Discussion of Naomi Klein's new book This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs the Climate      Show more . . .

In much of the world, there has been a sea change on drug policy. The Global Commission on Drug Policy, including international luminaries like Kofi Annan, declared that the War on Drugs “has not, and cannot, be won.” Former heads of state and drug warriors have come out in favour of      Show more . . .

Public lecture by Steven Salaita in the Segal Rooms.      Show more . . .

Special Guest Speakers:      Show more . . .

"Transforming Classes" with: * Sue Ferguson, David McNally, John McCullough and Adolph Reed * Moderated by Leo Panitch and Greg Albo Doors open at 6:30 and food and and refreshments are available from Lula's great chef and bartenders throughout the evening (cash bar).      Show more . . .

Recent decades have seen the exciting convergence of anti-authoritarian radicalism and broader-based movements in the U.S. and Canada. From this convergence, a growing set of activists – from anti-poverty organizers in Toronto to prison abolitionists in Oakland, from occupy activists in New      Show more . . .

The theme "Cowboys & Cowgirls Ride the Red Rocket" recognizes Pembina's Alberta roots while celebrating its work to advance transportation and urban solutions in Ontario. The unGALA is always fun and informal - cowboy hats provided.      Show more . . .

Jeff Halper is an Israeli peace activist and Nobel Prize Nominee to tour Canada advocating for a Just Peace. Co-Founder and Director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions (ICAHD), Dr. Halper, will be touring Canada for three weeks. He is a long-time activist, writer and commentator on      Show more . . .

Retail is the largest employment sector in Canada, but most front-line retail jobs reflect the scourge of precarious work and involve low pay, insecurity, and disrespect. It is also currently the site of some of the most innovative and exciting worker organizing initiatives. Kendra Coulter,      Show more . . .

The conference will focus on further wind energy market development in Canada and will offer a crucial update on cutting-edge technologies, new projects and finance. This strictly B2B event will offer ample opportunities for business networking and promoting your company within the expo.      Show more . . .

The In the Dead of Winter festival is an acoustic based festival that will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada annually on the last weekend of January. The goal of the festival is to bring a diverse group of acoustic musicians together to not only perform but to also meet one another in a      Show more . . .

Gord Miller is the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario; the province's independent environmental watchdog. In this one-hour webinar, he will present his perspective and his advice to ministries on several issues in the news this past year. You will be able to submit questions during the Q and A      Show more . . .

Jeff Halper is an Israeli peace activist and Nobel Prize Nominee to tour Canada advocating for a Just Peace. He is a long-time activist, writer and commentator on Israel-Palestine known for his writing on the concepts and practice of "matrix of control," and "people warehousing" as practised by      Show more . . .

The International Che Guevara Conference is an opportunity to discuss and debate the ideas of the Cuban revolution, its dynamism and how it has impacted Latin America and the world.      Show more . . .

Come and show your support and solidarity for the 120 Crown Strikers (Local 9176) by spending one or two hours on Saturday, January 24 at your local Beer Store or LCBO to remind the public to buy beer in bottles, not cans made by scabs. The USW members on strike at Crown Metal Packaging are into      Show more . . .

The McMaster Labour Studies Certificate program is intended to meet the educational goals of those wishing to pursue lifelong learning in a supportive and worker friendly environment. Courses are developed on principles of adult education currently practiced in unions. The learning process is based      Show more . . .

The evening event is a fundraiser and opportunity to raise awareness of the situation of Palestinian and Syrian refugees. Details yet to be confirmed for a film screening or music and poetry as well as information about refugee sponsorship and the current situation for refugees in the Middle East      Show more . . .

The observance of the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust is centred around the theme "Journeys through the Holocaust". This theme recalls the various journeys taken during this dark period, from deportation to incarceration to freedom, and how this      Show more . . .

Bring your own stories of "Climate success" examples of hope against daunting odds, behaviours and practices you use to keep your commitment strong. Patricia Remy is a theologian with a scientific background with extensive experience in spiritual direction and social engagement.      Show more . . .

With up to 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals proposed for the coast of B.C., there is growing concern and opposition from communities across the province as the true impacts of fracking and LNG come to light. Why put communities and the climate at risk, and threaten B.C.'s drinking water,      Show more . . .

Filmed in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Lucknow and rural India, 'No Easy Walk to Freedom' is a 90-minute documentary by Assoc. Prof. Nancy Nicol (York University) that tells the story of the struggle for decriminalization of homosexuality in contemporary India against a backdrop of the growth of queer      Show more . . .

A Toronto community book discussion of the novel "Mornings in Jenin" by Susan Abulhawa.Susan Abulhawa was born to refugees of the 1967 War and moved to the United States as a teenager. She is the founder of Playgrounds for Palestine, an NGO that builds playgrounds for children in the Occupied      Show more . . .

Be the Change Film + Discussion Series: Growing Cities      Show more . . .

In Search of the Steadfast Olive: A Journey of Hope to the Holy Land      Show more . . .

The economic stimulus which followed the 2007-08 global financial crisis have been succeeded by what we now call "austerity" measures - characterized by a renewed assault on public spending and further restructuring of social and labour market policies.      Show more . . .

This event started with a simple launch - an afternoon seminar dreamed up by a couple of grad students on the Guelph campus in the winter of 1982. The student group "Guelph Ag. Alternatives" ran it for years, then it became a larger event when a coalition of non-profits assumed the management in      Show more . . .

"The Rules of the Game: Parties, Politics and the Future of Democracy" presented by the South Shore Chapter of the Council of Canadians features former MLA and current political analyst for the CBC Graham Steele, giving an insider's view of democracy in an age of party politics.      Show more . . .

Hosted by the Social Justice and Equity Studies Graduate Program at Brock University, the annual Niagara Social Justice Forum includes a day-long programme of concurrent activities, including workshops, performances, exhibits and information tables in a fair-like atmosphere.      Show more . . .

Canadian Muslims for Peace, a grassroots initiative to bring together Canadian Muslims to stand against terrorism committed in their name. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food items, socks, gloves, and/or blankets to share with local food banks and homeless shelters.      Show more . . .

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

Join us at 9:30am, Monday February 2 at City Hall, as we fill the TTC Commission with passionate grumpy riders. Wear your TTCriders t-shirt if you have one. And we'll give you a T-shirt if you join us for the day.      Show more . . .

Cinema Politica at The Bloor is back and ready to launch 2015 with OUT IN THE NIGHT, a riveting doc about intersectional and prison justice as well as homophobia and black queer identity in the States. Co-presented with Inside Out LGBT Film Festival and co-sponsored by Point of View Magazine.      Show more . . .

You are invited to Octopus Book Club for a discussion of "Clearing the Plains, Disease, Politics of Starvation, and the Loss of Aboriginal Life" by James Daschuk!      Show more . . .

This coming week, Vinay Jindal, M.D., of Physicians for Global Survival lectures as part of Science for Peace's ongoing series THIS NUCLEAR AGE. Wednesday, February 4, 4-6pm. Room 179, University College, University of Toronto.      Show more . . .

What does the election of SYRIZA mean for the people of Greece? Does it spell the end of the EU's imposition of austerity on Greece? Come hear Miguel Figueroa, leader of the Communist Party of Canada and Plato Proutis, a Member of Friends of the Communist Party of Greece (Toronto)present a detailed      Show more . . .

