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Various poets reading continually 5 minutes each.

Time:  3:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Beaver Hall Artist's Gallery
Location:  29 McCaul Str. (west of Osgoode subway), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Anna Willats awillats@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Join the vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm today and every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel 32s 40 year occupation and the current attacks on Gaza which have resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5:00 - 6:00
Venue:  Israeli consultate (across from the ROM)
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Around the world a protest movement in opposition to Israeli apartheid is quickly growing and in Montreal we are calling on you to join the movement in solidarity with Gaza.
Protesters in Montreal will also gather at the Egyptian Consulate to deliver a letter to Egyptian President Mubarak denouncing the Egyptian government's collusion with Israeli authorities in maintaining a complete closure on Gaza throughout the past year. As Israel bombards Gaza the Egyptian government refuses to open the Gaza border crossing into Egypt to allow for
humanitarian aid to enter the besieged Gaza Strip.
Join us on the streets in Montreal in solidarity with the Palestinian
people of Gaza and to call for an end to Israeli apartheid.

Time:  12:30
Venue:  carrĂ©; Cabot: corner St. Catherine and Atwater
Location:  (metro Atwater), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.tadamon.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Urban agriculture is triggered by the current food and economic crisis. Government and civil society organizations are promoting it in order to ensure urban food security and health and to contribute toward urban environmental management and greening.

Venue:  Centre for Studies in Food Security
Location:  Ryerson University, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ryerson.ca/foodsecurity
For information contact:  Reg Noble PhD food@ryerson.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Farming

Created By Workshops

Like it or not, jealousy often happens in polyamorous relationships. It has a great deal to teach us about what we fear and can help us to grow and handle the intricacies of polyamorous relationships. Dealt with rationally, consciously and with patience, the green monster can be tamed. Participants will learn how to look at the lessons jealousy has for us and learn tools for handling it both in the moment and as we progress through all our relationships.

Time:  7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Venue:  Com As You Are
Location:  701 Queen Street West, M6J 1E6, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Skills & Training

The people of Gaza are being bombarded by a devastating onslaught from Israeli F16s, tanks and warships. Nearly 540 people have been killed and thousands injured. This massacre follows almost two years of blockade which has prevented essential supplies of food, fuel and medicines from reaching the Palestinian people in Gaza and causing untold suffering. Palestinian civil society continues to urge solidarity in the form of a boycott, divestment and sanctions campaign until Israel complies with international law. This is the time for people of conscience to take up this call from Palestine. On Thursday, we call on all of you to join us for a Candle Light Vigil to denounce the latest Israeli crimes and to demand that the Harper government end their unconditional support for Israel.

Time:  7:00 p.m.
Venue:  Mississauga Civic Square
Location:  at City Hall (behind Public Library)
Website:  http://www.palestinehouse.com/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Join Barriere Lake community members in Montreal in demanding that the Quebec government live up to its promises, drop all charges and release Benjamin Nottaway, and stop criminalizing community members and their leadership.

Time:  Noon
Venue:  In front of Jean Charest's office
Location:  corner of McGill College & Sherbrooke, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.barrierelakesolidarity.blogspot.com
Categories:   Native Peoples

Unique workshops conducted by CSR leaders; keynote speakers who are leaders in CSR; national finalists present their cases; network with corporate and academic leaders from the business community.

Venue:  Schulich School of Business, York U.
Location:  4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.csrsociety.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A flim about the world's largest corporation and still a major funder of climate change denial. Should be of interest to anyone concerned with the fate of life on earth. Post-film discussion on possible courses of action.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00
Venue:  Hart House South Dining Room
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Phone:  647-342-7995
Categories:   Environment

Solidarity rally with the Greek uprising: Spark in Ahtens, Fire in Toronto.
Recognize the system as flawed and transform it!
Why: Privatization of education, corporatization of campuses, barriers to immigration, police repression, poverty and institutionalized racism all led to the current uprising in Greece. We are struggling here with the very same issues! This is why we stand with our brothers and sisters in Greece.
Sponsored by: Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students, Common Cause, CUPE 3903, CUPE 3907, No One Is Illegal Toronto and Ontario Coalition Against Poverty.

Time:  noon
Venue:  Outside the Consulate General of Greece
Location:  365 Bloor St. E (at Sherbourne), Toronto, ON
Categories:   International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This event, in front of Chatham City Hall is in response to the fighting in Gaza.

Time:  1 p.m.
Venue:  Chatham City Hall
Location:  King Street, Chatham, ON
For information contact:  Derry McKeever
Phone:  519-359-6271
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Thousands will gather in Montreal this upcoming weekend to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza, against Israeli apartheid.

Time:  1 p.m.
Venue:  Corner Peel and Rene Levesque, metro Peel
Location:  Dorchester Square, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.tadamon.ca/post/2437
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A small march to Harry Hays Federal Building (220-4 Avenue SE)

Time:  12: 00 pm
Venue:  City Hall steps
Location:  800 Macleod Trail, SE, Calgary
For information contact:  pcss-at-pcsscalgary.org
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Demonstration in Hamilton to protest the war on Gaza.

Time:  1:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Gore Park
Location:  105 Main Street East,, Hamilton, ON
For information contact:  palestineham@gmail.com
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Abdelkader Belaouni is a refugee from Algeria who has been stranded in a church in Pointe Ste. Charles for 3 years (sanctuary). This march is in support of freeing him.

Time:  1 p.m.
Venue:  St. Gabriel's Church
Location:  2157 rue Centre, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.soutienpourkader.net
For information contact:  soutienkader@gmail.com
Phone:  514-848-7583
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

11:30 AM - Free Reception! Hot Chocolate and Biscuits
Featured Films:
noon - Sewatokwa'tsher'at. The Dish With One Spoon, [Director: Dawn Hill] (Six Nations, 2008)
1:30 PM - EZLN: 20/10, The Fire & the Word, [Director: Gloria Munoz], (Mexcio, 2004)
3 PM - Venezuela Bolivariana, People & Struggle in the IV World War, [Directed by: Marcelo Andrade Arreaza] (Venzuela, 2004)
4:30 PM - La Dignidad de los Nadies, Stories and Tales of Hope, [Director: Pino Solanas] (Argentina, 2005)
6:45 PM - Calle Santa Fe, [Director: Carmen Castillo] (Chile, 2007)
9:45 PM - El Despojo (The Pillaging) [Director: Dauno Tótoro] (Mapuche Nation, 2004)

Time:  11:30
Venue:  The Cat's Eye
Location:  150 Charles Street West (just east of Museum Station), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Native Peoples; Arts & Culture

Rally in support of Palestine liberation.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Parliament Hill
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawapalestine.blogspot.com
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Coalition de Quebec pour la paix

Time:  1 pm
Venue:  Centre Lucien-Borne
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Ontario government has committed to build two new nuclear reactors, and it’s expected that the contracts will be signed this spring. The Ontario Clean Air Alliance wants to let Ontario Energy Minister George Smitherman (Toronto Centre) know that his constituents want a nuclear-free future. For more information, go to cleanairalliance.org or call 416-926-1907.

Time:  noon to 2 pm
Venue:  519 Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanairalliance.org
Phone:  416-926-1907
Categories:   Environment

City Hall Rally for Gaza

Time:  2:30 pm
Venue:  City Hall
Location:  Saskatoon, SK
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Stand in solidarity with Gaza.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  City Hall
Location:  Corner Queen and York, Fredericton, NB
For information contact:  info@frederictonpeace.org
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Rally in support of Gaza's liberation.

Time:  1: 00 pm
Venue:  Winston Churchill Square
Location:  102 Avenue and 100 Street, Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  www.ecawar.org
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Demonstration against assault on Gaza.

Free Gaza: Teach-in: United Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil Str. 1:00 -5:30 pm

Time:  11:00 am
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@palestinehouse.com
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

15 Annual Environmental Sciences Symposium
This year's Environmental Sciences Symposium will explore the theme of "Towards Climate Positive" which expands on the concept of carbon neutrality and helps to develop and optimistic approach to dealing with climate change. Speakers include Sarah Harmer, Severn Culliis-Suzuki and David Noble, as well as representatives from the University of Guelph and Guelph communities.
$10 for studetns, $15 for community members.

Time:  8:45 to 4:45
Venue:  Rozanski Hall
Location:  University of Guelph, Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.ugoguelph.ca/~envsymp
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Rally in support of Gaza

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Art Gallery
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  vancouver.gazaprotest@gmail.com
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Protest, demonstration against invasion ofGaza.

Time:  12:00 noon
Venue:  Victoria Visitor Centre
Location:  Empress Hotel, Victoria, BC
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

End the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.

Time:  2 pm.
Venue:  Federal Building
Location:  Water Ave. and Main Street, Winnipeg, ON
Website:  http://www.peacealliancewinnipeg.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  5:30
Venue:  Scotia Bank Auditorium, Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Palestine House and a broad coalition of civil society, labour union and faith based organizations are planning a fundraising event in support of Medical Institutions in Gaza. Bring your cash, cheque book, credit cards. A Tax exempt receipt will be issued to any donation over 10 dollars.

Time:  From 3 to 8 pm
Venue:  Payal Banquet Hall
Location:  3410 Semenyk Court, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.palestinehouse.com/
Phone:  905-281-8800
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Guest speaker Niranjan Harrison from U. of Sask. will trace history of corporate action regarding environmental issues and discuss a future where business and society concerns are aligned.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  J.S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Ave., Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety.ca
Phone:  306-665-1915
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This volume - Failsafe - provides understanding of global eco-crises and issues a call to change the existing world order by arriving at a deep spiritual understanding of what needs to be done. Step by step methods to transform our existing mindset are laid out to usher in a new era of planetary care, social justice and peace.

Time:  7:00pm
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library, Main Library Auditorium
Location:  120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.failsafebook.com
Categories:   Environment

Author reading from Failsafe. A spiritual understanding of the global eco-crisis.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Main Library Auditorium
Location:  120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.failsafebook.com
For information contact:  lauran311@hotmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

The Importance of Bees: By Dr. Laurence Packer
There are 20,000 species of bees in the world and their biology is very diverse. They are responsible for approximately 25% of our food, so understanding them is very important. Dr. Packer will dispel many generalisations about bees and explain why they are important organisms for monitoring the environment.
Dr. Packer is Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at York University, researches bee systematics and taxonomy, conservation genetics, sociobiology, and biodiversity.

Time:  7:30pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. E, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nanps.org
For information contact:  Martin Field
Phone:  905-720-2915
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

The Ontario government has committed to build two new nuclear reactors, and it 32s expected that the contracts will be signed this spring. The alliance wants to let Ontario Energy Minister George Smitherman (Toronto Centre) know that his constituents want a nuclear-free future.

Time:  6 to 8 pm
Venue:  519 Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanairalliance.org
Phone:  416-926-1907
Categories:   Environment

Rebecca Fiisel from Saskpower will guide us through the various options on the market today.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  J. S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Ave., Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety
For information contact:  info@environmentalsociety.ca
Phone:  306-665-1915
Categories:   Environment; Housewares, Home Furnishings & Maintenance; Science & Technology

Dr. Norman Finkelstein, author and thinker on the Israel-Palestine Conflict, will speak on Israel and Palestine: Roots of Conflict and Prospects for Peace.
Dr. Finkelstein is an American professor of political science and one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict. His sincere, open and honest assessment of the conflict through a number of books including "The Holocaust Industry," "The Rise and Fall of Palestine," and "Beyond Chutzpah" has attracted attention throughout the world. He grew up in New York City and is the son of Holocaust survivors. He specializes in Zionism - his doctoral thesis focused on the theory of Zionism - and Jewish-related topics. $15.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Wolf Hall, London Public Library
Location:  251 Dundas Street, London, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.org/
Categories:   International; Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Marine planner Nicholas Irving discusses the planning of Canada's first national marine conservation area while marine scientist Dr. Cliff Robinson discusses the estuaries, reefs, and marine ecosystems of the northern B.C. coast.
Free admission

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library (Alma VanDusen & Peter Kaye Rooms)
Location:  350 W. Georgia, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Environment

Marine planner Nicholas Irving discusses the planning of Canada's first national marine conservation area while Dr. Cliff Robinson discusses the estuaries, reefs and ecosystems of the northern B.C. coast.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library
Location:  350 West Georgia, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Environment; Education; Nature & Outdoors

Stopwar.ca holds its general meeting at 5:30 pm.

Time:  5:30 pm
Venue:  Maritime Labour Centre
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.stopwar.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military; International

Promotion of Greg Mortenson's International Best-seller:"Stones into Schools"

Jan.14, Mulgrave School Theatre, 2330 Cypress Lane, 604-986-6190, 7:00 pm
Jan.15, John Oliver Auditorium, 530 East 41st Ave., 604-738-5335, 7:00 pm
Jan. 16, Southridge School, 2656-160th St., 604-541-9939, 2:00 pm

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://penguin.ca/StonesIntoSchools
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; International

Works by Canadian Artists move beyond cultural identity as defined by ethnicity.

Venue:  Doris McCarthy Gallery, U of T, Scarborough
Location:  1265 Military Trail
For information contact:  dmg@utsc.utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-287-7007
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Dr. Finkelstein is an American professor of political science and one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict. His sincere, open and honest assessment of the conflict through a number of books including "The Holocaust Industry," "The Rise and Fall of Palestine," and "Beyond Chutzpah" has attracted attention throughout the world. He grew up in New York City and is the son of Holocaust survivors. He specializes in Zionism - his doctoral thesis focused on the theory of Zionism - and Jewish-related topics. $15.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  UofT-Mississauga Campus
Location:  CCIT Building, Room 1080, 3359 Mississauga Rd., Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.org/
Categories:   International; Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Showing of documentary Sharkwater followed by a talk by Bob Timmons of the Animal Rights Kollective.

Time:  7:00 - 9:20 pm
Venue:  Hart House, U of Toronto
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Paul York, pyork@hotmail.com
Phone:  647-342-7995
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Environment; Fishing & Hunting

Housing MUST be Part of the Plan to Fight the Crisis!
Tenants and homeless people will demonstrate in Ottawa outside the First Ministers' Meeting which is being held to discuss the financial and economic crisis. The demonstrators want to increase pressure on the Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, to include major investments in social housing, in the plan to deal with the economic crisis, which will be announced on January 27th in the Federal Budget. Investments in housing would both respond to the nation-wide lack of low-rent housing and create employment in the forestry, construction, and manufacturing industries. The demonstrators fear that their problems will be ignored yet again by the Conservative Government.

Time:  11:00 am
Venue:  Old City Hall
Location:  111 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Business & Economics; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This documentary reveals the unknown life of the Palestinian people, including school friends, olive trees and two small donkeys, surrounded by barbed wire fences and soldiers.

Venue:  Cinematheque Quebecoise
Location:  335 boul. De Maisonneuve, Montreal, QC
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Two days of award winning and celebrated environmental films featuring "Squirm" - The Cathy's Crawly Composters story. Includes on-site environmental vendors, information kiosks, activities and refreshments. Cathy's Crawly Composters will have a booth at the theatre demonstrating the environmental benefits of the worms.

Venue:  The City Playhouse Theatre
Location:  1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, ON
Website:  http://www.cathyscomposters.com
For information contact:  Cathy Nesbitt
Phone:  1 888 775 9495
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

By Carolina Rivas and Daoud Sarhandi
Palestine/Mexico, 97 min.
original Arabic version with French subtitles

Time:  7pm and 11pm
Venue:  CinĂ©mathèque quĂ©bĂ©coise. Salle Fernand-SĂ©guin
Location:  335, boul. De Maisonneuve Est - MĂ©tro Berri-UQAM, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Readings from Azar Nafisi's books and magazine articles. She is an Iranian writer who was expelled from Iran for refusing to wear the veil.

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Capilano Performing Arts Theatre
Location:  2055 Purcell Way, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  viwf@writersfest.bc.ca
Phone:  604-990-7810
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

Call for dialogue and support for the vision of Turkish-Armenian Journalist Hrant Dink Ottawa – January 7, 2009
On the occasion of a 2nd annual public event to commemorate Hrant Dink on January 17, 2009 at Library and Archives Canada in Ottawa, Canadians of Armenian, Turkish and Kurdish origin call for honouring Dink and supporting his vision. The keynote address of this event will be delivered by Phil Jenkins, Chair of Writers-in Prison Committee, PEN- Canada.
Hrant Dink was persecuted for several years for his political views and he was murdered in front of his Istanbul office on January 19, 2007.

Time:  7:30pm-9:30 pm
Location:  395 Wellington Street Room A, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://friendsofhrant@gmail.com
For information contact:  Hera Arevian- Mete Pamir
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Toronto organizers will speak of their experiences with direct action and disruption; a prerecorded interview with an international activist who was involved in the December 2008 occupation of Athens Polytechnic.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue:  OISE, Rm. 2211
Location:  252 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  commoncauseontario@gmail.com
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

How flying creatures interact and affect plants and how plants influence the fliers. There will be 4 speakers.

Time:  10:30 am to 1:00 pm
Venue:  The Howard Park Tennis Club
Location:  430 Parkside Drive Toronto, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.highpark.org
For information contact:  vsp@highpark.org
Phone:  416-392-1748
Categories:   Education; Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Marion Hall Auditorium
Location:  University of Ottawa, Main Campus, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Diana Ralph
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Room 256 S. of the Senate
Location:  Centre Block of Parliament, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http:///ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Diana Ralph
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Kailash Mital Theatre (formerly Alumni Theatre),
Location:  Southam Hall, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http:///ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Diana Ralph
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Harris Centre, Memorial presents Our Energy Resources: For Export Only, or also for
Development?, a free public lecture with Prof. Andy Fish
Sponsored by the Leslie Harris Centre of Regional Policy and Development.

Time:  7:30pm-9:00pm
Venue:  IIC-2001, Inco Innovation Centre, Memorial University
Location:  Prince Philip Drive, St.Johne's, NL
Website:  http://ww.mun.ca/harriscentre
Categories:   Environment

A photography exhibition marking artistic and technical developments in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Venue:  U of Toronto Art Centre, U of Toronto
Location:  15 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.utac.utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-978-5285
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Science & Technology; International

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  McMaster University Health Sciences Centre, room 1A1
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http:///ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Diana Ralph
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Prof. Norman Finkelstein speaks on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Tickets are $10 for students, $15 for non-students, and $15 at the door.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  WOOD 2 (Instructional Resource Center)
Location:  UBC - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Phone:  778-990-1812
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Hundreds of socially-active engineering students from across Canada, including the University of Waterloo, will raise public awareness about the fair trade movement at a special event in downtown Toronto as part of the Engineers Without Borders National Conference to be held Jan. 21-24.
More than 600 students will temporarily freeze into a pose to draw public attention to the cause on Thursday, Jan 22 at 6:45 p.m. in an area bounded by Spadina, Church, Bloor and Front streets. Engineers Without Borders is a non-governmental organization devoted to international development.

Time:  6:45 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ewb.ca

Jeff Halper is an Israeli author and speaker about non-violent strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; is a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD); was on the Free Gaza flotilla that broke the Gaza siege; and is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
His talk is sponsored by Independent Jewish Voices and the United Jewish People's Order.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Winchevsky Centre
Location:  585 Cranbrooke Avenue, Toronto, ON
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Ottawa Storytellers performance: Sherri Yazdani and Tara Hartley.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  NAC Fourth Stage
Location:  53 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  administrator@ottawastorytellers.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Norman Finkelstein speaks on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Sponsors: Palestine Solidarity Network, Canada Palestine Cultural Association, University of Alberta Muslim Students' Association, Alberta Federation of Labour, University of Alberta Political Science Department.

Time:  12:30
Venue:  ETLC Room E1-017
Location:  University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
Phone:  780-732-0477
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Norman Finkelstein speaks on resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Sponsored by: Palestinian-Canadian Student Society (PCSS).

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Room 162 MFH
Location:  University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Trade show and organic food expo. Over 150 booths relating to organic farming and foods.

Time:  7 am - 5:30 pm (Sat), 9 am - 4:30 pm (Sun)
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Farming; Environment

28th Annual Organic Expo and Tasting Fair
Over 150 booths
Conference, workshops, free expo and sampling fair with farming and retail suppliers.

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  Guelph University Centre
Location:  Guelph, Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.guelphorganicconf.ca
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext. 56205
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Food & Beverage

This Event will gather key decision makers, facilities' managers, purchasing directors, owners and executive level members of the business community to interact with regional and local leaders in a comprehensive dialogue on sustainability.

Time:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Queens College
Location:  Flushing, New York, New York, USA
Website:  http://www.queensgreenbusinesssummit.com
For information contact:  Jillian Egenberg Jillian@SalsbergGroup.com
Categories:   Environment; Skills & Training; International

A full day institute presented by the AECEO bringing together professionals to discuss how early learning in Ontario changes will affect municipalities, public school system and secondary school system.

