Connexions Expired Events
Jan 1, 2008 through Dec 31, 2008
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An exhibition of drawings, paintings and prints by Enid Robbie Free admission. Opening reception: Saturday, December 1, 1-3 pm

Time:  Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue:  The Market Gallery
Location:  95 Front St. E., South St. Lawrance Market, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/culture
For information contact:  The Market Gallery
Phone:  (416)392-7604
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The Green Reel Environmental Film Festival is a two-day event held in Vaughan that serves both as a showcase for environmentally-themed productions and as an awareness forum for community green groups. Our event is dedicated to promoting environmental causes in our community using film as a medium to share information. We are now canvassing the world in search of documentaries, feature films, shorts, music videos, commercials, PSA's, works-in-progress, animation - anything that fits the environmental bill. We encourage all green filmmakers and environmentalists wite

Venue:  The City Playhouse Theatre
Location:  1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, ON
Website:  http://www.cityplayhouse.ca
For information contact:  Darcy Hoover
Phone:  905-326-7469
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

Together Fundraisers present An Evening of Readings for Project Hope with authors Rawi Hage and Jason Sherman special performance by Roula Said and Maryem Tollar. Tickets $20 at the door or Women's Book Store, 73 Harbord St. (west of Spadina 416-922-8744) or through togetherfundraisers@gmail.com.

Time:  Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Lula Lounge will reserve tickets with dinner reservation
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Discussion with Marcus Bornfreud of Creative Commons Canada and Susan Crean of Creator's Rights Alliance.

Time:  Noon - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Arts & Letters Club
Location:  14 Elm Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-979-5000 x4194
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Environmental conference regarding organic agriculture.

Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http:www.guelphorganicconf.ca
For information contact:  organix@georgian.net
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext.: 56205
Categories:   Environment

After months of increasingly harsh sanctions, Israel has imposed a total closure on the Gaza Strip's border crossings, even preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid. Meanwhile the Israeli army continues its attacks on the imprisoned Palestinian people of Gaza, demolishing homes, factories and agricultural land and carrying out arrests. In the week of Jan 10-16 alone, the Israeli military killed 26 Palestinians, and wounded 44 others. Fatal bombing raids continue, killing Palestinian men, women and children. Israel is counting on our apathy to see how far they can go on starving the people of Gaza a so we need to act, be loud and clear that the collective punishment of Palestinians is a crime against humanity.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Activist, small farmer, teacher, and philosopher Derrick Jensen seamlessly weaves together the threads tthat connect different forms of oppression and domination, from racial and class domination, to ttechnology and surveillance, to domestic violence and abuse, to ecological devastation and global climate change...

Venue:  Carleton University
Location:  301 Azrieli Theatre, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www2.carleton.ca/campus
Categories:   Environment

Book Launch and presentation by Randall Craig, Canada's leading authority on career planning Forty years, 10,000 days, 80,000 hours. Measure it any way you like, but this is about the length of your career. With so much of your life spent working, it is wise to plan your career in an organized and strategic manner. Personal Balance Sheet - A Practical Career Planning Guide (Available at Chapters/Indigo, Amazon, and other outlets)

Time:  7pm -9:30pm
Venue:  Steamwhistle Brewery at the Roundhouse (Behind the Skydome)
Location:  255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.PersonalBalanceSheet.com/rsvp
For information contact:  Randall Craig
Phone:  416-256-7773
Categories:   Business & Economics; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Publishers & Publishing

Connexions online has a new look and feel. Visit a poll and leave a comment after filling out our survey or short poll.

Time:  Twenty-four seven
Website:  http://connexions.org

A story of four runaways through their surreal world built of imagination and longing, looking for a place to belong. Muriel Miguel's direction brings the stage to life with stories bright with laughter and sorrowand with song and dance.

Time:  8 pm, both days
Venue:  The Theatre Centre
Location:  100-1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jeffrey Ross
Phone:  416-506-9436
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) is proud to announce the schedule for the 4th annual Israeli Apartheid Week being held under the banner 60 Years of Nakba: End Israeli Apartheid. This international week, which began in Torontoin 2005, has now spread to Palestine, South Africa, Norway, UK and many cities across the US and Canada. In Toronto events will take place on three campuses: University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.

Venue:  University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.
Location:  Toronto
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Featuring - Saron Ghebressellassie (SAIA and United Black Students at Ryerson) - Clayton Thomas Muller (Indigenous Environmental Network) - Azmi Bishara (Video broadcast of his address to Israeli Apartheid Week in South Africa)

Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Featuring - Toufic Haddad (Between the Lines) - Khaled Mouammar (CAF)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre, 40 St.George Street Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Announcing a new collaboration between Erotic Blender and Come As You Are's Erotic Arts and Craft Fair! These two sexy events and more have been combined into Toronto's first annual Erotic Arts Festival. We are proud that Erotic Blender continues to be an erotic art show that challenges norms of gender, sexuality and body image. These issues are linked to larger systems of oppression such as class, race and ability. The Toronto Erotic Arts Festival has been created to bring artists from various communities together with this understanding. Come participate in Toronto's second annual Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring local artisans and their unique handcrafted pervertables!

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  701 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoeroticartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett & Leanne Gillard
Phone:  416-504-7934
Categories:   Sexuality

A Community Meeting to provide input on your vision of transportation...public transit, walking, biking,carpooling, roads.

Time:  6pm-8 pm
Venue:  NSCC Lunenburg Campus
Location:  High Street, Bridgewater, NS
For information contact:  Peter Mc Cracken
Phone:  543-0647
Categories:   Transportation & Travel

Panel discussion of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Time:  2:30 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Room: RS 203, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Forum to socialize, celebrate and support LEAF`s important work to protect and preserve Toronto`s urban forest.

Venue:  The Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, NU
Website:  http://www.leaftoronto.org
For information contact:  Liza Badaloo
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Environment

Talk by Michael Rosen, President of Tree Canada, to discuss Canada's urban forests and their carbon offset connection.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Peterborough Public Library
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenup.on.ca
For information contact:  Trent Rhode greenupdate@greenup.on.ca
Phone:  705-745-3238
Categories:   Environment

Workshop to confront the dream of the North which believes to make a living, pollution is a reasonable trade-off. Video clips of world renowned thinkers, inspiring short films, leading edge information will be included.

Venue:  Minden Community Centre
Location:  Minden, ON
Website:  http://www.gaia centre .org
For information contact:  gaiacentre@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Environment

Featuring - Salim Vally (PSC South Africa) - Katherine Nastovski (CUPE Ontario) - Heather Kere (Ryerson Students Union)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre: 40 St. George Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Derrick Jensen is the author of The Culture of Make Believe, A Language Older Than Words, Listening to the Land: Conversations about Nature. He writes for New York Magazine, Audobon, and the Sun Magazine.

Venue:  Church of the Holy Trinity
Location:  10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.derrickjensen.org/appear.html
For information contact:  Mike Balkwill at pd2patoronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

Filipino women in domestic positions vacated by Palestinians, as they react to working and living in Israel.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Wilson Hall, New College
Location:  20 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women

Showing of the powerful documentary on Israel's occupation of Palestine.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Nat Taylor Cinema, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Featuring - Ward Churchill, former Professor in Ethnic Studies at University of Colorado at Boulder, author of A Little Matter of Genocide, Fantasies of the Master Race, From a Native Son, and many more. - Mohammad Ali Khalidi, a Palestinian Professor of Philosophy at York University. He has wrote and lectured on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the right of return. - Nagi Farah Palestinian Refugee and survivor of 1948 Nakba includes VISUAL DISPLAY

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

A participatory gathering of students, social activists, academics, grass roots organizations, representatives of social justice, feminism, labour, indigenous and environmental movements, both local and global. List of presenters available at conference website.

Venue:  Trent U
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://http//buildingsolidarityconference2008.20fr.com/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Meet at the The Israeli Consulate - 180 Bloor Street West. We will be marching east along Bloor and south on Yonge up to Dundas Square.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caiaweb.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

As a participant, you'll hear from two expert panels: leaders in the field of Socially Responsible Investment, and people with direct experience and perspectives on business, human rights, and the environment. Keynote address from Bruce Cox, Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada.

Time:  Full Day
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  King St. & John St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  business@aito.ca
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Environment

Closing cultural event for Israeli Apartheid Week in Toronto.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Arts & Culture

An 8 week group for people in Toronto who are exploring their attraction to more to more than one gender or struggling with what bisexuality means to them and their lives. Space is limited. Please preregister.

Time:  Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Geoff MacDonald
Phone:  416-324-5058
Categories:   Sexuality

Free Presentation. This presentation will examine gendered politics in both historical and current Indigenous contexts, with an eye toward colonization and a reaffirmation of Indigenous kinship values. The relationship between patriarchy and colonialism in North America is not simply a historical one; it continues to impact the representation and participation of Indigenous women in contemporary politics and scholarship.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg., U of Toronto, Rm.: 5-220
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Native Peoples

The Coalition Against Same Sex Partner Abuse (CASSPA) is hosting a launch of four new resources for the queer community. This event will bring together community activists and professionals working in the area of same sex domestic violence/intimate partner violence to address domestic violence in the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans community sectors.

Time:  6:30 pm reception, 7 pm presentation
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Workshop:Ottawa on the Move to Work-Makes Good Business Sense More space in your parking lot? Less traffic on the Road? Want your employees healthier and richer? What's the catch?

Time:  8:30 am - 12:00 am
Venue:  National Arts Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Barbara Wood mailto:businesshealth@ottawa.ca
Phone:  613-580-6744
Categories:   Environment

Mr. Tariq Amin-Khan teaches in Dept. of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. He was in Pakistan in late December, 2007, and witnessed the convulsions following Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Time:  6:30 - 9:00pm
Venue:  Oakham House
Location:  63 Gould Street(church Street and Gould), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

The famous poet Faiz's 97th birthday celebration (posthumously) will include an address by his daughter, Muneeza Hashmi and show a new film of his life. Poets, dancers, musicians and commentators from south east asia will also contribute to this great tribute to a great poet's.

Venue:  Port Credit Secondary School
Location:  70 Mineola Road East, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Barrister Hamid Bashani Khan
Phone:  416-399-7602
Categories:   International

Conference on organic farming and organic food consumption. Why this is becoming a world-wide phenomenon and challenge. Keynote speaker will be Helge Hellberg and she will share how a county called Marin Organic is realizing its dream of becoming the first organic county in North America.

Venue:  Canadian Organic Growers
Location:  89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/visionaryfarmersvisionaryconsumers/home.htm
Categories:   Farming; Environment

Community walk to explore the lower Don River. Starts at Broadview Subway Station at 1:00 pm and ends at Riverdale Farm Meeting House, with hot drinks.

Time:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lostrivers.ca
For information contact:  Helen Mills
Phone:  416-781-7663
Categories:   Environment

Winning slide and photo show followed by Trade Show, Evening Showcase and President's Reception.

Venue:  Royal York Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  conventioncoordinator@ontariofairs.com
Categories:   Farming

The conference will showcase suppliers and professionals in the field of green roof technology, retrofitting and design. Ten speakers are scheduled. City of Toronto representatives will be available to show homeowners how to apply for permits. Regular price: $318

Time:  8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/greenroof
For information contact:  Green Roof Conference Office
Phone:  416-593-7744
Categories:   Environment

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since1982. This is the first event in the CJPME 2008 Speaker Series.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Marion Hall, University of Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca/
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

We shall engage in interactive discussions wity the panel, share supportsand exchange views while addressing assumptions and perceptions on same-sex, same gender loving relationships and realities in a safe and respectful space. Guest speakers for February are: Doug Stewart, Omo Akintan, & Okwudili "Mandy" Nwafor.

Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-760-5956
Categories:   Sexuality

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Auditorium Jean Lesage, Salle B-2285, UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al
Location:  3200 Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International

"Manufacturing Neighborhoods" will explore the fundamental building blocks of vibrant, healthy communities through a multi-disciplinary panel discussion and q & a. Notable Panelists include Ken Greenberg, David Hulchanski, and Gillian Booth. Made possible through a grant from the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.architecturefohumanity.ca
For information contact:  contact@architecturefohumanity.ca
Categories:   Environment

Free Public Talk: Improving Quality of Life through the promotion of Walking and Bicycling as Activities and of Public Spaces, Parks, and Trails as great places. Featuring Gil Penalosa

Time:  7 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  416-546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Transportation & Travel

Clean Air Hamilton is proud to announce the 5th biannaual Upwind Downwind conference. The four theme areas for this year's 2 day conference are: (1) Air Quality, Climate Change and Public Health (2) Urban and Transportation Planning, (3) The Science of Climate Change, and (4) Climate Change and Local Partnerships. The Conference provides the latest information on air quality and climate change issues, health impacts of air pollution, environmental best practices and practical information to assist decision makers, public health officials, planners, environmental managers, academics, students and community groups.

Venue:  Hamilton Convention Center
Location:  1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  (905) 546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

Dr. Peter Menzies Clinical Head of Aboriginal Services, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Harvey Manning Executive Director, Native Men's Residence Leslie Saunders Coordinator, St. Christopher House Barbara Hurford Therapist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Aboriginal Services The above experts will discuss aboriginal homelessness issues. The event will be moderated by Dr. Eileen Antone, a leader in the Aboriginal Community and professor at U of Toronto.

Time:  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Rm. 12-199, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.SOCIALECONOMY.UTORONTO.CA
For information contact:  Lisa White, secspeaker@oise.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Native Peoples

Dr. Suzuki to address the audience. His latest book is "David Suzuki: The Autobiography is available at the Mount Royal College Bookstore. There will be a signing after the event. Dr. David Suzuki T. Suzuki PhD, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ross Glen Hall- Centre for Continuous Learning
Location:  Mount Royal College, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.mtroyal.ca/speakerseries
Categories:   Environment

Narrated by Paul Newman, this film raises key questions about where the products we consume originate, at what cost they are produced and ultimately, where our responsibilities lie.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ewart Angus Lecture Hall 1A6 (McMaster University Medical Centre)
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.opirg.ca
For information contact:  OPIRG McMaster
Phone:  905-525-9140 ext.27289
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Home and garden problems sneaking up on you? It's easier than you think. At the 2008 Calgary Home & Garden Show, all that you want to create your dream home and garden can be found in one place. Discover stylish outdoor living solutions at the Urban Gardens, stroll through the Flower Market for the latest garden accessories and fresh flowers. Swing into Spring Clean action and gather ideas to see how you can effectively organize and freshen up your home. Even if you don't have a green thumb, the amazing lineup of experts will give you tips and advise to help you cultivate your garden know-how. Green with Envy - new this year, find how to make your home eco-chic. Step int our Green Product Showcase to see how you can help the environment without sacrificing design.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryhomeshow.com
For information contact:  Sonya Lang
Phone:  Sonya Lang
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

5th Annual Youth Symposium on the Environment will bring together Aboriginal Youth from across Ontario to discuss Environmental issues that affect their communities. The Symposium is broken up into four categories" Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.

Venue:  Northern College
Location:  Timmins, ON
Website:  http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/youthsymposium.html
Categories:   Environment

Film Festival Schedule Feb. 28, Opening Gala, Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame E. Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Buddha Collapsed out of Shame (Iran), 8 pm Feb. 29, The Law of Profit (Belgiumt), 7:30 pm Jackman Hall Art Gallery on ON, 317 Dundas St. March 1, 7:30 pm These Girls (Egypt) Jackman Hall, Art Gallery Of ON, 317 Dundas St. W. March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm We'll Never Meet Cildhood Again (UK/Bulgaria) Art Gallery of ON March 3, 7:30 pm Taxi to the Dark Side Art Gallery of ON March 4, 7:30 pm Chop Shop (USA) Art Gallery, ON March 5, 7:30 pm A Love During War (Congo /Cameroon) Closing Night, Art Gal. of ON Tickets at 416-968-3456

Venue:  ON Art Gallery/ see 93 Charles St. also
Location:  317 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  416-968-3456
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Israel's deputy defense minister Matan Vilnai today threatened Palestinians in the surrounded Gaza ghetto with a "holocaust" if they continue to resist Israel's illegal occupation.The word holocaust ("shoah" in Hebrew) is not one that is used lightly in Israel. It means very specifically genocide, and up to now has been used in Israel only to refer to the Nazi genocide during World War II. This is not an idle threat: in the last two days alone, Israeli shelling has killed 32 Palestinians, nine of them children, with at least 60 others injured. Israel is now threatening to cease its 'restraint' and launch an all-out massive onslaught. Protest today at the Israeli consulate in Toronto.

Time:  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.connexions.org/CxL-MiddleEastResources.htm
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Two weeks ago, McMaster University announced that student clubs were banned from using the term "Israeli apartheid" to refer to Israeli apartheid. Students at McMaster are holding a public forum to protest this unprecedented attack on the right to academic freedom and the right to organize. They need your support! Free buses will be leaving to McMaster from University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University to attend this important meeting.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Education

The Conference will feature key note speakers such as: Andrew Nikiforuk, Maxime Laplante, Peter Katona, Dr. Ann Clark and Dr. Jennifer Sumner, and Ted Zettel. The purpose of the conference is to educate people about the present crisis in factory farming methods and to propose remedial, organic technologies.

Venue:  Norfolk United Church
Location:  75 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.beyondfactoryfarming.org
For information contact:  Jodi Koberinski
Phone:  519-568-8688
Categories:   Farming; Environment

Topics include new meat regulations, poster presentations, interactive workshops covering a wide range of topics, gourmet banquet with entertainment, silent auction containing clothing, books, art, food, wine, tools, seeds etc.

Time:  6:00 pm Friday - 8:00 pm Sunday
Venue:  Mary Winspear Centre
Location:  Sanscha, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC
Website:  http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment

General Meeting followed by film: "Escape from Suburbia" or hiking on the grounds of Kelso Park. Toronto Renewable Energy Coop presentation re residential solar panel installations followed by panel discussion.

Time:  9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Venue:  Halton Region Museum
Location:  Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON
Categories:   Environment

A one day repeat of Walk 21 2007 in Toronto at which some local presenters will share their breakout presentations with the community. See: www.toronto.ca/walk21/photos.htm

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/walk21/
Categories:   Health/Health Care

The conference will present keynote speakers, presentations, papers, and panel sessions that provide useful, practical and locally applicable insights. Workshops will focus on strategies and actions that can be adopted by local government, infrastructure decision - makers and business.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.esans.ca/events
Categories:   Environment

Building Green in a changing climate Conference and Trade Show. Exhibiting green building technologies available on Vancouver Island

Venue:  Florence Filberg Centre
Location:  Courtney, BC
Website:  http://www.livinggreenbuildinggreen.com
For information contact:  Maaike Penn, maaike.pen@livinggreen buildinggreen.com
Categories:   Environment

The objective of this conference is to communicate to carriers and shippers, the government programs and initiatives that will help them use less fuel, save money and reduce emissions contributing to climate change and air pollution, in addition to showcasing best practices across different transportation modes.