On 20 December 2012, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/67/146 in which it      Show more . . .

There is a growing trend towards people-centred campaigns, enhanced by technology and data. NGOs that wish to be a part of this trend need to retool around the best practices of organizing and engagement. Advancing our various issues has now become about how we best support citizen mobilization and      Show more . . .

After losing the elections of April 14, 2013, and having failed in their efforts to cast doubt on the electoral results, the Venezuelan right-wing, with the guidance of US agents, changed its strategy. They recycled a 40-year old plan used against Chile and Salvador Allende to launch an economic      Show more . . .

Federal Election 2015 is fast approaching and we want to make sure that workers' concerns are well represented in the discussions and outcomes. To see change happen, we need to act and talk to our colleagues, neighbours and families about these values, who best represents them and will work to      Show more . . .

Held in Whitehorse, Canada's largest feature film festival north of 60 is a feast of contemporary Canadian and International cinema that takes place in the heart of winter. The 10th anniversary Available Light Film Festival will include 30 award-winning fiction and documentary films, special      Show more . . .

This year's theme is Human Health & the Environment encompassing topics such as harmful cosmetics and everyday products, environmental chemicals in our water systems, food, agriculture, pesticides & GMOS, Inuit health and food security, First Nations health in relation to water quality, and overall      Show more . . .

There has been much concern and mobilization to stop the plan to bury low and intermediate level nuclear waste next to Lake Huron. But what about the high level nuclear waste? Industry hopes to bury it too, they just don't know where yet.      Show more . . .

After years of protests and street battles against the extreme policies of austerity imposed by the so-called “Troika” composed of the European Commission, European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund, Greece elected a new progressive government on January 25, 2015.      Show more . . .

Why is Benjamin Netanyahu relentless in his drive to create a "Jewish State" in constitutional law? The "nation-state" law would make it legal that where Israeli democracy and "Jewishness" are in conflict, its "Jewish" nature take precedence over democracy. Stephen Harper has declared that Canada      Show more . . .

The Institute of African Studies presents a talk entitled "Libya, Pan Africanism, African Unity and the quest for peace." This is a part of the African Studies Umeme: African Flashpoints Series.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Prince Albert chapter is sponsoring a presentation of "Harper: The Musical: How To Survive and Thrive in The Dying Days of the Empire of Oil"      Show more . . .

The 2015 Sustainable Communities Conference is heading to London, ON, for what promises to be the best sustainability experience yet!      Show more . . .

With up to 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals proposed for the coast of B.C., there is growing concern and opposition from communities across the province as the true impacts of fracking and LNG come to light. Why put communities and the climate at risk, and threaten B.C.'s drinking water,      Show more . . .

2015 could hardly have had a worse start than the events of January 7 in Paris with the attack at Charlie Hebdo. Twelve people were murdered but much more died and will likely continue to die with them. This event as with all such events is being used as a pretext to create further paranoia and      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Red Deer chapter is sponsoring a presentation of "Harper: The Musical: How To Survive and Thrive in The Dying Days of the Empire of Oil"      Show more . . .

We have chosen to go with a peaceful & calm assembly with the purpose of raising public awareness and sharing knowledge with passersby. WE WILL BE HANDING OUT PAMPHLETS, SHOWING VIDEOS, ETC. ON THE ISSUE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESTRUCTION WITHIN CANADA DUE TO CORPORATE PROFIT & CAPITALISM. There have been      Show more . . .

This march was founded in Vancouver in 1991 by a group of Native women and frontline workers in response to the negligent response by police in the case of the murder of a Coast Salish woman. In it's 6th year in Montreal, the purpose of the march is to commemorate the lives of missing and murdered      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Northwest Territories chapter will be presenting "Stephen Harper: The Musical, How to Survive and Thrive in the Dying Days of the Empire of Oil" in      Show more . . .

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Strawberry Ceremony with Elder Wanda Whitebird begins at 12:30 at Police Headquarters, 40 College Street at Bay, Toronto      Show more . . .

Professor Arthur McIvor, co-founder and director of the Scottish Oral History Centre at the University of Strathclyde, will talk about his research on occupational health and safety, including ongoing work on the Second World War and on disability in the coalfields. Arthur McIvor is a social      Show more . . .

A Round-table Discussion      Show more . . .

Canadian Immigration policy divides families. Only 5,000 parents or grandparents are admissible under family sponsorship, and their families must meet a minimum income bracket which is extremely high. Migrant workers come here to work, but cannot bring their families with them, even those that come      Show more . . .

High school aged youth from Peterborough and Toronto are changing the way they celebrate Family Day (February 16th) this year, rallying outside a maximum security prison in Lindsay, Ontario. The group, members of Youth 4 Global Change & End Immigration Detention Network Youth Committee hope to raise      Show more . . .

Ross's first book, Dancing with a Ghost, began his exploration of aboriginal approaches to justice and the visions of life that shape them. In his second book, Returning to the Teachings, Ross went on to examine the aboriginal preference for "peacemaker justice."      Show more . . .

he General Assembly proclaimed 20 February as World Day of Social Justice in 2007, inviting Member States to devote the day to promoting national activities in accordance with the objectives and goals of the World Summit for Social Development and the twenty-fourth session of the General Assembly.      Show more . . .

2015 10th Annual Poly Living Polyamory Conference      Show more . . .

International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The date represents the day in 1952 when students demonstrating for recognition of their language, Bangla, as one of the two national languages of the      Show more . . .

On February 21st, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated. As a revolutionary internationalist and a leader of the Black liberation struggle, Malcolm X shaped and influenced a generation of Black activists, artists, revolutionaries and intellectuals. His impact has been profound and lasting.      Show more . . .

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 . . .

The McMaster Labour Studies Certificate program is intended to meet the educational goals of those wishing to pursue lifelong learning in a supportive and worker friendly environment. Courses are developed on principles of adult education currently practiced in unions. The learning process is based      Show more . . .

Zero Discrimination Day is the opportunity to celebrate everyone's right to live a full and productive life with dignity - no matter what they look like, where they come from or whom they love. By joining hearts and voices, individuals, communities and societies can transform the world every day and      Show more . . .

Identical sessions will be offered on two dates: Monday, March 2, 2015, and Friday, March 6, 2015. Both sessions will be offered from 1-4 PM and take place in Toronto.      Show more . . .

Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights Workshop for ENGOs and Community Groups: A Toolkit for Change      Show more . . .

Beit Zatoun's annual open house / anniversary / fundraising concert has become a party and music highlight of the year. Join the Beit Zatoun community for an evening of Middle Eastern sounds and flavours to go along with sharing and warm friendships.      Show more . . .

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

Women Workers Speak Out! Stories of Precarious Work and Resistance in Ottawa      Show more . . .

A year has passed since the tragic loss of Ali Mustafa on March 9, 2014 while working in Syria as an independent photojournalist and blogger. A Toronto-based activist and photojournalist, Ali's personality, life and work touched everyone he encountered. His humanity, inquisitive nature and passion      Show more . . .

A frank discussion about what health care cuts will mean to you and to our community. Your Cowichan Valley chapter of the Council of Canadians is holding a town hall meeting next Wednesday called Threats to Health Care, It's Your Business.      Show more . . .

Kathleen Wynne and her Ontario Liberals have some explaining to do. They have cut funding for public services across Ontario. They've wasted $8.2 billion on privatization and outsourcing instead of investing in the health care, education and public services our communities need. They have given away      Show more . . .

