T.O. Greenspiration Events: Ecological Revolution

Mon Oct 2 00:17:53 EDT 2017

Environmental lawyer James Thornton says China’s ‘ecological civilisation’
concept is the best response to the world’s environmental crisis 
First there was the agricultural revolution. Then the industrial revolution.
And now we're moving into the ecological revolution.
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/sep/10/my-job-is-to-clean-up-th
e-environment-china-really-wants-to-do-that

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A new shock doctrine: in a world of crisis, morality can still win - Naomi
Klein
Jeremy Corbyn, Bernie Sanders and Podemos in Spain have shown that a bold
and decent strategy can be a successful one. That truth should embolden the
left 
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/sep/28/labour-shock-doctrine-
moral-strategy-naomi-klein?CMP=share_btn_link

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Ontario bill will reveal drug company payments to doctors
The legislation being introduced Wednesday will allow Ontarians to see if
their doctors, dentists, pharmacists or others received money and gifts from
Big Pharma.
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/09/27/ontario-bill-will-reveal-drug
-company-payments-to-doctors.html

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Fundraiser for Peace on Gandhi’s birthday
Mon. Oct. 2, 6:30  – 9:30 p.m.
300 Bloor Street E. Bloor Party Room
Gandhian fundraiser for Ekta Parishad movement for peace and social justice
in India
All welcome.  Indian food, music, dancing! 
Contact jillcarrharris at gmail.com <mailto:jillcarrharris at gmail.com>   -
http://ektaparishad.com/

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Crazy Talks
Tues. Oct. 3, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
OISE, 252 Bloor W., Room 12-274.
Open forum on psych and mad politics. Join writer Erick Fabris and this
month's guest, Jai Mills, on advocating. Free. 
Contact: madly at teksavvy.com

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Four Short Talks That Change The Conversation On Inequality
Tues. Oct. 3, 5 - 6 p.m.
U of T Rotman School of Management 105 St George
The theme of the Fall 2017 issue of Rotman Management is inequality. Four
experts whose expertise is featured in the issue will each present a
12-minute TED-style talk. Free.
http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/ProfessionalDevelopment/Events/UpcomingEvents/
20171003Inequality

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Ride for Respect
Tues. Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Queen’s Park (College and University), march to T.O. City Hall
Our transit agency, the TTC, is about to set service standards and fare
levels for 2018. The problem is the TTC doesn't have enough money because
Mayor John Tory and Premier Wynne refuse to fairly fund the TTC. Join us as
we call for more service on all routes across the city, two hour fare
transfers, and truly affordable fare discounts for low and moderate income
riders.
https://www.facebook.com/events/336429933471210/

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Birthright: a War Story
Tuesday October 3, 7:30 pm 
Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St 
Birthright: a War Story is a feature length documentary showing how people
are being jailed, physically violated and even put in danger of dying as a
radical, right wing movement tightens its grip on the United States. There
is an aggressive campaign to take control of reproductive health care and to
allow states, courts and religious doctrine‎ to govern when and how we will
bear children. This is a real life "handmaid's tale". Everyone who supports
reproductive justice for all should see this film at its first Canadian
showing. 
Trailer: https://www.birthrightfilm.com/

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Interested in Joining OCAP? 
New Members Info Session to get involved with the Ontario Coalition Against
Poverty
Tuesday, October 3, 6 pm
353 Sherbourne Street, Upper Friendship Room
We will talk about how to get involved in the organization and the different
ways members contribute to campaigns and building poor people's movements.
Just send us a quick email at ocap at tao.ca or call at 416-925-6939 to let us
know you are coming. If you're unable to make it to this session, but are
interested in joining, let us know and we can set something up with you.
http://ocap.ca/

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Webinar with Paul Hawkin on Climate Solutions 
Wed. Oct. 4, 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. EDT
http://securityandsustainabilityforum.org/webinar-drawdown-60-minutes-with-p
aul-hawken-8903

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Shut it Uncle Bob: Addressing Racism from Friends, Family and Loved Ones 
Wednesday Oct 4, 1 - 4 p.m.
George Brown College, 200 King St. E, B155, Workshop Room, Career Centre
What do we do when we hear problematic things from people we can't throw
away? This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism
from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage
with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common
behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing
the harmful impact of racist behaviors, beliefs and language will be
explored. Participants will learn a number of techniques that take into
account balancing relationships and creating long term sustained progress
and change while understanding the roots of prejudice and tapping into the
individual’s capacity for empathy. Accessibility: FREE || vegan foods with
gluten free options available 
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/shut-it-uncle-bob-addressing-racism-from-friends
-family-and-loved-ones-tickets-38006083218

