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Below are groups and resources (books, articles, websites, etc.) related to this topic. Click on an item’s title to go its resource page with author, publisher, description/abstract and other details, a link to the full text if available, as well as links to related topics in the Subject Index. You can also browse the Title, Author, Subject, Chronological, Dewey, LoC, and Format indexes, or use the Search box. Results84 Connexions Library29 Connexions Directory of Groups & Websites 6 Sources Experts & Spokespersons 3 Sources Library 8 From the Connexions Archives Connexions LibraryAh-Hah!: A New Approach to Popular Education  Book 1983 AH-HAH seminars are designed to organize groups of comman interests, especially workers, to come to a common understanding.
Allow the Water Desroches, Leonard Book 1996 The author shares his Christian vision of radical social transformation to develop a society based on the gospels of Jesus. Included are the stories of famous others who have also gone through social... Beating Back the Corporate Attack: Socialism and the struggle for global justice Clement, Chris; La Botz, Dan; Luce, Stephanie; Post, Charlie Book 2000 Our movement is calling for a new direction -- for democratic control of our political life, and for democratic control over the most important aspects of the economy. Why should handful of the super-... Biggest Strike In China's History Enters 6th Day: Police Arrested Organizers, Workers Battle SWAT Troops Article 2014 The largest strike in China's history has entered the sixth day, defying state attempts to repress workers struggling against economic and social injustice. Police arrested several organizers of the s... Canada: Activists Face the Future: Against The Current vol. 91 Moorsom, Toby Article 2001 Electoral politics present challenging problems for labor movements all over the world. In the absence of strong working class parties, labor activists are often compelled to support parties that impl... Canada's Great Divide: The politics of the growing gap between rich and poor in the 1990s Yalnizyan, Armine Book 2000 Over the course of the 1990s, Canada's growing gap has become a slippery slope for a growing number of middle income familes sliding towards the bottom of the income ladder. Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 2, Number 4 - November 1977 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1977 Canadian Information Sharing Service: Volume 3, Number 1 - February 1978 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Carol L. McAllister (1947-2007): Against The Current vol. 131 Le Blanc, Paul Article 2007 I remember meeting Carol on a public transit bus, I believe in 1980 –- when, almost out of the blue, she approached me and started talking to me about Central America. She recognized me from some earl... The Case for Grassroots Archives Diemer, Ulli Article 2012 Grassroots archives play a valuable role in what has been called "the battle of memory". People's history projects such as grassroots archives preserve and share stories of resistance, hidden historie... Coalitions for Justice: The Story of Canada's Interchurch Coalitions Lind, Christopher & Mihevc, Joe Book Connexions: Volume 3, Number 6 - December 1978 - Unemployment/Chomage Serial Publication (Periodical) 1978 Connexions: Volume 4, Number 1 - February 1979 - National Security/Securite Nationale Serial Publication (Periodical) 1979 Connexions: Volume 6, Number 4 - November 1981 - Unorganized Workers/Travailleurs Non-Organises Serial Publication (Periodical) 1981 Connexions: Volume 7, Number 2 - May 1982 - Canada-Latin America/Le Canada-L'Amerique Latine Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 Connexions: Volume 7, Number 3 - July 1982 - Prairie Region/Region des Prairies Serial Publication (Periodical) 1982 Connexions: Volume 8, Number 2 - Summer 1983 - Toward a New Economy Serial Publication (Periodical) 1983 Connexions: Volume 9, Number 2 - Summer 1984 - Rights and Liberties - A Digest of Resources & Groups for Social Serial Publication (Periodical) 1984 Connexions: Volume 10, Number 1 - Spring 1986 - The Arts and Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1986 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 1 - Spring 1987 - A Digest of Resources and Groups for Social Change Serial Publication (Periodical) 1987 Connexions: Volume 11, Number 2 - Winter 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Annual 1989: A Social Change Sourcebook: Information and ideas about social and environmental alternatives Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Book 1989 The Connexions Annual is simultaneously a reference book and an introduction to the world of social and environmental alternatives. Connexions Annual 1994: A Sourcebook of Social and Environmental Alternatives Diemer, Ulli (ed.) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1994 Simultaneously a reference book and an introduction to the world of social and environmental alternatives. The bulk of the Annual is devoted to listings of grassroots groups. It also contains a series... The Connexions Annual: Introductions to the directory & its sections Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 This Annual is dedicated to the idea that change is both necessary and possible. Its main intent is practical: to provide information about groups across Canada who are working at society's grassroots... Connexions Annual Resource and Reading List Article 1989 A short and selective list of resources on issues addressed in the Connexions Annual, such as environment, education, peace, interntional development, women's issues, urban issues, housing, human rig... Connexions Calendar Website Listings of events organized by or relevant to groups and individuals working for social change.