With up to 18 liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals proposed for the coast of B.C., there is growing concern and opposition from communities across the province as the true impacts of fracking and LNG come to light. Why put communities and the climate at risk, and threaten B.C.'s drinking water,      Show more . . .

Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at the door      Show more . . .

Climate change is already catastrophic for countless people around the world, especially in parts of the Global South. Some residents of low-lying Island States in the Pacific Ocean are already having to move to other countries as a result of rising sea levels. Water is also rising in Bangladesh,      Show more . . .

Reports of sexual assault have appeared frequently in the news over the past few months. One of the most memorable cases can be attributed to former CBC Radio host Jian Ghomeshi’s sexual assault scandal. As of January 8 this year, Ghomeshi is charged with seven assault counts and one count of      Show more . . .

Following the 2007-08 global financial crisis, Western nations engaged a variety of measures that departed quite dramatically from conventional neoliberal wisdom. However, these policies were quickly succeeded by what we now call "austerity" measures. This collection engages with the question: Is      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed with a series of events and activities worldwide on March 21 each year. The day aims to remind people of racial discrimination's negative consequences. It also encourages people to remember their      Show more . . .

In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.      Show more . . .

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

The International Day for the Elimination of Racism marks the anniversary of the 1960 Sharpeville Massacre in South Africa when police opened fire on hundreds of South Africans protesting against Apartheid's passbook laws, killing 67 and wounding 186.      Show more . . .

Week of Solidarity with the Peoples Struggling against Racism and Racial Discrimination      Show more . . .

Water and energy are closely interlinked and interdependent. Energy generation and transmission requires utilization of water resources, particularly for hydroelectric, nuclear, and thermal energy sources.      Show more . . .

Join us for a nonviolent noon-hour vigil to say:      Show more . . .

Inspired by the acclaimed book by Naomi Oreskes and Erik M. Conway, Merchants of Doubt takes audiences on a satirically illuminating ride into the heart of conjuring American spin. Filmmaker Robert Kenner (Food, Inc.) lifts the curtain on the secretive group of highly charismatic, silver-tongued      Show more . . .

The United Nations (UN) holds a special day to promote a human rights issue on March 24 each year. This day is called the "International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims".      Show more . . .

The Fair Trade Federation is the trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate      Show more . . .

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 . . .

Every year on 25 March, the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade offers the opportunity to honour and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. The International Day also aims at raising awareness about      Show more . . .

The International Day of Solidarity with Detained and Missing Staff Members has taken on even greater importance in recent years, as attacks against the United Nations intensify. This is a day to mobilize action, demand justice and strengthen our resolve to protect UN staff and peacekeepers, as      Show more . . .

Book launch event for "The Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists", Aaron J. Leonard author.      Show more . . .

The speaker is Jamal Juma' who is the coordinator of the Palestinian Grassroots Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign and is centrally involved in setting up an independent trade union movement in Palestine. He is a member of the Palestinian Boycott National Committee (BNC), which leads the Palestinian BDS      Show more . . .

Please join us for this special Green Neighbours 21 "Open Space" meeting - and bring your ideas!      Show more . . .

As governments and corporations scramble to pull the plug on research that proves that they are poisoning our planet and rush to muzzle the scientists who dare to share their disturbing data, it seems the powerful have declared a war on science. Michael Riordon asks deep questions of bold scientists      Show more . . .

CJPME is delighted to invite you to hear Gideon Levy, a renowned Israeli author and human rights journalist, in a talk in Hamilton on Wednesday, March 25, 2015, at 7 p.m.      Show more . . .

Book launch event for "The Heavy Radicals: The FBI's Secret War on America's Maoists", Aaron J. Leonard author.      Show more . . .

Join us for an open discussion with Alice de Wolff (Comox Valley Council of Canadians), Brenda Sayers (Hupacaseth First Nation) and Ellen Gould (Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives).      Show more . . .

Low-wages are increasingly a problem for workers in many parts of the world. In the past two years, wages have remained flat in most wealthy countries and in some countries average wages are still below the levels pre-financial crisis. Workers in some global south countries like China have seen      Show more . . .

An innovative legal challenge is trying to force the Federal government to justify imprisonment of immigrants in a provincial court for the first time. The End Immigration Detention Network and lawyers for two long-term immigration detainees will be asking the Ontario Court of Appeals on Thursday,      Show more . . .

The goal of this conference is to explore how precarious labour market arrangements and changes to social policy have exacerbated low-waged and no-waged work. Alternate Routes is seeking critical submissions that advance or challenge theoretical approaches, explore the intersections of race, class,      Show more . . .

Brewster Kneen is known as one of the foremost analysts of the food system, in Canada and globally, through his books and the Ram’s Horn newsletter. Now he has turned his analytical gaze to his own life.      Show more . . .

OFT's 11th annual Farmland Forum brings together interested individuals and groups for a day of networking, learning, and creative-thinking about how we expand and enhance farmland protection in Ontario.      Show more . . .

The goal of The State of Extraction is to bring together indigenous leadership, academics, artists and public intellectuals from a variety of disciplines, activists engaged in various struggles related to resource extraction (including oil, gas, coal and rare earth metals), representatives of      Show more . . .

CJPME is delighted to invite you to hear Gideon Levy, a renowned Israeli author and human rights journalist, in a talk in Victoria on March 28, 2015, at 7 p.m.      Show more . . .

Join CUPW activists going out again into Conservative ridings to challenge the MP's who are complicit in the Harper plan to abolish home mail delivery. This is one of the most effective ways to ensure the Conservatives are defeated in this year's election. Please bring a group from your union to      Show more . . .

Guest Speaker: Professor Michael Keefer – Editor and co-Author of Antisemitism Real and Imagined: Responses To The Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism.      Show more . . .

In 2011, nearly 2 out of 3 young people did not vote. If more young people vote in 2015, we can be the game-changers nobody saw coming!      Show more . . .

Join us for an interactive panel discussion on the proposed changes to home care with: Jeanne Fay, Executive Director Second Story Women's Centre; Mary Wright, Family Member; Lisa Mason, Home Care Worker, CUPE; James Hutt, Provincial Coordinator, Nova Scotia Health Coalition.      Show more . . .

An all-day event on Monday, March 30 in SCC 115, co-organized by the RFA, RSU, and the Native Women's Resource Centre of Toronto.      Show more . . .

The North American Native Plant Society is proud to present noted author and native plant expert Lorraine Johnson at the North York Central Library Auditorium (5120 Yonge St., Toronto) on Monday, March 30th at 7:30 speaking on the topic of “Flowers and Food: Growing Edible Native      Show more . . .

March 31st, 2015 marks the one year anniversary of the expiry of the Health Accord.      Show more . . .

Looking Back and Forward      Show more . . .

Provincial government recently announced that the Employment Standards Act and the Labour Relations Act will be reviewed and has committed to undertake "consultations on the changing nature of modern workplaces". Members of the Workers' Action Centre have spent the past year, building upon previous      Show more . . .

Join the Montréal Transformative Leaders of the Future Team and our provocateur for the evening: Arianne Duchesne - City of Granby Water to explore the scenarios created to date      Show more . . .

Canadian author and essayist John Ralston Saul will be discussing his latest book, The Comeback: How Aboriginals are Reclaiming Power and Influence, with interviewer Pam Palmater.      Show more . . .

