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2014


Honour The Treaties Round Dance
January 12, 2014
Toronto, ON
Idle No More Toronto is sending out this call for Hand drummers, singers, and dancers to join us for a Honour The Treaties Round Dance in support of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation Case against the Tar Sands. Neil Young and Diana Krall who are in solidarity with this cause are doing this      Show more . . .


Brainstorm session for Social Justice Open Studio
January 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
Do you like to make things? Around other people who are also making things? For the revolution? Come out to the brainstorm session for the new social justice open studio sessions! This will be a regular time to come together, make work, get feedback, and collaborate. Join us as we explore and      Show more . . .


Coldsnap - The Prince George Winter Music Festival
January 24, 2014 to February 01, 2014
Prince George, BC
Coldsnap is one of Canada’s premiere winter music festivals, and one of the top cultural events in British Columbia. From its beginnings in 2008 it has been featured as a Globe and Mail top pick, a Westworld destination, a CBC concerts series, and the centrepiece of “Coldsnap      Show more . . .


Big Surveillance Demands Big Privacy
January 28, 2014
Toronto, ON
Surveillance is a global issue, with personal information being shared across jurisdictions, at times in a manner that contravenes the most basic principles of privacy and freedom. Canadians can no longer be complacent and criticize the United States for allowing the NSA so much unsupervised power.      Show more . . .


Be The Change Film + Discussion Series - Growing Cities
January 28, 2014
Collingwood, ON
Be The Change Documentary Film Series was created in 2008 to educate and inspire the local community into action where it relates to our fragile ecosystem and what each of us can do to help preserve it. Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation and Elephant Thoughts are working together along with      Show more . . .


Can We Afford Ford More Years
January 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
What is the Class-Composition of Ford Nation?      Show more . . .


33rd Annual Guelph Organic Conference 2014
January 30, 2014 to February 02, 2014
Guelph, ON
Canada's premiere organic event.      Show more . . .


Milestones in Jewish-Catholic relations
February 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
This seminar will explore some significant advances in Catholic-Jewish relations since the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s. Facilitated by Sr. Lucy Thorson NDS, a specialist in Jewish-Christian relations.      Show more . . .


Ludicrous Peacemaking
February 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Imagine enemy insurgents playing together. Playing. Play changes everything, making possible risky moves towards peace and reconciliation, from the battle line to the assembly line, the board room to the classroom, the kitchen to the commons.      Show more . . .


Activism 101
February 12, 2014
Toronto, ON
*Free Workshop*Everyone is Welcome*      Show more . . .


Upwind Downwind 2014 Conference: Built Environment- Foundation for Cleaner Air
February 24, 2014
Hamilton, ON
The 2014 Upwind Downwind Conference: Built Environment - Foundation for Cleaner Air will take place on Monday February 24th, 2014 at the Sheraton hotel in downtown Hamilton.      Show more . . .


National Day of Action with rallies in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and London
February 28, 2014
Toronto, ON
National Day of Action with rallies in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and London      Show more . . .


Get Pampered for Peace
March 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
Drop in anytime to help support the Toronto VOW members in their UN Delegation of the 58th Commission on the Status of Women. Prepare to relax and have fun at this unique fundraiser with: aromatherapy, reflexology, tarot card readings, head & shoulder massages, mini manicures, sugar scrubs, healthy      Show more . . .


Social Media as a Civic Engagement Tool
March 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
Juggling work, family and other commitments can make it difficult to stay on top of your city's politics, but the internet and social media have made it easier than ever to be civically engaged. Can't make it to a Council meeting? Follow the live-stream from the comfort of your home or office. No      Show more . . .


World Wildlife Day
March 03, 2014
The United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 3 March as World Wildlife Day to celebrate and raise awareness of the world's wild fauna and flora. The date is the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973,      Show more . . .


Transit Matters: The history of the TTC and how to improve our transit system today
March 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join MPP Jonah Schein and TTCriders to learn about the history of our public transit system in Toronto. Dr. Tony Turrittin, a local historian, will speak about how the TTC was formed and how it became the system we know today, while TTCriders will speak about ways to improve out transit system      Show more . . .


Free the Cuban Five
March 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Toronto Friends of the Five Committee will demand immediate justice and freedom for the remaining antiterrorist fighters imprisoned in U.S. federal prisons, joining people who will also be rallying in front of U.S. Embassies and U.S. Consulates in other Canadian cities, the United States and      Show more . . .


Free the Cuban Five
March 05, 2014
Ottawa, ON
It's almost the time of month again to show our solidarity with the Cuban Five. We are meeting from 5pm until 6pm at the Embassy Please join us whenever you can at or after 5pm.      Show more . . .


What is happening in Venezuela: myths and facts
March 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Since February 12th, when demonstrations against the Government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela turned violent, Venezuela has been in the spotlight of media around the World.      Show more . . .


New Working Class Leadership and the Prospects for Socialist Politics in South Africa.
March 06, 2014
Toronto, ON
Come and hear NUMSA's General Secretary, Irvin Jim, on:      Show more . . .


Anti-Racist Organizing for Collective Liberation
March 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
Chris Crass is a longtime organizer working to build powerful working class-based, feminist, multiracial movements for collective liberation. Throughout the 1990s, he was an organizer with Food Not Bombs, an economic justice anti-poverty group, strengthening the direct action-based anti-capitalist      Show more . . .


Emergency Response to NEB decision: This Friday at noon, Queens Park
March 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
The National Energy Board (NEB) is expected to come out with their decision on Line 9 on Thursday night. As the NEB has approved 99.9% of all tar sands related projects, we expect their decision to be a rubber stamp.      Show more . . .


International Women's Day
March 08, 2014
International Women's Day observed throughout the world.      Show more . . .


International Women's Day
March 08, 2014
Toronto, ON
Rally: 11am March: 1pm Fair: 1:30pm (55 Gould Street, Ryerson University) Theme: Women Taking Power      Show more . . .


Internaional Womern's Day Fair
March 08, 2014
Toronto, ON
Fair starts at 1:30pm      Show more . . .


Annual General Meeting (AGM)
March 08, 2014
Winnipeg, MB
This AGM marks the third annual general meeting since the federal government unilaterally cancelled its funding agreement with the organization in 2011. Without funding the organization has continued to operate on a volunteer basis, coordinating national caucuses on issues ranging from mining to      Show more . . .


Crisis Image Archives Exhibition
March 08, 2014
Baltimore MD USA
On Saturday March 8, from 12pm - 6pm the Alternative Press Center Library (APC) will open its doors to the public for the first time since its recent return to Baltimore. In conjunction with the Fifth Annual Publications and Multiples Fair, the APC will exhibit two powerful collections of printed      Show more . . .


The Once and Future Great Lakes Country
March 09, 2014
Toronto, ON
A new book by Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) Chief Science Officer and National Director of Conservation Operations, John Riley, presents a detailed accounting of the geologic, natural and human history of the Great Lakes Region - an area that, according to Riley, "now supports a population of      Show more . . .


Are we Wisconsin?
March 10, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Join us for a screening of the award-winning documentary "We Are Wisconsin" followed by discussion of ongoing attacks on labour in British Columbia.      Show more . . .


Left Alternatives to Social Democracy
March 16, 2014
Toronto, ON
DescriptionSpeakers: Leo Panitch, Roger Rashi, Adolph Reed.      Show more . . .


Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference
March 18, 2014 to March 21, 2014
Vancouver, BC
The Gathering Our Voices Aboriginal Youth Conference is hosted by the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC) and their Provincial Aboriginal Youth Council (BCAAFC - PAYC). The Conference will be held from March 18-21, 2014 in Vancouver, BC on the shared traditional territory of      Show more . . .


Prosecutor: Film and discussion about Luis Moreno-Ocampo and first trial of the International Criminal Court
March 20, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for a free public screening / lecture by Barry Stevens, Film maker featuring "Prosecutor:" A film and discussion about Luis Moreno-Ocampo and first trial of the International Criminal Court.      Show more . . .


Pathways to Privacy Symposium: Helping Canadians Find Pathways to Privacy
March 20, 2014 to March 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
CCLA and its partners present two events. The first is a public panel discussion on surveillance and privacy issues affecting Canadians, on Thursday March 20th at 6 :30pm. The second is a full-day research symposium, Helping Canadians Find Pathways to Privacy, funded by the Contributions Grant      Show more . . .


Be Alternative: Student and indpendent media
March 21, 2014 to March 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Dialog newspaper at George Brown College is hosting a spring conference focused on bringing together campus and community journalists working in alternative and independent media. The conference will feature a mix of keynote speakers, panel discussions, skills workshops and socials. More details      Show more . . .


Stop the Liberal War on The Poor
March 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
Raise the Rates March to the Ontario Liberal Party Convention      Show more . . .


Annual Vancouver Outlook Fundraising Supper
March 23, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, will speak on, "Indigenous Title and Rights and Harper's Federal Policies." Entertainment by folk singers, the Re:Sisters.      Show more . . .


GLOBE 2014
March 26, 2014 to March 28, 2014
Vancouver, BC
13th Biennial GLOBE Conference & Trade Fair on Business & the Environment      Show more . . .


Seasick: When Oil and Water Don't Mix
March 27, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for a free public lecture by: Alanna Mitchell, Journalist and author. Alanna Mitchell is an award-winning Canadian journalist, and author, who writes about science and social trends. She is a global thinker who specializes in investigative reporting.      Show more . . .


Workers' History Museum Trivia Night
March 29, 2014
Stittsville, ON
Think you know it all? Prove it at Workers' History Museum Trivia Night! $10 per person/4-6 Players per team!      Show more . . .


National Day of Action for a New Health Accord
March 31, 2014
Ottawa, ON
End of health accord between the provinces and federal government marked by community protest in Ottawa and across Ontario.      Show more . . .


Line 9 Snake Walk
March 31, 2014
London, ON
Line 9 Snake Walk. It will start at 5:00pm with speeches at the Forks of the Thames, come across the bridge, and walk all the way down Dundas Street to the east Village Coffee House. This is London's rally against Line 9 and the first time we have walked the Snake in London.      Show more . . .


Holler For Health Care!
March 31, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join a star studded line up of performing artists including John Alcorn, Ben Bass, Brent Carver, Shirley Douglas, Robin Duke, Jayne Eastwood, Mary Lou Fallis, Kathy Greenwood, Art Hindle, David Huband, Tabby Johnson, Ray Landry, Jani Lauzon, Napalm the Magnificent, Judy Marshak, Nora McLellan, Amy      Show more . . .


Silence is Gold
April 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join Cinema Politica at the Bloor for this Toronto premiere screening co-presented with the National Film Board of Canada, the Mining Injustice Solidarity Network, Protest Barrick and POV Magazine. Guest speakers, including Sakura Saunders, will be in attendance.      Show more . . .


Women Shaping the Future: Report back from the UN CSW
April 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us to hear the report-back from the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) delegates to the 58th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York City.      Show more . . .


Refugees: Silent Witnesses to War
April 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for a free public lecture by: Mary Jo Leddy, Founder of Romero House for refugees, Adjunct Professor of Theology at Regis College on Refugees: Silent Witnesses to War. Mary Jo Leddy is a Canadian writer, speaker, theologian and social activist. In 1975, Dr Leddy became founding editor of      Show more . . .


Elder Mediation: Dispute Resolution for Our Aging Population
April 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
Changes in demographics bring new opportunities, and nothing could be more relevant to the Alternative Dispute Resolution Community than the aging of the baby boomers and the emerging tsunami of challenges and opportunities relating to the elderly that is about to hit. The question is, "will you be      Show more . . .


14th Annual Halton Eco Festival
April 05, 2014
Oakville, ON
14th annual environmental fair promotes biodiversity in Halton Region and around the world by featuring exotic animals, reptiles and birds of prey      Show more . . .


Unity for the Climate - Launch Event
April 05, 2014
Sidney, BC
Join the send-off for Joseph Boutilier's 5,000km unicycle journey to Ottawa to call for government action on climate change, respect for First Nations treaties and inherent land rights and an end to the muzzling of publicly-funded scientists. Featuring live music from emcee Nostic, Inglewood Blues      Show more . . .


Energy East: Our Risk, Their Reward Ontario Tour
April 07, 2014 to April 16, 2014
Canada, ON
The Council of Canadians, with local partners, will be visiting communities across Ontario to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East pipeline is all risk and little reward for Ontarians.      Show more . . .


Film: The Dream - Martin Luther King in Palestine
April 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
"Al Helm" means "the Dream" in Arabic. This dynamic and complex work elegantly displays the timeless inspiration of Martin Luther King's struggle for human rights. It is a cinematic wonder that dives into the heart of the non-violent Palestinian struggle for self determination without polemics.      Show more . . .


Ottawa Living Green Expo
April 12, 2014 to April 13, 2014
Ottawa, ON
The 2nd Annual Living Green Expo is back and being held on April 12th and 13th 2014 at the Ottawa Convention Centre. This will be the region’s largest green and healthy living consumer show with a substantial reach of motivated consumers.      Show more . . .


Urban and Emergency Survival
April 12, 2014 to April 13, 2014
Toronto, ON
How prepared are you for the unexpected? There are so many situations that can catch us off guard and with a little bit of preparation mixed with some strategy and training, a potential life threatening situation can become manageable, and a miserable scenario may even become enjoyable. Topics      Show more . . .