Venue:  HJA Brown Education Centre
Location:  5650 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.aeceo.ca
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Health/Health Care

Jeff Halper is an Israeli author and speaker about non-violent strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; is a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD); was on the Free Gaza flotilla that broke the Gaza siege; and is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.
His talk is sponsored by Independent Jewish Voices and the United Jewish People's Order.

Time:  7:30
Venue:  Bloor Street United Church
Location:  300 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.icahd.org/eng/
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

An art show and silent auction of photographs by Kenyan youth depicting the daily life of residents in the slums of Nairobi. Music by Corbin Murdoch & the Nautical Miles, the Sappers, DJ Seko, and Skilly. Proceeds will go towards building waste management centres in Nairobi.

Time:  6:00-9:30 pm
Venue:  Centre A Gallery
Location:  2 W. Hastings, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Arts & Culture

First of two events taking place on January 24 and January 31.
The world has witnessed a barbaric attack on the Palestinians of Gaza. This has outraged public opinion, resulting in massive mobilizations across the globe in defence of Gaza. On Saturday January 24th, from 1 to 6 pm, the Opening Session of the Halifax Teach-In on Palestine will be held.
This Teach-In will be a converging point for information, discussion & analysis of the current context for Palestinian rights.

Among the themes & topics:
Testimonies of Palestinians
Understanding the Assault on Gaza
What is Zionism? * Israeli-US Strategy
Who Are The Palestinians?
History of the Conflict
Farming Under Fire
Canada's Role

Suggested donation $5+.
Refreshments * Information Resources

Time:  1:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Room 105, Weldon Law Building
Location:  6061 University Ave., Dalhousie, NS
For information contact:  info@freepalestine.ca
Phone:  902-477-0470
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "I can no more passively witness my government 32s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country," Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. "To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta."

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Rudolf Rocker Cultural Centre, 2nd Fl.
Location:  91 Albert St., Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Mark Etkin
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

We're hoping for some feedback from local organizations to determine the needs that young people have in Vancouver. All of our directors are plugged in to the services available for street involved youth so we're hoping to expand the network to build relationships with other organizations. This is a unique and important opportunity to work with homeless youth and we'd love your support. Our services are targeted toward a particularly vulnerable population that is only growing. We hope you'll come and share your thoughts.

Time:  11:00am - 3:00pm
Venue:  Kensho Community
Location:  : 260-975 Vernon Drive, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.kenshocommunity.org
For information contact:  Teia Rogers
Phone:  415-992-5531
Categories:   Children & Youth

We must reaffirm our commitment to continue to mobilize our friends and allies for an international campaign of boycott, sanctions and divestment.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Corner St Catherine/Atwater
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.tadamon.ca
For information contact:  info@tadamon.ca
Phone:  514-664-1036
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  4:00 pm
Venue:  Canadian Mennonite U. Auditorium
Location:  500 Shaftesbury Blvd, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Mark Etkin
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Ontario Inter-Cultural Community Services (OICS) in Mississauga is hosting a fund-raising dinner at $100 per person to raise money for Save Malton food bank and The First Community Kitchen.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Maple Banquet Hall
Location:  1325 Eglinton Ave., Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  info@oics.ca
Phone:  (905) 279-0481.
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

The Songwriters' Expo continues to celebrate the excellence and excitement of the Toronto music scene.
Featured are: Bunmi Adeoye, Laura Belyea and James Carroll, Monique Barry, Marc Nadjiwan.

Time:  4 pm. - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Cadillac Lounge
Location:  1296 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.songwritersexpo.com
For information contact:  info@songwritersexpo.com
Phone:  416-536-7717
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Time:  11 am - 1 pm
Venue:  anitafrika! dub theatre
Location:  62 Fraser Ave.(2 blks E of Dufferin, 2blks from King), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jamila malika - village@anitafrika.com
Phone:  416-434-1823
Categories:   Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The financial crisis has certainly brought on a deepening worldwide slump, with growing mass unemployment and impoverishment. There is also a crisis of working class institutions, in particular the union movement. How can
the working class build unity within its ranks and rebuild our capacity to fight back? One thing we can do, is to learn from the experiences of working people during the 1930's, who organized a series of mass fightbacks and built new institutions, such as industrial unions.
The financial crisis has certainly brought on a deepening worldwide slump, with growing mass unemployment and impoverishment. There is also a crisis of working class institutions, in particular the union movement. How can
the working class build unity within its ranks and rebuild our capacity to fight back? One thing we can do, is to learn from the experiences of working people during the 1930's, who organized a series of mass fightbacks and built new institutions, such as industrial unions.
The financial crisis has certainly brought on a deepening worldwide slump, with growing mass unemployment and impoverishment. There is also a crisis of working class institutions, in particular the union movement. How can
the working class build unity within its ranks and rebuild our capacity to fight back? One thing we can do, is to learn from the experiences of working people during the 1930's, who organized a series of mass fightbacks and built new institutions, such as industrial unions.
Come hear Bryan Palmer, noted labour historian, author of a number of books of history told from the workers' point of view, and contribute to a common discussion about what we can learn from the past. Such discussions can contribute to our common efforts to build a movement to fight the effects of the crisis, as well as its root causes in the existing economic
system.

Time:  1:00 - 3:30 pm
Venue:  United Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.socialistproject.ca/events/sp
Categories:   Business & Economics; Economic Development; Social Policy

"Hiroshima of the Chemical Industry"
Bhopal, the Search for Justice" A Documentary Film, also "We are not flowers, we are flames"

Venue:  SCC Lobby, Ryerson Students Centre
Location:  55 Gould St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.becollective.blog.com
For information contact:  becollective1@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  12:30
Venue:  University of Winnipeg, Rm. 1L12
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Mark Etkin
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  3:00 pm
Venue:  Rm. 137 Isbister Bldg
Location:  University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Mark Etkin
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Meaning and interpretation of best interest of the child
Best interest and the right to participate
Best interest with respect to the Rights of the Child (in the Convention)
Best interest as it relates to groups of children.

Venue:  Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  mlahuis@unicef.ca
Categories:   Children & Youth; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Unitarian Church of Vancouver
Location:  corner of Oak Street and 49th Ave W., Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Sid Shniad
Phone:  604-314-5589
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The bottled water industry has worked hard to undermine our faith in public water. It's time to get the facts, kick the bottle and tap into clean, safe public drinking water.

Time:  7;00 pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canadians.org; www.cupe.on.ca
Phone:  416-299-9739
Categories:   Environment; Social Policy; Food & Beverage

This is a student organized festival with day performances being free.

Venue:  Robert Gill Theatre
Location:  214 College St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-978-7986
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Performing Arts; Education

International Trade Fair and Conference for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficient Building and Renovation with 5th Innovation Conference.

Venue:  New Stuttgard Trade Fair Centre
Location:  Stuttgard, Germany, Stuttgart
Website:  http://www.energie-server.com
For information contact:  Diana Roehm international@energie-server.de
Phone:  +49(0) 7121-3016-0
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International

An exhibition of art created from or using books as the medium.

Venue:  Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library
Location:  120 St. George St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.library.utoronto.ca/fisher/axhibitions/current.html
Phone:  416-978-5285
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (Main Library) Room 182
Location:  University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Sid Shniad
Phone:  604-314-5589
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Jeff Halper is known internationally for his work as a co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against Home Demolitions and for his passionate commitment to non-violent, political strategies to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “I can no more passively witness my government’s destruction of another people than I can watch the Occupation destroy the moral fabric of my own country,” Halper wrote in an August 5, 2008 article, as he prepared to sail as part of a delegation aimed at ending the siege of Gaza. “To do so would violate my commitment to human rights, the very essence of prophetic Jewish religion, culture and morals, without which Israel is no longer Jewish but an empty, if powerful, Sparta.”

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Al-Salaam Mosque
Location:  5060 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC
Website:  http:///ijvcanada.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Sid Shniad
Phone:  604-314-5589
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The event, part of the Tommy Douglas Distinguished Speakers Series, is to commemorate the introduction of universal, publicly-funded health care in Saskatchewan in 1962.

Time:  from 7 to 9:30 pm
Venue:  Convocation Hall
Location:  University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  bringbacktommy.ca.
Phone:  416-978-8741
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Speech: Publicly Funded Health Care in Canada, Ralph Nader

Time:  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Convocation Hall
Location:  31 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Featuring high-level briefings on key policy issues, reports on economic impact of hospitals, projected extent of cuts and restructuring and messaging meetings, the summit is from 10 am to 5 pm on Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 at 15 Gervais Drive

Location:  15 Gervais Drive, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Ecological home design, passive solar concepts, renewable energy systems, water & sewage treatment, permits, zoning, grid tie-in etc.
$85

Time:  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Gardens
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone:  416-397-1362
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction; Housewares, Home Furnishings & Maintenance

Second of two events taking place on January 24 and January 31.
The world has witnessed a barbaric attack on the Palestinians of Gaza. This has outraged public opinion, resulting in massive mobilizations across the globe in defence of Gaza.
This Teach-In will be a converging point for information, discussion & analysis of the current context for Palestinian rights.

Among the themes & topics:
Testimonies of Palestinians
Understanding the Assault on Gaza
What is Zionism? * Israeli-US Strategy
Who Are The Palestinians?
History of the Conflict
Farming Under Fire
Canada's Role

Suggested donation $5+.
Refreshments * Information Resources

Time:  1:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Room 105, Weldon Law Building
Location:  6061 University Ave., Dalhousie, NS
For information contact:  info@freepalestine.ca
Phone:  902-477-0470
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

An eclectic array of international speakers and researchers will address medical physiology, safety and distribution of raw milk world wide, also rise in consumer demand.

Time:  10 am - 5 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  www.rawmilksymposium.com
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage; International

Octopus Books presents three perspectives on torture in our time.

Hope and Despair is the inspiring story of Monia Mazigh's courageous fight to free her husband, Maher Arar, from a Syrian jail.

This is a remarkable story of personal courage, and of an extraordinary woman who lets us into her life so that other Canadians can understand the denial of rights and the discarding of human rights her family suffered.

Kerry Pither has worked as a human rights and civil liberties advocate for almost twenty years on a wide range of local, regional, national and international issues. She is the author of Dark Days: The Story of Four Canadians Tortured in the Name of Fighting Terror, which chronicles the shocking story of how four Canadian men, Ahmad El Maati, says that despite everything that's happened, "I always remeber that we are the lucky ones. Since 9/11 so many others have just disappeared, or are still in secret prisons, with no right to ask questions. At least we have the right to ask questions about why this happened. At least we mght get answers."

Alan Cumyn is the author of the novel Man of Bone and its sequel Burridge Unbound, which tell the story of the kidnapping of a Canadian diplomat abroad and his subsequent struggles after surviving the terrifying ordeal and returning home. Cumyn spent eight years writing on international human rights issues for the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
Please join us for an evening of discussion with these three local writers for the first event of many celebrating Octopus Books 40th anniversary. We are proud of our history as a progressive independent bookstore and our commitment to providing books on social justice issues and supporting community initiatives since 1969.

Venue:  Room A Library and Archives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington Street K14 0N4, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://events@octopusbooks.ca
For information contact:  Jackie Wallace
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Hope and Despair is the inspiring story of Monia Mazigh's courageous fight to free her husband, Maher Arar, from a Syrian jail.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Rm. A, Library and Archives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  events@octopusbooks.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Star of the hit reality show, Living with Ed, Begley is considered an environmental leader in the Hollywood community.
Begley will be speaking and signing copies of his new book at the U. of Victoria. Public lecture.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  University of Victoria
Location:  Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.auditorium.uvic.ca
For information contact:  swebb@uvic.ca
Phone:  250-721-6678
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

Ryerson University in Toronto hosts Canada and the War in Afghanistan, a pan-Canadian student anti-war conference. The conference is from Saturday, January 31 to Sunday, February 1 and is organized by the Canadian Peace Alliance and the Canadian Federation of Students – Ontario. Hundreds of students from across Canada participate in workshops, panel discussions and debates on anti-war topics including racism and Islamophobia and military recruitment on campus.

Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.acp-cpa.ca
For information contact:  Canadian Peace Alliance
Phone:  416-588-5555
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations

A public meeting is being held in Prince Edward County to explain the proposed legislation (to empower all Ontario residents to become power generators), which in Europe has proven to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, eliminate smog and create thousands of good jobs.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Prince Edward Community Centre Hall
Location:  375 Main Str., Picton, ON
For information contact:  Don Chisolm
Phone:  613-476-1700
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Facilitator Dave Chang translates audience votes into in-game decisions in a presentation of PeaceMaker, a game exploring what it takes for peaceful resolution in the Middle East. Co-sponsored by Building Bridges Society.

Free admission

Time:  7:30-9:30pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library (Alice MacKay Room)
Location:  350 W. Georgia, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Computers; Politics & Political Organizations

As part of the Waste Diversion Act review, this event will explore how extended producer responsibility (EPR) can foster competition to minimize costs and maximize environmental benefits.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rs6.net/tn.jsp
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A simplicity circle based on conversation, videos/dvds and practical action guide for fostering life-style changes that help us live more lightly on the Earth.

Time:  1:30 - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Centrepointe House
Location:  Baseline St., Ottawa, ON
Phone:  613-226-5023
Categories:   Environment; Education; International

Irena Salina's award-winning 2008 documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Mount St. Vincent University, Seton Auditorium C
Location:  166 Bedford Highway, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca
For information contact:  nsen@cen-rce.org
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Terra Simieritsch of the Pembina Institute will be talking about recent environmental developments in the Athabasca Oil Sands.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Calgary Area Outdoor Council
Location:  1111 Memorial Drive NW, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.sierraclubchinook.org
For information contact:  alex@sierraclubchinook.org
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Manufacturing

Speakers: Robert Massoud, Founder of Zatoun (Fair Trade Olive Oil from Palestine)
Jenny Peto, anti-Zionist, Jewish Activist

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  OISE, Room 5-260
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  INFO@NION.ca
Categories:   International; Military; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Canada, no longer a nation of peacekeepers, now condones and supports war criminals and the abuse of human rights.
On January 12 Canada was the only nation to vote against the United Nations Human Rights Council motion calling Israel to end its "grave violations", withdraw its military forces from the occupied Gaza Strip and lift its siege of the people of Gaza. Considering well-substantiated allegations of collective punishment against a civilian population and evidence of the use of non-conventional weapons, such support makes Canada complicit.
CANADA HAS BLOOD ON ITS HANDS!
Join Concerned Canadians for a peaceful vigil and demonstration to read the names of civilians and children killed in Gaza and to urge the Canadian government to act.

Time:  12:30
Venue:  Parliament Buildings
Location:  Meet at the Centennial Flame, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.connexions.org/CxL-MiddleEastResources.htm
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

A combination of environmental, educational, cultural, political (indigeneous people's solidarity), health (HIV, diabetes) issues presented or discussed.

Time:  11:00 am
Venue:  Carleton University, Porter Hall
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Environment; Native Peoples; Health/Health Care

Shawn Patrick Stensil, Greenpeace Nuclear Energy Campaigner will provide facts about nuclear power in Ontario. The aim is to replace the Pickering nuclear station.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Greenpeace Toronto Office
Location:  33 Cecil Str., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Government & Public Sector

A panel emphasizing the importance of self-determination over one's body. Heading the panel is Carolyn Egan, founding member of the Ontario Coalition for Abortion Clinics. She was associated with Dr. Henry Morgenthaler.

Venue:  Leacock Bldg., McGill U, Rm. 232
Location:  Montreal, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.qpirgmcgill.org
Phone:  514-398-7432
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This live and effective exchange is meant to produce solutions which require further action.

Time:  3:00pm
Venue:  Ryerson Women's Centre, Rm. 210
Location:  Student Campus Centre, 55 Gould St, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  womenscentre@rsuonline.ca
Phone:  416-979-5255 ext. 2350
Categories:   Women; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The 90 min. event features a film by producers Alex and Meghan Nicholls along with an interactive open discussion about global issues.

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Trinity Anglican Church
Location:  69 Queen St. South, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.the justusproject.com
For information contact:  Jon Webster, Jon@trinitystreetsville.org
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Brings environmental activists together to report on recent UN climate change conference in Poznan, Poland.

Venue:  United Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  647-230-3257
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; International

Clarke, the founder and director of the Polaris Inst., will discuss the real costs including the ecological and social impacts of tar sands development, and propose an alternate energy future in the age of global warming.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  The Anglican Church of the Epiphany
Location:  1290 Ogilvie Road, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  vmaier@rogers.com
Categories:   Environment; Investment, Finance, Insurance; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A fascinating discussion on the social and ethical implications of conducting humanitarian aid projects in war torn countries in Africa for the past 15 years.

Time:  6:00 - 7:00
Venue:  McMaster U, MDCL 3020, DeGroote Centre
Location:  1280 Main Street W, Rm 3020, Hamilton, ON
For information contact:  brendanstone@cogeco.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development; International

Topics such as potential environmental markets, probable impacts of climate change, GHG inventories, carbon capture and storage, intensity targets, cap and trade and carbon taxes, also a case study.

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  St Andrew's Club and Conference Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Emma Thacker, em.thacker@utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-946-5403
Categories:   Economic Development; Environment; Science & Technology

Feature film, documentary by Irina Salina.
FLOW builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water with an unflinching focus on politics, pollution, human rights, an emergence of a domineering world water cartel.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  H-110, Concordia U
Location:  1455 de Maisonneuve Ouest, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

This film seeks to uncover the path of disease but also explores the safe, cheap and effective use of nutrition and supplementation.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  RainbowCinemas Galleria
Location:  355 Wellington Str., London, ON
Website:  http://www.foodmatters.tv
For information contact:  centre@orthomed.org
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Environment; Health/Health Care

A question period will follow the presentation.

Time:  4 pm
Venue:  Pavillon Fauteux Hall
Location:  57 Louis Pasteur, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ie.uottawa.ca
For information contact:  ieuo@.uottawa.ca
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Free showing of documentary on climate change - starring Leonardo DiCaprio; there is also a message of hope in the film in the face of catastrophic events.
Local slide show to follow film.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  Medical Science Bldg, Rm. 2172, U of T
Location:  1 Kings College Circle, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Paul York, paulyork@gmail.com
Phone:  647-342-7995
Categories:   Environment; International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Please join Dr. Adi as he addresses the nature and causes of conflict in Africa, including, among others, the situation in the Congo and Zimbabwe.

Dr. Hakim Adi is one of the foremost scholars on the African diaspora and Pan-Africanism. He teaches African history at Middlesex University and is a founding member and current chair of the British Black and Asian Studies Association and a member of the Mayor of London's Commission on African and Asian Heritage. He has appeared in many television and radio documentaries, including several BBC programs. His books include: Pan-African History: Political Figures from Africa and the Diaspora since 1787 and West Africans in Britain 1900-1960: Pan-Africanism and Communism.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Room 307, Dalhousie Student Union Building
Location:  6136 University Avenue, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.shunpiking.com
For information contact:  Isaac Saney
Phone:  902.494.1531
Categories:   International; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Policy

Farzana Doctor is the author of "Stealing Nasreen": there will be a reading and discussion about major theme novel and queer writing in general.

Time:  5 pm - 7 pm
Venue:  The Centre for Women and Transpeople
Location:  North of College on Spadina
For information contact:  Thuva, resourcelibrary@riseup.net
Phone:  416-978-8201
Categories:   Education; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Natural swimming ponds are chemical free alternatives to in-ground pools. They use the natural filtering properties of plants and rocks to keep the water clean and clear.

Time:  7pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  programs@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone:  416-397-1362
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Nature & Outdoors

This is the award winning 2008 documentary by Irina Salina, with regards to the World Water Crisis. Water is viewed as a commodity like oil and there is even an emerging water cartel which oversees the pollution, privatization, etc. of this global resource.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  QPIRG-Concordia: Subversive Cinema
Location:  1455 de Maissoneuve West, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.qpirgconcordia
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Environment; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Annual fundraising gala featuring speaker Maher Arar on human rights and civil liberties, Canada's relationship with the U.S., and the need for oversight of the CSIS and RCMP.
Tix $75, includes buffet Indian dinner

Time:  6-9 pm
Venue:  Fraserview Banquet Hall
Location:  8240 Fraser, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  ccpabc@policyalternatives.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations

Jo Coombe, V.P. of Strategic Accounts at Bullfrog Power will discuss how this company provides 100% Green Electricity in a convenient and easily obtainable way.

Time:  7:00 - 9:15 pm
Venue:  Caledon Community Complex
Location:  6215 Old Church Rd., Caledon East, ON
For information contact:  Patti Foley, patti@greentcaledon.ca
Phone:  905-951-0625
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

An evening with renowned artist Judy Chicago with other prolific feminine artists but they all will focus on Judy's tremendous achievements such as the "Dinner Party".

