T.O. Greenspiration Events: Building a new world

Mon Apr 6 00:06:47 EDT 2020

We aren’t just stopping coronavirus. We’re building a new world

Restoring the status quo shouldn’t be our goal. De-carbonising the economy and strengthening social safety nets is the best way to ensure a more stable and prosperous society going forward. 1. Nationalise the fossil fuel and airline industries: the collapse in oil prices has created a remarkable opportunity to end the climate emergency. 2. Invest in public works projects on an enormous scope and scale: not by building roads and airports that will reinforce the failed fossil fuel economy, but by investing in a green stimulus plan which would create millions of new jobs over the next decade. 3. Strengthen social safety nets: we must declare healthcare, housing, and jobs as a human right, core parts of the Green New Deal. https://thecorrespondent.com/385/we-arent-just-stopping-coronavirus-were-building-a-new-world/50969842770-5f4ae7d8

Capitalism Is the Disease: Mike Davis on the Coronavirus Crisis

Brilliant 90 min. video recording. In this virtual teach-in, historian Mike Davis offered his appraisal of the crisis so far, discussed the urgent need for international solidarity to end this (and future) pandemics, and took questions from the digital audience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOp9G5hoQnM

Noam Chomsky: Coronavirus - What is at stake?

33 min. video. The neo-liberal plague has handed public health interests over to private tyranny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-N3In2rLI4

Coronavirus Could Infect Privacy and Civil Liberties Forever

The coronavirus pandemic is one massive testbed for surveillance capitalism. More specifically, it's a testbed for new, much more large-scale forms of surveillance.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonchandler/2020/03/23/coronavirus-could-infect-privacy-and-civil-liberties-forever/ 

350.org has joined hundreds of organizations worldwide today to call for a united global response to COVID-19 that follows five key principles for a just recovery:

Put people’s health first, no exceptions. Provide economic relief directly to the people. Help our workers and communities, not corporate executives. Create resilience for future crises. Build solidarity and community across borders – do not empower authoritarians. Read them in detail and add your name in support of the 5 principles for a just recovery.

https://350.org/just-recovery/ 

Historian Yuval Noah Harari says we can choose what the world looks like when the pandemic is over

"We'll be different, but it's not predetermined. It's up to us to decide... For instance, we need to decide between totalitarian surveillance and citizen empowerment... We have to be aware that this crisis could change the face of education, the job market, everything."

https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/historian-yuval-noah-harari-says-we-can-choose-what-the-world-looks-like-when-the-pandemic-is-over-1.5518091 

Outbreak reveals radical climate idea: Economic 'degrowth'

Some climate-focused economists see the COVID-19 pandemic as an unwitting experiment for a radical strategy to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions. The concept is called "degrowth." "The global response to the coronavirus crisis shows that governments can take immediate, radical emergency measures, which go beyond purely economic concerns to protect the well-being of all"

https://www.eenews.net/stories/1062743761

The Wilds Beyond Climate Justice is an online gathering to open up places of power and imagination in response to climate collapse. Premised on the notion that strange gestures, strange organizations, and strange formulations are needed to meet this monstrous challenge, The Wilds Beyond Climate Justice Summit is an experiment to open up space for activities, actions, and conversations that lie outside the typical framework of climate justice. Together, we will explore what is possible at the end of hope. We aspire to lift up voices from the First Nations, from the Global South, and from those who plant flowers in the cracks of the Empire.

www.wildsbeyondclimatejustice.com

85% of Canadian troops ordered into isolation to prepare for COVID-19 operations

“My hope is that Canadians will heed this advice to protect themselves and ‘flatten the curve’ so we do not have to deploy our force,” the general said.

https://globalnews.ca/news/6770241/coronavirus-canada-military/

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Big Oil is using the coronavirus pandemic to push through the Keystone XL pipeline

By Bill McKibben. The oil industry saw its opening and moved with breathtaking speed to take advantage of this moment. This is heinous. But let’s be clear: the villains here are the oil industry and the big banks. And let’s further be clear: their villainy is not new. The oil industry knew about and lied about climate change for 30 years: they’ve prevented us from flattening the carbon curve, and set up a tragedy far greater even than coronavirus and one which will play out for decades to come.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/05/climate-crisis-villains-oil-industry-big-banks-pipelines 