The Comox Valley Peace Group is hosting a panel and discussion on the federal government's proposed "Anti-terrorism Act, 2015", Bill C-51, 7pm Wednesday April 1 at Upper Native Sons Hall in Courtenay.      Show more . . .

Description: The Canadian Journalism Foundation supports and rewards excellence in Canadian journalism through its annual awards program and by supporting recognition programs run by other organizations. The recipients are presented their awards at the annual CJF Awards, held in June. The Landsberg      Show more . . .

On 8 December 2005, the General Assembly declared that 4 April of each year shall be observed as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. United Nations and relevant organizations, to foster the establishment and development of national mine-action capacities in      Show more . . .

National Wildlife Week is a program of the Canadian Wildlife Federation to celebrate our country's natural heritage and play an important role in its conservation.      Show more . . .

Sport for Development and Peace is an opportunity to recognize the potential of sport to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. At the same time, the Day underlines that sports can foster peace and can contribute to an atmosphere of tolerance and understanding. For these      Show more . . .

The start date of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, 7 April, has been designated by the UN General Assembly as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. On or around that date, the UN organized and participated in commemorative events in many countries, including in Armenia,      Show more . . .

Unsafe food is linked to the deaths of an estimated 2 million people annually - mostly children. Food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances is responsible for more than 200 diseases, ranging from diarrhoea to cancers.      Show more . . .

Amos Gvirtz, a long-time Jewish activist in Israel on a tour of Canada and US - Don't Say We Did Not Know - will speak to the situation of the non-Jewish population in Israel with a specific focus on the Bedouin of the Naqab or Negev and their struggle to remain on their ancestral land.      Show more . . .

Origins is a stunningly ambitious documentary that challenges us to reevaluate our existence in the modern world, and embrace the simplicities that defined the beginnings of our species.      Show more . . .

The Canadian Health Food Association is Canada's largest trade association dedicated to natural health and organic products.      Show more . . .

Written by practicing criminal defense lawyers, jurists, investigators, and specialized journalists, this book criticizes the whole initiative of international criminal justice and considers the idea that it must be abandoned in the name of justice. Has foreign policy trumped justice? How are      Show more . . .

The McMaster Labour Studies Certificate program is intended to meet the educational goals of those wishing to pursue lifelong learning in a supportive and worker friendly environment. Courses are developed on principles of adult education currently practiced in unions. The learning process is based      Show more . . .

On April 11, all-in Quebec for the climate!      Show more . . .

TransCanada's Energy East project would convert an existing natural gas pipeline - parts of which are up to 40-years old - to ship 1.1 million barrels of oil every day through the Prairies to export ports in Quebec and New Brunswick. Join us to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East      Show more . . .

GTA Education Worker Locals unite to invite all members to stand in solidarity with United Steelworkers Local 9176 by joining them on their picket line.      Show more . . .

On Saturday, April 11th, the Port Authority will present the scope of its airport expansion study ("Environmental Assessment"). That's when they will have to show if they are serious about an objective study. Port Authority expansion study - scope presentation      Show more . . .

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Urban ecology, urban planning, gender and ecology      Show more . . .

TransCanada's Energy East project would convert an existing natural gas pipeline - parts of which are up to 40-years old - to ship 1.1 million barrels of oil every day through the Prairies to export ports in Quebec and New Brunswick. Join us to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East      Show more . . .

The Deep Ecology of Forest Gardening Workshop & 7-Day Immersion      Show more . . .

The Nature of Cities, a one hour documentary, follows the journey of Sustainable Communities Professor Timothy Beatley as he explores urban projects around the world, representing the new green movement that hopes to move our urban environments beyond sustainability to a regenerative way of living.      Show more . . .

DIRT! The Movie - narrated by Jaime Lee Curtis - brings to life the environmental, economic, social and political impact that the soil has. It shares the stories of experts from all over the world who study and are able to harness the beauty and power of a respectful and mutually beneficial      Show more . . .

Gaza - Human not Humanitarian      Show more . . .

TransCanada's Energy East project would convert an existing natural gas pipeline - parts of which are up to 40-years old - to ship 1.1 million barrels of oil every day through the Prairies to export ports in Quebec and New Brunswick. Join us to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East      Show more . . .

The 124 bed Hope Shelter at College and McCaul has been closed. The City plans to relocate Seaton House and the Schoolhouse shelter on George Street. Over 770 homeless beds are to be relocated and most would never be replaced when the redevelopment is over. A recent City report says that six      Show more . . .

Calling all Torontonians! Come out on the global day of action to support Fight for $15 on April 15!      Show more . . .

Through province-wide organizing, the Campaign to Raise the Minimum Wage made major gains winning an increase to the minimum wage and indexation to inflation in 2014. But we know that workers need more than that to be lifted out of poverty, have decent jobs and live healthy lives. So we're taking      Show more . . .

Chevron Corporation has committed unspeakable human rights crimes and environmental devastation against Ecuadorean Indigenous peoples and the Amazon rainforest. So far they have gotten away with it.      Show more . . .

A talk by Christopher and Signe Schaefer      Show more . . .

TransCanada's Energy East project would convert an existing natural gas pipeline - parts of which are up to 40-years old - to ship 1.1 million barrels of oil every day through the Prairies to export ports in Quebec and New Brunswick. Join us to talk about why TransCanada's proposed Energy East      Show more . . .

Around the world over 110 nations recognize their citizen's right to live in a healthy environment. But not Canada.      Show more . . .

A new documentary offering a candid look at the context and cosequences of the Northern Gateway pipeline.      Show more . . .

On Thursday, April 16, 7-9 pm, the Comox Valley Council of Canadians presents a screening of Medicare in Crisis. This film, by local videographer Dan Peruzzo, focuses on current threats to Medicare, such as underfunding and the increasing pressure by both the federal and provincial governments to      Show more . . .

FilKONtario is a festival of music that is inspired by fantasy, science fiction, anime, gaming, computers, space, and many others. The musical influences run from trad folk to last week's chart-topper. Every year we spend a weekend in a hotel in Mississauga singing, listening, making friends and      Show more . . .

We, civil society organizations, trade unions, farmers, youth, women, indigenous movements and grassroots activists from across the world, are calling for a Global Day of Action on 18 April 2015 to stop free trade and investment deals and promote an economy that works for people and the planet.      Show more . . .

For the people of Gaza in their struggle to Live      Show more . . .

Screening documentary with participants in the Bay of Pigs invasion      Show more . . .

Every year on April 22, over a billion people in 190 countries take action for Earth Day. From San Francisco to San Juan, Beijing to Brussels, Moscow to Marrakesh, people plant trees, clean up their communities, contact their elected officials, and more—all on behalf of the environment.      Show more . . .

Just Eat It!      Show more . . .

Get involved in this action organized by the National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance:      Show more . . .

School of the Americas Watch is mobilizing this April for our Spring Days of Action (SDOA). Our 2015 SDOA theme is "Growing Stronger      Show more . . .

Space is limited to 40 attendees.      Show more . . .

The global campaign theme for 2013 and the coming years is Invest in the future. Defeat malaria. World Malaria Day was instituted by WHO Member States during the 2007 World Health Assembly. It is an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment for      Show more . . .