Venue:  Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel
Location:  416-675-6100, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pollutionprobe.org/Happening/Index_Today.htm
For information contact:  Natasha Lan nlan@pollutionprobe.org
Phone:  416-926-1907 ext. 230
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel

The Guerrilla Girls are feminist masked avengers who use facts, humour and outrageous visuals to expose sexism, racism and corruption in politics, art, film, and pop culture.They will talk about their work concerning their philosophy of activism, and their campaign against the lack of ethics in the art world.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  John Basett Theatre, Metro Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mtcc.com
For information contact:  guerrillatix@gmail.com (tickets)
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women

The 8th Organic Conference and Trade Show will feature: --Dag Falck, from Nature's Path, independent Canadian company, (largest organic cereal producer in the world) -- Pat Mooney, ETC group, re: threats of genetic modification and nanotechnology -- Marc Schurman, organic production methods

Venue:  Memramcook Resort
Location:  Memramcook, NB
Website:  http://www.acornorganic.org/conference.html
Phone:  1-800-268-2511
Categories:   Farming; Environment

The International Home & Garden Show is the first Spring Home & Garden Show of the season, with over 450 exhibitors showcasing better living, home & garden, outdoor, landscaping and home improvment products and services. The Show has also created the Green Street Pavilion, a showcase of over 30,000 sq. ft. dedicated strictly to promoting products related sustainability, green building, renewable energy, ecosmart living and more. The show also takes place along with the Successful Gardening Show, offering visitors the unique "2 Shows for 1 Admission". Visit our website http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca for more information.

Time:  Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca
For information contact:  Lisa Pascoe
Phone:  416-512-1305
Categories:   Environment

To create a culture of education for sustainable development in the province to support the overall goal of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, 2005 - 2014, which is "... to integrate the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning to encourage changes in behavior that allow for a more sustainable and just society for all."

Time:  8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Venue:  Killarny Lake Lodge, Rotary Room
Location:  1600 St. Mary's St./Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.nben.ca/educatione.htm
Categories:   Environment

Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.austindacey.com.
Categories:   Religious

Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverley Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario
Categories:   Religious

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5 pm to 6 pm
Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Over two days, hands-on workshops, discussions and displays will cover such topics as food security on a low income, eating in the north, food in schools, food preserving, grower group conservatives, urban agriculture, youth, farm mentorship, mobilisation and strategic planning, and skill development for communities.There will also be a Feast from the Land dinner on the Friday evening and a Local Food Forum on Saturday afternoon.

Time:  2 Days
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.manitobafoodsecurity.ca
For information contact:  Lise growinglocal@mbfoodcharter.ca
Phone:  204-943-0823
Categories:   Farming; Environment

A cultural event with proceeds going to supporting a program in Nablus for children called Project Hope. This is an educational and arts program for children and youth who experience ongoing trauma from living under occupation.

Time:  Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm
Venue:  Noor Cultural Centre
Location:  123 Wynford Drive, (Just east of Don Mills and north of Eglinton Avenue, right off the DVP), North York, ON
Website:  http://www.arabmosaic.ca
Categories:   Performing Arts; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Children & Youth

The conference will feature topics relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life. Presenters were invited to discuss woodlot tax planning, wetland management, managing for species at risk, forest inventories, and forest help.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Evinrude Centre
Location:  911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org
For information contact:  Rhonda
Phone:  1-888-791-1103
Categories:   Environment

GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair "Accelerating business & sustainable development strategies" This series of events is dedicated to bringing together professionals from the environment sector. Every two years, corporate executives, government representatives, environmental senior managers, urban planners and financial executives meet to discuss emerging priorities and opportunities in the business of the environment. The tenth in the series, GLOBE 2008 will host 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 70 countries. The Conference will focus on major themes such as Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Finance and Sustainability, and Building Better Cities.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.globe2008.ca
For information contact:  Ms. Carine Vindeirinho
Phone:  1 604-775-8027
Categories:   Environment; International

You are invited to join us in making history... The first event of its kind, Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will be an elite global gathering of representatives of the automotive and fuel sector's major stakeholders: OEMs, suppliers, financiers, oil and gas producers, electric utilities, labour unions, maintenance providers, insurance/reinsurance, agribusiness, civil society groups, and policy makers. Their purpose will be to explore together the key issues, challenges and opportunities that will confront the global automobile industry over the coming decade. These issues need to be addressed on an international stage among leaders of all relevant industries. Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will therefore run in conjunction with GLOBE 2008.

Venue:  VCEC
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.autofuturetech.com
Phone:  1-800-274-6097
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Environment; International

This milestone event will bring together women from diverse backgrounds and constituencies to discuss the priority issues of women living in Canada and the needs and the processes of women voices on the local, national and international levels. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jean Augustine, Ontario Fairness Commissioner Special Guest: Katerina Cizek, National Film Board of Canada, Filmmaker in Residence Women From the No Fixed Address Network

Time:  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Gkadstone Hotel Main Ballroom
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nac-cca.ca
For information contact:  Enisone Kadiri
Phone:  416-932-1718
Categories:   Women

The Sustainable Business Conference brings together representatives from the private, public, and non-governmental organizations as well as university faculty, and students from around the world. This year Sustainable Business Conference will highlight the food industry and its renowned leaders who have incorporated sustainable practices in business decisions.

Venue:  D. B. Clarke Theatre
Location:  1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd., Concordia Univ., Montreal, QC
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5pm to 6pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museuem, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Featuring International leaders, speakers, authors, healing music performers, hundred(s) of exhibitors and countless hands-on demonstrations that present a fascinating world view of holistic health benefits. Providing information for individuals who want to enhance their health, de-stress their lives and focus on their spiritual well-being. Embracing the relationship between traditional medicine and complementary treatment options as it contributes to overall greater health for people today. Guiding you towards integrating the mind, body and spirit, staying healthy and avoiding illness while living happier, fuller lives.

Time:  March 14th 5pm-9pm, March 15th 10am-8pm, March 16th 11am-
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.holisticworld.org
For information contact:  Yvette Murray
Phone:  416-966-2626
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International

The New University Cooperative is hosting its first AGM. The New University Cooperative is a grassroots organization of grassroots activists and academics from across Canada who are building the foundations for an innovative university in Canada, based on the principles of ecological sustainability, accessibility and social justice.

Location:  St. Clements, ON
Website:  http://www.newuniversity.ca
For information contact:  Wilma
Phone:  250-861-6805
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

(Monterey, California, United States) The Community Built Association (CBA), a national non-profit network of creative professionals who work to transform community spaces, will be gathering again at the Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey, CA, on March 14th-17th, 2008. This biennial Conference will bring together community builders from coast to coast to share professional expertise and experiences, collaborate on workshops, and get inspired. The CBA Conference will feature special presentations and hands-on workshops that further the practice of uniting professionals with volunteers to develop innovative, community projects that reshape the physical environment. Community-built professionals from around the country will converge as presenters and participants to discuss topics such as participatory design, funding community art, storytelling, community gardens, natural playgrounds, and creating gathering spaces. Lectures, workshops, and less formal gatherings will give plenty of opportunity for sharing stories of

Venue:  Asilomar Conference Center
Location:  Monterey
Website:  http://www.communitybuilt.org
Phone:  (360)970-1519
Categories:   Environment

Beginning with adialogue involving leadingalterntive energy experts, city mayors, muninipal managers and economic development practitioners together with businesses from across the North, the Green North Eco-Conference 2008 will emphasize the creation of a healthy and inclusive community that supports new economic opportunities and a high quality of life with minimal impact to the environment. Three main topics include: 1) Developing Northern Ontario's Alternative Energy Sector 2) Greening Norther Municipalities 3) Greening Northern Business.

Venue:  Confederation College
Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.greennorthecoconference.com
For information contact:  Dennis Walsh dennis@greenatworkmag.com
Phone:  807-625-0212
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

A free public forum contesting the charitable status of Zionist organizations

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Ontario Institue for Studies in Education Room 5-250
Location:  252 Bloor St. W. (at St. George subway), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info@nion.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

"Ilan Pappe is Israel's bravest, most principled, most incisive historian." Âť - John Pilger Ilan Pappe Lecture & Book Signing Suggested Donation: $10 (Students/Seniors $5)

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Health Sciences Auditorium
Location:  155 College St., 6th floor, Toronto, ON
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

After five years of occupation, the suffering of the Iraqi people continues. More than 5 million have been forced to flee, more than 1.2 million since March, 2003. Learn more about the realities of life in Iraq from Iraqi voices, and how you can add your voice to resisting the war. With Dr. Dahlia Wasfi and Prof. Sabah Al Nasseri

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. #3153
Location:  1 King's College Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

Some of Toronto's best story-tellers: Hildy Stollery, stories from Alice Kane Lorne Brown, " Camille Caron Rita Cox, " Augusta Baker Celia Lottridge " Ray Hicks Harriet Xanthakos " Italo Calvino

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Buddies in Bad Time Theatre
Location:  12 Alexandra Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

This conference will bring together delegates, speakers and moderators from across the country to discuss, debate, dream. In conjunction with the Ecoprise 2008 sustainable business conference, a parallel post-secondary green business plan competition (Eco-Venture 2008) will be held.

Venue:  Rowe Management Bldg. Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.ecoprise2008.dal.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Join us when we begin our campaign against the annual CANSEC arms fair. CANSEC is Canada's largest weapon's fair, to be held at the Ottawa Congress Centre April 9 - 10. More than 200 corporations, including the notorious Blackwater, will promote their weapons, surveillance tools and services there. The event is closed to the public because the buyers of these 'goods' are governments (Canadian and foreign), police agencies & private security firms; items which restrict the freedom of citizens, while the authorities claim their motives are security. During CANSEC, NOWAR-PAIX and PGA-Bloc have planned many events to shine a light on these war-profiteers and their links to war, human rights violations, death and suffering.

Time:  Noon
Venue:  Corner of York and Sussex
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.nowar-paix.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Featuring a Full Day of Speakers, Demonstrations and Exhibits on Sustainable Living Topics Include:Renewable Energy, Energy Efficient Homes, Natural Waste Water Treatment, Waste Reduction

Venue:  Loyalist College
Location:  Belleville, ON
Website:  http://www.quintesustainability.ca
For information contact:  Maya Navrot; mnavrot@quinteconservation.ca
Phone:  613-968-3434 Ext 131
Categories:   Environment

First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium

Venue:  Saint Mary's University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca/education.php
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Included in the price of any workshop or $15 for non-workshop participants. Bring photos from past workshops to share and discuss. Network with other photographers. Learn creative ideas to further your photo explorations. This workshop is open to anyone who has taken our courses, as well as models and other erotic photo artists in the community.

Time:  5:30 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Come As You Are
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.capstudios.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett Photography
Phone:  416-953-5637
Categories:   Sexuality

GreenUP! is a chance for the public to explore practical, earth-friendly ideas for home, garden, and lifestyle. Topics range from alternative energy and backyard projects to wildlife habitat preservation campaigns. Environmental companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations and volunteer groups will engage visitors with interactive displays. Visitors will also be able to experience �green’ initiatives in action with tours of the Living Wall (a wall made up of plants that function to clean the air in a building) and The Tea Room (a café at Queen’s that has incorporated many sustainable aspects in their operations). Delicious organic (and local where possible) food will contribute to the festive spirit!

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Biosciences Complex Atrium, Queen’s University
Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.greenupfestival.ca
For information contact:  Brooke Gilmour
Phone:  613.546.9696
Categories:   Environment

Energy Matters is Ontario's pre-eminent summit on public sector energy management and environmental sustainability. Each year Energy Matters assembles an extraordinary group of public and private personnel from across Canada, the US and Europe. Over the past four years over 700 delegates from 150 different municipalities and businesses have attended this event.

Venue:  Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.peelregion.ca/finance/corp-energy/energy-matters08/
Categories:   Environment

Congres au sujet environnementales.

Venue:  Centre des Congres de Quebec
Location:  Ville de Quebec, ON
Website:  http://www.steq.reseau-environnement.com
Categories:   Environment

Jim Harding, Author of "Canada's Deadly Secret", will discuss the Global Nuclear System and the Saskatchewan Uranium Industry. Details about the dark side of nuclear politics and Canada's role in the expansion of the global nuclear system. Jim Harding was consultant to the National Film Board award-winning film "Uranium".

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  First Unitarian Church
Location:  170 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Science & Technology

Attend this conference and get the information you need to promote a healthy environment while improving your business practice by discussing strategies to overcome environmental limits to growth. Following topics are featured: -growing demand for accountability -understand laws that once only applied to big business -reduce environmental footprints while generating profit -deeper connections with customers, employees -cut costs, ready to reduce risks and drive revenues -growing demand for accountability

Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.enlightenedevents.ca
For information contact:  info@enlightenedevents.ca
Phone:  647-723-3693
Categories:   Environment

There is a call for business to add environmental efforts to their business priorities. Two value-packed days of information and insightful learning with respect to business related environmental issues such as climate change for example. Industry experts advise re: -Reduce environmental footprints while generating profit -Discuss opportunities to cut cost, reduce risk and drive revenues

Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics

The Edmonton Home & Garden Show is back and going green! In addition to more than 400 home and garden exhibitors, Edmonton is adding a new green hall showcasing the latest in green friendly products and services, garden trends and ideas and a "little green thumbs" area for the kids. Plus, fall into spring with new ideas, trends and advice for your home inside and out.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.edmontonhomeshow.com
For information contact:  Sonya Lang
Phone:  403.209.3570
Categories:   Environment

This conference is designed for existing organic producers and those considering transition to organics. Will explore the economics of organic crop production; experts from Canada and US speak on crop rotation, weed and pest controls, the art of compost making, herd health issues, organics in Cuba.

Venue:  Norseman Inn
Location:  Camrose, AB
Website:  http://www.goingorganic.ca
For information contact:  organic08@telus.net
Categories:   Environment; Farming

Not a traditional conference just an evening with no workshops, no plenaries. Includes locally made non-processed foods. Commonly excluded are coffeeroasters, chocolate producers and spice importers. $10 cover charge includes all you can eat baked beans, fresh baked bread, cabbage salad.

Time:  5:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Montgomery's Inn
Location:  Southwest corner, Dundas, Islington in Etobicoke, Toronto (Etobicoke), ON
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care

Al Gore will train 200 Canadians from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2008 in Montreal to present the live version of the slide show that is featured in the movie: "An Inconvenient Truth".

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.climateprojectcanada.org
For information contact:  Michael Homos Mhomsi@climateprojectcanada.org

Apr.4, Friday, 7:30 pm Church of the Holy Trinity (Dundas and Bay) "The Human Right to Peace: Full Time Work" Presented by the Hon. Douglas Roche Apr.5, Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave "Building a Culture of Peace" - various workshops re: peace building, abolishing nuclear weapons, voice of women Apr. 6, Sunday, 10:00 am AGM at OISE, 252 Bloor Street

Website:  http://www.department of peace.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A group of organizations from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) communities have joined under the banner of "LGBT Giving Network" to organize a one-day conference on philantrophy, LGBT community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers in Canada have an estimated annual income of more than $75 billion. Topics will include: "Philantrophy in Canada", " Making the Case for Support of LGBT Causes" and many more.

Venue:  University College, U. of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Philip Wong info@lgca.ca
Phone:  416-920-5422
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Join Mike Nickerson, authorof "Life, Money & Illusion: Living On Earth as if We Want to Stay" and Donna Dillman, who refused food for 68 days last fall to raise public awareness around the uranium issue, for a talk and discussion about the options from whichg we can choose our future.

Time:  2 pm - 4 pm
Venue:  Valley Bookstore
Location:  17 Wilson Street, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  Donna Dillman donna54@superaje.ocm
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment

Commencement of 2008, fifth annual, LGBTQ Health Matters Week. Over 20 services will be available to answer questions with regard to queer and trans health issues.

Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www..lgbtqhealthmatters.com
For information contact:  Michele Clarke mclarke@sherbourne.on.ca
Phone:  416-324-4177
Categories:   Health/Health Care

The Citizens' Inquiry seeks citizen opinions re: any aspect of the uranium cycle. Participation can be in person in April in Ottawa, Sharbot Lake, Kingston or Peterborough. Preregistration is required at: www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com As well you might wish to send us an e-mail or written submission.

Time:  1 pm - 5:00 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Queen St. United Church
Location:  Queen and Clergy (One block north of Princess St.), Kingston, ON
For information contact:  info@uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Mining & Petroleum

The conference will have work-shops, panels and presentations appealing to : -both seniors and service providers: the history of gay rights in Canada - Nancy Nicol's short films Pride and Resistance: older LGBTT people living -navigating the system and advocating in it; issues relating to LGBTT seniors and more

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Metro Central YMCA
Location:  20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jack Cunningham
Phone:  416-392-6878 ext. 306
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Seniors

Tax shifting is about comprehensive tax reform to encourage sustainable development, social well-being and more jobs. It might work by levying taxes on resource and energy intensive, environmentally damaging activity and lowered on employment, income and investments. Four experts will address the question of whether tax shifting will work or not, followed by audience Q&A.

Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Location:  27 Front St. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.forum.stlc.com
For information contact:  subscribeforum@stlc.com
Phone:  416-366-1656
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

We want to hear about your trans-cultural experiences, good, bad, awkward, delightful, surprising, banal, romantic. Both fiction and creative. Black and White photography and artwork. No poetry. Manuscripts less than 3,000 words sent in MS Word to: outofplace@homosaywhat.ca Photos and art to same in high resolution TIFF format (300 dpi and higher). Apr. 30, 2008 deadline.

Website:  http://www.homosaywhat.ca
For information contact:  rebecka@homosaywhat.ca
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture

Mr. Randal Goodfellow, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Relations for Ensyn Technologies Inc. (Ottawa), will be speaking on the challenge of calculating and demonstrating your company's environmental performance. He will share observations about what it may mean to others, and offer suggestions about the need to work together to reduce the uncertainty that exists around what is needed as well as what will be expected. Fee: $30 ($15 for full time students), Deadline for registration is Apr. 8, 2008.

Time:  7:15 am - 9:00 am
Venue:  Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Rest.
Location:  53 Yonge St., Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.elorin.ca
For information contact:  Julia Bryan info@elorin.ca
Phone:  613-533-3300
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics

Keynote speaker will be Karsten Heuer presenting "Finding Farley", a 5000 km cross-Canada voyage by canoe and sailboat to visit renowned author Farley Mowatt. The 5-month epic journey included Karsten's wife, two year old toddler and their dog.

Venue:  The Goldeye Centre
Location:  Nordegg, AB
Website:  http://www.geoec.org/conference/
Categories:   Environment

Dr. Goodall will speak about some of the successes and challenges she has experienced as the Jane Goodall Inst. works to protect habitat for endangered chimpanzees and other great apes in Africa in the face of mounting pressures.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.janegoodall.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education

The film and discussion series REEL ACTIVISM presents BBC's call for protection of journalists in Palestine. Followed by Sandro Contenta (Middle East Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star) Gracefully accepted: Donations for church expenses.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bloor St. United Church
Location:  300 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-966-2815
Categories:   Security

The CBBF is a group of professionals who meet monthly to discussvalues dased leadership, ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, equality of women and men in the workplace, a new paradigm of work, and consultation as a decision making tool. Our speakers and facilitators are of top quality and the discussion is rich, deep, non-religious and inspiring.

Venue:  Toronto Baha'i Centre
Location:  Toronto, PE
Website:  http://www.ebbf.org/cbbfannualconference.html
For information contact:  David Parker
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Business & Economics

A basic skills building workshop for committed trans people and allies (older and younger trans people of colour, two spirit and aboriginal trans people) as well as their non-trans allies. Three parts: -choosing a focus -preventing burn-out -anti-oppression fraternity/getting connected/started

Time:  10 am to 4 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lgbtqhealthmatters.com
For information contact:  Geoff MacDonald gmacdonald@sherbourne.on.ca
Phone:  416-324-4100 ext5058
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Coinciding with Palestine Political Prisoners Day, the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid is organizing a fund-raiser in support of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation (AAFN) in their struggle against uranium mining on their land. AAFN Robert Lovelace was sentenced by Ontario Supreme Court to 6 months incarceration and $25,000 fine for the blockade of uranium exploration started in June, 2007. At the same time the issue of usurped land rights by the Isreali government, of Palestinian lands is also hi-lited.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Cervejaria
Location:  842 College St. (West of Ossington), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caiaweb.org
For information contact:  endapartheid@riseup.net
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Fourth National EE Week seeks to enhance the educational impact of Earth Day (Apr.22)

Location:  USA
Website:  http://www.EEWeek.org
For information contact:  Karen Schultz
Phone:  202-261-6484
Categories:   Environment

A meeting with other municipal and industry representatives from across Canada.to discover where waste diversion is heading over the next ten years.l

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atcanswana.org/events.html
Categories:   Environment

The Citizens' Inquiry seeks the opinions of the public with respect to matters pertaining to the uranium cycle. Preregistration is required at www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com. E-mails or written submissions can also be sent.

