T.O. Greenspiration Events: Kitchen Table Climate Conversations

Mon Feb 10 08:34:31 EST 2020

It’s time Ontario said no to nuclear 

Why do we continue to operate six close-to-50-year-old reactors in an area surrounded by millions of people? Op Ed by Angela Bischoff, Ontario Clean Air Alliance

https://www.thespec.com/opinion-story/9840821-it-s-time-ontario-said-no-to-nuclear/  

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Solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en nation 2020

Sign this petition to tell the Trudeau government to end the support for Coastal Gas Link’s plans and to stop the use of the RCMP to enforce ongoing colonization 

https://bit.ly/2vjgr3G.

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Ban the "Fossils" from Climate Talks

Give the thumbs up here: https://campaigns.wedonthavetime.org/ban-the-fossils-from-climate-talks-df1b9743-1e4a-42f0-a034-01b6e5385d25 

Watch the 3-min. video here: https://youtu.be/eNIR5QO6DAw?t=1623 

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Car turds of carbon! 2 min. video 

https://www.pbs.org/video/carbon-car-tailpipe-solid-chunks/

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Study Confirms That the Full Degree of Harm of Antidepressants Is Not Reported

Multiple studies outlined in this article indicate a serious issue with the efficacy of antidepressant drugs, and the lengths that pharmaceutical companies go to hide potential dangers.

https://www.topbuzz.com/a/6789332081462739461

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Emergency Action: All out for Wet'suwet'en!

Mon. Feb. 10, 3 - 7 p.m.

Eglinton Park, 200 Eglinton Ave W

Please join us for an emergency rally for the International Day of Solidarity with the Wet'suwet'en as their resist the RCMP raids.

https://www.facebook.com/events/477082019638041/ 

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Mining Injustice Solidarity Network Presents: PDAC Mining Conference Teach-In

Mon. February 10, 7 - 8:30 pm

Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre, Dance Studio, 627 Queens Quay West

Every winter, the world of prospecting and mining gathers in Toronto, as our fair city plays host to the worlds largest mining conference, PDAC (Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada). The conference attracts executives and engineers from mining companies the world over.  Mining Injustice Solidarity Network will be partnering with Extinction Rebellion Toronto for an evening that will allow us all to ensure this year's PDAC is no different. Veteran organisers with MISN will give a 30 minute teach in covering what PDAC is and how it's structured, why it's an important place to disrupt, and what past interventions have looked like. This will be followed by a ZAP proposal session where we will brainstorm and kickstart the myriad actions that will make this PDAC one to remember!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1144413859235141/ 

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Australia is burning, COP 25 was a failure. What now?

Organized by Why Should I Care?

Mon. February 10, 7 - 9 p.m.

Madison Avenue Pub, 14 Madison Avenue (near Bloor and Spadina)

What happened at COP 25 and what does Canada need to do, both federally and provincially, in its aftermath? What do we need to be asking our MPs and MPPs? Speakers: The Hon. John Godfrey, former federal Liberal Cabinet minister, former advisor on climate change to the Wynne provincial government; Tim Grant, Green Party candidate, specialist on climate change, and acting as chair, Lynn McDonald, former NDP MP and environment critic.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/cop-25-now-what-tickets-88452143743   

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Waste Not Book Launch

Mon. Feb. 10, 7 - 9 p.m.

Jackman Humanities Institute, 170 St. George St, Room 100, U of T

Professor Tanhum Yoreh traces the development of bal tashḥit, the Jewish prohibition against wastefulness and destruction, from its biblical origins to the contemporary environmental movement. Waste Not provides a comprehensive intellectual history of this concept, charting its evolution from the Bible through classical rabbinic literature, commentaries, codes of law, responsa, and the works of modern environmentalists. This book supports conversations about faith, consumption and waste, and provides a foundation for understanding the prohibition as an environmental ethic for today and tomorrow.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/waste-not-book-launch-tickets-89660339489  

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Ontario Teachers’ Pension Protest

Hosted by Extinction Rebellion Toronto and Toronto 350.org

Tues. Feb. 11, noon - 1 p.m.

