T.O. Greenspiration Events: creativity and decentralization are our strengths

Sun Feb 28 23:26:20 EST 2016

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Zero Waste Toronto is Possible

TEA (Toronto Environmental Alliance) just released this beautiful new resource that outlines a vision for our city where our environment, our communities and good green jobs are part of Toronto’s waste management solution.

bit.ly/1Ql4rgr 

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Call to Climate Action

ClimateFast is asking for group support and individual letters to MPs in advance of the Premiers meeting on March 3rd. They need to hear from constituents that climate action is critical.

bit.ly/1TgzuAm 

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Requiem for the American Dream: The Definitive Noam Chomsky 

Mon. Feb. 29, 9 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs (Bloor and Bathurst)

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. 

http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=46069~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0 <http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=46069~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&> & 

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An Evening with David Morris: The Value of Connected Communities

Mon. Feb. 29, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, 209 Victoria Street

Find out why the Connected Communities program argues that by investing in interventions that build and strengthen networks of social relationships, we generate value that is shared by people in the community from improving health to increasing employability.  After the end of Professor Morris´s presentation, we will have three short presentations from Torontonians who are working on connected community projects in the GTA.

bit.ly/1QeyqsK 

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Leap into a Green Economy with Good Jobs for All

Monday, February 29, 6 - 9 p.m.

Ted Rogers School of Management - Ryerson U, 55 Dundas Street West, 7th floor, Cara Commons

The Good Jobs for All Coalition (GJFA) is an alliance of community, labour, social justice, youth and environmental organizations in the Toronto region. It was formed in 2008 to start a focused dialogue on how to improve living and working conditions in Canada’s largest urban centre. This Forum on Green Jobs will provides a space to discuss what we refer to as a ‘just transition’. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/177882119245928 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leap-into-a-green-economy-with-good-jobs-for-all-tickets-21578149827 

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Let’s talk about water – in the City, in our homes, and in our basements

Mon. Feb. 29, 7 - 9 pm

St. Matthew’s United Church, The Oakwood Room, 729 St. Clair W.

Water – our lives depend on it.  But where does the water flowing from the taps in Ward 21 come from, and when it goes down the drain, where does it go?  Why is it flooding into our basements more often, and what can we do to stop it?  How will climate change impact water in Toronto?  

https://www.facebook.com/events/901382003312481/ 

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3 1/2 Minutes, Ten Bullets - Toronto Premiere screening

Tuesday, March 1, 6 p.m.

Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

A jarring and expertly-told story about the devastating effects of racism, racialized violence and the search for justice within the US judicial system. The film will be screened along with Ella Cooper's Black Men Loving, a Toronto short that challenges racial stereotypes of Black men in the mainstream media.

bit.ly/1QsTacY 

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A Conversation On Neighbourhood And Community Transformation 

With Johannesburg´s Josie Adler and Toronto’s Frank Lewinberg

Tues., March 1, 6 - 10:30 pm

Daniels Spectrum 585 Dundas st E

This is a fundraiser for Rooftops Canada. It will be an interesting discussion, for anyone interested in live-able cities.

http://www.rooftops.ca/english/index.asp 

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Toxic Trespass

Tues. March 1, 6 - 8:30 p.m.

OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm7-162

Toxic Trespass, a compelling film on children's health and the environment, is a co-production of If You Love Our Children Productions and the National Film Board of Canada, with the support of Women's Healthy Environments Network (WHEN).  It investigates the growing evidence that we are conducting a large-scale toxicological experiment on our children, and explores what some scientists, doctors, activists and others are doing about it.  The film contains a section on the Aamjiwnaang First Nations Community of Sarnia surrounded by refineries and petrochemical plants which helps us learn about and act on implications for environmental racism and the need for

environmental justice. 

www.toxictrespass.com <http://www.toxictrespass.com>  

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Crazy Talks

Tues. March 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m

OISE, Room 12-274 (12th floor).