Time:  1 to 5 pm, 6 to 9 pm
Venue:  Sadleir House
Location:  51 George Street, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
For information contact:  Citizens' Inquiry on Impacts of the Uranium Cycle, info@uraniumcitizensi
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Education

This Sustainability Summit is intended to celebrate the successes of ACSI Sustainability Partners over the last year; to promote the ASCI as a network and to provide further learning in areas of interest identified by our partners. Workshops and speakers to be announced later.

Venue:  White Point Beach Resort
Location:  White Point Beach, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticsustainability.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment

A local citizen run effort which includes exhibits, energy and transportation innovation, reconnection to nature, ecotourism, healthy eating and living. Last year 4500 people visited; a successful event.

Location:  1-184 Second Ave.,, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.OttawaEcoFair.ca
For information contact:  Jill Sturdy ottawaecofair@hotmail.com
Phone:  613-321-6193
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Food & Beverage
Event is recurring

Vancouver's largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace: environmentally friendly products.

Venue:  Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.epicvancouver.com
For information contact:  Chris Livingstone
Phone:  604-775-7300
Categories:   Environment

This, 31st annual convention has the theme SLOW MOVEMENT pertaining to a slowing down of the pace of life in this fast techno-electronic age. It also suggests the eating of regional produce and traditional foods often grown organically. Other focal points of the show are disease prevention, good nutrition, energy medicin, health effects of magnetic fields, organic gardening and farming and diverse healing modalities. Living with a global conscience and a return to a simpler, calmer way of living are proposed.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre , North Building
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.totalhealthshow.com
For information contact:  Helen McLellan
Phone:  416-924-9800
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment

International Downshifting Week is an awareness campaign designed to encourage participants to "slow down and green up".

Venue:  Worlwide
Website:  http://www.downshiftingweek.com
For information contact:  Tracy Smith tracey@downshiftingweek.com
Phone:  ++44 7817 156 391
Categories:   Education; Health/Health Care; Environment

The SPP had been put into place by the government of the USA, Mexico, and Canada but it has been lobbied, consulted for and regulated by wealthy North American corporations with little debate in parliament and no public efforts to inform citizens about its policies. Questioned are the following: - involvement in America's War on Terror - Privatized Health Care System - sovereignty over water, oil, energy production

Time:  12 pm
Venue:  Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Location:  Edmonton, ON
Website:  http://www.integratethis.ca
For information contact:  protest.spp@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Economic Development

The Halton Eco Festival is a non-profit public service event dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and involvement through educational presentations and informative displays by environmentally-friendly businesses and organizations. About the Halton Eco Festival Each year, educational workshops, hands-on presentations, action campaigns and children's eco fair contribute to this fun, festive event for the whole family. Exhibitors also offer a wide variety of eco-friendly products and services on display. Healthy food and beverages are available in the Eco Cafe located in the Gym.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Website:  http://haltonecofest.ca
For information contact:  Stephen Dankowich
Phone:  (905) 849-5501
Categories:   Environment

In Toxic Trespass, filmmaker Barri Cohen launches an investigation into the detrimental effects of the chemical reality surrounding our lives. There are presentations of toxic horrors which haunt industrialized countries along with passionate activists and dedicated health professionals who see evidence between environmental pollution and health problems. Green Screens Film Screening

Venue:  NFB Mediatheque
Location:  150 John Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

This event is focused on environmental and natural resource management and the importance of stewardship by government, agriculture, industry, environmental organizations, aboriginal groups and academic institutions.

Venue:  Shaw Conference Centre
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ab.stewardshipcanada.ca/stewardshipcanada/dynamicImages/3459_Alberta
Categories:   Environment

This program is to encourage architects, developers, building owners and tenants to make a positive difference by helping to ensure the survival of migratory bird populations in the city.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/lightsout
For information contact:  Jill Ditner jillditner@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

More than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues.

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.earthday.ca/pub/events/search/shell_form_public.php
Categories:   Environment

R.D. Lawrence Place is dedicated to the memory of naturalist, author and field biologist Ron Lawrence and is the latest addition to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre in the village of Minden Ontario. On Earth Day there will be indoor and outdoor activities, activities and speeches as well as a visit by R.D. Lawrence's widow, Sharon Lawrence. No admission fee.

Venue:  Bobcaygeon Rd.
Location:  Minden, ON
For information contact:  Sheryl Loucks, R.D. Lawrennce Place Coordinator
Phone:  705-457-7690
Categories:   Education; Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Public opinions are sought with regards to the uranium cycle, in this case in the Ottawa area.

Venue:  Rideau Park United Church
Location:  2203 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
For information contact:  info@uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

The Great Lakes which contains 20% of the world's surface water have associated loss of wetlands and also associated river and shoreline damage. The objectives are: - Global perspectives on energy security, competitiveness and renewable energy sources -The impacts of mercury emissions on Great Lakes communities -Impact of Climate Change on Great Lakes Water quality and quantity.

Venue:  MaRS Discovery Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.energy2100.ca
Categories:   Environment

The International Ecocity Conference Series invites key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the designs of ecological and sustainable cities, towns, villages as well as tending to their planning and development. The summit themes are: people (population, health); nature (protecting and restoring); sustainable development (land use, transportation); economies and technologies (supporting markets, businesses), incentives and support structures (government, institutions).

Venue:  USA
Location:  San Fransisco
Website:  http://www.ecocityworldsummit.org/
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Science & Technology

Announcing the first ever North American conference sponsored by Historical Materialism: A Journal of Critical Marxist Research. While HM's annual conference in London has become a major rallying point for hundreds of people working within the traditions of historical materialism, thus far the journal has not had a comparable presence on this side of the Atlantic. That is about to change with this major conference at York University, sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Founders College.

Venue:  York University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

For thousands of years, the explosive natural diversity of the East Humber has been an abundant home to wildlife and people. The rich soils enabled settlers to grow their vegetables, fruits, flowers and medicinal herbs.Opening of Nature's Kaleidoscope is on Apr. 24 . Refreshments, live music. Exhibits by local artists

Time:  Apr. 24, 7pm - 9 pm. Opening
Venue:  King Township Museum
Location:  2920 King Rd., King City, ON
For information contact:  Anne Love meadowatch@sympatico.ca
Phone:  905-833-2331
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

Awards will be presented for excellence in community projects, individual and youth leadership, water efficiency, green design, market transformation, energy conservation, green roofs, and environmental awareness. The Mayor will give $5000 to winners to contribute to the charity of their choice

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Exhibition Place, Direct Energy Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontoawards
For information contact:  Nancy Ruscica greentorontoawards@toronto.ca
Phone:  416-392-2984
Categories:   Environment

The 17th London Lesbian Film Festival "We've Got Legs"

Venue:  Rainbow Cinemas
Location:  Galleria Mall, London, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Approximately 75 exhibitors of several categories relating to sustainable living. Workshops on greening your business for young entrepreneurs, wine sampling and fashion show.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Evinrude Centre
Location:  911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenexpo.ca
For information contact:  Laurie Collette
Phone:  705-652-5159
Categories:   Environment

10th Annual Tour of the House (off the grid, solar & wind powered, grey water, low-impact comfort year-round)

Time:  1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue:  The Ketchum House
Location:  Simcoe Rd. #1, Hockley, PE
For information contact:  anthonyketchum@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-487-2795
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Oral presentation regarding the socialist system of Chavez (21st Century Socialism) and how the communistic forces are not attacking the Venezuelan capitalists.

For information contact:  Debby spartan@on.aibn.com
Phone:  416-593-4138
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

The annual conference and trade show of the Ontario Water Wokrs Association and the Ontario Municipal Water Association brings together the experts in the drinking water industry - university researchers, government regulators, consulting engineers and industry suppliers. The conference theme is "Only Tap Water Delivers" and with a full list of plenary and technical sessions the focus is on safe drinking water for all Ontario residents. Provincial Environmnent Minister John Gerretsen will deliver the keynote address Monday April 28, 0930 hrs..

Venue:  London Convention Centre
Location:  300 York Street, London, ON
For information contact:  Glenn Powell, Director of Communications, OWWA
Phone:  905-827-4508
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The objective is to produce an integrated, policy-relevant, science assessment of how biodiversity and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate. Three subthemes will be planned: -biodiversity monitoring -biodiversity and climate change science -integrated planning and management tools Participants should focus especially on the gaps in each of these three areas that may constrain meaningful forecasts.

Venue:  Chateau Cartier Resort
Location:  Gatineau, QC
Website:  http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/reports/meetings/national2008/
Categories:   Environment

Nickerson's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay", one perspective says that we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities. The other perspective, "Money" says we need to continuously expand production and consumption. These two perspectives are significantly different from each other as to dealing with today's most serious problems. Dillman, the uranium activist outlines what needs changing with uranium exploration and mining.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ralph Thornton Centre
Location:  765 Queen St. East (Just east of Broadview), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  Donna Dillman donna54@superaje.ocm
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  1:30 pm
Venue:  UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al
Location:  Pavillon Claire McNicoll, Room Z-110,, MontrĂ©al, QC
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  7:30 om
Venue:  Marion Hall, Room 130, University of Ottawa
Location:  140 Louis Pasteur (corner of Marie-Curie), Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Comedy, drama, and documentaries are all part of the varied fare at the eleven-day Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://tjff.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Religious

Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Native Plant Sale, High Park, Grenadier Cafe, Colborne Lodge Rd. also Book Launch: "Rare Plants of the Endangered Black Oak Savannah". 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Lorraine Johnson will speak on topics from her new book, "The Natural Treasures of Carolinian Canada: Discovering the Rich Natural Diversity of Ontario's Southwestern Heartland". Howard Park Tennis Club, 430 Parkside Dr. (South of Bloor from Kipling) 2:30 pm Free

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.highpark.org
For information contact:  vsp@highpark.org
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Every year the Delegation focuses on human rights issues while looking for human rights violation. This year the focus is on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIP) and what this means for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world. Representatives of First Nations as well as federal government representatives will be present.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bronson Centre
Location:  211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Adam Gassner rightsanddemocracy@gmail.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Theme for 2008 will be "Triple Bottom Line" aspects of electronics refurbishing: social, economic, environmental. There will be presentations on: -deepening environmental case for reusage -surprising ways to reuse to benefit low-income families, students, charities -reuse issues in electronics industry today -repair, recycling, environment, legislation etc.

Venue:  Delta Chelsea Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.crs.memberlodge.org/
For information contact:  Catherine DaCosta cdacosta@rcto.ca
Phone:  905-795-0497
Categories:   Computers; Science & Technology

Following topics will be presented: environmental rights, the precautionary principle, sustainability, the public trust, the inherent value of the environment, polluter pays principle etc. Presenter: Jerry DeMarco, Vice-Chair of The Environmental ReviewTribunal.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Weldon Law Bldg., Rm. 104, Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Tamara Lorincz
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This is the 50th Anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway including the Moses-Saunders Dam. At that time the construction of the Seaway was heralded as a marvel of engineering. Since, the Seaway has been impacted by environmental and economic problems.

Venue:  NAV Canada Training Inst. and Conf. Centre
Location:  Cornwall, ON
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

The following are featured: -CEU accredited technical program and tour (Landfill with Gas Collection Facility & Large Scale Composting) -Trade Show with Networking mixer -Manager of Landfill course -Gala event at RCMP Heritage Centre (Guy Lafleur)

Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.swananorthernlights.org
For information contact:  Darci Clark
Phone:  204-725-9234
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

The legal, sociological and environmental aspects of Canadian oil companies operating under the presently negotiated and controversial Free Trade Agreement with Colombia will be discussed.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library, Rm. B-125
Location:  120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Fiona Meyer Cook
Phone:  613-241-7007 ext.333
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

National Post artist and journalist Richard Johnson lived alongside Canadian troops in Afghanistan for all of last year. He documented their daily lives in words and sketches.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education

A cultural event uniting Montreal Artists in the struggle against Israeli apartheid which is being compared to South African apartheid.

Time:  8:30 pm
Venue:  La Sala Rossa
Location:  4848 St. Laurent, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  tadamon@resist.ca
Phone:  514-664-1036
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This event is to protest the alleged fact that aboriginal people are experiencing increasing repression for peacefully protecting their land from minig and exploitation. Case in point:Bob Lovelace and the KI-6 have been jailed for 6 months.

Venue:  Westin Ottawa Hotel
Location:  11 Colonel By Pkwy., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.actfortheearth.org
For information contact:  ACT for the Earth
Phone:  613-859-6996
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Robert Massoud, founder of Zatoun, a non-profit organization fair-trading in Palestinian olive oil, will speak about olive cultivation, Palestinian livelihoods, Palestinian-Israeli conflict and peace-building.

Time:  12:30 - 2:00 pm
Venue:  North-South Inst. Board Rm., 3rd Floor
Location:  55 Murray St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Peter Thornton
Phone:  613-241-3535
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A VIP reception, Silent Auction and Benefit Concert Guests of Honour: Steven Truscott and others

Venue:  The Courthouse
Location:  57 Adelaide Str. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.aidwyc.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy; Social Services

This event will feature: -The strings of the Stellae Boreales ensemble, with special guests Andrew Cash & Doreen Taylor-Claxton -A very venerable silent auction -a fair-trade/organic/gourmet intermission cafe Volunteer staff at the event will include teams of students from Ashbury College (the same school which hosta the annual summer peace camp for Isreali and Palestinian youth.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  St. Joseph's Church, Sandy Hill
Location:  corner Wilbrod/Cumberland, Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This interdisciplinary symposium will consist of participatory and critical discussions, screenings, installations, interventions and performances. Dynamic space will be created for artists, activists, curators and cultural workers to share new work and to discuss the ways art can be, and is being mobilized to build various types of communities.

Time:  Various times
Venue:  Convocation Hall in Wesley Hall, U of Winnipeg
Location:  515 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  Roewan Crowe r.crowe@uwinnipeg.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Ontario Coalition for Social Justice Assembly will focus on reducing poverty in Ontario.

Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Political demonstration and march.

Time:  1 pm
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://info@palestinehouse.com
Phone:  905-270-3622
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

Rally in Toronto to protest Israeli apartheid type tactics and demand an end to the occupation of historically Palestinian territory by Israel.

Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@palestinehouse.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

NANPS hosts this annual fundraising event to support work in studying, conserving, cultivating and restoring North America's native flora. For sale will be a large selection of wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, vines, grasses and sedges. Free admission. Free presentations by Todd Irvine and Paul Heydon

Venue:  Markham Civic Centre, Atrium
Location:  101 Town Centre Blvd., (HWY 7 & Warde Ave.), Markham, ON
Website:  http://www.nanps.org
For information contact:  Plant Sale Coordinator
Phone:  416-631-4438
Categories:   Environment; Education; Nature & Outdoors

The walk is Vancouver's Palestine Solidarity month and is in response to Israel's celebration of its 60th year of existence, this May of 2008.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Clark Park
Location:  Commercial Drive at 14th Ave., then Grandview Park, Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  alnakba2008@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

While many conferences focus on the technical aspects of waste management , this event addresses the environmental, social and economic implications. This is an international conference on the environmental, social and economic aspects of waste manegement. The theme is urban and solutions.

Venue:  Shaw Conf. Centre
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.conference.ewmce.com/index.html
Categories:   Environment; Environment

Fourth Canadian Waste Resource Symposium "Navigating to 60% Diversion". Symposium will host municipal and industrial representatives from across Canada. Along with present strategies, the future direction of waste diversion over the next ten years will be ultimately described and discussed.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atcanswana.org/events.html
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

Commemoration, celebration and anticipation of "Achieving Equity in Education" Program 5:00 pm Reception, Booths 6:00 pm Welcome 6:15 pm Panel Session 7:15 pm Closing Remarks 7:30 pm Dessert and Photo Opportunities Special Guest- Hon. Kathlene Wynne, Minister of Education

Time:  5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Venue:  North York Civic Centre
Location:  5100 Yonge St., North York Subway St., Toronto
For information contact:  RVSP to inquire@ameno.ca
Categories:   Education

See the first certified backyard songbird habitat; find out how it has become an important "refueling" station for local and migratory songbirds and how green roofs are a merit to owners etc.

Time:  7:45 pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  South Common Community Cetre
Location:  Dundas St. W. and Erin Mills Pky., Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  projectchirp@rogers.com
Phone:  416-236-7234
Categories:   Environment; Education; Nature & Outdoors

An evening with Claudia Bernardi, international artist and Artistic Director,Open Studio of Perquin, El Salvador. Topics: Claudia will be speaking about her work in El Salvador, Guatemala and USA and her collaboration with youth and artists in Toronto Suggested Donation: $10-$20

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg., U of Toronto, Rm.: 5-220
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Rm. 5-260, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Julie Jarvis, Phoenix Community Works, wallsofhopecanada@gmail.com
Phone:  416-925-4688
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture

Twenty years ago, women in Canada won the historic right to abortion on demand. While the vast majority of Canadians support this right, it is still a choice that often stigmatizes women. These simple portraits show women who have made the choice to have an abortion, to be just what they are: sisters, mothers, neighbors, lovers, friends.These portraits and stories give women voice in a society that so often keeps them silent. Portraits by Kathryn Palmateer Dance performance by Elizabeth Dawn Snell Musical Performance by Laura Repo

Time:  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue:  Tinto
Location:  89 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Kathryn Palmateer arts4choice@gmail.com
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Inside - Out hosts one of the largest queer film festivals internationally, highlighting the diversity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered film and video making in documentary, shorts, features and installations.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.insideout.on.ca/current2007/imdex.htm
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS), in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region, will celebrate the next 20 years at the 21st anniversary event, the 2008 National Conference in Ottawa, our nation's capital. The CDSS conference will bring together 400 self-advocates, professionals, parents and family members from across the country. It is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the 35,000 people with Down syndrome living in our communities.

Venue:  Westin Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cdss.ca
For information contact:  Christy Thompson
Phone:  403-669-2832
Categories:   Disability Issues; Health/Health Care

A marketplace for ethically produced (sweatshop-free, unionized, Fair Trade certified) clothing, fashion accessories, arts & crafts, vegetarian dishes, chocolates, etc.

Time:  12:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Strathcona Baptist Church Gymnasium
Location:  8318 104 th Str., Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  Lynette Bondarchuk
Phone:  780-434-9236
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

The largest anarchist event in North America. Part of a Month Long Festival of Anarchy (May, 2008) Followed by a full-day of Anarchist Presentations and Workshops (May 18, 2008) Kids activities and free childcare on-site.

Time:  10 am - 6 pm
Venue:  CEDA
Location:  2515 rue Delisle, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca
For information contact:  info@anarchitbookfair.ca
Phone:  514-435-2385
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Policy

Submissions are solicited for film or video portions produced by aboriginal and women of color.