5650 Yonge St

We'll be outside the Ontario Teacher's Pension Plan offices offering passersby the choice of free coal (provided by the pension plan) and free apples (provided by actual retired teachers). The Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario has passed a motion directing their representative on the Ontario Teachers' Federation to divest from fossil fuels, but the Pension Fund isn't listening.  The OSSTF is presenting a similar motion at their annual meeting in March, but the Pension Plan will probably ignore them too.  Youth from Bristol have begged the plan not to expand their local airport, but the Pension fund managers are ignoring them.

https://www.facebook.com/events/209670636882842/ 

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Toronto’s February Homeless Memorial 

Tuesday February 11, noon - 1 pm

Church of the Holy Trinity, 19 Trinity Square (behind Eaton's Centre)

The memorial will take place outdoors at the Church of the Holy Trinity and will be followed by a lunch indoors.

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Community Forum on the Climate Crisis

Wednesday, February 12, 7 pm

OISE, 252 Bloor Street West, Rm 3311

Extinction Rebellion Toronto, Science for Peace and Toronto350 present the latest in the bi-weekly "Heading for Extinction" series of discussions. This forum is a place for community members to hear different aspects of the climate and ecological catastrophe, ask questions and engage with other concerned members of the public. On Feb 12th, Dr. Richard Sandbrook will present The Politics of the Great Transition, 2020-2050. What will politics look like in the next 30 years if we're to successfully avert the unfolding climate and ecological catastrophe?

https://www.facebook.com/events/477721436254475/

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Composting Workshop with Mike Nevin

Wed. Feb. 12, 2 - 4 p.m.

BF 323, Bancroft Building, 4 Bancroft Ave, U of T

Learn about Mike Nevin’s role as composting facilitator at FoodShare, and about the different techniques of composting they use to compost upwards of two tons of food scraps per month, feeding their own and other gardens with finished compost.

https://www.facebook.com/events/765628620586175/

https://campusagriculture.wordpress.com/2020/01/30/composting-workshop-with-mike-nevin/

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The War on the Poor: Poverty and Resistance in the Neoliberal Era

Thur. Feb. 13, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Global Labour Research Centre

4700 Keele Street

The Global Labour Research Centre (GLRC) is pleased to present this event with John Clarke, Packer Visitor in Social Justice, and contributions from anti-poverty activists from the Jane-Finch community.

https://www.facebook.com/events/121218445785966/ 

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High Minded: Microcosmos

Thur. Feb. 13, 8:30 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst

Embark on an Alice-sized journey through the ecstatic wonderland of the insect kingdom in one of the most remarkable nature docs of all time. Capering crickets, dueling beetles—and an unforgettable snail love scene—the weird and wonderful dramas of our tiny kin unfold in breathtaking, close-up view. Shot over three years without any special effects, this kaleidoscopic work reminds us of our innate connectivity to the natural world, and attests to the transformative power of wonder. Like a bee gorged on pollen, Microcosmos will leave you buzzing for days.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=110370~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Outreach&utm_campaign=HDCSeries&utm_content=HMMicrocosmos 

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Seed Processing Work(er) Bee: Lettuce get ready for Spring!

Wed Feb. 13, 6:30 pm

Church of St. Stephen in-the-Fields, 365 College St

Bring your seeds and your seedy pals! No experience necessary. All are welcome! Light snacks will bee provided :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/2550282501965859/

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Rally for Peace - We are United

Fri. Feb. 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Meet at Queens Park and march to US Consulate

Join us in solidarity with the rest of the world as we rally for peace and against the current threat of war!

https://www.facebook.com/events/600296184086536/

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No More Silence

15th Annual Strawberry Ceremony

Fri.  Feb. 14, 12:30 pm

Toronto Police Headquarters, 40 College St (close to Bay)

On February 14th we come together in solidarity with the women who started this vigil over 25 years ago in Vancouver's DTES, and with the marches and rallies that will be taking place across this land. We stand in defense of our lives and to demonstrate against the complicity of the state in the ongoing genocide of Indigenous women and the impunity of state institutions and actors (police, RCMP, coroners' offices, the courts, and an indifferent federal government) that prevents justice for all Indigenous peoples.

https://www.facebook.com/events/349475845922208/ 

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Multiculturalism And Interculturalism: A Constitutional Provision vs. An Abstraction

Fri. Feb. 14, 3 - 5 p.m.

