Join us for a march and rally against bigotry to mark Martin Luther King Day, to carry on the struggle for our civil rights against the rise of bigotry in our communities.      Show more . . .

Join us for the launch of Todd Gordon and Jeff Webber's new book, "The Blood of Extraction."      Show more . . .

The Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toronto is delighted to announce a talk by Distinguished Geographer and Anthropologist Professor David Harvey.      Show more . . .

Join us for the first city-wide Fight for $15 and Fairness organizing meeting of the year! We need your help to make sure that we win meaningful legislative change in 2017!. Please RSVP so we know how many snacks to provide!      Show more . . .

Thanks for those who joined for the launch of Gaetan Heroux and Bryan's Palmer book, Toronto's Poor: A Rebellious History in December. For those that couldn't, here's your second chance. The Toronto Public Library is organizing a talk featuring both Gaetan and Bryan discussing their book.      Show more . . .

Join us for the opening of our winter 2017 season, Power to the People: Photography and Video of Repression and Black Protest, co-presented by Black Artist's Network Dialogue.      Show more . . .

Registration is $10 or PWYC. St Stephen's has a wheelchair ramp at the west entrance, and a barrier-free washroom.      Show more . . .

We are launching our new Environmental Issues Discussion Series, and we are kicking things off with a conversation about one of the biggest environmental issues of them all – climate change.      Show more . . .

Greening Sacred Spaces Halton Peel is helping you start your year off right by providing a relaxing, meditation event. This event is a walking mediation exercise that will focus our thoughts on the care of the earth. In a candlelight setting with native flute music, our leader will guide us in the      Show more . . .

We’ve all heard about the importance of saving energy and reducing emissions in our own homes. But can we do the same thing on the scale of whole communities? According to our speaker, Fernando Carrou, the answer is yes, and we can gain a lot in the process. He’ll show us how the City      Show more . . .

Speaker: Fernando Carou, P. Eng., Senior Engineer, Environment and Energy Office, City of Toronto      Show more . . .

Two 75-minute panels with five experts tacking the aftermath of Trump's win, including topics like: American politics, gender, class and/or race in the US, immigration, journalism and the role of traditional and social media (e.g., false news; polling failures, etc.) and Canada-US relations.      Show more . . .

Everyone is invited to the launch of this very timely book that explores the causes and consequences of precarious employment in Canada and across the world. This is a free event - everyone is welcome.      Show more . . .

Free Event with a meal, childcare, wheelchair access and tokens.      Show more . . .

City View is a public alternative school in Toronto's west end, based on delivering the provincial curriculum through the lens of social justice and activism. We are a small school of 65 students and four teachers, for grade seven and eight only. Students in grade six (and their families) who might      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Sudbury Chapter formed two years ago and continues to be active in our community. We would like to invite you to a meeting to learn more about what we do. We will provide an overview of the chapter’s activities and campaigns. You can ask questions, meet with      Show more . . .

Let the world and our American friends know that we stand with them against hate, bigotry, climate change denial and endless war.      Show more . . .

On Jan 20th, Donald Trump will become the President of the United States. When that happens, he will bring a dangerous collection of far-right extremists, climate change deniers, predatory billionaires, open Islamophobes, anti-semites, and white supremacists into power with him.      Show more . . .

Resist Trump!      Show more . . .

The Power of Just Doing Stuff - The Transition Movement!      Show more . . .

The election of Donald Trump has sent shockwaves across the globe, including here in Canada. Marginalized communities, youth and working class people are wondering what the rise of a right-wing billionaire who proudly spews racism and sexism will mean for them in the coming years.      Show more . . .

Occupy Inauguration is a mass rally and protest taking place in Washington D.C. during the Presidential Inauguration and the seven year anniversary of the Citizens United ruling. January 20th-21st, 2017. We knew, no matter who was to be elected, Trump or Clinton, the voices of the 99% would be shut      Show more . . .

TTCriders members and organizing partners can choose to attend for free. Regular admission is $20 to cover costs. A guest list is available for participants who find the $20 fee to be a barrier.      Show more . . .

Join us as we peacefully gather in solidarity with the 'Women's March on Washington'. We unite as one to let our sisters in Washington and all across the U.S. know that we see them, we hear them and that we will speak out against the reversal of any gains made for human rights.      Show more . . .

Across Turtle Island (North America) we have seen a rise in acts of hate coinciding with the American election. On Saturday, January 21, join us for a march to unite our communities in Toronto and to speak out.      Show more . . .

An inclusive, intersectional march of all genders, orientations and nationalities (and those worried about climate change), this walk takes aim at Trump's election to the White House, with event organizers saying "'Equal enough' is not enough!"      Show more . . .

Bring your TV's, computers, phones... broken, older unused electronics for safe disposal via a certified Ontario vendor: ADL Process Electronics Recycling.      Show more . . .

The 2017 Indigenous Education Week at the University of Toronto will be held from January 22nd to the 27th. Indigenous Education Week is a series of events for students, staff, faculty, and the community to participate in and learn about Indigenous knowledges, nationhood, and the diversity of      Show more . . .

In one class, you'll learn all the steps required to make a screen print. Topics like image separation, coating the screen and more will be discussed, and at the end you'll have your own poster to take home! Space is limited. Please email inkstormscreen@gmail.com to register. Please note that no one      Show more . . .

What do you think resource extraction and development in Canada would look like if the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was implemented? Please join us for an interactive discussion panel to learn more about this important topic.      Show more . . .

John Shaw gives a presentation examining the causes of sea-level change, and the resulting geographic effects. With local examples like the Bay of Fundy used as a guide, Shaw highlights the future of our coastlines.      Show more . . .

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission granted preliminary approval for construction of the Nexus Pipeline to transport natural gas from the region. However, FERC officials continue reviewing plans for the Rover Pipeline, the Atlantic Coast Pipeline, the Mountain Valley Pipeline, the Mountaineer      Show more . . .

The founding meeting of the Council of Canadians’ Oakville-Halton chapter will be held on January 25 – and you’re invited!      Show more . . .

Freedom of the press is one of the foundations of our democracy but the future of journalism is uncertain. The industry is facing unprecedented challenges. Traditional media companies are looking for new revenue models to stay afloat while the public has gotten used to getting news for free.      Show more . . .

Atlantic School of Theology invites you to unpack big topics at this lecture. like: "What are the ethical implications of spirituality or religion being used as marketing tools? Do faith-based or faith-friendly businesses result in more ethically or socially responsible behaviors or outcomes? "      Show more . . .

An urgent and fascinating documentary. Even if you belong to the choir it's preaching to, it has the rare distinction of being a movie you can agree and argue with at the same time. The title makes it sound like a portrait of I.F. Stone, the trend-setting investigative journalist who railed against      Show more . . .

Thomas Frank, author and founder of The Baffler magazine, delivers Ryerson's annual Phyllis Clarke Memorial Lecture. Free. Room 204.      Show more . . .

Former MP Megan Leslie (who's also VP of the World Wildlife Fund Canada's Oceans division) talks about how to keep fighting the good fight -- and why she thinks it's pivotal to do so.      Show more . . .

Join us for an evening with author Sébastien Malette to discuss his latest book Songs Upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi across to the Pacific.      Show more . . .

A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be extremely difficult for charities, employees and volunteers to focus in on the issues that      Show more . . .

Two pioneers of Holocaust remembrance who died in 2016 will be remembered as the Atlantic Jewish Council presents Remembering Elie Wiesel and Yaffa Eliach, a tribute featuring a visual display, music and readings.      Show more . . .

36th Annual Guelph Organic Conference & Trade Show 'Where Farmers & Consumers Meet' 165-booth Trade Show in the Guelph University Centre (Jan. 28-29), 42-workshop program (Jan. 26-29), multiple trade gatherings, tastings, events, soirées and other network happenings.      Show more . . .

Rejecting any denial of the Holocaust as a historical event, either in full or in part, the General Assembly adopted a resolution (A/RES/60/7) by consensus condemning "without reserve" all manifestations of religious intolerance, incitement, harassment or violence against persons or communities      Show more . . .

To mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day (which the UN General Assembly designated January 27, marking the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau), Shaar Shalom Synagogue invites you to learn about the tragic shared history between the LGBTQ and Jewish communities as they screen "this powerful      Show more . . .

The You Gotta Sing! all ages community choir will be performing for the benefit of the Ecology Action Centre's Coastal and Water work.      Show more . . .

The United Jewish People’s Order hosts a talk with the UJPO members and lifelong social justice activists who came to Canada during the McCarthy era in the U.S. Free.      Show more . . .

The United Jewish People’s Order hosts a talk with the UJPO members and lifelong social justice activists who came to Canada during the McCarthy era in the U.S.      Show more . . .

Imagine being forced out of your ancestral home at gun point. Now imagine that the world looks on in silence while people you love die every day. Welcome to Palestine.      Show more . . .

How can we enrich our current model of progress and develop spiritual intelligence?      Show more . . .

World Interfaith Harmony Week is an annual event to be observed during the first week of February starting in 2011.      Show more . . .

Each year on 4 February, WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) supports Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer.      Show more . . .

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.      Show more . . .

For his feature documentary debut, director Fred Peabody brings on big-name investigative journalists such as Matt Taibbi, Jeremy Scahill, Glenn Greenwald, Amy Goodman and others to create a damning indictment of mainstream media. All Governments Lie: Truth, Deception, And The Spirit Of I.F. Stone      Show more . . .

We are excited to announce that registration for the 2017 Forests Ontario Annual Conference is now open! The conference will take place on Friday, February 10th at the Nottawasaga Inn, Alliston. Early bird registration rates will be available until December 31, 2016 - so register early and save!      Show more . . .

Science and gender equality are both vital for the achievement of the internationally agreed development goals, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Over the past 15 years, the global community has made a lot of effort in inspiring and engaging women and girls in science.      Show more . . .

UNESCO’s General Conference, at its 36th session, proclaimed World Radio Day on 13 February.      Show more . . .

Join Green 13 for a free screening and discussion of the acclaimed documentary by Oscar nominated director Josh Fox (Gasland; Gasland II) as he travels the globe to meet with global climate change "warriors" who are committed to reversing the tide of global warming. Funny, tragic, inspiring and      Show more . . .

Through the examination of petitions and Black newspapers, historian Hilary Dawson sheds light on the successes, struggles and realities of Toronto's 1799 Black Etobicoke community of 25 people.      Show more . . .

Beverly Salmon shares her story of growing up in north T.O., of becoming Toronto's first Black female councillor and taking on the Wynne government to end racial profiling.      Show more . . .

Historian Hilary Dawson recounts the extraordinary story of Joshua Glover, a runaway slave whose actions helped galvanize the abolition movement.      Show more . . .

Following the Saturday, February 18, 3 pm screening there will be discussion on contemporary journalism and covering the government.      Show more . . .

Social justice is an underlying principle for peaceful and prosperous coexistence within and among nations. We uphold the principles of social justice when we promote gender equality or the rights of indigenous peoples and migrants. We advance social justice when we remove barriers that people face      Show more . . .

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999 (30C/62).      Show more . . .

The 7th annual OGA Conference will welcome leaders in the geothermal industry from across North America. It will be the must-attend networking and knowledge building opportunity of the year for this sector.      Show more . . .

The Toronto launch and indeed, the premiere launch of the exciting new book Psychiatry: Interrogated: An Institutional Ethnography Anthology, ed. Bonnie Burstow. This much anticipated book launch is taking place Friday Feb 24 at 5:30 in the Nexus Lounge (12th Floor) at OISE. The book itself is the      Show more . . .

At its 37th meeting, the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board adopted a new strategy to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030. The UNAIDS 2016–2021 Strategy is one of the first in the United Nations system to be aligned to the Sustainable Development Goals, which set the      Show more . . .

World Wildlife Day is an opportunity to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora and to raise awareness of the multitude of benefits that conservation provides to people. At the same time, the Day reminds us of the urgent need to step up the fight against wildlife crime,      Show more . . .

We are now organizing a second national conference March 3-5 2017 in Chicago to gather candidates, individuals, and organizations committed to a left political alliance in opposition to the two-party system of corporate-capitalist rule. We believe a meeting after the 2016 election cycle will afford      Show more . . .

Permaculture is a complete design system, based on principles of ecology and sustainability that can be used to create resilient, economically stable, and productive landscapes, home and communities.      Show more . . .

Canadian Voice of Women for Peace: Delegates Fundraiser for UN-CSW61 Trip to New York 2017!      Show more . . .

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.      Show more . . .

The main aim of this corporate meeting is to encourage carpooling or alternatives to driving.      Show more . . .

What is the International Day of Happiness? It’s a day to be happy, of course! Since 2013, the United Nations has celebrated the International Day of Happiness as a way to recognise the importance of happiness in the lives of people around the world. The UN just launched 17 Sustainable      Show more . . .

We need to fight racism everywhere, every day. But on 21 March – proclaimed by the General Assembly as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – all eyes are on the issue.      Show more . . .