For information contact:  thirdeyefilm@sympatico.ca or michelle.mohabeer@sheridanc.on.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

A presentation by Dr. Asad Khan, Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, Manchester Region, England. He is a member of Physicians for Human Rights - Israel, and has written about his visits to Palestinian Occupied Territories for the British Medical Journal. According to Amnesty International, Israeli restrictions on imports into the Gaza Strip lead to chronic problems with medical equipment, including ICU monitors, mechanical ventilators, and portable X-ray machines to support intensive care units.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education - OISE
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Room 8200, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Indoor Air Quality & Waste Management Assoc. will discuss potential regulatory developments, examine old and new air quality problem-causing issues and their impact on human health and performance. Included will be building material design considerations and green materials of construction.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.awma.org/go/indoorairquality08
For information contact:  Kristen Maser kmaser@awma.org
Phone:  412-904-6030
Categories:   Science & Technology; Health/Health Care; Environment

Conference Objectives: 1) Publicize research results regarding the biodiversity of the rain-forest 2) Rain forest activities: tourism, natural disturbance ecology, threatened ecosystem and species. 3) Silvicultural systems 4) Various visions for this ecosystem

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.wetbelt.unbc.ca/docs/ICH-Conference-brochure.pdf
Categories:   Environment

This year's theme: agricultural biodiversity. Biodiversity in agriculture is necessary to support key agro ecosystem functions and structures, as well as help support food production and security. The IBD 2008 theme will reflect the importance of the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity to food security, nutrition, and human well-being, as well as the importance of agriculture to biodiversity.

Venue:  World Wide
Location:  Gatineau, QC
For information contact:  Leslie Parke Leslie.Parke@ec.gc.ca
Phone:  819-934-0268
Categories:   Environment

Rally for Bike Lanes! 1000 cyclists in Toronto will meet at High Park (at Bloor) at noon and ride on mass east along Bloor, ending at City Hall for a party. We're manifesting bike lanes on Bloor/Danforth. Your presence is required.

Venue:  High Park to City Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://bellsonbloor.ca
For information contact:  angela bischoff greenspi@web.ca
Phone:  647-723-3693
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues and calls us to creates more sustainable and just world. Four panelists are all distinguished. Free Admission.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  National Library and Archives Auditorium
Location:  395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ontario.sierraclub.ca/ottawa/
Categories:   Environment

Bike Week

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikeweek/
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Sports & Games

Participants will learn to facilitate a workshop designed for personal and group transformation, which they can then take back to their respective communities. Image Theater is used to investigate a group's vision of their present core struggle, how they came to their present situation, where they want to be in the future, and what steps they need to take to get there.

Time:  June 26 (Thursday), June 29 (Sunday)
Venue:  OISE Bldg.
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Adam Perry and Sara Escott if.theatre@gmail.com
Phone:  416-899-3761
Categories:   Education; Skills & Training

Conference consisting of environmental and social change leaders to teach new tools, share strategies and build new partnerships to build a more just and sustainable world. Some workshops offered will be: -Organizational Leadership -Grassroots Mobilization -Building Effective Coalitions -Fine Art of Negotiation -etc.

Venue:  Cortes Island
Location:  Cortes Island, BC
Website:  http://www.hollyhockleadership.org
For information contact:  Rhian Walker info@hollyhockleadership.org
Phone:  604-669-4802
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations; Skills & Training

A peaceful march to challenge the government's lack of support for first nation children, especially with respect to education.

Venue:  Victoria Island to Parliament Hill
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.afn.ca
Phone:  613-241-6789
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The main focus of the conference will be on indicator initiatives which will provide opportunities for sharing information about approaches to measuring community quality of life and ways of making indicator initiatives more effective, systematic and relevant.

Venue:  Algoma University College/Garden River First Nation
Location:  Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Website:  http://www.healthycommunities.on.ca/projects/annualconference/2008_conf/
Categories:   Health/Health Care

This is a powerful one-woman show based entirely on the writings that Rachel left behind, telling her story from the time she was a small child, leading up to the days before her death (killed by an Israeli bulldozer).

Time:  Theatre Panik
Venue:  Tarragon Extra Space
Location:  30 Bridgman Ave. (near Bathurst/Dupont), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tarragontheatre.com
For information contact:  Tarragon Theatre
Phone:  416-531-1827
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture

This unique book offers a critical perspective on poverty by highlighting gender and race analyses simultaneously. Unlike previously published Canadian books in this field, this book connects human rights, political economy, and citizenship issues to other areas of social exclusion such as class, sexuality, and disability. The text also examines other ways in which racialized people - specifically women - are socially constructed to experience their lives as second-class Canadian citizens. Edited by: Maria A. Wallis and Siu-ming Kwok

Time:  9:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St. (near Spadina/Dundas), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture

Among topics for discussion: sustainable development and heritage conservation; embodied energy; green approaches to conservation. Successful projects and environmentally sound practices will be showcased. Bookings to: Heritage Conservation Conference, 24 Conlins Rd., Scarborough, ON M1C 1C3 or phone 1-877-264-8937

Location:  Collingwood, ON
Website:  http://www.heritageconference.ca
For information contact:  Richard Lex richardlex@gmail.com
Phone:  705-445-5764
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

Annual general meeting. One panel will feature Olivia Chow (NDP MP), Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal MP) and Carolyn Hall, Green Party exec. member.

Time:  9:15 am-5:15 pm
Venue:  Ryerson U.,
Location:  80 Gould Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@fairvote.ca
Phone:  416-410-4034
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

The fund-raiser is to help the organization address poverty by emphasizing the need for affordable housing.

Time:  9:00 pm
Venue:  Cecil Street Community Centre
Location:  58 Cecil Street (One block south of College/Spadina), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  housingnotwar@tdrc.net
Phone:  416-599-8372
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Open-air rock concert, children's activity area, speaker's corners etc.

Time:  8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Hardy Park
Location:  Water Street, Brockville, ON
For information contact:  Wren Leigh peace@usff.ca
Phone:  613-342-1741
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Magazine & Internet Publishing Conference: Dozens of seminars and workshops Free drop-in clinics and exhibit halL Free parking and TTC subway access

Venue:  The Old Mill Inn
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oldmilltoronto.com
Phone:  416-236-2641
Categories:   Education; Publishers & Publishing

Prince George has long been one of the forest capitals of the world. Its historical place on the cutting edge of technologies of the old economy, and its geographic location within one of the largest expanses of forest on the planet, position Prince George perfectly to lead the dialogue on the new technologies and processes that will bring about a global change in the way we perceive and view energy.

Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.bioenergyconference.org
Categories:   Biotechnology; Environment

The Congress' theme is "Thinking Beyond Borders - Global ideas; Global values" ESAC is a learned society formed in 1993 to further research and teaching activities in areas related to environmental studies in Canada. ESAC is a non-profit, federally incorporated, bilingual organization open to members from across Canada and elsewhere.

Venue:  University of British Columbia
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.esac.ca
For information contact:  Chris Ling, Tim Quick tim.quick@royalroads.ca
Categories:   Environment

Clean Air Day is a celebration of environmentally friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada. Local programs are encouraged.

Venue:  Canada
Website:  http://www.cleanairday.com
Categories:   Environment

Scott Ritter is a former US weapons inspector and an outspoken critic of US Mid-East foreign policy and will speak on the current situation in Iraq and Iran, entitled: "Surging towards Tehran: America's Iraq debacle and the Danger of War with Iran".

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Knox Centre
Location:  506 4th Ave., SW, Calgary, AB
For information contact:  Paul Armstrong tourab1@telus.net
Phone:  403-246-9586
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

Musical Guests. Panel Discussion featuring third wave feminists, media and activists. Reading by the author and refreshments.

Time:  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The FreeTimes Cafe
Location:  320 College Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Lois Pike info@sumachpress.com
Phone:  416-531-6250
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Jeanne Fay has worked for twenty years (1985-2005) at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service advocating for women on social assisstance, battered women and persons with disabilities. She has been teaching community practice and social policy at the School of Social Work, Dalhousie University since 1999. She won the "Rebel With A Cause Award" from the Elizabeth Fry Society.

Time:  12 pm - 2 pm
Venue:  Women's Community Space -YWCA Halifax
Location:  1233 Barrington St., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Amanda Barfitt WCS@YWCAHalifax.com
Phone:  902-423-8105
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Regenesis is an environmental organization that promotes sustainable lifestyles and is having its launch party on June 5, 2008, Thursday.

Time:  7 pm - 1 am
Venue:  Boulevard Room
Location:  81 Peter St. (just north of King St. W.), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13501538164
For information contact:  Michael K., theregenesisproject@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

CCEN Sixth Annual Conference: "Sustainable Environmental Education" Keynote Speaker: Bill Friedman, Dalhousie University

Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eco.ca/ccen/events.html
For information contact:  Kathryn Amero Kathryn.Amero@nscc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education

CCEN Sixth Annual Conference, "Sustainable Environmental Education" Keynote Speaker: Bill Friedman, Dalhousie University

Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eco.ca/ccen/events.html
For information contact:  Kathryn Amero Kathryn.Amero@nscc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education

World Environmental Event

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.unep.org/wed/2008/english www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/environmentdays.h
Categories:   Environment

Mark Edge, David Rovics, Mordecai Briemberg (all social activists for free speech, authors and/or musicians) honor Canwest's action to suppress free speech, in this special ceremony.

Time:  12:00 am (noon)
Venue:  The Vancouver Sun Bldg.
Location:  200 Granville Str., Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Ecology Action Centre (EAC), partnering with local businesses, conservation organizations, universities and libraries presents a diverse mix of sea related activities.

Venue:  Halifax Waterfront
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eacstichinfish.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Sadie Beaton and/or Anna Magera, sadie@ecologyaction.ca
Phone:  902-442-0999
Categories:   Environment

The objective is to raise funds for Reachout's upcoming Youth Scholarship Awards as well as to bring awareness to the constant violence that is plaguing our community. After the walk there will be a free barbecue and games; this will be an all-day fun and family event in order to address the problems of youth in the community, to promote positive relationships between youth, to work with parents, members of the community and other organizations

Time:  1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Lakefront Promenade Park
Location:  800 Lakefront Promenade, off Lakeshore Rd.E., east of Cawthra, Mississauga, ON, ON
For information contact:  Angela Thorpe reachout-committee@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-571-9337
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Bribery of public officials, class warfare, and international rivalry over oil production are the context for Sinclair's story. Senators, small investors, oil magnates, a Hollywood film star, and a crusading evangelist people the pages of this lively novel.

Time:  4 pm - 6 pm (First Saturday of every month)
Venue:  The Concord Cafe
Location:  937 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Mick, ontarioac@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development

A part of the Windfall Ecology Festival, this conference focuses on environmental and health related issues presented by leading professionals in the relevant field. Topics range from the latest healthy eating to green business options to greening your roof.

Time:  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  New Market Municipal Offices Conf. Centre
Location:  395 Mulock Dr., Newmarket, ON
Website:  http://www.windfallfestival.ca
Categories:   Environment

Launch of Peter Hallward's new book: "Damning the Flood: Aristde, Haiti, and the Politics of Containment". "Damning the Flood" is an excellent book, the best of its kind. It offers the first accurate analysis of recent Haitian history, and of its history in the making." -Paul Farmer, Director of Partners in Health

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library
Location:  350 W Georgia St., Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  necessaryvoices@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Education

This fair features Toronto's best micro and medium sized publishers, publications and presses. There will be readings by Toronto's finest writers.

Time:  12:00 to 5:00 pm
Venue:  Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
Location:  750 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://torontosmall
For information contact:  torontosmallpressbookfair@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Publishers & Publishing

Doors Open Ottawa is going green in 2008! This year's event will showcase the growing number of new and retrofit green, sustainable buildings in Ottawa. Green buildings are becoming an important part of our cityscape. Take a look inside buildings throughout the city that have made a conscious choice to be environmentally efficient.

Time:  10 am to 4 pm, unless otherwise noted
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ottawa.ca/doorsopen
For information contact:  Doors Open Ottawa
Categories:   Architecture; Arts & Culture; Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Spain Rodriguez launches his new book: "Che: A Graphic Biography" in company with Bernice Eisenstein, award winning author and illustrator. Anthony Lappe and Dan Goldman present the Canadian premiere of "Shooting War", an exploration of the war in Iraq and the influence of alternative news media.

Time:  7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Venue:  Al Green Theatre
Location:  750 Spadina Ave. (Bloor & Spadina), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  D. Saltzman
Phone:  416-368-3100 ext. 233
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

Queen's University will host Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, government and academic researchers and industry and business leaders meeting to consider critical issues facing the Great Lakes region as it transforms from a fossil fuel driven economy to one based on the development of vast and sustainable biological resources.

Venue:  Ban Righ Hall, Queen's U.
Location:  Kingston, ON
For information contact:  Tom Carpenter, tom.carpenter@queensu.ca
Phone:  613-533-6000
Categories:   Environment

General Annual Meeting

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Dominion Chalmers United Church
Location:  355 Cooper St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cpj.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

"Stealing A Nation" is a shocking film about the US military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. "Breaking Ranks" is a documentary concerning the plight of US soldiers seeking refuge in Canada from the Iraq war.

Time:  7 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB
Location:  6136 University Ave., Rm. 303, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education

This is a gathering for antipoverty, affordable housing and environmental advocates to share experiences and engage in an action agenda on low-income energy issues. One main theme will be how Ontario's poverty reduction plan and its long term affordable housing strategy must both address energy poverty.

Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Oakham House, Ryerson University
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Zee Bhanji, bhanjiz@lao.on.ca
Phone:  416-597-5855 ext.5167
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Documentary screening and talks by Tracey Deer, film maker, and by President of the Native Women's Association of Canada: Beverly Jacobs.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's University, Pavillon Guigues Hall
Location:  223 Main Str., Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

The Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR) is recognized as a unique opportunity to stimulate further action on global issues at a local level across Canada. As environmental leaders, it is vital that we share our ideas and perspectives with peers and colleagues. This conference will allow such sharing of professional experiences and challenges.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.c2p2online.com/
Categories:   Environment

The conference will showcase the best of Canadian solutions for achieving high performance buildings, including measurable reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Scalable and sector-specific programs will demonstrate the role of buildings in meeting the objectives of local and national climate change strategies.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.shiftingintothemainstream.ca
Categories:   Building & Construction; Environment

Presentations will address everything from the basics of cohousing and designing and building communities, to living in community and sustaining the cohousing movement throughout the country and more. There will be great speakers, tours of completed communities and a chance to meet fellow cohousers and have fun.

Venue:  Bently College
Location:  near Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, USA
Website:  http://www.cohousing.org/2008/overview
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Services

An evening with Dr. Monia Mazigh, wife of Maher Arar, hosted by MP Alexa McDonough and Tamara Lorincz. This is Monia's incredible struggle to find her husband Maher Arar and what the federal government must do to protect the human rights of its citizens

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Halifax Women's Council House
Location:  989 Young Ave., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Carol Buchanan tamaralorincz@ndp.ca
Phone:  902-443-5381
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This event is the book launch of Jim Stanford's "Economics For Everyone: A Short Guide To The Economics of Capitalism".

Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Sheraton Centre Hotel, conference rooms B&C
Location:  123 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Economic Development; Education

This conference is to address the following questions: 1) What are the specific needs in China for Canadian technology and expertise? 2) What are the roles of government? 3) What are successful market entry strategies?

Time:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  CNIB (Can. National Inst. for the Blind)
Location:  1929 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canadachinagreen.com
For information contact:  Carla Kearns carla@canadachinagreen.com
Phone:  416-581-8868
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Creative projects for the use of paved urban areas (mostly streets) for activities (especially community oriented) other than vehicle use.

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Fairfield Communuity Place
Location:  1330 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.localsolutionsplanning.com
For information contact:  Angela Evans angevans@islandnet.com
Phone:  250-598-9399
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Services

This event is presented together with the Guelph Historical Society, Guelph Museums and the History Dept., U. of Guelph.

Venue:  University ofGuelph
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
Phone:  416-226-9011
Categories:   Environment; Education

The Democracy Theatre Community Organizing Course is an experiential program that teaches students how theatre techniques can be used for meaningful social change. Various theatre techniques will be rehearsed, case studies reviewed and ethical issues discussed. Cost: $150 - 175

Time:  Starts Friday at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg.
Location:  252 Bloor St. W.
Website:  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca
For information contact:  Jessica Bleuer Jessica,bleuer@gmail.com
Phone:  647-380-6178
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture

The third annual Queer West Fest is ten days of performing arts, art shows, public forums, discussions, art crawls, films, videos etc. It is to celebrate, empower, and support the queer/gay community.

Venue:  Establishments along Roncesvalles
Location:  Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Bryen Dunn info@bryendunn.com
Phone:  416-551-1709
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Education

Rally is outside of federal financial Minister Jim Flaherty's Whitby-Oshawa constituency office in Whitby.

Time:  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue:  J. Flaherty's Office
Location:  701 Rossland Rd. E. #204, Whitby, ON
Website:  http://www.onceandforall.ca
For information contact:  Christina Gilligan
Phone:  416-538-0628 ext. 6 or 1-800-
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Across Ontario, groups like the Guelph Civic League, Imagine London and the Wellington Water Watchers are building progressive grassroots movements that impact the environment, heritage, social justice, growth and economy of their cities through effective citizen engagement. A day of dynamic workshops where you can learn all the facets of starting and growing citizen organizations, successful fundraising and conducting effective community campaigns. Take part in the "Ideas Gallery" where citizen groups can share ideas, experiences and successes, as well as swap the tools and tips that turn ideas into action

Venue:  Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.guelphcivicleague.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Several selections of new and used books on the subject of anarchism.

Time:  10 am- 4 pm
Venue:  Westdale High School
Location:  700 Main Street W., Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.linchpin.ca
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This AGM includes info re: current projects and campaigns and launch of the new Places to Grow Food campaign. Ends with a pot luck BBQ.

Time:  2:00 pm - 5 pm
Venue:  Rick DeGraaf Farm
Location:  144 Main St. E., Cambridge, ON, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
For information contact:  bruce@ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext.58382
Categories:   Farming; Environment

Festival features 25 interactive workshops and seminars with topics including: Active Transportation, Water Issues, Food and Organics, Home Energy, Community Energy and controversial environmental issues.

Time:  14 June 08 (10 am - 5pm), 15 June 08 (10am - 5pm)
Venue:  Fairy Lake Park
Location:  Eagle Street and Main Street, Newmarket, ON
For information contact:  Alec Simpson festival@windfallcentre.ca
Categories:   Environment

This is 21st annual self-guided walking tour of private gardens of Riverdale. Includes access to over 20 private gardens and complinentary shuttle service. Fee: $40, members $35

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Riverdale
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
For information contact:  Jenny Rhodenizer info@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone:  416-397-1341
Categories:   Hobbies; Nature & Outdoors

The Ward was one of Toronto's first poor neighbourhoods, and became a lively, diverse home to successive waves of immigrants — Jewish, Italian, Chinese and Eastern European. The Ward was filled with densely populated houses, families and a tangle of bustling streets and alleys. However, the neighbourhood was declared a slum and demolished to make way for government buildings, high-rise towers and hospitals. Most of the communities that lived in the Ward drifted west towards Spadina Avenue and Kensington Market. This walking tour will cover the struggles of those communities and the battles they faced. Among other topics, it will focus on labour strikes, slum clearance, religious riots, the great fire of 1904, the Underground Railroad, etc.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Starting outside of the Church of The Holy Trinity
Location:  the church behind the Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://missingplaque [at] gmail.com
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Architecture

A non-native show of solidarity with Ardoch Algonquin Nation to stop Frontenac Ventures from ongoing work to explore mining uranium.

