[Sust-mar] : Upcoming events related to women, sustainability, climate change, water & children...

[Tamara Lorincz]

Upcoming Events September & October 2009 related to women, peace, sustainability, water, children, and the environment. Please circulate. 

 

 

(1)

TONIGHT: SIERRE LEONE & PEACE EDUCATION: "Me and you for laugh together" 

A presentation about peace education and life in Sierra Leone Thursday, September 3, 7:30 pm, Lutheran Church, 2096 Windsor St, corner of Windsor St. and Allan St.

"Me and you for laugh together" is a Krio expression common in Sierra Leone for creating a space for people to come together and share and laugh with one another. You are invited to an evening of learning about peace education projects and life in Sierra Leone. Carolyn van Gurp will present images and updates on this work and on life in Mapaki, Sierra Leone on Thursday, September 3, 7:30 pm at the Lutheran Church (2096 Windsor St, corner of Windsor and Allan).

Hope to see you there! This presentation is organized by Peaceful Schools International. For more information, please see: www.peacefulschoolsinternational.org.

 

(2)

TONIGHT: Friends of Transition Houses Information Meeting Thursday, September 3, 2009 from 7-8:30 pm Halifax North Memorial Library, 2285 Gottingen Street Transition Houses, serving women and children fleeing domestic abuse, are operating on budgets set in 1996 – 13 years without an increase!

Come find out more about our campaign to lobby the government to increase funding in the upcoming budget, and what you can do to make it happen.

Meet other allies as we work together to bring this issue to the forefront.

 

(3)

LABOUR DAY 2009 MARCH, RALLY & BBQ-  HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY Monday, September 7 at 10:30am.

Event: Labour Day 2009 March, Rally & BBQ-  Halifax Regional Municipality "Capitalism is not working for Workers"hat: Rally

Host: Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council Start Time: Monday, September 7 at 10:30am End Time: Monday, September 7 at 3:30pm

Where: South Commons Triangle

 

(4)

FILM: MYTHS FOR PROFIT Canada's Role in Industries of  War & Peace Film Screening and Discussion Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7:00-9:00 PM Just Us! Café, 5896 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax Free. All Welcome.

‘MYTHS FOR PROFIT' is a dramatic, exposé documentary which explores 'Canada’s role in Industries of War and Peace’. Through diverse interviews and case studies this documentary unveils the specific interests and profits that are made by certain corporation, individuals and agencies within Canada. The Canadian government and the military would like us to believe that we are altruistic peacekeepers helping people around the world. But is this accurate? 'MYTHS FOR PROFIT' examines how these misconceptions are maintained and who stands to gain by perpetuating them. By understanding the systems of power in Canada we can move forward in challenging how they operate and collectively create change. Learn about US weapons companies lobbying our government. Find out about the expansion in Nova Scotia of Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest weapons manufacturer. Help with our campaign: Lockheed Martin Get Lost! Free but donations appreciated. All Welcome. For more information, please contact the Halifax Peace Coalition at hfxpeace at chebucto.ca or visit us online at www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

 

(5)

URBAN FARM MUSEUM HARVEST FAIR

(Sept. 12, rain date Sept. 13) from 12-2pm Spryfield, Nova Scotia http://www.urbanfarmspryfield.com/ufmssevents

 

(6)

FILM: WHO’S COUNTING? SEX, LIES & GLOBAL ECONOMICS Film Screening and Discussion Sunday, Sept. 13 from 4:30 - 7:00 PM Just Us! Café, 5896 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax A provocative and powerful film!

Join us for fair trade coffee & snacks and watch this important, classic film. David Suzuki said, “I give the film every superlative – riveting, revealing, inspiring, etc…It penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological, and social crisis that afflicts the world… required viewing for all who know we are on a destructive path and want to get off.” Stay for a discussion on creating postive environmental and social change in our communities.Organized by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. 

For more information, please call (902) 454-6846, email nsen at cen-rce.org or visit our web site: www.nsen.ca

 

(7)

STANDING ON GUARD: TIME TO ACT ON ENVIRONMENTAL RIGHTS FOR NOVA SCOTIA Free Public Discussion and Reception Thursday, September 17 from 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Weldon Law School, Room 105, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave., Halifax Beatrice Olivastri is the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Earth Canada (FOE), a member of the 76 country federation of FOE International all dedicated to campaigning on the most urgent environmental and social issues of our time. She initiated Friends of the Earth Canada’s Environmental Rights program including precedent setting legal interventions on the polluter pays principle, environmental rights and inter-generational equity, use of class action for environmental justice and the world’s first court case on lack of compliance with the Kyoto Protocol against Canada. As CEO, Bea is involved in a wide collection of campaigns and programs covering global to local issues. Previous to Friends of the Earth, she worked in Geneva, Washington and Winnipeg.  Presented by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network and the East Coast Environmental Law Association. For more information, please call (902) 454-6846 or visit our web sites: www.nsen.ca and www.ecelaw.ca 

 

(8)

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & POLICY MEETING – AN ENVIRONMENTAL BILL OF RIGHTS FOR NS?!

Friday, September 18 from 12-1:30pm

Weldon Law School, Room 105, Dalhousie University, 6061 University Ave., Halifax Come to discuss an Environmental Bill of Rights for Nova Scotia. Ontario has this type of legislation; Nova Scotia should as well. With Beatrice Olivastri, CEO of Friends of the Earth Canada. All welcome. Please bring your own brown bag lunch. Part of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network’s Environmental Law & Policy Caucus. Presented by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network and the East Coast Environmental Law Association. For more information, please call (902) 454-6846 or visit our web sites: www.nsen.ca and www.ecelaw.ca

 

(9)

FILM: ARSENAL OF HYPOCRISY: THE U.S. SPACE PROGRAM AND ITS MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX Film Screening and Discussion for *International Keep Space for Peace Week October 3-10* Tuesday, October 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM Just Us! Café, 5896 Spring Garden Rd., Halifax Free. All Welcome.

A free public showing of an important film for International Keep Space for Peace Week. The film features Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space Coordinator Bruce Gagnon, Noam Chomsky and Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell talking about the very real dangers of moving the arms race into space. The one-hour production features archival footage, Pentagon documents, and clearly outlines the U.S. plan to "control and dominate" space and the Earth below. Noam Chomsky talks about how the U.S. intends to use space technology to control the Earth and reminds the viewer that the U.S. refuses to negotiate a global ban on weapons in space. He also speaks about the role of the media in suppressing this important current issue. Find out how the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are fought by space. The screening is co-organized with the Nova Scotia Voice of Women. For more information, please contact the Halifax Peace Coalition at hfxpeace at chebucto.ca or visit us online at www.halifaxpeacecoalition.ca

 

(10)

SUSTAINABILITY AND RESILIENCE IN ATLANTIC CANADA: A LONG VIEW Graeme Wynn, Department of Geography, University of British Columbia Sept. 17, 2009 Lecture begins at 7:30 pm, reception to follow Potter Auditorium, Rowe Building, Dalhousie University, University Ave., Halifax

Contact: Claire Campbell, Department of History/College of Sustainability,

494-3668

 

(11)

NSEN ANNUAL GATHERING "MAKING THE LINKS: THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH"

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2009 Windhorse Farm, New Germany, Nova Scotia Saturday Highlights: 

•     Key Note Luncheon Speaker: Dr. Sherman Boates, Manager Nova Scotia

Department of Natural Resources, 2010 the United Nations Year on Biodiversity

•     Key Note Dinner Speaker: Dr. John O’Connor, Family Doctor and

Alberta Tar Sands Whistle-blower

•     Forest walk and sustainable woodlot tour with Jim Drescher,

co-proprietor of Windhorse Farm

•     Workshops with Sheila Cole on the current national and international

developments in the environmental & health field and with Chris Benjamin on the media, environment and pesticide-free Nova Scotia

•     Premiere Screening of the film Downstream about the environmental

and health impacts of major industrial developments

 

Sunday Highlights:

•     Key note luncheon speaker: The Honourable Nova Scotia Minister of

Environment Sterling Belliveau

•     Organic garden and beekeeping tour with Margaret Drescher,

co-proprietor of Windhorse Farm

•     Meetings on mining, environmental education, community gardening,

biosolids & waste water, and law & policy 

•     Workshop with Dr. Charlene Morton on sustainability education,

critical thinking and music

Come to a beautiful sustainable woodlot retreat. Enjoy canoeing, lake swimming, forest walks, organic garden tour & more! Saturday programs is from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. and Sunday is 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Registration includes gourmet vegetarian meals, workshops, key note speakers, tours and materials. Accommodations extra. Free carpool and shuttle service available.

 Register now for the early bird rate. Space is limited. 

Registration: Members & Students: Saturday: $45 Sunday $20 Both: $60

Non-members: Saturday: $50 Sunday $25 Both: $70 (Register by September 21 and save $10) To register and for more information, Nova Scotia Environmental Network

Phone: 902-454-6846 / Fax: 902-454-6841

Email: nsen at cen-rce.org

Web Site: www.nsen.ca

*NSEN: Connecting for a Sustainable Future

 

(12)

 

WATER SOFT PATHS, FRESHWATER AND ECOLOGICAL SECURITY FOR CANADIANS September 29, 2009 at7 pm Dalhousie University - Room TBD University Avenue, Halifax Wrapping up Paint the Town Blue month will be an evening lecture by Dr. David Brooks, Senior Policy Advisor on Freshwater for Friends of the Earth Canada. Dr. Brooks will be speaking about Water Soft Paths, Freshwater and Ecological Security for Canadians. The talk will be followed by a small reception, book launch and an opportunity to speak with Dr. Brooks and other freshwater experts in person. 

Please visit the website for updated information on room location http://ecologyaction.ca/content/paint-town-blue  Contact: Jocelyne Rankin, Water Coordinator Ecology Action Centre http://ecologyaction.ca/content/paint-town-blue

Ph. 902-442-5046

water at ecologyaction.ca

 

(13)

GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND IMPLICATIONS FOR CANADA ON OCT. 1 *One of Canada’s Top Scientists on Climate Change!

The 2009 Ransom A. Myers Lecture in Science and Society and the first of three Killam Lectures on Oceans and Global Change.

Title: Global Climate Change and Implications for Canada Presented by: Professor Andrew Weaver, Canada Research Chair, University of Victoria

When: 1 October 2009, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm with reception to follow

Where: Ondaatje Auditorium, McCain Building Mark this in your calendar. All are welcome!

More info: www.dal.ca 

 

(14)

EXTENDING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE OVER THE WARMING PLANET: CLIMATE REFUGEES, CULTURAL SUSTAINABILITY, AND RECONCILIATION Robert Melchior Figueroa, Department of Philosophy and Religion Studies, University of North Texas October 8, 2009 Lecture begins at 7:30 pm, reception to follow Ondaatje Hall, McCain Building, Dalhousie University, University Ave., Halifax

Contact: Claire Campbell, Department of History/College of Sustainability,

494-3668

 

(15)

STOPPING GLOBAL WARMING AND RELIEVING WORLD HUNGER: MUST WE CHOOSE BETWEEN THEM?

November 26, 2009

Lecture begins at 7:30 pm, reception to follow Potter Auditorium, Rowe Building, Dalhousie University, University Ave., Halifax Kathy McAfee, Department of International Relations, San Francisco State University

Contact: Claire Campbell, Department of History/College of Sustainability,

494-3668

 

(16)

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION IN HALIFAX Sat., Oct. 24th on the Halifax Common from 2:00-4:00 PM Join friends and neighbours in HRM for a family-friendly get-together on Saturday, October 24th on the Halifax Common (by the Pavilion). Festivities will begin at 2pm and at 3:50pm we will join together for a collective action to show our support for strong government leadership and action on climate change. This event is part of the global 350.org movement. Plan your own event and/or join ours! (See www.350.org for details. Join our Facebook group for updates: search “International Day of Climate Action – Halifax, NS”.). The Halifax Day of Climate Action is organized by a coalition including Oxfam, Council of Canadians- Atlantic Region, Ecology Action Centre, Nova Scotia Environmental Network, KAIROS, United Church of Canada- Maritimes Conference, Sierra Club- Atlantic Chapter, Lutheran Justice Group, and Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Council.

 

Stay tuned for other local events for the International Day of Action for Climate Change www.350.org

 

ENJOY!

 

 

Tamara Lorincz

Executive Director, Nova Scotia Environmental Network (NSEN)

Sessional Instructor, Dalhousie University 2009

BA, BComm, MBA, LLB

55 Willowbend Court

Halifax, NS CANADA B3M 3L3

Phone: (902) 443-2423

Cell: (902) 478-1379

tlorincz at dal.ca

ECJ: http://www.ecojustice.ca

GN: http://www.space4peace.org/

HPC: http://hfxpeace.chebucto.org/

NSEN: http://www.nsen.ca

"A better world is possible"

 

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.