Venue:  Innis Town Hall, U of Toronto
Location:  2 Sussex Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Women; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

An evening with Jim Stanford, a Globe and Mail economist who examines the crumbling economic structures of today and points out where faltering economy and lacking international food availability may overlap.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm, Reception at 6:00 pm (free)
Venue:  Library and Archives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington Str., Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care; International

What was science like before Darwin, and how did it change after Darwin? Larry Moran is a professor in biochemistry at U of Toronto.

Time:  7 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverly St.,, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cfi.ontario
Categories:   Education; Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Larry Moran, Professor of Biochemistry at U. of Toronto, discusses how science was changed by Darwin and his theory of evolution based on natural selection.

Time:  7:00 - 9:30
Venue:  CFI
Location:  216 Beverly St. (just south of College), Toronto
Categories:   Science & Technology; Education; International

The conference's purpose is to offer space for dialogue and crosspollination where undergraduate students as well as community organizers and front line activists can present their work as it relates to social and ecological justice.

Venue:  Concordia University
Location:  Montreal, ON
Website:  http://www.qpirconcordia.org/studyinaction
For information contact:  studyinaction@gmail.com
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment

Movie examines how chemical giant Monsanto is involved in the world's food production through genetically modified seeds. What is happening to our food.

Time:  7:00pm
Venue:  Trinity United Church
Location:  1099 Maitland Ave., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cban.ca (Can. biologyaction network)
Categories:   Biotechnology; Food & Beverage; Environment

This great indoor music event features over 100 musicians in 6 venues for 3 days of Roots, Blues, Folk and more. Includes industry seminars and workshops, all in downtown Toronto.
Emphasizing south Ontario and Canadian talent, the festival will also attract worl-wide submissions.

Website:  http://www.winterfolk.com
For information contact:  brian@winterfolk.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Caribbean Tales will showcase a unique series of films and documentaries, from and about the African diaspora. Caribbean Tales' mandate is to foster intercultural understanding in both the native African country and the Canadian context.

Time:  9:30 am
Venue:  Yorkdale, Yonge & Eglinton, Scarb. Town Centre.
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caribbeantales.ca
For information contact:  ctyfilmfestival@gmail.com
Phone:  416-598-1410
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Exhibition features photos from the ongoing popular struggle against Israel's apartheid wall, and daily life and survival in Bil'in, Palestine.

Time:  5 pm - 7pm
Venue:  Bar Populaire
Location:  6584 St-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Phone:  514-664-1036
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations; International

The event is led by women from the community and it honours the lives of the missing and murdered women from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

Time:  12:00 noon
Venue:  Carnegie Community Centre Theatre
Location:  Hastings & Main, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.dewce.ca (Downtown Eastside Women's Centre)
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The art show being held is called "Art of the Sacrilege". Several artists are already lined up however more are sought to be a part of the exhibit. All art to be submitted by Feb. 10, 2009; any interest to be indicated by end of November 2008.

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  Queen Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centreforinquiry.net
For information contact:  kkish@centerforinquiry.net
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

On the eve of President Obama's visit, join us for a critical look into the NATO war and occupation ofAfghanistan. Speakers will question if Obama's support of the war will bring about the peaceful outcome he seeks.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  McNabb Community Centre
Location:  180 Percy St, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawapeace.blogspot.com
Categories:   Military; International; Security

Gain insight on how to survive and thrive in today's job and business market and one step ahead of identifying hidden opportunities and reinventing your business strategy.
Featuring Tony Olvet, VP, IDC Canada and others.

Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.wiredwoman.com
For information contact:  nadene.mohammed@gmail.com
Categories:   Economic Development; Education; Business & Economics

Free public meeting; lunch provided. Lynn Hartwell of NS Community Services will talk about social perspectives of Sustainable Property.

Time:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Canadian Centre for Ethichs in Public Affairs
Location:  630 Francklyn St., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Janelle Frail, esd_novascotia@lsf-lst.ca
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Education; Environment; Social Services

Dates and locations:
Oakville Feb. 18
Burlington Feb. 19
Halton Hills Feb. 25
Milton Feb. 26 Demonstrate costs and benefits of photovoltaic and solar hot water.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  OakvilleTown Hall
Location:  1225 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.halton.ourpower.ca
For information contact:  Andrea Arbuthnot, hrsp.admin@gmail.com
Phone:  905-901-3501
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction; Science & Technology

During President Obama's visit this film series is to point out the "environmentally dirty" nature of Canada's tar sands oil which the US is buying. The film "One River, Two Shores: Reflections on the Mackenzie Gas Project", also "Tar Sands, the Selling of Canada" these two films plus others
reflect the tar sands issues.

Time:  4:00 pm - 10 pm
Venue:  Alumni Theatre, University Centre, U of Ottawa
Location:  85 University Ave., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sierraclub.ca/climatecrisis
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Mining & Petroleum

Three CIDA workers relate what it is like to work in a foreign culture, growing herbs, teaching and developing education programs in Ecuador.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Just Us
Location:  5896 Spring Garden, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  maryama@sierraclub.ca
Phone:  902-444-3113
Categories:   International; Economic Development; Skills & Training

Advancement of Environmental Law in the province will be discussed. Also law projects with respect to Mining and Sustainability, & Nova Scotia Environmental Bill of Rights will be reviewed.

Time:  12:00 - 1:30 pm
Venue:  Ecology Action Centre
Location:  2705 Fern Lane, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This is essentially a celebration of poetry but with the addition of improvised music and sensuous visual effects. There are performers from UK, Australia, US and Vancouver.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Performance Works
Location:  1218 Cartright Street, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  viwf@writersfest.bc.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Performing Arts

Speaker: S. Polakow from the group Anarchists Against the Wall from Israel

Time:  6 pm
Venue:  Comite Sociale Centre-Sud
Location:  1710 Beaudry, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  Tadamon
Categories:   International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Fairer representation in Parliament would mean better deal for the poor. Discussion of how we can get closer to fair electoral system at both levels of government.

Time:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  U of T Law Faculty
Location:  78 Queen's Park Cr., Toronto, ON
Phone:  647-519-7585
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Canadian Organic Growers is pleased and excited to host its 3rd annual organic conference. Keynote speaker is Carlo Leifert, the project leader of the largest, most comprehensive organic study every undertaken involving 30 research institutions, companies and universities throughout Europe and beyond. Using science to delineate fact from fiction, the variety and scope of results will amaze you. Panels include Growing for Nourishment, Pregnancy and Organic, All About Your Meat, Organic Restaurants, Importing DDT, Organic Makeover, Preserving and Canning, The Organic Wine Story and more. Cost: $65 (after January 15, $85) COG members $55. Includes organic lunch!

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto Conference Centre
Location:  89 Chestnut St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/toronto
For information contact:  conference@cog.ca
Phone:  416-466-9584
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Farming; Health/Health Care

24 hr. Festival,
ends with 7 new plays about peace

Time:  afternoon, Feb. 21 until afternoon Feb.22
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  info@projectpeacemakers.org
Phone:  204-775-8178
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

S. Polakow will speak, representing Anarchists Against the Wall in Israel.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Cafe Cagibi
Location:  5490 St. Laurant, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  Tadamon
Categories:   International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Knowlege is Power.
Key issues: The economy, the post-secondary system, revenue opportunities for colleges, political climate

Venue:  Westin Harbour Castle
Location:  Queen's Quay, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.collegesontario.org
Categories:   Education; Economic Development; Politics & Political Organizations

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week
Freedom to read can never be taken for granted. Even in Canada, a free country by world standards, books and magazines are banned at the border. Books are removed from the shelves in Canadian libraries, schools and bookstores every day. Free speech on the Internet is under attack. Few of these stories make headlines, but they affect the right of Canadians to decide for themselves what they choose to read.

Website:  http://www.freedomtoread.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Capitalism delivers hunger, poverty, mind numbing work but is there an alternative way of organizing society? Presentation to be followed by discussion.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Bulman Centre, U of Winnipeg
Location:  515 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, ON
For information contact:  nsgwpg@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Business & Economics; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Services

The Best Start Resource Centre team is pleased to announce this year's annual conference. In this comprehensive program addressing preconception through to child health, you will find sessions relevant to your work and areas of interest.

Workshops include:
- Ending Child Poverty in Ontario: Where are we at and what can we do?
Jacquie Maund, Ontario Campaign 2000
- Work / Life Balance 13 A Personal Issue and a Public Concern
Dr. Donna Lero, Centre for Families, Work and Well-being at the University of Guelph

Venue:  The Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel and Conference Centre
Location:  801 Dixon Road, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Best Start: Ontario's Maternal, Newborn and Early Child Development Resour
Phone:  416.408.2249
Categories:   Children & Youth

Speakers:
Roger Peters - "Saskatchewan's Energy Options"
Stan Shewchuk - "Saskatchewan's Wind Energy Resource"
Peter Prebble - "Sustainable Energy Policy"

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Frances Morrison Library
Location:  311-23rd Street E., Saskatoon, SK
For information contact:  Nayda Veeman
Phone:  244-0034
Categories:   Economic Development; Environment; Mining & Petroleum

Discussion: all invited to discuss how to survive the consequences of the inevitable decline in oil production.

Time:  7:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Venue:  near Heron & Walkley
Location:  Ottawa
For information contact:  Moderator: Terry Newcombe
Phone:  613-523-6524
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Manufacturing

Shachaf Polakow from Anarchists Against the Wall will be speaking on their work in the West Bank and the current situation in Gaza.
With video footage and photographs.
Anarchists Against the Wall is an Israeli direct action group fighting against Israeli apartheid and oppression in all its forms, most recently against the atrocities in Gaza. For five years they have waged a constant struggle against Israel's Apartheid Wall in the West Bank, working in solidarity with the Palestinian popular movement there.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 Bloor Street West (St. George subway), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.awall.org
For information contact:  wsp.toronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

An honest portrayal of a family in turmoil; twins involved with sex-change to add to stress.
Discussion afterwards.

Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  The Centre for Women and Trans People
Location:  563 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Sexuality

Annual fest of features and docs open with Amos Gitai's Holocaust memory piece Plus tard tu comprendras.Lebanese director Jawad Metni introduces Remnants of War while Malcolm Rogge introduces Under Rich Earth, about the impact of mining project in Ecuador.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mathequeontario.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Deadline: Febr. 25, 2009
Topic : What are you doing that has a positive impact on the environment?
Entry limited to grade: 7 and 8

Venue:  Ontario Nature
Location:  366 AdelaideSt. W., Suite 201, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  clarem@ontarionature.org
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

The event will include an advanced workshop on community supported agriculture.
Also, many courses and workshops will be offered for those who are considering starting to convert to organic farming, including practical ways to evaluate cost of production.

Venue:  Truro, Nova Scotia
Location:  Truro, NS
Website:  http://www.acornorganic.org
For information contact:  admin@acornorganic.org
Phone:  506-536-2867
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The 2008 event was hosted by Joel Salatin as the keynote speaker with 12 excellent workshops, over 30 exhibitors and over 285 paid guests.
There is excellent research happening in organic agriculture in Canada and we are searching for exhibiting participants for our 2009 Eco Farm Day.

Location:  Cornwall, Cornwall, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/ottawa/EFD_2008_presentations.htm
For information contact:  Tom Manly, Eco-chair
Phone:  613-984-0480
Categories:   Environment; Farming

Keynote speaker: Tony Clarke, Executive Director of the Polaris Inst. on:
"Dying for Water: Is the Public's right to Water Slipping Through our Fingers?

Venue:  Hart House, U of Toronto
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lawunion.ca
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

All relating to the world's mineral industry incl. newly found deposits, exploration, technology, financing etc. Presentations and exhibits.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Bldg.
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pdac.ca
For information contact:  convention@pdac.ca
Phone:  416-362-1969
Categories:   Business & Economics; Science & Technology; International

The case study is on the TravelSmart pilots conducted in six different Vancouver neighbourhoods with differing urban environments and levels of transit service. The result was an 8% reduction in vehicle trips and a corresponding increase in walking, transit use, cycling.

Discussion and Case Study

Venue:  on-line
Website:  http://www.webinars.cullbridge.com
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Environment; International
Event is recurring

This is an opportunity to learn the history of our ancestors and discuss with a Grandmother of Algonquin, the Invisible Nation.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Auditorium, Library and Archives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington Str., Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  ipsmo@riseup.net
Categories:   Native Peoples; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Environment

Panel of speakers will be Shelagh Day, Kasari Govender and Asia Czapska and will speak of women's achievements of the past and current challenges facing women.

Time:  5:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library, A. McKay Rm.
Location:  350 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  codyorke@gmail.com
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Since 2004 Haiti is in economic decline including house constr., road repair, medical facilities etc.
Screening of film: "Haiti: We Must Kill The Bandits".
Foreign government interference in Haiti.

Time:  5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Lash Miller Labs., U of Toronto
Location:  80 St. George St., Rm. 162, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://torontohaitiaction@gmail.com
Phone:  416-731-2325
Categories:   Economic Development; International; Politics & Political Organizations

The story of Devi, mother of a 15 yr old girl in Nepal, witnesses her murder and embarks on a three year struggle to uncover the crime and see justice done. In the process Nepal's future is reshaped.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Cinematheque Ontario
Location:  317 Dundas Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  CustomerRelations@tiffg.ca
Phone:  416-968-FILM
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Dr. Mazigh is the wife of Maher Arar who was unjustly held and tortured for a year. This is his story as told by Dr. Mazigh and it involves Maher's many legal challenges and difficulties.

Time:  9:50 am
Venue:  Brescia University College Auditorium
Location:  1285 Western Road, London, ON
For information contact:  kimyoung@uwo.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Ending violence against women takes an unstoppable spirit. And we are proud to be hosting her in Toronto for one evening.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  MaRsDiscovery District Auditorium
Location:  101 College Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-979-8849
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Centre for Research on Latin America and the Caribbean and the Extractive Industries Research Group at York University are holding a conference on Rethinking Extractive Energy: Regulation, Dispossession and Emerging Claims to respond to growing debate and interest on the impact of mining and petroleum industries in Canada and elsewhere in the world. The conference will open with a screening of the documentary feature film Under Rich Earth (Bajo Suelos Ricos), by Malcolm Rogge, about the conflict between a Canadian mining company and a rural community in Ecuador.

Venue:  York University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://yorku.ca/cerlac/ei-conf.htm
For information contact:  eiconf [at] yorku.ca
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; International

The conference refers to stopping gender based violence. It will include film screenings and panel discussions on violence against women in Canada and abroad.

Time:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  AdHum Bldg., 5th Fl.
Location:  3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, SK
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

A public forum with panelists Colleen Simard, Michael Welch, Shahina Siddiqui and Anthony Hall. Free.

Time:  1:30 to 3:30 pm
Venue:  University of Winnipeg
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://peacealliancewinnipeg.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

Three films will be shown:
-Strong Coffee- about coffee beans grown entirely by women farmers
-Marnie Beninger- about exploited young girls in Latin America
-Stolen Sisters- 6oo native women who have gone missing across Canada

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Nelson Municipal Library
Location:  602 Stanley Street, Nelson, BC
Categories:   Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Celebrate International Women's Day in Toronto. This year's theme is "Women lead the fight! Good jobs and dignity for all.

Time:  11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 Bloor St W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  womenscentre@rsuonline.ca
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Vendor presentations and displays re: various solar technologies for the home.

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue:  Halton Regional Centre, Auditorium
Location:  1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://halton.ourpower.ca
Phone:  905-901-3501
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Skills & Training

Free community event to feature eco products and services and eco fahion design.

Venue:  School of Business, BCIT
Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.springlivingfair.ca
For information contact:  Paul Shorthouse
Phone:  604-338-9941
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Calling all constr. workers...join us with your tool belts, hardhats, voices and energy.

Time:  1:00 - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Meet at Waterfront and York
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  mscitizenship2009@gmail.com
Categories:   Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Labour, Workplace, Unions

David Chernenko will give a presentation on Sustainability and discussing his new and up coming film Living Lightly. The film "Powerful" will be screened,

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Algonquin College, Perth Campus
Location:  Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.algonquincollege.com
Phone:  613-267-2859 ext. 5620
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Join us at 6 pm to see film : "Leaving Fear Behind" and then share in candlelight march forTibet
in downtown Lethbridge

Time:  6 pm
Venue:  Bowman Arts Centre
Location:  Lethbridge, AB
Website:  http://www.amnesty.ca
For information contact:  www.amnestylethbridge@shaw.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

A lecture by Leo V. Panitch, Canada Research Chair in Comparative Political Economy, York University, and co-editor of the Socialist Register.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  POD 250, 380 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Bryan Evans
Phone:  416-979-5000 x4199
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Donna Ziegler from the Canadian Cancer Society will talk about the connection between pesticides and cancer. There is some evidence that children may be especially vulnerable.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  J.S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Avenue, Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety.ca
Phone:  306-665-1915
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care

The official launch of Transforming Power will take place at Ryerson University in the Atrium of the Engineering and Computer Building on Church and Gould.
There will be a panel discussion, food and drink. A good time will be had by all.
Everyone is welcome

Time:  7:00 pm (doors open 6:30)
Venue:  Atrium of the Engineering and Computer Building
Location:  Ryerson Univeristy, 245 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.transformingpower.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The field of World History has been a growing area of scholarship and education over the last three decades. In focusing on the global impact and implications of colonialism, imperialism, the mercantile and industrial revolutions, as well as revolutionary resistance from the early-modern period to the present, World History provides a framework for understanding international capitalism, contemporary politics, and the relationship between economic systems and the dynamics of diverse societies. This conference will examine the relationship between the historical roots of World History and its contemporary social, political, economic, and cultural dimensions.

Venue:  University of Manitoba
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/history/research_circle/events.htm
For information contact:  Tina Chen - Fax: 204-474-7914
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education

The Green Lifestyle Film Festival welcomes submissions from Canadian film makers who devote their talent and enegies to documenting and suggesting solutions based on approaches to environmental issues and life stories

Venue:  Los Angeles
Location:  California, USA, Los Angeles
Website:  http://www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
For information contact:  www.info@greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
Phone:  310-854-2078
Categories:   Environment; International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This is an international film festival based on films which have environmental issues as a topic. Canadian films and artists are welcome.

Venue:  Los Angeles
Location:  California, Los Angeles, USA
Website:  http://www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
For information contact:  Dorit info@greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
Phone:  310-854-2078
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; International

The year of 1990 stands for the triple defeat of the Left: the retreat of the social-democratic Welfare State politics in the developed First World, the disintegration of the Soviet-style Socialist states in the industrialized Second World, and the retreat of emancipatory movements in the Third World. A certain epoch was thereby over, the epoch which began with the October Revolution and was characterized by the Party-State form of organization. Does this mean that the time of radical emancipatory politics is over?
In spite of their theoretical differences, the participants share the thesis that one should remain faithful to the name “Communism”: this name is potent to serve as the Idea which guides our activity.

Venue:  Birkbeck Main Building
Location:  The Birkbeck Institute for the Humanities, London UK
Website:  http://www.bbk.ac.uk/bih/news/communism
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A special event in celebration of International Women's Day.
This powerful documentary : "Who's Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics" (1995). After the film a discussion: if women counted, how would our world be different and better?

Time:  2:30 - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Helen Creighton Room, Alderney Public Library
Location:  60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth, NS
For information contact:  qualvoicenovascotia@gmail.com
Phone:  902-445-0187
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

"Who We Are" is an eloquent and hard headed argument for reinventing a shared vision of what it means to be Canadian. This is the national launch of this new book.

Time:  5:30- 7:00 pm
Venue:  info@munkdebates.com
Location:  Ultra Supper Club, 324 Queen Str. West (Queen & Peter)
Phone:  ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This event is intended to be a forum for the exchange of knowledge and know-how and the dissemination of economic and environmental solutions.
The conference's objectives are to promote and share knowledge, techniques, solutions and technologies enabling the participants to better the global situation of the environment industry.

Venue:  Montreal Convention Centre
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.americana.org/intro.php
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

The objectives of the conference are to promote and share knowledge, techniques, technologies, enabling the participants to improve globally the situation of the environment industry through presentations, workshops and round-table discussions.

Venue:  Montreal Convention Centre
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.americana.org
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International

The conference program's objectives are to promote and share knowledge, techniques, solutions and technologies enabling the participants to improve the situation of the environment industry globally.

Venue:  Montreal Convention Centre
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.americana.org
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Film: Inside Canada's only Prison in Kingston; the film centres on the life of 5 women inmates.
Followed by special guest speaker Anne Hansen, former Kingston inmate.

Venue:  QPRG - Concordia
Location:  Montreal, QC
For information contact:  info@qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Greening the economy - one community at a time is the theme of Green Communities Canada annual national conference.
More information: www.greencommunitiescanada.org

Venue:  Hamilton
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.greencommunitiescanada.org
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

This event recognizes outstanding women who are making a difference in our communities. To nominate a candidate woman, go to www.burnsbog.org/spirit/ .