Time:  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Robertsville Gate
Location:  HWY #509, north of Sharbot Lake, Sharbot Lake, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This event is the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA), 2008. How Communities and Commissions can better work together will be examined with the intent of advancing human rights both at the provincial and national level. Treated with dignity and respect we all need to accept responsibility for Human Rights.

Time:  2 pm
Venue:  Niagara College
Location:  135 Taylor Road, Niagara on the Lake, ON
For information contact:  Kevin Carr kevin.carr@ohrc.on.ca
Phone:  416-314-4491
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Government & Public Sector

The theme of Managing the Health of Canada's Lakes and Rivers through an improved understanding of watershed influences has been chosen for the 61st annual Conference of the Water Resources Association (CWRA). The CWRA wishes to explore and examine how we can manage the health of lakes and rivers for the benefit of present and future generations.

Location:  Gimli, MB
Website:  http://www.conference.cwra
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

This is an important film about the US, French and Canadian involvement in Haiti and their role in overthrowing democratically elected President Aristide.

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, DalhousieUniversity
Location:  6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Shocking film about corporations who profit from this war. Portluck just before movie at 6 -7 pm.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, Dalhousie Univ.
Location:  6136 University Ave., Rm. 303
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Since 1997, residents of the Mexican village of Cerro de San Pedro and the surrounding area have been fighting a large-scale open-pit gold and silver mine. Canadian corporation Metallica Resources Inc. has backed the project since its inception. Mining operations began in 2006 without required environmental permits and despite the repression of dissent, a political assassination, and widespread allegations of corruption. In July 2008, Metallica Resources will merge with two other junior mining firms to form New Gold Inc. Join Mexican anti-mine activists at the site of Metallica Resource's last shareholder meeting as they bring the resistance to Canada and give future New Gold shareholders a preview of the battle ahead.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://cerrodesanpedro.org
For information contact:  cerrodesanpedr [at] gmail.com
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Speakers from: ** Representative from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory ** Representative from CUPE Ontario, to speak on the recent passing of CUPE Ontario's Resolution 38, in support of indigenous struggle for the land, against the criminalization of indigenous resistance, and in support of the Mohawks of Tyendinaga, and spokesperson Shawn Brant, and how we can build on this important step forward. ** Jackie Esmonde, Lawyer, counsel at the Ipperwash inquiry and has worked at Aboriginal Legal Services. Also featuring Slide-Show / Audio from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and short films. PWYC - Donations appreciated (all proceeds go to the Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund)

Time:  Doors open at 6pm / Event begins at 7pm
Venue:  Cervecer
Location:  842 College Street West (just west of Ossington), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Native Peoples

The "war carpets" made by Afghan weavers contain pictorially the disasters of both the USSR initiated and the present war in Afghanistan.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Textile Museum of Can. info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Dylan Penner, of Act of the Earth, explains Canada's military strategy and what we can do to build a movement for war free schools. This is to counter the Canadian military's increase in recruitment in the various schools. Entertainment and dinner are also available.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Magic Oven
Location:  798 Danforth Ave. (just east of Pape), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Educators for Peace and Justice, epj.elementary.secondary@lists.riseup.n
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

Presentation by author Jennifer Grant (policy analyst, Pembina Inst.) as to why after 41 years of Alberta Tar Sands development there is such dismally low percentage of worked land (0.20%) certified as reclaimed. Andrew Nikiforuk (journalist) and David Lavall (Documentary film-maker) will also join the list of presenters.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  West Hillhurst Community Centre
Location:  1940-6 Ave. NW, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.davidswann.ca
For information contact:  Dr. David Swann - MLA calgary.mountainview@assembly.ab.ca
Phone:  403-216-5445
Categories:   Environment

Discussion relating to growing global hunger; digging for the roots of the food crisis. Gustavo Esteva is a grass roots activist who works in Oaxaca, Mexico and has worked with hundreds of grassroots organizations, including the Zapatistas in Mexico.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Carrot Common Roof rooftop
Location:  348 Danforth Ave., Suite 212 (second floor entrance by Food City), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

"Be the Change" explores the motivations for, and the challenges and rewards of, trying to live more lightly. It is a "100- kilometre film" made entirely in the Ottawa region. You are certain to know people in this film.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bell Theatre, Minto Centre, Carlton University
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.livinglightly.ca
Phone:  613-730-0870
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment

Canada seems finally to be on the verge of raising costs to decrease our consumption of oil, gas, coal etc. Join a debate of whether this is a good idea and if so what financial systems would be best, i.e. carbon tax, cap and trade etc. At least six expert panelists will debate the issues relating to this aspect of the environmental focus.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, University of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sej.org
For information contact:  d.workman@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development

Various events with guests: El-Farouk Khaki, Evana Ortigoza, Carlos Rivas, Jean Marie Vecina, Leo Zuniga with info on bill C-50 with Helen Kennedy.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  519 Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Pride Week in Toronto is one of Canada's premier arts and cultural festivals. It features 10 days of world class arts and cultural programming, community activities, one of the world's largest street festivals, Pride Parade and Dyke March, Family Programming and much more.

Venue:  Various locales
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pridetoronto.com
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio 90 mins., weather permitting

Time:  9:00 pm
Venue:  Parking Lot
Location:  Slater and Lyon, downtown, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.mintosuitehotel.com
For information contact:  swilliamson@minto.com
Phone:  613-782-3155
Categories:   Environment

Allan Gardens will be taken over and made a safe place for people to sleep and eat. This is to protest ticketing of homeless sleeping in parks, loss of 200 shelter beds in last two years and loss of thousands of meals.

Time:  4:00 pm
Venue:  Allan Gardens
Location:  Corner of Jarvis and Carlton Streets, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, ocap@tao.ca
Phone:  416-925-6939
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Celebrate Canada and the communities that make up our diverse nation. Discover the games, music, and technologies of various cultures. Hear traditional legends in the Canada Science and Technology Museum's inflatable planetarium, enjoy a drumming and throat singing performance, or mingle with some of the new Canadians who will take their oath of citizenship at the Museum

Time:  9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitors Services
Phone:  613-991-3044
Categories:   Museums; Science & Technology

Two presentations related to the decline of fossil fuel energy sources and how Canadians should embrace the issue of energy sustainability and environmental responsibility. Dr. Helmut Berkhardt, Prof. of Physics, Ryerson U, past president, Science for Peace Canada, Randy Park, MA Physics, Chair of Post Carbon Toronto.

Time:  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Bloomfield Town Hall
Location:  Prince Edward County, Bloomfield, ON
Website:  http://www.countysustainability
Phone:  613-476-1700
Categories:   Environment

Free Art Show - City Hall, Member's Lounge Artwork by Gays, Lesbians of African Descent Dinner, after party, 6:30 - 8:30, at 636 College St. @Grace

Time:  1:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  City Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-760-5956
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Music, food and nature take centre stage as the Summer Lakeshore Festival just keeps growing. Celebrating its seventh year, the Gamiing Summer Lakeshore Festival (previously Summer Solstice) has grown into a full-fledged festival of music, nature and the best local, organic food and drink of the Kawartha region. The Summer Lakeshore Festival will offer a full slate of performers headlined by SwingBridge, fast making a name for itself as the Kawartha's most eclectic swing, western swing and roots music dance band (http://www.myspace.com/swingbridge). Gamiing is proud to showcase the best of the Kawarthas.

Venue:  The Gamiing Centre for Sustainable Lakeshore Living
Location:  1884 Pigeon Lake Road, 12 km south of Bobcaygeon, Kawarthas, ON
Website:  http://www.gamiing.org
For information contact:  Mieke Schipper
Phone:  705-799-7083
Categories:   Environment

Walk will begin June 21, 2008 (National Aboroginal Day) in Vancouver and proceed to Ottawa by mid-September. It is being organized to remember missing and murdered women across Canada, particularly Aboriginal Women and Girls.

Venue:  Vancouver to Ottawa
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.walk4justice.piczo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Native Peoples; Women

Conversation between award winning developer Margie Zeidler and acclaimed architect Joe Lobko.Together, they will explore the social, as well as environmental benefits of restoration and adaptive re-use in Toronto and discuss possible ways in which these practices can be used to help develop vibrant, sustainable communities.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Terrace Room, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Arts
Location:  111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.architectureforhumanity.ca
For information contact:  Mae Shaban mae@architectureforhumanity.ca
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Arts & Culture

7th Biennial Conference on Monitoring and Measurement of the Environment. Delegates to this conference will have access to up to data results from every part of the analytical environmental community. Special attention to recent developments in speciation, microwave digestion, chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.enviroanalysis.ca
Categories:   Environment

Shocking film about the corporations who profit from war. Potluck before film at 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, Rm. 303
Location:  6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

Come out to hear some great tunes and support Palestinian solidarity work. Benefit concert featuring lal, tom macgee, farheen beg, john mcintosh and celestialagriculture.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cepal.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This Year's Topic: Once I Was a Child, Essay Length: 2000 - 2500 words Three prizes ranging from $200 - $500 plus $100 for best under 19 yr. old Submissions due date: Sept. 1, 2008. Prizes announced: Dec. 15, 2008.

For information contact:  Managing Editor, The Archivist jacoffey@rogers.com
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries

The Weenie Awards winners are persons, corporations or agencies which have done simply not enough for the cause of environmental improvement whereas the Enviro-Achiever Awards go to those who have excelled in the area of increased environmental awareness and activity.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Rock Bottom Bar & Grill,
Location:  3236 Sandwich Str., Windsor, ON
Website:  http://www.citizensenvironmentalalliance.org
For information contact:  dcoronado@cogeco.net
Phone:  519-973-1116
Categories:   Environment

Keynote Speakers for the Conference will be Dr. Hermann Scheer, global leader in the field of renewable energy and winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize, and Dr. David Suzuki, award winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. The special topic of Community Power will be emphasized and will involve sustainable alternative energy development for local communities such as farmers, landowners, cooperatives, aboriginal groups, municipalities, utilities in a global setting.

Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.wwindea.org
Categories:   Environment; Environment; Environment

The Warsaw Ghetto was the largest of the Jewish ghettos established under Germany's Nazi regime, in the capital city of occupied Poland. Between 1941 and 1943, starvation, disease and extermination reduced the population from 450,000 to 71,000. During the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of January 1943, Jewish fighters organized an armed rebellion that held control of the Ghetto for three months. Today, Palestinian residents of Gaza, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, are facing conditions similar to the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto. Hear Hammam Farah and Suzanne Weiss discuss the lessons of their common experiences of repression, resistance and solidarity.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  OISE, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info [at] nion.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Forecasts show that North America in 2030 will have more people, more energy consumed, bigger cities, more cars and trucks. To study the environmental impact of this growth in North America is the responsibility of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Discussion re: topics such as urbanization, population growth, climate change will be undertaken.

Venue:  Government Conference Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cec.org/outlook
For information contact:  info.cec.org/outlook
Categories:   Environment

Halifax Peace Coalition will have its first book club meeting discussing the anti-war book, "War is a Racket" by US General Smedley Butler. Learn about war profiteering in World War I or about the Business Plot to overthrow President Roosevelt.

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  YWCA Women's Centre
Location:  1233 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Phone:  902-422-3544
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This 2 day intensive workshop facilitated by Alda Facio presents a unique opportunity for local and international community leaders, development and human rights practitioners and students to come together to further their understanding and reflect upon what it means to apply a rights-based framework in women's empowerment projects, programmes and movement work.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  OISE/UT
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Website:  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse
For information contact:  Aniska Ali cwse@oise.utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-978-2080
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This workshop uses Image Theatre to investigate a group's vision of their present core struggle, how they came to their present situation, where they want to be in the future, and what steps they need to take in order to get there.

Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Adam Perry/Sara Escott if.theatre@gmail.com
Phone:  416-899-3761
Categories:   Performing Arts; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Sunshine Centres welcomes all LGBTTQQ@S seniors (50+) and their families and friends for a fabulous afternoon on Ward's Island. BBQ lunch available at $7.

Time:  10:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  The Parsonage
Location:  60 LakeshoreAve., Ward's Island, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sunshinecentres.com
For information contact:  sunshinecentres@on.aibn.com
Phone:  416-924-3979
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

The Interdisciplinary Environmental Association's Conference is motivated by the need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions. Conference will focus on possible environmental solutions that are available and the implications of globalization and environmental concerns.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.ht
Categories:   Environment

The Conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions. Focus will be on: -What various disciplines have to offer in understanding environmental and resource problems. -Possible solutions that are available. -The implications of the globalization of environmental concerns

Venue:  Delta Edmonton South Hotel
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.htm
Categories:   Environment

This is a call to build a national youth movement to confront the huge issue of climate change. Alberta's Tar Sands is the Big Elephant in the room, since the government is acting as if the Tar Sands had no effect on climate change. A lot can be learned by how the tar sands is viewed: whether as a liability or an asset.

Venue:  University of Alberta
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ourclimate.ca
Categories:   Environment

This Vancouver Island event is Canada's largest outdoor green festival. Over 100 exhibits, natural food demos, entertainment.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Glendale GardensandWoodland
Location:  505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.organicislands.ca
For information contact:  info@organicislands.ca
Phone:  250-658-8148
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage

2008 Annual Meeting

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.resweb.res.unbc.ca/csss2008/
Categories:   Science & Technology

Annual Meeting, 2008

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://wwwresweb.resunbc/csss
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

Free family folk festival: beer garden, food vendors, five stages for local, national and international music group performances.

Location:  122 Innes, Ingersoll, ON
Website:  http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
For information contact:  ejc@rogers.com
Phone:  519-485-6337
Categories:   Arts & Culture

A celebration of aboriginal music, dance and arts.

Venue:  Black Creek Pioneer Village
Location:  1000 murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.blackcreek.ca
For information contact:  bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca
Phone:  416-736-1733
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Art of Being Green 2008 will remain an essential resource for information about renewable energy, adaptation and green lifestyle choices. 5000 visitors expected.

Venue:  Clyde Memorial Ball Park
Location:  Lanark, ON
Website:  http://www.artofbeinggreen.ca
Categories:   Environment

An Evening With Dr. Bob Bowman and Prof. Michael Kefer. Dr. Bowman's topic is IRAQ, IRAN, IMPEACHMENT. He is a retired USAF Lt. Col., decorated Vietnam Veteran, former Star Wars director under presidents Ford and Carter, recipient of President's Award, Veterans for Peace (see www.ThePatriots.us). Prof. Keefer is a professor of English at University of Guelph and a graduate of Royal Military College of Canada. His topic is THE "TORONTO 18" FRAME-UP.

Time:  7:30 PM
Venue:  Bloor Street United Church
Location:  Bloor Street West and Huron Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.911inquiry.org
For information contact:  Terry Burrows, Project Co-ordinator, PHONE 416.784-9114
Phone:  416.784-9114
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Security

A Report by Professor Leo Panitch on an International Seminar organized by the Brazilian Landless People's Movement (MST) in honour of Che Guevara's 80th Birthday.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Ryerson University, Jorgenson Hall, POD 250
Location:  380 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://cvec-tor@yahoogroups.com
For information contact:  Suzanne Weiss
Phone:  416-686-7607
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Headlining the 12th annual Festival of Words are Elizabeth Hay, recipient of the 2007 Giller Prize for Late Nights on Air (McClelland & Steward, 2007) and Don Domanski, whose collection All Our Wonder Unavenged (Brick Books, 2007) won the Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Atlantic Poetry Prize. Other elements of the festival include workshops, film screenings and intimate events with authors.

Venue:  Various locations in downtown Moose Jaw
Location:  Moose Jaw, SK
Phone:  306-691-0557
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Through this festival, we share a sample of Iranian contribution to cultural and artistic diversity by showcasing world class performances and presentations in music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts and literature. Eat and shop as well.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Maria Sabaye Moghaddam msabaye@yahoo.ca
Phone:  416-824-4511
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Island Airport Protest Demo with music, drumming, singing and some dancing.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30
Venue:  Foot of Bathurst Street
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://communityair.org
Categories:   Aviation & Aerospace; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

This is a celebration of Francophone arts, culture and heritage. Includes concerts, games, arts and crafts.

Location:  343-B, rue Lafontaine Ouest, RR3, Penetanguishene, ON
Website:  http://www.festivalduloup.on.ca
For information contact:  leloup@csolve.net
Phone:  705-533-3361
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Thisis a free, three day music, dance and craft festival in downtown London, ON.

Venue:  Home County Folk League
Location:  652 Elizabeth Str., London, ON
Website:  http://www.homecounty.ca
For information contact:  info@homecounty.ca
Phone:  519-432-4310
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This festival offers 30 live, free outdoor concerts, many workshops, children's events and food and artisan's market.

Location:  34 Herriott Str., Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.ca
For information contact:  dhpbia@superaje.com
Phone:  613-267-6797
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Folk, World, Blues, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Bluegrass and More You are the Folk; this is your Festival. Little Folks admitted free.

Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.thefestival.bc.ca
Phone:  800-883-3655
Categories:   Music

This event showcases Canada's parks and historical sites through numerous events taking part throughout the country.

Venue:  various places in Canada
Website:  http://www.parksday.ca/eng/
For information contact:  Laurie Collette, Canadian Parks Council
Phone:  705-652-5159
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Nature & Outdoors

Stream Team volunteers check the flow of water in small streams of Bronte Creek.

Time:  11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.monitoringthemoraine.ca
For information contact:  Laura Read
Phone:  647-258-3280 ext.2004
Categories:   Environment

Screening of a mockumentary that explores the loss of nature and community in the suburbs. Discussion follows screening.

Time:  10:00 am - noon
Venue:  Brickworks
Location:  550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Environment

Drop in at pubs on the world's longest street and help support projects for children in Africa.

Venue:  Various pubs
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://righttoplay.ca
Categories:   International; Children & Youth

8:30 pm, short film: "Unfair Dealings" 9:00 pm, feature film" "Sir, No Sir" : the story of the GI movement and their struggle to end the war in Vietnam.

Time:  8:30 pm
Venue:  Christie Pits
Location:  Bloor and Christie Sts., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Sarah Shuja sarahshujah@gmail.com
Phone:  416-820-7076
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Performances by Christina Doyle (country singer), humourist Libby Thaw, comedian Nick Reynoldson, Shel-B (R&B singer) etc.

Time:  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Nathan Plillips Square
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canwapps.com
For information contact:  simplypeople@canwapps.com
Categories:   Disability Issues; Music

Highlights: Friday - Parade, Tractor Pull, Ambassador Competition Saturday - Pet Show, Livestock Competitions, Arena Displays, Children's Entertainment, Saturday Evening: Beverly Mahood, Charlie Major Show, Sheep Show, Light Horse Show Midway All 3 Days! Admission Charged for Grandstand shows only.

Venue:  Hwy 21 North
Location:  P.O. Box 790, N0P 1M0, Dresden, ON
Website:  http://www.dresdenex.com
Phone:  519-683-1116
Categories:   Farming

Join RiverSides for a workshop exploring urban stormwater issues. Learn how to naturalize your yards to reduce stormwater pollution and protect our urban creeks and rivers. Demonstrations by special guest speakers: Native Plants - learn how to naturalize your yard using native plant species to stop stormwater runoff and attract wildlife (Green Gardeners Community Collaborative) Urban Forest - learn about trees in your area and how to maintain them (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests - LEAF)

Time:  6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Venue:  Trinity St. Paul Centre
Location:  427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.riversides.org
Phone:  416-868-1983
Categories:   Environment

This film is looks at a 50 year history of how American media have uncritically disseminated the pro-war messages of successive presidential administrations.

