T.O. Greenspiration Events: #NeverFord

Sun May 27 21:59:10 EDT 2018

The election is Thur. June 7th

Vote in advance if you can - until and including Wed. May 30. 

Find out how and where to vote on June 7th or in advance polls:

https://www.elections.on.ca/en.html

And volunteer a few hours on an election campaign of your choosing. That's how people get elected, through people power and small donations. Don't forget you'll get up to 75% back next time you claim taxes.

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#NeverFord - Join a phone bank to Stop Ford

Leadnow is coordinating a Stop Ford campaign. Can you spend a few hours from the comfort of your own home, with your own phone? Or join a phone bank:

Sat. June 2, 2 - 4 p.m.

Tues. June 5, 7 - 9 p.m.

Both events are at Stephen-in-the-Fields Church on College Street, 103 Bellevue Ave. (corner of College and Bellevue, just east of Bathurst St.) 

https://www.leadnow.ca/phonebank/

Or email Doug Lash <dglash at rogers.com>

Doug Ford isn’t “for the little guy” – he’s a mercenary for the millionaire class

The good news is that Andrea Horwath and the NDP are offering the beginnings of that alternative – and Ontarians are starting to pay attention.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/true-north/2018/may/25/doug-ford-isnt-for-the-little-guy-hes-a-mercenary-for-the-millionaire-class

Watch GPO leader Mike Schreiner "infiltrate the debate" by answering the debate questions that were asked May 27th.

https://gpo.ca/2018/05/26/infiltrate-the-debate/

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Both the NDP and the Green Party have called for the closure of the Pickering Nuclear Station in Aug. 2018 and immediate decommissioning to create jobs as well as more water power imports from Quebec. The Libs and PC's have called for Pickering to be extended until 2024.

http://www.cleanairalliance.org/where-the-parties-stand-on-closing-the-pickering-nuclear-station/   

Ford and Wynne wrong on electricity costs

NDP and Greens have the right idea about closing Pickering for cheaper opportunities, writes Angela Bischoff

https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/8628808-ford-and-wynne-wrong-on-electricity-costs/?s=n1 

Ontario Greens challenge big parties to commit to 100 % renewable energy by 2050

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2018/05/24/news/ontario-greens-challenge-big-parties-commit-100-cent-renewable-energy-2050

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What is Sanctuary Ontario? What is at stake in the Ontario elections?

http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org/node/1025

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Want to elect progressive, forward-thinking councillors in the Oct municipal election?  

Then Toronto Council Renewal Project (TCRP) is the group for you.  To foster cooperation, avoid duplication among groups and support one candidate who can win against dead-wood incumbents,  we are compiling a Directory which will include groups participating in the election, incumbents' voting record, candidate info, ward info and more.  The Directory will then be shared with participating groups. We need volunteers who will contribute a small amount of time to help TCRP realize this worthy goal.  

Please email: ss.how11 at gmail.com  

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Inside Out Toronto LGBT Film Festival

May 24 – Jun 3

TIFF Bell Lightbox 350 King W

The 27th edition of the festival that celebrates queer culture and history on film, features wide-ranging films that entertain, inspire and confront challenges in the LGBT community, plus panels, performances, parties and more. $14, stu/srs $10, galas/special screenings $15-$32, some free events. At TIFF & other venues. #InsideOut18

https://www.insideout.ca/torontofestival/ 

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Vote on Food and Farming 2018 – A Provincial Election Debate on Food Issues

Mon. May 28, 2 - 4 p.m.

Ryerson University Student Learning Centre, 341 Yonge

Do you eat? Then you’ll want to hear what the major parties are serving up for the future of your food in Ontario. Presented by Ryerson’s Centre for Studies in Food Security, Sustain Ontario, and the Toronto Food Policy Council. Free. 

https://ryerson.ca/foodsecurity/events/2018/05/vote-on-food 

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Bike Month

May 28 - June 30

Hundreds of interesting and fun things to do, including rides, guided bike tours, festivals, art shows, film screenings, and so much more.

http://bikemonth.ca/events    

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#Bigfeels: Creating Space For Mental Health In The Arts

Mon - Wed. May 28 - May 30

Artscape Wychwood Barns, 601 Christie

Symposium to explore the intersectionalities of mental health and the arts with workshops, panels, breakout sessions and more. May 28-30. $20-$85 (subsidy available). Pre-register.

https://workmanarts.com/programs-events/current/bigfeels-creating-space-for-mental-health-in-the-arts/ 

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A Town Hall Focused on Gender Equity

Public · Hosted by Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic and YWCA Toronto

Tues. May 29, 9 - 10:30 a.m.