Open forum on psych and mad politics with Erick Fabris and guest Elaine Stewart on mad mothering and art. Free. Wheelchair accessible.

madly at teksavvy.com <mailto:madly at teksavvy.com> 

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Weekly Meetings for Christian Radicals in Anti-Oppressive Space 

Wednesdays throughout Feb & March, 6:15 pm

Chaplain's Office in Knox College (Basement)

Student Christian Movement meets weekly throughout Feb & March for people interested in faith and justice. We are an anti-racist, feminist and LGBTQ- friendly Christian group. We study Scripture from the lens of justice and anti-oppression. All faiths and people welcomed. Email us before you attend, because sometimes we change locations 

uoft at scmcanada.org , www.scmcanada.org <http://www.scmcanada.org>  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/14795862396/  

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Paris Agreement and Canada's Next Steps: Panel and Roundtable Discussion

With the COP21 Student Delegation at the University of Toronto

Wed. March 2, 5 - 8 p.m.

Hart House, U of T

Come out for an expert panel on the significance of the Paris Climate Summit and what next steps we as a country should take to make sure the measures decided from the negotiations are implemented fully and successfully to secure a sustainable future free of the worst consequences of climate change! And stay for intimate discussions during our roundtable immediately following our panel on diverse climate-related themes, ranging from emission targets to provincial-federal cooperation to the role of students and

universities in tackling climate change.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1116378705053080/ 

bit.ly/1QnppLQ 

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A Report from the Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development - Webinar

Wed. March 2, 1 pm - 2 pm

Julie Gelfand, federal Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development, will discuss her recently released report dealing with Pesticide Safety, Oversight of Federally Regulated Pipelines and more.

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2165114688823219970 

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Technologies for the Sustainable Development of Small Islands

Wed., March 2, 7-9 pm

University College 15 King's College Circle, U of T

Science for Peace presents the Vital Discussion Of Human Security lecture series. Lecture by Peter Meincke.

http://scienceforpeace.ca  

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March 3rd is the 12th ann. of Tooker Gomberg’s passing. The earth lost a warrior. 

“Be creative and persistent. Creativity and decentralization are our strengths.”

You can read his writing, see photos and videos, read eulogies and more here:  http://greenspiration.org/ 

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Campaign Fairness Conference

Thur. March 3, 3 - 5 pm

The Box, 89 Niagara Street (@ King and Bathurst)

Join Campaign Fairness in asking the Province of Ontario to ban corporate and union contributions to municipal election campaigns to level the playing field among candidates.

www.campaignfairness.com <http://www.campaignfairness.com>  

https://www.facebook.com/events/546238325538019/ 

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International Women's Day Luncheon on Leadership and Mentorship

Thur. March 3, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Multi-Faith Center, 569 Spadina, U of T

Recent research stresses that sponsorship has replaced mentorship as a critical tool for professional success – particularly for women. In this talk, global leadership expert Ritu Bhasin will discuss: What sponsorship is, The critical impact of sponsorship vs. mentorship on career growth, The unique impact of sponsorship on women both personally and professionally and Key leadership principles.

bit.ly/1pjlhpm 

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Million $ Gal

Thur. March 3, 7 p.m.

2111 Dundas St West

Join Us in Celebration of SHE!  Success - Happiness - Entrepreneurial

Empowerment!  Champagne - Chocolate, Million $ Gal's - Inspirational Speakers and bodacious live entertainment! 125 Complimentary Tickets

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/million-gal-a-tickets-21524688924?aff=es2 

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Dr Monia Mazigh on Muslim Women Between Fiction and Reality

Friday March 4, 7 pm

Auditorium, Noor Cultural Centre, 123 Wynford Dr

Monia Mazigh was born and raised in Tunisia and immigrated to Canada in 1991. Mazigh was catapulted onto the public stage in 2002 when her husband, Maher Arar, was deported to Syria where he was tortured and held without charge for over a year. She campaigned tirelessly for his release. Mazigh holds a PhD in finance from McGill University. Admission: $5

http://www.noorculturalcentre.ca/

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Toronto International Bicycle Show

Fri. - Sun. March 4 - 6

Better Living Centre

http://bicycleshowtoronto.com/ 

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International Women’s Day 2016: All Women Rise Up! Proud & Strong

No to Violence & Hate l Rise to Reconciliation Now l No to Racism &

Islamophobia l Black Lives Matter l No to Poverty l Justice on the Job

Rally, March & Fair

Saturday March 5, Rally at 11 am, March at 1 p.m., OISE - 252 Bloor St. West

Fair - Ryerson, 55 Gould St. at 2 pm

For over 100 years, IWD is a way to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women globally. Much is yet to be achieved – the world can’t achieve 100% of its goals if 50% of its population has no gender equality.  Fair organized by Centre for Women and Trans People (for tables email womenandtrans at rsuonline.ca

http://iwdtoronto.ca/

#iwdtoronto @iwdtoronto

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Park People Summit

Sat, March 5, 1 - 5:30 pm

Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E

At Park People Park Summit, be inspired by innovative approaches and proven practices to address social, economic and environmental issues through the power of parks.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/park-summit-2016-tickets-20047948955 