Time:  6:00 - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Student Union Bldg., Dalhousie U., Rm. 307
Location:  6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.hfxpeace.chebucto.org/
For information contact:  hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military

An evening with Phil Ochs featuring Zachary Stevenson. During the intermission: a speaker from the War Resisters' Campaign. Tickets at the door: $20 waged / $ 10 non- waged

Time:  8 p.m.
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-535-8779
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Beef, Sheep, Goats, Horse Show (Family & Western), 4-H Achievement Programme, Horse Draw, Homecraft Displays, Beef BBQ, Children's Activities, Nightly Entertainment, Tractor Pull, Parade

Venue:  110 Mill Creek Drive, Cty. Rd. 42
Location:  P.O. Box 220, Mill Creek Drive., K0E 1G0, Delta, ON
Website:  http://www.deltafair.com
Phone:  613-928-2800
Categories:   Farming

Included are Indian delicacies, exotic handcrafts, arts, culture music and dance of the far East.

Location:  47 Doncaster Avenue, London, ON
Website:  http://www.kalamanjari.org
For information contact:  Dev@KalaManjari.org
Phone:  519-473-1642
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Highlights: Friday - Local Entertainment (27), Elimination Draw & Saturday - Homecraft Exhibits, Parade, Baby Show, Livestock Shows, Horse Show, Youth Games & Exhibits, Horse Shows, Dance (28)

Venue:  Cty Rd 84, Zurich Arena & Park
Location:  R.R.#1, N0M 2T0, Zurich, ON
Phone:  519-236-4130/519-236-4969 Fair
Categories:   Farming

Highlights: Experience the Dairy and Beef 4-H shows, Cattle penning, Demolition derby, Exhibit hall, Talent Show and much more for Fun and Excitement

Venue:  7 Stewart Street
Location:  Box 157, K0J 1C0, Beachburg, ON
Phone:  613-582-3841
Categories:   Farming

Highlights: Demo Derby, Friday night 7p.m.

Venue:  Queen Street
Location:  Box 571, R.R.#2, K0C 1H0, Chesterville, ON
Website:  http://www.chestervillefair.com
Phone:  613-448-1478
Categories:   Farming

A three day, community based celebration of music and workshops on five stages. There is an Environmental Expo, Community tent and Women's tent as well as an Aboriginal Circle; also present are an artisan market and an international food pavilion.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Island
Location:  123 Woolwhich St., Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.hillside.on.ca
For information contact:  hillside@hillside.on.ca
Phone:  519-763-6396
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Highlights: Truck & Tractor Pulls, Car Demolition, Petting Farm, Livestock Competitions, 4H Actitivities

Venue:  25 William Street
Location:  P.O. Box 1444, K0L 2H0, Lakefield, ON
Website:  http://www.lakefieldfair.com
Phone:  705-6528123/705652-0800 fair
Categories:   Farming

"As Long As The Sun Shines and The Rivers Flow" is an event to help raise funds to set up computer labs in Attawapiskat and Pic Mobert First Nations. All donations raised for the event will go towards procuring new/refurbished computers, computer-based learning and educational software, etc. Guests are encouraged to secure pledges from friends, family members, and others prior to the event. Pledges will be collected at the event. There will also be an auction of artwork donated by local Toronto artists as well as autographed books such as Micheal Ondaatje's "Divisadero" at the event. You can receive a pledge form by e-mailing Casey at casey.sabawi@gmail.com Feel free to invite close friends, family and colleagues.

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Venue:  Gzowski House/Frontier College (Wheelchair Accesible)
Location:  33 Jackes Avenue, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-617-9176
Categories:   Performing Arts; Native Peoples

Free community event to increase awareness about the ecological importance of Burns Bog and bogs around the world. Bog tours, activities for kids, local exhibits, music etc.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Planet Ice
Location:  10388 Nordel Crt., Delta, BC
Website:  http://www.burnsbog.org
For information contact:  Charles Konopski
Phone:  604-572-0373
Categories:   Environment

Join us for a public dialogue bringing together youth, senior and local community members, as well as representatives from business, government, and NGOs, as we discuss such factors as soaring food prices, climate change, and rising populations. These factors have recently prompted the United Nations to declare a world food "crisis". To register for this FREE event, please e-mail haga.james@gmail.com and include your full name, phone number and dietary restrictions.

Time:  9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  University of Toronto, Great Hall
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Food for Talk: Our Role in the International Food Chain
Phone:  416-6429145 x 237
Categories:   Environment

Highlights: Farmer's Olympics - Children & Adults Horseshoe Pitching, Petting Zoo, Local Bands, Antique Tractor Display, Kenora in Bloom Display, Atlantic Pumpkin Contest

Venue:  Kenora Recreation Centre
Location:  P.O. Box 346, P9N 3X4, Kenora, ON
Phone:  807-548-5612/807-468-9745 Fair
Categories:   Farming

Venue:  Morrow Park Lansdowne St. West
Location:  Morrow Park, Lansdowne St. West, K9J 1Y5, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.peterboroughex.ca
Phone:  705-742-5781
Categories:   Farming

The conference includes a book exhibit by publishers pertaining to various areas of Iranian activities such as literature, arts, religions and civilizations.

Time:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Park Hyatt of Toronto
Location:  4 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Dr. Victoria Tahmasebi v.birgani@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

POLITICAL PRISONERS OF IRAN: NARRATING INSUBORDINATION, DESIRING TRUTH Chair: Shahrzad Mojab, University of Toronto Discussant: Payam Akhavan, University of Montreal Shahla Talebi, Arizona State University A Story of an Archive: Love and Death in Prison Letters Kaveh Sharooz, New York-based Attorney Remembering 1988: A Legal and Political Analysis of the Demand for Accountability Shokoufeh Sakhi, York University The Arrival of A New Regime: Torture and the Aesthetics of Resistance Saeed Yousef, University of Chicago Poetics of Horror: Iranian Poets and 1988 Mass Executions

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Venue:  Park Hyatt Hotel, ISIS conference
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.iranian-studies.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations

Festival features daytime music and holistic workshops, children's area and night time concerts.

Location:  Clarendon, ON
Phone:  613-279-2610
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This festival features traditional folk music from various cultures set amidst 19th century heritage architecture.The main stage overlooks the Grand River.

Location:  Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com
For information contact:  mill race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture

There are campsites, camp ground jam sessions, four workshop stages, food booths, artisan's village and a family area.

Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
For information contact:  info@livefromtherock.com
Phone:  807-344-0654
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Highlights: Agricultural Showcase, Draft Horse Demomstrations, Conklin, Midway, Homecraft Demonstrations, 141st Anniversary.

Venue:  Smiths Falls
Location:  P.O. Box 542, K7A 4T6, Smiths Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.lasfair.ca
Phone:  613-284-2640/613-283-2065 fair
Categories:   Farming

Highlights: Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Full Agricultural Exhibits & Classes, Midway, Local Entertainment

Venue:  York St.
Location:  P.O. Box 176, K7R 3M3, Napanee, ON
Phone:  613-354-1471
Categories:   Farming

Variety of events centred around natural heritage conservation, green technologies, eco products and energy and waste reduction.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Historical Village Museum (25 mins. from Ottawa)
Location:  Cumberland, ON
For information contact:  Suzanne Lavoie Suzanne.lavoie@Ottawa.ca
Phone:  613-833-3059 ext. 224
Categories:   Environment

Participants will be companies involved with green building, new technologies, organic farming, alternative medicines as well as speakers and community organizations.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Confederation Park
Location:  Elgin & Laurier, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.projetecosphere.org
For information contact:  EricFerland e.ferland@projetecosphere.org
Phone:  450-298-1441
Categories:   Environment

Party in the Park, presented by Mimico Baptist Church and Mimico Resident's Association, is an opportunity for authors and illustrators to promote their works at "Books in the Park". This inclusive celebration is a way for residents of the neighbourhood to meet one another and to sample various foods and partake of local entertainments. In harmony with our Growing Greener theme this year, we would also like to introduce local literary talent to the many avid readers of Mimico.

Time:  5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Venue:  Mimico Memorial Park
Location:  Mimico Memorial Park is bordered by Hillside, Central, and George Streets, Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.mimicobaptistchurch.org *or* www.mimicoresidents.ca

People of colour and Aboriginal people have had our histories denied and our cultures appropriated by the dominant culture. Through exploring our lives and telling our stories we will begin to reclaim our histories, cultures and voices. Week 1, Who Am I? Week 2, Where Are You From? Week 3, Emotional Journeys? Week 4, Turning Points?

Time:  Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women; Native Peoples

Select Shows Midway, Agriculture, Entertainment, Commercial Exhibitors, Creative Arts, Livestock, Petting Zoo, Horticulture etc.

Location:  425 Northern Ave., Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.cle.on.ca
For information contact:  clex@tbaytel.net
Phone:  807-622-6473
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture

The Hiroshima & Nagasaki Photo Exhibit features before and after a-bombing photos, details about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the story of human suffering including the health consequences caused by the devastation of nuclear war. The exhibit also displays emotional drawings and paintings from dozens of Hibakusha survivors with the message, never again.

Time:  Opening 5:30 pm, August 6
Venue:  Toronto City Hall Rotunda
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Helen Chilas h-chilas [at] rogers.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Horse and Livestock Competitions, Homecraft Exhibits, ATV PULL, Horse Pull, Demo Derby etc.

Location:  Fairpark Lane, HWY 48 & High St., Sutton West, ON
For information contact:  fair@ils.net
Phone:  905-722-3165
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture

Holstein Show, Demo derbies, Amusements Midway, Petting zoo, Agricultural and Homecraft exhibits.

Location:  139 Pine Street, Aylmer, ON
Website:  http://www.aylmerfair.ca
Phone:  519-773-3445
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture

Demo derbies, Tractor pull, Livestock Competition, Rock & Blues Concerts etc.

Location:  1279 Colonial Road, Navan, ON
Website:  http://www.navanfair.com
For information contact:  navanfair@cyberus.ca
Phone:  613-835-4008
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture; Music

There is interest by a new group of scientists in the growing area of the importance of the role of excess fluoride in the environment for the etiology of some human metabolic disorders and ecosystem health. Many expert speakers on the issue of fluoridation of drinking water.

Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.fluorideresearch.org
For information contact:  Carole Clinch - People for Safe Drinking Water - caclinch@gmail.com
Phone:  519-884-8184
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology; Environment

Interactive family celebration of Scottish culture featuring Friday Night Tattoo, pipebands, highland dancing, heavy events, Heritage tent, Celtic music etc.

Location:  398 St. Andrew Str., Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  866-871-9442
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Super Patriots and Morons is a political satire about a ruling government political party and its despotic leader, and is set in a country suffering from severe food shortages, fuel and food queues coupled with a repressive government infamous for using state security to silence dissenting voices. After several performances in Zimbabwe it was banned in that country, but has toured other countries in Africa and throughout Europe. Tickets are $15 in advance for general admission, $10 for students, seniors, and underemployed persons, and may be reserved by calling 604-294-5160 or by e-mail to pro@amnesty.ca. Both performances will be followed by a talkback session featuring members of the cast and other guest speakers.

Venue:  UBC Frederic Wood Theatre
Location:  6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Don Wright
Phone:  604-294-5160
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Family agricultural fair.

Website:  http://www.wilberforcefair.com
For information contact:  info@wilberforcefair.com
Phone:  705-448-2683
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture

Camping on the shores of the English River; late night jams around the bonfire; workshops, swimming, artisans.

Location:  Ear Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.troutfest.com
For information contact:  trout@troutfest.com
Phone:  807-222-2404
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival celebrates the folk music, dance and craft art traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Canada.

Location:  Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca
For information contact:  celticfestival@cabletv.on.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Toronto remembers the citizens of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Speakers to include ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Physicians for Global Survival, and the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative. Performances to include Japanese drummers, the Raging Grannies, flautist Debbie Danbrook, and the silent story performance of ³Sadako², the young Japanese girl who survived the Hiroshima a-bombing when she was only two-years-old. The reflecting Lantern Ceremony concludes the evening with hundreds of paper lanterns launched into the pool at Nathan Phillips Square.

Time:  4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Peace Garden, Nathan Phillips Square
Location:  City Hall, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

33rd annual celebration commemorating the deaths of Edward Nalon and Robert Landers who died in Millhaven solitary confinement on Aug. 10, 1974 and May 21, 1976 respectively and in remembrance of other prisoners who died due to the careless attitude of the prison system. Speakers and performers TBA.

Time:  6:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Outside Toronto Don Jail
Location:  550 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
For information contact:  pjac_committee@yahoo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Law Enforcement & Corrections

This is a focused program of technical presentations and courses on photovoltaic cell technologies plus R&D of solar concentrators, solar hydrogen and other illumination systems. Leaders in the field will address barriers and solutions for commercialization of solar-generated products.

Venue:  San Diego Convention Centre
Location:  San Diego USA
Website:  http://www.spie.org/solar-energy
For information contact:  customer service@spie.org
Phone:  360-676-3290
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

Certain employers welcome trans people into the workplace.

Time:  1:30 - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Fred Victor Employment Resource Centre
Location:  100 Lombard St., Suite 102 (Church & Richmond), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Holden, holden@fredvictor.org
Phone:  416-364-8228 ext. 320
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Youth Camera Action is an environmental video production camp specifically designed for youth 14 - 18 yrs. old. Completed projects premiere as part of the Green Sprouts Youth Filmmakers Showcase at the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film & Video Festival each fall.

Location:  www.planetinfocus.org/yca, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Eva, eva@planetinfocus.org
Phone:  416-531-1769
Categories:   Environment; Skills & Training

This herb walk series gives you an opportunity to experience the array of learning opportunities of edible herbs and plant medicine through the various seasons. There are thousasands of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However there are hundreds of less well known edible plants that grow all around us many of which are both delicious and nutritious. Also on Aug. 19 & 26

Time:  7 - 9 pm
Venue:  Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre
Location:  5871 Bells Road, London, ON
Website:  http://www.thelivingcentre.com
For information contact:  info@thelivingcentre.com
Phone:  519-652-9109
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Health/Health Care

This year the conference will explore biofibres opportunities and the green building industry with speakers from Canada and Europe.

Venue:  Holiday Inn
Location:  Trenton, ON
Website:  http://www.elorin.ca
For information contact:  Julia Bryan info@elorin.ca
Phone:  613-533-3300 ext.3
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction

A week of discussion and hands-on practice of natural house building techniques. Each day will contain presentations, discussion and some real physical work to help digest the information. The course is directed at anyone involved with building and it would be beneficial to read "The Art of Natural Building" or "The Handsculpted House".

Venue:  Ecovillage
Location:  near Shawinigan Lake, Vancouver Island, BC
Website:  http://www.ourecovillage.org
For information contact:  Elke Cole info@ourecovillage.org
Categories:   Skills & Training; Environment

This is to celebrate the 2003 blackout by "powering down" for the day. The aim is to use less than about 20% power (both privately and commercially) as compared to a normal day.

Venue:  across Ontario
Location:  various, ON
Website:  http://www.blackoutday.ca
Categories:   Environment

The topic is Citizen's Income, Basic Income, or Guaranteed Annual Income, and the federal political parties, the newsmedia, and the public, are invited to attend. A citizen's income is defined as "a just income paid to everyone without condition and as a right of citizenship".

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Woodsworth College, Rm. 123
Location:  119 St. George Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Tim Rourke hello@citizensincome.ca
Phone:  416-760-6622
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development

The Movement Project invites you to board Ojibway Airlines. While on board, you will be immersed in pulsating multi-artistic memories - a series of arresting multi-media stories that reveal the depths of migration and settlement in Toronto. Visual projections, taiko drumming etc.

Time:  8:00 pm, Aug.17 : 3:00 pm
Venue:  Walnut Studio Loft
Location:  83 Walnut Str., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.themovement project.ca
For information contact:  wemove@themovementproject.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Ottawa Folk Festival offers an exciting lineup of artists from rising stars to national and international headliners at Britannia Park on the Ottawa River.

Venue:  Britannia Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawafolk.org
For information contact:  festival@ottawafolk.org
Phone:  613-230-8234
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The Intentional Communities Conference is a networking and learning opportunity for anyone interested or involved in cooperative or communal lifestyles. Many workshops and events are planned from collective child raising to community economics to campfires etc. Camping gear is required.

Location:  between Charlottsville and Richmond, USA
Website:  http://www.communitiesconference.org/?q=node/4
Phone:  540-894-5126
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Festival features Artisan Village, Food Village, First Nations Village, Children's Village plus Folk/Roots/Traditional music on three evening stages.

Location:  Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2973
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This island, south of Kingston, ON, has been a mecca for visual artists for years and has become a welcome point for musicians both from Toronto and Montreal.

Location:  Amherst Island, ON
Website:  http://www.amherstislandfolkfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@amherstislandfolkfestival.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Drum Workshop starts at 10 am Dinner and Ceremony starts at 6 pm

Time:  6 pm - 8 pm
Venue:  Town Hall
Location:  Maberly, ON
For information contact:  Mitchell Shewell
Phone:  613-548-1500
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples

A celebration of Bradford's agricultural heritage. The "Mighty Carrot" is honored and its central role in the area's history as Canada's largest carrot producing region.

Venue:  "The Four Corners"- downtown Bradford
Location:  Hwy. 11 & County Rd. 88 (50 km north of Toronto), Bradford, NU
Website:  http://www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca
For information contact:  Cathy Nesbitt cathy@cathyscomposters.com
Phone:  905-775-9495
Categories:   Farming; Environment

This festival celebrates and recognizes local businesses and community groups that promote eco-friendly practices.

Time:  11 am - 9 pm
Venue:  Mel Lastman Square
Location:  5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cathyscomposters.com
For information contact:  cathy nesbitt cathy@cathycomposters.com
Phone:  905-775-9495
Categories:   Environment

Featuring Cassie Poe and Phoenix from Detroit

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Drake Hotel Underground
Location:  1150 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontopoetryslam.com
Phone:  416-312-3865
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Whole Village Orientation meetings are held monthly at Whole Village farm, near Orangeville. This is an opportunity to meet members of this intentional community, tour the farm and Greenhaven, an ecoresidence.

Time:  1:00 - 4 pm
Venue:  Whole Village farm
Location:  Caledon, ON
Website:  http://www.wholevillage.org
For information contact:  info@wholevillage.org
Phone:  519-941-1099
Categories:   Environment; Farming

Kensington Market marks the fifth annual blackout with all-acoustic music, kid-powered fun and community meals.

Time:  1:00 - 10:00 pm
Location:  Augusta St., south of College, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pskensington.ca
Phone:  416-929-4900
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

At our "Our Schoolyard Summer Institute", we teach Teachers how to do environmental monitoring on their schoolyards. It's cross-curricular, hands-on, and important data collection for the international monitoring community.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.measureup.ca/programs.html
For information contact:  Leslie Cauchi ourschoolyard@acer-acre.org
Phone:  905-275-7685
Categories:   Environment

This annual summer institute brings together senior policymakers and leading researchers to review recent findings and to discuss major directions in social policy. The program explores the new patterns of poverty for key social programs and explores changes which may be required.

