http://www.democracynow.org/2015/5/7/robert_jay_lifton_author_of_the?autostart=true&get_clicky_key=suggested_next_story
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100In1Day is a global festival of civic engagement returning to Toronto for its second year on June 6, 2015. Imagine the possibilities for our city if hundreds of people united to participate in small initiatives to spark change. Join the movement today by submitting your intervention, participating in a workshop or helping to spread the word. Co-presented by Evergreen and United Way Toronto.
https://toronto.100in1day.ca/
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30th Annual MayWorks Festival of Working People and the Arts
May 1 - 14
Various venues - theatre, ceremonies, workshops, tours, celebrations.
Aiming to provide a forum where arts-positive unionists and union-positive artists can create and dialogue, Toronto's Mayworks Festival has held its ground as an independent, grassroots, and community-oriented festival for thirty years. Mayworks continues to carve out a space for artists, cultural workers, and trade unionists working in a range of mediums to engage with the common struggles of artists and labourers.
http://mayworks.ca/festival-program/
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Exile: Baldwin to Berlin - a fundraising evening for U.S. war resister Corey Glass
Monday, May 11, 7 - 9 pm
Portland Room, Spoke Club, 600 King West
Photographs by COREY GLASS, former U.S. National Guardsman and conscientious objector to the the Iraq war seeking asylum in Canada since 2006, and LAURA JONES, photographer of the U.S. exile community on Baldwin St during the Vietnam War.
Music by Richard Underhill & Kevin Barrett. Cash bar, finger food, silent auction. $5 suggested admission.
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Climate change & Canada: Causes, consequences and Canada's role in the global effort to address this escalating global phenomenon
Mon. May 11, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Runnymede and Swansea Memorial Library, 2178 Bloor St. W
A presentation by the Step Up, Canada! campaign, led by Toronto350.org and the People's Climate Movement, supported by Green 13.
www.stepupcanada.ca
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Cities, Bikes, & Things
Webinar
Mon, May 11, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
In this webinar, celebrated authors Carlton Reid and Mike Lydon delve deep into the policies and infrastructure that make roads bike-friendly, and how to involve the community to ensure cities provide avenues for a variety of urban transportation enthusiasts.
http://bit.ly/1RsqiFR
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Urban Geothermal Royalties: Tapping Local Energy to Fund our Cities
Monday, May 11, 7 - 9 p.m.
St. Matthew’s United Church, Room 27 (upstairs), 729 St. Clair W
This year the Province of Ontario and the City of Toronto initiated processes calling for new ideas to deal with the challenges of climate change. On May 11th Paul Mero will share an idea on how to use the most efficient heating and cooling systems – district wide ground source geothermal – in a new model which will also generate sustainable funding for municipal transit.
www.gn21.ca
http://www.facebook.com/greenneighbours21 (link is external)
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Theatre of the Oppressed
Monday, May 11, 6 - 9:30 pm
Greenpeace, 33 Cecil Street
This workshop is an introduction to improvisation exercises and August Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed techniques. Designed to encourage embodied learning, it will provide participants with consciousness-raising tools to help broaden understandings of social injustice and oppression. the use of interactive exercises will also help participants uncover and practice conflict resolution and community-building strategies and will focus especially on the importance of interpersonal communication skills, team-building, and empathy.
http://www.eventbrite.ca/o/tools-for-change-1382386439
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LGBT Rights and the War in Ukraine
Mon. May 11, 7 p.m.
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex, U of T
The Studio for Media Activism & Critical Thought (Ryerson University) and The Petro Jacyk Program for the Study of Ukraine (University of Toronto) present a forum featuring Ukrainian human rights activist Anna Dovgopol speaking about the current situation of LGBT people in Ukraine, in conversation with Toronto-based Ukrainian Canadian filmmaker Marusya Bociurkiw. The conversation will be moderated by Ukraine expert Dr. Taras Koznarksy and followed by a sneak preview of Bociurkiw’s latest documentary "This Is Gay Propaganda". Proceeds from this event will go to the Insight Shelter for LGBT Refugees based in Kyiv, Ukraine. $5-$15.
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Symphony of the Soil
Tues. May 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave
Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of the miraculous substance soil. By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film also examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time. Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet. Free.
http://green13toronto.org
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Election 2015 And What’s at Stake?
Just the CBC, Medicare, Canada Post, Pensions, Pharmacare, the Environment, Education, Jobs, Affordable Housing, the Economy, National Sovereignty and our Democracy
Tuesday, May 12, 1 pm
City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Queen St. W. (Queen and Bay)
With music, videos, laughter and tears – featuring: Ann Emmett, Rocco Galati, and Natalie Mehra
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DIY Safe & Healthy & Effective Bug Spray
Tues. May 12, 7 - 8:30 pm
Karma Coop, 739 Palmerston (in the alley)
During this fun-filled 1.5 hour workshop, Tracey Tief will teach you how to make a custom bug repellent products that are safe for you and your loved ones. By donation.