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Permaculture Design and Discovery

With Garden Jane

Sat. March 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Join us as we grow and deepen our understanding and practice of Permaculture Design skills. Anchored by a refresher of some Permaculture fundamentals, the day will explore how we move beyond “sustainable” to “regenerative” systems design. We will present a framework for Wholistic Landscapes, which will allow us to discover the relevance of human ecosystems in our projects.

bit.ly/20OKnrM

Bringing Permaculture to Life in the GTA & Beyond

5:30 Potluck Dinner, 7:30 Presentation & Discussion

bit.ly/20OKnrM 

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Confronting Racism: From Microaggressions to Structural Violence  

Saturday, March 5, 10 am-6 pm

Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 252 Bloor Street West 

Join us as we engage in discussions on how race impacts activist spaces and the work we do as organizers to fight against police brutality, prisons, gentrification and other forms of violence. An OPIRG symposium.

https://www.facebook.com/events/178746102493640/  

http://www.opirgtoronto.org/node/250 

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Climate Change: Ontario's Path Forward

Sat. March 5, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Government of Ontario has pledged to reduce Ontario’s greenhouse gas emissions to 37% below 1990 totals by 2030. How can Ontario reduce its emissions? Who are the experts who can guide Ontario through the necessary changes in our technology?

bit.ly/1oRzGt5 

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Research Skills for Activists

Saturday March 5, 1 - 4 p.m.

Based on their experience with activist research, the facilitator will discuss how to find the information you need from a variety of internet sources, archives and databases. This workshop will also cover the steps in filing a freedom of information request and how to use your research findings to further your campaigns. Students, activists, those new to research and those with more experience are invited to share their experiences and to learn how to collectively sharpen our research skills. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/research-skills-for-activists-tickets-21726843574 

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Granny Power 

A feature documentary about the Raging Grannies Directed by Jocelyne Clarke and Magnus Isacsson

Sun. March 6, 4 p.m.

Alliance Francaise Theatre, 24 Spadina Road (North of Bloor, Spadina subway station) 

$10 (at the door)

For more info: jc at pleiades.qc.ca / 514-849-2674

http://www.grannypowerthefilm.com  

https://www.facebook.com/GrannyPowerFilm?ref=hl 

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When I Dare To Be Powerful 

Workshop for Women with Penny Rosenwasser

Sun. March 6. 1 - 5 p.m.

Anarres Apothecary, 749 Dovercourt Rd (at Bloor)

bit.ly/1TLOmpZ   

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Lessons from Fukushima for Ontario - 5 years after the worst nuclear disaster

Film Screening + Panel Discussion at 3 Locations in Toronto and Pickering

March 10, 11 & 13

Film: A2-B-C, directed by Ian Thomas Ash, 2013 

Panels: The risks of Ontario’s nuclear reactors, emergency plans, and plans to rebuild our aging nuclear fleet

Speakers:

Erica Stahl, Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)

Shawn-Patrick Stensil, Greenpeace Canada

Angela Bischoff, Ontario Clean Air Alliance (OCAA)

About A2-B-C:

Since the nuclear disasters in Fukushima, Japan, in March 2011, local childhood thyroid cancer cases have risen to about 20-50 times above normal. Citing a lack of transparency in the official medical testing of their children and the ineffectiveness of the decontamination of their homes and schools, the children’s mothers take radiation monitoring into their own

hands. The film has won 12 awards internationally. 71 min. English subtitles. 

www.a2documentary.com <http://www.a2documentary.com>  

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Thur. March 10, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Pickering Main Library, One the Esplanade

By donation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/252463191752578/ 

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Fri. March 11, 7 – 9 p.m.

Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham, Toronto (Bathurst subway station)

Suggested Donation: $5-10

https://www.facebook.com/events/806452062832978/ 

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Sun. March 13, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave.

By donation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1696146407291800/ 

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This series is sponsored by: Canadian Environmental Law Association, Durham Nuclear Awareness, Greenpeace and Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

For more info: angela at cleanairalliance.org <mailto:angela at cleanairalliance.org>  

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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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