T.O. Greenspiration Events: Pathway to Paris

Mon Nov 30 02:17:25 EST 2015

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Barriers to 100% Clean Energy are Social and Political, Not Technical or
Economic
http://ecowatch.com/2015/11/20/mark-jacobson-renewables/

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On November 30 - Dec. 11, world leaders meet in Paris to start negotiating
the next global climate deal. Follow the happenings from the perspective of
the climate community here:
http://www.climatenetwork.org/event/paris-climate-summit and here:
http://350.org/ 

25k people marched in Ottawa to send a clear message to Canada's newly
elected government: 100% renewable by 2050 is not only necessary, it's 100%
possible. Message received! ‪#‎100possible‬ ‪#‎climatemarch‬ 
http://www.100possible.ca/

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Paris climate activists put under house arrest using emergency laws
http://bit.ly/1NkjXey

Paris streets lined with shoes in protest over cancelled climate change
march
Even the Pope participated!
http://on.thestar.com/1jsQfYJ

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Plane Stupid Protest, 5 arrests
Members from the group Plane Stupid carried out the demonstration, locking
themselves to a vehicle that was parked across the lanes of the main road
into Heathrow. Plane Stupid believes the airport's plan to expand would
"wreck" the Climate Change Act and would displace 75 million people by 2035
http://bit.ly/1Q2WnDO

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Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust Brings Community to the Planning Table
http://bit.ly/1ND6alo

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Requiem for the American Dream - the definitive Noam Chomsky
Widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers alive, Chomsky takes
on the unprecedented level of inequality gripping the U.S. with his
signature cool and devastating intellectual power.
Nov. 30 - Dec. 5
Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)
http://bit.ly/1HiHqMs

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Can we beat climate change without killing the economy?
Monday, Nov. 30, noon
Online
Justin Trudeau is heading to France for the 2015 Paris Climate Conference,
COP21, and it could mean big things for Canada’s approach to climate change.
Join us for a debate on what the conference could mean for Canada.
http://ecofiscal.ca/events/beat-climate-change-economy/

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Theatre of the Oppressed 
Mon. Nov. 30, 6:30 - 9 pm 
40 St George Street
An introduction to August Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed improvisational
techniques & other arts-based education approaches. Designed to encourage
embodied reflection and learning, it will provide participants with
consciousness-raising tools to broaden understandings of social justice,
oppression & community-building strategies that address interpersonal
communication, conflict resolution, team-building, empathy and personal and
collective healing and growth. 
http://bit.ly/1jgno9U

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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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Remaking a Living: The Spiral Comes Full Circle
Mon. Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m.
OCAD University, Lambert Lounge, 100 McCaul St.
In these times of accelerating crises – climate change, religious violence,
impending economic collapse – it has never been more important to think how
to address their common underlying causes. A Unify Toronto Dialogue. $10 -
$20
http://bit.ly/1Rg2kOt

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Toronto City Council Discusses Ontario's nuclear emergency plans
Tues. Dec. 1, 4 - 6 p.m.
Toronto Executive Cttee, City Hall
Write a letter. Attend the Council meeting. 
http://bit.ly/1NkJX9I

Also, download posters to post around town:
http://bit.ly/1ND6h0e

Good article about the issue here:
http://bit.ly/1NhKbKe

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Global to Local: Climate Impacts and Solutions
Tues. Dec. 1, 7 - 9 pm
North York Civic Centre, Council Chambers, 5100 Yonge St.
- Connie Sorio, KAIROS: The Philippines, extreme weather impacts 
- Caterina Lindman, Citizens Climate Lobby: Costs of inaction
- City of Toronto Speaker: Local climate impacts and solutions; citizen
engagement through TransformTO
- Rob Shirkey: Climate labelling victory in BC
- Moderator: Daryn Caister, Green Majority

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Miners Shot Down
Join Cinema Politica 
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6 p.m.
Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst
This arresting documentary follows workers in one of South Africa’s biggest
platinum mines as they begin a wildcat strike for better wages. 
http://bit.ly/1Oob5U7