We are pulling out all the stops for this milestone Earth Day Festival Come and celebrate the achievements of the last 10 years in Greater Sudbury and share your hopes and dreams for the next 10 years. Community-minded and collaborative, this Festival will focus on what has created and what will      Show more . . .

12 continuous hours of music, performed by Riverrun!      Show more . . .

In 2011, nearly 2 out of 3 young people did not vote. If more young people vote in 2015, we can be the game-changers nobody saw coming!      Show more . . .

2015 marks the 70th anniversary of the United States atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It also marks 45 years since the first five nuclear powers agreed in Article VI of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to undertake good faith negotiations for the elimination of their nuclear      Show more . . .

Enduring Roots: Over a Century of Resistance to the Jewish National Fund (JNF)      Show more . . .

A meeting of Parents & Teacher Special Education ~ School Closures ~ Community Hubs ~ Role of Community What does a better school system mean to you? Join a conversaition about what our public education system can be. Presented by the Elementary Teachers of Toronto. Everyone welcome! Free      Show more . . .

CanWEA Western Forum 2015      Show more . . .

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

Open Stage of poetry and music      Show more . . .

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

Join us for this free event to celebrate the launch of Media Works. The evening will feature labour reporting articles, audio documentaries and graphic journalism pieces commissioned for this project. There will be a moderated discussion with contributors to the project about current issues in media      Show more . . .

On May 1, International Workers' Day, come out for the fourth straight anti-capitalist, anti-authoritative party to celebrate this city's grassroots resistance to gentrification, capitalism, and pipelines!      Show more . . .

A Midsummer's Fantasia Art exhibition/market, music, video presentations, live performances, flea market, screen painting, beer. Proceeds will go to featured artists and to the programming and launch of TKFF's 4th annual film festival in May 2015.      Show more . . .

(Kamloops) Planning for the 40th annual walk for peace in Kamloops is underway and organizer Anita Strong says it will be a celebration of the work done by local peace, social, and environmental advocates.      Show more . . .

Saturday, May 2 @ 2:00 pm      Show more . . .

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

Poetry and Music Benefit performance in support of a Syrian/Palestinian Refugee. Come and hear:      Show more . . .

An interactive presentation that challenges the standard Jewish communal narrative on intermarriage and instead presents an optimistic and inclusive vision for the future of Jewish families and Jewish life. Presented by Oraynu Congregation for Humanistic Judaism (Oraynu).      Show more . . .

Equal parts earnest and incisive, Work Songs is a new album by Clare O'Connor, an LA-based singer, writer, and activist with roots in Toronto, and Corbin Murdoch, a songwriter and performance-maker from Vancouver. Originally composed for the theatre, it is a song-cycle that asks what we can salvage      Show more . . .

A panel discussion.      Show more . . .

Part of Mayworks Festival      Show more . . .

UN General Assembly declared 8 - 9 May as a time of remembrance and reconciliation and, while recognizing that Member States may have individual days of victory, liberation and commemoration, invited all Member States, organizations of the United Nations System, non-governmental organizations and      Show more . . .

Bringing together the people who love more.      Show more . . .

The 2015 Sources of Knowledge Forum is titled "The Great Arc: Life on the (L)Edge". To take place in Tobermory on May 8-10, its goal is to build bridges to other communities which, like the Bruce, lie on the rim of the Michigan Basin.      Show more . . .

The UNAC conference next May will bring activists from all the movements in motion to cross-fertilize these struggles. We are particularly dedicated to bringing young activists together to support and learn from each other. For this, we need your help to offer subsidies to leaders from Ferguson,      Show more . . .

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) was initiated in 2006 and is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the protection of migratory birds and their habitats. On the second weekend each May, people around the world take action and organise public events such as bird festivals,      Show more . . .

In the wake of the recent unjust murders of Dontre Hamilton, Corey Stingley, Derek Williams, Brandon Johnson, Larry Jenkins, Michael Brown, Eric Garner, and so many more at the hands of police officers and racist vigilantes, people in cities across the nation have risen up to demand Justice in their      Show more . . .

CBC, Medicare, Canada Post, Pensions, Pharmacare, the Environment, Education, Jobs, Affordable Housing, the Economy, National Sovereignty and our Democracy.      Show more . . .

Revolutions come in waves and cycles. We are again riding the crest of a revolutionary epic, much like 1848 or 1917, from the Arab Spring to movements against austerity in Greece to the Occupy movement. In Wages of Rebellion, Chris Hedges - who has chronicled the malaise and sickness of a society in      Show more . . .

Michael Keefer's new book, Hard Truths for Canada about Israel and Palestine, offers a forceful critique of the near-unanimous support for Israeli state policies expressed by Canada's political elites. Setting out to help Canadians do what is right in relation to Palestine and Israel, the book      Show more . . .

Celebrating Mother’s Day for Peace the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace (VOW) will hold a gala dinner, “Women Building Connections” on Thursday, May 14th, 6:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club. Five outstanding women, Jean Augustine, Kim Phuoc, Judy Rebick, Metta Spencer and      Show more . . .

Film premiere with guest speakers. Crude Gold is a series of short documentaries showcasing five pivotal cases of foreign-funded mining exploitation connected to Canadian investors directed by Monica Gutierrez. This is the official Premiere of this documentary series, and hear the voices of      Show more . . .

Remembrance of things past with the music of Spring      Show more . . .

Eman El-Husseini's comedy career has taken her around the world. Since her debut in 2006 Eman has accumulated a list of impressive credits ranging from her own Comedy Special on the Comedy Network to multiple appearances at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival to name but a few of her      Show more . . .

Celebrate Malcolm X Day in Toronto. Drumming, spoken word artists, speakers, dancers and musicians. Presented by African-Canadian Muslim Association      Show more . . .

On May 16 the Coalition Against Psychiatric Assault (CAPA) is organizing a public protest against electroshock (ECT) at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association (APA) in Toronto.      Show more . . .

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

The 3rd annual Tommy Douglas Institute at George Brown College is pleased to announce celebrated writer, activist and public intellectual Chris Hedges as its keynote speaker on Education & Activism: Rethink Resist Reclaim on Thursday May 21st, 2015.      Show more . . .

A One Day Educational Conference Hosted by: Ideas Left Out      Show more . . .

Veteran investigative reporter Andrew Mitrovica explores how the recent war in summer 2014 was covered by Canadian journalists.      Show more . . .

Next up is an even bigger nonviolent action in May. The first day of action, May 21, is the monthly FERC meeting, and we will continue every day FERC is open until May 29. We will include a weekend of training May 24 - 25 for four days of action May 26-29.      Show more . . .

The United Nations General Assembly, by its resolution 55/201 of 20 December 2000, proclaimed 22 May as The International Day for Biological Diversity, to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The date designated for the day was chosen to commemorate the adoption of the text      Show more . . .

Academics, activists, and artists will be gathering at Trent University in the spring of 2015 for an exploration of Canada in the new century.      Show more . . .

In its resolution A/RES/67/147, the General Assembly calls on the international community to use the International Day to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula.      Show more . . .

For the 7th year running USC Canada's Run for Biodiversity team will be going the distance as part of the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend (marathon, half marathon, 10km, 5km and 2km), May 23-24.      Show more . . .

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

From arpilleras, the appliques of Chilean women, to youth drama in the slums of Nairobi, from First Nations in Canada to Cambodian human rights activists, to the apartheid walls of Palestine and refugee camps in the Sahara, banners to murals, from buttons to bumper stickers. Using visual art,      Show more . . .