Stop the Big Oil bailout 

While people scramble to pay rent and put food on the table during the COVID-19 crisis, our government is considering sinking $15 billion of our money to bailout Big Oil. Send a message to Trudeau and Morneau here.

https://actions.sumofus.org/a/send-a-message-to-stop-the-big-oil-bailout/

10 things you need to know as a barrel of Alberta oil is valued at less than a bottle of maple syrup

As fears intensify that the benchmark price for Alberta’s oilsands crude could drop below zero, we dig into what’s behind the crash, the phenomenon of ‘homeless crude’ and why new pipelines ultimately won’t solve the problem

https://thenarwhal.ca/10-things-you-need-to-know-as-a-barrel-of-alberta-oil-is-valued-at-less-than-a-bottle-of-maple-syrup/

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How to start a neighbourhood pod: https://bit.ly/pod-howto      

Digital campaign support: https://350.org/ask-digi/ 

Tool for students: https://www.cfs-fcee.ca/covid-19/

How to host an online memorial: bit.ly/online-memorial-howto  

CareMongering-TO: TO Community Response to COVID-19 https://www.facebook.com/groups/TO.Community.Response.COVID19/ 

Resources and Responses to COVID–19 - compilation by Broadbent Institute - includes workers, health care, housing, equity, provincial and federal gov't responses, financial aid/support, supports for students, seniors and children, and more

https://www.broadbentinstitute.ca/covid-19

Zoom Has A Dark Side — And An FBI Warning https://www.npr.org/2020/04/03/826129520/a-must-for-millions-zoom-has-a-dark-side-and-an-fbi-warning 

Learn more and order a Rain Barrel here: https://rainbarrel.ca/ 

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Cycling in the time of COVID-19 

https://www.cycleto.ca/news/cycling-time-covid-19 

Toronto Bike Brigade

The Toronto Bike Brigade, launched by Toronto lawyer Dave Shellnut, is a group of volunteers on bikes ready to deliver supplies and friendship to vulnerable people on behalf of community organizations or individuals in need during the COVID-19 pandemic in Toronto. If you’re healthy and want to help out your community, join the FB group and fill out the form:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2590493207940505/

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQ5ZdmZzUISXQaWGluLPwVe57atNltQvhbkJRDIY2q85UrxA/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2fPNNCPnB0vObuxEWd7jF71TNF8DYYh0AtKprAv32vw7Qk9u0LCk2iy6c

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Tell PM Trudeau: Close the gaps in COVID-19 Emergency Benefits so no one is left behind

https://you.leadnow.ca/petitions/tell-pm-trudeau-close-the-gaps-in-covid-19-emergency-benefits-so-no-one-is-left-behind

Support Migrant and Worker Justice Demands - Covid19 Response Must Leave No One Behind

1. Health care for all. 2. Worker protections. 3. Stop detentions and deportations, status for all. 4. Support the community. 5. Those that know, lead. 

https://migrantrights.ca/COVID19/ 

The basic income we want

https://www.basicincomecanada.org/the_basic_income_we_want

Ending Poverty: Making Basic Income Feasible in Canada

60 min. recording

https://www.youtube.com/watch

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Coronavirus is forcing Toronto to confront the rental housing crisis like never before

The pandemic has led many tenants to seriously consider the radical act of withholding rent, but will the global crisis lead to lasting change? “We’ve been shaved to the bone in this economy, and everyone was one accident away from not being able to make rent. And lo and behold, that accident happened to everyone at once.” 

https://nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/real-estate/coronavirus-rent-strike-housing-crisis-toronto/

Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada

https://globalnews.ca/news/6755825/rent-april-1-help-tenants-canada-coronavirus/

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Watch NFB films free 

https://www.nfb.ca/ 

Cinema Politica - screening truth to power

https://cinemapolitica.vhx.tv/

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The head of the UN just called for an immediate global ceasefire

"It is time to put armed conflict on lockdown and focus together on the true fight of our lives." Yes! Sign the petition in support.

https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/global_ceasefire_121/   

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Ontario's energy plans a gas, gas, gas 

Enbridge plan to build $204 million pipeline to carry fracked gas from the US into Ontario coincides with Ford government's push for more gas-powered electricity 

https://nowtoronto.com/news/ontario-enbridge-natural-gas-pipeline-fracking/

Petition to oppose Enbridge's fracked gas pipeline: https://www.cleanairalliance.org/stop-gas-pipeline/ 

Petition to call for a gas phase-out in Ontario: www.OntarioClimateAction.ca   

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Do I really need a Will?

