T.O. Greenspiration Events: Creating Sustainable Cities

Angela Bischoff greenspi at web.ca
Sun Apr 3 22:23:25 EDT 2016 


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The City As a Commons: From Flint to Italy
The commons itself means all the many things we share together rather than own privately–a list that starts with air, water, parks and streets and expands to include more complex entities such as the Internet, civic organizations and entire communities.
http://bmccommons.org/index.php/2016/02/08/the-city-as-a-commons-from-flint-to-italy/ 

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Close to Home 
The benefits of compact, walkable, transit-friendly neighbourhoods. By The Pembina Institute.
http://pembina.org/pub/close-to-home   

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Ice Melt, Sea Level Rise and Superstorms 
15 minute video with Dr. Jim Hanson, climate scientist
bit.ly/1V3hRnJ

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Shut Down Pickering 
I’m kickstarting this petition to call on the Premier to shutter and decommission the Pickering nuclear station when its license expires in 2018 rather than keep it chugging past its design life until 2024. Sign it here, thanks...
http://www.cleanairalliance.org/close-pickering/ 

Shuttering Pickering = jobs, savings and safety
Send a letter to Premier Wynne here
http://www.cleanairalliance.org/dletter/ 

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Delivering Community Power
Our postal service can deliver the sustainable infrastructure of the next economy: postal banking that finances green energy, services for seniors, farm-to-table food delivery, coast-to-coast charging stations for electric cars, and much more. An equitable, climate-friendly economy is in sight. Our post office can deliver it.
http://www.deliveringcommunitypower.ca/ 

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Fracking Causing Earthquakes in Western Canada
http://www.desmogblog.com/2016/03/29/study-fracking-not-just-fracking-waste-injection-earthquakes 

Sign the Petition to Kathleen Wynne to ban fracking in ON
https://www.change.org/p/kathleen-wynne-keep-fracking-out-of-ontario

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Conquer My Environment Disabilities
Activism needed to acquire ODSP in time to cancel a pending eviction order
https://www.gofundme.com/ConquerEnviroDisability 

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Human Rights Watch Toronto Film Festival
March 30 - April 7
TIFF Bell Lightbox, King and John
8 feature films and documentaries from around the globe.
http://tiff.net/spring2016-series/human-rights-watch-2016
 
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March with Black Lives Matter
Mon. April 4, 10:30 a.m.
40 College St. Police Headquarters (at Yonge)
https://www.facebook.com/events/1587736104873351/

Support Needed: Black Lives Matter Tent City 
The action is still going - 14 days and counting! Here are some ways to stay engaged and show your support.
https://www.facebook.com/blacklivesmatterTO/
blacklivesmatterto.ca

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The Walrus Talks Spirituality
Examining faith, cultures, community, and the role of spirituality in our secular society.
Monday, April 4, 7 - 10 p.m.
Trinity-St Paul’s United Church, 427 Bloor St. W.
General Admission: $20 • Students/Seniors: $12
http://thewalrus.ca/the-walrus-talks-spirituality/

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The Mad, the Bad, and the Sad
Monday April 4, 7 p.m.
Peace Lounge, OISE, 252 Bloor St. West, 7th floor 
14th annual evening of entertainment and consciousness-raising. This is an opportunity to see live performance, comic books, videos, and in the process to learn more about people who are psychiatrized, people who are homeless, sex workers, undocumented people, people who have been criminalized and imprisoned, and illicit drug users and the communities and resistance of which they are a part. Presented by the Creative Empowerment Work with the Disenfranchized’s Class of 2016.

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The Roots Remain
Tues. April 5, 6 p.m.
Bloor Cinema, Bloor and Bathurst
Toronto premiere screening with graffiti artist and protagonist FONKi, in attendance. The film documents the journey of Canadian-raised FONKi as he returns to Cambodia to pay tribute to those lost during the Khmer Rouge regime, reunite with his family, and meet leaders of Cambodia's growing hip-hop community working to claim back the artistic and cultural heritage of their ancestors. Suggested donation of $5-$20. Presented by Cinema Politica and the Bloor. 
cinemapolitica.org/bloor 

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Capitalism Wins Again
Tues. April 5, 4:15 - 5:45 pm. 
Balzac's at the Reference Library, 789 Yonge
Lecture/presentation on the effect of capitalism on our species and planet. Free.
https://www.facebook.com/morphingcapitalism101?_rdr