Unrivaled in scope and impact, the annual Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences is the convergence of over 70 scholarly associations, each holding their annual conference under one umbrella. Now in its 84th year, this flagship event is much more than Canada’s largest gathering of      Show more . . .

People, non-governmental organizations and governments unite on World No Tobacco Day to draw attention to the health problems that tobacco use can cause. It is held on May 31 each year.      Show more . . .

Building Lasting Change: CaGBC National Conference and Expo      Show more . . .

The theme of the 2015 CFHSS Congress is 'Capital Ideas.' The theme of the 2015 Society for Socialist Studies Conference is Kapital Ideas: analysis, critique, praxis. Join us for four days of wideranging and engaged analysis and dialogue.      Show more . . .

Held in conjunction with the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences, promising to be an engaging and provocative conference.      Show more . . .

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

World Environment Day is held each year on June 5. It is one of the principal vehicles through which the United Nations (UN) stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action.      Show more . . .

The celebration of World Oceans Day 2014 coincides with the first day of the twenty-fourth meeting of the Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. This year, also marks the twentieth anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention.      Show more . . .

The International Labour Organization (ILO) launched the World Day Against Child Labour in 2002 to focus attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. Each year on 12 June, the World Day brings together governments, employers and workers      Show more . . .

Four exciting sessions:      Show more . . .

Safe blood supplies are a scarce commodity - especially in developing countries. World Blood Donor Day is an occasion to raise awareness of the problem and thank donors worldwide. It is held anually on June 14.      Show more . . .

The United Nations General Assembly, in its resolution 66/127, designated June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. It represents the one day in the year when the whole world voices its opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted to some of our older generations.      Show more . . .

Join us for "Human Rights and Peace" at the 2015 Canadian School of Peacebuilding with instructor Clint Curle. Courses are available for professional development, personal inspiration or academic credit.      Show more . . .

What: Court Support Rally for Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Legal Appeal of NEB decision on Enbridge Line 9 pipeline      Show more . . .

Who's invited?      Show more . . .

In 1994, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 17 the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought to promote public awareness of the issue, and the implementation of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in those countries experiencing serious drought and/or      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly, on 4 December 2000, adopted resolution 55/76 where it noted that 2001 marked the 50th anniversary of the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees, and that the Organization of African Unity (OAU) had agreed to have International Refugee Day coincide with Africa      Show more . . .

When Canadian icon and original Canadian People's Poet Milton Acorn was passed over for the Governor General's Award for his 1969 collection I've Tasted My Blood, several of his peers, including Margaret Atwood, Pat Lane and Mordecai Richler, established the People's Poetry Award, which they      Show more . . .

It's been nine years of job losses, health care privatization, falling wages, and environmental neglect.      Show more . . .

To give special recognition to the situation of widows of all ages and across regions and cultures, the United Nations General Assembly declared 23 June 2011 as the first-ever International Widows' Day, to be celebrated annually.      Show more . . .

his fall we believe we can win a new government, but we need your help.      Show more . . .

Rebels in Action - Workers in the Food Production Line Fight for their Rights!      Show more . . .

David Suzuki      Show more . . .

2015 is an critical year for action on climate change. Join organizations For Our Grandchildren (4RG) and JustEarth for "Faith and Our Climate: Uniting Generations", a forum to explore the intersections of faith, intergenerational relationships and climate change. This lively event will explore the      Show more . . .

Lowering Fares is a Ticket to the City      Show more . . .

When: Wednesday, June 24th, 6pm      Show more . . .

An Exhibition from The Museum Of Memory and Human Rights of Chile      Show more . . .

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

In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed, in its resolution 47/90 of 16 December 1992, the International Day of Cooperatives to be celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July.      Show more . . .

Bringing together activists, students, unions, Indigenous peoples, youth, environmentalists and hundreds of ordinary individuals to oppose the current political and economic direction of this country, and proposes a plurality of alternative paths towards a better world...      Show more . . .

The aim of ICEPR'15 is to bring together the Canadian and international community working in the field of environmental sciences, engineering, and technology, and to foster an environment conducive to present advances in this field. This conference will also provide a golden opportunity to develop      Show more . . .

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

The MILLION PEOPLE'S MARCH Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice, And Economic Inequality, happens Saturday, JULY 25, 2015,12 Noon, at the Lincoln Monument, near intersection of West Market Street & Springfield Avenue, Newark, New Jersey. The march is sponsored by People's Organization For      Show more . . .

World Hepatitis Day is annually held on July 28 to promote awareness of hepatitis, a disease that affects the liver.      Show more . . .

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

In 2010, the General Assembly adopted the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons, urging Governments worldwide to take coordinated and consistent measures to defeat this scourge. The Plan calls for integrating the fight against human trafficking into the UN's broader programmes in      Show more . . .

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

An event to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Key Note address by Honorable Paul Dewar Performances by Yakudo Drummers, Flautist Ron Korb, Pax Christi Chorale, and Raging Grannies.      Show more . . .

The International Day of the World's Indigenous People (9 August) was first proclaimed by the General Assembly in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995 - 2004).      Show more . . .

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

World Humanitarian Day is a time to recognize those who face danger and adversity in order to help others. The day was designated by the General Assembly to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters in Baghdad, Iraq.      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is annually observed on August 23 to remind people of the tragedy of the transatlantic slave trade. It gives people a chance to think about the historic causes, the methods and the consequences of      Show more . . .

On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests by unanimously adopting resolution 64/35. The resolution calls for increasing awareness and education "about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any      Show more . . .

On 21 December 2010, by its resolution 65/209 the UN General Assembly expressed its deep concern, in particular, by the increase in enforced or involuntary disappearances in various regions of the world, including arrest, detention and abduction, when these are part of or amount to enforced      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Literacy Day annually falls on September 8 to raise people's awareness of and concern for literacy issues in the world.      Show more . . .

The United States has 5% of the world's population but 25% of the world's incarcerated population. There are over 7.2 million in jails, prisons, on probation, on parole or under some form of correctional supervision with over 2.2 million incarcerated. There are presently over 20 million Americans      Show more . . .

The United Nations Day for South-South Cooperation is annually observed on September 12.      Show more . . .

The ICCE2015 organizing committee warmly invite you to attend the ICCE 2015 conference. ICCE 2015 takes place in Ottawa, Canada. Nestled on the banks of the majestic Ottawa, Rideau and Gatineau Rivers, Ottawa is one of the most beautiful G8 capitals in the world. Ottawa is also rich in culture and      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly, in resolution A/62/7 (2007) encouraged Governments to strengthen national programmes devoted to the promotion and consolidation of democracy, and also decided that 15 September of each year should be observed as the International Day of Democracy.      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer is celebrated on September 16 every year. This event commemorates the date of the signing of the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer in 1987.      Show more . . .

Toronto Film Premiere      Show more . . .

International Conference on Press Freedom and Labour Rights in Turkey      Show more . . .

The Canadian Health Food Association is Canada's largest trade association dedicated to natural health and organic products.      Show more . . .

Come to the Toronto book launch of Dr. Bonnie Burstow's revolutionary new book Psychiatry and the Business of Madness: An Ethical and Epistemological Accounting. This is antipsychiatry thought at is philosophic deepest and at the cutting edge. Speakers include: Dr. Bonnie Burstow, MPP Cheri      Show more . . .