Venue:  White Rock
Location:  White Rock, BC
Website:  http://www.burnsbog.org/spirit/
For information contact:  events@burnsbog.org
Phone:  604-572-0373
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes

Racism Stop it!

Venue:  Racism Stop it!
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

The event will feature over 250 exhibitors, free seminars, local celebrities, green fashion and style, eco-tourism, transportation, etc.

Venue:  Lansdowne Park
Location:  Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawagogreenexpo.com
For information contact:  info@nationalevent.com
Phone:  1-800-8914859
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage

Invitation to a Presentation by: Dr. Brian Senewiratne

The address will trace the development of the ethnic conflict that has resulted in the violation of human rights of both the Tamils and the Sinhalese, which now features the genocide of the Tamil people. The fundamentals underlying this problem will be set out and the possible solutions analyzed. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Brian Senewiratne who is a Sinhalese and closely connected with the ruling families of Sri Lanka.

Media must RSVP: James Kafieh (416) 529-6041

Time:  12:00-13:00
Venue:  Room 362 - East Block - Parliament Hill
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  James Kafieh
Phone:  416-529-6041
Categories:   Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

The public is invited to attend an important, national conference entitled Metis Aboriginal Governance: Charting a Path Forward in Winnipeg from March 24 to March 26, 2009. The conference takes place at The University of Winnipeg.
The conference is free but people must pre-register on-line at http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/metis-aboriginal-governance-index.
The conference is devoted to exploring creative ways to implement the rights of Indigenous peoples. Keynote speakers include renowned authors John Ralston Saul and Maria Campbell, President, Manitoba Me;tis Federation David Chartrand and Garth Nettheim on Indigenous Rights & Governance in Australia. Breakout sessions will explore the future of Metis Self-Government.

Time:  9:00 to 4:00
Website:  http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/index/metis-aboriginal-governance-index.
Categories:   Government & Public Sector

Invitation to a Presentation by: Dr. Brian Senewiratne

The address will trace the development of the ethnic conflict that has resulted in the violation of human rights of both the Tamils and the Sinhalese, which now features the genocide of the Tamil people. The fundamentals underlying this problem will be set out and the possible solutions analyzed. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Brian Senewiratne who is a Sinhalese and closely connected with the ruling families of Sri Lanka.

Media may RSVP: James Kafieh (416) 529-6041

Time:  7pm - 9pm
Venue:  Health Sciences Building, Room 610 (Health Sciences Auditorium) 6th floor
Location:  155 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.uofttix
For information contact:  James Kafieh
Phone:  416-529-6041
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Education

Findings have shown that the poorer neighborhoods of Toronto contained more toxic or contaminated air volumes than other regions. A panel review will discuss these matters and their legal implications.

Time:  2:00 - 3:30 pm
Venue:  Hart House, Debates Room
Location:  7 Hart HouseCircle, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.harthouse.utoronto.ca
For information contact:  Emma Thacker em.thacker@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Policy

The Life of Rachel Carson, the courageous American biologist who wrote the book "Silent Spring" in 1962. The film will be followed by a panel of women environmentalist leaders in Nova Scotia.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Chester Playhouse
Location:  22 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca
For information contact:  Tamara Lorincz
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Education

Law students present an Environmental Bill of Rights and a Mining and Sustainability Policy for Nova Scotia. Howard Epstein, land use law professor will speak re: municipal law and sustainable development.

Time:  2:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie Law School
Location:  6061 University Ave., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  TamaraLorincz nsen@cen-rce.org
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Mining & Petroleum

Discussion will focus on effects of population increase, demand for water, climate changes and we contemplate greater designs on the boreal and the taiga.
Address will be by Gord Miller, Environmental Commissionair of Ontario

Time:  8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ohwi.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Policy

Become knowledgeable about community environmental projects from around the GTA.
Meet and discuss environmentally useful ideas that may be applicablein the Etobicoke region.

Time:  10 am. to 4 pm.
Venue:  Etobicoke Civic Centre
Location:  399 the West Mall, Etobicoke, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.livegreentoronto.ca
For information contact:  Janet May
Phone:  416-533-1635 ext.3
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Plan to attend a student-organized conference on the future of Medicare. Join with other students and health care providers in learning how to protect and improve our system.
Join in discussions with:
- Danielle Martin, Chair of Canadian Doctors for Medicare
- Gord Guyatt, Founder Member of the Medical Reform Group
- Pat Armstrong, Professor and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Chair, York University Department of Sociology
And many more exciting and inspiring speakers.

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Innis College
Location:  2 Sussez Avenue (at. St. George St.), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  medicareconference@gmail.com
Categories:   Health/Health Care

Annual General Meeting plus a panel of speakers from the Canadian Pacific Railway. Innovating for the Future in Moving Goods, Commuters, and Intercity.

Time:  10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  55 John Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Tony Turrittin
Phone:  416-653-4002
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Science & Technology; Information, Libraries, Research

Topics include:
Green Home Constr.
Solar, Wind, Geothermal Renewable Energy
Natural Waste Water Treatment
Organic Food Production

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

The conference brings together the world of sport and environment, in advanced practices as it relates to communities.

Time:  8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.wcse2009.com
For information contact:  stan.leung@globe.ca
Phone:  1-604-775-7269
Categories:   Environment; Sports & Games; International

This session will provide an overview of First Nation perspectives on child development. It will share information about developmental targets and how parents support reaching these targets.
Speaker: Jaynane Burningfields

Venue:  Howard Johnston Hotel
Location:  50 Brady Street, Sudbury, ON
Phone:  1-800-397-9567
Categories:   Native Peoples; Children & Youth; Health/Health Care

A panel discussion on the future of news.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  University of Windsor Katzman Lounge
Location:  401 Sunset Ave. On Wayndotte across 7/11, Windsor, ON
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Internet; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

How has the legacy of 1960s rebellion contributed to contemporary notions of Canadian identity? Were the radical protests of that time more than just a collective growing phase? What is the significance of "The Battle in Toronto," a legendary boxing match between local hero George Chuvalo and Muhammed Ali? At the launch of his new book, Canada's 1960s: The Ironies of Identity in a Rebellious Era (UTP Press), author and academic Bryan D. Palmer will address such longstanding debates with novelist, critic and playwright Rick Salutin. Clips from the NFB documentary about "The Battle in Toronto" will punctuate their conversation.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Gladstone Hotel Ballroom
Location:  1214 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

April is Earth Month and Earth Day Canada is encouraging all parties and members to stage an Earth Day celebration in order to help the environment and to inspire others to action.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.earthday.ca
For information contact:  edvina gnu communications@earthday.ca
Phone:  416-599-1991 ext. 114
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

"The Question of Forcible Confinement, Secret 'Evidence' and the Denial of Human Rights."

Time:  9 pm
Venue:  McGill Faculty of Education
Location:  3700 McTavish, Room 233., Montreal
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal

When times are tough, the tough build stronger sponsorship marketing programs. This full-day conference is your opportunity to learn winning tactics and strategies to help you conquer the challenges ahead. Keynote speakers include Scotiabank 32s John Doig, Senior VP, Canadian Marketing, and World Vision Canada 32s Eric Spath, Manager of Speakers & Events. The program concludes with the presentation of the 5th Annual Sponsorship Marketing Awards.

Location:  175 Bloor Street East, South Tower, Suite 307, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  rscotland@ACAweb.ca

"Modern Day Slavery: Canada and Abroad," will be a talk by Anna Shabotynsky, from the Help Us Help The Children Anti-Trafficking Initiative.

Time:  2 pm
Venue:  McGill Faculty of Education
Location:  3700 McTavish, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Mike Nickerson's main contention is that humanity needs to choose long term well-being over the need for constant growth at the expense of the environment and personal psychological peacefulness. His latest book is: "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library
Location:  120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  dillman54@sympatico.ca ; Donna Dillman
Phone:  623-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Economic Development

This event is designed for small business: how to profit from going green. Great speakers and green ideas!

Venue:  Chapel Arts
Location:  304 Dunlevy Ave., Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.strathconabia.com/expo2
For information contact:  bringdahl@shaw.ca
Phone:  604-736-4485
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Skills & Training

A full day outdoor event that showcases innovation in sustainable living and current green technologies and ideas employed by different organizations. There will be researchers and keynote speakers.

Time:  9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Sidney Smith Hall Bldg., U. of Toronto
Location:  100 St. George Str., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sef.sa.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, along with Canwest announced today that Canadian funny man Dave Foley will host the 2009 Genie Awards, alongside an A-list roster of presenters.The 29th annual ceremony will be taking place in Ottawa's Canada Aviation Museum in Canada's Capital Region on Saturday, April 4th and will be broadcast at 9:00 pm ET/PT on Global and IFC.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.genieawards.ca

Real security will only be possible in Afghanistan when governments end their support for NATO's war.

Venue:  across Canada demonstrations
Website:  http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/April42009.html
Categories:   Military; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This Expo will feature:
-eco-friendly foodsand wines
-eco-friendly household products
-info on eco-conscious agricultural practices
plus others

Time:  10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  U of Alberta Butterdome
Location:  Edmonton, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.gogreenecoexpo.com
For information contact:  escott@newcap.ca
Phone:  780-437-9244
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Farming

This event will provide both expertise for various green projects and also ideas as to which of the many green components to apply.
Apr.4, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre, 200 Eglinton W
May 2, North York Civic Centre, 5100 Yonge

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  as above
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Whitney Crooks info@torontogreen.ca
Phone:  416-781-7663
Categories:   Environment; Education; Skills & Training

Friday, 7:00 pm Milrepa
9:00 pm Tibetan Book of the Dead - Part 1
Sat., 2:00 The Cup
4:30 Kundun
7:15 Tibet's Cry for Freedom & May No Others Suffer Like This. (Speaker:: former political prisoner Nawang Sangrol)
9:00 May No Others Suffer Like This. (Speaker: Kelsang Dolma)

Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  506 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontotibetfilmfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@sftcanada.org
Phone:  416-532-6317
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This is a visual space for artists to express and hilight experiences relating to queer issues. This showcase will demonstrate the incredible diversity of queer issues in Canada and internationally.

Time:  10:15 pm start Apr.5, 10:15 pm end Aug. 1
Venue:  Sterndale Bennett Theatre
Location:  Lethbridge, AB
Website:  http://www.rhinointheroom.tk
For information contact:  Mary Kosta rhinointheroom@gmail.com
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is proud to host a distinguished panel of speakers including Dr. Harry Shannon, Dr. Miriam Garfinkle, Dr. Abdel-Rahman Lawendy, Dr. Jim Deutsch and Judith Deutsch. The discussion, open to the general public, is entitled "Health Crisis in Palestine: A Panel of Canadian Health Care Professionals give First Hand Accounts" and will be presented in Toronto.
The panel is composed of Canadian health care professionals and researchers who have first hand accounts of the devastating effects of Israeli occupation and aggression on Palestinian health either in Gaza or the West Bank. Among other panelists, Dr. Harry Shannon, professor of clinical epidemiology from McMaster University, will comment on his provocative article titled "Gaza's shocking devastation: A Canadian Jew's visit to the territory that left him ashamed by what he saw" published last year in the Hamilton Spectator.
The event is free and open to the general public.
Damon Ramsey, a general surgery resident and co-chair of CJPME's Right to Health Taskforce, states: "To turn our backs on the devastating health effects of the Israeli occupation on innocent civilians would be a grave mistake. It is our responsibility as health care professionals and citizens alike to be informed of and act on the right to health."

Time:  7:00 - 9:00
Venue:  Room B250, Leslie Dan Pharmacy Building
Location:  144 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.connexions.org/CxL-MiddleEastResources.htm
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Guest speaker Robert Halliday talks about the sensitivity of the South Sask. River Basin to projected changes of environment and economy and society.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  J.S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Ave., Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety.ca
For information contact:  info@environmentalsociety.ca
Phone:  306-665-1915
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

To celebrate the bicentennial of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On The Origin of Species, scientists and scholars from around the world will analyze the role of science, explore its connections to public policy, and for the global community examine its significance.

Venue:  Bethesda Hyatt
Location:  Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Bethesda
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/worldcongress
Categories:   International; Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This four day event features more than 30 prominent speakers from around the world as they celebrate the bicentennial of the births of Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Scientists and scholars will analyze the role of science and its connections to public policy as well as to global policy.

Venue:  Bethesda Hyatt
Location:  Bethesda, Maryland, USA, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/worldcongress
Categories:   Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

In the 30+ years since FASD was first identified, children with FASD have become adults and many are now in their thirty's or forty's. As time has passed, their changing and emerging needs have become obvious but the relevant research has been observed to lag somewhat.

Venue:  The Hyatt Regency
Location:  655 Burrard Street, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Katia Selezeneva ipad@interchange.ubc.ca
Phone:  604-822-7524
Categories:   Education; Health/Health Care; Women

This is a community conversation about protecting water at its source. The program will include an introduction to source water protection and the Clean WaterAct and a panel discussion of local efforts focussed on drinking water source protection.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  North Bay PublicLibrary
Location:  271Worthington Street East, North Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.northwatch.org
Phone:  705-497-0373
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Education

AMERICAN OUTRAGE film, asks why US government spent millions persecuting and prosecuting two elderly women grazing a few hundred horses and cows in a desolate desert.

Venue:  QPIRG- Concordia
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Women; Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A fascinating illustrated talk by Rob Shumaker from the Great Ape Trust;
Stopping use ofapesfoe entertainment purposes.

Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm
Venue:  George Ignatieff Theatre, U. of Toronto, Trinity College
Location:  15 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.zoocheck.com
For information contact:  zoocheck@zoocheck.com, Claudia
Phone:  416-285-1744
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Environment; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Leading the topics of discussion will be the new Green Energy Act which will affect our pocket books and our future. This will be followed by a general discussion on the topic of environmental issues.

Venue:  Kitchener PublicLibrary
Location:  Kitchener, ON
Website:  http://www.alternativesjournal.ca
For information contact:  Leslie
Phone:  519-888-4545
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The third and final film of DOXA 32s Documentary Film Series leading up to the DOXADocumentary Film Festival in May, screens on April 16th.Recipes for Disaster follows a young Anglo-Finnish family as they rid themselves of all oil-based products for a year. The challenge proves to be more emotionally difficult than the family anticipates and John, father and instigator of the oil fast, must find a balance between living oil-free and keeping a functional family.

Time:  7-9 pm
Venue:  Vancity Theatre
Location:  1181 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.doxafestival.ca
For information contact:  erin@doxafestival.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Award winning Canadian writer Alanna Mitchell talks about her new book Sea Sick and how the oceans are undergoing vast chemical changes which are not good environmentally.

Time:  4:30 - 6:30 pm
Venue:  Multifaith Centre, U of T
Location:  596 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  k_fullerton@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-691-5173
Categories:   Environment; International; Education

This is the historic tale of socially organized neighborhoods wielding power peacefully instead of utilizing elements of the army and police (as experienced by Judy Rebick).
Book title: "Lessons from Bolivia".

Time:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  UBC Bookstore
Location:  800 Robson Street, Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  transformingpower@gmail.com
Categories:   International; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Politics & Political Organizations

Cimate change is with us. A decade ago it was conjecture, now the future is unfolding before our eyes. Canada's Inuit see it in the disappearing Arctic ice, the shantytown dwellers of Latin America and Southern Asia see it in lethal storms and floods and Europeans see it in the isappearing glaciers, forest fires and fatal heat waves. These changes reveal that the world has not been as warm as it is now for more than a millennium.
Our Speaker, Devamrita Swami, a traveling monk uses the ancient yoga knowledge of the east to present a practical alternative for the modern man. He is a Yale graduate, an author and researcher who has been instrumental in raising environment awareness around the world through his workshops.
So come along.

Time:  6:30pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  MultiFaith Centre
Location:  569 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  urbanedgeyoga@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment

The theme is Environmental Health and the conference will provide students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of environmentalism and expose them to prominent environmental advocates throughout the country.

Time:  9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue:  Noth York Civic Centre
Location:  North York, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenpower.executive@gmail.com
For information contact:  greenpowerexecutive@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Education; Health/Health Care

This event is geared to all physicians and public who are interested in the interconnections of health and nuclear issues and share global concerns of a safe, reliable supply of medical radioisotopes.

Venue:  Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.pgs.ca
Phone:  613-233-1982
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology; Environment

Healthy living with green products and produce. All products and services at the show are free.

Venue:  Tacoma
Location:  Washington, USA, Tacoma, Washington, USA
Website:  http://www.gogreenandlivewellexpo.com
For information contact:  Ted Pearson tedpearson@shaw.ca
Phone:  250-434-6979
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Education

An Environmental Fair For Sustainability
-90+ Green Exhibitors and Sponsors
-Educational Workshops
-Eco Gifts at On-Line Silent Auction

Venue:  Glen Abbey Rec. Centre
Location:  1415 Third Line, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.haltonecofest.ca
For information contact:  Stephen Dankowich info@oakvillepeacecentre.org
Phone:  905-849-5501
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Education

An environmental fair for sustainability including:

-90+ green exhibitors and sponsors
-educational workshops
-eco gifts & silent auction (on line)

Venue:  Glen Abbey Rec. Centre
Location:  1415 Third Line, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.haltonecofest.ca
For information contact:  info@oakvillepeacecentre.org (S. Dankowich)
Phone:  905-849-5501
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Education

Earth Week is an emphasized part of Earth Month. Members are encouraged to participate with an event in order to publicize environmental concerns. Resources will be provided.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.earthday.ca
For information contact:  Edwina Gu communications@earthday.ca
Phone:  416-599-1991 ext.114
Categories:   Environment; Education; Arts & Culture

In this powerful and sometimes shocking account, a surgeon reveals her experience of hospital life with rare frankness.In her mid-twenties, Gabriel Weston - an arts graduate with no scient-ific qualification beyond high school-level biology - decided to become a surgeon. She enrolled at night school, then went through many years of medical school and surgical training. Now in her late thirties, she has achieved her ambition and is working as a surgeon in a British hospital.

Time:  10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue:  King Edward Hotel
Location:  37 King Street East, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Publishers & Publishing

This event will include leading climate change thinkers from the US and Europe, short films on climate justice as well as new reports from Eco-Equity, Pembina Inst. and Greenpeace Canada.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Library andArchives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  mburgess@climateactionnetwork.ca
Phone:  613-558-3368
Categories:   Environment; Education; International

North America transmits its pop culture to the world on a near continuous basis. What do Muslim countries make of the signals that they receive? Pop-culture commentator, filmmaker and author Richard Poplak went to Egypt to observe the debut of Al Shamshoon, an Arabized version of The Simpsons,, and, quickly discovered an almost parallel universe. At the launch of his chronicle, The Sheikh's Batmobile: In Pursuit Of American Pop Culture In The Muslim World, Poplak will deliver a solo multi-media presentation based on his findings. Marc Glassman, Executive Director of This Is Not A Reading Series and Proprietor of Pages Books & Magazines will host the evening.

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen St West, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-987-6789
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Publishers & Publishing

University of Toronto Press and Toronto Women's Bookstore are pleased to host Michele
Landsberg and Marilyn Waring on the launch of Professor Waring's new collection of essays, 1 Way 2 C the World.Michele Landsberg is an award-winning Toronto Star columnist, and one of Canada's most distinguished feminists and social justice activists. In 2006, she was appointed to the Order of Canada.Marilyn Waring is a professor in the Institute of Public Policy at the Auckland University of Technology. She is internationally recognized as a leading feminist thinker, environmentalist, and social justice activist.

Time:  7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Location:  73 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON

Over 40 top notch presenters representing Canada's leading edge environmental trainers, lawyers, consultants with 10 workshops.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Bldg.
Location:  Front Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.envirogate
Phone:  1-888-254-8769
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Meant for Environmental consultants, plant managers, lawyers, administrators, engineers and many other members of various professions. Looking at the 2008 exhibitors list, a very impressive number of environmental exhibitors can be found.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre (South Bldg.)
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.envirogate.ca
Categories:   Education; Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Eco-Festival Features:
-eco-workshops
-keynote speakers
-wildlife-live presentations
-naturewalks with naturalist guides

Venue:  Royal Botanical Gardens
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.earthdayhamilton.ca
Phone:  905-570-1932
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

Two of Canada's most acclaimed and knowledgeable science writers open the Writers Festival Spring Edition with a special Earth Day discussion on water, and the environmental impact of altering salinity, acidity, ice cover, volume and circulation of the seas and the life within them.