YWCA, 87 Elm Street

Join us for a special Election Town Hall focused on gender equity. This Town Hall is an opportunity to hear from local representatives of political parties about their respective plans to eliminate gender-based violence as well as to address the systemic issues that underpin it, including safe, affordable housing; affordable child care; and poverty.

https://www.facebook.com/events/189812154998953/ 

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7 Practices of Highly Effective Change Agents 

Tuesday May 29, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Metro Hall, Room 310, 55 John Street

In this workshop, Bob Willard will distill lessons from his book The Sustainability Champion’s Guidebook about practices of effective change leaders, and provide practical guidance on how to convince others to want to make the change that you propose, even if you have limited position influence. $25. 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/workshop-7-practices-of-highly-effective-change-agents-with-dr-bob-willard-tickets-45626359670 

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Active Listening / Crisis De-escalation Workshop

Tues. May 29, 6 - 9 p.m.

Join Students for Barrier-free Access for a workshop that aims to provide participants with skills and tools to engage in active listening and to employ it in de-escalation. Workshop attendees will learn the basic listening sequence, the panic-stretch-comfort model, and collectively build strategies for de-escalation.

https://www.facebook.com/events/171754710156926/ 

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ReelAbilities Film Festival

Tues. May 29 - Jun 4

Various venues 

ReelAbilities Film Festival: Toronto (RAFFTO), Canada’s largest film festival dedicated to showcasing Deaf and disability cultures returns for its third year with 25 films. Screening in various venues in Toronto, the 2018 RAFFTO lineup includes Canadian premieres from Brazil, Canada, China, Poland, Spain and the U.S. All films w/ open captioning or subtitles.

http://reelabilities.org/toronto/

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Living up to John Dillon's Legacy: Fidelity in Indigenous Rights and Ecological Justice

Wed. May 30, 7 - 9 p.m.

Church Of The Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square (behind Eaton's Centre, off Bay)

An evening with the KAIROS community to remember and highlight the work of our colleague John Dillon and to look forward in our work for Indigenous rights and ecological justice.  Evening will include guest speakers and music. 

https://secure.kairoscanada.org/civicrm/event/info?id=89&reset=1   

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How to Save the World in a Hurry

Wed. May 30 - Thurs. May 31

Room 140, University College, 15 King’s College Circle, U of T

This two-day event will develop a list of public policy innovations to simultaneously reduce six global threats: war and weapons • global warming • famine • pandemics • mass radiation exposure • cyber attacks. 

https://tosavetheworld.ca/tickets/  

https://tosavetheworld.ca/the-forum-30-31-may-2018/ 

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Shifting the Narrative on Mental Health: An intersectional inquiry on corruption, causality, community and recovery 

Thurs, May 31, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Hart House, U of T 

The conference will focus on ‘shifting the narrative’ from the psychiatric disease model to the relational/recovery model, and on the ideological and macro-economic forces that are stacked against that eventuality. Speakers include Robert Whitaker.

https://smartexpat.com/canada/toronto/whats-on/sports-leisure-shopping/shifting-the-narrative-on-mental-health-5ab288fb22b32 

https://www.madinamerica.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Shifting-the-Narrative-conf-program-2018-2.pdf

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Journeys to Justice: Reflections on Canadian Christian Activism - book launch

Thursday, May 31, 6 p.m AGM. 7:30 Book Launch/Public Event.

The Mary Ward Centre, 70 Saint Mary Street

Joe Gunn, CPJ's executive director, will introduce his new book to “Journeys to Justice.” The book features interviews with ten key people who have been active in social justice struggles across Canada for many years. Next, we'll hear readings and commentary from a panel of contributors to the book.

https://cpj.ca/journeys   

https://www.facebook.com/events/967937563369163/ 

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Water/Bodies: Healing Trauma, Celebrating Resilience

Thursday, May 31, 6:30 p.m. free dinner, 7 p.m. lecture in the Cathedral Centre

65 Church St. (Corner Church and Adelaide, entrance on Church St)

Join us for a panel discussion on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Two-Spirit people, and Girls, and how it is connected to violence against creation. Our panel will also discuss healing from trauma, and how ceremonial connection with the waters and lands guides community-based resilience.

https://www.facebook.com/events/211684269437168/ 

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Vision Zero Challenge Kick-Off

Thur. May 31, 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Brookfield Institute, 20 Dundas W #921