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Next Steps for Anti-Poverty Action in Toronto
Tues. April 5, 5 - 9 p.m
Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil (near College and Spadina)
Public meeting to discuss, share and plan action to reduce poverty in Toronto. Connect with local campaigns for good jobs and affordable housing, transit and childcare. Organized by Commitment 2 Community. Light supper will be served, childcare available by pre-arrangement. Free. 
povertyreductionTO at gmail.com

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Just Eat It - a Food Waste Story 
Tues. April 5, 7 p.m.
William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks
Documentary (2014, Grant Baldwin, 74 min.) about a couple who survive on food that's thrown away, followed by a panel discussion. $20, stu $15, child $10 (benefits Ontario Public Health Association). 
facebook.com/events/1041482879252382

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Crazy Talks
Tues. April 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m. 
OISE, 252 Bloor W, Rm 12-274 (12th floor)
Open forum on psych and mad politics with Erick Fabris and guest Irit Shimrat. Free. 
madly at teksavvy.com

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Where to Invade Next?
Michael Moore’s latest film
April 5 - 21
Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, Bloor and Bathurst
Moore brings the secrets of the world to light with his usual good-natured yet cutting sense of humour. Never losing sight of the tragedies at home—from Ferguson to Wall Street and beyond—Where to Invade Next asks: did the American dream skip town?
http://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/WebSales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=50673~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&

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Public Space for Public Life: Conversations about the Future of Downtown
Wed. April 6, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Avenue (Wellesley and St. George, U of T)
As Downtown continues to grow – with more people living, working and visiting the core – we need to make sure that growth is complemented by the things that will make and keep Downtown great for all. Public spaces set the stage for daily social interaction in the city, as people travel to work or school, move around to shop or seek out a bite to eat, take in a festival, get active in a park or just sit back and enjoy public life. How might the quality of public space in the Downtown be improved? What can be done to create an open space network with stronger connectivity between its parts?
You are invited to join Toronto’s Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat and CBC Radio One’s Mary Wiens in a conversation about the future of Downtown
bit.ly/1pYblSa

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Windows of Opportunity: How Women Seize Peace Negotiations for Political Change
Wed. April 6, 7 - 9 p.m.
Room UC 144, University College (15 King’s College Circle), U of T
Free public lecture with Dr. Miriam Anderson
http://scienceforpeace.ca/windows-of-opportunity-women-postconflict

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Engaging Futures: Creating Sustainable Cities
Wed. April 6, 4:10 pm
Room ES 149 (basement), 5 Bancroft Avenue, Earth Sciences Building, U of T
With John Robinson, Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs and School of the Environment, U of T. Free.
http://www.environment.utoronto.ca/SeminarSeries.aspx  

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Sonia Faruqi - Project Animal Farm
Wed. April 6, 7 - 8 p.m.
North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge, Auditorium.
Reading from her book, Project Animal Farm, and discussing her experiences investigating animal farms around the world. Project Animal Farm: An Accidental Journey into the Secret World of Farming and the Truth About Our Food Born out of a global expedition fearlessly undertaken by a young woman, Project Animal Farm offers a riveting and revealing look at what truly happens behind farm doors. Free.
http://www.soniafaruqi.com

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Parkdale Roncesvalles Cycling Town Hall
Thur. April 7, 6 - 8 p.m.
Parkdale Library,1303 Queen W
Have your say on how to make cycling better and safer in our neighbourhood. Bring ideas, feedback and friends for a Q&A with Councillor Gord Perks, MPP Cheri DiNovo, MP Arif Virani and Toronto Cycling planner Christina Bouchard. Free. Hosted by Cycle Toronto Ward 14 Advocacy Group.
facebook.com/events/652087061613338

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Climate Hack-to-Action: Unlocking a Low Carbon Future 
Thur. - Sat. April 7 - 9
DMZ - 6th floor 10 Dundas Street E Suite 600
Climate Hack-to-Action will unlock Ontario’s low carbon future by developing innovative solutions that empower people to reduce their carbon footprints. Participants will form teams and collaborate with policy experts, community leaders and entrepreneurs to accelerate impactful and sustainable solutions. Free.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/climate-hack-to-action-unlocking-a-low-carbon-future-registration-22130828905