Celebrate Resistance Party
April 13, 2014
Toronto, ON
Please join us as we Celebrate Resistance on Sunday April 13th. Doors Open at 6 pm / Show Starts at 7 pm. An evening to honour and celebrate African and Indigenous Resistance at Lula Lounge.      Show more . . .


Be The Change Film + Discussion Series - Just Eat It!
April 22, 2014
Collingwood, ON
Be The Change Documentary Film Series was created in 2008 to educate and inspire the local community into action where it relates to our fragile ecosystem and what each of us can do to help preserve it. Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation and Elephant Thoughts are working together along with      Show more . . .


Earth Matters Environmental Education Conference
April 24, 2014 to April 26, 2014
Canmore, AB
Join us April 24-26 in Canmore, Alberta, where we'll provide relevant workshops and help you develop your community of practice, with the help of keynotes Ziya Tong (Daily Planet co-host) and Gordon Stenhouse, Grizzly bear expert.      Show more . . .


Seniors Multicultural Festival
April 25, 2014
Vancouver, BC
This will be the 4th Annual Multicultural Seniors Festival, planned for Friday, April 25th 2014. We will provide entertainment, including music and dancing with performances from more than 20 different multi-cultural seniors groups from the lower mainland. We also provide food tasting from around 15      Show more . . .


Mayworks Festival presents: Reel Justice
April 29, 2014
Halifax, NS
Reel Justice is all about decolonizing the movie screen with a whole host of short films by local filmmakers. Price: by donation to The Burnley “Rocky” Jones Education Fund      Show more . . .


Hunger, Human Experimentation And The Legacy Of Residential Schools
April 29, 2014
Toronto, ON
Presentation by historian Ian Mosby.      Show more . . .


History after Hobsbawm
April 29, 2014 to May 01, 2014
London, England
A major international conference, with plenary speakers and large parallel sessions, exploring where the study of history is currently heading. The conference draws inspiration from the capacious legacy of the late Eric Hobsbawm, but is not a memorial event. We aim, rather, to bring together      Show more . . .


Archiving Public Sex (exhibition)
April 29, 2014 to June 28, 2014
Toronto, ON
Focusing on erotic art, censorship, and large public sex events such as the Feminist Porn Awards and Morpheous’ Bondage Extravaganza, Archiving Public Sex showcases materials from the Sexual Representation Collection of the Mark S. Bonham Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies. Visitors will be      Show more . . .


Confront Barrick Gold!
April 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
Barrick destroys communities around the world in their pathological quest for a metal that we no longer need to mine. Join us as we stand in solidarity with communities directly impacted by this gold mining giant!      Show more . . .


Tax is Not a Four Letter Word
April 30, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Please join Canadians for Tax Fairness, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Centretown United Church for the launch of Tax is Not a Four Letter Word.      Show more . . .


Honouring our Communities
May 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
On May 1st, International Workers Day, we will march to reclaim May Day for just people's struggles and to Honour Our Communities. We are unified in our fight against poverty and capitalism. We oppose attacks on rights and income of workers, irrespective of status. We demand an end to immigration      Show more . . .


Commemorate the Life of Topacio Reynoso
May 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
On April 13th, Merilyn Topacio Reynoso Pacheco, a 16-year old anti-mining activist was assassinated in Mataquescuintla, Jalapa, Guatemala. Her father, Edwin Alexander Reynoso who accompanied her at the time, was also shot and remains in critical condition. Both Topacio and her father were active in      Show more . . .


May Day / Fête du 1er mai
May 01, 2014
Ottawa, ON
This Day of Mobilization will be held here in Ottawa on May 1st, 2014 - International Workers' Day, also known as May Day - and will be the third such mobilization spearheaded by Solidarity Against Austerity.      Show more . . .


Speaking Freedom
May 01, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Readings by Canadian poets Fred Wah, Evelyn Lau, Marilyn Dumont, Daniela Elza, and Martha Roth, with proceeds to the Laura Robinson Defense Fund, which supports investigative reporter Robinson's legal battle stemming from her Georgia Straight article on former Olympic chief John Furlong's secret      Show more . . .


First Nations' Rights: Pipelines and Indigenous Sovereignty
May 01, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs and Chair of the OkanaganNation Alliance, with Ardith Walkem, lawyer, author and member of Nlaka’pamux Nation.      Show more . . .


Beat the Pipelines
May 01, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Everywhere Chevron operates they exploit land and people for shareholder profit, often they use force and intimidation, very rarely do they take responsibility for the consequences. From the US to Nigeria, Australia to Equador, Brazil to Bangladesh, Chevron brings death and destruction. In Canada,      Show more . . .


Sources of Knowledge Forum - Beneath the Waves
May 02, 2014 to May 04, 2014
Tobermory, ON
The sixth annual Sources of Knowledge Forum will take participants on an exciting exploration of Fathom Five National Marine Park. The Forum is based on the theme Beneath the Waves and will take place May 2-4 at the Tobermory Community Centre.      Show more . . .


MayDay 2014: Setting the Stage for Change
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
The United Mayday Committee's annual celebration of the international workers holiday will be held on Saturday, May 3rd at the Steelworker's Hall, 25 Cecil Street. Endorsed by dozens of labour, political, community and solidarity organizations.      Show more . . .


Community Meeting on Canada Post Cuts
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
Instead of looking for ways to modernize operations, Canada Post and the Conservatives are taking an axe to long-treasured postal services - killing good jobs, eliminating home delivery and drastically increasing postage rates.      Show more . . .


Steps for Life Walk
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
You can support families of workplace tragedy by donating to Threads of Life or, participating in the walk, sponsoring a walker, committing as an event sponsor, or volunteering.      Show more . . .


Jane's Walk: Poor People's History of East Downtown
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
The walk will explore the history of poor people in East Downtown Toronto going back to Toronto's first poor house, the House of Industry. How did this poor house come to dominate the lives of Toronto's poor for over a century? What was the relationship of Toronto's wealthy residents to the      Show more . . .


World Press Freedom Day
May 03, 2014
World Press Freedom Day, celebrated yearly on 3 May, is a day to celebrate the fundamental human right of press freedom, weigh the state of press freedom around the world, and pay tribute to the journalists, editors and publishers who have lost their lives for doing their job.      Show more . . .


CCLA's 50th Anniversary Concert Celebration
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Canadian Artists for Civil Liberties is hosting a concert May 3rd, to honour the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA)’s 50th anniversary. It will be a night of music, dance, visual art, and spoken word performance in celebration of CCLA and the rights and freedoms it has worked so      Show more . . .


Canadian Organic Growers - Annual General Meeting
May 03, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Join us for COG's Annual General Meeting! If you have donated to COG in the last year you are invited to attend and vote on the future direction of the organization!      Show more . . .


Ontario Environment Network Annual Gathering & AGM
May 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
This one day event will include a number of informative sessions View the agenda. Learn new capacity building tools; discover how to prepare for the new Ontario Not-for-Profit Act; and learn how to ensure your group is compliant with the new Canadian Anti-Spam Law. Plus join us afterward for      Show more . . .


Voices from the Land (Weekend Workshop)
May 03, 2014 to May 04, 2014
Sauble Beach, ON
Voices from the Land is a 1.5 day workshop which brings educators, naturalists and other adults together to explore the natural world through visual and oral art. Expert educators lead you through the experience of creating artistic expressions by way of photography and creative writing, and give      Show more . . .


Workshop: The Forecast on Climate Change
May 04, 2014
Toronto, ON
There are many discussions on the Left occurring over climate change. Some of these have been occurring about a 'just transition' in the labour movement to energy democracy to the financialization of the ecology movement through the promotion of 'cap and trade' systems to deal with carbon emissions.      Show more . . .


Jane's Walk: A Radical History of Allan Gardens
May 04, 2014
Toronto, ON
In the 1880s and 1890s, Allan Gardens served as a playground for some of Toronto's wealthiest residents. Many historians have written about this grand era. However, the radical history of Allan Gardens following the turn of the 20th century has largely been ignored. This walk will look at this      Show more . . .


Jane's Walk: A Women's Labour History Walking Tour
May 04, 2014
Toronto, ON
This customized tour acknowledges the Mississauga of New Credit, the aboriginal nation whose ancestral lands the city is built on, and highlights the struggles, gains and losses of women in the city's labour and feminist movements from the 1850s up to the present - a history that has been silenced      Show more . . .


The Cost of Living in Vancouver
May 04, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Discuss the high cost of living in Vancouver and what the government should do about it.      Show more . . .


The Struggle For Economic Justice: May Day Celebration and Panel Discussion
May 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
A community event in honour of International Workers’ Day featuring a series of performance by Nomanzland and a photography exhibit by Errol Young. These performances will be followed by a panel discussion on the campaign for the $14 minimum wage, the campaign to raise Ontario Works (OW) and      Show more . . .


Overcrowded bus to Queen's Park
May 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Want to travel with TTCriders on an overcrowded TTC bus to demand Queen's Park fairly fund the TTC?      Show more . . .


Digital Tattoo: Protecting Your Online Identity
May 05, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Learn how to protect your online identity, avoid identity theft and online scams, and safeguard your home computer. Registration required.      Show more . . .


The Art of Social Change
May 05, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Explore tools and techniques for building effective collaborations on the road to social change and get a taste of what you will learn in the upcoming retreat course Building Strong and Respectful Relationships.      Show more . . .


Greenest City Series
May 07, 2014
Vancouver, BC
The Climate Reality Project presentation addresses climate science as well as the causes and impacts of climate change at the global, national and regional levels.      Show more . . .


Canada in Afghanistan: A Balance Sheet of 12 Years of War & Occupation
May 07, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Registrants for the full seminar will receive a signed copy of “War & Occupation in Afghanistan: Which Way Forward?”      Show more . . .


Waste ReForum 2014: Solving the Puzzle Together
May 07, 2014 to May 09, 2014
Regina, SK
SWANA's Northern Lights Chapter and Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council are hosting a joint conference May 7-9, 2014, at the newly-renovated Hilton DoubleTree in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants are expected from across Canada and the United States. Come to Regina to join your SWANA Chapter and      Show more . . .


Historical Materialism 2014
May 08, 2014 to May 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Confronting Crisis: Left Praxis in the Face of Austerity, War and Revolution      Show more . . .


Nonviolence: A Weapon of the Strong Advancing Nonviolence, Spirituality, and Social Transformation
May 08, 2014 to May 11, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Nonviolence: A Weapon of the Strong (Mahatma Gandhi) Advancing Nonviolence, Spirituality, and Social Transformation      Show more . . .


EcoLinks Conference 2014 - Environmental Educators Conference
May 09, 2014 to May 10, 2014
Mississauga, ON
EcoLinks Conference 2014 - Environmental Educators Conference      Show more . . .


No Tar Sands, No Fracking, No Line 9!
May 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
On May 10th people from coast to coast to coast will be rallying to defend communities from pipelines, dirty energy projects like tar sands and fracking, and runaway climate change, while standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities on the front-line of struggles from BC to New Brunswick.      Show more . . .


Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF)
May 10, 2014 to May 11, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2014. More than 200 cartoonists, 30 publishers, 50+ panels and more! Free admission.      Show more . . .


Labour + LOVE: A Celebration of Caregivers
May 11, 2014 to May 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Labour + LOVE concert is a celebration of Caregivers featuring live storytelling and musical performances. Kwentong Bayan presents stories from their comic book combined with live storytelling, illustration, and soundscapes in collaboration with Caregiver Connections. Special guest performances      Show more . . .


A New Vision and Framework to Address Nutrient Pollution and Harmful Algal Blooms in Lake Erie and Beyond
May 13, 2014
On May 13, 2014, join Dr. Don Scavia (University of Michigan), Dave Dempsey (International Joint Commission), Codi Yeager-Kozacek (Circle of Blue Correspondent), and Jim Olson (Founder, FLOW) for an interactive webinar discussion on nutrient pollution and resulting harmful algal blooms (HABs) in the      Show more . . .


The Edible City - free screening
May 13, 2014
Toronto, ON
Green 13's monthly film screening and discussion - THE EDIBLE CITY.      Show more . . .


Film: The Great Book Robbery
May 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
On May 15, Palestinians mark the anniversary of the Nakba, the systematic expulsion of the Palestinian people by Zionist militias that began in late 1947 and lasted through 1948 and beyond.      Show more . . .


Preparing Strong Community Responses to the New World Order
May 17, 2014
Vancouver, BC
"The goal of the New World Order (NWO) is to concentrate the world's economic, political and military power in the hands of an elite few. Fueled by greed and the desire for control, this plan has been developing for centuries and is now nearing its end game. Before more of our rights and freedoms      Show more . . .


Halton Green Screens: Lost Rivers
May 19, 2014 to May 20, 2014
Oakville, ON
Halton Green Screens is a monthly eco-film series that is organized by a group of local environmentalists to promote environmental awareness and projects.      Show more . . .


The Politics of Water: Is water a human right or a tradable commodity?
May 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
Maude Barlow is the National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians and chairs the board of Washington-based Food and Water Watch. She is a board member of the San Francisco-based International Forum on Globalization and a Councillor with the Hamburg-based World Future Council. The recipient of      Show more . . .


