T.O. Greenspiration Events: Happy IWD

Sun Mar 3 12:08:31 EST 2019

Let's' Talk About a Green New Deal for Canada

https://theleap.org/portfolio-items/green-new-deal/ 

The NDP's only hope is a Green New Deal for Canada

"If the NDP want to turn their fortunes around by October, their best (and maybe only) hope is to bring the bold vision of a Green New Deal to Canada."

https://www.nationalobserver.com/2019/02/26/opinion/ndps-only-hope-green-new-deal-canada 

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Protect Ontario’s endangered species from Doug Ford

First he scrapped climate change legislation. Then he fired his environmental watchdog. Now Doug Ford is going after Ontario’s Endangered Species Act.

https://act.greenpeace.org/page/37818/action/1 

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Another Century of Fossil Use Could Eliminate Cloud Cover, Trigger 8.0°C of Additional Warming

https://theenergymix.com/2019/02/27/another-century-of-fossil-use-could-eliminate-cloud-cover-trigger-8-0c-of-additional-warming/ 

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Ten must-see movies about energy and climate change

https://www.ryerson.ca/cue/news-events/blog/2018/03/ten-must-see-movies-about-energy-and-climate-change/ 

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Stop Methylmercury Poisoning of Indigenous People at Muskrat Falls

https://www.change.org/p/stop-methylmercury-poisoning-of-indigenous-people-at-muskrat-falls

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A City Left Behind: Poverty Reduction, Election Promises, and the 2019 Budget 

Social Planning Toronto’s report A City Left Behind: Poverty Reduction, Election Promises, and the 2019 Budget looks at how well city council is doing in making progress on its election promises on poverty reduction.

Full report and Exec Summary are available online here: https://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/city_left_behind 

Toronto Star published a piece on election promises https://www.thestar.com/news/city_hall/2019/02/26/report-says-toronto-council-falling-behind-on-election-pledges-to-reduce-poverty.html 

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Canadian Tire and Home Depot: protect our health and pull toxic glyphosate from your shelves

https://actions.sumofus.org/a/canadian-tire-and-home-depot-protect-our-health-and-pull-toxic-glyphosate-from-your-shelves/ 

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Activist Appreciation and Support Circle – on the 15th ann. of Tooker’s passing

Sun. March 3, 7 - 9 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther (St. George Subway)

Activism takes enormous courage and strength. But activism can take its toll on our mental health and well-being. We’ve lost great activists including Dave Vasey and Tooker Gomberg. Many of us have or will experience burn out at some point. Let’s gather to share, support and celebrate each other. How do we manage intense emotions as activists, from personal events in our lives, to political issues and group dynamics? Let’s talk about self-compassion and share personal strategies that work. Join us for a stress free, calming, kind gathering. Facilitated by long-time activists Lyn Adamson and Angela Bischoff. Free, all welcome. Wheelchair accessible.

https://www.facebook.com/events/308525159702528/

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Closing the Loop

Mon. March 4, 6 p.m.

OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West

Closing The Loop is the world's first feature length documentary on the circular economy, presented by Prof. Dr. Wayne Visser, a global sustainability expert, & Graham Ehlers Sheldon, a two-time Telly Award & Emmy Award winner. Features innovative cases on going from a take-make-waste linear economy to a borrow-use-return zero-waste economy.

More information about the film, including a trailer, can be found here: http://www.closingtheloopfilm.com/ 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/closing-the-loop-global-screening-event-with-the-city-of-toronto-cec-tickets-56510171444 

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What to Expect in the Coming Election? Policy Insights from Political Insiders

Tues. March 5, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Max Bell School of Public Policy, The University Club of Toronto, Will carbon pricing, immigration, budget deficits, taxes, international trade, foreign policy, China, and indigenous reconciliation be key parts of the campaign? How will the Liberal government convince Canadians to renew its mandate? Which policy weaknesses will the Conservatives try to exploit? How can the NDP stay relevant and leverage its influence as the third party? McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy has assembled a panel of connected political insiders for a breakdown of what to expect in the next federal election. Introduction: Christopher Ragan, Director of the Max Bell School. Panelists: Brian Topp, Ken Boessenkool, Amanda Alvaro. $25

https://max-bell-school-of-public-policy.ticketleap.com/event-federal-election-campaign/details 

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Water and the City: Revitalizing Our Urban Spaces

Tuesday, March 5, 7 p.m.

Evergreen Brickworks 550 Bayview Ave, Atrium

Don't miss this chance to see 7 fascinating short films on urban watersheds at Evergreen Brickworks. Although rivers and waterfronts are critical to the health of cities, many are in need of revitalization or transformation. From Saint John to Milwaukee to San Francisco and others, these films share glimpses of the inspiring journeys of individuals and groups as they took very different actions to protect their water, often against substantial odds. Free. Part of WaterDocs.

https://www.waterdocs.ca/waterdocs2019/waterandthecity   

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An Evening with 'Me Too' Movement Founder Tarana Burke

Tuesday, March 5, 6 - 9 p.m.

Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor Street West

In honour of International Women's Day, join Me Too Movement founder, Tarana Burke, for a riveting discussion on the fight to advance gender equity worldwide. Hear directly from Tarana and then listen as she sits down with CBC Fresh Air host Nana aba Duncan to discuss her global campaign to combat sexual harassment, abuse and assault. Co-hosted by the Women's Legal Education and Action Fund (LEAF) and Consent Comes First Ryerson's Office of Sexual Violence Support and Education. All proceeds from the evening will go to funding LEAF's advocacy to advance the equality rights of women and girls in Canada.

https://www.facebook.com/events/662262594188856/ 

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Being a Woman at Work 

Tuesday, March 5, 3 pm

In advance of International Women’s Day 2019, we're having a special Facebook Live event. We want to tackle the barriers women face all too often and explore potential solutions.

http://www.donewaiting.ca/fb_live_being_a_woman_at_work

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Emotions And Activism: It’s Complicated

Wed. March 6, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

200 King St E

Emotions, emotions, emotions. We know we have them, and we hear we shouldn’t act on them. So, what to do with them? Emotions can feel like a very complicated subject, especially when you are a change-maker and emotions seem to be present in all the work that we do. In this workshop of the series Sustaining Our Change-Making: Your Anti-Burnout Coping Series, we will be looking into emotions and activism. Together, we will learn about emotions, how to recognise them, name them, and how to use them when we are trying to create change in our communities.  

https://www.facebook.com/events/2117605671885344/ 

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Dance for the People

Wed. March 6, 5:45 -7:45 pm

House of VR, 639 Queen Street West

Dance for the People is back. DFTP is a really fun event that uses under-used spaces in the city to throw after-work dance parties. It's a pay what you can / sliding scale event that is open and an inclusive space where people of all ages are welcome and encouraged to join. DFTP is part of a growing number of wellness-focused initiatives that focus on physical and mental well-being. It is a community building event that encourages intergenerational and diverse people to come together to share space and time together. A few dancefloor guidelines:  - Keep dance space and floor clear of personal items. - No talking on the dancefloor.  - No photos of the dancefloor. - Enthusiastic CONSENT required before dancing with or touching someone.  A diverse range of music will be played including salsa, afro-beats, electronic and hip-hop and more! All proceeds will be going to support the sponsorship of a Syrian refugee family.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2069774126435669/ 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-for-the-people-extra-special-event-tickets-55618980869?aff=ebdssbdestsearch 

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The Panama Papers

Wed. March 6, 6:30 p.m.

Thur. March 7, 6:45 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs (at Bathurst)

In 2015, an explosive collection of 11.5 million documents was leaked to journalists revealing vast and coordinated corruption among the world's elite. This exposure of secretive offshore companies for widespread tax evasion and money laundering incriminated world leaders, political and public officials, celebrities and major public figures in everything from fraud to government bribes to election meddling to murder. In this galvanizing doc, director Alex Winter shares the stories of the journalists who worked secretly to ensure the story's release, the immediate and unsettling backlash from those exposed, and the ongoing consequences that strike at the heart of the biggest themes of our times.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=72924~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&utm_source=eBulletin&utm_medium=2019.02.28HDC&utm_campaign=DocSoup&utm_content=DSPanama   

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Small Modular Reactors in Canada - Webinar

Thursday, March 7, noon

Since the world has turned away from building nuclear reactors and chosen a more sustainable and renewable future, the nuke industry is now touting Small Modular Nuclear Reactors (SMNRs or SMRs) as the industry's new hope. With the help of Canadian gov't subsidies, they're hoping to roll out a fleet in Canada's north to power mining and other industries. Learn about why this is such a dangerous and costly energy option. Webinar with Dr. M.V. Ramana.

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/43fed581cd360276cde7dc3c8da9331e 

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#JustTheFacts: Climate Action - We have 11 years to act

Thur. March 7, 7 p.m.

University College, 15 King's College Circle, Rm 140

Our panel will discuss what needs to be done to limit global warming to 1.5°C, what solutions already exist, what challenges solution implementation faces, and what we each can do to reduce our carbon footprint and take informed climate action. Free.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/justthefacts-climate-action-we-have-11-years-to-act-tickets-57060899687  

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Fighting for Labour Rights: A Public Health Issue

Thur. March 7, 5 - 8 p.m.

Dalla Lana School of Public Health, 155 College St, 7th Floor

Join the Decent Work and Health Network, the Fight for $15 & Fairness, and the Dalla Lana School of Public Health Students' Association for a labour advocacy symposium that addresses these questions: “Fighting for Labour Rights as Public Health advocates”. The event will feature speakers who are advocates in the health and migrant justice communities. We will also have a hands-on “Know Your Rights” workshop leaving you with detailed knowledge on the labour laws that shape Ontarians’ health.

https://www.15andfairness.org/dwhn_march7_19?utm_campaign=onwide_02_27_19&utm_medium=email&utm_source=decentworknow 

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Travel as a Political Act

Thur. March 7, 1 - 2 p.m.

Toronto City Hall (Queen and Bay)

Rick Steves is one of today's most popular travel writers. Hear him talk about the new edition of his classic work, Travel as a Political Act, where he explores what we can all do to be better, smarter and more thoughtful travelers as the world changes and local, national and international politics change conditions on the ground.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1203447533156796/ 

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International Women’s Day Rally + March

Sat. March 9, 11 a.m, Rally at OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor W. 

March starts at 1 p.m. to Ryerson for a Fair at 2 p.m.

Toronto holds the largest International Women’s Day march in North America. Come raise your voice! Organized by Women Working with Immigrant Women & IWD Toronto Organizing Committee https://iwdtoronto.ca/2019/02/04/the-journey-begins/ 

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http://theenergymix.com/ 

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

https://socialinnovation.org/community/events/  

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Hot Docs Bloor Cinema (Bloor and Bathurst)

https://hotdocscinema.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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