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After the Sands - Energy and Ecological Security for Canadians
A Talk With Gordon Laxer, T.O. book launch
Thur. April 7, 7:30 pm a
OISE Rm 5250, U of T (St. George subway)
Gordon Laxer’s After the Sands outlines a vision to transition Canada to a low-carbon society. A bold plan to address climate change and provide energy security for Canadians.
https://www.facebook.com/events/495372883981416/ 
http://www.douglas-mcintyre.com/book/after-the-sands

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What's Happening in our Community? Gentrification and the Future of Moss Park
Thursday April 7, 6 - 8 pm
John Innes Community Centre, Sherbourne and Shuter Streets
Major changes are proposed for Moss Park, the John Innes Centre, George Street and other neighbourhoods in Toronto’s Downtown East.
- What are we hearing about the proposed new recreation centre at Moss Park?
- What is behind the City of Toronto’s and the 519 Community Centre’s ‘redevelopment’ plan?
- What will the City do to address the loss of shelter beds?
- How will the new condo and apartment developments affect the neighbourhood?
- What are the implications for sex workers, drug users, and poor and homeless people?
What can we do about it? How can we as a community respond?
https://www.facebook.com/events/1683713258584139/

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Spur Toronto - a national festival of politics, art and ideas	
Thur. - Sun. April 7 - April 10
Join today’s most provocative thinkers and scholars, artists and activists, journalists and entrepreneurs – from across the country and beyond – to share ideas worth spurring into action.
http://spurfestival.ca/toronto2016/

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Planetary Health Conference - Global Health and Ecological Wellness 
Fri.-Sat. April 8 - 9
Ryerson Oakham House, 63 Gould
The Stephen Lewis Conversations Series with Maude Barlow on Fri and a day of presentations showcasing global health and ecological wellness initiatives on Sat. Free. 
http://ryerson.ca/fcs/conferences/planetary-health/

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Total Health Show
April 8 - 10
Metro Convention Centre (Front St.)
The show offers more than 60 international speakers on three main theatres, two exhibition hall demo stages, a raw café oasis, spa oasis and over 200 exhibits devoted to a natural healthy lifestyle.
http://www.totalhealthshow.com/

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Rally for Food Security and a Raise in Social Assistance Rates
Sat. April 9, 3 p.m.
Meet outside Food Basics, 238 Wellesley Street East (between Parliament and Sherbourne) 
The Ontario Government just announced a miserable 1.5% increase in social assistance rates to take effect in the autumn. Right now, the official rate of inflation is 2% but food prices are going up at 4%, with vegetables increasing at an astounding 18.2%. People in poverty have to spend a huge part of their incomes on food, so this situation means that paying the rent and eating a healthy diet has become totally impossible. A crisis of hunger, beyond the ability of the food banks to deal with, is being created that must be responded to. The Ontario Coalition Against Poverty (OCAP) is demanding that the Government of Kathleen Wynne respond to this crisis with an emergency increase in social assistance rates that reflects the real cost of living increases people are facing. Show your support and help us build the fight against poverty and hunger in Ontario.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1722070354717397/

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The Cost of Peace vs. The Cost of War
With The Martin Luther King of the Middle East - Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish
Saturday, April 9, 3:30 pm
Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue (TTC exit Woodbine Station)
Even after an Israeli shell hit Dr. Abuelaish’s home in 2009, killing 3 of his daughters and a niece, leaving another badly wounded, he remains committed to fostering peace and understanding at home and abroad. The event is free but a $10-$20 tax receiptable donation is suggested for Dr. Abuelaish’s Foundation, Daughters for Life. This event follows Conscience Canada’s AGM, 2pm. For more information about Conscience Canada, go to: www.consciencecanada.ca

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What is the Problem with Line 9?
Sun. April 10, 10:30 a.m.
Don Heights Unitarian Congregation, 18 Wynford, suite 102
Retired public health professional Marilyn Eriksen talks about health and safety risk assessment for the oil pipeline. Free.
http://donheights.ca

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St. Paul’s Green Party AGM - with guest speaker Angela Bischoff talking ON nukes 
Sun. April 10, AGM 2 p.m., Bischoff 3 p.m.
Wychwood Library 1431 Bathurst
The Toronto-St. Paul's Electoral District Association of the Green Party of Canada and the St. Paul's Constituency Association of the Green Party of Ontario will be holding their respective Annual General Meetings. A special speaker from the Ontario Clean Air Alliance will speak. Free.
toronto-st-pauls at greenparty.ca

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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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Centre for Social Innovation Events 
http://socialinnovation.ca/community/events/listing 

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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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