Venue:  School of Policy Studies
Location:  138 Union Street, Queen's U., Kingston, ON
For information contact:  Mario Gillis
Phone:  613-533-6217
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

This theatre training workshop, offered by Mixed Company Theatre, helps participants gain a fresh perspective on improvisation, workplace challenges, trust and team building, lobbying for change and dealing with social and personal issues.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Mixed Company Theatre
Location:  157 Carlton Str., Suite 201, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mixedcompanytheatre.com
For information contact:  info@mixedcompanytheatre.com
Phone:  416-515-8080
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Arts & Culture

Environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted computer equipment. The event is free with some exceptions.

Time:  10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Computation Ltd
Location:  280 Jane St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.computation.to
For information contact:  Dennis Maslo dmaslo@computation.to
Phone:  416-629-5667
Categories:   Environment

33rd Annual Conference of the Solar Energy Society of Canada & 3rd Canadian Solar Buildings Research Conference Aug. 20 - 22, 2008 Network Research Meeting: Aug.23 - 24, 2008

Location:  Frederickton, NB
Website:  http://www.sesci.ca/conference.html www. solarbuildings ca/en/c
Categories:   Environment

Music, food, crafts, Children's Village, community groups and more.

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.ptbofolkfest.ca
For information contact:  ptbofolkfest.ca
Phone:  705-749-3220
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This years's theme is: "From Poverty to Power" ; based on last year's program the Retreat Working Group will be offering a popular educational program for those 12 - 17 years of age.

Venue:  Camp Arowhon
Location:  Algonquin Park, ON
Website:  http://www.socialjustice.org
For information contact:  rachel@socialjustice.org
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Youth Summit creates an opportunity for delegates to: -discover the role of transit, walking and cycling in fostering urban sustainability -learn about best pesticides to use in an urban setting -initiate a mentor assisted project relating to sustainable transportation -build a network of contacts and have fun

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel

Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMO's) as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history, having created some very toxic products. Presently it is trying to attain market supremacy with genetically modified seeds that resist its latest pesticide: Roundup. Showings at the Royal, Toronto and at the Vancity, Vancouver.

Venue:  Royal Theatre
Location:  608 College Str., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-534-5252
Categories:   Environment

This event includes: -Tour of the first Canadian Wildlife Association certified backyard songbird habitat - Also refueling station for migratory birds -Songbird pond and plant species which attract songbirds -Merits of green roofs

Time:  1 pm - 2 pm
Venue:  Sheridan College
Location:  Brampton, ON
For information contact:  projectchirp@rogers.com
Phone:  416-236-7234
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

This small and intimate festival boasts a 19-year tradition of presenting the best Canadian songwriters and has a long history of great campfire jams.

Venue:  Eaglewood Resort
Location:  Pefferlaw
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  705-437-4347
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The primary focus of the festival will be a series of workshops, talks and presentations related to indigenous sovereignty, environmental politics and issues of anti-racism and social justice.

Location:  Oshweken, ON
For information contact:  Ken Hill peaceandfriendshipgathering@gmail.com
Phone:  519-445-2403
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This Festival uses the energy and spirit of the arts - music, theater, dance, literature, and visual art - to enrich and strengthen commitment to, and understanding of, environmentally sustainable living. The following will be featured: arts exhibits and performances, hands- on workshops and symposia on the whats, hows and whys of sustainability.

Venue:  Diefenbaker Park and Prairieland Exhibition Centre
Location:  Saskatoon
Website:  http://www.wearemanyfestival.com/
For information contact:  Ellen Quigley ellen@wearemanyfestival.com
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture

Local producers will bring their fare, local chefs will be working their magic and you and yours can pitch in to make a wide range of tasty treats from scratch.

Time:  10 am - 2 pm
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  Don Valley, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca/rethinkspace/?p=285
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Farming

Spoken word/music performances in the park, arts & crafts, Pinoy street food?! fishballs. Play Filipino playwrights & actors, short films by Filipino filmmakers.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  KPC at Bellevue Square Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Caroline Mangosing
Phone:  416-708-2796
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Green energy lighting products will be on hand to show what they look like, what type of light they produce and energy saved. Professional speakers give presentations with respect to latest trends.

Venue:  Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Location:  1575 Johnston St., Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Phone:  604-682-5960
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Celebration includes all the store's present and past employees, dj's Nik Rice and No Capitalista, tribute to past employees, fun prizes and give-aways and a silent auction.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Janet info@womensbookstore.com
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Green Energy Introductory Seminar (GEI) is a one day workshop that gives an overview of general concepts, resources, technologies and practices of Green Energy for domestic use. Domestic solar hot water, pool heating and wind power will be discussed. $75 per session.

Time:  10 am - 4pm
Venue:  Kortright Centre for Conservation
Location:  9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.kortright.org
For information contact:  cmacgillivray@trca.on.ca
Phone:  416-667-6295
Categories:   Environment

Church and Wellesley streets will be taken over by queer literary arts. Last year, 7000 visitors flocked to this site to hear some of Canada's and the world's best queer writers.

Venue:  Church & Wellesley Streets
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Brandon Sawh brandon.sawh@xtra.ca
Phone:  416-644-5204
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Ecotopia is a 4 day event of environmental gathering for Atlantic youth to take part in skill building workshops on leadership, ecological footprint, climate change, traditional knowledge, etc.

Venue:  St. Margaret's Bay
Location:  NS
Website:  http://www.sierraclub.ca/atlantic
For information contact:  Maryam Adrangi maryama@sierra club.ca
Phone:  902-444-3113
Categories:   Environment; Education

Errol's music and his positive messages are about honesty, empathy, respect and optimism. All proceeds will go to the Centre for Development and Peace Education in Sierra Leone and West Africa.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Citadel High School Cafeteria
Location:  1855 Trollope St., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  info@peacefulschoolsinternational
Phone:  1-866--532-0228
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This biannual event is the world's largest celebration of Klezmer music and Yiddish/Jewish culture. The show will include a wide range of Yiddish culture, from the most traditional to the cutting edge contemporary.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ashkenazfestival.com
For information contact:  sam@ashkenazfestival.com
Phone:  416-979-9901
Categories:   Arts & Culture

28th annual Take Back the Night happening. This year's theme is: "Surviving Our HerStories"; every woman's daily survivorship experience needs to be recognized. Planning meeting dates to be provided.

Venue:  Queen West Community Centre at Grange Park
Location:  98 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Deb
Phone:  416-597-1171 ext.230
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A grassroots family weekend of art, wellness, sustainable living, harvest foods and the finest in Folk, Roots and Blues music.

Location:  Grafton, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com
For information contact:  info@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-377-9556
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Over the past 40 years, hundreds and hundreds of indigenous women have gone missing or been murdered in Turtle Island. Walk4Justice is a group of native women who left Vancouver, BC on June 21, 2008 and are marching to Ottawa to demand a response versus violence against indigenous women.

Venue:  Vancouver to Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  nomoresilence@riseup.net
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women

In Vanier Park, on the beach, against a backdrop of mountains, ocean and sky, are four of Shakespear's plays presented. The stages are set out of the back of open tents and thus the theatrical plays: Twelfth Night, The Tempest, King Lear and Titus Andronicus will be enjoyed by many on this, the 19th year of the Bard on the Beach Skakespeare Festival.

Time:  Evening and matinea performances
Venue:  Vanier Park, on thebeach
Location:  Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Phone:  1-877-739-0559
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The 3-Day Novel Contest is a thrill, a grind, and an awesome creative experience. It has inspired thousands of first drafts and countless good ideas. How many crazed plotlines, coffee-stained pages, pangs of doubt and moments of genius will this year’s contest bring ? And whforthat will you think up under pressure. First prize: publication, 2nd prize: $500

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.3daynovel.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The event will include booths manned by environmental groups, selling of green products, energy and water saving, crafts, antiques, hay rides, etc. This family oriented tradeshow is in aid of Totem Wildlife & Children's Charity.

Venue:  Clairville
Location:  Clairville, NB
Website:  http://thegreenfestival.googlepages.com/
For information contact:  Peter and Rachel James pgajames@nb.sympatico.ca
Phone:  1-506-785-6685
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

This is the twenty third European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition which brings together research and development experts, industry, utilities, political actors, architects and end-users. This global forum is important to foster the sustainable future of solar, photovoltaic technology

Venue:  Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  Spain, Valencia
Website:  http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com
For information contact:  pv.conference@wip-munich.de
Phone:  +49-89 720 12 735
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Since 1992, Women's History Month highlights the contributions of women to Canadian society and recognizes the achievements of women as a vital part of the Canadian Heritage.

Venue:  across Canada
For information contact:  information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Women

Trail events, eastern Ontario, promote healthy lifestyles, healthy economies and opportunities to explore Ontario's wonderful trails.

Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.celebrationoftrails.ca
For information contact:  Barrie Martin barrie.martin@sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-754-3436
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Nature & Outdoors; Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Making homes more energy efficient to save money: have any questions answered by Village Technologies and Energuy experts.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ralph Thornton Centre
Location:  756 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.villagetechnologies.ca
For information contact:  Gabriel Draven gabriel@villagetechnologies.ca
Phone:  416-465-0729
Categories:   Environment

Includes the following topics: The origins of global equality: from Columbus to the World Bank; Imperialism: How the US maintains its Empire; Rebels and Guerrillas..., Child labour and extreme poverty... and more.

Time:  Wed. nights, 7 - 10 pm
Venue:  OISE, U of Toronto
Location:  St. George Subway, Bloor/Bedtord Rd., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.workereducation01@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Screenings of international films of note.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tiff08.ca
Phone:  416-967-7371
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International

Dr. Rita Giacaman, Professor of Public Health, Institute of Community and Public Health, Birzeit University will speak on the politics of health in occupied Palestine. Her talk will focus on the way in which health conditions in the occupied territories were shaped and modified by the extraordinary conditions of 60 years of conflict with Israel, extreme dependence on international and humanitarian aid, and, more recently, inter-Palestinian fighting. As judged by the available data, population health has been deteriorating since the mid-1990s.

Time:  12:45 - 1:45
Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  MDCL 3020, Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This is the Toronto Vegetarian Association's 24th Vegetarian Food Fair which includes 100 exhibitors, a wide variety of presentations and demos and finally a plethora of new and old dishes and products prepared according to vegetarian guidelines.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  235 Queen's Quay West (at Lower Simcoe), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.veg.ca/content/view/52/83/
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This festival includes: -Raw speakers Matt Monarch, Angela Stokes, etc. -Raw food prep demos & workshops; raw food exhibitors, raw vegan pie contest

Venue:  Central Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.simplyraw.ca/festival08/
For information contact:  festival@simplyraw.ca
Phone:  613-234-0806
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A free family gathering with children's rides, barbeque, local firms manning donation booths and a much more.

Time:  11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  West End Community Centre
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  CatherineCrough
Phone:  604-257-8349
Categories:   Social Services; Arts & Culture

Each year, thousands of new books are donated by local Canadian Publishers and sold at significantly discounted prices to book lovers and supporters of WLC in order to further the cause of world literacy.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Cabbagetown
Location:  Parliament & Carlton Streets, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.worldlit.ca.booksalesandfestivals
For information contact:  Shawna Rathburn shawna@worldlit.ca
Phone:  416-977-0008
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Education; Social Services

This event celebrates and promotes an increase in reading and writing skills among Canadians.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca
For information contact:  Kelly Morrison, Office, Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, kelly.m
Phone:  819-953-6967
Categories:   Education; Skills & Training

This trade show features the best green building projects, practitioners and products in Canada.

Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  650 Dixon Rd. (Hwy 401/Hwy 27), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenbuildingfest.com
For information contact:  Jeff Ranson jeff@innovolve.com
Phone:  416-364-0050 ext. 303
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction

An open forum on the achievements of popular movements in Latin America. Guest speakers: Dr. Maria Paez Victor, Venezuelan sociologist Cynthia Cisneros Fajardo, Indigenous journalist, activist and participant in the Aug. 10 referendum in Bolivia

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Center for Social Justice
Location:  489 College Street, one block west of Bathurst, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  suzanneweiss63@yahoo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Award winning author Ronald Wright presents his thought provoking new book: "What Is America? A Short History of the New World Order". A passionate look at the world's most influential nation; also Wright asks some critical questions about a superpower whose fate now seems to be in the balance.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Open House for CWSE at OISE of University of Toronto

Time:  4:30 - 6:30 pm
Venue:  OISE, Room 2-225
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women; Education

The author (Jonathan Harrington) presents eco-change concepts in such a way that they are easily understood.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Public Library, Central Branch, Alma VanDusan Room
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

In addition to screening films from around the world and across Canada, and providing a platform for showcasing the finest Atlantic Canadian films, AFF programmers scour the world for unique films for an AFF audience. Whether it’s inspiring documentaries, offbeat film noir, the latest Hollywood has to offer or beautifully crafted animation, there will be a favourite film for everyone

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticfilm.com
Phone:  902-422-3456
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Debate and Discussion about whether the 9/11 catastrophe was an "inside job" (conspiracy) or not. The debate will be between William Mount and John Ray representing the conventional side and Doug Plumb and Michael Keefer, as "truthers" or believers in the conspiracy theory.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry Ontario
Location:  216 Beverly Street (Continuation of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

September 12 – 14, 2008, we will celebrate the Strategic Partners 11th international co-production market. Focusing on film and television, SP annually selects 200 producers, investors, sales agents, agencies, broadcasters and distributors from around the world to participate, with specific delegations from our featured spotlight countries, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico along with delegations from our anchor countries of the US, UK and Canada

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticfilm.com
Phone:  902-420-4571
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Business & Economics

North Bay's second environmental festival. Local vendors selling environmentally friendly products. Live music and various events. Free information for the public.

Time:  noon - midnight
Venue:  Noth Bay Waterfront
Location:  North Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.canchangefestival.tk/
For information contact:  Christina Vardy can.change@hotmail.com
Categories:   Environment

This expo will feature alternative energy, energy conservation and environmental options for consumers.

Venue:  Orangeville
Location:  Orangeville, ON
Website:  http://www.ecoexpo.ca/ www.aramanthlionsclub.com
Categories:   Environment

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Bradley Museum
Location:  1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Kelly Kubik kelly.kubik@mississauga.ca
Phone:  905-615-4860 ext. 2111
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

Family weekend of folk music and hands-on environmental exploration

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Bradley Museum
Location:  1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Kelly Kubik kelly.kubik@mississauga.ca
Phone:  905-615-4860 ext.2111
Categories:   Environment; Music

First held in 1981, the Terry Fox run is an annual fundraising event.

Venue:  various cities in Canada
Website:  http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1
For information contact:  national@terrifoxrun.org
Phone:  604-701-0246
Categories:   Health/Health Care

This event is for public health professionals. Two keynote speakers are: Michael "Pinball" Clemons (Toronto Argonanauts Football) Gord Miller (Environmental Commissioner of Ontario)

Venue:  Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.peelregion.ca/health/ciphi
Phone:  905-791-7800
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Stephen Hammond will discuss exerpts from his new book: "Steps in the Rights Direction:365 Human Rights Celebrations and Tragedies that Inspired Canada and the World".

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, Alice MacKay Room
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Featured is Miriam Toew's new book: The Flying Troutman which is about the redemption of a family out of kilter trhrough a road trip. She has won the Governer General's Literary Award for Fiction, the John Hirsch Award and other prestigious awards

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  John Dutton Theatre, Central Library
Location:  616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
For information contact:  Banff-Calgary International Writer's Festival
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Annual National Conference 2008

Venue:  Chateau Mont-Sainte-Anne
Location:  500 Boul. Du Beau Pre, Beaupre, near Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.compost.org
Categories:   Farming; Environment

This event will include: - film screenings - workshops and panels - animation school fair - animators for hire - special events

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawa.awn.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Join us under the moon in downtown Montreal for a triple-bill of documentary films, depicting communities engaged in struggles against land theft and colonialism in Palestine and Canada. bring your own: blankets, lawn-chairs, cushy seats featuring the screenings of 1) Blockade! Algonquins Defend the Forest, 1990, 26 mins. Directed by Boyce Richardson 2) Against All Odds: the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, 2008, 40 min. Directed by Peter Vicaire & others 3) Palestine Blues, 2006, 72 min. Directed by Nida Sinnokrot free, but donation encouraged

Time:  7:30 (rain-date, same time Sunday)
Venue:  In the lot beside la Insoumise
Location:  2035 St-Laurent. between Ontario and Sherbrooke metro St-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://tadamon.resist.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International; Native Peoples

Vibrant discussion on censorship and free speech in Canada based on readings from banned books such as: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Golden Compass, The King's Daughter, The Turner Diaries and others.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverly Str. (Contin. of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

This film probes and questions the validity of so called "spirit communication" between the living and the dead, bending of metral objects with mind power alone, acupuncture, etc. It presents some of the victims of hoaxes and interviews Steve Fuller, Deepak Chopra, Satish Kumar and Derren Brown

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverly Street (Contin. of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; International

Mid-career, new and aspiring social change professionals, that is those seeking a carreer in social change organizations are invited to this career fair.

Time:  5:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, The Great Hall, Main Floor
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, U of Toronto campus, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.snipurul.com/to08gf
For information contact:  jung@idealist.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

An international conference to examine how locally and globally public authorities can encourage especially small and medium sized businesses, to incorporate sustainable production and consumption technologies into their activities. The conference also wishes to consider whether current laws and regulations adequately protect consumers against deceptive information regarding the "sustainable" qualities and characteristics of the products they consume. Many other matters are also included.

Venue:  Alphonse-Desjardins Pavilion, Laval University
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.colloque2008cede.fd.ulaval.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Topics of interest to members.

Venue:  Horseshoe Resort
Location:  Barrie, Barrie, ON
Website:  http://www.ccbe.ca
For information contact:  Joanne Firminger information@ccbe.ca
Phone:  800-481-4649
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology

This is an exhibit, an actual reconstruction of a refugee camp, where MSF professionals (doctors, nurses, logisticians) guide the public through the authentic exhibit and thus foster awareness of a refugee's (internally displaced person) plight in securing shelter, food, water, medical care.

Venue:  downtown
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event
Phone:  1-800-982-7903
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Games of Chance... Dance...Cash Bar...Silent Auction...Prizes and Much More! A donation may be made to the Senior Link Foundation.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Hunt Club
Location:  1355 Kingston Rd., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-691-7407 ext. 676
Categories:   Seniors; Health/Health Care

Workshops and sessions on fair trade, ecology, and welcoming new members will accompany worship and lots of opportunity for networking.

Venue:  Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre
Location:  Ancaster, Ancaster, ON
Website:  http://www.kairoscanada.org
Categories:   Religious; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

An invitation for all Canadians to clean up shorelines of rivers, lakes, streams, ocean shorelines. It has become one of the largest direct action environmental events in Canada. Coordinators will be suppllied with free cleanup kits.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.vanaqua.org/cleanup
For information contact:  shorelinecleanup@vanaqua.org
Phone:  1-877-427-2422
Categories:   Environment

For Mississauga the Car-Free Day is : Sept. 21, 2008 For Toronto the Car-Free Day is: Sept. 22, 2008 There will be displays, performances, live music on a car-free Yonge street in order to raise awareness concerning cars polluting the air.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Cities around the World
Location:  Toronto & Mississauga, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://wwwontariosierraclub.ca/events/index.php?id=1288 or 1287
Categories:   Environment

This event has six well-known keynote speakers and numerous presentations relating to financial matters, local, North American and global in scope.

Venue:  Delta St. John's Hotel & Conference Centre
Location:  St. John's, NL
Website:  http://www.tmac.ca/conference
Categories:   Investment, Finance, Insurance; Business & Economics

The purpose is to raise the awareness of Canadians of their country's rich forest heritage.