Venue:  St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities
Location:  314 St. Patrick, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.writersfestival.org
For information contact:  kate@writer's festival.org
Phone:  613-562-1243
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Education

A plethora of environmental activities Canada-wide

Venue:  Canada wide
For information contact:  Edwina Gu, communications@earthday.ca
Phone:  416-599-1991 ext. 114
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Art Gallery of Hamilton presents the acclaimed film : "Flow: World Water Crisis". Net proceeds will go towards Eco Artist Fund

Venue:  Empire Jackson Square 6 Cinemas
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.ecofilmartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Leisha Dawson
Phone:  905-524-5761
Categories:   Environment; Education; International

Keynote Speaker: Janette Sadik-Khan, Commissioner, Department of Transportation, New York City
Panelists: Gil Penalosa, Gary Welsh, David Gurin, all related to careers in transportation.

Time:  11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Chestnut Hotel, Terrace Room, 3rdFloor
Location:  89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canurb.com
Categories:   Environment; Education; Health/Health Care

Toronto Public Library is pleased to announce that our month-long, city-wide Keep Toronto Reading literary festival is back for its fourth year. The 2009 program takes place April 1 to 30 13 moved from February.Popular events such as the Diaspora Dialogues, Lit Lunches, books and wine series, and KTR for Kids events will be back. Look for exciting new additions too. Featured authors include Joy Fielding, Nino Ricci, Bonnie Stern and many others.The Keep Toronto Reading One Book community read program will also return. Look for an official announcement on this year 32s title in early February.

Time:  Apr 22 2009 - 12:30pm, Apr 30 2009 - 2:30pm
Venue:  Toronto Reference Library
Location:  789 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Publishers & Publishing

"Addicted to plastic" - film explores the toxicity of plastic and how it is getting into the global food chain. Plastic is universal garbage.

Venue:  Fenian Films
Website:  http://www.ecofilmartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Leisha Dawson
Phone:  905-524-5761
Categories:   Environment; International; Science & Technology

The twin crises of climate change and peaking oil production are converging on us. If they are not to topple our civilization, we need to implement decisive, clear sighted policies based on clean, low carbon, renewable energy sources.
The talk is on their new book: "How the Twin Crises of Oil Depletion and Climate Change Will Define the Future".

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities
Location:  314 St. Patrick, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.writersfestival.org
For information contact:  kate@writersfestival.org
Phone:  613-562-1243
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Drs. Suzuki and Scheer will talk about renewable green energy and how it can shape our future. As well they will comment on both the Green Energy Act and Green Economy Act which are about to become law in Ontario. Both government and industry representatives have been invited.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Convocation Hall, U of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenenergyact.ca
For information contact:  info@greenenergyact
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Salud concerns itself with some of the 28000 Cuban health professionals serving in 68 countries and explores the hearts and minds of the international medical students in Cuba, now numbering 30,000, including nearly 100 from USA.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Rhizome
Location:  317 East Broadway, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Join us for full day and partial day sessions designed to get your brain and body moving. Opportunities to integrate Global, Environmental and Outdoor education activities into your teaching will be the focus, with links to all curriculum areas highlighted as we learn by doing and by sharing with other educators.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.geoec.org
For information contact:  Suzanna Wong
Categories:   Education

Toronto's largest consumer show dedicated to green living.
There are over 450 participating exhibitors.
Earthfriendly advice and information.
Eco-celebrities, world leaders and local personalities.

Venue:  Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place
Location:  100 Princess Blvd., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenlivingshow.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Food & Beverage

All aspects of green living; exhibits, presenters, wine tasting. CBC award winning broadcaster Wendy Mesley.

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenexpo.ca
For information contact:  info@greenexpo.ca
Phone:  705-652-5159
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Education

Many eco-exhibitors such as:
-Enerworks Solar Hot Water Systems
-Skyworks Residential Wind Generators
-Eco Alternative Energy
-Chapin Home Energy Advisors
-Solarsheat Heaters ...................and many more

Time:  9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue:  Carleton Place Arena
Location:  5 Neelin Street, Carleton Place, ON
Website:  http://www.rideaulumber.com
For information contact:  Jim Ireton jireton@rideaulumber.com
Phone:  613-283-2211
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

Put your pumas to the pavement and help raise money for brain tumour research. The 16th annual Toronto Spring Sprint 14and the 18 other sprints taking place across the country 14raise desperately needed funds for brain tumour research and treatment. Without donations we have no hope of finding a cure. Please help us make brain tumours a memory and join us for fundraising run or walk on April 25 at Sunnybrook Park. Minimum donation is $45 but the participants with the most donations are eligible to win big prizes. Register today at braintumour.ca.

Time:  9:00 am
Venue:  Sunnybrook Park, Sports Pavilion
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care

The film "Silent Spring" created the environmental movement. In response to the Ontario citizenry
theprovincial government isenacting theOntario Green Energy Act that will ban 200 - 250 pesticides on Earth Day.

Venue:  LIUNA Station Grand Central Ballroom
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.ecofilmartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Leisha Dawson
Phone:  905-524-5761
Categories:   Environment; Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal

A number of different events hilight this week of artistic celebration.
Favianna Rodriguez, LAL, Vox Sambou, La Loba etc at the Blue Moon Cafe.
Pride and Solidarity appears at the Buddies in Bad Times Theatre.
Picture Our Future photography exhibit at 58 Cecil Str.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30 (Cecil Str)
Venue:  Locations GTA
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mayworks.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Come hear award winning artist visual Favianna Rodriguez speak on art as a political act and see her exhibit of political posters at Toronto Free Gallery April 25th. Favianna Rodriguez was choosen as one of Utne Magazine's 50 visonaries in 2008 and promises to have a fantastic exhibition.Also on the 25th we kick off with an opening night medly of artists and performers including LAL, Vox Sambou, La Loba, Shameless, MataDanze and from NYC Climbing PoeTree. This show "In the Red: Revolution for Our Hearts" is at the Blue Moon Cafe.April 28: Pride and Solidarity is a jam-packed evening that will trace the histories and current of queer political movements in Canada and the United States, and the engagement of workers, artists and unions fighting for social justice. Picture Our Future is a photography exhibit by newcomer youth artists who reflect on their journeys of creating their future in Canada. As new immigrants, these youth are faced with the challenges of learning English, adapting to Canadian culture, and exploring their true identities. The photographs portray their enthusiasm, pride and resilience in overcoming obstacles in order to pursue their career aspirations and life ambitions. Sunday May 3, 5:30-7:30 58 Cecil street.

Time:  11:20am
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Why are half the people in the world malnourished, while so many in the West are over-fed.
To understand how starvation and obesity can coexist in the same populations, follow the flow of capital.

Time:  3;30 pm
Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ralbritt@yorku.ca
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Question of Sustainability is a conference dedicated to examining the Canadian mining industry through the lens of sustainability within ecosystems, human rights, culture, and economics.
Presenters include Robert Lovelace of Ardoch Algonquin FN, Mike Mercredi of Fort Chipewyan FN, Ulises Garcia from Peru, Jethro Tulin from Papua New Guinea, Sergio Campusino from Chile, Lorraine Rekmans of Serpent River FN, and many more. In addition, Cory Wanless of Klippensteins will be speaking about the $3 billion dollar lawsuit launched against the TSX.
The moderator is Judy Rebick, well known Canadian broadcaster and social justice advocate.

Time:  10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m
Venue:  Earth Sciences Building, Main Auditorium,
Location:  University of Toronto, 5 Bancroft Avenue (off Huron), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.underminingsustainability.wordpress.com
For information contact:  Indra Noyes
Phone:  416-540-4118
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; Native Peoples; Environment

WRA Wildlife Rescue Association of BC celebrates 30 years of rehabilitating animals. See wildlife releases, build nest boxes and visit community group exhibits, plus more stewardship activities.

Time:  10:00 am - 3pm
Venue:  Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion
Location:  Burnaby, BC
Website:  http://www.wildliferescue.ca
Phone:  604-526-2747
Categories:   Animals & Pets; Environment; Health/Health Care

Reporters Without Borders and the Overseas Press Club present : Mexico’s Pitfalls for Journalists

Mexico has become the Americas’ most dangerous country for journalists. And the media are under severe threat in several parts of the country. Forty-six journalists have been killed since 2000 and another eight have disappeared since 2003, either because of their work or most often for an unknown motive. Drug cartels that target reporters deemed too curious, corruption on the part of many elected officials, and human rights and press freedom violations by police or the army are high-risk threats to both local and international journalists. Impunity prevails for journalists’ murderers, despite some improvements on the legal front with federalized jurisdiction over murders and offenses committed against journalists.
The panelists will discuss the risks associated with covering the news in Mexico and on the US-Mexican border.
This program is co-sponsored by the Overseas Press Club and Reporters Without Borders.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Overseas Press Club of America
Location:  40 West 45 Street, New York NY 10036 USA
For information contact:  Sonya Fry - OPC
Phone:  212-626-9220
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

Professor Marilyn Waring, leading feminist thinker, environmentalist, and social justice activist, will be speaking at the Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library at 7PM on Monday, April 27th. Oxfam, Octopus Books, University of Toronto Press, and the Ottawa Public Library are co-sponsoring the event in celebration of Professor Waring's new book, 1 Way 2 C the World. The event is free and open to the public.

Time:  7:00pm - 8:30pm
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library - Main Branch
Location:  120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Topics include:
-Exposures and health effects of indoor air
-Monitoring indoor air
-Strategies to manage indoor air
Best scientists in N. America to handle these issues

Venue:  Westin Hotel
Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.casahome.org
For information contact:  JenniferAllan jallan@casahome.org
Phone:  780-427-9793
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International

Pride and Solidarity is about the histories and currents of queer political movements in Canada and the US, and the engagement of workers, artists and unions fighting for social justice.
The evening will start with a monologue by Christina Starr. It will be followed by two film screenings about same sex relationship development.

Time:  7 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  Buddiesin Bad TimesTheatre
Location:  12 Alexander Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

A digital story is a two to five minute video created by people of all ages; they share their own life stories through voice, images, music and found objects in their lives. The theme of artist as workers will guide the evening.

Time:  6 pm- 8:00 pm
Venue:  Parliament Public Library
Location:  269 Gerrard Street East, SecondFloor, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education; Performing Arts

Ontario's Endangered Species Act was hailed as a golden standard for species protection, alarming loopholes have come to light. We need to do more in order to protect biodiversity in the province.

Apr. 29, Senate Room 1083, University ofOttawa

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Guelph Arboretum
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.saveontariospecies.ca
For information contact:  Amber Crowie
Phone:  416-444-8419
Categories:   Environment; Animals & Pets; Human Rights, Law, Legal

This meeting is away to get access to strategies, ideas and resources in order to enhance green businesses and create new opportunities.

Location:  San Francisco, USA, ON
Website:  http://www.greenbusinesscamp.com
For information contact:  Tanya Mccausland tanya@greenbusinessinnovators.com
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International

This Workshop includes:
-Review of key factors affecting organizations
-identify relevant options
-development of contingency plans for tough times

Venue:  215 Spadina Ave., ist flr.
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca
For information contact:  Luellasadicon info@sustainabilitynetwork.ca
Categories:   Business & Economics; Consulting & Consultants; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This book: Myths for Profit" is an expose of Canadian government behavior in the foreign affairs are. The Canadian government would like us to believe that it is a peacekeeper in world affairs, but is it really?

Time:  7:00 pm -9 pm
Venue:  U Victoria David Strong Bldg.
Location:  Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.widepenexposure.com
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Military; Human Rights, Law, Legal

North America's foremost doc event presents an array of Canadian and international features and shorts. The 16th edition includes focus on Ron Mann's and a Made in South Korea program.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hotdocs.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Asian Arts Freedom School attendees confront controversial issues still extant in Asia such as persons considered as commodities. Zameen Shadbad is a series of photographs taken by Elvina Rafi which shows the ongoing struggles in her country, Pakistan and it's effect on a weary population..

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  anitAfrika, dub theatre
Location:  62 Fraser Ave., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

This is Barrhead's first ever Green Expo.
This 3 day event will bring together guest speakers with innovative ideas and doable sustainable development, as well as exhibitors with products to sell which help the consumer and protect the environment.

Venue:  Barrhead
Location:  Barrhead, AB
Website:  http://www.barrheadgreenexpo.ca
For information contact:  Jim Veenbaas clearmedia@telus.net
Phone:  780-349-6180
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations

This will be an informal event with energy efficiency experts and retailers displaying booths with information designed to educate residents. Included will be renewable energy exhibits, energy efficientvehicles, etc.

Time:  12:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Terrace Bay Arena
Location:  1 Selkirk Ave., Terrace Bay, ON
For information contact:  Sean Irwin
Phone:  807-825-3315 ext. 231
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  Registration at 9:00 a.m. Walk to begin at 10:00 a.m. to be followed by refreshments
Venue:  Henderson Horseshoe Picnic Centre
Location:  South Parkside Dr. S (Japanese Garden entrance), Lethbridge, AB
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Education; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This book is abouk the darker side of Canadian foreign policy, such as that supporting Zionism, the Vietnam War, the overthrow of Salvador Allende etc.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Le Divan Orange
Location:  4234 Saint-Laurent, Montreal, ON
Phone:  514-618-2253
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; International; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

This event will be a panel discussion on the reality of climate change
David Hallman, advisor to World Council of Churches:
Lauryn Drainie, Int'l Youth Delegation
Lynn McDonald, founder of JustEarth

Time:  2:15 pm
Venue:  Trinity-St.Paul United Church
Location:  427 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://trinitystpauls.ca
For information contact:  John Bell
Phone:  416-922-8435 Ext.21
Categories:   Environment; Religious; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Venue:  Lakeland Centre, Confederation Park
Location:  180 Van Wagners' Beach Rd., Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Education; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Walk to start at 11:00 a.m. followed by a BBQ lunch
Venue:  Jo Foreman Track, John Rhodes Outdoor Sports Complex
Location:  280 Elizabeth St., Sault Ste Marie, ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Education; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Venue:  Terry Fox Sports Complex
Location:  17 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Walk starts at 11 a.m. to be followed by a BBQ lunch
Venue:  Confederation College
Location:  1450 Nakina Drive, Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Education; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  10:30 am to 2 pm - Walk starts at 11 am followed by a BBQ lunch
Venue:  Ashbridges Bay Park
Location:  Lakeshore Blvd. E. and Coxwell Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.stepsforllife.ca
For information contact:  Kate Kennington
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Steps for Life - Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy is an annual 5KM Family Walk created to help raise health and safety awareness at the community level, while also supporting those who have suffered from a workplace tragedy. It is an opportunity not only to support families affected, but also a unique way to educate the community about the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and the need to work together to prevent others from being hurt. Steps for Life is traditionally held on the first Sunday in May as a launch to the North American Occupational Safety and Health Week (NAOSH). On Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 over 1,200 people across Canada will walk in support of victims of workplace fatalities, life-altering injuries and occupational disease. They are parents, siblings, children, grand-parents, close friends, co-workers and employers all united by their loss and need to prevent other workplace tragedies.

Time:  Registration at 1 p.m. Walk starts at 2 p.m.
Venue:  Point Pleasant Park
Location:  Point Pleasant Drive, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.stepsforlife.ca
For information contact:  Sandra Woodworth
Phone:  888-567-9490
Categories:   Education; Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This is a Photography Exhibit by newly immigrant young artists to show the challenges they face in Canada, not knowing the language, and adapting to Canadian culture. SOYA is a group of 16 -21 yr. old Asian youths who arerecent newcomer from China.
Opening reception is May 3, 5:30 - 7:30

Venue:  Cecil St. Community Ctr.
Location:  58 Cecil Str., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-203-8428
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Nature & Outdoors; Children & Youth

The Institute teaches feminist perspectives on world issues such as peace, human rights, global economic, ecological, legal, cultural issues and especially all forms of discrimination against women including the eradication of all violence against women.

Time:  10:00 am start
Venue:  OISE/UT
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Suite 2-225, Toronro, ON
Website:  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse
For information contact:  Aniska Ali humanrights@oise.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Women; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Dr. Ghada Karmi is a well-known physician and author from the U. K.
Admission is free

Time:  7pm
Venue:  University of Toronto-University College
Location:  15 King's College Circle University College Rm 161, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

The conference will focus on the issues and challenges associated with the Seaway and its management comparing it to other regulated eco-systems in the world.

Location:  Cornwall, ON
Website:  http://www.riverinstitute.ca
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Science & Technology

Michael Parenti is an internationally known award winning author and lecturer. He is a leading progressive poliyical analyst. He is a founding member of the New Socialist Group.

Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Vanier College, York U, Rm. 135
Location:  4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  sharmeen.ypirg@gmail.com Sharmeen Khan
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

REGISTRATION IS OPEN for the BCAB 62nd Annual Conference! Click here to Register Today!
Unite and Inspire. The British Columbia Association of Broadcasters represents private television and radio broadcasters with the mandate to combine the resources and strength of our industry in three key areas: to promote and contribute to community enhancing programs throughout our province, to present a unified and credible voice in matters that affect our growing industry, and to provide our members with information and inspiration through our annual BCAB Conference .Along with radio and television broadcasters, the BCAB also includes associate members from the advertising and business community that contribute to our broadcasting industry

Location:  Sun Peaks, BC
Website:  http://www.bcab.ca

This year's theme is "Cultivating Leadership" with a focus on providing industry leaders and emerging leaders with the skills they need to be effective in the movement to create a truly sustainable built environment. Many keynote speakers, w.r.t. bio-mimicry and conflict resolution.

Venue:  The Nines Hotel
Location:  525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon
Website:  http://www.cascadiagbc.org
For information contact:  Jenny Seifert jenny@cascadiagbc.org
Phone:  503-228-5533
Categories:   Environment; Skills & Training; Science & Technology

This is North America's premiere queer comedy festival. Annually, We're Fun Way showcases the most unique comedic talent from Canada and the U.S.

Venue:  Buddies
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.artsexy.ca/index.cfm
Categories:   Women; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Parenti will deal with the crisis of the corporate global system of investment, how it undermines democracy and prosperity and fosters poverty and instability. Only strong, popular government ownership can treat the ongoing crisis.

Time:  7 pm - 10 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium, U of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor St W.
Website:  http://opirg@yorku.ca, opirg.toronto@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Business & Economics; Economic Development; Politics & Political Organizations

This conference focuses on education through classroom lecture, participant interaction and hands on activity. It combines business knowledge (Rady) with climate research (Scripps).

Venue:  San Diego
Location:  San Diego, Calif., USA
Website:  http://www.rady.ucsd.edu/exec/open/climate change
For information contact:  Lindsay Lackey
Phone:  858-822-0537
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Education

The following are the aims of this environmental conference:
-share research and effective practices and strategies
-enable inspiring and creative dialogues
-foster new partnerships
Keynote speakers re.: ecological literacy, ecological issues and social empowerment, env. ethics

Venue:  University of Calgary
Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/ecoconference
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

An Environmental Education conference for elementary and secondary teachers.
To be environmentally conversant in the classroom.
Feature Speaker: Elizabeth May, Leader of Green Party

Venue:  U of Ontario Inst. of Technology
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.osee.org
Categories:   Education; Environment

International EcoConference: Building Bridges, Crossing Boundaries
Important topics: ecological literacy, ecological issues and social empowerment, environmental science and water ecology
Important speakers.

Venue:  University of Calgary
Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/eco_conference
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This event is meant to initiate a serious global dialogue concerning the challenges that we all face given evidence of a global environmental decline. We need to share research and effective practices, creative dialogues and foster new partnerships.

Venue:  U of Calgary
Location:  Calgary, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.ucalgary.ca/oikos/eco_conference
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Science & Technology

Elizabeth May is an environmentalist as well as writer, activist, lawyer and leader of the Green Party.
Her new book is about the ills that beset our federal politics and the changes that happened over the last three years.
She will be interviewd by Alternatives Executive Editor Nicola Ross.

Time:  5:30 - 7:00 pm
Venue:  215 Spadina Rd (between Dundas and Queen)
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca
For information contact:  Luella Sadicon info@sustainabilitynetwork.ca
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

This is Vancouver's largest green consumer show and ecomarketplace. A plethora of environmentally innovative and friendly products, together with experts and expertise wait for you.

Venue:  Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  999 Canada Place, Vanvouver, BC
Website:  http://www.epicvancouver.com

Annual film and visual arts festival which celebrates a rural area rich in French, Metis, and marine history.

Venue:  North Simcoe Sports & Recreation Centre
Location:  527 Len Self Boulevard, Penetanguishene, ON
Website:  http://www.twistedpines.com
Phone:  (705) 526-9395
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture

Featuring over 200 cartoonists.

Venue:  Toronto Reference Library
Location:  789 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocomics.com/tcaf
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Design; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This conference promotes:
-environmental education being good for person and community
-social innovation is addressed
-environmental education creates public policy

Venue:  Palais de Congres
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.5weec.uqam.ca
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy

Objectives:
-promote role of environmental education in healthy personal and social living
-address socio-ecological issues
-emphasize the eco-development of public policy
Central theme is the "oikos", or common home aspect of "earth" understanding and living

Venue:  Palais des Congres
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.5weec.uqam.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education; International

The Congress will examine contributions that environmental institutions can make towards the development amongst various spheres of understanding at this critical time in Earth's history, when we need to profoundly and urgently realign human endeavour within the capacities, limits, and systems of our home, the "oikos" or "household", the Earth.