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/event/diy-tuesdays-karma-coop
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Unsettling Canada: A National Wake-Up Call
with Arthur Manuel, Grand Chief Ron Derrickson, and Naomi Klein
Book Launch and Panel discussion
Tues. May 12, 7 - 9 p.m.
Library Lecture Theatre (LIB72), Ryerson University, 350 Victoria street
Unsettling Canada is built on a unique collaboration between two First Nations leaders, Arthur Manuel and Grand Chief Ron Derrickson. Both men have served as chiefs of their bands in the B.C. interior and both have gone on to establish important national and international reputations. But the differences between them are in many ways even more interesting. Arthur Manuel is one of the most forceful advocates for Aboriginal title and rights in Canada and comes from the activist wing of the movement. Grand Chief Ron Derrickson is one of the most successful Indigenous businessmen in the country. Together the Secwepemc activist intellectual and the Syilx (Okanagan) businessman bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to Canada’s most glaring piece of unfinished business: the place of Indigenous peoples within the country’s political and economic space. The story is told through Arthur’s voice but he traces both of their individual struggles against the colonialist and often racist structures that have been erected to keep Indigenous peoples in their place in Canada. In the final chapters and in the Grand Chief’s afterword, they not only set out a plan for a new sustainable indigenous economy, but lay out a road map for getting there.
Free. Sponsored by the Sam Gindin Chair in Social Justice and Democracy. Online media sponsor: rabble.ca
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Life on the Line: Women Strike at Eaton's 1984-85
Tuesday, May 12, 7pm
United Steelworkers' Hall, 25 Cecil Street
$10 / PWYC
Life on the Line: Women Strike at Eaton’s 1984-85, is a play about the six month long strike of 1,500 retail workers against the T. Eaton Company in the grueling winter and spring of 1984-85. The script is based on the actual words of the strikers from transcripts of extensive interviews with them shortly after the strike ended. Interweaving dialogue, chants and songs (both newly created and traditional union songs), the story of this strike has been brought to life by playwright Pat McDermott, and Vrenia Ivonoffski, director, co-playwright, and composer. It offers an insight into the heart of a women’s strike and tells the story of how standing up for themselves transformed their lives both personally and politically. Co-presented by Steelworkers Hall and Our Times Magazine. Co-sponsored by Workers United Canada Council, an SEIU affiliate.
https://www.facebook.com/events/849748788437711/
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DIY Personal Care Skillshare - Make It Natural
Wed. May 13, 7:30 - 9 pm
Anarres Apothecary, 749 Dovercourt (at Bloor)
Join Toronto's first monthly Meetup for DIY personal care. Let's build community capacity around this life-sustaining skill, and start a movement for soap sovereignty together.
http://www.anarreshealth.ca/event/diy-personal-care-skillshare
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Hard Truths for Canada about Israel and Palestine
Wednesday, May 13, 7 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham St.
Michael Keefer’s new book, Hard Truths for Canada about Israel and Palestine, offers a forceful critique of the near-unanimous support for Israeli state policies expressed by Canada’s political elites. Setting out to help Canadians do what is right in relation to Palestine and Israel, the book demolishes the Harper government’s position, which rests upon falsehoods and myths that have been thoroughly refuted–by Jewish and Israeli scholars and public intellectuals, among others. Keefer shows through analysis of recent events and current tendencies how urgent it is for peaceful international pressure to be exerted to bring Israel into compliance with international law. He argues that it’s time for Canadians to recognize the choices that confront us, and in the face of misrepresentations and slanders, to place ourselves firmly on the side of common decency and of solidarity with the oppressed.
beitzatoun.org
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Crude Gold: Justice Denied from Colombia to El Salvador
Film Premier with Speakers
Thursday, May 14, 7 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (Bloor and Bathurst)
Crude Gold is a series of short documentaries showcasing 5 pivotal cases of foreign-funded mining exploitation connected to Canadian investors directed by Monica Gutierrez. The official premiere of this documentary series, and hear the voices of Colombian activists, union leaders and indigenous peoples who are in resistance to profiled mining and petroleum extraction projects. Free.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/curde-gold-justice-denied/?mc_cid=764a199d8f&mc_eid=8320353111
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Connecting Women - Gala
With VOW (Voice of Women for Peace)
Thursday, May 14, evening
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Celebrating Mother's Day for Peace. Meet and hear from our new Honorary Board members, enjoy an outstanding dinner and be dazzled with our fabulous entertainment.
http://vowpeace.org/fundraising-dinner-registration/
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TTC Volunteer social
Thur. May 14, 6:30 p.m.