Preparing for the Storm: Gorgeous Gardens, Dry Basements, Healthy Rivers
May 21, 2014
Kitchener, ON
Workshop Summary:      Show more . . .


Toronto Green Drinks
May 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
We have a lively mixture of people from NGOs, academia, students, government and business . Come along and you'll be made welcome. Just say, "are you green?" and we will look after you and introduce you to whoever is there. It's a great way of catching up with people you know and also for making new      Show more . . .


The Tommy Douglas Institute: Critical Pedagogy and the Citizen-Student - A Just Society is Possible
May 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Community Worker Program School of Social & Community Services / School of Liberal Arts & Sciences George Brown College presents The Tommy Douglas Institute: Critical Pedagogy and the Citizen-Student - A Just Society is Possible.      Show more . . .


The Walrus Talks Water
May 22, 2014
Vancouver, ON
Speakers share ideas about our relationship to water. Participating panelists include author and explorer Joe MacInnis, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Mark Mattson, filmmaker Katarina Soukup, Alberta Watersmart's Kim Sturgess, author and journalist Chris Turner, author Marq de Villiers, poet Fred Wah,      Show more . . .


Innoweave Social Enterprise - Toronto Workshop for Nonprofit Teams
May 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
This workshop is intended for organizations that are thinking seriously about creating a social enterprise, and have the readiness to do so. The session will provide information on how to go about creating a social enterprise, but more importantly, it will provide the space and support for      Show more . . .


Unfree in Palestine: Registration, Documentation and Movement Restriction
May 24, 2014
Toronto, ON
Through a visual tour and narrative presentation, Prof. Nadia Abu-Zahra shares the highlights of her book, Unfree in Palestine - co-authored with Adah Kay - which chronicles how millions of Palestinians have been denationalized through the bureaucratic tools of census, population registration,      Show more . . .


Run for Biodiversity: R4B-Ottawa
May 24, 2014 to May 25, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Are you a Runner or Walker?      Show more . . .


Growing Food in Small Spaces. Beyond the Backyard Urban Gardening Workshop
May 24, 2014 to May 25, 2014
Toronto, ON
Hungry to grow your own vegetables but don't have a backyard? Learn how container gardening can transform small spaces, like your balcony and patio, for a full season of fresh food.      Show more . . .


Halton Environmental Network's 10th Anniversary Gala
May 28, 2014
Oakville
The Halton Environmental Network is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2014. Come celebrate with us as we recognize past accomplishments and long-standing members and supporters, and look forward to the future! This networking evening includes a complimentary glass of wine from Tawse Winery, tasty      Show more . . .


Left Forum 2014
May 30, 2014 to June 01, 2014
New York
A unique phenomenon in the U.S. and the world, Left Forum convenes the largest annual conference of a broad spectrum of left and progressive intellectuals, activists, academics, organizations and the interested public. Conference participants come together to engage a wide range of critical      Show more . . .


Forest Gardening Convergence
May 31, 2014
London, ON
Carolinian Canada Forest Garden Guild and The Living Centre are pleased to announce our first annual Forest Gardening Convergence on May 31st., 2014 being held at The Living Centre.      Show more . . .


Forest Gardening Convergence
May 31, 2014
London, ON
Carolinian Canada Forest Garden Guild and The Living Centre are pleased to announce our first annual Forest Gardening Convergence on May 31st., 2014 being held at The Living Centre.      Show more . . .


GMO's & Edible Tree Propagating with Ken Taylor
June 01, 2014
London, ON
Eliminate GMO's - use RAGS!      Show more . . .


Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good in Mahone Bay, NS
June 02, 2014
Mahone Bay, NS
A memoir of personal and political discovery, Reclaiming the Commons for the Common Good combines reflections on our common heritage with a contemporary call to action, individually and collectively, locally & globally. Heather Menzies is an award-winning writer, scholar and author of nine books.      Show more . . .


Fundraiser Dinner with Mr. Mohammad Mahjoub
June 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
An intimate dinner with Mr. Mohammad Mahjoub, a security certificate detainee. For 14 years and still counting, Mr. Mahjoub has been kept under house arrest in Canada without charge. Mr Mahjoub will share a menu of traditional food from his homeland Egypt and stories of his continued struggles      Show more . . .


International Day of Solidarity with the Cuban Five
June 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Screening of: “Leonard Weinglass on the Cuban Five”, followed by: “Justice in London” A documentary based on the proceedings of a major public commission in London in 2014 which heard testimony from family members, Cuban victims of terrorism, legal experts, international      Show more . . .


Collaborating for Sustainability Conference
June 05, 2014 to June 06, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Natural Step Canada is convening Accelerate because realized that an organization can only go so far alone on their sustainability journey before they run up against barriers that require them to work with new partners.      Show more . . .


Giant "Rock-in" Chair Tour
June 06, 2014
Toronto, ON
Ontario's long-term care homes need to      Show more . . .


People's Picnic
June 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
A mini Peoples' Social Forum in preparation for the August event. In August, through workshops, presentations, demonstrations, assemblies, and cultural activities we will see the inter-connectedness of our struggles, campaigns, and movements. This is a food, sustainability, and social justice      Show more . . .


Ecology Festival 2014
June 07, 2014 to June 08, 2014
Newmarket, ON
13th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival      Show more . . .


Philosopher’s Café: War, Peacekeeping and Canada’s Military
June 08, 2014
Kingston, ON
Art exhibition featuring Major Brent Beardsley, who served 32 years as an infantry officer in the Canadian Forces, including Rwanda. Major Beardsley offers a unique perspective on issues raised by contemporary art in Terms of Engagement: Averns, feldman-kiss, Stimson. Works by three artists      Show more . . .


Holistic Management For Family Farms - 6 day Course
June 10, 2014
Lucknow, ON
Who should take this course?      Show more . . .


Bold Action - The Moral Call for Climate Justice
June 10, 2014
Vancouver,, BC
If we're serious about stopping pipelines, ending our investments in fossil fuels, and standing with First Nations leading the fight against tar sands -- then we need to start talking about taking bold action. BoldAction -- the Moral Call for Climate Justice, a conversation about how to step up our      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Revolutionary Activism in the 1950s and 60s
June 11, 2014
Toronto, ON
Celebrate the launch of: Revolutionary Activism in the 1950s & 60s. Volume 1: Canada 1955-1965; Volume 2: Britain 1965-1970. Meet the author, Ernest Tate. Special guests Bryan Palmer, Chris Schenk and Richard Fidler.      Show more . . .


LEAF's Tree Tenders Volunteer Training Program
June 11, 2014 to June 18, 2014
Toronto, ON
This multi-day course is designed for individuals who want to gain tree-related knowledge and skills. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about trees and how to properly care for them, then this course for you!      Show more . . .


Michael Harris, Author Event, Lunenburg, NS
June 12, 2014
Lunenburg, NS
Award-winning investigative journalist and author Michael Harris offers a preview of his upcoming book "Party of One: Stephen Harper and Canada's Radical Makeover." Proudly presented by the South Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians. Admission by freewill donation. For more info:      Show more . . .


Pacific Northwest Labour History Association Conference & 29th anniversary of Miners' Memorial Weekend
June 12, 2014 to June 15, 2014
Cumberland, BC
The Cumberland Museum, Cumberland BC on Vancouver Island, is pleased to be co-hosting the 2014 Pacific Northwest Labour History Association (PNLHA) Conference in conjunction with the 29th anniversary of Miners’ Memorial Weekend, June 12-15 2014 which is an annual celebration of workers and      Show more . . .


Mr Harper, Keep Your Promise. Where are the 1,300 Syrian refugees?
June 13, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Syrian Canadian Foundation for Humanity, the Canadian Centre for Refugees and others call upon the government to keep its promise to allow 1,300 Syrian refugees access to Canada. $3 or PWYC.      Show more . . .


Resisting a System in Crisis: 2014
June 14, 2014 to June 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
From recession to climate disasters, it's clear capitalism is a system in crisis, and the response of the 1% is to make the rest of us pay for it -- with austerity, oppression, and imperialism. But there are also resistance movements uniting people for climate justice, economic justice, and      Show more . . .


Miners Shot Down - Film
June 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
Beit Zatoun presents the first public screening in Canada: Miners Shot Down, a film by Rehad Desai      Show more . . .


Liberty Awards Gala Dinner Event
June 19, 2014
Vancouver,, BC
The Liberty Awards Gala will be held to honour exceptional contributions to the fields of human rights and civil liberties in Canada. Celebrating excellence in legal advocacy, journalism, the arts and youth activism, the Liberty Awards bring together some of Canada’s preeminent social      Show more . . .


Indigenous Peasant Farmers' Land Rights and Forced Displacement in Guatemala
June 20, 2014
Ottawa, ON
For the past 25 years, Leocadio Juracan has been the National Coordinator of the Comité Campesino del Altiplano - CCDA (Highland's Committee of Peasant Farmers). At the age of 14 years old he participated in the first ever national Campesino March, later acting as a spokesman for the campesino      Show more . . .


North Country Fair
June 20, 2014 to June 22, 2014
Edmonton, AB
North Country Fair and Lesser Slave Lake North Country Community Association      Show more . . .


Tottenham Bluegrass Festival
June 20, 2014 to June 22, 2014
Tottenham, ON
This year's lineup draws popular and award winning bands from the United States and across Canada. As always if you purchase a weekend ticket the camping and campfire picking are free. Tottenham has come to be known as "Ontario's Top Family Festival" (children 16 & under are free with a responsible      Show more . . .


Leslieville Tree Festival
June 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join the Leslieville Tree Festival in Leslie Grove Park .Featuring green groups and vendors, exciting live performances, a kids’ zone, native plants, local artists and woodworkers, a ceremonial tree planting and tasty local food, this fun-filled celebration of our urban forest includes      Show more . . .


Greater Toronto Workers Association - Spring General Assembly
June 21, 2014
We will be holding our Spring General Assembly on Saturday, June 21. Hard Times in the City - The Fight for a Living Wage We'll be focusing on the Minimum Wage Campaign; “$15 in '15”. What constitutes a living wage in Toronto? What precedents are there?      Show more . . .


Off Grid and Emergency Back Up Systems
June 22, 2014
Woodbridge, ON
This workshop connects the fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy production with the components required for back up systems for off-grid systems or emergency back up energy systems for homes.      Show more . . .


Urban Beekeeping - Beyond the Backyard Urban Gardening Workshop
June 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
From tending fruit trees to bee-keeping, there are countless ways to turn your outdoor space into an urban food oasis. Learn how at this series of hands-on workshops all about growing food in the city!      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Academic Freedom in Conflict
June 25, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Co-hosted with Formac Publishing Company, we will be launching 'Academic Freedom in Conflict, The Struggle Over Free Speech Rights in the University' with editor James L. Turk.      Show more . . .


Kaslo Canada Day Folk Music Festival
June 27, 2014 to July 01, 2014
Kaslo, BC
Celebrate the Canada Day long weekend at Front Street Park in Kaslo BC with the 4th annual Kaslo Canada Day Folk Music Festival. One of the most amazing outdoor venues in the world, Kaslo boasts a breathtaking mountain backdrop and all the charm of small-town living.      Show more . . .


Alianait Arts Festival
June 27, 2014 to July 01, 2014
Iqaluit, NU
The theme for the 10th anniversary festival is Quviasugitsi Tamaani Nunattinni, the song      Show more . . .


Other Voices: The Connexions Newsletter
July 04, 2014
Toronto
Connexions is pleased to announce the publication of Other Voices, the new bi-weekly Connexions newsletter.      Show more . . .


Smithers Midsummer Music Festival
July 04, 2014 to July 06, 2014
Smithers, BC
Smithers Midsummer Music Festival      Show more . . .


Stan Rogers Folk Festival
July 04, 2014 to July 06, 2014
Canso, NS
Well the line-up for our July 2014 festival is essentially done, and we're super happy with this year's roster. We're looking forward to 3 great nights under star filled skies. delighted to share our Mainstage line-ups a full month earlier than ever before.      Show more . . .


Mariposa Folk Festival
July 04, 2014 to July 06, 2014
Orillia, ON
Mariposa is renowned for its wide range of folk/roots artists, with 100+ performances of every kind on its 11 stages including music, dance and spoken word - but there's lots more than that going on at Mariposa Folk Festival!      Show more . . .


Northern Lights Festival Boréal
July 04, 2014 to July 06, 2014
Sudbury, ON
What could be more relaxing than a weekend in the park, listening to music that touches your soul, and enjoying good food and drink with family and friends? Children laugh and the stars shine overhead. A brief rain shower doesn't dampen the spirits, but under the umbrella, it brings everyone a      Show more . . .


Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 09, 2014 to July 13, 2014
Winnipeg, MB
The Chickadee Big Top stage is the centre-point of the Family Area where little folk can listen to children's music and find many activities to take part in throughout the festival. The music store tent is the place to go to meet your favourite Folk Fest performers, get an autograph and be treated      Show more . . .


Vancouver Island MusicFest
July 11, 2014 to July 13, 2014
BC
Can’t get enough great music? Don’t fret, we’ve got you covered. The music carries on throughout the year and in various venues at MusicFest concerts held throughout the Comox Valley and beyond.      Show more . . .