Venue:  Palace de Congres
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.5weec.uqam.ca
Categories:   Environment; Social Policy

The National Awards for Excellence was launched in 2006 by the Kaiser Foundation in partnership with the government. It's goal is to recognize outstanding achievement in the field of mental health and addiction.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.kaiserfoundation.ca
For information contact:  kaiserassistant@kaiserfoundation.ca
Phone:  1-866-926-9766
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Health/Health Care; Disability Issues

The three main key note discussions will include experts in marginalized youth culture, education as it relates to the lives of young people.The symposium will be hosted by Dr. Kate Tilleczek of Hospital for Sick Children.

Time:  4:45 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  MaRS Discovery District
Location:  101 College St.
Categories:   Children & Youth; Health/Health Care; Social Services

The Global Oneness Project presents a series of free films recognizing the role of local communities in global change. This is an exercise in interchange of ideas, fostering of relationships and strengthening of ties.

Time:  5:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Victoria Event Centre
Location:  1415 Broad Str., Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www. globalonenessproject.org/events
For information contact:  MichelleMoore
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy; International

Books, chapbooks, graphic novels, audio-books, magazines and comics, readings by Toronto authors.
Featuring Irish author Kieran Furey and The History House, poems based on Irish Famine.

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  Toronto Reference Library
Location:  789 Yonge St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  VeronicaGarza Flores, torontosmallpressfairgroup.com
Categories:   Information, Libraries, Research; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International

The Council for Early Child Development's national conference brings together national and in
ternational experts to discuss the connections between science, policy and practice in early child development.

Venue:  Mount Allion Univ.
Location:  Sackville, NB
Website:  http://www.cecd_general
For information contact:  www.cecd_general@councilecd.ca
Categories:   Education; Children & Youth; International

The 20th annual celebration of Canadian and international queer cinema includes Oliver Ducastel and Jacques "Martineau's Ne's en 68" (Born in 68) and Christina Clausen's "The Universe of Keith Haring" in its France spotlight.

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

The Union Carbide Chemical Disaster in Bhopal India has killed more than 2300 people. Two senior activists Rachna Dingra and Satinath Sarangi are working around the world for justice
and a life of improved health for the survivors.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Friends House
Location:  60 Lowther Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bhopal.net
For information contact:  Reena Shadaan shadaan@hotmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Disability Issues; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Author, activist and eco-philosopher Joanna Macy is a student of Buddhism, she is a leading voice in movements of peace, justice and environmental integrity.
This isaLeadersip Learning Lab Workshop.

Time:  9 am - 5pm (16th, 17th)
Location:  Banff, AB
Website:  http://www.lovingtheland.com
For information contact:  Julia Lynx
Phone:  403-609-7231
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education

Montreal's 10th Anarchist Bookfair

Venue:  at the CEDA
Location:  2515 Delisle, closeto Lionel-Groulx metro, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Part of the month-long Festival of Anarchy, throughout the month of May 2009 at venues and locations all over the island of Montreal. The Montreal Anarchist Bookfair -- and month-long Festival of Anarchy --brings together anarchist ideas and practice, through words, images, music, theatre and day-to-day struggles for justice, dignity and collective liberation. The Bookfair is as much for people who don't necessarily consider themselves anarchists, but are curious about anarchism, as it is a space for anarchists to meet, network and share in a spirit of respect and solidarity. All are welcome.

Location:  CEDA, 2515 Delisle, QC
Website:  http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Hobbies

Photo Exhibition

Venue:  Koma Designs
Location:  1239 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.beautifuldestruction.ca
For information contact:  loushelbig@egamiimage.ca
Phone:  613-263-0264
Categories:   Environment; Mining & Petroleum; Business & Economics

As wemove from almost two decades of economic prosperity in Canada to this unprecedented economic downturn, social challenges are compounded. Despite resources, innovation, energy and commitment, poverty persists. Clearly it is time for a rethink.

Venue:  TELUS Convention Centre
Location:  120 Ninth Avenue Str., Calgary, AB
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Services

Free public talk by Dr. Christine Woerlen, former head of the German Renewable Energy Agency, now a consultant with governments around the world.
250,000 green jobs have been created so far across Germany.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Weldon Law Bldg., Dalhousie U.
Location:  6061 University Ave., Halifax, ON
For information contact:  lindakseven@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; Manufacturing

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, informally known as the Bessie Awards in honor of Bessie Schonberg, are awarded annually for innovative achievement in dance and related performances, particularly so-called "downtown" performances.

Venue:  Royal York Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.thebessies.ca

Meet Vitya, the recycling man: have you ever wondered how people in other countries participate in the recycling in rural India; meet Vitya who lives off the grid and uses a bicycle to make collections.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Aangen Community Centre
Location:  868 Dovercourt Road, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Gurbeen Bhasin info@aangen.com
Phone:  416- 519- 9800
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; International

Program will include celebration of ECEBC's 40th anniversary as the provincial organization for early childhood educators in BC.

Time:  All day events
Venue:  Best Western Hotel
Location:  Richmond, BC
For information contact:  conference.ecebc@look.ca
Categories:   Children & Youth; Health/Health Care; Education

Schools and organizations join the Green Wave International Biodiversity Day treeplanting project.
This year's theme: Invasive Alien Species.

Venue:  World-wide
Website:  http://www.cbin.ec.gc.ca
For information contact:  DianneWatkins
Phone:  905-336-4411
Categories:   Environment; International; Nature & Outdoors

EV Expo 2009

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Museum of Science & Technology
Location:  1867 St. Laurant Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.evco.ca
Categories:   Environment; Automotive & Cars; International

Meeting and networking with other community groups and residents in the area to work on green projects.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  North Toronto Memorial Community Centre
Location:  200 Eglinton Ave. West, North York, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  minaz@torontogreen.ca
Categories:   Environment; Design; Science & Technology

This program will use the emotionally rich world of infant parent interaction to show how the emerging concepts of intersubjectivity, attachment and mentalization, can enhance clinical work.

Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 p.m.
Venue:  G. Ignatieff Theatre
Location:  15Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ticp.on.ca
For information contact:  Neomi Offman neomi@rogers.com
Phone:  416-288-8060
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Health/Health Care

Canada is estimated to have 20% of earth's drinking water but UN report states that due to overpopulation, global water supplies are dwindling.
This workshop will have experts address issues such as freshwater scarcity and security, political and human rights implications, etc.

Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  The Faculty Club
Location:  41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Donna Workman d.workman@utoronto,ca
Phone:  416-978-7077
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The world's biggest solar cell manufacturers compare notes in a year (2008) which saw 70% growth in the industry and even the present economic slump will only act to render PV products to be less expensive and even more popular.

Venue:  Kempinsky 4 Hotel
Location:  Munich
Website:  http://www.solarplaza.com
For information contact:  Johan Trip j.trip@solarplaza.com
Phone:  +31 10 280 9198
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International

At this critical time when the new media environment is being molded, this panel will discuss proposed corporate media bailouts, cuts to the public broadcaster and exciting alternative models for media.

Venue:  VIVO Media Arts Centre
Location:  1965 Main Str., Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://moneymedia.eventbrite.com
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Economic Development; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Tony Burman joined Al Jazeera as Managing Director in May 2008, where he oversees an international news and current affairs channel that reaches more than 100 countries.
He will discuss Al Jazeera's application to the CRTC to broadcast in Canada.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Bahen Centre, Rm. 1160
Location:  40 St. George Str., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.org
For information contact:  wendy.ganz@gmail.com
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Education; International

Renewable Energy Conference.
For details call Catherine Dennison, 902-237-7010

Venue:  Westin Nova Scotian Hotel
Location:  Halifax, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  catherine@energyconsultant.ca
Categories:   Environment; Biotechnology; Science & Technology

Giselle combines great emotional and technical intensity to bring to life a romantic tragedy of supernatural proportions. It is the last chance to see Dancer Chan Hon Goh who will retire after thiese performances.

Venue:  The Four Seasons Centre
Location:  145 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  tyeung@national.ballet.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education; Skills & Training

This panel will discuss the present trend to manage the political economy using neo-liberal type solutions.

Time:  10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Venue:  Carleton University, Mackenzie Bldg.
Location:  1125 Colonel Bye Dr., Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations

Manitoba Child Care Association's 32nd annual conference, in association with the Canadian Child Care Federation.

Keynote speakers include:
-David Elkind
-Dr. Debra Sullivan
-Adel Adams

Time:  All day events
Venue:  Victoria Inn
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  Karen Gander
Phone:  204-588-8587 ext.24
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Health/Health Care

Across the street from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre; Bush and Clinton will be inside the convention centre. Bush is guilty of starting an illegal war in Iraq and a torture centre in Quantanamo Bay.

Time:  3:00 pm - 6 pm
Venue:  Simcoe Park
Location:  Across from Convention Centre, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@nowar.ca
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Politics & Political Organizations; International

Workshop and Annual General Energy
Citizens for Renewable Energy, Renewable is Doable

Venue:  YMCA Outdoor Centre
Location:  Paradise Lake, 3738 Hessen Strasse, St. Clements,, ON
Phone:  519-795-7725
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

Renewable is Doable: an overview by Cerise Burda of the Pembina Inst. followed by off-grid hybrid systems, off-grid solar and wind systems, solar off-grid straw-bale home, etc.

Time:  9:00 am - 17:00 pm
Venue:  YMCA Outdoor Centre
Location:  3738 Hessen Strasse (Paradise Lake), St. Clements, ON
Phone:  519-795-7725
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Education

Girls on the Run GTA has been providing GTA girls with the skills that they need to ultimately affect their self esteem, their self-worth and their outlook on the world for five years.
This is a non-competitive 5K walk/run event.

Time:  9:01 am
Venue:  Downsview Park
Location:  35 Carl Hall Road/Sheppard Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.girlsontherun
For information contact:  info@girlsontherun.ca
Phone:  416-798-8836
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women; Education

The following key questions will be asked from participant decision makers:
-how much biomass is out there?
-how much will biomass cost?
-how far can bioenergy take us?
-how will bioenergy be developed?

Venue:  Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre
Website:  http://www.queensu.ca/qieep
For information contact:  registration@cogeco.ca Lisa Doulas
Phone:  613-539-2482
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Economic Development

An extensive trade show and exhibition showcasing the very latest in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. HFC2009 will also feature the first of BC Transit's 20 new hydrogen fuel cell buses.

Venue:  Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.hfc2009.com
For information contact:  info@hfc2009.com
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Transportation & Travel

This event brings together global leaders in business, government and the scientific community to showcase the very latest in hydrogen and fuel cell technology. It will feature BC Transit's 20 new fuel cell buses that will constitute the largest fuel cell bus fleet in the world.

Venue:  Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre
Location:  Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.hfc2009.com
For information contact:  info@HFC2009.com
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology

Want to make a positive impact on the world? Interested in cycling the Pacific Coast or Europe?

Join one of the two 2009 tours where teams of 25 young people pedal from either Vancouver, B.C. to Tijuana, Mexico OR Amsterdam, Netherlands to Istanbul, Turkey to raise funds and awareness about how microcredit can help developing world entrepreneurs lift THEMSELVES out of poverty.

Two 2009 tours:
22 Pacific Coast: cycle 3000km in seven weeks this summer, beginning May 31, 2009 from Vancouver, BC to Tijuana, Mexico
22 Europe: cycle 4000km in eight weeks, beginning July 1, 2009 from Amsterdam, Netherlands to Istanbul, Turkey
Youth ages 18-30

Location:  Pacific Coast or Europe, BC
Website:  http://www.globalafc.org
For information contact:  info@globalafc.org
Categories:   Children & Youth; Sports & Games

For 35 years now, the Alliance for Children and Television has been recognizing the importance of quality television for Canadian kids. At its annual Awards of Excellence gala, ACT celebrates the outstanding achievements that have made Canada a world leader in the production and delivery of television for young viewers.

Location:  1400, RenĂ©;-LĂ©;vesque Blvd. East, #707, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.act-aet.tv
For information contact:  Sylvie Lamy
Phone:  514-597-6809
Categories:   Arts & Culture

International Committee of Red Cross presents international photo exhibit relating to violence and suffering caused by war. Included are world famous, prize-winning photos about war victims.

Time:  5:36 pm (June3) - 5:36 pm (June5)
Venue:  Hilton Toronto, Gov. General Room
Location:  145 Richmond St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jennifer.mayville@redcros.ca
Phone:  416-480-0195 x2253
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Military

Artists and supporters speak out for freedom of association at the launch of the Koffler Gallery fundraiser, ARTFUL DISH, Thursday, June 4, 10 AM at The Four Seasons Hotel, 21 Avenue Road. This protest will be held outside the hotel, at Avenue Road and Cumberland.
As this gala with "world class cultural luminaries" and "leading chefs" is announced, artists will don chef's hats, take up utensils and declare, "Silence Tastes Bad", "Occupation is Unsavoury", and "Put Human Rights on the Menu."
This action responds to the Koffler Gallery's eleventh hour "disassociation" from Reena Katz' relational art project, each hand as they are called, which was to be presented as part of the Luminato festival May 20.
After a year of active collaboration and sponsorship, the Koffler widely circulated a letter days before the show was to open, saying that they are disassociating from Katz' project due to her support of Israeli Apartheid Week. Koffler erroneously claimed that the artist "advocates the extinction of Israel as a Jewish state." Each hand as they are called has no relation to Israel/Palestine. Katz and curator Kim Simon have been forced to suspend the project.
"The Koffler's withdrawal was not based on Katz's artwork or conduct in relation to the project, but solely because of the artist's support for the human rights of Palestinians. This constitutes a serious attack on freedom of speech and political affiliation, and if unchallenged poses grave threats to all artists.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  outside the Four Seasons Hotel
Location:  21 Avenue Road, Avenue Road & Cumberland, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jess Dobkin
Phone:  416-666-6220
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This year's topic will examine parent involvement research that demonstrates that the most effective time to engage parents in their children's early education and development is when they are young.

Venue:  OISE, U of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  institute@georgebrown.ca
Phone:  416-415-5000 ext 2310
Categories:   Children & Youth; Health/Health Care; Education

A two day conference and networking event is the marketplace of innovation and business development where investors, corporate leaders and entrepreneurs, also government meet to develop sustainable business.

Venue:  Stockholm, Denmark
Location:  Stockholm, Europe
Website:  http://www.globeforum.com
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Economic Development

Greenfest will have 200 exhibitors, 50 live music acts, speakers, interactive art etc.
The festival supports low carbon economy by supporting creativity in industry andthe arts.

Venue:  Brisbane City Botanic Gardens
Location:  Queensland, Brisbane City, Australia
Website:  http://www.greenfest.com.au
For information contact:  info@greenfest.com.au
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Arts & Culture

This is a two day, hands-on training workshop concerning the theory and practical application of wind turbines, towers, inverters, batteries, grid tie, solar and more. The instructor, David Cooke has personally installed or serviced over 200 wind turbines or wind/solar renewable energy systems.

Venue:  Lambton College
Location:  Sarnia, ON
Website:  http://www.truenorthpower.com
For information contact:  michael.nesdoly@lambton.on.ca
Phone:  519-542-7751
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

Sunil Gupta's inspiring and impressive photo exhibition of queers in India.

Time:  11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue:  Stphen Bulger Gallery
Location:  1026 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Dr. Virginia Miller, Renowned Scientist of Mayo Clinic descibes diseases and conditions that affect women differently than men.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 am
Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  Queen Victoria Ballroom, 2nd floor, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Education; Women

From mobile search to link-building to on-line video, Search Engine Strategies conferences will help you understand howsearch works, how it's changing, and how you can use it to your company's advantage.

Venue:  Sheraton CentreToronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://SearchEngineStrategies.com/toronto
Categories:   Computers; Consulting & Consultants; Science & Technology

Biosphere Eco-cities concept will be described, an approach to bringing cities into greater harmony with nature. It will be discussed how to move Ottawa along this path, as possibly the world's first biosphere eco-city.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm.
Location:  166B Drummond Street, Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  katescanoe@rogers.com
Phone:  613-567-1004
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Architecture

Various restaurants in Lethbridge are making donations on that day to Amnesty International.
Abyssinian Restaurant, Esquires, All Canadian Chip Truck, The Guest House, Miro Bistro, Round Street Cafe, Spring Rolls Restaurant.

Time:  7:00 pm- 11:00 pm
Venue:  Various restaurants
Location:  Lethbridge, AB
For information contact:  Amnesty International, Lethbridge
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Meeting focus will be on new LEED-R-Canada rating system, the Green Building Performance System, and the CaGBC pilot programs. There will be education sessions led by leaders and stakeholders addressing current economic challenges and opportunities of building green structures.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cagbc.org
For information contact:  Sue Lewis slewis@cagbc.org
Phone:  613-656-1943
Categories:   Architecture; Environment; Science & Technology

The conference will address how the health care sector and service provider can prepare for the growing number of seniors requiring services. There will be many expert keynote speakers in this area.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.capital.ca/greyingnation2009
For information contact:  Hazel Sutherland hazelsutherland@shaw.ca
Phone:  604-525-1527
Categories:   Seniors; Disability Issues; Environment

The event consists of:
-discussions as to strategies to advance green energy in Ontario
-pioneer enterprises to advance the cause, based on specifics
-general green principles

Venue:  King Campus, Seneca College of Apllied Arts and Technology
Location:  King Campus, King, ON
For information contact:  Tegi Obanda info@torontoecotimes.ca
Phone:  647-209-1446
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN)
More details to follow

Venue:  Edmonton
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.cen-rce.org
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Justice Headlines for March:
1) Know your rights when a company is closing down or bankrupt.
2) Fix E I, defend pensions.
3) Good jobs for all Rally.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  King St. and John St., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment

Since 2005, the people of Bil'in have been demonstrating non-violently against the building of settlements and the separation wall on their land. Villagers have led weekly protests with the active participation from both Israeli and international peace activists. Bil'in has become an internationally celebrated symbol of Palestinian popular non-violent resistance to the ongoing construction of the Israeli separation wall. In constructing the wall, Israel will annex and colonize almost 60% of Bil'in's land.

The Fourth Geneva Convention (to which Canada is a signatory), as well as Canada's own Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes Act, prohibit occupying forces from establishing settlements at the expense of indigenous populations.

In a landmark lawsuit, the farming village of Bil'in has brought legal proceedings in Montreal Quebec, against two Canadian corporations for violating both international and Canadian domestic law by acting as agents for Israel in constructing buildings to serve as housing for Israeli civilians in the West Bank, an area that is internationally recognized as territory occupied as a result of war.

Featuring:
Mohammad Khatib -- member of the Bil'in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements
Emily Schaeffer - lawyer representing the village of Bilin
Mark Arnold - Canadian legal counsel to Bilin

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Trinity St. Pauls United Church
Location:  427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bilin-village.org
For information contact:  Sandra Ruch
Phone:  416-716-4010
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Music, dance, theatre and visual art, all to celebrate the importance of our environment.

Time:  Noon - 8 p.m.
Venue:  La Nouvelle Scene Theatre
Location:  333 King Edward (Byward Market), Ottawa, ON
Phone:  613-241-2727, ext. 1
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Contains both ecological exhibits and green information and products. As well as food, "green drinks", music, artists and musicians.

Time:  all day
Venue:  Fairy Lake Park
Location:  Newmarket, ON
Website:  http://www.windfallfestival.ca
For information contact:  Joanne Nesbitt
Phone:  905-727-0491 ext.152
Categories:   Environment; Music; Food & Beverage

Ottawa Riverkeeper will celebrate Canadian Rivers Day with a guided paddle on the Ottawa River from Victoria Island to Petrie Island with 12 Voyageur canoes.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawariverkeeper.ca
For information contact:  communications@ottawariverkeeper.ca
Phone:  613-321-1120
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education; Nature & Outdoors

Mark Angelo is a member of the Order of Canada and founder of British Columbia River Day will share his globally famous journey by river, Wild Water, Wild Earth, along the Rideau Canal which is a Canadian Heritage River.

Venue:  National Arts Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.riversconference.ca/special-eng.htm
Categories:   Environment; International; Education

The goal of the conference is to share strategies for addressing key issues affecting the health of the rivers and river based communities in Canada and around the world.

Venue:  Ottawa - Gatineau
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.riversconference.ca
For information contact:  andrea.mcneil@pc.gc.ca
Phone:  819-997-4930
Categories:   Environment; International; Nature & Outdoors

Monica Ali, author of "Brick Lane"will be in Toronto to readfrom her new book, or latest novel called In the Kitchen. The reading will be followed by a question period and book signing.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Dora Keough Pub
Location:  141 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The CPPR focus is on the practical application of sound pollution prevention technology, methods and practices to address current and future challenges. The format and program are structured to maximize opportunities for discussion and networking.