Mon. April 6, 7 p.m.

In uncertain times like these, do I really need a Will? What is a Will? What are Powers of Attorney? What happens if I don’t have them?

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZBBe6Uk1TS-8Eh5DZd7AWg

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Ending War

Tues. April 7, 8 p.m.

Webinar with David Swanson - author, activist, journalist, executive director of World BEYOND War, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, and was awarded the 2018 Peace Prize by the U.S. Peace Memorial Foundation. Sponsored by the Dallas Peace and Justice Center, Pax Christi Dallas, Code Pink, and Veterans for Peace.

https://actionnetwork.org/events/free-webinar-david-swanson-on-ending-war   

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How to Facilitate Online: A Guide to Using Zoom

Tuesday April 7, 12:30 - 2 pm

Are you wondering how to lead engaging and dynamic meetings, workshops, and classes online? Attend this session, hosted by Peggy Sue Deaven, to learn practical tips to animate online spaces for large groups using Zoom.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/webinar-how-to-facilitate-online-a-guide-to-using-zoom-tickets-101728263976

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How to Use Zoom for Beginners

A free workshop to learn the basics, cool tips and tricks! With Steve Staples. 40 minutes.

Tuesday, April 7, 10 a.m. and noon

Wednesday, April 8, 10 a.m. and noon

Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. and noon

Register: https://publicresponse.wufoo.com/forms/ 

What every Zoom user needs to know about security https://www.publicresponse.ca/blog/2020/4/5/what-every-zoom-user-needs-to-know-about-security 

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Grieving Mindfully

Tues. April 7, 7 p.m.

Dr. Sameet Kumar, psychologist and author specializing in contemplative approaches to grief, bereavement and trauma, will guide us through a meditation based on the feelings of grief and loss and discuss the various emotional components and how mindfulness practice can assist us during these times.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_agcUMiysS9ufMJ6RNahjhQ

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Staying Awake: Mindfulness Through Uncertain Times

Wed. April 8, 7 p.m.

Vimilasara, a certified Mindfulness Teacher, Recovery Coach with over 30 years of practicing mindfulness, and one of the leading African-descent voices in the field of mindfulness and addiction.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wIPC4JYrRUiUaqsMLt_gUQ

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How to Beat Coronavirus Capitalism (Part 2)

Thur. April 9, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

This is a continuation of an online teach-in with Naomi Klein, Astra Taylor, and Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, with a musical performance by Lia Rose

You can watch the video of part one, from March 26, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5lxwLHRKaB0 

The current crisis is laying bare the extreme injustices and inequalities of our economic and social system. We are in a battle of visions for how we’re going to respond to this crisis. We will either be catapulted backward to an even more brutal winner-takes-all system — or this will be a wake-up call. Sponsored by Haymarket Books, The Leap, Debt Collective, and Democratic Socialists of America.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-beat-coronavirus-capitalism-part-2-tickets-101641592740

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Awareness of Trauma

Thur. April 9, 7 p.m.

Rami Shami has spent over 3 decades working in end of life care, and continues to during the pandemic. In this session he will share insights from the bedside, and discuss the trauma surrounding end of life as we move through a pandemic; the isolation and fear, the grief of all that has been lost and the anticipated grief of what is to come, and ways and the wisdom of his dying patients, as to how to be with these experiences and feelings.

https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_diHg0HWLQxScqd3mNfrTlQ

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For the best Canadian climate and energy news, read and subscribe to the Energy Mix newsletter

http://theenergymix.com/

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Centre for Social Innovation Events

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

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NOW magazine hosts a very comprehensive online events listing

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

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