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Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 1 - Fall 1988 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1988 Connexions Digest: Volume 12, Number 2 - Issue 48 - Winter 1988-89 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 50 - December 1989 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 Connexions Digest: Issue 51 - May 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 52 - August 1990 - A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1990 Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Digest: Issue 54 - February 1992- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Connexipedia: The Connexions Social Justice Encyclopedia Website More than 1,000 articles on activism, radicalism, resistance, solidarity, social justice, events, movements, organizations, and people. Critique of Nonviolent Politics: From Mahatma Gandhi to the Anti-Nuclear Movement Ryan, Howard Book 1984 Ryan accepts that sometimes nonviolence can be effective, but says that sometimes it is not: "a principled insistence on nonviolence can in some circumstances be dangerous to progressive social moveme... Dying for Growth: Global Inequality and the Health of the Poor Kim, Jin Yong, Millen, Joyce, Irwin, Alex & Gershman, John Book Faith in Action: The Canadian Churches' Ecumenical Coalitions for Social Justice MacAdam, Murray Article 1995 Sponsored by the major Canadian churches and working in areas ranging from international development, refugees and human rights issues abroad, to native concerns and poverty in Canada, the ecumenical ... Fighting for Hope: Organizing to Realize Our Dreams Kuyek, Joan Newman Book 1990 Detailed information and advice on how to organize a group for social change. Fighting Subpoenas and Gag Orders in Iowa: Against The Current vol. 110 Omidvar, Iraj Article 2004 More than two months have passed since federal officials withdrew the grand jury subpoenas against four peace activists and Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa. The withdrawal of the subpoenas and th... Getting Started on Social Analysis in Canada: Third Edition Czerny, Michael; Swift, Jamie Book 1984 See also CX2933.
Global Labor: Socialist Register 2001: Book review Fletcher, Bill Jr. Article 2001 For all intents and purposes, I discovered the Socialist Register during the early '90s. When I say "discovered" I, of course, do not mean that I was the first to come across it. Rather, having heard ... Globalization and Feminism: Against The Current vol. 135 Hubler, Angela E. Article 2008 In the concluding chapter of this innovative and insightful anthology, Torry Dickinson and Robert Schaeffer argue that “A key development for both theory and politics has been that the intersection of... The Importance of Journalism and Communications to Social Movements Sicilia, Javier Article 2012 Remarks of Javier Sicilia to the School of Authentic Journalism. In the Tiger's Mouth: An empowerment guide for social action Shields, Kimberly Book 1992 Information for ordinary people to become activists for social change. Is that an archive in your basement... or are you just hoarding?: Sources News Release Article 2012 Are you an 'accidental archivist'? Have you been saving the publications and documents produced by the social justice projects you've been involved in? Then Connexions would like to hear from you. Jewish Canadians Concerned About Suppression of Criticism of Israel Article 2009 We are Jewish Canadians concerned about all expressions of racism, anti-Semitism, and social injustice. We believe that the Holocaust legacy "Never again" means never again for all peoples. It is a tr... Journey of an Unrepentant Socialist Kneen, Brewster Book 2014 Kneen describes his book as his “political theological autobiography.” The book is a personal life-story with a focus on the 1950s and '60s, coming from someone who was active in the peace and social ... A Left Voice in Pakistan: Against The Current vol. 131 Tariq, Farooq Article 2007 Following the October 18 attack on the massive procession into Karachi welcoming Benazir Bhutto back from an eight-year exile, Farooq Tariq, General Secretary of the Labour Party Pakistan, expressed h... Liberation, Then What?: Against The Current vol. 124 Webber, Jeffery R. Article 2006 In a lucid contribution to our understanding of contemporary Africa, David Seddon and Leo Zeilig recently charted that continent's two waves of popular protest and class struggle over the last 40 year... Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if We Want to Stay Nickerson, Michael Book 2006 The failure to reduce green house gas emissions, the success of efforts to curb ozone depletion, causes related to prosperity and social justice are just some the topics covered. By using the example ... Manifestos, Programs, Visions: Selected Manifestos - Political Statements - Programs Website 1649 A selection of left manifestos, programs, poltical statements and visions from the 1600s to today. Memory as Resistance: Grassroots Archives and the Battle of Memory: Preservation as subversion: Do grassroots archives have a future? Article 2012 CONNEXIONS and Beit Zatoun are spotlighting grassroots archives this November with an open house and networking event November 24, a talk and discussion November 27, and an exhibit (November 16-27). G... The Movement Comes to Jena: Against The Current vol. 131 Dubinsky, Joanna Article 2007 The humid air felt electric as the sun ascended over the hundreds of buses idling a 20-mile stretch of Louisiana Route 49, the gateway to the rural hometown of the Jena 6. It was 6 AM, September 20, 2... Native Rights in Canada Cumming, Peter A. Book 1972 A report on the legal rights of the natives of Canada. The Politics of Nonviolent Action: Part Two: The Methods of Nonviolent Action Sharp, Gene Book 1973 An encyclopedic treatment of the theory and practice of nonviolence, with a detailed examination of 198 specific methods of the technique — illustrated with actual cases — within the broad classes of ... Quotes about Activism Unclassified Race and Class: What the Jena 6 Case Shows: Against The Current vol. 131 Miah, Malik Article 2007 Some 50,000 people converged on the small Louisiana town of Jena on September 20. The protest shook up not only the two-stoplight town but sent a loud siren across the country. The 85% white populatio... Radical Digressions Diemer, Ulli Website 2006 Ulli Diemer's website/blog featuring comment from a radical left-libertarian Marxist perspective.