The Workers Action Group of Solidarity Against Austerity wants to express our solidarity and support for the hundreds of local taxi drivers who have been recently locked out by their employer. We have had enough of the attacks and smears against these hard-working drivers locked out of their jobs,      Show more . . .

The hostile U.S. blockade of Cuba -- a noose around Cuba's economy and an affront to Cuba's right to freely determine its own future as a sovereign country -- has existed since 1960. While the United States has been obliged to reopen diplomatic relations with Cuba, the blockade is very far from over      Show more . . .

Toddler Alan Kurdi's tragic death by drowning on September 2nd is a call for urgent action on the global refugee crisis -- the largest since World War II. This crisis isn't inevitable. It is time for Canadian immigration and refugee policies to change. It is time for us to call for an end to the      Show more . . .

Social justice advocates - labour, faith, Indigenous, anti-poverty, democratic reform, environment, professionals such as teachers, and other like-minded groups - to agree on common values and plan coordinated action. By combining the public profile of many organizations, solidarity movements      Show more . . .

Are you interested in working, volunteering, studying or living overseas? Check out opportunities in more than 100 countries at the 2015 Go Global Expo (www.letsgoglobal.ca).      Show more . . .

The Loving More Retreat is a participant, community created all inclusive polyamory retreat.      Show more . . .

300 years of Aid and Exploitation      Show more . . .

Join us for a two-day intensive workshop using Augusto Boal's Theatre of the Oppressed techniques and other arts-based popular education approaches to collaboratively reflect and explore issues of social justice and community transformation. This workshop is intended for anyone interested &      Show more . . .

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples.      Show more . . .

Despite many promises to deal with the dreadful overcrowding in Toronto's homeless shelters, the City policy of keeping occupancy levels at 90% or below has still not been put into effect. Even in the summer months, the shelters are overflowing. At the same time, a process of social cleansing is      Show more . . .

The Jobs, Justice, Climate march in Toronto this past July was a coalition effort unprecedented in its ability to bring together over 100 community groups and organizations to advocate for a just transition to a people- and planet-centred economy. There is much work being done across the city to put      Show more . . .

Film shorts screening to be followed by legal analysis by Toronto lawyers Jack Gemmell and Barbara Jackman. Open Q&A will follow formal comments.      Show more . . .

We call upon people of good will to come to Washington, DC on Tuesday September 22, 2015 to actively participate in a witness of nonviolent civil resistance calling on Congress and the White House to take meaningful action as we confront the climate crisis, the unending wars, the root causes of      Show more . . .

In the aftermath of the shooting of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of his killer, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi used the hashtag #BlackLivesMatter to express their outrage over state-sanctioned violence towards Black people and Black communities. In the wake of continued police      Show more . . .

BurlingtonGreen has another terrific line-up of award winning films for their annual “Watch. Learn. Take Action” Eco-Film Festival this year. In partnership with the Burlington Public Library, they will host five public screenings of exceptional documentary films throughout the year      Show more . . .

With the relentless spread of precarious low-wage work and the challenges faced in expanding the scope of unionization, workers have revived the notion of the living wage. The living wage movement in North America has successfully pressed both local and state governments and some employers to set      Show more . . .

Degrees of Incarceration | Amahl Bishara, dir., Nidal Al-Azraq, prod. | 58 min. | 2010 | Arabic with subtitles      Show more . . .

We dispose of an abundance of scientific tools and technological devices to measure and monitor the entangled complexities characterizing global scale phenomena such as climate change, environmental pollution or technological saturation. But can we grasp their significance at a local, micro, and      Show more . . .

We will be tripling the number of people we help by 2016 by building The Haven - 98 new units and townhouses, focused on families. We will start construction on this community in the Fall 2015 and are currently fundraising to make these homes a reality for those in need.      Show more . . .

Tickets: Students: $10 Advance / $15 At the door; Non-students: $15 Advance / $20 At the door      Show more . . .

Genetically Engineered Trees Action Camp      Show more . . .

On September 25 and 26, join Council of Canadian chapters from PEI, Newfoundland and Labrador, London, Ontario, Mission and Comox, B.C. for the days of action against CETA.      Show more . . .

Youth Summit for Biodiversity and Environmental Leadership 2015      Show more . . .

Community Solutions' founder, Arthur Morgan, saw the strong and democratic small community as both the seedbed of virtues and an antidote to the ills of globalization. Beginning in 1940, Morgan and Community Solutions' work helped inspire experimentation in community land trusts, intentional      Show more . . .

International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. This Day provides an occasion for the world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as a high priority. It provides an opportunity to educate the public -- and their leaders -- about the real benefits of      Show more . . .

Film, music, discussion to mark 1st anniversary of disappeared 43 Ayotzinapa Teacher’s College students      Show more . . .

How do the Palestinian and Israeli (Arab and Jewish) education systems teach the history of their nations?      Show more . . .

Welcome to our 4th annual gathering to protect the Salish Sea from Kinder Morgan pipeline and tanker expansion! Please invite your friends and make note of changes for this year's event as Ta'ah said - WARRIOR UP! - we encourage you to Paddle! Pedal! Dance! Swim!      Show more . . .

Run for Palestine (RfP) is a family oriented, fun filled day that welcomes all members of the community. Participants can walk or run the 1-5 km distance and most sites can accommodate bikes, wheelchairs, strollers and rollerblades. All donations go to registered Canadian charities.      Show more . . .

Guest Panel: Rima Berns-McGown and Rizwan Mohammed      Show more . . .

Fire This Time Movement for Social Justice Forum Series HUMANITY DENIED: Who is to Blame for the Refugee Crisis in Europe? Multimedia * Speakers * Discussion      Show more . . .

Are there links between George Orwell's books and anti-terror laws? York University's Allan Weiss reviews the insights of dystopian fiction.      Show more . . .

At the beginning of the federal election campaign, Toronto Centre NDP candidate and respected author Linda McQuaig stated a simple fact: "a lot of people recognize that a lot of the oil sands oil may need to stay in the ground if we're going to meet our climate change targets." This sparked a      Show more . . .

Want to read social movement history, feminist sci fi, political theory, radical children's books, and fabulous zines -- and discuss them with a group? Join the Spartacus Book Club!      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Older Persons is celebrated annually on October 1 to recognize the contributions of older persons and to examine issues that affect their lives.      Show more . . .

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare in the United States. As medical students, part of our mission is to ensure that everyone who needs care gets it. One way to achieve this goal is by improving the Medicare program and expanding it to cover all Americans.      Show more . . .

Geopolitical conflict produced by NATO expansion is a product of an economic and social process taking place in Europe. In fact, it is the logic of the neoliberal model that stimulates NATO expansionism. This is very similar to what we saw in the late nineteenth century with the new wave of      Show more . . .

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

Elections have come to mean democracy. However how "valid" are elections? Do they serve democracy? Michael Keefer, Professor Emeritus at the University of Guelph, over the past decade has published searching analyses of electoral fraud in the United States, in Haiti - and now in Canada.      Show more . . .

Liberated Love and Eros ZEGG-Forum laboratory      Show more . . .

Mission Statement: To bring our Leather History to life.      Show more . . .

Starting at Queens Park and marching to the School of Disability Studies at Ryerson (99 Gerrard Street East).      Show more . . .