Location:  Charlottown, PE
Website:  http://www.c2p2online.com
For information contact:  shari@c2p2online.com
Phone:  1-800-667-9790
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Education

This event includes business networking, an inspiring presentation and book signing as Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola along with 20 contributing authors launch their new book: "The Power of Women United".

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  McNally Robinson
Location:  1090 Don Mills Road (corner of Lawrence E), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jennifer Beale jenniferbeale@unleashpr.com
Phone:  905-274-1888
Categories:   Women; Business & Economics; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

On March 15, Salvadorans elected Mauricio Funes of the FMLN, or leftists as new president, breaking the right wing's 20 year reign. Historically there has been fraud and intimidation but this year 5000 observers have taken countless pictures to attest to peaceful election process.

Time:  3:17 pm - Start, June 17, 3:17 End, June 20, 2009
Venue:  Toronto Free Gallery
Location:  1277 Bloor St. W. (Lansdown), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  elsalphotos@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Economic Development; Labour, Workplace, Unions

This is a formal invitation to the Research with Pride Community Sounding. ** Refreshments will be provided*** This community sounding will help shape and direct the Research with Pride:
A Community Forum that will be hosted in October 2009. This forum will bring together community members, students, academics and researchers to discuss LGBTT2IQQ health and research and we want your input.
We are lesbian/gay/bisexual/trans students and allies at the University of Toronto who are concerned with the health needs of our communities. We come from different disciplines including public health, nursing and health policy and we share the recognition of a gap between LGBTT2IQQ health needs and the health resources our community actually receives.
We know that certain members of our communities have been exploited, pathologised and made invisible by research that was supposed to be 'for our own good.' We also know that the line between researcher and researched is fuzzy and constantly changing. As more LGBTT2IQQ individuals have entered academia and/or engaged in community-based research, some of us are trying to redefine what research into LGBTT2IQQ health can look like. We want to encourage anyone interested in these issues to come out.
We will be hosting a discussion about:
. The health needs of our communities
. What specific topics we should focus on for our forum
. Your experience with LGBTT2IQQ health research

Time:  6pm-8pm
Location:  519 Church Street Community Centre, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@researchwithpride.org
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Information, Libraries, Research; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

featuring:
Mohammed Khatib
Popular Committee Against the Wall, Bil'in, Occupied Palestine
Emily Schaeffer
Israeli lawyer representing the village of Bil’in
Bil'in, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, has become an internationally celebrated symbol of Palestinian popular resistance to the ongoing construction of the Israeli apartheid wall and settlements on their land. Since 2005, villagers have led weekly protests, with the active participation from both Israeli and international solidarity activists, in opposition to illegal Israeli colonization and annexation of Palestinian land.
The village has filed a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court against Green Park International and Green Mount International, two companies registered in Quebec. The companies are accused of illegally constructing residential and other buildings on the village's lands.
According to the lawsuit, the lands of Bil'in are subject to the rules and obligations of international law because the West Bank is currently under Israeli military occupation.
Bil'in's case against the construction of settlements on their land is based on the provisions of the Geneva Convention, which prohibit an occupying power from transferring its civilian population into territory that it has occupied as a result of war. The case against Green Park and Green Mount seeks an immediate order from the Canadian court that it end its illegal activities.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  De Sève Cinema, Concordia University
Location:  1400 de Maisonneuve west Blvd., Montreal, QC
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This is the second year for this event of offering Managing Conflict For Women. This is an opportunity for women to discuss & share experiences and learn coping strategies.

Time:  6:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Venue:  The Tippet Room, Metro YMCA
Location:  20 Grosvenor Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  chooseresults@chooseresults
Categories:   Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Skills & Training

Eco-merchants, Eco-fashion show, Eco-Scavenger Hunt, Live Music, Informative Presentations.

Time:  8:30 pm (June 19) - 8:30 pm (June 20)
Venue:  Mel Lastman Square
Location:  5100 Yonge Street, North York, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://inquiries@enlightenedevents.ca
Categories:   Education; Science & Technology; Environment

VanChange is a participatory, web enabled event to imagine and build ways to collaborate for social change in the digital age. It explores the following question:
How can we help government become more open and responsive, etc.

Time:  Start June 19, 7:00 pm; end June 20, 7:00 pm
Venue:  BCIT Downtown Campus
Location:  555 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Computers; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Pride Week features 10 days of world class arts and cultural programming, community activities, one of the world's largest street festivals, Pride Parade, Dyke March, Blackness Yes and Youth .

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pridetoronto.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Food & Beverage

Speaker: Tonya Surman
$140 + GST; Each additional participant from the same organization will receive a $15 discount. A limited number of spaces are available to students at a discounted rate.
Co-location of community organizations in a shared space is an emerging strategy to increase efficiency, synergy and impact. In this workshop, Tonya Surman will share the experience and secrets of the Centre for Social Innovation's co-location model - a shared space that supports the work of over 100 social mission organizations and projects in Toronto. This is an interactive workshop with opportunities to ask questions and tailor the information to your own organization.
TO REGISTER: Access the online registration form or contact Lisa White at or visit the Social Economy Website

Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://socialeconomy.utoronto.ca/
For information contact:  secworkshops@oise.utoronto.ca (Lisa White)
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Protecting yourself and your family, an educational presentation regarding the issues around the use of uranium.
Hosted by Environment Haliburton

Time:  1:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Fleming College - Great Hall
Location:  Haliburton Village, ON
For information contact:  www.environmenthaliburton.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education; Mining & Petroleum

Celebration in Winnipeg’s Central Park (400 Edmonton) from 4 to 10 pm, including live music and cultural dances.

Time:  4:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Venue:  Central Park
Location:  400 Edmonton, Winnipeg, MB
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Topics for speeches: community supported farms, sustainable use of forestry, agricultural and municipal biomass, livingoff the grid etc.

Venue:  Craik
Location:  Between Saskatoon and Regina, Craik, SK
For information contact:  Shirley Eade eade@sasktel.net
Phone:  306-734-2605
Categories:   Education; Environment; Science & Technology

As an environmental and music festival, it is huge with inspirational speakers, helpful enviro-information,
eco-building booths and amazing Canadian musicians and artists.

Venue:  West Kootenays
Location:  BC
Website:  http://www.summerofchange2009.blogspot.com
For information contact:  veganmountain@gmail.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Bil'in, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, has become an internationally celebrated symbol of Palestinian popular resistance to the ongoing construction of the Israeli apartheid wall and settlements on their land. Since 2005, villagers have led weekly protests, with the active participation from both Israeli and international solidarity activists, in opposition to illegal Israeli colonization and annexation of Palestinian land.
The village has filed a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court against Green Park International and Green Mount International, two companies registered in Quebec. The companies are accused of illegally constructing residential and other buildings on the village's lands.
According to the lawsuit, the lands of Bil'in are subject to the rules and obligations of international law because the West Bank is currently under Israeli military occupation.
Bil'in's case against the construction of settlements on their land is based on the provisions of the Geneva Convention, which prohibit an occupying power from transferring its civilian population into territory that it has occupied as a result of war. The case against Green Park and Green Mount seeks an immediate order from the Canadian court that it end its illegal activities.

Time:  noon
Venue:  at the QuĂ©bec Superior court
Location:  1 Notre-Dame e., Place-d'Armes Metro, Montreal, QC
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Admission: Free
Join us as we look at the role that Canada as a country can play in the continued movement for global human rights for all queer people. The evening launches with special screenings highlighting global human rights issues and is followed by a panel discussion featuring exceptional and prominent
activists.
Featuring: Victor Juliet Mukasa, Chairperson of SMUG, Pride Toronto's 2009 International Grand Marshal. Moderated by: Gareth Henry, Former Co-Chair of JFLAG, Pride Toronto's
International Grand Marshal for 2008.
Panelists include El-Farouk Khaki, Founder of Salaam and Pride Toronto's 2009 Grand Marshal.
All Ages Event, Film, Forum, Community Activities, Visual Arts/Film

Time:  6:30pm
Venue:  University of Toronto, Isabel Bader Theatre
Location:  93 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Arts & Culture

The purpose of this conference is to explore which state model would be the best to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, respecting the rights to self-determination of both Israelis/Jews and Palestinians. Despite the current diplomatic focus on the two-state model, the continued failure to bring peace to the region highlights the necessity of rigorously examining all options for a resolution of the conflict. The conference seeks to systematically measure the two state model against the promise of alternatives; very specifically the potential in the model of a single bi-national state.

The central goal of the conference is to focus a scholarly lens on a wide range of issues pertaining to one and two state models. These would include, among other relevant topics, possible federal and parallel state models, democracy and constitutional design, immigration and refugee return policies, resource allocation, gender and nationalism, and the role of religion. Mindful of the fraught context in which debates relating to Israel/Palestine unfold, this conference aims to open up a measured and thoughtful conversation on the range of possible paths out of the current impasse.

Venue:  York University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.yorku.ca/ipconf/index.html
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The main goal of this training is to bring together a diverse group of forty (40) motivated experts in their fields from around the world for training and discussions on various Local Economic resources and developmental tools that could be harnessed to create wealth for poverty alleviation. There will be case studies from around the world through our experienced trainers/facilitator.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cefard.org
For information contact:  info@cefard.org
Categories:   Environment; International

The Matter of Everything is a feature documentary that explores quantum reality and the interconnectedness of nature from the quantum of the universe. At that level we are a billionth of a billionth of the human scale and and Fermilab scientists claim to see particles more unified than before thought.

Time:  8 :00 pm.
Venue:  Sky Dragon Centre
Location:  27 King William St., Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Science & Technology; Education; Skills & Training

George Bisharat, Professor of Law Hastings College of Law, University of California. Lecture Topic: How Israel's Impunity is Transforming International Law. Prof. Bisharat will use the recent assault on Gaza to discuss how Israeli jurists are deliberately trying to rewrite international law to its advantage, and make otherwise illegal activities legal. In addition, the long-term international law implications of unpunished Israeli abuses will be examined.
Nimer Sultany, SJD Candidate Harvard Law School Lecture Topic: The Role of the Israeli Legal System in the Occupation of Palestinian Territory. Mr. Sultany will discuss the role of the Israeli judicial system in the oppression of Palestinians living in the Occupied Palestinian Territory. This includes the military court system, differential treatment of settlers and Palestinians, and its role in upholding international humanitarian law violations such as land confiscations and home demolitions.

Time:  6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue:  University of Toronto, Faculty of Law; Flavelle House, Room FLA
Location:  78 Queen's Park Cres. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@canarablaw.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations

This is a peaceful rally organized by Amnesty International Lethbridge to show concern over repression and violence toward peaceful demonstrators and media in Iran.

Time:  4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue:  255 8 Street South
Location:  Lethbridge,, Lethbridge, ON
For information contact:  Mary Kosta Admin@ailethbridge.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International

The event will involve a discussion of the plights of Abdelrazik, Celil and Omar Khadr, the government's duty to protect its citizens abroad and the constitutionality of the governments decisions to date under the three cases.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Hart House, Debates Room
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

Keynote Speaker: Michelle Colussi, Center for Community Renewal Cowichan; a Resilience Model in the Making

Time:  5:30 pm
Venue:  Duncan United Church
Location:  246 Ingram St., Duncan, BC
For information contact:  cgc@shawbiz.ca
Phone:  250-748-8506
Categories:   Native Peoples; Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

On June 25th, the Free Gaza movement will set sail on its eighth mission to break Israel's horrific siege and collective punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
This voyage will be the first attempt to challenge Israel's naval blockade on the Gaza Strip since an Israeli gunship brutally rammed the DIGNITY in December, and nearly sank the SPIRIT OF HUMANITY with all on board in January. This 8th trip will also be the first of a series of boats we intend to send to Gaza as part of our Summer of Hope campaign.
"It is crucial that we continue sending boats to Gaza to challenge Israel's criminal closure on the Strip," said Huwaida Arraf, delegation leader of the June 25th voyage. "Gaza does not need our charity but needs us to stand up against the forces that continue to deliberately deny an entire people their human rights. International donors pledged over $4 billion to rebuild Gaza, and yet none of them are doing anything about the fact that Israel is not allowing any building supplies into Gaza, not to mention thousands of other items such as anaesthetic, oxygen and cancer treatments, chlorine to treat the water supply, even paper, books, toys for children as well as tea and coffee."

Website:  http://www.freegaza.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The INMA French Seminar is a hands-on, intimate seminar designed to explore the practicalities of what's happening at newspapers in France and the French-speaking regions of Switzerland and Belgium. This year's 11th annual seminar will features workshops on classifieds, online, single-copy sales, distribution, customer relationships, and retaining subscribers and advertisers.

Location:  Lille, France
Website:  http://www.inma.org
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Canadian Solar Buildings Conference
Solar Energy Society of Canada

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.solarbuildings.ca, www.sesci.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Manufacturing

A conference which focuses on the innovative uses of solar energy in construction and in structural design.

Venue:  Delta Chelsea Inn
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.solarbuildings.ca.conference
For information contact:  www.sesci.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Education

The Canadian state's complicity in the torture of Maher Arar is viewed as excetional in Canada. Unfortunately it isn't. Hear directly from Adil Charkaoui about his struggle against this regime of secrecy, injustice and abuse of civil liberties.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre
Location:  515 West Hastings St. (Rms 1420-1430), Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

The 6th Annual Toronto City Roots Festival runs June 26-28, 2009. Toronto City Roots Festival celebrates favorite established artists and introduces to emerging stars. Toronto City Roots Festival remains one of the scene's great treasures. It is a truly urban roots-music festival that attracts superb acts of a wide variety of sub-genres of roots music, including aboriginal, folk, world, bluegrass and country.

Venue:  Distillery Historic District
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocityroots.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

contingent on Saturday June 27th at 2pm (details of meeting location TBD, keep your eyes peeled for future updates on the Toronto Women's Bookstore website http://www.womensbookstore.com). What is the Dyke March Event? The Dyke March is a grassroots event where women and trans people in LGBTTIQQ2S communities take over the streets of Toronto. The Dyke March is not a parade - it is a political demonstration of critical mass; a moment seized to revel in the strength, diversity and passion of LGBTTIQQ2S women and trans folk. The theme for Pride Week 2009 is "Can't Stop, Won't Stop!". We encourage groups to work within the theme for Pride Week 2009 in order to express their values. Raise your voice! Join us on June 27th 2009 at 2:00pm as we celebrate our diversity, our passion and our pride. The Dyke March is organized by the Dyke March Committee, based on the Guiding Principles: created
from the 2006/2007 Community Consultations. The Dyke March Committee, the Dyke March, and all other events organized by the Dyke March Committee are trans inclusive. Dyke March Route 2009: The Dyke March 2009 will start at Church and Hayden Streets, move north on Church to Bloor, west on Bloor to Yonge and then south on Yonge to Wood St. It will head east along Wood back to Church Street.

Time:  2pm
Venue:  meeting place to be determined
Location:  TBD, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations

Showcasing vistas of our natural environment, RESPECT includes 80 remarkable aerial photographs by nine of Canada's most renowned documentary photographers.

Venue:  Harbourfront
Location:  Queen's Quay, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment; Nature & Outdoors

Featured this month are Cat Ratusny, and Bill Lasovich. The event will be hosted by Monique Barry who will contribute a few tuneful moments of her own.
Each show encourages as much variety and versatility as can be strummed into an afternoon.

Time:  4 pm - 7 pm
Venue:  Cadillac Lounge
Location:  1296 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.songwritersexpo.com
For information contact:  Monique Barry info@songwritersexpo.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

The 6th World Conference of Science Journalists in 2009 (WCSJ2009) will bring established and aspiring reporters, writers and science communicators from around the world to debate, network, develop their professional skills and report on the latest advances in science and technology.

Venue:  Central Hall, Westminster
Location:  London, UK
Website:  http://www.wcsj2009.org/
For information contact:  Julie Clayton and Sallie Robins
Phone:  +44 (0) 117 946 6284
Categories:   Science & Technology; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

This is an exploration of old Caribbean traditions and new trends. The festival also features Spanish ( Cuba, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico ) and Indo-Caribbean culinary, literary, musical and gaming rituals.

Venue:  Harbourfront
Location:  Queen's Quay, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Music

Visible from outside the Biosphere, a sphere three metres in diameter represents the average CO2 production of an automobile in one hour, while the volume of the Biosphere itself represents that of 50 cars in one year. Visitors are encouraged to reflect upon the sorry plight of the world's transportation
situation.

Venue:  Montreal
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education; Transportation & Travel

Seeding Change brings young organic farmers from Honduras, as well as youth promoting food justice in Canada, to share photos and stories from their communities.
Farming methods will be compared on both sides of the Americas with emphasis on native seeds and conserving the native soil.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Umi Cafe
Location:  610 Somerset Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.usc-canada.org
For information contact:  smohan@usc-canada.org
Phone:  613-234-6827
Categories:   Farming; Environment; International

For more than 40 years, Mariposa has been presenting world class creators and performers of folk, roots, blues, gospel, acoustic and world music traditions in a beautiful, family-friendly setting.

Venue:  Tudhope Park
Location:  Atherly Road, Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.mariposafolk.com
Phone:  (705) 326-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Northern Lights Festival Boréal is an annual folk festival in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's oldest music festival, in continuous operation since 1972.

Venue:  Bell Park
Location:  19 Grey Street, Ste 3, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.nlfbsudbury.com
Phone:  705.674.5512
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Pedal for the Planet is a KYOTO plus initiative. KYOTO plus is a national, non-partisanpetition-centered campaign for urgent federal government action on climate change.

Location:  Ottawa/ Copenhagen
Website:  http://www.kyotoplus/pedal
For information contact:  mikeb@sierraclub.ca
Phone:  613-241-4611 x235
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Environment; International

This is a solar power, near zero waste celebration of eco-friendly practices, products and services presented by 150 exhibitors in a wonderful 10 acre garden venue.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Glendale Gardens and Woodland
Location:  505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.organicislands.ca
Phone:  250-658-8148
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Science & Technology

This rally calls for fundamental changes to the federal Live-in Caregiver Program. There will be music, performers and speakers.

Time:  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Parkette beside Food Basics
Location:  Intersection Wellesley St. E. and Ontario St., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Economic Development

2nd International Youth Symposium for Biodiversity

For more info: www.biodiversitymatters.org

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.biodiversitymatters.org
Categories:   Environment; Education; Farming

In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that has been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies, USDA and FDA. Our nation's food supply is now controlled by a handful of corporations that often put profit ahead of consumer health, the livelihood of the American farmer, the safety of workers and our own environment. We have bigger-breasted chickens, the perfect pork chop, herbicide-resistant soybean seeds, even tomatoes that won't go bad, but we also have new strains of E. coli—the harmful bacteria that causes illness for an estimated 73,000 Americans annually. We are riddled with widespread obesity, particularly among children, and an epidemic level of diabetes among adults. Check the official website for movie listings

Time:  9:30pm
Venue:  Cumberland
Location:  Avenue Road, one block north of Bloor), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.foodincmovie.com/index.php
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Arts & Culture; Health/Health Care

This documentary follows a voyage of discovery, heartbreak and politicization for those defending Alberta's water against tar sands expansion, one of the largest projects in human history.

Moderated by Olivia Chow, MP

Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  506 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  chowo1c@parl.gc.ca
Phone:  416 - 533 - 2710
Categories:   Building & Construction; Economic Development; Mining & Petroleum

The Diversity and Equity Summer Leadership Institute is offered in partnership by Anima Leadership and the Canadian Race Relations. This is a cutting-edge approach that integrates emotional intelligence with anti-racism theory and conflict transformation skills. It is for managers, supervisors, educators, facilitators and diversity representatives from the public, non-profit and private sectors.

Venue:  Hockley Valley Resort
Location:  Orangeville, ON
Website:  http://animaleadership.com/programs/diversity-and-equity-leadership-institute
For information contact:  annahid@animaleadership.com
Phone:  416-462-9512 x1
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The conference reflects the increasing focus on issues concerned with ICTs in developing countries. The main aim of the conference is to examine the continuing roles of ICTs within the prevailing challenges of development faced by the region and to investigate how the technology can be adapted to improve local needs as well as to bring technology within reach of the communities.

CITA covers various areas such as data mining, high performance computing, image processing, distributed computing, language technology, wired and wireless technologies. Researchers and industry practitioners in these fields are invited to participate, to share and collaborate research works with experts in this conference.

Venue:  Hilton Kuching Hotel
Location:  Kuching, Malaysia
Website:  http://www.cita09.org/
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Social Services

Celebrating its fourth anniversary, the Caribbean Tales Film Festival this year presents the Caribbean Tales Industry Development Program, which offers industry activities such as training workshops, roundtable sessions, and panel discussions on film practice, business development and marketing, and storytelling.