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The Ask Her Talks: African Women on Philanthropy, Change & Power In
conjunction with World AIDS Day 2015 
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 7 pm - Reception to follow 
TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West 
Five dynamic African women - from Ethiopia, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda,
and Zimbabwe - will share critical insights on the state of the AIDS
epidemic and reveal what is truly working, and what is not, in the world of
philanthropy. They will challenge our understanding and beliefs about how
philanthropy can truly improve the human condition. With the Stephen Lewis
Foundation. Tickets: $20
www.askhertalks.com
http://bit.ly/1Xm03ky

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Eco Trivia
Tues. Dec, 1, 6:30 - 9:30 pm 
Firkin on King, 461 King Street West
Eco Trivia is our way of getting people together for a great quiz time and
to learn more about TREC Education. 
http://bit.ly/1kQaLE6

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Changing Lanes: Blueprints for a New Road Order
Tues. Dec. 1, 6 p.m.
Isabel Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St.
Keynote presentation by former NYC transit commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan
on how we can reimagine and redesign our cities around people followed by an
onstage chat with T.O. city planner Jennifer Keesmaat. Free
http://bit.ly/1Tmysza

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Syrian Refugee Crisis: Policy Options and Implications for Canada
Tues. Dec. 1, 7 p.m.
Debates Room, Hart House, U of T
http://bit.ly/1PVHyCO

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Why Nuclear Power is a Terrible Choice for Ontario and the World 
Wed. Dec. 2, 7 - 9 pm 
Room UC 144 University College, 15 King’s College Circle, U of T
Join Jim Harris, one of North America’s foremost management consultant,
public speakers, authors and thinkers on change and leadership as he
discusses the consequences of Nuclear Power for both Ontario and world.
Free. Science for Peace.
http://bit.ly/1lTyFip

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Bike Lanes on Bloor Street - Public Drop-in 
Wed. Dec. 2, 4 - 8 p.m.
Trinity-St. Paul's United Church - Gym, 427 Bloor Street W.
The City of Toronto is proposing a pilot project to install bike lanes on
Bloor between Shaw (east of Ossington Avenue) and Avenue Road. A pilot
project will allow us to demonstrate and study the impacts and benefits of
bike lanes  on Bloor Street. There are various possible design options for
bike lanes that are being considered. Learn more and provide your opinions
at the public event and online. Join us to view information materials and
speak with the project team. Local Councillors Mike Layton and Joe Cressy
will be in attendance. Subscribe to the project e-mail list to receive
updates about project progress, survey invitations, consultation summaries
and other opportunities for public input.
toronto.ca/bloorbikelanes

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Fair Trade and Community Networking Fair
Wed. December 2, noon – 5 pm
Nexus Lounge, 12th Floor, OISE, U of T, 252 Bloor St W
We are excited to host a variety of feminist, fair trade and social-justice
oriented community groups and projects at our first annual Fair Trade and
Community Networking Fair. This event is free to all and we hope it will
inspire connection and solidarity between those attending, vending and
otherwise supporting the fair. There will be workshops and short
demonstrations provided by some of the vendors throughout the afternoon.
Hosted by Centre for Women’s Studies in Education
www.facebook.com/events/995002977225867/

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Elixir: Water Security and a Need for a National Strategy
Lecture and Discussion with Tom Axworthy
Wed. Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Library and Boardroom, Munk School of Global Affairs, Observatory Site, 315
Bloor Street West
http://bit.ly/1Tmzknn

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Vision Zero: The road to safer streets
Thur. Dec. 3, 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Gladstone Hotel, Gladstone and Queen
The Vision Zero Initiative is an approach to road safety thinking that
originated in Sweden. It can be summarized in one sentence: No loss of life
is acceptable. This event held in partnership with Business Sweden, the
Embassy of Sweden and Vision Zero Initiative, will highlight the success of
this approach and look at the impact it could have on Canadian cities.
http://bit.ly/1YCAspY