Venue:  across Canada
For information contact:  Sylvie Provenzano, NRCan
Phone:  613-992-5285
Categories:   Education; Nature & Outdoors

Human activity cannot grow forever on a finite planet. When enough people realize this, the conventional wisdom will shift. Mike Nickerson, sustainability educator and author of "Life, Money and Illusion" is on an international tour to spread his message.

Time:  11:30 am, ES Course
Venue:  University of Prince Edward Island
Location:  Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PE
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.ca
For information contact:  Donna Dillman dillman54@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The powerful documentary: "Who's Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics" (1995) penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological and social crisis that afflicts the world. Discussion about women's role in society, in business and in politics will be led by Tamara Lorincz, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network.

Time:  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Arthur Street, Truro, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca
For information contact:  nsen@cen-rce.org
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

It is imperative that a corporate world emerge whereby excess energy is shared, buildings that produce more enegy than they use be designed and built, and that for example companies such as Costco, Nike, BP etc. form partnerships with environmental and social organizations to ensure better stewardship of earth's resources. It is this theme that Peter Senge and Bryan Smith reveal in their book: "The Necessary Revolution".

Time:  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue:  York University, N201 SSB
Location:  Toronto, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Mary Amati mamati@schulich.yorku.ca
Phone:  416-736-5268
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Urban forests are benefiting our communities. "People who will not sustain trees will soon live in a world which cannot sustain people" - Bryce Nelson Conference highlights: carbon neutral event; world class speakers; children's tree conference; networking with fellow professionals.

Venue:  Sherwood Park
Location:  Sherwood Park, AB
Website:  http://www.cufc8.ca
Categories:   Environment

Ms. Metta Spencer will talk about her soon to be published new book titled "Bears and Doves" which shows the impact of the international peace movement on Soviet military policies

Time:  7 pm 9 pm
Venue:  St. Jude's Anglican Church
Location:  160 William Str., Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.oakvillepeacecentre.org
For information contact:  info@oakvillepeacecentre.org
Phone:  905-849-5501
Categories:   International; Military; Politics & Political Organizations

This film describes the desperate plight of those crossing the treacherous Arizona Desert looking for work or searching for relatives. The rising death toll has resulted in sometimes compromised feelings about human rights, culture, class, labor and national security

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Bahen Centre, Rm. 1180
Location:  40 St. George Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org
For information contact:  nooneisillegal@riseup.net
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Evening of readings, discussion, visual imagery and celebration with authors Rob Laidlaw, Elizabeth Abbot, Else Poulsen. Official release of Rob Laidlaw's new book: " Wild Animals in Captivity".

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  George Ignatieff
Location:  15 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.zoocheck.com
Phone:  416-285-1744
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Story of Stulff is a fast paced look at our production/consumption patterns. A huge number of environmental and social issues are exposed and the ensuing discussion is to address sustainability in our lifestyles.

Time:  6:30 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Location:  Village Plaza, 7900 #7 Highway, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
For information contact:  nsen@cen-rce.org
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Forum's program content continues to provide smart, serious, challenging and timely discussions ranging from the ever-prevalent issue of viral marketing and digital distribution to finding that elusive co-production partner. The 2008 Vancouver Film and Television Forum will continue to host an unprecedented line-up of multiple award-winning speakers from some of the most celebrated, successful and critically acclaimed films and TV shows of this millennium

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.viff.org/forum
Phone:  604-685-3547
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Business & Economics

Dr. Helen Caldicott, internationally acclaimed nuclear activist, author and nobel Prize nominee will be speaking on the above issues in Halifax.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  McNally Theatre, St. Mary's University
Location:  923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.pgs.ca
For information contact:  pgsadmin@web.ca
Phone:  613-233-1982
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

For over 3 years, the residents of Bil'in Village have resisted Israeli confiscation of their land. In July, 2008, the Palestinian Village of Bil'in launched a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court against two Montreal companies: Green Mount International Inc. and Green Park International Inc. The two companies are accused of building condominiums on Palestinian land under Israeli military occupation: actions that are strictly illegal under international, Canadian and Quebec law. The lawsuit launched in Canada is an important new element to this remarkable campaign. Lawyer Mark Arnold will explain the details of this important legal action.

Time:  7:30pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
For information contact:  mailto:cjpme@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Energetic panel discussion by area doctors and councillers regarding Ottawa's air quality and related concerns especially as regards to effects on asthma.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Irving Greenberg Theatre
Location:  1233 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  catherine.henry (at) ottawa.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

This event is designed to showcase cutting edge innovations and concepts in energy and transportation. Speakers will include provincial and federal ministers of Research and Innovation and top consultants and experts in the areas of transportation and alternative fuels policy and future use. An announcement from Ont. Power Generation will be made.

Venue:  Ajax Convention Centre
Location:  Ajax, Ajax, ON
Website:  http://www.dsea.ca
For information contact:  Kathleen Pierce kpearce@dsea.ca
Phone:  905-666-6259
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Transportation & Travel

Conference to address how a northern community like Red Lake can become "sustainably green". Experts in recycling, building materials, climate change, building practices etc. will give presentations.

Venue:  Red Lake District High
Location:  Red Lake, Red Lake, ON
For information contact:  Katherine Mochrie imochrie@sympatico.ca
Phone:  807-662-1149
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Conference examines health effects of human rights violations: chemical waste, war, energy resource depletion etc. Dr. Helen Caldicott (anti-nuclear activist) and Gil Penalosa (Walk and Bike for Life) are keynote speakers.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.pgs.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Hands-on, participatory, multi-sensory sessions and workshops (indoors or out, rain or shine) related to environmental issues.

Venue:  Gros Morne National Park
Location:  NL
Website:  http://www.eecom.org or www.gosemornegatherings.com
Categories:   Environment

VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America. We screen about 350 films, most of them twice, on 10 screens over 16 days. The international line-up includes, in addition to many undiscovered gems, the pick of the world's top film fests.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.viff.org
Phone:  604-685-0262
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This is an evening of discussion with local and international independent journalists to talk about the state of the media in Vancouver and internationally today.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Centre for Socialist Education
Location:  706 Clarke Drive (at Georgia Street), Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  bclac1998@gmail.com
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

COEO Conference 2008

Venue:  near Algonquin Park
Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.coeo.org
Categories:   Education

This festival includes exhibits, workshops, presentations, veggie food court, cooking demos all designed to showcase plant-based products. Discover a wholesome, sustainable, vegetarian lifestyle.

Time:  10:30 am - 6:00 pm; Friday 6 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Croatian Cultural centre
Location:  3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  tasteofhealth@earthsave.ca
Phone:  604-731-5885
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Poetry contest winners will receive small monetary prizes and certificate. This is a celebration of writers, poets, story tellers, illustrators, playwrites and songwriters. Live readings and storytellings.

Time:  11 am - 6 pm
Venue:  Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden
Location:  155 Arena St., Oshawa, ON
Website:  http://www.stellarliteraryfestival.com
For information contact:  Stella Ducker
Phone:  905-721-2232
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture

New green technologies, new products and services are offered at the fair; display booths and presentations are offered to communicate the new environmentally friendly message and technology.

Time:  9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Centre for Continuous Learning, Mount Royal college
Location:  4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.ecolivingfair.ca
For information contact:  Judi Vandenbrink info@ecolivingfair.ca
Phone:  403-288-6046
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

This event is to bring together organizations, groups, clubs, youth social justice groups, bands etc. to motivate and mobilize the community in areas of peace/conflict, poverty, environment, climate change, HIV etc. both locally and globally.

Venue:  Gage Park
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.fixourworld.ca
For information contact:  llanigan@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

To protest lack of progress relating to health issues such as minimum standards for nursing homes, serious hospital cuts, more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs etc.

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Metro Hall Square
Location:  near Wellington and John Streets, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Protests in Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury and Thunder Bay The OHC protests are due to the following issues: -closed door meetings of McGuinty governement with private interests relating to the future of homecare; lack of public consultations -minimum standards in long term care homes have not been addressed by the government -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movementsof services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, Thunder Bay
Location:  Toronto- Metro Hall, Windsor- Dieppe Park, Kingston- McBurney Park, Sudbury- Tom Davies Square, Thunder Bay- Paterson Park, Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, ON
For information contact:  Ontario Health Coalition ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Mass protests over the following health related issues: -closed door meetings with private interests on the future of health care; no public consultations -government promised minimum standards for long term care homes still lacking -more P3 privatized hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Dieppe Park
Location:  Riverside Dr. and Ferry St. (culminates at DwightDuncan's Office), Windsor, ON
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Mass protests due to the following health issues: -closed door government meetings with private parties relating to the future of homecare; no public consultations -government promised minimum long term care standards still lacking -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Tom Davies Square
Location:  Brady and Minto Sts., Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Mass protests due to following health related issues: -closed door meetings between government and private interests relating to the future of homecare; lack of public consultations - government promised minimum care standards for long term care homes is still lacking - more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs - serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Paterson Park
Location:  May and Myles Sts., Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Mass protests over the following health related issues: - closed door meetings with private interests on the future of homecare; no public consultations -government promised minimum care standards in long term care homes, still lacking -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  McBurney Park
Location:  Ordinance and Alma Sts., Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The event includes: -companies operating in green building, new technologies, organic farming and alternativemedicines -speakers and community organizations to motivate green way of living

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Brome
Location:  Brome, QC
Website:  http://www.projetecosphere.org
Categories:   Environment

Records, toys, comics and more.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Mayfield Inn Trade Centre
Location:  16615-109 Ave., Edmonton, AB
Phone:  1-780-932-0221
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This is New York City's (USA) largest environmental festival and features an environmental conference plus a plethora of exhibits, products, information with regards to environmentally conscious living, working, travelling, eating, health, entertainment etc.

Venue:  Lincoln Center Plaza and Damrosch Park
Location:  USA, New York City
Website:  http://www.ecofest.com
For information contact:  Nanci Callahan Ncallahan@ecofest.com
Phone:  212-496-2030
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

In the film "The Shock Doctrine", Naomi Klein dismisses the myth that global free market triumphed democratically, in fact she claims that during the wars of the last four decades the US came to dominate the world, through so-called "free market" policies.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  506 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.opirguoft.org
For information contact:  opirg.toronto@utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-978-7770
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

National Conference

Venue:  Courtyard Marriott Toronto
Location:  Toronto downtown, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.gca.caindexcms/index.php?news
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment

The US Embassy has scheduled an arms bazaar at Lansdowne Park. COAT is pressuring the city of Ottawa to live up to its 1989 ban of the use of municipal property for all future military trade shows.

Venue:  Lansdown Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.coat.ncf.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The week was established in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada. Campaign elements include: a grassroots public education initiative; a nationally-distributed poster and bookmark series; the 5th Annual Champions of Mental Health Awards luncheon in Ottawa and an education initiative with federal Members of Parliament, both in their home ridings and on Parliament Hill.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.miaw.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Launch of Joint Exhibit & Policy Report/Speakers (Collaborative initiative based on research) Some of the Projects to be presented: *A Day in the Life: Stories and Photographs of Health and Homelessness in Toronto *asleep in Toronto *Coming Together:Homeless Women, Housing and Social Support. Many others.

Time:  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Metro Hall (Rotunda)
Location:  55 John Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

This event aims to foster international public awareness of the important social role of seniors in society and the benefits of intergenerational respect and support.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/idop/intro_e.htm
Categories:   Seniors

This event aims to foster international public awareness of the important social role of seniors in society and the benefits of intergenerational respect and support.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/idop/intro_e.htm
For information contact:  Suzanne Madore Public Health Agency of Can. seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-957-2881
Categories:   Seniors

Hi-lites include: -Guest speakers Roy MacGregor and Margaret Wente -Five award winning research presentations -Guests from Canadian Biosphere Reserves -New insights into adaptation to climate change at the local level

Venue:  Monora Park Pavilion
Location:  HWY 10/124, Orangeville, ON
Categories:   Environment

Transportation industry professionals explore and offer practical solutions to managing energy efficiency on road and commercial and institutional fleets.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.fleetsmart.nrcan.gc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

This year's theme focuses on breastfeeding support from all facets of society, and the re-establishment of breast-feeding culture. Industry must put an end to the commercial pressure to bottle-feed.

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.infactcanada.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Stamp Collecting Month promotes stamp collecting and encourages young Canadians to adopt this hobby.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/whm/index_e.html
For information contact:  National Philatelic Centre information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Education; Hobbies

The Toronto Walking Festival promotes the various benefits of walking by offering many programs that render walking enjoyable in the Toronto area.There are lots of community events and programs that feature walking as well. Walking is a great way to stay healthy as well as get around.

Venue:  Toronto area
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/walking
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment

This event is to promote awareness and education about these (estuaries) important coastal ecosystems. Live sea animals, scientific demos such as viewing plankton under microscopes, touring a DFO Fast Rescue Craft, talking to scientists, are all part of the activities.

Venue:  Sacred Heart Academy
Location:  Marystown, Marystown, NL
Website:  http://www.greenburin.ca
For information contact:  Kimberley Armstrong kim.armstrong@greenburin.ca
Phone:  709-891-2230
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Education

Various top level comic films including awards.

Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.canadiancomedyawards.ca
For information contact:  cass@barleygroup.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

"Spain and Latin America: the Birthplace of Liberalism?" A Symposium co-sponsored by LAS, The Embassy of Spain, etc. Four presenting professors are featured.

Time:  2 pm - 6 pm
Venue:  Alumni Hall (Victoria College)
Location:  81 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Education; Politics & Political Organizations

This is an interactive public meeting to discuss recent attacks on free speech of social justice activists and to strategize how to protect our rights to free speech and political organizing in an increasingly repressive context.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Regal Beagle (Back Room)
Location:  335 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  toronto@newsocialist.org
Phone:  416-276-6208
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Susan Nathan, a noted speaker on Israel and acclaimed author of the book The Other Side Of Israel: My Journey Across The Jewish-Arab Divide will discuss the situation in Israel. Susan Nathan describes herself as "breastfed on Zionism." The daughter of Latvian and Lithuanian emigres Nathan grew up in England following her family's move from South Africa, where she encountered the social and political realities of apartheid when visiting relatives and friends there. As an adult, Nathan used the Jewish Law of Return to move to Israel. In her book The Other Side Of Israel: My Journey Across The Jewish-Arab Divide, Nathan presents a vivid portrait of herself, a Zionist woman, who encounters another apartheid in her adopted country.

Time:  7 pm / P.W.C. or $10 donation
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info@nion.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the natural wold through a variety of experiential, "deep ecology" activities through nature based workshops according to the work of Joanna Macy. (www.joannamacy.net)

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ghostriverrediscovery.com
For information contact:  Teresa Chilkowich
Phone:  403-270--9351
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

An event of speakers and interactive workshops co-sponsored by Science for Peace and the U of T Students Union during environment week at U of T free admission

Time:  9am to 6pm
Venue:  Earth Sciences Centre Auditorium
Location:  22 Russell St. Room 1050 (off Bancroft), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.utern.org
For information contact:  R.S.V.P by facebook
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

11 Speakers Themes: water justice, agro-business and food, enrgy issues: renewables, oil sands, nuclear, conservation, etc. Part of the University of Toronto Environment Week: "Climate Catastrophe and Social Justice: Analysis and Action".

Time:  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue:  Earth Science Centre Auditorium, Rm. 1050, U of Toronto
Location:  22 Russell St., Toronto, NB
Website:  http://www.utern.sa.utoronto.ca
For information contact:  Paul York pyork_2002@hotmail.com
Phone:  647-342-7995
Categories:   Education; Environment

This is a one day seminar that provides a basic overview of household green applications such as solar (photovoltaic), wind electric, domestic solar hot water and pool heating systems. Participants will tour the on-site green systems that help power the Kortright Centre.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Kortright Centre for Conservation
Location:  9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, ON
Website:  http://www.kortright.org
For information contact:  Shon Sorensen sorensen_shon@yahoo.ca
Phone:  416-237-0329
Categories:   Environment; Education

9:30 - 10:30 Refreshment, Table Displays 10:30 - 12:00 Welcome and Greetings, Guest Speaker: Mayor Fred Eisenberger Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Adams, Peace Activist 7:00 pm Speaker, Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, witness to King's Assassination, "The Power of a Dream"

Time:  9:30 am
Venue:  Commonwealth Square, across from Hamilton City Hall
Location:  1 Summer Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/gandhi
For information contact:  Joy Warner jw4peace@cogeco.ca
Phone:  905-521-0017
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This conference points to the abandoning of the common good through embracing privatization and hence lessening the ability of the government, representing the common good, to be able to conserve the environmental and cultural heritage.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Saturday), 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Sunday)
Venue:  Parksville Community and Conference Centre
Location:  132 E Jensen Ave., Parksville, BC
Website:  http://www.oceansidecoalition.org
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This public, two day self-guided tour of Durham Region offers agriculture education (Durham wide farm tour) and an opportunity to sample local foods at various restaurants and the local farmers' markets.

Venue:  Durham wide
Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.gatesopen.ca
For information contact:  Chloe McPherson chloe.mcpherson@region.durham.on.ca
Phone:  905-668-7711 ext.2612
Categories:   Farming; Food & Beverage

This course is meant to impart 15 years of solar and wind experience within the confines of a weekend.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.solarfreedominternational.com
For information contact:  Liz or Craig lizonthecoast@gmail.com
Phone:  1-877-652-1442
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Saturday, Oct.4 tour: Five Killaloe and Wilno-area homes Sunday, Oct. 5 tour: Three Griffith, Matawachan, Denbigh area homes

Venue:  Renfrew County Area
Location:  Renfrew/Pembroke, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawariverinstitute.ca
For information contact:  janetmcneill@nrtco.net
Categories:   Education; Environment

Theme: "Small Systems: Protecting Source Water and Improved Finished Water Quality" This biennial conference develops drinking water quality guidelines and presents a forum for exchange of views on current or developing issues in the provision of safe drinking water. Quebec City is celebrating its 400 th Anniversary of Founding, in 2008

Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.cwwa.ca/13thconference_e.asp
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment

The Conference provides a unique opportunity for all Canadian stakeholders in drinking water to meet and present or exchange views on current and emerging issues in the provision of safe drinking water.

Venue:  Loews Le Concorde Hotel
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.cwwa.ca/13thconference_e.asp
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment

On Oct. 4 a group of like-minded people will begin a walk with friends from Toronto to Ottawa and during this walk will share their ideas of promoting and utilizing renewable, clean energy throughout Canada. Starting point is Queen/College subway station, Queen's Park at around 12:00 noon.

Venue:  Toronto - Ottawa walk
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sunshinewalk08.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Rita Bijons info.sunshinewalk@gmail.com
Phone:  416-766-6331
Categories:   Environment

No other event in Canada gives foodservice and retail buyers such a focused look at new ethnic, specialty and organic products. The Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo combined with All Things Organic (tm) caters to buyers who are there to compare, learn about products and ultimately make decisions about the new products that will be made available to consumers in the following year. Organic-product buyers are under intense pressure to find products to meet mushrooming demand. Demand for organic foods continues to outpace supply. Media opportunities available.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  International Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.organicfoodcanada.ca
For information contact:  Donna Wood
Phone:  888-443-6786 ext. 231
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care; Tourism & Hospitality Industry

Come participate in a public action to demand that the federal government act immediately to repatriate Omar Khadr. We particularly invite teenagers to join us, since Omar Khadr was only 15 when he was arrested by the US military. Human rights and community organizations in Canada and Quebec have called for a pan Canadian week of action from October 5 to 11, 2008 to demand that the federal government immediately request Omar Khadr's release from the US military prison at Guantanamo.

Location:  Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montrea
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal