T.O. Greenspiration Events: Powering People

Angela Bischoff greenspi at web.ca
Sun Nov 15 23:58:58 EST 2015 



I’m saddened by the senseless loss of life in Paris, and remain hopeful that we will move toward a more peaceful, sustainable future for all. - a

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March for Climate Solutions and Justice
Sun, Nov. 29, Ottawa
Wear green. Demand 100% renewable energy. For more information on the 100% Possible march and the movement to transition to 100% renewables, visit:
www.100possible.ca and https://www.facebook.com/events/1731418770425959/

Book Your Bus Here:
http://environmentaldefence.ca/issues/climate-change/book-your-bus-seat-ottawa-november-29-march-climate-solutions-and-justice

Note: there will also be a Toronto march, same day.

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Getting Traffic Moving in Canada’s Biggest City
Lots of good info in this infographic about congestion by Canada's Ecofiscal Commission.
http://bit.ly/1OaVkzD

Cities need the power to use road tolls and congestion taxes, says Canada's Ecofiscal Commission
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/traffic-gridlock-congestion-costs-1.3300019

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Sign the Open Letter to Justin Trudeau from Fair Vote Canada calling for voting reform
WE URGE YOU, as a top priority, to create an evidence-based process that includes Parliamentarians from all parties, non-partisan experts and citizens. This Task Force should lead the process to design the best voting system for Canada in which as many votes as possible deliver equal and effective representation. It should ensure all options are fully and fairly studied and considered.
http://bit.ly/1QFPKI9

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Suffragette
Playing in theatres now. About the suffragette movement early 20th century. Loved it.
http://www.cinemaclock.com/ont/toronto/movies/suffragette-2015/showtimes

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G20 countries spend $450B a year on fossil fuel subsidies
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/g20-fossil-fuel-subsidies-450b-1.3314291

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Tell Prime Minister Trudeau to consult with Canadians now, while there’s still time to undo C-51
https://killc51.ca/?src=158699

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The Paris Climate Talks: What Needs to Happen, What Might Happen, What We Can Do (even now)
Mon, Nov, 16, 7 - 9 pm 
Oakwood Rom, ST Matthew’s United Church, 729 St. Clair W
The upcoming COP 21 Climate Summit in Paris has been described as a critical moment with decisive consequences for our future on this planet. Come and learn about the science behind this assessment (and why the stakes are so high), the political forces at work (and why the results will be mixed), and some simple actions we can take even now to support the worldwide movement for a stronger climate treaty.
http://tcan.ca/event/paris-climate-talks-what-needs-happen-what-might-happen-what-we-can-do-even-now

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Who is Behind the ISIS? and The Globalization of War: America's Long War against Humanity 
Reel Activism with Prof. Michel Chossudovsky 
Tuesday, Nov 17, 7 pm 
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor) 
While Al Qaeda leaders are routinely presented to world public opinion as “terrorist masterminds” threatening the "Free World", what the media invariably fails to mention is that they were recruited and trained by the CIA, Mossad, and others. And this includes the entire network of Al Qaeda affiliates including the Islamic State (ISIS). Recent developments confirm that Washington is behind ISIS and at the same time it is behind the moderate Al Qaeda terrorists. In the globalization of war, the United States and its allies have launched a military adventure in many parts of the world which threatens the future of humanity.  Prof. Michel Chossudovsky is a former professor of Economics at the University of Ottawa and the president and director of the Centre for Research on Globalization
http://beitzatoun.org/event/who-is-behind-the-isis/?mc_cid=7ee8a5cbff&mc_eid=8320353111

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It’s not ME, it’s YOU
Tues. Nov. 17, 7:30 - 9:30 pm 
Supermarket, 268 Augusta Ave
Hear Torontonians like yourself telling their stories of dating surprises and disasters! There’ll be some date break-up stories. In fact, if you have one that just has to be told…there’s still room on the slate of storytellers for the evening. $10. A fundraiser for Leadnow.ca
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/its-not-me-its-you-tickets-19387617887

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Green Economy Perspectives with Minister Glen Murray 
Wed. Nov, 18, 8 - 9 am
Connector Room, 215 Spadina Ave, CSI
Momentum is building in the lead up to COP21 in Paris: 80% of Canadians live in jurisdictions committed to carbon pricing and at the national level Canada has elected a leader committed to working with subnational counterparts on climate change. Join Ontario's Minister of Environment and Climate Change Glen Murray on his perspectives on the green economy. 
http://bit.ly/1Pv9vTm