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How We Changed Toronto by John Sewell: A Book Panel
Thur. Dec. 3, 6 p.m.
7 Hart House Circle, U of T
The University of Toronto’s Urban Studies Student Union, Urban Studies
Program and Innis College are proud to present a book panel discussion of
John Sewell’s recently published book, How We Changed Toronto: The inside
story of twelve tumultuous years in civic life, 1969-1980. We invite you to
take part in the panel’s discussion of the book’s themes of urban planning,
heritage preservation, citizen engagement, and broadly speaking,
city-building.
http://bit.ly/1S7Ww82

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EcoBunk
Thur. Dec. 3, Doors 6:30 p.m.
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. West
Since 1990, EcoBunk has poked fun at the most outrageous corporate “green"
advertising of the past year. We present nominated ads under different
categories and reveal the winner of each category. Presented by Toronto
Environmental Alliance (TEA). Tickets starting at $25.
http://bit.ly/1kQkjPo

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Pathway to Paris in Paris, France 
Featuring Bill McKibben, Naomi Klein, Vandana Shiva, alongside musical acts
Thom York, Patti Smith, Flea, and Dhani Harrison.
Fri. December 4, online
Pathway to Paris is a collection of artists, activists, academics,
musicians, politicians, innovators coming together to make our voices heard
at the UN climate talks in Paris in December 2015.
http://pathwaytoparis.com/

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10th Anniversary Celebration for International Human Rights Day 
Friday, Dec. 4, Doors open 6:45 pm and starts 7:15 pm 
Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills Rd. (Eglinton Ave & Don Mills Rd)
Youth for Human Rights Toronto Chapter is proud to invite you to join in
their 10th annual International Human Rights Day Celebration - This year's
theme is "Bringing Life to Human Rights". Influential individuals who have
made considerable difference in human rights education will be honored.
There will be lively entertainment, light refreshments and door prizes. The
purpose of Youth for Human Rights is to educate youth about human rights,
specifically the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
to inspire them to become advocates for tolerance and peace. FREE Admission
and FREE Parking. Please RSVP: Lois White, Community Outreach Director,
Youth for Human Rights 
647-261-9202 or email fightforkidscanada2002 at yahoo.ca
<mailto:fightforkidscanada2002 at yahoo.ca> 

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Write for Rights in Toronto
Sat, Dec, 5, 1 - 7 pm
720 Bathurst Street
Amnesty supporters in the Toronto area are holding their annual Write for
Rights event at the Centre for Social Innovation. They’ll be writing letters
to save lives, stop torture and free prisoners of conscience.
http://bit.ly/1IbjPrX

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Labyrinth Earth Walk 
Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. - noon
Harbour Front Community Centre, 627 Queen's Quay West
Walk with your dreams, hopes, and prayers for a clean, healthy, and
harmonious planet. Walk for wise and visionary leadership during COP21.

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NDP Socialist Caucus Federal Conference
Sat. Dec. 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
OISE, Room 5-250
Talks on Ontario Hydro, Alberta's energy policy and more with speakers
Cheri DiNovo, Judy Deutsch and others. $5 or pwyc. Pre-register. 
http://ndpsocialists.ca/

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Is Capitalism Morphing?
Sun, Dec, 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm 
Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street 
TO launch of Lee Doran's new book Morphing Capitalism into an Economy for
Humanity? that channels Jonathan Nitzan's Capital as Power in the context of
Naomi Klein's This Changes Everything... Capitalism vs The Climate
More info: morphingcapitalism at gmail.com

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Christian Peacemakers Team
CPT program director Muriel Schmid will talk about the organization, its
principles and activities. 
Sun. Dec. 6, 12:45 pm.
Friends House, 60 Lowther
http://cpt.org/

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Paris Calling! Climate Progress Report from COP21 
Sun. Dec. 6, 3 - 5:30 pm (9 - 11:30 pm Paris time)
Friends House , 60 Lowther Avenue (St. George subway)
We will skype in delegates from Paris.
https://www.facebook.com/events/957035594357917/

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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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