Victory Cafe, 581 Markham St (near Bloor and Bathurst)
TTCriders is a public transit advocacy group that gives transit riders a voice. We are transit users who want more and better public transit in Toronto. Want to learn more about volunteering at TTCriders? Want to get involved in helping improve transit in Toronto? Join us for an after work drink to discuss further! You'll also get a chance to meet others who are already volunteering with us. We need help in a bunch of areas: canvassing on the bus, social media content and support, web design, etc.
To RSVP or for more info, email Milan at milan at ttcriders.ca
http://www.ttcriders.ca
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Nepal Fundraiser Lunch and Bake Sale
Thur. May 14, noon - 4:30 p.m.
Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas W (at Bathurst)
Lunch and baked goods to support Nepal relief efforts. Donations.
http://scaddingcourt.org
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Stop Shock Now
Saturday May 16
Assemble at 1 pm at “The Archer” statue in Nathan Phillips Square in front of City Hall; at 1:15-1:30 pm, we march to the Sheraton, Queen and Bay
CAPA (Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault) is organizing a public protest against electroshock (ECT) at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in Toronto. This protest and many others are being held simultaneously in over 25 cities around the world, an International Day of Protest. Electroshock is a devastating and harmful procedure, always memory destroying and brain-damaging. The decision to target the APA is intentional and appropriate, because this psychiatric organization constantly deceives, minimizes, and lies about the devastating trauma, permanent memory loss and brain damage caused by electroshock.
coalitionagainstpsychiatricassault.com xxx
https://www.facebook.com/events/1598457380392644/
Here’s a good background piece: Protesting ECT: A Moral/Existential Calling
http://www.madinamerica.com/2015/03/protesting-ect-moralexistential-calling
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Psychiatry Industry of Death
Free Exhibit and Forum
Saturday, May 16: Exhibit hours open 10am-8pm
Sunday, May 17: Exhibit Hours open 10 am- 6 pm
St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St. E.
2 p.m. Forum Panel: Psychiatric Drugging moderated by Bruce Wiseman, National President, CCHR.
The mother from "DEAD WRONG" video to speak on the issue of child drugging.
For more info or to confirm email: info at cchrcanada.org
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Malcolm X Day
Saturday, May 16, 2 - 5 p.m.
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (Bloor and Bathurst)
Drumming, spoken word artists, speakers, dancers and musicians. Presented by African-Canadian Muslim Association. Free.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/malcolm-x-day/?mc_cid=764a199d8f&mc_eid=8320353111
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Toronto International Circus Festival
Saturday, Sunday & Monday, May 16, 17 & 18, 11 am - 5 pm each day
Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West
Experience the thrills & delights of the best in circus in town. Expect breath-taking acrobats, side-splitting comedy & jaw-dropping daredevils stunts! Free.
www.torontocircusfestival.com
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How To Host A Workshop
Sunday May 17, 1 - 5 pm
University of Toronto. Exact location given to registrants
This training will cover the principles of workshop design and delivery including how to create a comfortable learning environment, manage workshop logistics, and choose content and tools that caters to different learning styles and levels of participation. This workshop will specifically focus on methods and tools for active participation in trainings. The workshop will explore strategies to deal with common challenges workshop leaders face. Participants will have the opportunity to create a simple workshop design, practice delivering tools and get feedback.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/how-to-host-a-workshop-tickets-16540353643
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Speaking to the Camera: How To Be A Great Spokesperson
Sunday May 17, 1 - 5 pm
OISE, 252 Bloor, U of T
Telling our story through the news media can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and pressuring our targets This workshop builds your skills at being an effective media spokesperson for your social movement campaign. We will cover topics like crafting an effective message, how to give a good interview, and dealing with common interview challenges. Come prepared to role play some interviews and receive feedback. Please note: This workshop assumes some basic media experience. It is focussed for people who have attended our Media 101 workshop or who have equivalent experience.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/speaking-to-the-camera-how-to-be-a-great-spokesperson-tickets-16564542994
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Mr. Burns – a Post-Electric Play with the Simpsons
May 9 – 31
Toronto’s Historic Aztec Theatre, 1035 Gerrard St. E.
In a post-apocalyptic world devoid of electricity, a small group of survivors band together in search of food, shelter and the most precious resource of all—classic lines from The Simpsons. Part pop musical, part chilling contemporary allegory, and part Simpsons celebration, MR. BURNS is an animated exploration of how the pop culture of one era evolves into the mythology of another.
http://www.outsidethemarch.ca/mrburns.php
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PharmedOut - The Real Risks of Rx Drugs
June 11-12, Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Join us at a unique interdisciplinary conference that will address the opioid epidemic, the overpromotion and overuse of various drugs (including hypoglycemic drugs, anticoagulants, antipsychotics and fluoroquinolones), polypharmacy in geriatrics and palliative care, rising drug costs, changing FDA roles, institutional corruption and diagnostic and practice guidelines in psychiatry, misconduct in clinical trials, industry influence on medical students and more.
http://pharmedout.org/image/R3DPosterPDF.pdf
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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
https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/
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