Venue:  William Doo Auditorium, New College, U of T
Location:  45 Willcocks St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ledaserene@gmail.com
Phone:  416-598-1410
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Economic Development; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language

Every summer since 1995, Sunfest has brought together thousands of people of all ages and cultures for four days of exemplary music, dance, crafts and cuisine from around the globe. This unique, high profile event features over 30 top professional world music & dance and jazz ensembles based in Canada and abroad.

Venue:  Victoria Park
Location:  London, ON
Website:  http://www.sunfest.on.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This full-day seminar will prepare you for the process of managing your book from delivery of manuscript to distribution and beyond, as well as demystify what goes on behind the scenes when you hand over your manuscript. By day's end, you will be empowered with the knowledge to ensure a smooth relationship with editorial and publicity staff in producing your book.

Venue:  Bogong Theatre, Gorman House Arts Centre
Location:  Canberra, Australia
Website:  http://www.asauthors.org
Phone:  0293180877
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Publishers & Publishing

Art of Being Green features a large exhibit area, vendor trade shows, workshops, interactive displays, entertainment and local food.
Festival showcases local, provincial and national efforts to reduce greenhouse emmissions and to utilize renewable energy source.

Venue:  Middleville Fairgrounds
Location:  Lanark Highlands, ON
Website:  http://www.artofbeinggreen.com
For information contact:  green@lanarkhighlands.ca
Phone:  1-800-239-4695
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

This three-day bilingual celebration showcases 400 years of the history and legends of Canada's Métis heritage through musicians and dancers, artisans and storytellers

Venue:  Black Creek Pioneer Village
Location:  5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.blackcreek.ca
Phone:  (416) 661-6600
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Limited space available. Next seminar in August.

Website:  http://www.interect.ca
For information contact:  H. Pfaller info@interect.ca
Phone:  416-282-9992
Categories:   Economic Development; Environment; Education

Join us as we make every street a cycling street in the event called Suburban Critical Mass!
Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bike culture (and car-free culture) on the streets. Riding as a group, we create a safe haven for all riders in a space which would otherwise be a dangerzone for non-motorists. Suburban Critical Mass aims to focus attention on cycling conditions outside of Downtown. Everyone is welcome! (cyclists of all skill levels, roller-bladers, skateboarders, etc.) This event takes place on the Second Saturday of every month. Please RSVP on the Facebook event page -check the URL below! We hope to see you out there!
-Jacob

Time:  Gather 3:00 pm, Depart at 3:30 pm (duration: roughly 2 to 3 hours)
Location:  (Yonge St and Eglinton Ave, Northwest Corner) Meet near 2300 Yonge Street in front of the Yonge & Eglinton Town Centre Sign, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=109563576943&ref=nf
Categories:   Transportation & Travel; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Hobbies

Join Mike Nickerson, author of "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay" for a talk and discussion about the options from which we can choose our future.
A discussion about our changing times. We are faced today with an enormous challenge.
Human beings fill the Earth, yet, our tradition is to grow more. We must change direction and pursue a new goal - It is odd that at a time when our biggest problems are the result of our size, our leaders maintain that more growth is the solution. Like adolescents approaching adulthood, our society clings to its carefree past. Since most adults have been able to make that transformation successfully, there is good reason to believe that our society will also accept its maturity.Middleville is located between Almonte and Lanark on County Rd. 16.

Time:  tabling all weekend, presentation 3pm on the 12th
Venue:  Middleville Agricultural Society Grounds
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  dillman54@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Translate your design skills to the Web by understanding the essential building blocks. In this two-day course we'll demystify the Web 2.0 toolbox and help you build a compelling, news-driven package from scratch. We'll focus on HTML/CSS (the foundation of the Web) and how to integrate widgets from Google, Twitter, Flickr and more. We'll discuss Flash, but the focus here is on the other 90% of tools that foster online storytelling.
If it seems overwhelming, we are here to prove it is not. Before the course, we will survey participants and adapt to the group's interests and experiences. This course is a good fit for anyone at the beginner level. Intermediate users are also welcome. A spectrum of topics will be covered and we can work one-on-one with you.

Venue:  UNLV Greenspun Hall, Rm. 1125
Location:  Corner of Maryland Parkway & University Rd., Las Vegas, NV USA
Website:  http://www.snd.org
Categories:   Design; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Skills & Training

Come to the fifth annual York-Eglinton BIA/Tim Hortons Community Clean-Up Day. Volunteer to pick up litter, and get free t-shirts, gloves, hotdogs and refreshments. There will be music, displays and information on recycling and conservation, and giveaways. The Inorganic Market will also be collecting electronic waste for recycling (for a list of items accepted see the website). Saturday, July 11 from 11:30 am to 2 pm. At 1607 Eglinton Ave. W. in the Green P Parking Lot.

Time:  11:30am to 2pm
Location:  1607 Eglinton Ave. W, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  yorkbia.com
Categories:   Environment

Join committed citizens from around the globe as we explore giftedness, capacity thinking, and collaborate to create a world where everyone belongs, and everyone can contribute - no exceptions. This event is themed Creating Opportunities in Difficult Times: Together We're Better. visit the Inclusion Press website or email

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.inclusion.com/workshops.html
For information contact:  Cathy@inclusion.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

It is odd that at a time when our biggest problems are as a result of our size, our leaders maintain that growth is the solution. Like adolescents approaching adulthood, our society clings to its carefree past. Mike Nickerson will outline some of the choices that can be options for us to choose in our future
development.

Time:  3:00 pm
Venue:  Middleville Agricultural Society Grounds
Location:  Middleville, ON
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  dillman54@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Food & Beverage

The 18th Annual International Conference of the AMIC intends to "provide a critical space for both media professionals and academics to exchange knowledge and share their experiences on the role of the media in bringing about development and the new paradigms that are emerging in the digital age." It is open to academics, media industry professionals, government agencies, policymakers, regulators, UN agencies, donors, research groups, civil society organizations, independent consultants and students worldwide.

Venue:  Le MĂ©ridien Hotel
Location:  New Delhi, India
Website:  http://www.amic.org.sg/new/news_n_updates/conf2009cfp.htm
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Internet

July 13 to 19th has been proclaimed Mad Pride Week in the City of Toronto.A week of activities celebrating psychiatric survivors, consumers and mad folks will take place at Metro Hall Rotunda, CAMH (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) and PARC (Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre) and other locations. All events are free. If the City of Toronto Strike continues through Mad Pride Week, July 13-19. all Metro Hall Rotunda events will take place as planned but at May Robinson Auditorium, 20 West Lodge, one block east of Lansdowne, one block north of Queen.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.madpridetoronto.blogspot.com/
For information contact:  madpridetoronto@yahoo.com
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This year's show will explore the depths of Shakespeare's greatest love story with additional stage added to Philosopher's Walk.

Time:  8 p.m.- 10:00 pm
Venue:  Philosophers's Stage and Philosopher's Walk
Location:  80 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Nonquon River Fisheries Man. Plan: Includes recommendations on fish habitat conservation, restoration, development.
Nonquon River Watershed Man. Plan: Identifiesopportunities for restoration, preservation and stewardship, and guides potential future development

Time:  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Utica Memory Hall
Location:  13990 Marsh Hill Rd., Utica, ON
Website:  http://www.kawarthaconservation.com
Phone:  705-328-2271
Categories:   Environment; Management; Nature & Outdoors

More than half of Earths people now reside in cites. Close to two billion more will join them in the next twenty five years. Welcome to the Urban Revolution argues that the great challenges facing us in this century can and must be met with new approaches to city building. Exploring the success of vibrant urban centers such as Barcelona, Vancouver and Curitiba, Brazil, Brugmann shows readers how citizens can transform their cities from the ground up into productive, equitable and sustainable places that will continue to serve their needs as they evolve. $15 at the door.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  CafĂ©; Taste
Location:  1330 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  cco@web.ca
Phone:  416-533-1635 ext 1
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space

This Chicago Education Series program will demonstrate content planning and design strategies that can help you better serve several masters (audience segments). Editors and designers are looking to technology to help them accomplish more, but many have not changed how they think and execute with content creation, management and design.

Venue:  Association Forum of Chicagoland
Location:  10 S. Riverside Plaza, Suite 800, Chicago, Illinois
Website:  http://www.snaponline.org
For information contact:  Emily Hicks
Phone:  703-506-3285
Categories:   Design; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

The conference will bring together leading Moroccan media owners, editors, and analysts, as well as representatives of leading Moroccan Civil Society Organisations. It will be an opportunity for discussion on responsible journalism, the legal, ethical and financial reasons for inclusive reporting, and the role of the media as a forum for national dialogue on those issues. Speakers will include leading Moroccan and international experts. It is the first of two such conferences which will take place in Morocco over the next 2 years. The conference is supported by the UK Embassy in Rabat.

Location:  Rabbat, Morrocco
Website:  http://www.media-diversity.org
For information contact:  info@media-diversity.org
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

Three free days of music in beautiful Stewart Park. Local, national and world performers, music, quality artisans, fantastic food, all in the most serene atmosphere by the sparkling Tay River.

Venue:  Stewart Park
Location:  34 Herriott Street, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.ca/
Phone:  613-264-1190
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Come enjoy an evolutionary exploration into edibles, botanicals, and art forms
Floral arrangements with flowers from local organic farmer
Potted vegetables, perennial herbs, and native flowers
Botanical drawings and urban craft photo journeys
Dance performance on Pedestrian Sunday
Workshops about seeds and food security
Study space with combined libraries from urban gardening community
Local organic tasting menu and freshly squeezed organic juices

Come enjoy an evolutionary exploration into edibles, botanicals, and art forms

Venue:  Hotshot Gallery
Location:  Toronto ad hoc coalition against open pit mining plans, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Environment; Mining & Petroleum

Close to 40,000 people participate every year. This year's pre-festival will takeplace on Monday,
July 13, 2009 and will feature interactive exhibits, yoga demos, bazaar/marketplace, live entertainment and an evening concert. A parade with 35 ft. tall floats which will be hand-pulled by participants will proceed along Yonge street.

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Centre Island
Location:  Yonge & Bloor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.feedyoursoul.to
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage; Design

The conference focuses on po okela, or the commitment to excellence, in the communication of technical information. How can we best define, measure, and achieve that excellence?

Venue:  Hilton Hawaii Village
Location:  Honolulu, Hawaii
Website:  http://ewh.ieee.org
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology

Bring your kids and noisemakers to let Premier Dalton McGuinty know that parents say "no" to dirty diesel trains. Featuring a musical performance by children's entertainers Soli and Rob.

Time:  10 to 11am
Venue:  Queens Park, in front of Ontario Legislature
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cleantrain.ca/
For information contact:  histrung@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Along with the issues corresponding to the Association's various sections and working groups, the organisers of the Mexico Conference propose that the participants devote time to the discussion of a topic of great importance for world-wide coexistence: Human Rights and Communication.

Venue:  Centro Cultural Universitario Tlatelolco - UNAM
Location:  Mexico City
Website:  http://www.iamcr2009mexico.unam.mx/english/welcome.html
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Along with the issues corresponding to the Association's various sections and working groups, the organisers of the Mexico Conference propose that the participants devote time to the discussion of a topic of great importance for world-wide coexistence: Human Rights and Communication. The adoption of the United Nations (UN) Charter in 1945 and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948, obliged all States to establish, protect and enforce Human Rights at global, regional, national and local levels. Since then, the recognition of the inherent dignity and the equal and inalienable rights of every person, has forced the international community to recognise and assume its responsibility in the promotion of universal respect and the protection of human rights. Also, to guarantee the indivisibility of human rights and their interdependence with peace and development.
To promote a debate on the different issues that involves Human Rights in our societies in relation to communication and media studies, such as: the right to communicate, freedom of expression, freedom to hold opinions, freedom of information, equality of benefits from the development of technology, involvement of citizens in decision-making processes about communication and information policies, the promotion of the cultural diversity by media and NTIC 32s, the access of social groups that have historically been excluded from the public sphere -- such as women, indigenous and young people.

Location:  Mexico City, Mexico
Website:  http://www.iamcr2009mexico.unam.mx/
For information contact:  contact can be made with organization via the contact us page on conferenc
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Suzanne Swannie is a professional textile artist designer and teacher. See her weavings, tapestries and textile installations in Danish Modern.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@textilemuseum.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Design; Fashion, Clothing, Textiles

Come raise your voice against the Canadian government 32s recent decision to impose visa requirements on Mexico and the Czech Republic. This decision, made by Immigration Minister Jason Kenny, closes the door on Mexican and Czech Roma asylum-seekers fleeing racism, violence and persecution back home. It also prevents visitors from coming to Canada for tourism or to reunite with their families. Roma people in the Czech Republic have been facing escalating violence from neo-Nazi groups, and the police and legal system have not provided adequate protection. Toronto immigration lawyer Max Berger, who is acting for about 400 Roma applicants, said that the IRB has made a decision in just under 100 cases and accepted 85 per cent, an extraordinarily high rate. The general acceptance rate is about 40 per cent.
In recent months, Canada 32s own Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade has issued warnings about the rising violence in Mexico. Over 6,000 Mexicans have been killed in drug-related violence in 2008 alone, and whole villages have been forced to evacuate to escape gun battles.There will be speakers at the rally from the Roma Community Centre, the FCJ Refugee Centre, No One Is Illegal and others.

Time:  1 pm
Location:  Meet at the corner of Davenport and Perth, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416.652.7867 ext. 237
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

MyBindi.com, North America's premier on-line South Asian network of talented South Asian is thrilled to announce its 8th annual MyBindi Comedy Night featuring an all new line-up of South Asian comics.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Queen Elizabeth Theatre, CNE grounds
Location:  190 Prince's Blvd., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Syerah, Syerah@mybindi.com
Phone:  416-884-3555
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Food & Beverage

The Hillside Festival is an annual three-day, five-stage summer festival occurring in Guelph, Ontario hosting musicians, spoken word artists, workshops and more. The Hillside Festival occurs in late July on an island in Guelph Lake.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Conservation Area
Location:  Guelph Lake Island, ON
Website:  http://www.hillsidefestival.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Museums

This day raises awareness about the benefits of bogs and the need to protect and conserve these precious ecosystems. This is a funfilled event for the entire family as well as an educational one.

Time:  7 pm - 11.00 pm
Venue:  Firehall Centre for the Arts
Location:  11489 84 Avenue, Delta, BC
For information contact:  events@burnsbog.org
Phone:  604-572-0373
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Education

This year's festival promises to be bigger, better and greener than ever! Join us on July 25 & 26, 2009. Saturday July 25th will include a street-closure of Yonge street (from Dundas to Queen) with over 100 exhibitors, local food, live music, and more. Sunday July 26th is family day with events on Yonge-Dundas Square with kid friendly activities and hands-on fun for the whole family. What happens when you mix hundreds of green products and services with live music and local foods - and invite everyone in Toronto: The Toronto Green Festival

Venue:  Yonge and Dundas Square
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontofestival/index.htm
Categories:   Environment; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

As Canada's national women's theatre since 1979, Nightwood has launched many of the leading theatre artists such as Ann-Marie Macdonald.
Nightwood is a national theatre for the purpose of mentoring women.

Time:  3:00 pm
Venue:  Tapestry/Nightwood New Work Studio
Location:  55 Mill treet, The Cannery, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nightwoodtheatre.net
For information contact:  rebecca@nightwoodtheatre.net
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Women; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

The meeting will go over the new book by Barry Saunders,:"The Green Zone", regarding the ecological damage of war. Future meetings will be planned on the subject including a banner over the Gardiner Expressway.

Time:  7:30 pm
Location:  St. Clair and Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  torontocodepink@yahoo.ca
Phone:  416-960-1897
Categories:   Environment; Military; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The Toronto Video Activist Collective (TVAC) is proud to present THE BEST OF VIDEOACTIVE - a compilation of the very best direct-action short videos from the seminal "VideoActive" video zine. Come celebrate the tenth anniversary of "VideoActive" with our first-ever DVD release - featuring highlights from Reclaim the Streets to the Pope Squat, from Pussy Palace to TTC subway parties - and from Quebec City to Argentina.
Admission $5 Or free with purchase of DVD ($20)
And on Facebook, please RSVP:
http://www.facebook.com/events.php#/event.php?eid=108682469752

Time:  7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Venue:  Innis Town Hall, U of T
Location:  2 Sussex Street at St. George, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  tvactoronto@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture

A perfect gem of a folk festival.

Location:  P.O. Box 2502, Clarendon, ON
Phone:  1.613.279.2610
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

About 40 youth, ages 13 - 19 with an active interest in the eco-future of their communities will participate in workshops, awareness activities, food and fun.

Venue:  Marguerite Centre
Location:  Pembroke, ON
Website:  http://www.ecopulse.org
For information contact:  Dominica McPherson dominica@ecopulse.org
Phone:  613-732-9926
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This free festival, now in its sixteenth year, is patterned after European festivals whereby the day's events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core.The festivals' focus is on traditional forms of folk music and dance from a variety of cultures.

Venue:  various
Location:  P.O. BOX 22148, Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com/festival.htm
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This is a new eco-friendly festival featuring environmentally friendly fun for the whole family (canoeing, cycling and heritage events). Also this event is at Ontario's first UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Venue:  Rideau Canal
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.rideaucanalfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@rideaucanal.ca
Phone:  613-288-0970
Categories:   Environment; Education; Food & Beverage

This event contains a focused program of technical presentations and courses on photovoltaic cell technologies plus R&D of solar concentrator, solar hydrogen and other illumination systems.
This is a mixture of academic and application oriented programs.

Location:  San Diego, Calif., USA
Website:  http://spie.org/solar-energy.xml?WT.mc
For information contact:  customer service@spie.org
Phone:  1 360 676 3290
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Skills & Training

The annual conference will feature four seminars and a luncheon keynote by prominent Christian minority journalists. The fee of 50 US dollars will include the talks, author books and lunch.

Venue:  Tampa Convention Center
Location:  Tampa, Florida
Website:  http://www.worldji.com
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Religious

Cynics argue that the scientific method cannot yield objective outcomes. They assert that such knowledge is relative to a given culture or social group. This year's toolbox will consider these and other questions about the role of science.

Venue:  Eugene Campus, Univ. of Oregon
Location:  East 15th Ave., Eugene, Oregon
Website:  http://www.csicop.org
Categories:   Science & Technology; Social Services; Religious

A solidarity rally for Bil'in village has been called in Montreal to protest the recent arrest of Palestinian activist Mohammad Khatib and the ongoing nighttime raids on Bil'in being carried out by the Israeli military.
In the early morning hours on Monday, Israeli military forces wearing combat paint and masks invaded the West Bank village of Bil'in. Israeli soldiers raided several homes, arresting two children and five adults including Mohammad Khatib from the Bil'in Popular Committee Against the Wall and Settlements.
In June 2009 Mohammed Khatib traveled to Canada for preliminary hearings in a historic lawsuit launched by Bil'in village against two Quebec-based companies, Green Park International and Green Mount International, both involved in constructing illegal Israeli-only settlements on the lands of
the Palestinian village of Bil'in. Khatib also spoke to Canada's major media outlets and public in eleven Canadian cities.
At present time Mohammed Khatib remains in Israeli custody although no charges have been brought against Khatib or the other Palestinians arrested, including the children.
"Mohmmad Khatib and Adib Abu Rahme along with other leaders of the Palestinian popular struggle are being targeted because they mobilize Palestinians to resist non-violently," outlines Abdullah Abu Rahme, coordinator of Bil'in's popular committee, "the fact is that the Apartheid Wall and the settlements built on Palestinian land are illegal under international law."

Time:  noon
Venue:  Indigo Bookstore
Location:  corner of St. Catherine & McGill college (metro McGill), Montreal, QC
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Byron Bay Writers Festival had its beginnings in 1997, when a small group of locals led by Chris Hanley wondered whether authors might accept an invitation to spend a winter's weekend in Byron Bay. They did, and an audience of two hundred locals enjoyed a gathering of fifty Australian writers. Since then, the Festival has grown from a single venue event to fill four huge marquees and venues around town and sells 45,000 individual tickets. The guest list now numbers more than one hundred and over the years the most significant and respected contemporary Australian writers have participated through lectures, lunches, panels, conversations, launches and readings.

The focus of the program is firmly on Australian writing, with recognition of our physical place in the world through the inclusion of Indonesian and Asian authors. The Byron Bay Writers Festival enjoys a close relationship with the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and believes that through words and ideas, bridges are formed that cross cultures and schisms. Fundamentally, the Festival provides a forum for intelligent discussion and guests are invited to address the issues that matter to them as writers and which necessarily concern us all. It is a celebration of the vitality of thought and creativity with a healthy emphasis on fun.

Venue:  Belongil Fields
Location:  Byron Bay, Australia
Website:  http://www.byronbaywritersfestival.com
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture

Folk Rendezvous

Venue:  various
Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music