A Record of Resistance: Against The Current vol. 121 Feeley, Dianne Article 2006 Here is a stunning book, filled with photographs that record the suffering and strength of the indigenous population in the Guatemalan countryside over the past 15 years. In short essays and photos Ou... Religion and the Rise of Labor and Black Detroit: Against The Current vol. 134 Higbee, Mark Article 2008 Historians and other scholars have given Detroit plentiful attention, including some very important books, yet in this vital new study Angela Dillard manages to approach the Motor City’s past in sever... A Reluctant Memoir of the '50s and '60s: Against The Current vol. 134 Le Blanc, Paul Article 2008 I have been asked to write a memoir that would give a sense of the old left/new left realities of the 1950s and ‘60s. That seems quite odd to me (why would I be writing such a thing?), until I look in... Resource Manual for A Living Revolution: A Handbook of Skills & Tools for Social Change Activists Coover, Virginia, Deacon, Ellen, Esser, Charles, Moore, Christopher Book 1977 A manual for people who are concerned or angered by the deterioration of our society and who, because they have some sense that their efforts can have an effect on change, are looking for tools to tra... Resources For Radicals: An Annual Review of Books and Publications for Those Active in Movements for Social Change Burch, Brian Book 1997 An annotated list of resources -- books and periodicals -- for people working for non-violent social change. Servizi di condivisione dell'informazione Connexions: Connexipedia Article 2008 Connexions (nome intero Servizi di condivisione dell'informazione Connexion [Connexions Information Sharing Services]) è la biblioteca centrale online e l'archivio dei movimenti per i cambiamenti soci... Seven News Serial Publication (Periodical) 1970 Seven News (7 News) was a community newspaper published in the area of Toronto east of downtown which at the time was known as Ward 7. Seven News was published from 1970 to 1985. Seven News is no long... Social Movements/Social Change: The Politics and Practice of Organizing - Socialist Studies 4 Cunningham, Frank; Findlay, Sue; Kadar, Marlene, et.al. Book 1988 This collection of essays covers movements related to labour, ecology, childcare, peace, disability, gay rights, and access to abortion. The Struggle for Social Justice in B.C.: Helena Gutteridge, the Unknown Reformer Howard, Irene Book 1993 The biography of Helena Guttteridge, who worked for women's rights and worker's rights from the period just before the start of the First World War until the late 1930's. The Unjust Society Cardinal, Harold Book 1969 Attacks Canada's governments for their treatment of Native People and calls for just solutions.
The Ursula Franklin Reader: Pacifism as a Map Franklin, Ursula; Swenarchuk, Michelle Book 2006 A prominent Canadian peace activist discusses peace, technology, justice and women's issues in a collection of essays, speeches and unpublished musings. What Do We Do Now? Building a Social Movement in the Aftermath of Free Trade Diemer, Ulli Article 1989 We have the potential to create a social movement in this country that goes beyond single-issue organizing to work toward an integrated vision of a more just and caring society. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesAlternatives - Action & Communication Network for International Development Alternatives, Action and Communication Network for International Development, is a non-governmental, international solidarity organization. Alternatives works to promote justice and equality amongst i... Boiling Frog Promote and distribute activist and independent media committed to issues such as: environment, social justice, poverty, human rights, war, peace, globalization, direct action, etc.
