T.O. Greenspiration Events: To Paris With Love
Angela Bischoff
angela at cleanairalliance.org
Mon Dec 7 01:25:20 EST 2015
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Paris Climate Talks
Activist videos from Paris compiled by New Internationalist
https://www.facebook.com/newint/videos?fref=photo
French police use state of emergency to raid climate protesters before Paris
COP.
Great 2 min. clip.
http://on.fb.me/1TuYKih
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Vote in our online poll 10 nuclear rebuilds for Ontario, or water power from
Quebec?
Don’t let the nuclear elephant crush renewable power in Ontario! You can win
an energy kit. Vote now.
http://bit.ly/1POxOfF
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6 Rebuilt Reactors at the Bruce plant on Lake Huron, locking us in for
another 5 decades?
Tell Premier Wynne that the Bruce rebuild deal needs a full public review to
determine if we should remain dependent on high-cost nuclear power for
another generation.
http://bit.ly/21IpOR3
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Download your anti-thyroid cancer posters here to post in your office,
school, or local café
http://bit.ly/1OcXMmI
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Naomi Klein’s cautious optimism for COP21
6 min. video interview
http://bit.ly/1lwlBie
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Brandalism: 82 Artists Install 600 Fake Ads Across Paris to Protest the
COP21 Climate Conference
http://bit.ly/1Q9eGam
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Secret deal on Alberta’s oilsands emissions limits divides patch
Secret deal between 4 enviro groups and 4 tarsands companies to limit
emissions. Well, actually limit them to 100 megatonnes / year, UP from 70
today. Notley hopes this will curb opposition to pipelines. Somehow I doubt
it. It's still an expansion. Go green.
http://bit.ly/1NqK57n
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Canada's clean energy race
13 min. CBC doc about Canada's green energy revolution. Includes an
innovative Toronto storage solution using balloons in Lake ON
http://bit.ly/1OJLUNV
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Bloor Street Bike Lanes Survey
City of Toronto survey - takes 2 - 7 min. to complete
http://cityoftoronto.fluidsurveys.com/s/bloorbikelanes-survey1/
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The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst) till Dec. 15
http://bit.ly/1jbTjsO
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Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World
Dec. 7 and 16
Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst
http://bit.ly/1MQE4we
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Canada's Solar Event
December 7-8
Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 222 Bremner Blvd Discover the latest
innovations, technology and trends, network and build relationships and
promote your brand as a key player in the solar energy industry at this
conference!
http://solarcanadaconference.ca/
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Gaining Ground: Women and Harm Reduction Workshop
Mon.-Tues. Dec. 7 - 8, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
519 Community Centre, 519 Church St.
Experienced speakers address a variety of topics related to women’s needs in
harm reduction. Free.
http://bit.ly/1lmOMEY
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Still Acting Out
Mon. Dec. 7, 10 a.m. - noon
Toronto Reference Library, Beeton Auditorium, 789 Yonge Street (N. of Bloor)
Join us for a discussion about ageism and elder abuse. The event will be
informative, interactive and entertaining. You will have an opportunity to
share your thoughts and experiences. Light refreshments. Reimbursement of
seniors TTC tickets. Sponsored by The Toronto Seniors Forum, Care Watch and
TPL Older Adult Advisory Group.
RSVP: stillacting at gmail.com
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Justice for Sale
Screening and discussion with filmmaker Femke Van Velzen
Monday, Dec. 7, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Jackman Hall, Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)
The International Diaspora Film Festival and the International Human Rights
Program (IHRP) of the University of Toronto in collaboration with the
Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and World Association
for Christian Communication will feature “Justice for Sale”, a documentary
by Ilse and Femke Van Velzen. Justice for Sale is a dramatic story which
follows two young, courageous human rights lawyers who refuse to accept that
justice is indeed "For Sale" in their country. Claudine and her husband
Eugene, fight for justice to end impunity in the Democratic Republic of
Congo. Free.
Trailer: https://vimeo.com/29681484
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To Paris With Love: Fantasy COP 21
Tues. Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst (near Bloor)
This Toronto evening of art, music and socializing will bring to life the
high-stakes world of international climate deals, concretize the abstract,
and juxtapose the surreal with the super-real in a world of changing climate
and power imbalance.
http://on.fb.me/1TuZe7X
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The Holocaust and Antisemitism Studies Project: Enhancing Social Justice,
Antiracist and Anti-Oppression Education
Tues. Dec. 8, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
OISE Library, 252 Bloor Street West
Join social justice educators in launching this important project: includes
the introduction of websites featuring current resources devoted to
Holocaust and antisemitism education and continuing to build on the numerous
scholarly and curriculum resources materials on Holocaust education in the
OISE Library. There will be dynamic speakers, experts in the field,
culminating in the launch of a new resource.