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Maximum Canada: Why 35 million Canadians are not enough
With Doug Saunders, Globe and Mail international affairs columnist
Wed. October 4, 7 pm
Room 140, University College, 15 King's College Circle, U of T
Part of Science for Peace's weekly series of free public lectures
www.scienceforpeace.ca/1157

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Sisters In Spirit Vigils
Wed. October 4
5 p.m., Native Women’s Resource Centre, 191 Gerrard Street East
6 pm., Allen Gardens (Dundas and Gerrard)
6:30 pm, YMCA Women's Shelter
October 4th is a day where we honour the lives of Missing and Murdered
Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG). Please come out to celebrate and
remember the lives of our mothers, sisters, aunties, grandmothers and
friends that have been taken from us too soon leaving behind a legacy of
memories and loved ones.

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Mindfest
Wed. Oct. 4, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, U of T
Mindfest is an all-day interactive mental health and wellness fair. The day
includes interactive booths, guest speakers, a Mindfulness walk through the
city, and a movie screening of "The Other Half", at Innis Town Hall at 7:30
pm.
https://www.mindfest.ca/

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Rally for a Weapons-free York University
Wednesday, October 4, 2 pm
YU Divest, 4700 Keele Street
Our scholarships and bursaries are funded by York's investments in weapons
companies. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Textron Inc., and
Amphenol: these corporations all sell arms and military technology to
governments accused of war crimes around the world. York should no longer be
complicit in unjust wars, harming and displacing its community members and
their families. As one of the most diverse campuses in Canada, York
students, faculty, alumni and staff are disproportionately impacted by wars
fuelled by the arms trade and the growing refugee crisis. It's time for our
university to live up to its own stated commitment to social justice by
divesting from these companies. Join us in demanding a weapons-free York.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1635983939806525/

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B Inspired Talks 
Thur. Oct 5, 2 pm
Massey Hall, 178 Victoria Street
Business can be a remarkable tool for positive social and environmental
impact without sacrificing profit. Hear firsthand from the business leaders
building a more inclusive economy, and companies meeting the highest
standards of responsible business. $35. Following the Talks, the B Inspired
Street Festival will take place at Yonge Dundas Square, showcasing live
music, food, drinks, products and giveaways from B Corp brands. Join the
celebration of people using business as a force for good.
https://www.masseyhall.com/tickets/b-inspired-talks

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Forum: Corbyn, Sanders and the Labour Movement
Thursday, October 5, 7 - 9 pm
Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue
Join us for a panel discussion with Hilary Wainwright, Red Pepper Magazine
and Doug Henwood, Behind the News. The relative success of the Bernie
Sanders and Jeremy Corbyn campaigns have put left politics back on the
political map. This panel will seek to explore the role that the labour
movement played in the Sanders and Corbyn campaigns and consider whether
similar political campaigns have the potential to contribute to a renewed
and strengthened labour movement.
Facebook: http://bit.ly/2y7mvcq
Eventbrite: http://bit.ly/2fjFlpd

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Beat the Sugar Blues
Thur. Oct. 5, 7 - 8:30 p.m.
The Big Carrot Natural Food Market, 348 Danforth Ave. (Carrot Common Room
212. Stair access only. Entrance beside Book City on the Danforth)
Do you or someone you love have pre-diabetes? Ever been told to “watch your
blood sugar”? Struggling with fatigue, weight management or hormonal issues?
Then this lecture is for you! Join nutritionist, personal trainer and
diabetes expert Andria Barrett for a how-to session on blood sugar balance.
Kick your sugar addiction and lower your risk for diabetes and other chronic
diseases. Bring a friend, they probably need the advice too.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1456516417763882/

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13th
Fri. Oct. 6, 7 pm.
OISE, 252 Bloor W. Room 5-150.
Rebel Films screening of the 2016 documentary by Ava DuVernay about the U.S.
prison system and what it reveals about systemic racism. $4/pwyc. 
https://socialistaction.ca/

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, subscribe to the Energy Mix
newsletter
http://theenergymix.com/

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The Green Majority
Live Eco Radio Show every Friday from 11 am - Noon CIUT 89.5 FM
greenmajority.ca

Three Women
Feminist Radio every Monday 4 - 5 p.m. CIUT 89.5 FM

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

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

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Hot Docs
Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)
http://hotdocs.ca/

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing 
https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/

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