Robert Gill Theatre 214 College, U of T

Colloquium to address multiculturalism (and interculturalism) from a Canadian perspective, with scholars, artists and lawyers. Panelists will treat and debate multiculturalism from their research interest and/or field of expertise perspectives. Q&A will follow the presentations. Feb 14 from 3-5 pm. Free.

https://www.cdtps.utoronto.ca/events/colloquium-multiculturalism-and-interculturalism

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1919 Book Drive for Prison libraries in Canada

Fri. Feb. 14, 4 - 7 p.m.

Carssu - Caribbean Studies Students' Union, 40 Wilcocks St. (500C), U of T

Support the right to read for all incarcerated folks by donating your fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, art books, books on social movements, legal reference material, skill mastery and learning materials, and books about indigenous cultures and history by indigenous authors in reasonable condition.

https://www.facebook.com/events/440195746860570/

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Kitchen Table Climate Conversations Training

Sat. Feb. 15, 9:30 - 4 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave. (St. George subway station)

These conversations could take place at kitchen tables, in living rooms, or in churches or libraries.  The key element is that they are for small groups, and there is time to share hopes and concerns, and ideas for change, as well as to learn about the challenge we face. Cost $20 or pwyc, donations welcome for travel fund, we welcome people from all across Ontario and we can offer overnight billets on Feb 14 for those travelling. Lunch is included and all materials will be provided. Please register by Thur. For more info: lyn at climatefast.ca 

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/kitchen-table-climate-conversation-training-day-tickets-88028785467  

If you're unable to attend, you can listen to this 1-hour webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/recording/7192034600634702347      

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Family Day: Youth Unstoppable

Mon. Feb. 17, 5:45 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst

Get inspired by a remarkable network of young people standing up to help shape their world in this vibrant look at the rise of the Global Youth Climate Movement. Shot over the course of a decade by Canadian director Slater Jewell-Kemker, who was 15 when she began documenting the untold stories of youth on the front lines of climate change, this urgent and timely doc shows us a powerful vision for the future of our planet, and the generation who will lead us there. Free for kids under 16

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=113614~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Outreach&utm_campaign=HDCSeries&utm_content=FDYouthUnstoppable 

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Family Day: The Elephant Queen

Mon. Feb. 17, 12:45 p.m.

Bloor Hot Docs, Bloor and Bathurst

Travel across the African savannah and into the heart of an elephant family, led by Athena, a mother who will do everything in her power to protect her herd when they are forced to leave their waterhole. For four years, filmmakers Mark Deeble and Victoria Stone lived up close and personal with these majestic creatures, capturing their intimate moments and discovering their striking similarity to humans. Narrated by Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Elephant Queen is a compelling story of unbreakable familial bonds and an unwillingness to give up—a touching tribute to a vanishing species. Free for kids under 16.

https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=113107~fff311b7-cdad-4e14-9ae4-a9905e1b9cb0&utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Outreach&utm_campaign=HDCSeries&utm_content=FDElephant

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OPG & Enbridge vs. Our Climate and Our Pocketbooks

Mon. Feb. 24, 7 p.m.

Friends House, 60 Lowther (St. George subway station)

Enbridge Gas wants to build a giant pipeline through Hamilton to allow Ontario to increase imports of fracked gas from the US. This will mean a huge increase in greenhouse gases from OPG's gas-fired generating plants. Fortunately, we have alternatives. Learn more here. Hosted by the Ontario Clean Air Alliance.

https://www.facebook.com/events/173270727262687/ 

For more info: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/stop-the-polluting-hamilton-pipeline/ 

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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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