Poetry reaffirms our common humanity by revealing to us that individuals, everywhere in the world, share the same questions and feelings.      Show more . . .

International Nowruz Day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution A/RES/64/253 of 2010, at the initiative of several countries that share this holiday (Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of),      Show more . . .

Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics or health.      Show more . . .

This global celebration of forests provides a platform to raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests and of trees outside forests.      Show more . . .

In 1979, the General Assembly adopted a Programme of activities to be undertaken during the second half of the Decade for Action to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (A/RES/34/24).      Show more . . .

World Water Day is marked on 22 March every year. It’s a day to celebrate water. It’s a day to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues. It’s a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. In 1993, the United      Show more . . .

Various regions around the globe have faced hotter, drier, and wetter condiitons over the past few years. Fortunately, the world’s governments are now fully convinced of the scientific evidence of climate change and the need to take urgent action. More research and investment is needed for      Show more . . .

SFU's School for the Contemporary Arts' third-year visual art students present an exhibition featuring counter-archives of vernacular images and micro-histories. Through these displays, students present their theoretical and aesthetic reflections on the significance of the archive and its aporias.      Show more . . .

In advance of World TB Day, WHO is calling on countries and partners to "Unite to End TB." This is an ambitious aim. While there has been significant progress in the fight against TB, with 43 million lives saved since 2000, the battle is only half-won.      Show more . . .

The purpose of the Day is to:      Show more . . .

You are invited to take part in a community reading of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Report on March 24, 2017. The reading will be facilitated by local resident claude wittman and Adam Herst. You can find below more information on the reading and this project below.      Show more . . .

In January 2016, 2,218 scholars from Turkey signed a petition to draw the public's attention to the brutal acts of violence perpetrated by the state in the Kurdish regions of the country. The petition, entitled "We will not be a party to this crime," is also known as the Peace Petition. The      Show more . . .

Based on the award winning CBC Radio documentary "Habtom's Path", Refuge tells the emotionally riveting story of Eritrean army deserter Ayinom Zerisenai who has landed in Nova Scotia, where his mother already has refugee status. But even as Ayinom's plight wins the support of immigration lawyer Saul      Show more . . .

Founded in 1979, the TORONTO STORYTELLING FESTIVAL has grown into one of the world's biggest celebrations of the arts of voice and story. Over ten days of concerts, storytalks, and workshops, the finest storytellers from Canada and around the world make Toronto the centre of the storytelling      Show more . . .

How to Remember contains a range of documentation that combines graphic illustration, knitting, book-making, embroidery, journaling and poetry. The artists have formed creative records that serve as a kind of memory. Their work documents time embedded for example, in acts of gentrification on one's      Show more . . .

Canada Responds to the Holocaust, 1944-45 explores interactions between Canadians in Europe and survivors of the Holocaust at the close of the Second World War and in the immediate postwar era. It follows members of the Canadian military -- soldiers, chaplains, official photographers and war artists      Show more . . .

For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade, one of the darkest chapters in human history.      Show more . . .

As of 15 March 2015, 33 UN and associated personnel were detained by State authorities in 15 countries. One staff member is missing and two contractors remain in the custody of abductors.      Show more . . .

Sign-making party in anticipation of the Toronto's March for Science upcoming on April 22. We'll provide materials, along with entertainment by Mad Science and a discussion of science advocacy by Dan Weaver.      Show more . . .

Stories of the 1981 Bathhouse Raids revisits the people involved in Operation Soap, A.K.A. the bathhouse raids, a seminal moment in queer history in Toronto and in Canada. Based on the lives of the "found-ins" and "keepers" of the bathhouses, it makes use of archival material and original research      Show more . . .

The exhibit will explore how immigration and the experiences of new Canadians has transformed the city from the 1700s to the present. Through videos, oral histories, artifacts and historic documents; the exhibit will reveal the evolution of Toronto through personal stories of struggle, triumph, and      Show more . . .

Since March 26, 2015, Saudi Arabia along with military, political and financial support from the US has carried out a brutal, devastating and ongoing bombing campaign against the people of Yemen. Their claims of wanting to bring peace and stability to the people of Yemen have only brought death and      Show more . . .

From Palestine to the US, NO BANS, NO WALLS! The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will be holding their annual policy conference March 26-28. AIPAC demands billions of dollars and unquestioned support for Israel’s brutal occupation of Palestine and crippling siege on Gaza.      Show more . . .

On March 27th join protectors Dorene Bernard, Jim Maloney, and Dale Poullette to learn about their struggle to protect the water, climate, Indigenous rights, and environmental rights by stopping the Alton Gas Project. Meet these three and other local activists to learn how you can support the fight      Show more . . .

he Great War led to the achievement of considerable economic gain throughout industrialized countries. When Canada's soldiers returned home from Europe, they discovered that the war had been used to amass fortunes. Ryan Targa will give a lecture and a presentation on how moral judgement operated in      Show more . . .

Panel discussion and Q+A session featuring City Councillor Paul Ainslie.      Show more . . .

Speaker: Prof. Vijay Prashad (George and Martha Keller Chair in South Asian history and International Studies at Trinity College)      Show more . . .

For decolonization to begin, we must first listen to the Indigenous peoples of this land.      Show more . . .

The field of Indigenous entrepreneurship arose from inquiries into the nature of entrepreneurship among diverse cultural groups, highlighting that the standard conception of the innovative, risk-taking individual does not accurately describe entrepreneurship by marginalized populations (Indigenous,      Show more . . .

Paul Kingston - Professor of Political Science, University of Toronto. This event is part of a weekly series of talks entitled: Vital Discussions of Human Security.      Show more . . .

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Panel discussion with Sandy Boucher, David Hutton and Anna Myers, moderated by Paul Kennedy. Free. Room 103. facebook.com/events/322168428180108      Show more . . .

A unique and engaging film festival about all things water, Water Docs presents a fascinating film program on issues facing global and local water systems. Come out and enjoy feature and short films, live Q&A sessions with filmmakers, artists, activists and guest speakers. Taking place at Hot Docs      Show more . . .

This exhibition provides insight into how the residential school experience has affected BC First Nation communities. The human rights abuses inflicted upon Indigenous peoples in the residential school system have lasting impacts into the present day; we invite you to join us in the reconciliation      Show more . . .

Many people are worried about the growing influence of right-wing movements that are inward-looking, intolerant and discriminatory, with threats of authoritarianism and violence. Join us for our speaker series where we will discuss this from the perspectives of faith, politics, economics and social      Show more . . .

The Just Film Festival presents a screening of directors Jeremy Earp and Loretta Alper's film that examines how the Israeli government, the U.S. government, and pro-Israel lobbying groups have waged a series of coordinated PR campaigns to manage political fallout from Israel's occupation of      Show more . . .

Location: room 7000, SFU Harbour Centre. Both the building and room (via elevators) are wheelchair accessible.      Show more . . .

We march for equitable and affordable access to quality healthcare for all.      Show more . . .

Environment Haliburton!'s Annual General Meeting.      Show more . . .

The purpose of this conference is to create a space for educators and activists to share ideas and resources. With a focus on inquiry, activism and student empowerment, participants will meet allies and learn strategies to support their teaching practice.      Show more . . .

Fifty Years ‘Beyond Vietnam’: Dr. King’s Revolutionary Dream Against Our Neoliberal/Neofascist Nightmare      Show more . . .

Autism and other forms of disability are part of the human experience that contributes to human diversity. As such, the United Nations has emphasized the need to mainstream disability in the Organization’s development agenda. Mainstreaming disability requires an integral approach in the      Show more . . .

Marisa Orth-Pallavicini is a singer/ songwriter, living in Vancouver for the past 40 years! She has performed and sung with The Euphoniously Feminists for over 30 years as well as performing on her own. She has recorded a compilation of songs for Children: “This Here Mother Earth is For      Show more . . .

On April 5, 1917 eligible white women got the right to vote in the provincial B.C. election, yet it took 3 decades later for other women (and men) to be granted that same right.      Show more . . .

Films from around the world for kids and the young at heart, with fun activities for the whole family. Hands-on workshops, an interactive panel, guest filmmakers, a showcase of films made by youth, and Sunday Fun Day! April 2 - 8, Vancity Theatre (1181 Seymour St), and Roundhouse Community Centre      Show more . . .

Screening of Dutch documentary film "Power to the People", concerning the ongoing energy revolution. This screening is being brought to Ottawa by the Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-op and SMARTNet Alliance. Event will also include discussion concerning clean energy revolution.      Show more . . .

Film by directors Tilda Swinton, Colin MacCabe, Christopher Roth, and Bartek Dziadosz examines different aspects of Berger’s life in this remote village in the Alps. In four seasonal chapters, the film combines ideas and motifs from his work with the texture and history of his mountain home.      Show more . . .

April 7, 2017, is the international day of action against the privatization of health care. "Our Health is not for Sale!" is being organized by the People's Health Movement, a global grassroots movement that advocates for "Health for All."      Show more . . .

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.      Show more . . .

Special Forum with DIANNE SAXE, ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSIONER OF ONTARIO and JIM BAXTER, Director of Environment and Energy Division, City of Toronto on TranformTO's climate action plan coming out at the end of April 2017. Plus workshops! Free, please register online      Show more . . .

Toronto’s Poor, A Rebellious History a wide-ranging conversation with the co-author Gaetan Heroux (with Dr. Bryan Palmer) exploring the history and the profile of poverty in Toronto and the struggles against it.      Show more . . .

SolarShare is pleased to present this incredible documentary which examines the rise of extreme energy extraction in Canada and its impact on the environment, economy and local communities. The fossil fuel industry's intensive hunt for unconventional non-renewables, including Arctic drilling and      Show more . . .

The surge in both online abuse, most commonly gendered, racially-, sexually- or religiously-based, and in technologically-enabled harassment demands we reconsider the thorny question of how democratic societies deal with abusive discourse while preserving the right to free expression. Four prominent      Show more . . .

Climate change represents a key challenge to the sustainability of global ecosystems and human prosperity in the 21st century. Climate change goes beyond project impacts, as it affects many diverse global issues: from water, food, and energy security to impacts on human rights and vulnerable      Show more . . .

Join us for presentations and a discussion about the future of climate activism in Canada.      Show more . . .

The Earth2Trump Resistance Roadshow features exciting musicians and speakers. The roadshow will entertain, inspire and provide opportunities for everyone to help fight Trump’s disastrous environmental policies and attacks on Native Americans, including the Dakota Access Pipeline.      Show more . . .

After fifteen years of progress in the unprecedented Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), the world turned its attention to the successor Sustainable Development Goals in a period of transition to the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.      Show more . . .

We are complacent. We bask in the idea that Canada holds 20% of the world’s fresh water -- water crises face other countries, but not ours. We could not be more wrong. In Boiling Point, bestselling author and activist Maude Barlow lays bare the issues facing Canada’s water reserves,      Show more . . .

On 23 December 2003, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution (A/RES/58/234) designating 7 April, the start date of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes      Show more . . .

Speaking about depression and sharing stories to build communication and promote positive health practices.      Show more . . .

We are complacent. We bask in the idea that Canada holds 20% of the world's fresh water -- water crises face other countries, but not ours. We could not be more wrong. In Boiling Point, bestselling author and activist Maude Barlow lays bare the issues facing Canada's water reserves, including      Show more . . .

Join us for the 25th anniversary of the Global Network at this important conference and protest in the community known as the ‘Pentagon of the South’.      Show more . . .

What would happen if our streets and public spaces became a place for conversations around our water? What if young Canadians, the leaders of tomorrow, led this movement?      Show more . . .

Closing the Gap: Better Health for All brings together scholars and practitioners who are actively implementing solutions to health equity issues. This year, our feature guest is Professor Emeritus Richard G. Wilkinson, co-author of The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone. Taking place      Show more . . .

Barlow is one of the world’s foremost water activists and she has been on the front lines of the world’s water crises for the past 20 years. She has seen first-hand the scale of the water problems facing much of the world, but also many of the solutions that are being applied. In      Show more . . .

The 2017 National Animal Welfare Conference happens April 8-11, 2017 at the Westin Ottawa, and it's all about celebration! We'll be marking the 60th birthday of the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies, Canada’s 150th birthday and celebrating our collective power as a community.      Show more . . .

National Wildlife Week is a major Canadian Wildlife Federation initiative designed to celebrate our country's natural heritage and promote the cause of conservation in Canada. Proclaimed by Parliament in 1947, National Wildlife Week falls every year during the week of April 10 - the birthdate of the      Show more . . .

VOW delegates to the 61st United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will report back about their experiences.      Show more . . .

VOW delegates to the 61st United Nations Commission on the Status of Women will report back about their experiences.      Show more . . .

Barlow is one of the world’s foremost water activists and she has been on the front lines of the world’s water crises for the past 20 years. She has seen first-hand the scale of the water problems facing much of the world, but also many of the solutions that are being applied. In      Show more . . .

Barlow is one of the world’s foremost water activists and she has been on the front lines of the world’s water crises for the past 20 years. She has seen first-hand the scale of the water problems facing much of the world, but also many of the solutions that are being applied. In      Show more . . .