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How to make the case for climate solutions: Ontarians' views on carbon pricing and cap and trade 
Wed. Nov. 18, 1 p.m.
Webinar
Given the rise of regional carbon pricing and cap and trade systems across Canada and the United States, this webinar will offer valuable insights to groups on either side of the border about how to build support among their respective constituencies.
http://bit.ly/1OaVAim

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Peace in the Congo: Pragmatic Action to Foster Conflict Resolution and Democracy
Weds, Nov. 18, 7 - 9 pm
UC 144, 15 King's College Circle, U of T
http://bit.ly/1QFQ3Tn

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Powering People Forward: The Future of Community Energy in Ontario
Wed. Nov. 18, 7 - 9:30 pm 
Artscape Sandbox, 301 Adelaide St. W
TREC and the Federation of Community Power Co-operatrives is excited to host this celebration of co-op and Aboriginal power. We’ll be sharing the successes of co-op and Aboriginal power and talk about the future of community-owned energy in Ontario. How can we, together, build a 100% RE energy system within a generation? FREE
http://powering-people-forward.eventbrite.ca/ 

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Regent Park Film Festival
Nov. 18 - 21
Daniels Spectrum theatre, 585 Dundas E.
Films, workshops, panels and activities.
http://regentparkfilmfestival.com/festival/

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Great Lakes Commons Charter Campfires
Thur. Nov. 19, 3 p.m.
Online via video/phone conferencing
Join others from around the bioregion who are making the Great Lakes Commons Charter alive. Why just fight the waves of threats to the waters when you can work to change the tide? These Campfire gatherings want to ignite stories, questions, and proposals for protecting the waters as a shared and sacred commons. 
http://www.greatlakescommons.org/updates/

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Warped: Gay Normality and Queer Anti-Capitalism 
Thur. Nov. 19, 7 - 9:30 pm 
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor)
Join our book launch and panel and conversation about Peter Drucker's new book Warped: Gay Normality and Queer Anti-Capitalism. This important book provides a way into discussion and debate about the future of gender and sexual liberation struggles in the wake of important victories for LGBT rights. Featuring many voices from Toronto Queer and LGBT community.
http://beitzatoun.org/event/book-launch-warped/

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Reel Awareness Human Rights Film Festival
Nov. 19 - 22
Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton Street (Yonge and College)
4 days of some of the best human rights documentaries and feature films from around the world. An Amnesty International film fest.
http://www.aito.ca/reelawareness/index.html

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African Canadian Legal Clinic Promoting Justice, Defending Equality, Building Community 
Keynote speaker: Desmond Cole
Thur. Nov. 19, 6 pm 
Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Room 309
Annual General meeting: Do Black Lives Really Matter? 

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Peace, Victims and Corporate Interests: Columbia at the crossroads
Thur. Nov. 19,  6:30 - 9:30 pm. 
Friends House, 60 Lowther (St. George subway)
Colombian labour and Indigenous leaders will discuss the peace process in Colombia and share their stories of resistance to multinational corporate plunder. Speakers will be Francisco Cuellar, Felipe Uncacia and Jasmin Hristov. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/events/130208674006793

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Rebel Priest in the Time of Tyrants 
Friday, Nov 20, 7 pm
Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham (at Bloor) 
A Quebec missionary fighting for social justice in Haiti, Ecuador and Chile. Book launch, film and discussion with Claude Lacaille moderated by Ted Schmidt. This is Claude Lacaille’s first-hand account of the extraordinary oppression and poverty he witnessed in Haiti, Ecuador, and Chile between 1965 and 1986 where thousands shed blood simply for resisting oppressive regimes, politics and economic doctrines. The men and women featured in Lacaille's story are an inspiration for those who still believe in a better world. This is an impressive story of courage and solidary, inspired by a left-wing Christianity truly faithful to the Gospel. 
http://bit.ly/1H3MLY0

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National Housing Day in Toronto: The People’s Assembly for the Right to Housing
Fri. Nov. 20, march at 11 a.m.,  meet outside the Superior Court of Justice, 361 University Ave. (just north of Queen St. West)
A light, hot lunch will be served at Church of the Holy Trinity at noon (vegan and gluten free friendly).
Join the Advocacy Centre for Tenants Ontario and the Right to Housing Coalition in Toronto for a march and
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. People’s Assembly
People’s Assembly to mark National Housing Day. The new Liberal government campaigned with a promise to fix our affordable housing crisis and we will hold them to this. We are calling for the government to ensure that everyone has the right to housing. Join the People’s Assembly on the Right to Housing to help imagine what a national housing strategy will look like. Free - all welcome! Wheelchair accessible. ASL interpretation provided.
http://bit.ly/1NyPlSx