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Homeless Memorial
Tuesday Dec. 8, 12 noon.
Church of the Holy Trinity beside the Eaton Centre, off Bay and Dundas.
Monthly memorial for those who have died on Toronto's streets. Accessible
and a free lunch indoors following the memorial.
http://bit.ly/1R4jb80
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Stop The Deportation: Fundraiser for Mohamed Harkat
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7pm
United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil Street
$10 - $20 sliding scale
One of the last acts of the Harper government was to begin deportation
proceedings against Mohamed Harkat. He has been jailed and detained for 14
years on secret evidence, without being charged or given his right to open
trial. Deported to his native Algeria, he will certainly face torture and
death. Now is the time to raise awareness, pressure the new government and
stop the deportation. Come see The Secret Trial 5, an award-winning film by
Amar Wala and Noah Bingham documenting how Mohamed and 4 others have been
denied their legal and human rights in the name of state "security". The
film will be introduced by Sophie Harkat (via skype).
https://www.facebook.com/events/839670529486771/
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Faith, Disability and Inclusion - Breaking Down the Barriers
Interfaith panel to challenge perceptions around disability and inclusion in
religious communities
Wed. Dec. 9, 6 - 8 p.m.
North York Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 5100 Yonge St.
The panel will explore the different attitudes and actions toward people
with disabilities including physical and intellectual, visible and
invisible, across diverse faith-based communities, and how the various
religious perspectives understand and practice inclusion.
www.cltoronto.ca <http://www.cltoronto.ca>
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Connecting for Change
Thur. Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Chestnut Residence and Conference Centre, 89 Chestnut Street
On International Human Rights Day, join Maytree for Connecting for Change –
a conference designed to enhance our collective antipoverty work. We will
look to shift the conversation about poverty reduction from one of scarcity
and need to one about social and economic rights for everyone.
http://bit.ly/1Hhd3R8
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The Right to Housing in Canada - Panel & CERA Open House
Thur. Dec. 10, 6 - 8:30 p.m.
CSI, 215 Spadina
On International Human Rights Day, join us for a discussion of the
importance of a human rights based approach to homelessness and housing
insecurity in Canada. The CERA team will also be on site to provide
information about CERA’s work on discrimination in housing in Ontario.
http://bit.ly/1XUUPwm
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Indigenous Spirituality and Islam: A Dialogue Between Two Sisters Towards
Peace, Harmony and Healing
Thursday Dec. 10, 11 am - noon
OISE Room OI 2-296 (2nd floor), 252 Bloor St W (St George Subway)
What is Indigenous spirituality and what does it say about the Creator,
peace, harmony and healing? Are there similarities between the teachings of
Islam and Indigenous spirituality? How can Muslims, based on the teachings
of the Quran, stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples struggle for
justice in Canada? Furthermore, in an increasing climate of racism,
discrimination and gendered violence against Muslim women who wear the hijab
or those who “look Muslim” and Indigenous women (as demonstrated by the case
of the thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women), how can these
two faith traditions inspire healing and unity? Featuring: Elder Ojibwe
Kokomis Jacqui Lavalley Organized by The Ahmadiyya Muslim Students
Association at University of Toronto, the Centre for Women's Studies in
Education and the Indigenous Education Network.
RSVP: to Tammara Soma: tammara.soma at utoronto.ca
<mailto:tammara.soma at utoronto.ca>
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What Can We Do About Religious Profiling?
A conversation with Dr. Shaheen Azmi from the Ontario Human Rights
Commission about their new policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on
Creed
Thursday, Dec. 10, 6 - 8 p.m.
2 Carlton Street, Suite 1001
Panelists: Amy Casipullai, Jaafar Dirie, Mohammed Hashim
Moderators: Nigel Barriffe and Reshma Dhrodia
Urban Alliance on Race Relations invites you to this FREE Community Forum to
recognize International Human Rights Day. Co-sponsors: Social Planning
Toronto, Labour Community Services, Ontario Council of Agencies Serving
Immigrants, Chinese Canadian National Council Toronto Chapter.
RSVP: https://religiousprofiling.eventbrite.com
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Jayu: Human Rights Film Festival
Thur. - Sun. Dec. 10 - 13
Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst
http://www.jayu.ca/
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This Changes Everything - Screening
Fri. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Metropolitan Community Church, 115 Simpson Ave.
Provocative, compelling, and accessible to even the most climate-fatigued
viewers, This Changes Everything will leave you refreshed and inspired. What
if confronting the climate crisis is the best chance we’ll ever get to build
a better world?
Filmed in nine countries and five continents over four years, This Changes
Everything is an epic attempt to re-imagine the vast challenge of climate
change. Followed by a discussion with:
- Judy Rebick – author and activist, journalist and feminist
- Peter Tabuns, MPP – reporting back from COP21 in Paris!
Free. Hosted by Cinema Politica Toronto-Danforth.
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The Power of Civic Action
Fri. Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
CSI Annex, 720 Bathurst
Release of new publication as well as a lively panel discussion featuring
four leaders on issues of neighbourhood economic resiliency and
micro-entrepreneurship.
http://bit.ly/1IOKyLq
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Thrive: Our Voices Rising! Forum for the 16 days of Activism Against Gender
Violence
Sat. Dec. 12, 9:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Metro Hall, 55 John St. (at King)
Open to those who identify as women, trans* and/or gender independant or
non-binary
Join THRIVE to LEARN, DISCUSS and ADDRESS the various ways gendered violence
impacts our lives and the ways we can resist. LEARN about the work of
different groups who are engaged in resisting colonization, racism,
environmental degredation, etc. ENGAGE in discussion circles, tool building
and different well-being activities. And CONNECT with other community
members and people working towards positive change. Free.
http://www.metrac.org/events/thrive-our-voices-rising/
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Community Forum on Income Security
Sat. Dec. 12, 1 p.m.
St. Stephen's Community House, 91 Bellevue (near College and Spadina)
Public legal education session on social benefits, pensions, adequate income
and other issues with presentations by OCAP's John Clarke, OPSEU's Jessica
Sikora, lawyer Gary Newhouse and others. Free.
facebook.com/events/1662241387386703
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Can Sustainable Investing Save the World? Lessons Learned and Reasons for
Optimism
Wed. Dec. 16, 4:30 - 8:30 p.m.
King and Yonge
This year's thought leadership speaker will be Martin Whittaker, Chief
Executive Officer of JUST Capital, an NYC-based non-profit organization
focused on sustainable capitalism. Hosted by U of T's School of the
Environment. $100
http://tinyurl.com/oss8gls
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After the Paris Summit: What Now?
Wed. Dec. 16, 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Room 108N, Munk School of Global Affairs, 1 Devonshire Place, U of T
>From November 30 to December 11, 2015, representatives from more than 190
states and countless civil society organizations meet in Paris for the 21st
Conference of the Parties to the UN Climate Change Convention. After more
than 20 years of climate negotiations, did the Paris meeting succeed in
delivering a universal agreement to keep global warming in check? This
expert roundtable hosted jointly by the University of Toronto Faculty of Law
and the Munk School of Global Affairs assesses the Paris outcome and the
future of the global climate regime.
http://bit.ly/1IOKzyX
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Great Lakes Commons Charter Campfires
Thur. December 17, 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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Rally: End race and class based profiling by the Toronto Police Service
Thur. Dec. 17
Toronto Police Headquarters, Dundas and Yonge
Toronto Police are doing Immigration's Dirty Work, #RefugeesWelcome. We have
evidence that Toronto Police calls Canada Border Services Agency 100 times
per week, that is more than police forces in Vancouver, Montreal and Ottawa
combined. Four out of the five times these calls are made for people without
an immigration warrant! That means that Toronto Police look at witnesses or
victims of crime, or just every days residents that they stop and quiz for
no reason, and based on the colour of their skin, and their accent, call
Border Services to see if that person has immigration status or not. This is
racist policing at its worst. And it must stop. This collaboration between
Toronto Police and immigration enforcement means that racial profiling of
non-status people of colour can result in endless detentions or even
deportation to suffering, sometimes death.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1690266151207707/
Sign this pledge if you want to stop this practice.
http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/ImmigrationsDirtyWork
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Toronto Vegan Flea
Thur. Dec. 17, 6 - 9 p.m.
LocationD-Beatstro, 1292 Bloor W.
Lifestyle market with vegan-friendly gifts by local creators, vegan products
and vegan outreach. $5. Proceeds to Story Book Time Animal Sanctuary.
http://www.torontoveganflea.com/
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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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