The Children & Nature Network International Conference: Kids Need Nature, Nature Needs Kids is being co-hosted by the Children & Nature Network (C&NN) and the Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF). It is the first time that C&NN has held this Conference outside of the United States. Join us at this      Show more . . .

The Global Soil Week is a collective process and a knowledge platform for sustainable soil management and responsible land governance worldwide.      Show more . . .

Friday April 21, 2017 Ground Zero and allies, featuring Native Americans sisters and brothers, will paddle, walk, and speak out against nuclear weapons and the destruction of our planet!      Show more . . .

Following our huge success last year, Links for Greener Learning (LGL) will be hosting our 3rd annual Earth Day Expo 2017. This year the event will be held on April 21, 2017 from 10am-3pm in Downtown Market Square, St. Catharines. Each year we host interactive workshops for schools on a variety of      Show more . . .

The General Assembly, recognizing that Mother Earth is a common expression for the planet earth in a number of countries and regions, which reflects the interdependence that exists among human beings, other living species and the planet we all inhabit, and noting that Earth Day is observed each year      Show more . . .

Please join us next month in the beautiful Nevada Desert just north of Las Vegas for the 3rd Annual Weeklong Amazing Peace Convergence known as: Shut Down Creech. Be part of the global effort to RESIST Drone Killing and Global Militarization.      Show more . . .

Immunization averts 2 to 3 million deaths annually. However, an additional 1.5 million deaths could be avoided, if global vaccination coverage improves. Today, nearly 1 in 5 children worldwide are still missing routine immunizations for preventable diseases. During World Immunization Week 2016, WHO      Show more . . .

A push to eliminate malaria.      Show more . . .

The United Nations responded to a passionate appeal made earlier this year by Adi Roche, founder of Chernobyl Children International charity, to have the 26th April each year designated as ‘International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day’.      Show more . . .

The World Day for Safety and Health at Work is an annual international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work. It is held on 28 April and has been observed by the International Labour Organization (ILO) since 2003.      Show more . . .

We can’t wait for Paris. Our planet and society have reached a critical time for action—and we are responding by engaging young Canadians who are passionate about improving their communities by giving them the knowledge, the inspiration, and the support to bring their sustainability      Show more . . .

Embrace the unexpected in Toronto this spring with Hot Docs' incomparable line-up of compelling and inspiring stories from around the world.      Show more . . .

The Conference of the States Parties at its Tenth Session PDF (paragraph 23.3 of C-10/5, dated 11 November 2005) decided that a memorial Day of Remembrance for all Victims of Chemical Warfare would be observed on 29 April each year — the date in 1997 on which the Chemical Weapons Convention      Show more . . .

On the 100th Day of the Trump Administration, we will be in the streets of Washington D.C. to show the world and our leaders that we will resist attacks on our people, our communities and our planet.      Show more . . .

In November 2011, the UNESCO General Conference proclaimed PDF document 30 April as "International Jazz Day". The Day is intended to raise awareness in the international community of the virtues of jazz as an educational tool, and a force for peace, unity, dialogue and enhanced cooperation among      Show more . . .

Monday, May 1st, 2017, will be an unprecedented act of Global Unity demanding that all full-time workers are paid a Living Wage by means of a global general strike, which transcends borders and all other divides between fellow workers.      Show more . . .

March on May Day with the international working class.      Show more . . .

World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO's General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. It is an opportunity to: celebrate      Show more . . .

When we say sex is sacred, we really mean it!      Show more . . .

It’s All Happening So Fast, on display at the University of Toronto’s Art Museum, is an exhibition that employs a multitude of materials to create intersecting narratives by multiple voices – including protagonists of the modern project, Indigenous Peoples, environmentalists,      Show more . . .

Around 186 300 children under 18 years die from road traffic crashes annually, and rates of road traffic death are three times higher in developing countries than in developed countries. The Third UN Global Road Safety Week - #SaveKidsLives - seeks to highlight the plight of children on the      Show more . . .

The ninth annual Sources of Knowledge Forum is titled “Accounting for the Past, Envisioning the Future.” Speakers, field trips and workshop leaders will use the First Nations Seven Generations Perspective to explore the history of the Bruce Peninsula and consider its future. The Forum      Show more . . .

This spring, OSEE is hosting a suite of PD events to support educators with integrating environmental education into their teaching practice.      Show more . . .

We're getting excited about the 2017 Conference - May 5-7 in Toronto.      Show more . . .

By resolution 59/26 of 22 November 2004, the UN General Assembly declared 8–9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation and, while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory, liberation and commemoration, invited all Member States, organizations of the United      Show more . . .

This conference is the leading forum for designers, policy makers, manufacturers, growers, landscapers, and other green infrastructure professionals to discuss the benefits of the important green infrastructure industry, and how to grow it even further.      Show more . . .

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats. It has a global outreach and is an effective tool to help raise global awareness of the threats faced by migratory      Show more . . .

"Heather Booth is the most influential person you've never heard of," says filmmaker Lilly Rivlin (Grace Paley: Collected Shorts). Chronicling the life of Heather Booth, a lifelong progressive organizer, the film follows her journey from civil rights activist in the 60s to her founding of the      Show more . . .

The Arab Canadian Lawyers Association (ACLA) is excited to be hosting an evening with Prof. Michael Lynk, UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the OPT.      Show more . . .

The CLC is partnering with the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) to host a Street Party for a #FairFuture, at the intersection of Bay and King, the heart of the Financial District of downtown Toronto. The party will start at noon as part of the 2017 CLC Convention.      Show more . . .

Speakers include:      Show more . . .

The United Jewish People's Order (UJPO) will host a presentation by Israeli-Canadian journalist, Lia Tarachansky, on the Rise of Fascism globally and in Israel.      Show more . . .

The Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC) and York University are pleased to host the 5th Annual Ontario Climate Symposium on May 11th and 12th 2017. This year’s Symposium theme, Just Transformations: The Next 150, aims to engage discussions across research disciplines and policy and practice      Show more . . .

More than 1,500 Palestinian political prisoners in Israeli jails launched a hunger strike on April 17 for their basic human rights.      Show more . . .

Jumblies Theatre presents indoor and outdoor creative activities and performances to explore the Indigenous and layered histories of the area now known as CityPlace. Musical performances, dance, theatre, art installations, walking tours, art & pottery workshops, kids' activities and more. At Ground      Show more . . .

Making Peace is a major public (indoor/outdoor) event that aims to teach the public, especially young people what key elements are necessary to create a 'sustainable peace'; providing an opportunity for people of all ages to get involved in bringing about positive change. Activities include a large      Show more . . .

The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote      Show more . . .

This free event will spotlight the life and works of renown Palestinian painter Ismail Shammout (1930-2006) and Tamam El-Akhal, with a screening of the documentary The Exodus and Odyssey, accompanied by an art exhibition of Shammout's and El Akhal's famed murals.      Show more . . .

Nathan Phillips Square will be alive with activities and entertainment as we come together to celebrate Toronto Newcomer Day 2017.      Show more . . .

More than 700 million people still live in extreme poverty. Poverty includes hunger and malnutrition, limited access to education and other basic services, social discrimination and exclusion as well as the lack of participation in decision-making. Economic growth must be inclusive to provide      Show more . . .

This film is a cinematic blend of nature, music, narration and plant walks cover healing plants and the holistic philosophy behind their use. Health and vitality can be achieved through integrating the best of both modern and traditional methods. find out more about the film at      Show more . . .

Fundraiser in support of human rights. Bid on theatre tickets, restaurant gift certificates, books and more. Doors $15.      Show more . . .

Green Rights tells the stories of ordinary people and dedicated lawyers who are suing multinational corporations and unresponsive governments on behalf of future generations. And they are winning in places such as Argentina, the Philippines, Ecuador, and the Netherlands.      Show more . . .

In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity and in December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.      Show more . . .

Biodiversity is the foundation for life and for the essential services provided by ecosystems. It therefore underpins peoples’ livelihoods and sustainable development in all areas of activity, including economic sectors such as agriculture, forestry, fisheries and tourism, among others. By      Show more . . .

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth. It is a hole between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without treatment.      Show more . . .

Amnesty International film screening and pop-up Write for Rights event in support of water defenders in Central America Free (donations welcome).      Show more . . .

They are among the world’s most unrelenting truth seekers. In their first live joint appearance, these renowned, award-winning journalists and authors will discuss the pressing need to apply constant, critical pressure on an American president who threatens the very fabric of democracy,      Show more . . .

Critique and Alternative to Capitalism      Show more . . .

With special guest speaker David Barsamian, radio broadcaster, writer, and founder and director of Alternative Radio, a syndicated weekly talk program head on CIUT 89.5 FM every Thursday from 10-11 am. Event Tickets: $15.00 per person      Show more . . .

Join us for a night on how we rise up and build power to win in the face of economic, climate and political volatility and corporate attacks.      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly, by its resolution 60/119 of 8 December 2005, requested the annual observance of the Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories.      Show more . . .

Three artists from three countries – Syria, Iran and Israel – now living in Toronto, explore the humanitarian crisis in our contemporary world – a result of man-made destruction. The works portray the Syrian war, the refugee crisis, the loss of home and homeland, and the      Show more . . .

The United Jewish People's Order is delighted to be joined by editors John Lorinc and Maureen Fitzgerald and several contributors to ANY OTHER WAY, including Amy Gottlieb, Rahim Thawer, Anu Radha Verma and Rachel Epstein. Join us for a potluck dinner and panel that will include scintillating      Show more . . .

We have the pleasure of inviting you to the 4th Annual Anti-Chevron Action! Indigenous people and farmers from the Ecuadorian Amazon are kicking off days of Anti-Chevron action against corporate impunity with events around the world. #AntiChevron #DiaAntiChevron #TexacoNuncaMas #JusticiaYa      Show more . . .

* Enter the members-only raffle draw for a $500 Via Rail Gift Certificate      Show more . . .

Art vs Alt is a day of conversations and a platform for presentations of work by concerned artists, a day to come together to work out how to collectively confront the dramatic rise of the right.      Show more . . .

Conversations with Leanne Simpson, Zainab Amadahy, Chanelle Gallant and special guest, Kerieva McCormick (Glasgow based Romani activist).      Show more . . .

Art vs Alt is a day of conversations and a platform for presentations of work by concerned artists, a day to come together to work out how to collectively confront the dramatic rise of the right.      Show more . . .

The election of Donald Trump is only the most recent example of a discernible global turn to the Right. This victory follows by mere months a Right-oriented vote for Brexit in the UK and is simultaneous with the growing popularity of the Far Right throughout Western Europe. These - when set against      Show more . . .

Designed with volunteer organizations in mind, this super practical series of workshops introduces participants to key principles of nonprofit management and what it takes to achieve success. Participants will learn from the training leader and from each other using participatory and experiential      Show more . . .

Join the Toronto Workers' History Project for an interactive day of presentations and discussion about important workers' struggles in Toronto! A day long event featuring discussion, lectures, film, theatre and more!      Show more . . .

"Accidents" or "Environmental Crimes?" This event takes a look at the worst environmental disasters in Canadian and Latin American Mining History.      Show more . . .

In response to President Trump’s outrageous budget proposal, including a $54 billion increase for the Pentagon, VFP and other veterans groups will not be silent. Planning for this was started in response to VFP’s galvanizing statement about Trump’s Military Budget and our desire      Show more . . .

Meet the authors of three newly launched titles on Culture/Work/Resistance in a Digital Age.      Show more . . .

Panel presentation and discussion on privatization in long-term care followed by a reception to launch Wash, Wear and Care: Clothing and Laundry in Long-term Residential Care, based on research from the SSHRC "Re-imagining Long-term Residential Care" international project at York University -      Show more . . .

In this full-day workshop, participants will focus on marrying practice with scholarship to advance the development and study of basic income (guaranteed annual income) in Canada. Eighty (80) leading practitioners, scholars, and students of public policy/administration will work together in      Show more . . .

Building Lasting Change is Canada’s largest green building conference and is known for activating connections, delivering world class learning opportunities and cultivating inspiration and innovation.      Show more . . .

This year, the Society for Socialist Studies turns fifty, and we look forward to welcoming colleagues to our annual conference at Congress 2017, hosted by Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario from May 30 – June 2 2017.      Show more . . .

Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and additional risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.      Show more . . .

The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012 with resolution A/RES/66/292 and honours parents throughout the world. The Global Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their      Show more . . .

The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW Peace) will be hosting its annual gala on June 1st 2017.      Show more . . .

This panel invites Toronto labour leadership to respond to a comparative book on labour strategy and political action in Toronto and New York City, titled Unions and the City: Negotiating Urban Change (Cornell ILR Press, Spring 2017). The book discusses how local unions in four sectors (hospitality,      Show more . . .

Meet over 20 non-profits and create your perfect volunteer role over a craft beer. If you’re passionate about youth or human rights, you’ll find an organization that’s right for you. 7-9 pm. $10.      Show more . . .