The Canterbury Folk Festival
July 11, 2014 to July 13, 2014
Ingersoll, ON
To provide a free annual folk festival of music, dance, arts and crafts for the enjoyment of all people of Ingersoll and surrounding area      Show more . . .


Harrison Festival of the Arts, Harrison Hot Springs
July 12, 2014 to July 20, 2014
BC
The Harrison Festival of the Arts takes place every July and brings the cultures of the world to Harrison Hot Springs. The 35th annual Harrison Festival will happen July 12 - 20, 2014 with an opening night concert on Friday, July 11.      Show more . . .


Apple Hollow Music Fest
July 13, 2014
Franklin, QC
The sixth season of Apple Hollow Music Fest with has encoutered a major change in artistic direction. More regional musicians we invited to perform at the festival and musical direction was provided jointly by Terry Joe "Banjo" Rodrigues and Stewart Burrows. We have seen and heard, as always, high      Show more . . .


Annual Fiddle & Stepdance Championship
July 13, 2014 to July 19, 2014
Chelmsford, ON


Six Nations and allies Interrupt work on Enbridge's Line 9 pipeline. JOIN THEM!
July 16, 2014 to July 17, 2014
Haudenosaunee Territory/North Dumfr, ON
Come stand with individuals from Six Nations & their allies who have shut down work on Enbridge's line 9. Folks will host an action camp on site using this direct action as an opportunity to do teach-ins and skill shares centred around indigenous nationhood and direct action.      Show more . . .


Folk on the Rocks Music Festival
July 17, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Yellowknife, NT
Folk on the Rocks has come a long way since founder Rod Russell and his band of folkie go-getters re-booted a small outdoor gig on the shores of Frame Lake, and transported it over to Long Lake in the summer in 1980.      Show more . . .


Ness Creek Music Festival
July 17, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Saskatoon, SK


South Country Fair, Fort Macleod
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
AB
What began as a camping weekend for several local folk clubs in 1987 intended for organizers to get to know each other better morphed into an annual 3-day event. We’re still trying to get to know one another, but The Fair seems to be doing quite well. The mission of South Country Fair has      Show more . . .


Islands Folk Festival
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Duncan, BC
This summer we are celebrating our 30th anniversary and we hope you join us! 30 years is no easy task for a music festival but we’ve stood the test of time and lived to tell about it. Our long life is a direct result of our dedicated festival community here in the Duncan area and up and down      Show more . . .


Vancouver Folk Music Festival
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Vancouver, BC
From Joan Baez and Andrew Bird to Ozomatli and Frank Yamma, from Alberta to Zimbabwe, the 37th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival brings a world of music to one of the world's most beautiful festival settings - right in your own back yard. Join us for two days and three nights, and over 60 acts,      Show more . . .


Home County Music and Art Festival
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
London, ON
Home County Music and Art Festival presents its 41st edition of the annual celebration on July 18 – 20, 2014 in downtown London’s beautiful Victoria Park.      Show more . . .


Stewart Park Festival
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Perth, ON


Dawson City Music Festival
July 18, 2014 to July 20, 2014
Yukon, YT
Famously named Canada’s “tiny, perfect music festival” by Vancouver’s Georgia Straight, the Dawson City Music Festival presents three days of wildly diverse music in six venues around the tiny town of Dawson City, Yukon, in Canada’s far North. Small but mighty, the      Show more . . .


Solidarity with Gaza: City-Wide Rally this Saturday
July 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
Protests are being organized in cities around the world to respond to the ongoing collective punishment of Palestinians. Since the July 7th, Israeli forces have killed more than 237 Palestinians (including 53 children) and wounded 1,770, destroyed 1,660 homes and displaced over 22,000 people. On      Show more . . .


Silent Partners: Aboriginal Storytelling
July 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Maya-Waasige (Elder John Keeshig) will speak about our relation to "G'gashinan" (Our Mother Earth), how G'gashinan provides for us and how we should respect G'gashinan. Maya-Waasige stands for “The Man from the Up Right Light or Good Light”. Maya-Waasige is from Neyaashiingamiing (Where      Show more . . .


Footage From G20 Detention Centre
July 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Screening of footage from T.O.'s G20 detention facility by and for those who were incarcerated. Discussion and evaluation of footage to follow. Pre-register 416-922-0628 ext 225, info@whatworldproductions.com      Show more . . .


Mémoire et Racines
July 23, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Joliette, QC


Canadian water convoy from Windsor to Detroit
July 24, 2014
ON
Rally with Detroit People's Water Board and the Council of Canadians Water is Human Right! Stop the Shutoffs! We must turn the tide against water privatization!      Show more . . .


Saint John Forum: Great Resource Giveaway
July 24, 2014
Saint John, NB
The Great Resource Giveaway: Why New Brunswick is poor      Show more . . .


Calgary Folk Music Festival
July 24, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Calgary, AB
Calgary Folk Music Festival      Show more . . .


Continuous protest at Israeli consulate in Toronto starts July 24
July 24, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Toronto, ON
people of conscience including Muslims, Jews, and Christians, are coming together at the Israeli consulate in Toronto for a three day continuous vigil to call attention to the frightening slaughter of the Palestinian people in Gaza and condemn both the Israeli government and the complicity of      Show more . . .


Asinabka Film and Media Arts Festival
July 24, 2014 to July 28, 2014
The mandate of the Asinabka Festival is to establish an annual Indigenous film and media arts festival in the Nations Capital that allows independent artists - national, international, Indigenous, non-Indigenous - to share, present, and disseminate their work.      Show more . . .


Celebrate birthdays of Hugo Chavez and Simon Bolivar
July 25, 2014
Toronto, ON
Celebrate and honour the revolutionary legacy of two of the most influential leaders of Nuestramerica, who fought against colonialism and imperialism in order to achieve real independence with social justice, equal rights and opportunity for all.      Show more . . .


Mission Folk Music Festival
July 25, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Mission, BC
Artists, audiences and great weather all aligned for one of our best festivals yet! Sunny skies smiled all weekend on the park as music filled the summer air and audiences cheered. A big, hearty round of applause to all who helped make it happen, our volunteers, supporters, friends and especially      Show more . . .


Hillside Festival
July 25, 2014 to July 27, 2014
Guelph, ON
Hillside offers year round events with a broad artistic vision that emphasizes diversity of culture, of musical heritage and style, of age, geography and influence.      Show more . . .


Celebrate Cuba's Rebellion Day
July 26, 2014
Toronto, ON
This year's celebration is dedicated to Nelson Mandela and The Cuban Five and it will include a recognition of the cultural icons: Juan Formell, Luis Carbonell and Gabriel Garcia Marquez.      Show more . . .


Fredericton Forum: Great Resource Giveaway
July 27, 2014
Fredericton, NB
International Expert on Transparence and Anti-Corruption Our Crown Land Forest      Show more . . .


Toronto Families Stand with Gaza - Protest the Attacks
July 27, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us this Sunday for a child-focused rally and short march to the Israeli consulate to protest the attack on Gaza and the Canadian Government’s complicity in Israeli war crimes.      Show more . . .


Press conference: Report exposes government neglect of mercury survivors
July 28, 2014
Toronto, ON


Stephen Lewis and Leanne Simpson Speak With Grassy Narrows
July 29, 2014
Toronto, ON
WHAT: Grassy Narrows and prominent supporters speak out      Show more . . .


Hunger strike launched by Grassy Narrows mercury survivor at Queens Park
July 29, 2014
Toronto, ON
Press conference:      Show more . . .


Solidarity with Gaza: City-wide protest and march
July 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
Come to protest the ongoing Israeli violence against Gaza.      Show more . . .


Austin Yearwood - Book Signing and Discussion
July 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
Barbadian author Austin Yearwood discusses his latest book, Down Danesbury Gap, a diaspora story chronicling life in a Barbadian village to New York City.      Show more . . .


Film: Docunight - Iran via Documentaries
July 31, 2014
Toronto, ON
Iran - 2012 - Dir. Kamran Heidari | 65 mins | Farsi with English subtitles      Show more . . .


River Run 2014: Walk with Grassy Narrows for clean water and Indigenous rights
July 31, 2014
Toronto, ON
Ontario has finalized plans for another decade of clearcut logging on Grassy Narrows Territory - a practice that is known to release dangerous amounts of mercury into lakes and rivers. This callous plan will deepen the tragedy of mercury poisoning in Grassy Narrows.      Show more . . .


River Run March and Rally
July 31, 2014
Toronto, ON
Grassy Narrows and hundreds of their supporters will flow as a wild river through the streets of Toronto bringing their demands to Queens Park. The crowd will carry hundreds of yards of blue fabric flowing in the wind, dozens of fish cutouts, and large banners.      Show more . . .


For Gaza - Vigil, Open Conversation, Sharing & Fundraising
August 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
Beit Zatoun invites you to a safe space for quiet contemplation and sharing, music and poetry and emergency aid to people of Gaza.A special event to remember, honour and raise funds for the people of Gaza. All are victims of cruel and immoral power and bankruptcy of western governments and media.      Show more . . .


Vigil against the siege and continuing bombardment of Gaza
August 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
Today, August 1, Israel bombed Rafah. At least 40 Palestinians were killed. An ambulance was also hit by an Israeli air strike, killing the paramedic driving and wounding 7 passengers. This is the 13th ambulance struck by Israeli missiles and bombs in the last month. Israel further assaulted the      Show more . . .


Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Society Festival
August 01, 2014 to August 03, 2014
Stoney Plain, AB
Canada's Largest Bluegrass Festival.      Show more . . .


Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music
August 01, 2014 to August 03, 2014
Downtown Cambridge, ON
This free festival is patterned after European festivals whereby the day’s events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festival’s theme, with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and      Show more . . .


National March in Washington, D.C.to Stop the Massacre in Gaza
August 02, 2014
Washington D.C
The atrocities committed by the Israeli regime keep piling up in Gaza. Over 70 people were murdered by relentless Israeli artillery fire in just one neighborhood alone, al-Shujayeh, and bombings of hospitals and schools take place on a daily basis.In response to this ongoing massacre, a broad      Show more . . .


National March on the White House: Stop the Massacre in Gaza!
August 02, 2014
Washington D.C
Join thousands of people in a National March on the White House on Saturday, August 2 at 1:00pm to condemn the Israeli massacre in Gaza. Israel receives $4 billion in "aid" from the United States each year. This money is being used to commit war crimes against the Palestinian people in Gaza. We are      Show more . . .


Canmore Folk Music Festival
August 02, 2014 to August 04, 2014
Canmore, AB
37th Annual Folk Music Festival      Show more . . .


Folklorama
August 03, 2014 to August 16, 2014
Winnipeg, MB
Celebrate life and culture with world-class entertainment, delicious authentic food and beautiful cultural displays at Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world (as determined by the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and      Show more . . .


Emergency Rally at TSX today - Imperial Metals Mount Polley Tailings Spill
August 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
In response to the devastating Mount Polley Imperial Metals tailings spill in the Secwepemc Territory in BC earlier this week, Secwepemc Women Warrior Society Member Kanahus Manuel and allies are gathering at the Toronto Stock Exchange to voice opposition to this company, demand the government and      Show more . . .


Great Woods Music Festival
August 07, 2014 to August 09, 2014
MB
Great Woods Park and GWMF Music Society will proudly present the 19th annual indoor-outdoor Blues/Rock/Roots music festival in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River, at a very unique venue, The Moonrise Cabana on August 7-9, 2014.      Show more . . .


Edmonton Folk Music Festival
August 07, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Folk Music Festival bringing the best of folk music from arournd the world      Show more . . .


Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
August 07, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Lunenburg, NS
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. It is Nova Scotia’s longest-running folk festival and has showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian and international talent      Show more . . .


Toronto Queer Arts Festival August 2014
August 07, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Thursday August 7 - Launch Party      Show more . . .


Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
NL
The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival is operated by The Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Arts Society with a host of volunteers. 2014 marks our 38th annual festival.      Show more . . .


Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Goderich, ON
The Celtic Roots Festival is a three-day outdoor festival showcasing the world's best of Celtic music, dance, and art all in the beautiful setting of Goderich, Ontario. With five stages, varying from small intimate performances to the high-powered Main Stage, the Festival is a unique musical      Show more . . .


Fergus Scottish Festival
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Fergus, ON
Whether you are coming by yourself or with the entire clan there's something for everyone, you don't even have to be Scottish! Celtic Music, crafts for the kids, heavy events championships, bagpipes, drums, author appearances, bands, Highland dancing, story telling, singing, clan information and      Show more . . .


Festival of Friends
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Hamilton, ON


Trout forest music festival
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Vermillion Bay, ON
The “Trout” features workshops, creative arts selection, great food and the best in Northern hospitality with the beautiful Trout Lake Forest as a pristine backdrop.      Show more . . .


Regina Folk Festival
August 08, 2014 to August 10, 2014
Regina, SK
The 2014 festival lineup is very exciting, featuring an incredible blend of musical styles, cultural influences and above all, some of the world's best talent. With free daytime concerts and workshops, a CHILDREN'S AREA with music & crafts, an ARTISTS' MARKET with all sorts of one-of-a-kind stuff,      Show more . . .


Tunes against Tar Sands - Dam Line 9!
August 09, 2014
On Saturday afternoon, a number of radical music makers are putting on a show at the Dam Line 9 blockade. Please join us for a fun day in the sun!      Show more . . .


Gaza Calling: All out on Saturday 9 August Day of Rage
August 09, 2014
Join the Boycotts, Divestment and Sanctions Movement today. Demand Sanctions on Israel Now.      Show more . . .


Rally and March: All Out for Gaza!
August 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Stop the war. End the siege. Boycott Israel.      Show more . . .


Zero Waste Conference
August 10, 2014 to August 11, 2014
Orillia, ON
This one-day forum and evening gala at Lakehead University in Orillia, Ontario is being organized by the City's Waste and Environmental Management Advisory Committee (WEMAC).      Show more . . .


ICEPR 2014 - 4th International Conference on Environmental Pollution and Remediation (Aug 11 - 13)
August 11, 2014 to August 13, 2014
Prague
Environmental pollution is considered to be our world's most dangerous, and constant, threat; our world is exposed to hazardous pollutants and chemicals from different sources every day. Industries, vehicles and basic human activities (like cooking) are spreading toxins around our world on a daily      Show more . . .


Northern Lights Bluegrass & Old Tyme Music Festival
August 15, 2014 to August 17, 2014
SK
We host a three day Music Festival the third weekend every August at beautiful Ness Creek in Northern Saskatchewan.      Show more . . .


Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival
August 15, 2014 to August 17, 2014
Salmon Arm, BC
Now in its 22nd year, the Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival is the largest, most musically diverse festival in the BC Interior. Over the years it has gained an outstanding reputation for the variety and quality of its presentations and for the high standard of its organization.      Show more . . .


Summerfolk
August 15, 2014 to August 17, 2014
Owen Sound, ON


Rattling the Cage! 5th annual people's university
August 21, 2014 to August 22, 2014
Ottawa, ON
PLUS: cultural events, art, speakers, vendors, healing space, community dinners, and so much more!      Show more . . .


A Peoples Social Forum - Forum social des peuples
August 21, 2014 to August 24, 2014
Ottawa, ON
A grassroots Peoples’ Social Forum will be held in Ottawa-Gatineau from August 21-24 2014, with regional fora across Canada as well, as a means of stimulating debate, discussion and furthering our sense of community and collective action.      Show more . . .


Eaglewood Folk Festival
August 22, 2014 to August 24, 2014
Pefferlaw, ON
This summer's Friends of Eaglewood Gathering has been created as a tribute to the past 24 years and to satisfy those who have known and loved Eaglewood over the years.      Show more . . .


Canadian Imperialism and Militarism: Fighting Back
August 23, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Event organized by the Nouveaux Cahiers du socialisme and Canadian Dimension at the Social People's Forum. Faculty of Social Sciences, Ottawa U.      Show more . . .


A Conference on the Health Benefits of Green Infrastructure
August 25, 2014 to August 26, 2014
Toronto, ON
Building on the success of Grey to Green: A Conference on the Economics of Green Infrastructure in 2013, Green Roofs for Healthy Cities is now planning Grey to Green for August 25-26, 2014. This two-day conference focuses on the health benefits of green infrastructure - for our economy, our      Show more . . .


Shelter Valley Folk Festival
August 29, 2014 to August 31, 2014
Northumberland County, ON
A dedicated group of friends and strangers (a lawyer, a social worker, an art therapist, a recent art college grad, a songwriter, an engineer, a newspaper reporter, a retired teacher, a high-school student, and a Fair Trade coffee-shop entrepreneur) gathered regularly to envision what a cultural      Show more . . .


SEJ 2014 Annual Conference
September 03, 2014 to September 07, 2014
It’s been 11 years since SEJ first came to New Orleans, and I’m inviting you back for an unexpurgated return visit to see for yourself what’s happened in the aftermath of two of the nation’s most historic disasters.      Show more . . .


Oshawa: Health Care Town Hall with Maude Barlow and Paul Moist
September 04, 2014
Oshawa
Protect, Strengthen and Expand Health Care: Why we need a new Health Accord      Show more . . .


Internet Ungovernance Forum
September 04, 2014 to September 05, 2014
Istanbul
Internet Ungovernance Forum is for those of us who demand free, secure, and open internet for the people!      Show more . . .


Loving More’s 28th Annual Polyamory
September 05, 2014 to September 07, 2014
oin Loving More for a magical weekend away from the ordinary. Loving More Retreats are an immersion in intimate polyamory community; a weekend of personal sharing and exploration of love and relationships. A place to learn, grow and really get to know other people of like mind. The weekend offers in      Show more . . .


Block the Boat - Vancouver - Boycott Israeli Shipping, Boycott Israeli Apartheid
September 06, 2014
Delta, BC
Israel's bombardment of Gaza killed over 2137 Palestinians, including over 500 children. Over 10,000 are wounded, including over 3,000 children. 20,000 homes have been destroyed completely or beyond possibility of repair, and hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are displaced.      Show more . . .


Miramichi Forum: Great Resource Giveaway
September 09, 2014
Miramichi, NB
Charles Theriailt, Don Bowser, and Rod Cumberland question the management of the greatest natural wealth we New-Brunswickers possess, our Crown Land Forest.      Show more . . .


Eden Mills Writers Festival
September 11, 2014 to September 15, 2014
Eden Mills, ON
For 25 years the Eden Mills Writers’ Festival has been engaging writers with their readers, the industry and emerging talent. This year they are celebrating their 26th Anniversary festival, from September 11th to 15th. In addition to readings, the Festival also features Publishers’      Show more . . .


Urban Fruit Trees - Beyond the Backyard Urban Gardening Workshop
September 14, 2014
Toronto, ON
September is the best time to order your fruit tree for an early spring delivery, but how do you pick the best one for your sites unique conditions? Join Susan Poizner of fruit tree consulting company Orchard People as she takes you through the process of evaluating your site, exploring pollination      Show more . . .


#ForOurFuture: 5,000km Unicycle Ride for Climate Action Arrives on Parliament Hill
September 15, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Over the past 5 months, Joseph Boutilier has cycled 5,000km on one wheel to call for action on climate change. Join Joseph as he arrives at his final destination to meet with MPs on the first day of the fall session of Parliament. Join others demanding political action and unity for the climate      Show more . . .


Thin Air: Winnipeg International Writers Festival
September 19, 2014 to September 27, 2014
Winnipeg, MB
In September each year, Winnipeg welcomes writers from Canada and around the world for a week of readings, lectures, interviews, conversations, book launches, and other events. That week of literary feasting - which reaches out into the rural areas of the province as well - is Thin Air, the Winnipeg      Show more . . .


Solar And Wind Energy Electric System Introduction
September 20, 2014
Woodbridge, ON
This workshop is designed to introduce participants to the criteria for the selection of a solar electric (photovoltaic ) or wind energy system. Participants will explore the fundamentals of photovoltaic and wind energy including: theory, siting and site selection, components, best practices,      Show more . . .


The Word on the Street (Kitchener)
September 20, 2014
Kitchener, ON
The Word On The Street is an annual one-day national book and magazine family festival celebrating literacy and the written arts. Held in five cities across Canada on the same weekend in September - Kitchener, Toronto, Halifax, Saskatoon and Lethbridge - The Word on the Street promotes the      Show more . . .


Climate Ride NYC-DC
September 20, 2014 to September 24, 2014
New York
Climate Ride NYC-DC is a grand cycling adventure that connects two of the nation's most important cities - New York and Washington, DC - by bicycle. From the exciting departure by ferry in Manhattan to the hero's welcome and rally at the steps of the US Capitol, the east-coast version of Climate      Show more . . .


The Word on the Street (Lethbridge)
September 21, 2014
Lethbridge, AB
The Word On The Street Festival is growing into a signature event in Southern Alberta, presenting established and emerging authors, storytellers, informative panel discussions, demonstrations and workshops, street performers, live music, and a bustling marketplace. The organizers strive to create a      Show more . . .


The Word on the Street (Saskatoon)
September 21, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Each year in September, in the cities of Lethbridge, Saskatoon, Kitchener, Toronto, and Halifax, The Word On The Street unites the country in a national celebration of literacy and the Canadian written word. Saskatoon became the fifth city to host the festival with a preview event held in 2010. The      Show more . . .


The Word on the Street (Toronto)
September 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Word On The Street Toronto is a non-profit organization that celebrates Canadian reading and writing, and champions literacy, primarily through a free, annual outdoor festival.      Show more . . .


The Word on the Street (Halifax)
September 21, 2014
Halifax, NS
The Word on the Street Halifax Society is a registered non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, which mandate is to organize and produce an annual, one-day literary festival in conjunction with other The Word on the Street host cities, to celebrate reading and writing and      Show more . . .


Multi-Faith Peace Worship Gathering
September 21, 2014
Oakville, ON
This year's International Week for Peace will be celebrated locally at amulti-faith peace worship gathering on Sunday, September 21. This free to attend gathering will feature prominent keynote speaker Haroon Siddiqui who writes an opinion column every Thursday and Sunday in The Toronto Star. Mr.      Show more . . .


Kingston Writers and Readers Festival
September 24, 2014 to September 28, 2014
Kingston, ON
Kingston Writers Fest, a charitable cultural organization, brings the best of contemporary writers to Kingston to interact with audiences and other artists for mutual inspiration, education, and the exchange of ideas that literature provokes. Through readings, performance, onstage discussion and      Show more . . .


Word Vancouver
September 24, 2014 to September 28, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Since 1995 The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society has produced The Word On The Street Vancouver, the primary literary festival for Western Canadian book lovers and literacy enthusiasts. In 2013 the festival was rebranded as Word Vancouver. The Vancouver Book and Magazine Fair Society strives      Show more . . .


Sustainable Future (Planet Earth)
September 25, 2014
Kingston, ON
Chris Turner, international bestselling author of Planet Simpson, is one of Canada's leading writers and speakers on sustainability. Author of the Governor General's Award-nominated The Geography of Hope: A Tour of the World We Need, Chris talks about How to Breathe Underwater: Field Reports from an      Show more . . .


Deep Roots Music Festival
September 26, 2014 to September 28, 2014
Wolfville, NS
Deep Roots Music Festival 2014 is just five months away.      Show more . . .


From World War I to Today: 100 Years of Imperialist Barbarism
September 27, 2014
Toronto, ON
A Trotskyist League Forum. For Workers Revolution to Sweep Away the Capitalist Order Worldwide.      Show more . . .


From the Frontlines: Dispatches from the Line 9 Blockades
September 29, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join organizers from the front lines of the blockades against Enbridge’s Line 9 pipeline, slated to bring tar sands bitumen through Toronto, and other towns across Ontario. Panelists are Lana Goldberg, an Environmental Justice organizer in Toronto and member of Rising Tide Toronto; Trish      Show more . . .


Artists’ Books Week
September 29, 2014 to October 05, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Artists’ Books Week is a city-wide celebration of artist publishing in Vancouver that takes place From Monday, September 29 to Sunday, October 5, 2014. ABW complements VA/BF, highlighting the artists, curators, collectives and institutions across the city who are actively creating and      Show more . . .


Activist Assembly
September 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
A powerful boost for the final weeks of this important election: The member- to - member connection will make it happen!      Show more . . .


Third AAWH Congress: Migration in Global History: Peoples, Plants, Plagues, and Ports - Call for Papers
October 01, 2014
Singapore
Call for papers, deadline 1 October 2014      Show more . . .


Lecture and Book Launch: The Cuban Revolution and its relationships with Canada and the U.S.
October 01, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Keith Bolender, a freelance journalist in Toronto, has written extensively on Cuban matters. He is also a lecturer on the Cuban Revolution at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Education.      Show more . . .


Globetrotting or Global Citizenship?
October 02, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Rebecca Tiessen, Robert Huish, Susan Thomson, Jonathan Langdon, John Cameron and Katie MacDonald      Show more . . .


The Co-op Model: Shared Ownership and Social Innovation
October 02, 2014
Toronto, ON
Workshop 1: Could Shared Ownership Be the Right Fit for You?      Show more . . .


Should Parkdale Have a Community Legal Clinic?
October 02, 2014
Toronto, ON
Since 1971, Parkdale Community Legal Services(PCLS) has Provided legal help to Parkdale residents and organized to defend the rights of poor people in the neighbourhood. Now there are plans to close the 17 community legal clinics in the GTA and to replace them with 3 or 4      Show more . . .


Book launch: Crisis and Control
October 02, 2014
Toronto, ON
Author Lesley J. Wood explains how neoliberal shifts in political and economic systems are militarizing the policing of protest. The author shows how protest policing techniques have become more militarised and more dependent on intelligence gathering over the past fifteen years as a result of the      Show more . . .


TPFF Screening at AGO: Forbidden Pilgrimage
October 02, 2014
Toronto, ON
Subtitles: The documentary Forbidden Pilgrimage shines a light on the Christians of Palestine and the threat to their survival in the Holy Land. Currently, more than two million Christian pilgrims visit the Holy Land annually and the numbers increase every year. These tours are primarily organized      Show more . . .


Forging Solidarity: The Council of Canadians Annual Conference and Business Meeting
October 03, 2014 to October 05, 2014
Hamilton, ON
This year, our Annual General Meeting moves to Hamilton, Ontario. We will bring together members, chapter activists, supporters and allies for a dynamic weekend event that includes a public forum, workshops, panels and more. Be sure to mark your calendars!      Show more . . .


Good Jobs Summit
October 03, 2014 to October 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
How do we create good jobs in Canada? The nature of work is changing; precarious, part-time and low-wage work is on the rise. Young people, students and all unemployed people from our communities need more choices and more options for good jobs.      Show more . . .


Disability Pride March
October 04, 2014
Toronto, ON
The 4th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March. We have some great speakers lined up for this year! * Onar Usar (YorkU) * David Meyers (ERDCO) * Charles Silverman (Ryerson/OCAD) * Kevin Jackson (TDPM/YorkU/Ryerson/ERDCO) * Melissa Graham (TDPM/CILT) * Kathryn Church (Ryerson)      Show more . . .


‘Friends of the Credit’ Stewardship Forum and Volunteer Appreciation Event
October 04, 2014
Mississauga, ON
This is a series of indoor presentations and outside activities that involve you in discussion and hands-on learning. Participants will learn about ecology, rain water management, and important environment issues in the Credit River Watershed. Mark Mattson, Founder and President of the Lake      Show more . . .


Vancouver Art Book Fair (VA/BF)
October 04, 2014 to October 05, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Free and open to the public, VA/BF is the only international art book fair in Canada and one of only two on the West Coast. In 2014 the event is anticipated to attract over 1,500 visitors from across the Greater Vancouver Area and beyond. Presented by Project Space, VA/BF is a two-day festival of      Show more . . .


Uprising! Women as Change Makers: An interactive conversation with Sally Armstrong
October 06, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Sally Armstrong, award winning humanitarian, journalist and author, has been on the front lines in Africa, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Asia and Canada. Women are key to ending violence, conflict and poverty. Ms Armstrong will bring us women's inspiring and brave voices in the face of      Show more . . .


I AM FEMEN: Toronto premiere with special guests
October 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
Cinema Politica @ The Bloor presents the Toronto premiere of a documentary looking at one of the most controversial activist groups in the world - Femen. Join us when we screen this new documentary on the Ukrainian group and host a discussion on LGTBQ and feminist activism in that part of the world,      Show more . . .


Book launch: Harperism: How Stephen Harper and his think tank colleagues have transformed Canada
October 08, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Join author Donald Gutstein as he launches his new book      Show more . . .


Book launch: Harperism: How Stephen Harper and his think tank colleagues have transformed Canada
October 08, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Join author Donald Gutstein as he launches his new book      Show more . . .


Media Democracy Days Presents: Bandwidth a multimedia fundraiser
October 08, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Media Democracy Days is excited to announce Bandwidth: A Multimedia Fundraiser. Catch a full line-up of local bands, performance poetry, art, and multimedia fun (along with cash beverages, silent auction, & prizes)! We're meeting to celebrate the sound of local voices and to affirm that we can      Show more . . .


Beyond the Gridlock: Public Transit Struggles from across Europe & North America
October 09, 2014
Toronto, ON
Struggles to expand public transport and to block privatization are central to overturning neoliberalism and addressing climate justice. This forum brings together some of the leading public transit activists in Europe and North America.      Show more . . .


From Hatuey to Cuban Five: Cuba's Struggle for Independence
October 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Documentary Film showing      Show more . . .


Celtic Colours International Festival
October 10, 2014 to October 18, 2014
Cape Breton Island, NS
Celtic Colours International Festival invites you to join us October 10-18 and experience all that Cape Breton Island has to offer. This year’s Festival includes 46 concerts presented at 40 venues in 32 communities and more than 200 community cultural events in nearly 60 communities      Show more . . .


Green 13 Movie Presentation - Disruption
October 14, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for a screening of "Disruption" a new, fast-paced cinematic journey through the wild world of climate change: the science, the politics, the solutions, and the stories that define this crisis at this pivotal point in human history. The movie is about an hour long, and after we'll have a      Show more . . .


WordFest
October 14, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Calgary, AB
Wordfest is a not-for-profit organization that brings readers and writers together to experience the power of story through accessible and engaging programming in Calgary, Banff and the Bow Valley. Wordfest hosts year-round literary events featuring the world’s best writers. Over 850 writers      Show more . . .


Seismic Changes in the Global Economy
October 16, 2014
Toronto, ON
Jim Adams, Venture Capitalist, will share his insights and wisdom about how he sees the economy impacted by the seismic changes that are happening around the world and will focus on China, Japan and Africa. You'll never see the world the same again.      Show more . . .


Invitation to IFJ/NUJ Conference on "Journalism in the age of mass surveillance"
October 16, 2014
London, UK
Some of the themes that will be explored on the day include:      Show more . . .


Folk Music Ontario Conference
October 16, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Folk Music Ontario conference is the key event for Ontario’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. The 28th annual conference will take place October 16-19, 2014, at the Westin Bristol Place, Toronto. Members Only Early Bird registration and Youth registration will begin at      Show more . . .


Ontario Health Coalition: Health Action Assembly and Conference
October 18, 2014
Toronto, ON
A public reading of the critically acclaimed play "Tainted" which is set against the backdrop of the tainted blood crisis, and follows a family as they fight to stay intact when the unimaginable happens.      Show more . . .


Ontario Health Coalition: Health Action Assembly and Conference
October 18, 2014 to October 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Ontario Health Coalition's Annual "Health Action Assembly and Conference" will be focused on challenges to public medicare such as the privatization of services and the assault on Public Medicare by the Harper federal government in Ottawa. A plan for positive reform to move off the defensive      Show more . . .


Seed Saving - Beyond the Backyard Urban Gardening Workshop
October 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
Learn tips and techniques for harvesting, packaging and storing seeds, and discover how saving seeds is important to saving genetic diversity.      Show more . . .


ICCE2014: International Conference & Exhibition on Clean Energy (Oct 20-22)
October 20, 2014 to October 22, 2014
Quebec City, QC
This conference is organized to share and discuss recent developments in clean energy sector. This highly interactive conference and exposition is designed to promote information exchange among scientists, technologists, engineers, entrepreneurs and exhibitors involved in Clean Energy sector.      Show more . . .


Shab-e She’r (Poetry Night) XXII
October 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
Open Stage of Poetry and Music featuring poets Clifton Joseph & Barbara Erochina. Host: Bänoo Zan. Admission: $5      Show more . . .


Experience a Revolution
October 21, 2014
Burlington, ON
The event will feature the screening of Rob Stewart's latest film, Revolution, followed by a keynote presentation and audience Q & A with the Toronto-born filmmaker. Included at the event will be the presentation of BurlingtonGreen’s 2014 Eco-awards. Rob Stewart is an award-winning      Show more . . .


Vancouver Writers Fest
October 21, 2014 to October 26, 2014
Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver Writers Fest turns reading into a community experience, bringing people together to share thoughts, explore ideas, and witness brilliant conversations.      Show more . . .


Big Business and the Re-shaping of North America
October 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
Big Business and the Re-shaping of North America by Richard Roman, Associate Professor Emeritus, Sociology, University of Toronto.      Show more . . .


Fed up: Be the Change Film + Discussion Series
October 22, 2014
Collingwood, ON
Everything we've been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. FED UP is the film the food industry doesn't want you to see. Upending the conventional wisdom of why we gain weight and how to lose it, FED UP unearths the dirty little secret the food industry doesn't want you      Show more . . .


Critical Creativities: Policy, Performance, Diversity and the Arts in GTA
October 22, 2014 to October 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Oct 22: Beit Zatoun - Project X: Humanity Cries is a work in progress. With Melissa Noventa, Mikhail P. Morris and Sheniz Janmohamed who explore the interplay of art, culture and politics with literary readings, live music and dance. Should art create sites of exclusively secular, civic      Show more . . .


Dirty Hands in Politics - Stained with Blood in Kobane
October 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Speaker: Kawa Jabary who was born in the Kurdish region of Northern Iraq. He fled to Turkey as a result of his political activities and in 1997 settled in Canada as a refugee. Kawa has a graduate degree in Political Science from Simon Fraser University.      Show more . . .


Innovation Talk - Adapting to a Changing Climate
October 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Over the past few years, there has been an increase in extreme weather events like floods, ice storms and heat waves. Our cities are not built to cope with these extremes, and as infrastructure and natural water systems are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, the need for urban dwellers and      Show more . . .


To Make A Farm: Film
October 23, 2014
Milton, ON
Speaker: Michael Mikulak, Network Manager for the Halton Food Council      Show more . . .


Toronto's Trees - Beyond the Ice Storm
October 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for the launch of the Discover the Don Speaker Series!      Show more . . .


Book Launch: From Hiroshima to Fukushima to You.
October 23, 2014
Ottawa, ON
With Florian Oelck      Show more . . .


International Festival of Authors
October 23, 2014 to November 02, 2014
Toronto, ON
Each fall, the International Festival of Authors brings together the world’s best writers of contemporary literature for 11 days of readings, interviews, lectures, round table discussions, public book signings and a number of special events, including readings by Governor General’s      Show more . . .


It is Only Sound That Remains
October 24, 2014
Toronto, ON
A sound theatre performance based on the life of Ziba Kazemi. It Is Only Sound That Remains is the story of Montreal-based artist Shahrzad Arshadi coming into contact with an exceptional woman and photographer Ziba Kazemi after her tragic death at the hands of Iranian authorities in the summer of      Show more . . .


VegFest London
October 24, 2014
London, ON
Get your vegan snack on and enjoy live acoustic music and talks from special guests, including Abby Hopson of My Body Zen. We'll also have some fun games, because it isn't a party without party games right? Tickets: $35.00      Show more . . .


BookFest Windsor 2014
October 24, 2014 to October 26, 2014
Windsor, ON
Literary Arts Windsor is dedicated to education, understanding, and appreciation of the literary arts by providing performances of an artistic and literary nature in public places, senior citizens’ homes, performance areas, theatres, and educational institutions. We also provide seminars on      Show more . . .


Glen Greenwald speaks in Ottawa
October 25, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Glenn Greenwald is coming to Canada to speak about privacy, state surveillance, and its impact on Canadians at an event sponsored by rabble.ca and produced by Bill Owen of Eyestir Communications. Mr Greenwald is an American journalist, lawyer, and author, who is      Show more . . .


Peace Rally: Canada Out of Iraq - Stop Bombing Syria
October 25, 2014
Toronto, ON
Why we say NO to Canada's war in Iraq. We have all seen the pictures and read the reports abut the brutal sectarian group ISIS in Iraq and Syria and many people want to "do something" to stop the terror. However, the U.S. led bombing campaign, that Canada has just joined, is not going to help.      Show more . . .


Project Censored Book Release
October 25, 2014
Berkeley CA
Electronic Frontier Foundation Media Relations Coordinator Dave Maass will discuss EFF's contribution to Censored 2015, Project Censored's annual collection of under-reported news stories and related essays. Maass' piece describes the sea change in media coverage of issues around electronic      Show more . . .


Doing Jewish "Off the Grid": Politics, Identity, Spirituality
October 25, 2014 to October 26, 2014
Toronto, ON
You are invited to join us for workshops and discussions, networking, and brainstorming. Non- Jewish attendees are welcome. Our intention is to create a space that recognizes the diversity of Jewish perspectives, to movement-build with the progressive Jewish community, and to generate alternative      Show more . . .


Climate Change Challenges & Community Solutions in the Gatineau Hills
October 26, 2014
Wakefield, QC
A Wakefield event to learn about climate change in our region and how we can work together locally to build a more resilient future. Join concerned citizens and our political representatives as we learn from a panel of specialists about climate change impacts in our region. How can we work together      Show more . . .


Critical Creativities: Policy, Performance, Diversity and the Arts in GTA
October 28, 2014 to October 31, 2014
Toronto, ON
Presented by RPS - Religion in the Public Sphere (University of Toronto)      Show more . . .


Legal Toolkit Workshop for Environmental Protection
October 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
The workshop will be hosted by John Swaigen of Ecojustice who has designed the session to educate nonprofits active in the environmental field about the legal tools available to protect our air, water, land, and human health. It will help you to understand what laws and policies exist to protect      Show more . . .


CAPTIVE REVOLUTION - Palestinian Women's Anti-Colonial Struggle Within Israeli Prison System
October 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
Book Launch. Author: Professor Nahla Abdo. Professor Abdo will be joined by Professors: Himani Bannerji: Professor of Sociology, York University; David Mcnally: Professor of Political Science, York University; Alan Sears: Professor of Sociology, Ryerson University.      Show more . . .


Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing: Final Deadline
November 05, 2014
Now in its fourteenth year, the prize is awarded annually for a book of literary nonfiction that captures a political subject of relevance to Canadian readers and has the potential to shape or influence thinking on Canadian political life. The winning work combines compelling new insights with depth      Show more . . .


Rethinking Southern African Liberation: Author John S. Saul in conversation with Blair Rutherford
November 05, 2014
Ottawa, ON
John S. Saul is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at York University. We are pleased to present two books with John followed by a conversation with Blair Rutherford, Director of the Institute.      Show more . . .


Gideon Levy: The Israel-Palestine Conflict: How will it end?
November 05, 2014
Toronto, ON
Please join us for a talk by renowned Israeli author and human rights journalist Gideon Levy.      Show more . . .


Stand Up for Journalism
November 05, 2014
On the day or during the week of the 5 November, journalists across Europe and around the world come together in solidarity to spotlight some of the major challenges they face. The EFJ Steering Committee is proposing to highlight the situation of journalists in an increasingly concentrated media      Show more . . .


Informal Dinner and Music
November 07, 2014
Toronto, ON
Music by Davaar, with members Dave McMillan, Sara Marlowe and Macbook Air, is a project to explore the intersection of acoustic and electronic music in composition and live performance (www.davaarmusic.com). Their activist roots has led them to play at a variety of peace marches, labour rallies and      Show more . . .


'Undocumented: The Architecture of Migrant Detention' with Tings Chak
November 07, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Millions of migrants live precarious lives as migrant labourers, as refugees, and as undocumented people. This thesis explores migrant detention centres in Canada, the fastest growing incarceration sector in North America's prison industrial complex, and questions the role of architectural design      Show more . . .


VOW Gala Awards Gala Dinner
November 07, 2014 to November 08, 2014
Toronto, ON
VOW Awards Gala Dinner      Show more . . .


Ottawa Small Press Faire
November 08, 2014
Ottawa, ON
The fair usually contains exhibitors with poetry books, novels, cookbooks, posters, t-shirts, graphic novels, comic books, magazines, scraps of paper, gum-ball machines with poems, 2x4s with text, etc. Happens twice a year, founded in 1994 by Rob McLennan and James Spyker.      Show more . . .


Annual General Meeting
November 08, 2014
Toronto, ON
9:30 am Gather, register, coffee      Show more . . .


Fiesta Verde - Canadian Organization for Tropical Education and Rainforest Conservation
November 08, 2014
Scarborough, ON
Theme This Year: "Sharing Beauty, The Migratory Birds of Canada and Costa Rica"      Show more . . .


Conflict and Climate: Changing Course NOW! conference
November 09, 2014
Toronto, ON
9:30 am registration and coffee      Show more . . .


The Secret Trial 5
November 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Special guests: Expert and activist Matthew Behrens and Filmmaker John Greyson will join us for a discussion about art and activism      Show more . . .


Rendezvous With Madness Film Festival
November 10, 2014 to November 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
The festival showcases edgy, thought provoking films that explore mental health and addiction issues from a multitude of angles      Show more . . .


'Money Logging": Book Launch with author Lukas Straumann
November 11, 2014
Ottawa, ON
'Money Logging' investigates the environmental crime of the massive destruction of the Borneo rainforest by Malaysian loggers. Lukas Straumann searches not only the lost forests and the people who used to call them home, but also the network of criminals who have earned billions through illegal      Show more . . .


Occupy Economics Workshop
November 11, 2014
Toronto, ON
The Scandinavian model is often upheld as a socio-economic model that Canada should emulate, rather than following in the tracks of a mixture of British political tradition and American neoliberalism.      Show more . . .


To End All Wars: A Reading Of Canadian War Letters, 1914-2014
November 11, 2014
Toronto, ON
Remembrance Day event with Threshold Theatre reading letters from Canadians involved in various wars including WWI and II, the Korean War and the war in Afghanistan. Free.      Show more . . .


Media Mixer! Free event for media students, volunteers & precarious workers
November 12, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join us for drinks and snacks as we meet one another and talk about the opportunities and barriers facing us in finding sustainable work in the media. We'll share advice and stories on unpaid internships, using social media, diversity in journalism, and finding meaningful work.      Show more . . .


Town Hall on Pensions
November 12, 2014
Toronto, ON
Are You Worried About Your Retirement? We invite you to attend a Town Hall Meeting to re-launch the CLC's "Retirement Security for Everyone" Campaign.      Show more . . .


ACORN Organic Conference and Trade Show
November 12, 2014 to November 14, 2014
Halifax, NS
ACORN's conference is a three-day event that brings together organic and sustainable farmers, processors and businesses from across the region - and beyond!      Show more . . .


Conspire with Bold Authors
November 13, 2014 to November 12, 2014
Toronto, ON
Leftwords Festival presents the Conspire speaking series. Conspire with these bold authors as they tackle some bold subjects—from the war on science to mothering in the age of neoliberalism and the messy business of healthcare:      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Resources, Empire and Labour
November 13, 2014
Ottawa, ON
The interconnections of natural resources, empire and labour run through war, environmental degradation, impoverishment and plutocracy. Intended for researchers, students and activists, the chapters in Resources, Empire and Labour illuminate key aspects of the resources question from a variety of      Show more . . .


Childcare2020 Conference: From vision to action
November 13, 2014 to November 15, 2014
Winnipeg, MB
Join a growing community of early childhood educators, academics and researchers, policymakers, advocates, and parents--from urban, suburban, rural and Indigenous communities across Canada--all working together for a better system of early childhood education and care.      Show more . . .


Waves of Change: Sustainable Food for All National Assembly
November 13, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Halifax, NS


Inspire! Toronto International Book Fair
November 13, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Toronto, ON
The inaugural Toronto International Book Fair. More than 400 authors reading and signing books, eight stages and feature areas, more than 200 exhibitors representing 300 companies, 15 workshops.      Show more . . .


Waves of Change: Sustainable Food for All National Assembly
November 13, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Halifax, NS
The Assembly is organized by Food Secure Canada and FoodARC at Mount Saint Vincent University, in collaboration with the Nova Scotia Food Security Network and ACORN (which holds its 15th conference in the same location).      Show more . . .


Conspire
November 13, 2014 to November 17, 2014
Toronto, ON
Come out and Conspire!      Show more . . .


"Conspire: - author/book events in Toronto
November 13, 2014 to November 17, 2014
Toronto, ON
Conspire is free public evening events in Toronto that celebrate and promote the work of Canadian and international writers and thinkers Featuring authors from Between the Lines, Fernwood Publishing, and Inanna Publications, among others. Co-sponsored by Brunswick Books.      Show more . . .


Global Economic Slump
November 14, 2014
St. Catharines, ON
Causes, Results and Prospects - Perspectives from the Socialist Left discussion with Professor Robert Brenner (UCLA) and Professor Murray E.G. Smith (Brock University) outlining their respective views on the root causes of the financial crisis of 2008-09 and the on-going global economic malaise, the      Show more . . .


Imperialism and the World Wars of the Twentieth Century: Historical Lessons and Present Dangers
November 15, 2014
Toronto, ON
Lecture by David North      Show more . . .


Water Wisdom
November 15, 2014
Hamilton, ON
Water Management in our homes, in our community, and globally. "Water is a human right and as such, must be protected from privatization, pollution and bulk exports." The Council of Canadians      Show more . . .


Canadian Labour International Film Festival
November 15, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Toronto
A group of 10 films highlighting workers' experiences and struggles from around the globe - from the history of labour in British Columbia, to the story of young workers from Nova Scotia looking for decent work, to the portrayal of a Guatemalan street vendor in New York City, to an examination of      Show more . . .


Intersection: Entrepreneurship and Indigenous arts conference
November 15, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Toronto, ON
INTERSECTION will be a unique gathering of Indigenous artists, entrepreneurs, academics and students, telling success stories. The keynote speaker, Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, will tell how her blog Beyond Buckskin applied entrepreneurship as a platform to address local and global social issues. Three      Show more . . .


Designing Your Own Sustainable Home
November 15, 2014 to November 16, 2014
Woodbridge, ON
The dream of designing and building one's own home is one of the most deeply held desires in our culture. The dream of designing and building a sustainable home marries that desire with a wish to live lightly (and affordably!) on the planet. However, many questions face the prospective home builder      Show more . . .


Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers
November 16, 2014
Toronto, ON
You've heard a lot about temporary foreign workers, now come hear from them! Join 3 migrant workers - a live-In caregiver, a farmworker, and a restaurant worker - to learn about their struggles, their rights, and the laws that impact them. Join our fight to build strong, healthy communities for all      Show more . . .


Ecosocialism: Why Greens Must Be Red and Reds Must Be Green
November 16, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Speaker: Ian Angus - Editor of ClimateandCapitalism.com, founding member of the Ecosocialist International Network, co-author of the Belem Ecosocialist Declaration, author of The Global Fight for Climate Justice.      Show more . . .


Communications Training for Environmental Issues
November 17, 2014 to November 18, 2014
Toronto, ON
Solid scientific research pointing to the impacts of climate change, degraded water quality, habitat destruction and toxics have failed to mobilize sufficient public, government or corporate action to address these and a host of other environmental issues. As communicators, we are just not      Show more . . .


TransitionKW Presents: Refugees of the Blue Planet
November 19, 2014
Kitchener, ON
For around ten years, natural disasters have been occurring more frequently, causing widespread destruction; yet industrialized countries still refuse to implement or persist in doubting the actions they must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and fail to revise their policies for economic      Show more . . .


Powering the Future: Insights from the Co-operative Energy Transition
November 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join the Federation of Community Power Co-operatives and GTA-based energy co-operatives for an evening of learning, sharing and celebration. Find out more about local and international activities in community power and the growing trend of green energy impact investing.      Show more . . .


Growing Cities Documentary Screening and Greenest City Fundraiser
November 19, 2014
Toronto, ON
Come and support Greenest City 6:30pm on November 19th at the Bloor Hot Docs Cinema by joining us for the screening of the exciting documentary Growing Cities.      Show more . . .


Giant rally at Queen’s Park to STOP private clinics in Ontario
November 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
STOP private clinics SAVE our local public hospitals      Show more . . .


National Housing Day Rally
November 21, 2014
Toronto, ON
Housing is a human right! The Toronto rally is part of National Housing Day actions taking place across Canada to send a message to the Federal government that we are calling for a national housing strategy and a stop to the cuts now!      Show more . . .


A Good Jobs Economy in B.C.
November 21, 2014
Vancouver, BC
Join us at this one-day conference to begin developing a vision of a progressive, sustainable jobs agenda for B.C. Currently, the B.C. government is putting virtually all its eggs in one basket -- expansion of natural gas development, with a promise of economic windfalls and increased jobs for      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Trans Activism in Canada
November 21, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Book launch with Dan Irving. Centring the voices and experiences of trans identified people as experts on their own lives and agents of change, Trans Activism in Canada opens up a dialogue between scholars and community members in an effort to improve the lives of sex and gender variant people.      Show more . . .


Caregivers Rally for Justice
November 22, 2014
Toronto, ON
Current and former Caregivers will be outside the Federal Minister’ Offices at 150 King West, on Saturday, November 22nd 2014 at 3:00pm to condemn the cap placed on permanent residency for Caregivers. Announced on October 31st, these new changes come in to effect on November 30th and limit      Show more . . .


GMO Free Symposium
November 22, 2014 to November 23, 2014
Ottawa, ON
We are rejigging the event to Keynote Speakers from BC and their efforts.      Show more . . .


Carbon Fee Prosperty Conference
November 22, 2014 to November 24, 2014
Ottawa, ON
The overall goal of our conference is to prepare our volunteers to lobby the Canadian Parliament for carbon fee and dividend on Monday, November 24, 2014.      Show more . . .


Digging Into Farming: Planning Your New Farm Business
November 22, 2014 to November 29, 2014
Milton, ON
Digging Into Farming is a 2-day course facilitated by a farmer who has gone through a similar process of starting their own farm business. This course is right for you if you are a new farmer who is actively committed to farming as a business and are looking for support in starting to plan your farm      Show more . . .


EcoFair at the Barns
November 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
EcoFair at the Barns is a fun, family-oriented event that informs and inspires people to make greener choices in their homes and communities. Last year, there were more than 30 exhibitors and interactive activities. Approximately 800 people came out to learn about green initiatives and achievements      Show more . . .


Bombing Instead of Negotiating
November 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
A Bread and Puppet production. The dances are created from simple instructions, either as a result of a short or directly as public participation dances.      Show more . . .


Rally in Solidarity with Migrant Detainees: United Against Raids & Detentions
November 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
A day of joyful protest in solidarity with migrants jailed at the Toronto Immigration Holding Centre, demanding justice for migrants, refugees, and migrant workers. A report launched in June revealed that in 2013, thousands of detainees were locked up in 146 prisons across the country with no end      Show more . . .


Samba Protest at Toronto Immigration Jail Against Deaths in Custody, Immigration Raids
November 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
Friends, families and supporters of immigration detainees will be gathering at the Toronto Immigration Holding Centre (TIHC) calling for an overhaul of immigration arrest and detention practices. In August, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) racially profiled migrants on their way to work, and      Show more . . .


Stop the Jewish National Fund (JNF)!
November 23, 2014
Toronto, ON
The JNF covers up Israel’s historic injustices and war crimes against the Palestinians by planting forests and building recreational parks and over the ruins of depopulated and demolished Palestinian villages. One particularly egregious example is Canada Park, which was constructed on the      Show more . . .