Launch of an 8-week competition where participants will work in teams or independently to develop innovative and data-driven solutions to make Toronto’s streets safer for everyone today and in the future. Free.

http://www.visionzerotochallenge.ca/

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Engineers Without Borders Fundraiser

Thur. May 31, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Centre for Social Innovation, 215 Spadina

Guests will mingle over food and drink, then listen to a panel of prominent speakers discuss issues related to sustainable development, education and technology in the developing world.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ewb-toronto-fundraiser-2018-tickets-45012269911

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Death, Dying & Community

Thur. May 31, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

The Village Healing Centre, 240 Roncesvalles

A personal exploration into end-of-life tasks. By donation. Last Thursday of every month.

www.awakenintoronto.org 

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Kwe Performance Series: Quantum Tangle

Friday, June 1, Doors 9 pm I Show 9:30 pm

Gladstone Hotel, North Ballroom, 1214 Queen Street West

Native Women in the Arts kicks off National Indigenous History Month with an exciting new edition of our celebrated Kwe Performance Series featuring Juno award-winning artists Quantum Tangle, sister duo Dawn & Shawna Redskye, and Tkaronto’s own DJ Jams.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kwe-performance-series-quantum-tangle-tickets-45740871177 

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Modified 

June 1 to 7, daily at 1:30 pm and 6:40 pm

Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton (east of Yonge)

MODIFIED is a feature documentary about a mother-daughter investigative journey that asks why genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are not labeled on food products in Canada and the US, despite being labeled in 64 countries around the world. Interweaving the personal and the political, Modified follows the grassroots effort to label GMOs in Canada and the US, exposing the cozy relationship between the agribusiness industry and our governments. The film makes a strong case for a more sustainable and transparent food system. Winner of 6 festival awards.

http://www.modifiedthefilm.com 

https://www.facebook.com/events/199676333974885/ 

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To the Ends of the Earth 

Fri. June 1, 7 p.m.

310 Danforth, Eastminster United Church (Chester Subway)

Cinema Politica Danforth invites you to join us for a free screening of this new film by David Lavallée. The film follows concerned citizens living at the frontiers of extreme oil and gas extraction, bearing witness to a global crossroads. They call for human ingenuity to rebuild society at the end of the fossil fuel era. Speakers include: Angela Bischoff and more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1630501760402677/   

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Inglorious Women

Fri. Jun 1, 7:30 p.m.

St. Andrew's Church, 73 Simcoe

Concert inspired by #MeToo revelations in our musical and theatre communities, in support of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic. $20, adv $15.

Ph. 647-637-7491

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June 2018 Tenant School

Saturdays June 2 and June 9

Address will be sent to registrants.

The Federation of Metro Tenants' Association is offering this free training and classes are taught by experienced lawyers and community advocates. Learn about your rights under the law such as how to get repairs done, fight evictions and challenge unfair rent increases. The school is an opportunity to meet other tenants and strategize about ways you can work with each other and work with your local government to accomplish shared goals. Call 416-413-9442 or write to totenantschool at torontotenants.org to obtain a registration form.

https://goo.gl/forms/8tpYPWKcX2xx86yt1 

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100 In 1 Day

Sat. June 2

Dozens of enviro events at various Toronto locations

100In1Day Toronto is part of a growing global movement that is changing how people interact with their cities. It provides residents with a platform to showcase their ideas aimed to spark change in their communities. 

http://www.100in1day.org/city/toronto/

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Our Cities On Our Stages: An Inclusion Symposium

Sat. June 2, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Centre for Social Innovation Annex, 720 Bathurst

Bad Dog Theatre Company presents Year 3 of its diversity and inclusion conference, with workshops, presentations and discussion panels for improv & comedy performers, teachers, producers and supporters.

https://baddogtheatre.com/our-cities-on-our-stages 

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Learn To Camp And Experience The Great Outdoors

Sat. Jun 2, 2 p.m.

Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College

The Parks Canada team will show you how to get started with camping right here in the GTA. Attendees will learn: how to plan and pack for a camping trip; use of basic camping gear; respecting wildlife and the natural environment; a brief introduction to Rouge National Urban Park.

Ph. 416-393-7746

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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

http://www.greenmajority.ca   

Democracy Now

Mon – Fri. 10 – 11 a.m. CIUT 89.5 FM

https://www.democracynow.org/

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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)

https://hotdocscinema.ca/

Game Changers - Inspiring Women

http://hotdocscinema.ca/c/game-changers

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

https://nowtoronto.com/search/event/community-events/

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Subscribes, unsubscribes and submissions: angela at cleanairalliance.org

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