Keynote Address at the 4th Annual Conference of the Canadian Association for Work & Labour Studies      Show more . . .

A festival that ignites citizen-led interventions across cities in Canada greener, healthier and more connected.      Show more . . .

Join us for an evening of music and spoken word featuring      Show more . . .

This is a day of action in support of your diverse community. You stand together as Muslims, Jews, Christians, Atheists, workers, students, artists, immigrants, refugees, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour), LGBTI, and disabled folks in Toronto. Let's come together to reject hate, show      Show more . . .

Gibson House Museum will host the Canadian Museum of History's travelling exhibit: 1867 – Rebellion and Confederation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the 3 decades leading up to Canada's Confederation. Through graphic panels and images, audio visual and interactive components,      Show more . . .

On 19 August 1982, at its emergency special session on the question of Palestine, the General Assembly, “appalled at the great number of innocent Palestinian and Lebanese children victims of Israel’s acts of aggression”, decided to commemorate 4 June of each year as the      Show more . . .

Join us for our next city-wide Fight for $15 and Fairness organizing meeting! We know we have the majority with us, but we need to organize this sentiment and put pressure on our MPPs to improve wages and working conditions for all!      Show more . . .

"On this World Environment Day, I urge people and governments everywhere to overcome indifference, combat greed and act to preserve our natural heritage for the benefit of this and future generations." — Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

This two-day course will present the current state of the art with regards to environmentally-sensitive stream and river repair and bank protection. The training will combine classroom and hands on learning – combining theory with the practical applications and lots of case studies. The      Show more . . .

This year marks the 37th annual Pride festival in Toronto, and Canada’s second-ever Pride Month. We're thrilled to be featuring engaging programming and exciting events throughout the city, culminating with the much anticipated annual Pride Parade. The theme of Pride this year is "+",      Show more . . .

Council of Canadians chapters will be screening the film '100 Short Stories' by Nova Scotia filmmaker Neal Livingston.      Show more . . .

“Urgent action on a global scale is needed to alleviate the world’s oceans from the many pressures they face, and to protect them from future dangers that may tip them beyond the limits of their carrying capacity. ”      Show more . . .

Rivers to Oceans Week is an opportunity to explore your connection to fresh and salt water environments. Rivers to Oceans Week reminds us that taking care of our water is a shared responsibility. Join the Canadian Wildlife Federation to celebrate Rivers to Oceans Week and help turn the tide on the      Show more . . .

In celebration of Canada's 150th Anniversary, BioBlitz Canada 150 will bring together the Canadian public with scientists to explore the richness of Canada's biodiversity and to engage our passion to know, celebrate and conserve our natural heritage. A bioblitz brings together expert naturalists and      Show more . . .

"The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda reaffirms the goal of ending child labour. Acting together, it is within our means to make the future of work a future without child labour." Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General      Show more . . .

"The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda pledges to leave no one behind. That includes people with albinism. The cycle of attacks, discrimination and poverty must be broken" Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary-General      Show more . . .

Voluntary, unpaid blood donations must be increased rapidly in more than half the world’s countries in order to ensure a reliable supply of safe blood for patients whose lives depend on it.      Show more . . .

Final Offer is a Canadian documentary film about the historic 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corporation. It follows Bob White, a giant of the Canadian labour movement and leader of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), confronting his American union      Show more . . .

Final Offer is a Canadian documentary film about the historic 1984 contract negotiations between the United Auto Workers and General Motors Corporation. It follows Bob White, a giant of the Canadian labour movement and leader of the Canadian Auto Workers (CAW), confronting his American union      Show more . . .

Around 4 to 6% of elderly people have experienced some form of maltreatment at home. Elder maltreatment can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term psychological consequences. The incidence of abuse towards older people is predicted to increase as many countries are experiencing rapidly      Show more . . .

Hardly anyone who attends the Speakers Series will be surprised that Canada's benevolent self-image crumbles when confronted with reality. But exactly what the carefully crafted 'Canadian' brand masks is worth discussing. The June Speakers Series will do just that, unraveling along the way the      Show more . . .

Sierra Club BC is hosting an urgent rally to stop the Site-C Dam. The project can still be stopped! We need your help to protect our environment and help support the Indigenous People. The Sierra Club BC needs your help to send the message that it will not be tolerated.      Show more . . .

Until We Are All Free: The Global Struggle for LGBTQ Rights is a panel discussion that will illuminate some of the grassroots organizing efforts taking place around the world. We will talk about some of the ways activists around the world are confronting oppression and violence, and seeking real      Show more . . .

The International Day of Family Remittances (IDFR), celebrated on 16 June, is aimed at recognizing the significant financial contribution migrant workers make to the wellbeing of their families back home and to the sustainable development of their countries of origin. It is also aimed at encouraging      Show more . . .

A National Conference: “Stop the Wars at Home & Abroad: Building a Movement Against War, Injustice & Repression!” – Hosted by the United National Antiwar Coalition (UNAC - unacpeace.org). Join activists from the many domestic and international struggles as we build unity against      Show more . . .

"Without a long-term solution, desertification and land degradation will not only affect food supply but lead to increased migration and threaten the stability of many nations and regions. This is why world leaders made land degradation neutrality one of the targets of the Sustainable Development      Show more . . .

In one of its final acts of 2016, the United Nations General Assembly adopted with overwhelming support a landmark resolution to begin negotiations on a treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons. This historic decision heralds an end to two decades of paralysis in multilateral nuclear disarmament efforts.      Show more . . .

In solidarity with those participating in the rent strike at Parkdale at this very moment. Proceeds from this show will be donated to https://www.gofundme.com/support-parkdale-tenants. The event is $10 or PWYC, All ages      Show more . . .

Whether you attended last year's Sisters of the Roundtable or not, please join your sisters at this timely half-day conversation on organizing for equality in our unions, workplaces & communities. Panellists and World Cafe will discuss:      Show more . . .

Wear white, join us to form a big human peace symbol and be part of our action to Ban the Bomb! Historic UN negotiations are taking place among 130 countries for a new treaty to ban nuclear weapons. However, Canada is boycotting the talks. Tell Prime Minister Trudeau to work with other countries to      Show more . . .

A bioblitz brings together expert naturalists and taxonomic scientists to inventory as many species as possible in a particular area in a set amount of time, typically over 24 hours. The species records are compiled into a single data set of the biodiversity in that location at that point in time.      Show more . . .

The Communist Party of Canada - Parkdale Club presents a reading group of classic Marxist Leninist texts. We're going to be discussing the first 3 chapters from Angela Davis' "Women, Race & Class"      Show more . . .

On 19 June 2015, the United Nations General Assembly (A/RES/69/293) proclaimed 19 June of each year the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, in order to raise awareness of the need to put an end to conflict-related sexual violence, to honour the victims and survivors      Show more . . .

Alternative Facts Survival Guide: Take heart! Today's best journalists arm you with the intellectual tools needed to decode a world of fake news.      Show more . . .

The sixth annual Pride Picnic is here!      Show more . . .

In a world where violence forces hundreds of families to flee each day, the UN Refugee Agency believes now is the time to show world leaders that the global public stands with refugees, and it will launch its #WithRefugees petition on June 20th to send a message to governments that they must work      Show more . . .

Join the Pride Prep Party to help ACAS get ready for pride!      Show more . . .

June 21, 2017 DocNow screens the following films, no ticket required:      Show more . . .

Learn about current campaigns and tenant actions and join the conversation about how we can organize and fight for our rights. Free.      Show more . . .

Celebration of Indigenous and Métis culture with music, storytelling, dance, theatre, food and more. All-ages craft making with Red Pepper Spectacle Arts, screenings of French Indigenous films, hoop dancing, musical performances by Wayne Lavallee and The Black Bull Moose Singers, stage      Show more . . .

Learn about the responsibilities and benefits of volunteering on a non-profit's board of directors. $15      Show more . . .

We invite you to join us for an evening of exciting news, celebration and appreciation, marking a tremendous year of land conservation achievements. We will be announcing new conservation successes and honouring some very special people who made these accomplishments possible. Enjoy a visual journey      Show more . . .

A showcase that aims to celebrate and share the work of BIPOC / racialized trans and queer artists with the rest of Toronto’s communities. The voices, the words, the moves, and the dances all come together to celebrate life. Trans lives. Black lives. Black and Brown trans lives.      Show more . . .

We are hotel and hospitality workers. Most of us are immigrants, women and people of colour.      Show more . . .

For over 40 years, the Multicultural History Society of Ontario has been actively involved in recording immigrant and ethnic stories. Participants in this workshop will gain a foundational understanding of oral history and an introduction to the process of conducting interviews. Pre-register. 6-8      Show more . . .

Discussion of how the murder of a shoeshine boy impacted the Portuguese, LGBTQ and sex worker communities and led to the revamping of Yonge Street. With historians Gilberto Fernandes, Daniel Ross and Tom Hooper and sex worker/ advocate Valerie Scott. 6-8 pm. Free. RSVP.      Show more . . .

BUTTERFLY (Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network) presents an informal social meetup and dinner. A loosely facilitated discussion will be led by a Butterfly member, but this space is yours to shape. 6:30-8:30 pm. Free.      Show more . . .

Come out and enjoy a free lunch on us! Learn about the great social and environmental justice initiatives and opportunities open to students at UofT and the broader community. Come hang out on a blanket and munch on some tacos and sip lemonade while chatting about whats going on at OPIRG Toronto and      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/277, designated 23 June as Public Service Day.      Show more . . .

"The 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda with its pledge to leave no one behind has a particular resonance for widows, who are among the most marginalized and isolated. " Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

All trans and nonbinary folks, friends, and allies are welcome to rally, march, and stand together in solidarity. Trans women of colour and people with different abilities are encouraged to lead the March and set the pace for all.      Show more . . .

Sierra Club Canada Foundation is hosting an event to discuss implications of trade agreements on our ability to protect the environment and to formulate a model for sustainable and successful trade agreements of the future.      Show more . . .

A bioblitz brings together expert naturalists and taxonomic scientists to inventory as many species as possible in a particular area in a set amount of time, typically over 24 hours. The species records are compiled into a single data set of the biodiversity in that location at that point in time.      Show more . . .

A Pedal Powered Bicycle Parade on the Danforth!      Show more . . .

Na-Me-Res is the proud host of Toronto’s Annual Traditional Pow Wow in recognition of National Aboriginal Day and the Summer Solstice, June 21st. Every year, thousands of people attend the celebration to enjoy traditional food and watch over 100 drummers and dancers perform. Come explore the      Show more . . .

​In 2016, IMO's Day of the Seafarer campaign celebrated seafarers and let the world know how and why seafarers are indispensable to everyone.      Show more . . .

In celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BioBlitz Canada 150 will bring together the Canadian public with scientists to explore the richness of Canada’s biodiversity and to engage our passion to know, celebrate and conserve our natural heritage.A bioblitz brings together expert      Show more . . .

Doors will open at 7pm for a meet and greet with author Kevin MacKay. Light snacks will be served, and Rust City will have its usual assortment of excellent coffees, beer, wine, etc.      Show more . . .

You are cordially invited to attend a picnic to celebrate the work of the Council of Canadians Edmonton Chapter and to help us to make a difference in 2017-18.      Show more . . .

On 12 December 1997, by resolution 52/149, the UN General Assembly proclaimed 26 June the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, with a view to the total eradication of torture and the effective functioning of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or      Show more . . .

The UK election proved the pollsters and prognosticators wrong once again. The "un-electable" Jeremy Corbyn won the largest increase in Labour votes since WWII based on a clear left platform of opposition to war and austerity. The Tories, meanwhile, have lost their seemingly solid majority and are      Show more . . .

Alternative Facts Survival Guide: Take heart! Today's best journalists arm you with the intellectual tools needed to decode a world of fake news.      Show more . . .

Join us for an evening with Aelim Yun, to talk about Korean precarious workers' struggle and labour unions' initiatives for securing fundamental labour rights for ALL workers. Part of this agenda includes strategies such as organizing for higher minimum wages.      Show more . . .

We've started conversations with so many fascinating women.      Show more . . .

Please join us for a town hall meeting about pharmacare. Learn how pharmacare can save Canadians $14 billion every year in prescription drug costs through bulk government purchases and negotiating for better prices. Hear how well it works in every other country that has public health care. Meet your      Show more . . .

Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms gets six fresh perspectives with In the Name of All Canadians, a compilation of short documentaries commissioned by Hot Docs. From Indigenous rights to the controversial 'notwithstanding clause,' participating filmmakers take the Charter's key tenets off the      Show more . . .

Feathers for Our Women: Honouring the Lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, Transgender and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWGT2S) is a Canada-wide outreach initiative aimed towards youths to raise awareness about MMIWGT2S and violence prevention education in communities.      Show more . . .

The Centre for Social Innovation, Bear Standing Tall & Associates and Ode'Min Giizis Indigenous Full Spectrum Doula Training collaborate to present a panel conversation on "Reconciling 150 with Indigenous Calls to Action." This panel of Indigenous activists, social-spiritual entrepreneurs, artists,      Show more . . .

Celebrate Canada Days with iconic Cree singer-songwriter Buffy Sainte-Marie! As one of the leading cultural voices in Canada over her illustrious 50 year career, her commitment to indigenous issues and social activism has been a constant theme in her folk-rock music.      Show more . . .

David Roediger in conversation with Jordan T. Camp, Christina Heatherton, and Donna Murch      Show more . . .

This July 1st, we have nothing to celebrate and everything to resist! Join us for a night of anti-colonial, anti-capitalist and anti-imperialist resistance! No Canada 150! Dedicated to our fallen Mapuche Weichafe [Warriors], Luis Marileo and Patricio González, shot and killed by Chilean police on      Show more . . .

Bring: Yourselves, friends and family; picnic-y food to share; lawn chair(s) if you're able.      Show more . . .

MP Carolyn Benett, Minister of Indigenous and Northern Affairs will be hosting a Canada Day 150 Picnic on July 1st at Spadina Museum. We will attend this event to remind MP Carolyn Bennett that they are celebrating 150 years of Colonialism and genocide the Canadian state has and continues to inflict      Show more . . .

The Foundation to Commemorate the Chinese Railroad Workers in Canada (FCCRWC) is a registered charitable organization. The goals of the foundation include promoting the understanding and awareness of the contribution to Canada by the Chinese Railroad Workers who participated in the construction of      Show more . . .

"I urge Governments to create an enabling environment for cooperatives to thrive and grow. Let us harness the power of cooperatives to achieve the SDGs and create a world of dignity and opportunity for all." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

The conference is organized by Science Target Inc. in collaboration with professional and academic institutions both are local and international.      Show more . . .

iWISE2017 will integrate research, technology and expertise in fields of water, informatics, sustainability and environment. This will be complemented through focused themed sessions allowing for a lively exchange of ideas as well as contributions from highly selective keynote speakers from      Show more . . .

Worried about identity theft or online surveillance? Just want to keep your business to yourself? Learn the best practices, habits, tips, and technology aids to secure your personal information, and reclaim your privacy rights on the Internet.      Show more . . .

Arm yourself with the tools you need to decode ‘fake news’ with the Alternative Facts Survival Guide, our new screening-and-conversation series.      Show more . . .

Free Minds, Free People is a national gathering the brings together teachers, high school and college students, community activists, academics and parents from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote education as a tool for liberation. This Conference      Show more . . .

In 1989, the Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme recommended that 11 July be observed by the international community as World Population Day, a day to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues.      Show more . . .

In June 2009, the democratically elected president of Honduras was kidnapped and whisked out of the country while the military and business elite consolidated a coup d'etat. To the surprise of many, Canada implicitly supported the coup and assisted the coup leaders in consolidating their control      Show more . . .

Join Jamie Swift for a presentation on The Vimy Trap: or, How We Learned To Stop Worrying and Love the Great War (by Ian McKay and Jamie Swift).      Show more . . .

This ceremony will be a coming together of people from all over the world, to acknowledge the common wound that we all carry from our shared history of violence. No matter where we come from, we all carry the wounds of historical trauma within us. Whether we were the victims, the perpetrators, or      Show more . . .

"On this World Youth Skills Day, let us renew our resolve to invest more in empowering young people. When we do, they can better advance the broader mission of the United Nations for lasting peace, sustainable development and human rights for all." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

In celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BioBlitz Canada 150 will bring together the Canadian public with scientists to explore the richness of Canada’s biodiversity and to engage our passion to know, celebrate and conserve our natural heritage.A bioblitz brings together expert      Show more . . .

Every year on 18 July — the day Nelson Mandela was born — the UN joins a call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation to devote 67 minutes of time to helping others, as a way to mark Nelson Mandela International Day.      Show more . . .

Join us and the fine folx at Glad Day Bookshop as we host the Any Other Way Reading Series. Each Tuesday in July, we'll feature Any Other Way: How Toronto Got Queer's contributors who are also some of the city's biggest and brightest voices on queer culture - past, present and, and future      Show more . . .

A conference held by The World-Ecology Network. The World-Ecology Network is a global community of scholars and activists committed to the study of historical change — including the history of present — as if nature matters. Moving beyond the fragmentation of the world into      Show more . . .

For the labor movement, business as usual is no longer an option. If the eight-year aftermath of the 2008 economic crash did not send the message loudly enough, the November 2016 election of Donald Trump as president of the United States surely has done so. The jury is in; the verdict is unanimous.      Show more . . .

For the labor movement, business as usual is no longer an option. If the eight-year aftermath of the 2008 economic crash did not send the message loudly enough, the November 2016 election of Donald Trump as president of the United States surely has done so. The jury is in; the verdict is unanimous.      Show more . . .

Replace the expert-led and distant views of the revolution in Syria with this deeply affecting doc carved from 300 hours of footage shot amidst conflict by everyday citizens. In this personal account, Damascus-based radio host Obaidah Zytoon immerses us in the euphoria of protest and feeling on the      Show more . . .

Join us and the fine folx at Glad Day Bookshop as we host the Any Other Way Reading Series. Each Tuesday in July, we'll feature Any Other Way: How Toronto Got Queer's contributors who are also some of the city's biggest and brightest voices on queer culture - past, present and, and future.      Show more . . .

Films Changing the World: Must-see docs revealing staggering new perspectives and stories.      Show more . . .

The theme for this year’s World Hepatitis Day is "Prevent hepatitis. Act now". Viral hepatitis is caused by 5 distinct hepatitis viruses. Infection from these viruses results in approximately 1.45 million deaths each year. These viruses are transmitted through contaminated water and food, as      Show more . . .

A bioblitz brings together expert naturalists and taxonomic scientists to inventory as many species as possible in a particular area in a set amount of time, typically over 24 hours. The species records are compiled into a single data set of the biodiversity in that location at that point in      Show more . . .

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.      Show more . . .

In 2013, the General Assembly held a high-level meeting to appraise the Global Plan of Action. Member States also adopted resolution A/RES/68/192 and designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons. This resolution declared that such a day was necessary to “raise awareness      Show more . . .

World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 170 countries to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world. It commemorates the Innocenti Declaration made by WHO and UNICEF policy-makers in August 1990 to protect, promote and support      Show more . . .

Speaker: Pervez Hoodbhoy.      Show more . . .

You are thus invited to "Solidarity and Fightback: Building Resistance to US-led War, Militarism and Neo-fascism", a gathering of anti-war and social justice activists, organizations, networks and movements from different countries who oppose wars, militarism, repression and foreign intervention by      Show more . . .

Conscious Minds Camp: A cooperative leadership experience created by and for youth and young adults who want to cultivate healthy and resilience communities. CMCamp is a space to ground ourselves in nature and community, visualize the kind of world we want to live in, and strategize how to get there      Show more . . .

Keynote speaker: The Hon. Douglas Roche, O.C. Author, former Senator, MP, and Canadian Ambassador for Disarmament. Featured Performers: * Grammy-Nominated Flautist Ron Korb * Isshin Daiko of Toronto Musical Ensemble * Toronto Pax Christi Chorale * Toronto's Raging Grannies      Show more . . .

Each year, in honour of Hiroshima Day, Camp Naivelt holds a Peace Tea to promote peace and social justice. This year our theme is about building local solidarity with those in Brampton (where Camp Naivelt is located) who are dealing with the frightening rise of Islamophobia in their communities. We      Show more . . .

We began this celebration of queer and trans love in 2010 and we are thrilled to be back for another year!      Show more . . .

Celebrating Indigenous people and recognizing their value and human rights.      Show more . . .

A bioblitz brings together expert naturalists and taxonomic scientists to inventory as many species as possible in a particular area in a set amount of time. The species records are compiled into a single data set of the biodiversity in that location at that point in time.Through this project      Show more . . .

This presentation focuses on the role of the U.S. State in organizing the American corporate managerial stratum to take part in managing global capitalism in the post-WWII period. Central to these efforts was General Electric executive Philip Reed, who was deeply embedded within the U.S. State      Show more . . .

On 17 December 1999, in its resolution 54/120, the United Nations General Assembly endorsed the recommendation made by the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth (Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998) that 12 August be declared International Youth Day.      Show more . . .

In celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, BioBlitz Canada 150 will bring together the Canadian public with scientists to explore the richness of Canada’s biodiversity and to engage our passion to know, celebrate and conserve our natural heritage.A bioblitz brings together expert      Show more . . .

The Canadian State celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. It’s the only territory of the Americas that didn’t fight for its independence or reinvent itself to resemble a republic. Yet Canada has had a distinct and ongoing history of conquests and plunder, including the stealing of      Show more . . .

The People's University is a forum for learning, teaching and debate that is open to people both within and outside the academic world, young and old alike. A wide range of global and local issues of current interest will be discussed in workshops, plenary sessions, movement assemblies and social      Show more . . .

Join author and activist Tim McCaskell for a presentation on his recent book Queer Progress: From Homophobia to Homonationalism. Queer Progress was chosen as a Quill & Quire favourite release of the year. In it Tim McCaskell asks how did a social movement evolve from a small group of young radicals      Show more . . .

The Aamjiwnaang Water Gathering focuses on the Anishnaabe culture practices towards water teachings. Happening August 19-20 a two day weekend with a full schedule. A free educational, family friendly event welcoming to every walk of earth. We have a responsibility towards our region's fresh water      Show more . . .

Ronald Reagan incomparably raised the level of staging and performance that go into being the leader of the free world, which we’re seeing today on a grander scale than could have been imagined at the time. Composed of archival footage and set against the backdrop of the Cold War, this      Show more . . .

"World Humanitarian Day is an annual reminder of the need to act to alleviate the suffering. It is also an occasion to honour the humanitarian workers and volunteers toiling on the frontlines of crises. I pay tribute to these dedicated women and men who brave danger to help others at far greater      Show more . . .

ICCE2017 committee cordially invite all the participants interested in sharing their knowledge and research in the area of clean & renewable energy to submit their abstract and attend the ICCE2017. ICCE 2017 provides a platform for researchers and scientists to share their research work while the      Show more . . .

The United Nations proclaimed the International Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024). UNESCO is contributing to it through its educational, cultural and scientific programmes so as to promote the contribution of people of African descent to building modern societies and ensuring dignity      Show more . . .

You are invited to the North Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians Annual Meeting, to be held at Tatamagouche Centre, Thursday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m.      Show more . . .

Since nuclear weapons testing began in the mid-twentieth century, with the first test on 16 July 1945, nearly 2,000 have taken place. There has been little consideration of the devastating effects of testing on human life, let alone the understanding of nuclear fallout from atmospheric tests. Early      Show more . . .

"On this International Day, I call on States to acknowledge that family members and friends of the disappeared are also victims, and to guarantee their right to full protection from any form of reprisals. Let us all show solidarity with the victims and their relatives as they strive to realize their      Show more . . .

On this International Day of Charity, the United Nations invites all Member States and all international and regional organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and individuals, to commemorate the Day in an appropriate manner, by encouraging charity, including      Show more . . .

Cattle & Horse shows, Midway, Demolition Derby, Agricultural Awareness Building, Live Entertainment daily, Horse Pull, Homecraft, Beef, Sheep & Swine Show & Auction Sale, 4-H County Championship Shows.      Show more . . .

Highlights: Road Race Petting Farm Pony Rides Food & Games Rebekah Harvest Dinner Fall Fair Parade Sheep & Goat Shows Baby Show Pet Show Live Entertainment      Show more . . .

This year's Fair offers much more....      Show more . . .

Thursday: Official Opening, Ambassador of the Fair Competition, Demo Cross, Homecraft & Agricultural Exhibits.      Show more . . .

Highlights: 4-H Show Homecraft & Agricultural Exhibits in Dickson Center, Baby Show, Campbell Amusements Midway, Local and Live Entertainment, Beer Garden , Walk-around Entertainment, 2 days of Demolition Derby, Cambridge Fair Market Place Full of Commercial Exhibitors and Vendors      Show more . . .

Highlights: Harvesting excitement for 158 years. Live Adult & Children’s Entertainment, Craft Beer Festival, Demo Derby, Fall Cutting Horse Show, Robertson Amusements Midway & more, something for all ages!      Show more . . .

Highlights: Little Sir/Little Miss, Junior Ambassador and Ambassador Competitions, Barn of Learning, Talent Show, Family Shows, Live Concerts, 4-H Show, Cattle, Dairy Goat, Sheep & Poultry Shows, Children's Pony Show, Western Game Show, Heavy & Light Horse Show, School & Junior Exhibits, Homecraft      Show more . . .

Highlights: Join us at our new fairgrounds for a fun filled, family focused weekend of Agricultural Awareness events including Livestock Shows, Kidz Zone and Petting Zoo, Antique Tractor Show and Pulls; 2 Demolition Derbies; Homecraft & School Displays; 4-H & Youth Competitions; Family Musical and      Show more . . .

International Literacy Day is celebrated worldwide, bringing together governments, multi- and bilateral organizations, NGOs, private sectors, communities, teachers, learners and experts in the field. On this day also International Literacy Prizes are awarded to people with outstanding solutions that      Show more . . .

Highlights: Theme: Fun For Everyone. Friday Night: Tractor Pull. Saturday: Horses, Cattle and Sheep, Extensive Homecraft, Local Entertainment, Special Children’s Activities, Dance      Show more . . .

Highlights: Youth Talent Show, Live Music, Sheep Show, Horse Shows, Pet Show, Lawn Mower Pull, Petting Zoo, Homecrafts, Baking, Fruit & Vegetables, Field Crops, Antiques and More.      Show more . . .

Highlights: English & Western Saddle Horse Show, Dressage Horse Show, 4-H Llama & Rabbit Shows, Demonstrations including Poultry, Reptiles, Exotic Animals, Sheep Shearing, Spinning & Weaving, Ambassador Competition, Special Children’s Area with Entertainment, Games, Pet Show and Tractor      Show more . . .

Highlights: Homecrafts, Children’s Activities, Livestock & Small Animals, Entertainment, Horses, Farmers Market (Saturday Morning), Auction, Horse Pull (Saturday)      Show more . . .

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Highlights: Vegetable Displays, Antique Tractor Show and Pull, Light and Heavy Horse Shows, Baking, Canning and Crafts. Opening Ceremonies (9), Dance, Demolition Derby, Light Horse & Tractor Pull and Heavy Horse Pull.      Show more . . .

Highlights: Ambassador Competition, Horse, Cattle, Hunter & Jumper shows, Local Talent show, Pet Show, Lawn Tractor Races, Antique Car & Tractor Show, Silent Auction, Tug of war , Inflatables.      Show more . . .

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Highlights: Theme: Red White & Farmin’. Friday: Judging and Ambassador Competition. Saturday: Dog Agility Show, Truck and Antique Tractor Pulls, Farmers Olympics, Canadian Open Square Dancing, Step Dancing & Clogging Competition. Sunday: Lawnmower Races and Derby.      Show more . . .

The 9th WEEC (World Environmental Education Congress) will be held in Vancouver, Canada, September 9-15, 2017. The title of the Congress is CulturEnvironment: Weaving new connections. The Organizing Committee for the congress is BC’s Institute for Environmental Learning (IEL) in cooperation      Show more . . .

When workers are injured or made ill on the job, they have a right to full compensation. They have a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with the support they need to get back on their feet.      Show more . . .

Fentanyl overdoses in Toronto are on the rise, and the municipal and provincial governments' inaction regarding the ongoing opioid crisis is inspiring a community response unlike any other we've seen. From pop up safe injection sites to private citizens carrying life saving overdose antidotes on      Show more . . .

The International Committee’s Campaign for a Just Policy towards Cuba along with other organizations in the United States, are planning the Third Days of Action Against the Blockade in Washington DC from September 11-16, 2017.      Show more . . .

The International Committee’s Campaign for a Just Policy towards Cuba along with other organizations in the United States, are planning the Third Days of Action Against the Blockade in Washington DC from September 11-16, 2017.      Show more . . .

"As we mark the United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation, let us reaffirm our commitment to this invaluable means of achieving sustainable development and improving the lives of billions of people in the global South and beyond."      Show more . . .

Join us at No One Writes To The Colonel for a guided discussion on the history of social housing and the Toronto housing crisis.      Show more . . .

"The implementation of the Goals must be underpinned by a strong and active civil society that includes the weak and the marginalized. We must defend civil society's freedom to operate and do this essential job. On this International Day of Democracy, let us rededicate ourselves to democracy and      Show more . . .

Welcome to this years Take Back the Night: Breaking Down Silences from Generation to Generation      Show more . . .

What is political song? What are protest songs? Are they limited to topical songs, broadsides, "finger-pointing" songs? If they are more than this, what qualifies? The Davenport Club of the Communist Party invites you to an evening of performances and conversation in celebration of the life and work      Show more . . .

Celebrate Toronto's first official Urban Agriculture Day with Toronto-grown produce, prepared foods and food demonstrations. Visit the Market 707 vendors for street food from around the world.      Show more . . .

This is a free event, child friendly and wheelchair accessible.      Show more . . .

The Fight for $15 $ Fairness is hosting our first ever Ontario-wide Campus Assembly at the University of Toronto. Students, staff, faculty from university and college campuses across the province and all supporters are invited to attend.      Show more . . .

The United States Congress does not represent the people who live and work in the United States. Given the threat posed by the Trump regime, the people must take matters into our own hands, together, and claim the power we already have.      Show more . . .

"On this International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, let us remember how much has already been accomplished, and commit to do more to protect our atmosphere. By working together, we can build a safer, healthier, more prosperous and resilient world for all people while protecting our      Show more . . .

For the past twenty years Word on the Street Halifax has been a community driven initiative providing an opportunity for authors, publishers, book sellers, aspiring writers and readers to join together to increase awareness of the importance of reading and writing skills, in addition to encouraging      Show more . . .

The Red Deer Chapter of the Council of Canadians invites you to attend a panel discussion on pharmacare, proportional representation, trade and water. Chapter members are active in our community, pushing for positive change on all of these issues and more. Join us for an interactive discussion and      Show more . . .

Sixth International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation 2017      Show more . . .

The 2017 Toronto Climate film festival starts off with a screening of Before the Flood, an engaging look at the climate crisis. Discussion in support of TransformTO, Toronto’s climate action plan will follow the film. Free Admission      Show more . . .

Radical Transformation: Oligarchy, Collapse, and the Crisis of Civilization by Kevin MacKay is a story about industrial civilization’s impending collapse, and about the possibilities of averting this fate. Human communities first emerged as egalitarian, democratic groups that existed in      Show more . . .

Uneven and combined development remains crucial for understanding the continued widening and deepening of capitalism. However, the nature of the heterogeneous and uneven development of contemporary capitalism, especially since the 1970s, makes problematic the characterization of capitalist totality,      Show more . . .

"Let us all work together to help all human beings achieve dignity and equality; to build a greener planet; and to make sure no one is left behind." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

Join the Nova Scotia Environmental Network gathering for panel discussions, networking, workshops, and strategies. The Nova Scotia Environmental Network is comprised of about 60 non-governmental environmental and health groups whose common purpose is the conservation and enhancement of the natural      Show more . . .

Voices for Creative Nonviolence is co-sponsoring this important conference and co-coordinators Kathy Kelly and Brian Terrell are among the featured speakers.      Show more . . .

Green Energy Doors Open (GEDO) is a showcase of sustainable energy projects and success stories from around Ontario. From September 22-24 across Ontario and September 30-October 1 in the Ottawa Region, visitors will get a chance to learn about the many different initiatives and innovative energy      Show more . . .

The Word On The Street Festival is growing into a signature event in Southern Alberta, where we present established and emerging authors, storytellers, informative panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops, street performers, live music, and a bustling marketplace. We strive to create a      Show more . . .

The Ontario Environment Network (OEN) is a non-profit, non-governmental network serving Ontario's environmental non-profit, non-governmental community. Ontario has over 700 environmental groups that range from national to neighbourhood-based and focus on a wide range of issues.      Show more . . .

Maude Barlow will be a guest speaker at the Bayfield Sustainability Summit.      Show more . . .

For the past 27 years, The Word On The Street has been renowned for the quality and diversity of its event programming. See the lineup of incredible Canadian literary talent at the 28th festival on September 24, 2017.      Show more . . .

Each year in September, in the cities of Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto, and Halifax, The Word On The Street unites the country in a national celebration of literacy and the Canadian written word. Saskatoon became the fifth city to host the festival with a preview event held in 2010. The      Show more . . .

Joyce Nelson is an award-winning writer and researcher. In Beyond Banksters, she examines how corporations and private banks are working together to continue the privatization of public infrastructure and services. Politicians have supported this process through laws and regulations that benefit the      Show more . . .

This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a high priority. It also provides an opportunity to educate the public—and their leaders—about the real benefits of eliminating such weapons, and the social and economic      Show more . . .

Jonathan Rosenblum, union activist from Seattle and author of recently published Beyond $15, will be talking about the lessons to be learned from the struggle for $15 in the USA. Rosenblum's experience will be of particular interest to activists in the $15 and Fairness movement in Ontario.      Show more . . .

On Building a Social Movement focuses on the North American campaign for southern African liberation. It does so by first evoking both the region-wide battle for liberation from racial oppression that emerged in southern Africa between 1960 and 1994 and the world-wide mobilization of support for      Show more . . .

Against the background of the history of Cuba-U.S. interconnectedness and in light of Obama's ini­tiative and Trump's election, Arnold August deals with the relationship between the two countries, delving into past and current U.S. aggression against Cuba's artistic field, ideology and politics.      Show more . . .

It is celebrated annually to raise awareness about rabies prevention and to highlight progress in defeating this horrifying disease.      Show more . . .

For British-based cartoonist, artist, activist, and author Kate Evans, the only proper response to the refugee crisis now facing Europe (and the rest of the world) is action. In her latest graphic novel, Threads, she faces the situation head on; telling the stories of those marginalized and      Show more . . .

For British-based cartoonist, artist, activist, and author Kate Evans, the only proper response to the refugee crisis now facing Europe (and the rest of the world) is action. In her latest graphic novel, Threads, she faces the situation head on; telling the stories of those marginalized and      Show more . . .

For British-based cartoonist, artist, activist, and author Kate Evans, the only proper response to the refugee crisis now facing Europe (and the rest of the world) is action. In her latest graphic novel, Threads, she faces the situation head on; telling the stories of those marginalized and      Show more . . .

In the 100th anniversary year of the Russian Revolutions, our conference focuses on the theme of revolution. We want to speak to the widespread and widely varying causes, contexts, conditions and consequences of modern revolutions.      Show more . . .

Ageism is a widely prevalent and prejudicial attitude that stems from the assumption that age discrimination, and sometimes neglect and abuse of older persons is a social norm and therefore, acceptable. It is a reality in some form in all societies, and finds expression in individuals’      Show more . . .

Fighting Dirty tells the story of how one small group of farmers, small-town residents, and Indigenous people fought the world’s largest waste disposal company to stop them from expanding a local dumpsite into a massive land fill. As one of the experts brought in to assess the impact the      Show more . . .

The International Day of Non-Violence is marked on 2 October, the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence.      Show more . . .

"On this World Habitat Day, I urge national and local governments, city planners and communities everywhere to keep “Housing at the Centre”. Guaranteeing dignity and opportunity for all depends on people having access to affordable and adequate housing. I look forward to a successful      Show more . . .

It is recognized that teachers are not only a means to implementing education goals; they are the key to sustainability and national capacity in achieving learning and creating societies based on knowledge, values and ethics. However, they continue to face challenges brought about by staff      Show more . . .

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.      Show more . . .

The world’s 1.1 billion girls are part of a large and vibrant global generation poised to take on the future. Yet the ambition for gender equality in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) highlights the preponderance of disadvantage and discrimination borne by girls everywhere on a daily      Show more . . .

Join Tyler Shipley as he discusses Canada’s role in the 2009 coup d’etat in Honduras and his book Ottawa and Empire: Canada and the Military Coup in Honduras. The talk is being held in the Hinton auditorium at the Toronto Reference Library.      Show more . . .

The International Day for Disaster Reduction began in 1989, after a call by the United Nations General Assembly for a day to promote a global culture of risk-awareness and disaster reduction. Held every 13 October, the day celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their      Show more . . .

The Living Soils Symposium Montreal is a 3-day bilingual event at Concordia University which aims to bring together scientists, academics, food producers, students, government delegates, NGOs, activists, entrepreneurs and consumers to discuss the crucial role of living soils in addressing some of      Show more . . .

"The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development promises to leave no one behind. To deliver on that, we must help rural women to thrive, and to access the support and information they need, so that they can fulfil their potential without leaving their communities." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

On 16 October 1945, 42 countries assembled in Quebec, Canada, to create the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Their goal was to free humanity from hunger and malnutrition, and to effectively manage the global food system.      Show more . . .

"Poverty is not simply measured by inadequate income. It is manifested in restricted access to health, education and other essential services and, too often, by the denial or abuse of other fundamental human rights [...] Let us listen to and heed the voices of people living in poverty. Let us commit      Show more . . .

On Oc 19th, we will march in the Downtown East neighbourhood of Toronto in memory of Carolyn Connolly and to honour too many other women, friends and family that we have lost over the years. We march against the many daily occurrences of violence on our streets - the targeting of homeless,      Show more . . .

Why are indigenous people disproportionately poor and homeless? What are the frontlines of indigenous struggle today? How do we fight colonialism?      Show more . . .

Working with and through a black radical/critical intellectual and political tradition, this talk will map another genealogy of critical theory which posits that the central issues of our time are our modes of production of the human and freedom. It will argue that contemporary black radical      Show more . . .

Righting wrongs, enjoining good, and honoring individual and community rights. A SeekersHub Toronto tour with Shaykh Walead Mosaad.      Show more . . .

Solidarity Ottawa’s Eco-Justice Committee is convening a public meeting to launch a campaign for Free and Accessible Public Transit. The speakers at the event, including Stefan Kipfer from Free Transit Toronto Now, will provide insight into challenges and ways forward. Free transit is the      Show more . . .

17th Annual Power of Water Conference      Show more . . .

Join us at the 7th Annual Social Justice Week, taking place from October 23 - 27, 2017 at Ryerson University. This year's multi-disciplinary program features 18 events ranging from daily roundtables, panel discussions, lunch & learn workshops, lectures, and a commemorative art installation for      Show more . . .

"[...] Information and communications technologies have the potential to provide new solutions to development challenges, particularly in the context of globalization, and can foster economic growth, competitiveness, access to information and knowledge, poverty eradication and social inclusion      Show more . . .

Metrolinx is doling out the big bucks on new transit projects across the province. But where is all this money going?We will gather in front of Metrolinx HQ in Toronto, on Front St. between Bay and York in front of Union Station, at 7:30am, followed by a press conference at 8am.      Show more . . .

The annual observance of Disarmament Week, which begins on the anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, was called for in the Final Document of the General Assembly 1978 special session on disarmament (resolution S-10/2). States were invited to highlight the danger of the arms race,      Show more . . .

oin author, professor and activist Kevin MacKay for a presentation on Radical Transformation: Oligarchy, Collapse, and the Crisis of Civilization. Radical Transformation is a story about industrial civilization’s impending collapse, and about the possibilities of averting this fate. Human      Show more . . .

Higher education in our politically desperate age is threatened by a legacy that it does not dare to name and that legacy with its eerie resonance with an authoritarian past asserts itself, in part, with the claim that education is failing. The Trump administration needs education to fail in a very      Show more . . .

In the summer of 1967 Herbert Marcuse gave a talk titled 'Liberation from the Affluent Society' at a London conference called The Dialectics of Liberation. The conference brought together a wide range of left and counter-cultural activists, thinkers, artists and poets - Herbert Marcuse, R.D Laing,      Show more . . .

"The stories told by this heritage are powerful expressions of culture and place, weaving together personal and collective experience, reflecting the search for meaning shared by all. This heritage provides an anchor in a world of change, especially for local communities, providing records of      Show more . . .

Come hear Martine Delvaux”, author of Serial Girls: From Barbie to Pussy Riot, in conversation with Dr. Eftihia Mihelakis. This event is free and open to the public.      Show more . . .

Join legal expert Harry Glasbeek for a presentation on law’s sponsorship of corporate irresponsibility.      Show more . . .

Join us for an afternoon of networking, learning and dialogue in sessions on what it takes to work for social justice in the non-profit sector. Keynote speaker: Chris Ramsaroop, Community and Labour Activist      Show more . . .

White supremacist groups in London, ON have called for another xenophobic rally. People for Peace London and Council of Canadians London Chapter are calling for Londoners to show our support for diversity in our community.      Show more . . .

Come out and talk to us about what you've experienced in your own backyard. There will be panelists talking about police officers in school, Indigenous alternatives to policing, as well as time for you to voice your concerns. Use the hashtags #drpsweseeyou and #racismindurham to share your stories.      Show more . . .

The State of (In)Equality: Social Justice Under Siege is the fourth annual interdisciplinary conference presented by Humber College’s School of Liberal Arts and Sciences of Toronto, Canada in association with the International Festival of Authors (IFOA).      Show more . . .

"Cities are increasingly the home of humanity. They are central to climate action, global prosperity, peace and human rights." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

Historically, Toronto’s under-served and lower-income communities have enjoyed unequal access to the benefits of infrastructure investments that are made with public funds. While social justice activists campaign for more convenient and affordable public transit options, there are very      Show more . . .

A talk by Michael Hardt, Duke University.      Show more . . .

The members of Westmount’s Healthy City Project invite everyone to an open discussion on the growing issue of climate change.      Show more . . .

"I pay tribute to the courage of all media personnel who put their lives on the line for the sake of truth. And I call for immediate action to secure justice in cases where journalists were attacked, harassed or killed." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

The movement for workplace democracy has always had a radical, transformative vision. These radical roots also call us to new radical routes, i.e., what is our way forward as a movement of solidarity economics based on ownership and control instead of capital? The world needs workplace democracy now      Show more . . .

The Student Pipeline Action Committee is pleased to host an event bringing together an all-Indigenous panel of speakers to present and discuss the experience of impacted and potentially impacted communities like the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in North Dakota. Additional topics include the legal,      Show more . . .

This march was created in response to the recent outpouring of #metoo hashtags showing up on all social media platforms. The MeToo campaign was started 10+ years ago by a female POC activist by the name of Tarana Burke. Although she is not currently affiliated with this march, we are aware that it      Show more . . .

"Tsunamis may be rare but, like any other natural hazard, if we fail to prepare and raise awareness, then we risk paying a heavy price." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

"On this International Day, I urge governments, businesses and citizens around the world to prioritize environmental care and the sustainable management of natural resources for preventing conflict, building peace and promoting lasting prosperity." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

The organization called "the Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships" on Monday November 6th will be hosting politicians and wealthy business owners, at a conference in downtown Toronto.      Show more . . .

Join Judy Da Silva, Lee Maracle, Vanessa Gray, and other special guests in Toronto to hear updates from Grassy Narrows and learn more about their campaign for mercury justice. After a decades-long campaign by Grassy Narrows activists, the Ontario government has set aside $85 million to clean up the      Show more . . .

Join us for a talk by Virginia Eubanks, author, activist and Professor of Political Science,      Show more . . .

Resource Movement is an emerging organization of young people with wealth and class privilege, working toward the equitable distribution of land, wealth and power. We're a project on the Tides Canada Shared Platform.      Show more . . .

He has chased hurricanes and tornadoes and explored some of the most remote and ecologically sensitive places on Earth, like Antarctica and the Greenland ice cap. He frequently finds himself up close to the world’s most fearsome forces: vicious tornadoes, the eyes of hurricanes, and inside      Show more . . .

Join us at the 3rd annual Building Reconciliation Forum when we will explore The Journey Toward a Reconciled Education System.      Show more . . .

The CWF Goose Gala supports Canada's wildlife and wild spaces. Proceeds from the event help ensure a bright future for Canadian wildlife. Thanks to the generosity of corporations and philanthropists, the gala has channeled $500,000 into the CWF Wild by Nature campaign. As we mark Canada's 150th      Show more . . .

Join us for this public assembly at Queen's Park:      Show more . . .

Join an emerging group of young change makers who want to create an impact in defending Human Rights!      Show more . . .

The International Week of Science and Peace was first observed during 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace. The organization of events and activities for the week was undertaken as a non-governmental initiative; the secretariat for the International Year of Peace was      Show more . . .

Proclaimed by the UNESCO General Conference (Resolution 31C/ 20) in 2001, the World Science Day for Peace and Development is an annual event celebrated all over the world to recall the commitment made at the UNESCO-ICSU World Conference on Science (Budapest 1999).      Show more . . .

SUSTAINABLE LIVING Series      Show more . . .

A revolutionary and internationalist celebration of the Great October Socialist Revolution      Show more . . .

At this forum, we’ll be surfacing the growing enterprising feminist ecosystem, talking feminist business models, feminist leadership values, operational practices, strategy, product and service design, embodiment and more. In addition to learning together, we will also connect the feminist      Show more . . .

Light refreshments to be provided      Show more . . .

This month, City Council will begin voting on the TTC's plan to increase ridership on the TTC. This plan is called the Ridership Growth Strategy.      Show more . . .

The events in Catalonia escalate by the day. The Spanish government's behaviour towards the Catalan population which exercised its right to self-determination by voting for independence, is an outrage for anyone who cares about democracy. The brutality and repression with which this legitimate      Show more . . .

"Let us focus both on prevention and strengthening health services so that everyone who has this debilitating disease can receive the support he or she needs." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

What will the aid sector look like in 2030? How will the role of humanitarian organizations evolve?      Show more . . .

Capitalism's agenda is the endless pursuit of private accumulation of socially produced wealth. In our system, the corporation - created by law - is meant to hide this agenda, to distract us so that flesh and blood capitalists can do what they like. But when the workings of the corporation are      Show more . . .

A conversation about race, segregation and memory      Show more . . .

A century ago this month, Arthur Balfour and the British government working with early Zionists laid the seeds of much of what unsettles the world today. Almost biblical* in the scale of devastation of lands and people, the Balfour Declaration needs to be understood not just for its genesis but      Show more . . .

What will the aid sector look like in 2030? How will the role of humanitarian organizations evolve?      Show more . . .

In this workshop participants will examine structures and ideologies that produce and maintain inequality across race, class, gender, sexuality and other identity markers. Activities will be incorporated that deepen participant understanding of individual and group power and various forms of      Show more . . .

The United Nations is committed to strengthening tolerance by fostering mutual understanding among cultures and peoples. This imperative lies at the core of the United Nations Charter, as well as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and is more important than ever in this era of rising and      Show more . . .

Please join us at The Garrison on November 16th, to support WomenatthecentrE ( http://www.womenatthecentre.com/ )      Show more . . .

Tools for Change is a project originally started by Opirg Toronto and now run by a group of our community partners, including OPIRG Toronto, Greenpeace Canada, Opirg York, Community Action Centre, No One Is Illegal - Toronto and Toronto350.org. We help you develop skills to champion social,      Show more . . .

What is the history of public housing in Canada? How has it come under attack? How can we win it back? Join us as we discuss these and other important questions that will help us understand the current housing crisis and talk about the upcoming National Housing Day of Action.      Show more . . .

The work that humans do, both paid and unpaid, is being reshaped by digital technology. But technology is not the only reason work is changing, profoundly and structurally. Come join in the discussion about this evolution in how we make our livings, and what we can do to shape it.      Show more . . .

Forum with Keynote by Velma Veloria and a special presentation by Dennis Kusin. Velma Veloria is a former Washington State Representative instrumental in passing legislation that made human trafficking a crime at the state level. She is also long-time labour & communtiy organizer and is part of the      Show more . . .

What will the aid sector look like in 2030? How will the role of humanitarian organizations evolve?      Show more . . .

World Philosophy Day was introduced in 2002 by UNESCO to honour philosophical reflection in the entire world by opening up free and accessible spaces. Its objective is to encourage the peoples of the world to share their philosophical heritage and to open their minds to new ideas, as well as to      Show more . . .

The duty to accommodate applies to both employers and unions; both have to work towards providing an accommodation for an injured worker to allow him or her to continue to be a productive member of the workplace. What many WCB advocates don't realize is that, unlike Ontario, the duty to accommodate      Show more . . .

Transportation harbours more than transportation questions. It alerts us to all sorts of urban problems, connects us to people's daily rounds, and reminds us of the role of state and capital in making our world unsustainable. Demands for free transit, too, can help us connect concrete demands (for      Show more . . .

Marx's Capital, the Russian Revolution and the Summer of love all had a tremendous influence on our world, and still do! What can today's activists learn from them? How do we build a more peaceful, just and sustainable world?      Show more . . .

Theme: Planting seeds of Restoration and Hope for those Impacted by Crime.      Show more . . .

At the Assembly we will discuss and debate our action plan for the next year. At the conference we will set our platform for reform leading into the provincial election. Set the strategy to highlight key health care issues leading into the provincial election and win commitments on these key      Show more . . .

"Sustainable development goal 6 calls on the international community to ensure access to toilets by 2030. Delivering on this basic human right — the right to water and sanitation — is good for people, business and the economy." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

This year Trinity-St. Paul's celebrate it’s 35th Anniversary as a vibrant and engaged Centre for Faith, Justice and the Arts on Bloor Street. "Building Community Through Local and Global Action" celebrates this heritage by linking Bloor Street with the global community.      Show more . . .

United Nations Universal Children’s Day was established in 1954 and is celebrated on November 20th each year to promote international togetherness, awareness among children worldwide, and improving children's welfare.      Show more . . .

The Day has become an important tool in global efforts to reduce road casualties. It offers an opportunity for drawing attention to the scale of emotional and economic devastation caused by road crashes and for giving recognition to the suffering of road crash victims and the work of support and      Show more . . .

Did you know Canada is the only country with universal healthcare but no universal drug coverage? After watching the Fifth Estate's episode "The High Cost of Pharmaceuticals: Canada's Drug Problem," we will discuss options for actions.      Show more . . .

Implementing the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Priorities, Partnerships and Next Steps      Show more . . .

Presenters: John Kannankulan and Stefan Kipfer      Show more . . .

Join us for a morning of insightful conversation about food skills, food waste, and food insecurity. Food is a basic human right, yet it is at the centre of many of our community's most pressing issues including health, environment and income. This event will explore the importance of basic food      Show more . . .

The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 7th Building SustainABLE Communities conference Nov 21-24 in Kelowna, BC. The overarching theme is Innovation Through Collaboration, with major forum topics being Climate Action, Water Stewardship, Food Systems/Security, and Community      Show more . . .

This workshop focuses on doing effective outreach and building strength and analysis to different sectors of your community to build your organization and the movement for social justice. Attendees develop a toolbox of effective methods and messages to reach people in their communities and build the      Show more . . .

First Nations activists and racialized and marginalized women are at the heart of the battle for environmental justice. Speaking from communities disproportionally impacted by toxic exposures and environmental degradation, they are moving environmental concerns from the abstract “future of the      Show more . . .

Living in a pluralist society raises opportunities for dispute resolvers to learn from practices that are culturally, ethnically and religiously diverse and aware. This year the focus is on: The Role of Compassion and Restorative Processes in Dispute Resolution.      Show more . . .

Speaker: Fernando Carou, Senior Engineer at City of Toronto - Environment & Energy Division      Show more . . .

The Annual Community Forum on Ending Homelessness is the only event of its kind in Ottawa, bringing housing researchers, practitioners, front line workers, policy makers, community organizations and governments together to work collaboratively to build solutions to ending homelessness in Ottawa.      Show more . . .

There is a severe shortage of social housing in Canada, a direct result of the federal government's failure to fund new housing projects over the last 24 years, and its gradual strangling of funding to maintain the existing housing stock. The situation has reached a point where buildings are      Show more . . .

Carbon accounting is the practice of measuring and tracking all of the carbon that is released into the atmosphere as a result of a company's (or a person's) actions - that is, all of the carbon that they are responsible for.      Show more . . .

This event explores the experiences of diverse Black Canadians at the intersections of race, sexuality, gender, faith, ability, class and beyond. Panelists will reflect on anti-Black racism in a Canadian context, connecting interpersonal and institutional experiences. The panel will explore      Show more . . .

Building Community Strength: Parc Extension In Conversation with East Harlem      Show more . . .

Are you facing low wage precarious work, unfair conditions, and bad bosses? How do we organize and win decent work and fair wage for all?      Show more . . .

Speakers: Megan Whitfield (CUPW), Joy Lachica (ETFO), Jamie Kirkpatrick (Blue-Green Alliance Canada) and Patrick Rondeau (Federation des Travailleurs et Travailleuses du Quebec) Moderator: John Cartwright, President of TYRLC.      Show more . . .

"Violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. It imposes large-scale costs on families, communities and economies. The world cannot afford to pay this price." — Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary-General      Show more . . .

Sponsored jointly by the Public Interest Law Centre and the Department of Geography (University of Winnipeg), this Anniversary will feature robust dialogue on cutting edge issues from a distinguished and eclectic group of Manitobans and Canadians. We will celebrate PILC achievements in enhancing      Show more . . .

On November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Toronto branches of GRAN and CFUW are hosting a panel and discussion to highlight examples of work that can lead to positive changes in the social context of gender-based violence.      Show more . . .

Two far-right, anti-immigrant groups - the Storm Alliance and La Meute - are co-organizing a rally in Quebec City on Saturday, November 25 at 2pm at the National Assembly. Since the Ste-Foy mosque massacre in January, these Islamophobic groups have escalated their public presence and activities.      Show more . . .

Integrating Our Voices: Centering Stories of Migration is the first annual conference on the immigrant and refugee experiences in the Canadian post-secondary education system. The conference will showcase the stories of migrants via panel discussions, workshops, creative performances and networking      Show more . . .

A free networking event that brings people, businesses, communities and green vendors together. All businesses are able to promote their products and services but green vendors (Vendors that take on green initiatives or have green products or services) are the main attraction and other businesses      Show more . . .

An evening of powerful stories from women human rights defenders, including updates on peace process in Colombia and elections in Honduras.      Show more . . .

The Monday Night Seminar carries on the tradition of Marshall McLuhan's public seminars at the University of Toronto. This year's thematic is MsUnderstanding Media. All seminars take place from 6 - 8pm within the same intimate Coach House setting where McLuhan once held court. In this up-close and      Show more . . .

As Bell Hooks contends, "The memory of earlier communion between African and Native American lay the      Show more . . .

A community forum to bring together First Peoples and peoples of colour to share their respective visions, strategies and priorities on:      Show more . . .

Join TTCriders at City Hall as we bring our Woes on the Bus to the TTC Commission and call for:      Show more . . .

Join us for a conversation with Fr. Lalit Tirkey, Director of the Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC). HLDRC is an initiative of the Jesuits in Darjeeling that accompanies tea garden workers, who are often denied a just wage and access to legal benefits. This event is part of Canadian      Show more . . .

Getting your message out without getting yourself in hot water: Good practices for using the internet and social media to promote your organization.      Show more . . .

"This year, the number of demolitions of Palestinian houses and other structures by Israeli forces has doubled, compared to 2015. Gaza remains a humanitarian emergency, with 2 million Palestinians struggling with crumbling infrastructure and a paralyzed economy, and tens of thousands still      Show more . . .

Speaking on the night of the 70th anniversary of the UN Partition Plan for Palestine (resolution 181). November 29 is also the annual International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.      Show more . . .

There is a pressing need to turn public spaces where Muslims have been traumatized into spaces where solidarity is strengthened. While anti-Muslim sentiments have long existed in North America—culminating in spectacular tragedy during the Quebec City Mosque shooting—the broader      Show more . . .

This event will cover the following key themes:      Show more . . .

The Duty to Accommodate: Disability Discrimination in the Workplace and Classroom      Show more . . .

What happens when everyone realizes the elusive two-state solution is truly dead and buried? An invitation to Jewish communities in Toronto/GTA, and others, to join an important conversation with Jonathan Kuttab, a Palestinian lawyer and a visionary of what is possible in an area that seems so      Show more . . .

The first Amnesty Youth CAFE: for young people, by young people!      Show more . . .

Join contributors A. J. Withers, Kai Cheng Thom, and Kevin Lo, along with the editor, Cindy Milstein, of "Rebellious Mourning: The Collective Work of Grief" (AK Press, Sept. 2017) for their reflections on the relation between structural losses, mourning, and resistance. This collection, as Silvia      Show more . . .

"The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was adopted with a promise to leave no one behind. Nowhere is this more important than in tackling AIDS. Supporting young, vulnerable and marginalized people will change the course of the epidemic." — Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

Rent is soaring. Toronto real estate prices keep on rising. Housing is increasingly unaffordable in all areas of Toronto.      Show more . . .

This is the first conference in Canada that will be a part of the United Nations' Know Your Goals Campaign that will be addressing such an issue. The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network will actively be looking at Canadian participation in this event.      Show more . . .

You are invited to celebrate International Human Rights Day at the Ontario Science Centre on Friday, December 1st.      Show more . . .

A major international round table - Media and Mass Atrocity: the Rwanda Genocide and Beyond      Show more . . .

"The UN Voluntary Fund on Contemporary Forms of Slavery helps restore the human rights and dignity of thousands of victims and their families by awarding grants to projects providing rehabilitation services. I urge Member States, businesses, private foundation and other donors to increase their      Show more . . .

This workshop explores strategies and tactics for addressing racism from loved ones in meaningful and impactful ways. Participants will engage with a variety of scenarios that manifest implicit or overt bias. Common behaviors and tactics for dismissing conversations about race and minimizing the      Show more . . .

"Let us work together for the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in an inclusive and sustainable world that embraces humanity in all its diversity." Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, trans, two-spirit, intersex (LGBTQ+) people as well as people living with HIV/AIDS are two overlapping groups of people that often struggle to find services that are equipped to support their whole selves. This toolkit can be used as a valuable tool to monitor your      Show more . . .

Join this timely public forum and teach-in on the current NAFTA agreement and potential impacts of its re-negotiation, in particular on employment, women and racialized workers..      Show more . . .

What the papers say: Research and reporting on workers' compensation in the precarious economy.      Show more . . .

What does reconciliation look like to you? How are others embodying it? What can you do at an individual level?      Show more . . .

From December 4 to 6, 2017, in Toronto, Canada will mark the International Decade for People of African Descent with the National Black Canadians Summit: a convergence of hundreds of people of African descent and stakeholders.      Show more . . .

The International Volunteer Day (IVD) mandated by the UN General Assembly, is held each year on 5 December. It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts, to share their values, and to promote their work among their communities, non-governmental      Show more . . .

"On World Soil Day, I call for greater attention to the pressing issues affecting soils, including climate change, antimicrobial resistance, soil-borne diseases, contamination, nutrition and human health." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

Emerging technology and new social trends have changed the landscape of our daily lives, creating issues where the lack of access extends beyond disabilities to areas such as income, ethnicity, and location.      Show more . . .

Toronto's homeless shelter system has been dangerously overfull for a very long time, with dire consequences. 70 homeless people died in the first 9 months of this year, many not even reaching the age of 50. The City has thus far refused to add enough shelter capacity and chosen to cram people into      Show more . . .

Join IMRCfor an informative talk about the state of life in the Rohingya diaspora. The Rohingyas, an ethno-linguistic and religious minority of Myanmar known as the most persecuted people in the world, have recently experienced a horrible 'genocide' perpetrated by Myanmar security forces and      Show more . . .

We Are the First Generation that Can End Poverty, and the Last that Can End Climate Change      Show more . . .

The workshop engages a wide range of learners in understanding power dynamics, oppression and liberation in a Canadian and global context. The workshop explores the language of social justice, and looks at models for creating more equitable communities. The workshop examines concepts of      Show more . . .

In recognition of the National Day of Rememberance and Action on Violence Against Women, Yellow Brick House with Support of the City of Markham's Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Regional Councillor Nirmala Armstrong are inviting you to an event to reflect on violence against women. The event will bring      Show more . . .

An outdoor candlelight vigil held on Wednesday, December 6th at 6pm to remember the women murdered by men, and to work for the eradication of all violence against women. There will be survivors speaking, music and spoken word.      Show more . . .

To commemorate this year's Human Rights Day, Urban Alliance on Race Relations is hosting a panel of human rights advocates to discuss Colonization and System Racism: Pathways to Change      Show more . . .

Join us for the Toronto launch of What Moves Us: The Lives and Times of the Radical Imagination, edited by Max Haiven and Alex Khasnabish.      Show more . . .

During this holiday season, many Canadians will give little second-thought to how their purchases are made. And yet, a 2017 Ipsos survey found 84% of Canadians wanted to make an effort to ensure they know how and where their purchases are made.      Show more . . .

Strategies for Solidarity: a mini-conference on forming collectives in the neoliberal academy. Organized by the Place + Space Collective, this half-day session is aimed at developing strategies and fostering friendships to navigate (and resist) the neoliberal academy. Together we will explore what      Show more . . .

Jonathan Kuttab is a Palestinian attorney and human rights activist from East Jerusalem. He graduated from University of Virginia Law School, and is licensed to practice in New York, Israel, and Palestine. Jonathan has co-founded a number of human rights and civil society organizations –      Show more . . .

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the      Show more . . .

"On International Anti-corruption Day, let us reaffirm our commitment to ending the deceit and dishonesty that threaten the 2030 Agenda and our efforts to achieve peace and prosperity for all on a healthy planet." — UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon      Show more . . .

This event kicks off a year-long campaign to mark the upcoming 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.      Show more . . .

VIBE Arts presents an evening of inspiring stories from the Kwenton Bayan and Beehive Design Collectives, in a workshop exploring the intersection of art and social justice. We are excited for you to join us in these enlightening and courageous conversations.      Show more . . .

The "Palestine House" condemns, in the strongest terms possible, the decision by Mr. Donald Trump, president of the United States of America, to recognize Jerusalem (Al-Quds) as Capital of the state of Israel. Mr. Trump takes this step in obvious violation of International Law and all norms of moral      Show more . . .

Human Rights Day is observed every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1950, the Assembly passed resolution 423 (V), inviting all States and interested organizations to observe 10      Show more . . .

At the forum, through panel discussions and dialogues, we hope to foster intercommunity relations, by sharing historical perspectives among different Asian Canadian Communities, and engaging in discussions involving recent issues. Our ultimate goal is to move towards reconciliation, community      Show more . . .

Sick of political fat cats running City Hall? Tired of empty promises to make change? Fighting for social, economic, and environmental justice?      Show more . . .

Mountains host communities with ancient cultures and traditions, and are places of religious worship, pilgrimage and rituals all over the world. The concept of traditional heritage, culture and spirituality is intrinsically linked with peoples’ livelihoods in the mountains, where it is often      Show more . . .

On December 11th, join us in communities across the province, to celebrate the strength and resilience of injured workers who refuse to back down from the struggle for fair compensation.      Show more . . .

Last year, Amnesty chose 10 human rights violations from around the world for its Write for Rights event. Shockingly, Canada was on the list for B.C.'s Site C hydroelectric dam.      Show more . . .

Seeking a Real Roadmap for Real Change Now! Featuring a Panel of Speakers followed by Open Discussion:      Show more . . .

Join us for a candid and critical conversation with Green Party of Canada Leader Elizabeth May as we continue to solicit perspectives on the green economy.      Show more . . .