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Winter Cycling Workshop
Fri. Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Bike Pirates, 1416 Queen W.
Volunteers will lead a discussion covering riding skills, how to dress/what to wear, and what works best for your bike. $5 or pwyc.
http://bikepirates.com

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The Break Poverty Hackathon
Fri. Nov. 20, 7 p.m. to Sun 4 pm.
Bitmaker Labs 220 King W suite 200
Devs Without Borders event to bring socially conscious developers together to build scalable solutions in education, business and farming for people in developing countries in just 28 hours. Attendees in Kenya will be teleconferenced in. $15-$35. Pre-register.
http://www.devswithoutborders.org/breakpoverty

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Syrian Refugee Support Concert
Fri. Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
St Thomas’s Anglican Church 383 Huron
Fundraising concert featuring Opus 8, Schola Magdalena, St.Michael's Choir School Choir, Havergal Chamber Choir, St. Thomas's Church Choir and Trinity College Chapel Choir. Pwyc.

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Trotsky School - Reform or Revolution! 
Socialist Action-Canada's 8th annual Education for Activists' Conference
Fri. Nov. 20 - Sat. Nov. 21 
Woodsworth Residence (U of T), 321 Bloor Street West, Room 35 (lower Level)
Admission: $5 per session or PWYC, $10 in advance for an all-sessions ticket, $20 at the door.
www.socialistaction.ca/trotsky 

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Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World
Nov. 20 - Dec. 16
Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)
Here, in one of Canada’s most precious natural spaces, battle cries are rising as the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline spills directly into the surrounding area—going against the ethos of the community and threatening the environment. 
http://bit.ly/1MQE4we

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Transformative Social Change Symposium
Sat, Nov. 21
Humber College, 205 Humber College Blvd
This forum will bring together leading academics, activists, community members, students, and faculty at all levels of fluency and involvement in transformative social movements. This will be an opportunity to share stories and knowledge across audiences. Together, we can begin to deepen our philosophies, principles and practices of TSC by connecting with actual work that is happening on the ground. transformativesocialchange.wordpress.com/

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The Repair Cafe: Skills for Change
Sat, Nov. 21 10 am - 2 pm
791 St. Clair Ave. West, 2nd Floor
http://repaircafetoronto.ca/events/

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North York Really Really Really Free Market
Sat. Nov. 21, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Driftwood Community Centre, 4401 Jane
Community space for sharing clean and usable items. Clothing, books and DVDs, kitchenware, electronics, food and more, no furniture. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/events/853336488097782

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War, Refugees and Revolutions: Addressing the Fears and Fanaticism of our Age
Sat, Nov, 21, 7:30 pm 
Room G162, 252 Bloor Street West, OISE
This political talk by Prof. Ramadan will centre on the upheavals facing the Middle East and West: e.g. the ongoing conflicts, the massive refugee movements, the shifting alliances and East-West perceptions, etc. Ramadan’s talk will be followed by a Q & A period. 
http://bit.ly/1NDmjWn
http://bit.ly/1NYw9QS
https://www.facebook.com/events/153779768308959/

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ChocoSol: Speciality Chocolate Making Workshop 
Sat, Nov. 21, 3 pm - 5:30 pm
1131 St. Clair Ave W
Join ChocoSol's Pastry Chef for an intimate, hands-on experience with making gourmet chocolates, such as truffles, dipped chocolates, chocolates with fillings/centres, chocolate bark, and specialty moulds. In this small group workshop, learn about tempering and handmade chocolate that is created with a focus on local, seasonal, whole food ingredients.
http://bit.ly/1LhcNBU

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Indigenous and Ingenious
Sat./Sun. Nov. 21/22, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Ralph Thorton Community Centre, 765 Queen E.
Works by 15 artists, artisans, musicians and designers will be showcased 

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Cycling in Fall and Winter
Sat. Nov. 21, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Lillian H Smith Library, 239 College
Free. Pre-register.
steo at culturelink.ca

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Toronto People’s Assembly On Climate Justice  
Nov. 27 / 28 
Haultain Building, 170 College St.
As part of a global call for actions on climate justice, the Toronto People's Assembly on Climate Justice 2015 will bring together activists, organizations, people from all walks of life for an open forum to discuss community-based responses to the climate crisis. 
https://www.facebook.com/TOClimateJustice/ 

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Green Majority Radio - Applications for On-Air Co-Host
Monday, Nov. 30th Deadline
http://www.greenmajority.ca/volunteer

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Shape My City Events
http://shapemycity.ca/events.php

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Beit Zatoun Events
http://beitzatoun.org/events/

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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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