Attend, support, ... Caledon Institute of Social Policy Our work in social policy research, analysis and public education focuses on poverty and social policy, covering areas such as income security, taxation, social spending, employment and poverty analys... Canadian Centre for Social Justice - Social Justice Issues Canadian Peace Alliance The Canadian Peace Alliance is the largest umbrella peace organization in Canada. Founded in 1985, the Canadian Peace Alliance has 150 groups and promotes concerted action towards disarmament, demil... Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women CRIAW is a national organization that promotes and disseminates feminist research through: a Bank of Researchers; research grants, awards and prizes; publication of research papers and research tools;... Ceasefire.ca Ceasefire is an initiative run by the Polaris Institute whose misson is to provide people with web-based tools to take political action, promote peace and social justice. Centre for Social Justice The CSJ conducts research, educates and advocates to narrow the gap in income, wealth and power and enhance peace and human security. It does this by bringing together academics, labour unions, faith... Citizens for Public Justice CPJ is a national organization promoting justice in Canadian public affairs, responding politically to God's call for love toward our neighbour and responsibility for our environment. We use research,... Communitarian Network A coalition of individuals and organizations who have come together to shore up the moral, social, and political environment.
Connexions Information Sharing Services Connexions provides information and services for advocacy groups, voluntary and non-profit organizations, and individuals, who are working for social and economic justice, environmental responsibility... Council of Canadians We believe that we Canadians should control our natural resources, our energy, our water, and our culture. We believe the important political and economic decisions that decide our future should be ma... Food Banks Canada National umbrella group for Canadian food banks, distributed nearly 9 million pounds of food in 2003 to member food banks in all provinces. Works to promote the eradication of hunger and poverty in Ca... Grassroots.org The mission of Grassroots.org is to spread important and actionable social information and provide free services to non-profit organizations. This is bolstered by the belief that common people must ac... Idealist Idealist is a project of Action Without Borders, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with offices in the United States and Argentina. Idealist is an interactive site where people and organization... Infact Canada/Infant Feeding Action Coalition To promote better infant and maternal health by protecting breastfeeding and fostering appropriate infant feeding practices in Canada and internationally. KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives KAIROS brings together churches and religious organziations to respond to issues of common concern, advocate for social change and join faith with action for social transformation. JoelKovel.org Featuring the writings of Joel Kovel on social justice, ecology, Zionism and other topics. Macrocosm USA Macrocosm USA strives to present solutions and holistic approaches to urgent social and environmental problems and provide materials to aid in understanding the social and environmental sciences. As a... Marxists Internet Archive Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable.
MATCH International To promote the welfare of women in Canada and overseas, by funding projects, while ephasizing a feminist vision of development. Monbiot.com George Monbiot's Web site.
Neighbourhood Link Support Services Advocates for seniors' rights, comments on government policies, and provides services, programming, and supportive housing in east Toronto.
New Internationalist New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. Ontario Coalition Against Poverty OCAP is a direct-action anti-poverty organization based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We mount grassroots political campaigns against regressive government policies as they affect poor and working peop... Peace Magazine Bimonthly publication focusing on peace and justice from a multi-partisan perspective. Winchevsky Centre (Morris Winchevsky School) The Winchevsky Centre is a progressive secular Jewish community centre offering intergenerational cultural and educational opportunities emphasizing Jewish history and traditions. Programs reflect a s... Zatoun Zatoun is a NGO which brings fair trade olive oil from occupied Palestine. It highlights the plight of Palestinian farmers and the destruction of their livelihood. Olive oil is a basic food which remi... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryThe Connexions Directory A Directory of Social and Environmental Alternatives An electronic directory of Canadian non-profit advocacy organizations concerned with social and environmental issues; indexed by subject. Connexions Library Subject Index 1975 A comprehensive subject index of documents in the Connexions Library. Social determinants of health Sources Select Resources Encyclopedia Social determinants of health are the economic and social conditions under which people live which determine their health. From the Connexions ArchivesThe Connexions Annual 1989: A Social Change Sourcebook Information and Ideas About Social and Environmental Alternatives Diemer, Ulli (ed) Serial Publication (Periodical) 1989 The 1989 edition of the Canadian directory of grassroots groups working for social and environmental alternatives. Marxists Internet Archive Website Large archive of the writings of Marx and Engels and of others in the Marxist tradition. Searchable. New Internationalist Serial Publication (Periodical) New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. The Red Menace A libertarian socialist newsletter Serial Publication (Periodical) 1975 Articles on topics such as socialism, Marxism, anarchism, work, popular education, organizing, wages for housework, Leninism, bureaucracy, hierarchy, jargon, prostitution, obscenity, science fiction, ... |