International Food Workers Week
November 23, 2014 to November 29, 2014
Millions of food workers around the world struggle to make a living each day. In the U.S. alone, nearly 20 million people work in the food system, growing, processing, transporting, serving, cooking, & selling the food that we eat each day. Show your solidarity & support for food workers by taking      Show more . . .


What's the Plan for Ontario's Aging Nukes, and the Alternatives?
November 24, 2014
Toronto, ON
Did you know Ontario plans to rebuild 10 of our aging nuclear reactors, locking us into nuclear for another 4 or more decades? This will cost taxpayers upwards of $60-billion, to say nothing of the radioactive waste and risk of catastrophic accident on one of our Great Lakes. Did anyone ever ask you      Show more . . .


CPJ International Press Freedom Awards 2014
November 25, 2014
New York City, NY
Four journalists from Burma, Iran, Russia, and South Africa will be honored with the Committee to Protect Journalists’ 2014 International Press Freedom Awards, an annual recognition of courageous reporting. These journalists have faced imprisonment, violence, and censorship.      Show more . . .


Safe Space Now! Shelter and Housing for All!
November 25, 2014
Toronto, ON
Join the Ontario Coalition Against Poverty and allies this coming November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to fight for:      Show more . . .


Be the Change Film + Discussion Series: Dam Nation
November 26, 2014
Collingwood, ON
Exploring changes in our national attitude from pride in big dams as engineering wonders, to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers. Where obsolete dams come down, rivers bound back to life, returning primeval spawning grounds to salmon and other wild      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Indivisible: Indigenous Human Rights
November 26, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Indigenous rights are generally conceptualized and advocated separately from the human rights framework. The contributors to this book argue that Indigenous rights are human rights and the fundamental human rights of Indigenous people cannot be protected without the inclusion of their Indigenous      Show more . . .


Be The Change Film + Discussion Series - Dam Nation
November 26, 2014
Collingwood, ON
Be The Change Documentary Film Series was created in 2008 to educate and inspire the local community into action where it relates to our fragile ecosystem and what each of us can do to help preserve it. Blue Mountain Watershed Trust Foundation and Elephant Thoughts are working together along with      Show more . . .


Saying NO to War
November 26, 2014
Toronto, ON
A Double Book Launch of Anti-War Titles and Discussion on a Century of Conscientious Objection      Show more . . .


Victoria: LNG, fracking and Victoria's energy future
November 26, 2014
Victoria, BC
We've heard many promises about the economic benefits of a proposed LNG industry, which would be powered by fracking in northeast B.C. But are these claims credible? And what sort of environmental trade-offs would the industry bring?      Show more . . .


Book Launch: Threatening Democracy
November 27, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Normand Landry. Threatening Democracy is an introduction to the phenomenon of judicial intimidation used against socially and politically active citizens. Strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) involve the deliberate use of judicial procedures as tools for intimidation, censorship      Show more . . .


Forum: Endless War? The Middle East and Canada's New Militarism
November 27, 2014
Toronto, ON
In 2003, the U.S. and its allies invaded Iraq on false pretenses and left the country in ruins almost a decade later, creating the conditions for ISIL's ascension in the region. Now the U.S. is spearheading a campaign to return to Iraq and enter Syria to fight off ISIL. Canada has heeded its      Show more . . .


Cowspiracy movie in Mabou, NS
November 27, 2014
Mabou, NS
The film reveals the absolutely devastating environmental impact large-scale animal agriculture has on our planet, and asks why major environmental groups have ignored the issue. It offers a path to global sustainability for a growing population. Admission free      Show more . . .


Let's discuss democracy
November 27, 2014
Edmonton, AB
So you think we live in a democracy? Let’s talk about it! Presentation by the Council of Canadians, followed by discussion. What are your neighbors saying? What are your insights? Are you prepared to live with true democracy? Join us!      Show more . . .


A New Direction for Science Policy in Canada? Get Science Right town hall
November 27, 2014
Ottawa, ON
On November 27, join us for an evening with journalist Mike De Souza to discuss the impact of the federal government's current approach to science policy, examine ways to protect science in the public interest, and hear the views of representatives from the three main political parties on what      Show more . . .


Canadian Folk Music Awards
November 27, 2014 to November 29, 2014
Ottawa, ON
The mission of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music in all its forms. Until their creation in 2005, there existed no awards to celebrate the breadth and depth of folk music in Canada. Awards such as the Junos, East Coast Music Awards or the Western Canada      Show more . . .


Pacific Journalism Review 20th Anniversary Conference
November 27, 2014 to November 29, 2014
Auckland, New Zealand
Keynote addresses include: Max Stahl from Timor-Leste - the man who exposed the 1991 Indonesian massacre at Santa Cruz cemetery to the world; Jim Marbrook with a special screening of his new documentary on nickel mining on indigenous lands in New Caledonia, Cap Bocage; and Dr Lee Duffield from      Show more . . .


National Farmers Union (NFU) Annual Convention
November 27, 2014 to November 29, 2014
Saskatoon, SK
Inequitable and undemocratic government policies that benefit transnational agri-business corporations are cornering farmers, driving them to dangerous levels of debt, lost marketing opportunities and more expensive inputs. This year's Convention theme, “Claiming our Livelihoods", highlights      Show more . . .


Renewing The Left
November 28, 2014
Toronto, ON
A discussion on The Next New Left by Alan Sears. Why is the left not growing at a time of naked attacks on workers, the poor, migrants, indigenous people, young people and women? Democracy is being undermined. Imperialist warfare is on the rise. Things are bad and getting worse. We need a renewed      Show more . . .


Line 9 - worth the risk? Event in Mississauga
November 28, 2014
Mississauga, ON
Council of Canadians Peel Chapter is hosting an information evening on Line 9.      Show more . . .


Black Friday Walmart Protests
November 28, 2014 to November 29, 2014
The Walmart nearest you. Just 30-45 minutes will do the trick.      Show more . . .


VIDEA Fair Trade Fair
November 29, 2014
Victoria, BC
Shopping with a conscience! Join us for VIDEA’s annual Fair Trade Fair! Featuring fair trade vendors selling a variety of fairly traded clothes, crafts, textiles, gifts and more. Scrumptious food by the International Women’s Catering Coop! Admission is by donation. For more information      Show more . . .


Book Launch: A Line in the Tar Sands: Struggles for Environmental Justice
November 29, 2014
Toronto
Join contributors, an editor, and Line 9 activists for a celebration of A Line in the Tar Sands: Struggles for Environmental Justice edited by Stephen D’Arcy, Toban Black, Tony Weis, and Joshua Kahn Russell with Foreward by Naomi Klein and Bill McKibben.      Show more . . .


The future of progressive media with Judy Rebick and Rick Salutin
November 30, 2014
Toronto, ON
Authors and commentators Judy Rebick and Rick Salutin will be addressing the subject of the future of the progressive media at a fundraiser for Outlook, Canada's progressive Jewish magazine.      Show more . . .


Rick Smith: "The Impact of Pesticides on Health - Ours and the Planet's"
November 30, 2014
Ottawa, ON
"The Impact of Pesticides on Health - Our's and the Planet's" - Keynote Speaker, Rick Smith (co-author of "Toxin Toxout") will talk about his research and personal experiences followed by Q&A, networking, organic snacks and a chance to meet Rick.      Show more . . .


Canada: Don't Cop Out! Protect Earth, Air and Water
December 01, 2014
Toronto, ON
December 1 is the start of the global climate conference COP 20 in Lima, Peru, and Canada is getting in the way. Join a discussion to learn more about Canada's climate record and what we can do.      Show more . . .


Save our Health Care Town Hall Meeting
December 01, 2014
St.John’s
Protect, Strengthen and Expand Health Care: Why we need a new Health Accord. Speakers Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians Paul Moist, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Kathleen Connors, Former Chair, Canadian Health Coalition      Show more . . .


Save our Health Care Town Hall Meeting
December 02, 2014
Corner Brook, NL
Protect, Strengthen and Expand Health Care: Why we need a new Health Accord. Speakers Maude Barlow, National Chairperson of the Council of Canadians Paul Moist, National President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees      Show more . . .


2014 Gala of Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE Press Freedom Awards)
December 03, 2014
Toronto, ON
At the CJFE Gala: A Night to Honour Courageous Reporting, we feature stories that we would never have known about if people had not risked their jobs, their freedom or even their lives to tell us. This annual event is an opportunity to hear these stories and pay tribute to some of these brave      Show more . . .


TTCriders end-of-year celebration fundraiser
December 04, 2014
Toronto, ON
Celebrate our 2014 successes with TTCriders members and friends.      Show more . . .


Five Broken Cameras movie
December 04, 2014
Mabou, NS
A documentary on a Palestinian farmer's chronicle of his nonviolent resistance to the actions of the Israeli army.      Show more . . .


Ecological Farmers of Ontario Conference 2014
December 04, 2014 to December 06, 2014
Orillia, ON
• Over 30 intermediate to advanced-level workshops on practical production techniques to help you farm better, smarter, and more sustainably      Show more . . .


World Soil Day 2014
December 05, 2014 to December 12, 2014
Soil is the basis for food, feed, fuel and fibre production and for services to ecosystems and human well-being. It is the reservoir for at least a quarter of global biodiversity, and therefore requires the same attention as above-ground biodiversity. Soils play a key role in the supply of clean      Show more . . .


Candlelight Vigil: Women Won't Forget
December 06, 2014
Toronto
Join Us in a Day of Remembrance for Women Murdered by Men. 25th Anniversary of the Montreal Massacre, National Day of Action and Remembrance on Violence Against Women      Show more . . .


Resistance & Remembrance
December 06, 2014
Toronto
On December 6th, 1989 fourteen women (13 of them engineering students) were gunned down at L'Ecole Polytechnique in Montreal simply because they were women.      Show more . . .


Montreal Massacre Memorial 2014
December 06, 2014
Vancouver
Join us for the Montreal Massacre Memorial on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This year, the event falls on the original date of the Montreal Massacre, December 6th, and as in previous years, we will hold it at the Vancouver Public Library - Central Branch, from      Show more . . .


Seasonal Sale Cuban Books
December 06, 2014
Toronto
Books sale : Cuban history, poetry, baseball, Cuban music CDs, DVDs Give a Cuban gift to your family and friends. Pick up your Cuba solidarity bookmark.      Show more . . .


Justice for Michael Mac Issac, Stop Police Shootings
December 07, 2014
Toronto
Michael Mac Issac was shot and killed by Durham police on December 2, 2013. At the time, he was naked in the street and most likely having an epileptic seizure. Like in nearly every police shooting, the SIU cleared the officer who killed him.      Show more . . .


Cinematic Activism: A Masterclass with Velcrow Ripper
December 07, 2014
Vancouver
"Velcrow Ripper is a lot like his movies - friendly, hopeful, full of electrifying ideas." ~ Liz Braun, Toronto Sun      Show more . . .


Discussion Group: This Changes Everything
December 08, 2014
Toronto, ON
Please join us for the launch of a Discussion Group on Naomi Klein’s new book, This Changes Everything.      Show more . . .


Report launch - Moving to the City: Housing and Aboriginal Migration to Winnipeg
December 09, 2014
Winnipeg
A Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives-Manitoba report by Josh Brandon and Evelyn Peters A CCPA-MB report in partnership with Eagle Urban Transition Centre documenting the housing experiences of Aboriginal people moving to Winnipeg.      Show more . . .


Cuban Five - Political Prisoners of the Empire
December 10, 2014
Toronto, ON
Why their human rights are denied?      Show more . . .


International Human Rights Day
December 10, 2014
Toronto
Race, Gender and Democracy in Toronto      Show more . . .


Your Water Footprint book launch with Stephen Leahy
December 10, 2014
Ottawa
Your Water Footprint reveals how water is essential to our way of life in ways we never imagined. While water usage continues to soar, shortages now affect more than 3 billion people including millions of Americans and Canadians. A decade from now 3 out of 5 people will face water shortages.      Show more . . .


Partners in Crime: The Mexican state, North American Capitalism, and the 43 Missing Students
December 12, 2014
Toronto
The signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement came with the promise of prosperity and jobs for all and the extension of human rights. These are, it needs hardly saying, promises unkept.      Show more . . .


Halton Green Screens: End of the Line
December 13, 2014 to November 13, 2014
Oakville, ON
Scientists predict that if we continue fishing as we are now, we will see the end of most seafood by 2048. Oceans without fish. Imagine your meals without seafood. Imagine the global consequences. This is the future if we do not stop, think and act. The End of the Line chronicles how demand for      Show more . . .


Invisibles and Disposables: Migrant Workers in Stories, Poetry and Images
December 17, 2014
Vancouver
Grassroots organizers, migrant workers, and advocates share their poetry, paintings, photography and stories in Spanish, Filipino, and English.      Show more . . .


7th International Congress of Environmental Research
December 26, 2014 to December 28, 2014
Karnataka,
To provide a platform to academicians, professionals, industrialists, environmentalists, researchers and activist from all over the world for interaction and exchanging their views in order to enhance their knowledge in the field of environment.      Show more . . .


Deadline for British Columbia Historical Federation Writing Competition
December 31, 2014
Victoria, BC
Each year, the British Columbia Historical Federation invites submissions for its Annual Historical Writing Competition to authors of British Columbia history; and the winning author is awarded the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing.      Show more . . .