Multimedia Art Installation portraying Filipino Canadians' plight in building a home in Canada as part of Nuit Blanche 2015      Show more . . .

On October 3-5, 2015, join movement leaders, community activists and people affected by fracking across the country at the Stop Frack Attack National Gathering in Denver, Colorado. We are gathering in Denver to share stories, become better spokespeople, learn about clean energy alternatives,      Show more . . .

Berkeley advanced LOVE and Eros ZEGG-Forum workshop.      Show more . . .

Fund raising for rebuilding of the Lodge at Soul of the Mother on Six Nations Grand River Territory      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) World Teachers' Day celebrates the role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. This enables children and adults of all ages to learn to take part in and contribute to their local community and global society.      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) World Habitat Day is annually celebrated on the first Monday of October to reflect on the state of human settlements and people's right to sufficient shelter. It also aims to remind people that they are responsible for the habitat of future next generations.      Show more . . .

What if our interactions with those different from us are strongly influenced by things happening below the radar of awareness, hidden even from ourselves? Deep Diversity explores this question and argues that "us vs. them" is an unfortunate but normal part of the human experience due to reasons of      Show more . . .

Do you dream of establishing a land-based intentional community or education center? This course is designed to help you actualize that dream. Presentations and detailed hand-outs will cover topics such as visioning; how to find land and finance a purchase; the various legal forms available for      Show more . . .

The Culture of Conquest and the Doctrine of Discovery: The U.S. as a Colonial Settler-State      Show more . . .

The Culture of Conquest and the Doctrine of Discovery: The U.S. as a Colonial Settler-State      Show more . . .

Til the Cows Come Home Everyone is welcome to attend this free event! Co-sponsored by Prince Albert chapter of the Council of Canadians and Cinema Politica.      Show more . . .

Economist Jim Stanford describes a more accessible and democratic vision for economics.      Show more . . .

The James Graff Memorial Lecture with Dr. Sara Roy, Middle Eastern Studies Associate at Harvard. $10/$5 online; $15/$10 at the door.      Show more . . .

From The International Conference of Critical Geography      Show more . . .

25th Annual Conference: Weather, Water, Energy      Show more . . .

The 1960’s were saw the Second Vatican Council, a space that shaped the way in which Roman Catholics, and Christians in general, understand their interaction with the world at large. One of this council’s best-known documents, the Declaration on the Relation of the Church to      Show more . . .

Join us for the 2nd annual Youth Ecovillage Summit!      Show more . . .

Join Haymarket Books as we celebrate the release of three important new books to fuel the struggle for justice in Palestine.      Show more . . .

Ecosocialism offers an alternative, seeing capitalism itself as the source of the crisis and radical system change as the only viable solution. But what does it mean to "change the system"? How can we help build a broad movement that challenges the system, relates to concrete actions and existing      Show more . . .

Join other community explorers in the splendor of nature for a weekend of skill-building, networking, and celebration that promises to inspire and educate. Whether you are brand spanking new to intentional communities or have been living in them for years, the West Coast Communities Conference will      Show more . . .

Nations Struggle for Sovereignty and Independence      Show more . . .

The International Day of the Girl Child promotes girls' rights and highlights gender inequalities that remain between girls and boys. It is a UN observance that is annually held on October 11.      Show more . . .

A Stop Harper, No to Bill C-51 performance event (starts at 7:30 promptly; doors at 7:00 pm)      Show more . . .

Reuben Slonim (1914-2000) was a Winnipeg-born rabbi who in 1937 came to Toronto as the first Canadian to head a Canadian congregation. After the Six Day War of 1967 part of which he spent in a bomb shelter in Israel with his daughter, Slonim returned to his synagogue and said that Israel might win      Show more . . .

The first International Day of Rural Women was observed on 15 October 2008. This new international day, established by the General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, recognizes "the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing      Show more . . .

World Food Day is a day of action against hunger. On October 16, people around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. Because when it comes to hunger, the only acceptable number in the world is zero.      Show more . . .

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993, when the United Nations General Assembly, by resolution 47/196, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries.      Show more . . .

October 19 is the Canadian federal election.      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) World Development Information Day is annually held on October 24 to draw attention of worldwide public opinion to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them.      Show more . . .

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

The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/68/163 at its 68th session in 2013 which proclaimed 2 November as the 'International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists'. The Resolution urged Member States to implement definite measures countering the present culture of      Show more . . .

Honouring Outstanding Women -Catered Indian Dinner, Awards, and Music      Show more . . .

On 5 November 2001, the UN General Assembly declared 6 November of each year as the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict (A/RES/56/4).      Show more . . .

Workshops, Panel and speaker, light breakfast and lunch included      Show more . . .

The purpose of the World Science Day for Peace and Development is to renew the national, as well as the international commitment to science for peace and development and to stress the responsible use of science for the benefit of society. The World Science Day for Peace and Development also aims at      Show more . . .

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

ADRIO is pleased to invite you to a full day interactive program by Richard Hart, well-known internationally for his extensive experience with groups affected by high conflict and conflict associated behaviours such as bullying, harassment and violence. In this dynamic workshop participants will      Show more . . .

Now that Congress has given the President authority to Fast Track the TransPacific Partnership (TPP), US negotiators are working furiously to complete the deal. The word is that the group negotiations fell apart in Maui in July so negotiators are meeting in secret one-on-one to work out the final      Show more . . .

In 1996, the UN General Assembly (by resolution 51/95) invited UN Member States to observe the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November, with activities directed towards both educational establishments and the wider public.      Show more . . .

York University's William Whitla illustrates the origins and challenges of Morris's famous pastoral utopia.      Show more . . .

World Toilet Day is a United Nations (UN) observance, on November 19, that highlights a serious problem - 2.5 billion people in the world do not have access to proper sanitation.      Show more . . .

General Assembly recommended that all countries institute a Universal Children's Day, to be observed as a day of worldwide fraternity and understanding between children. It recommended that the Day was to be observed also as a day of activity devoted to promoting the ideals and objectives of the      Show more . . .

To raise awareness and trigger action to end the global scourge of violence against women and girls, the UN observes International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25 November. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence which follow (ending on 10 December, Human Rights Day)      Show more . . .

Art. Food. Workshops. Assemblies. And More!      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People is annually observed on November 29. The day is also known as Solidarity Day.      Show more . . .

The 21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC is expected to take place in December 2015, in Paris, France.      Show more . . .

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day and the first one was held in 1988.      Show more . . .

The International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, 2 December, marks the date of the adoption, by the General Assembly, of the United Nations Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (resolution 317(IV) of 2 December 1949).      Show more . . .

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is marked around the world annually on 3 December, as per General Assembly resolution 47/3 of 14 October 1992, to promote awareness and mobilize support for critical issues pertaining to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society and      Show more . . .

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

On 31 October 2003, the General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention against Corruption and requested that the Secretary-General designate the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) as secretariat for the Convention's Conference of States Parties (resolution 58/4).      Show more . . .

The UN General Assembly proclaimed 10 December as Human Rights Day in 1950, to bring to the attention 'of the peoples of the world' the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as the common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations.      Show more . . .

The year 2002 was the International Year of Mountains. As this year drew to a close, the United Nations (UN) General Assembly proclaimed December 11 to be International Mountain Day. This observance, which is celebrated annually, aims to draw attention to the important roles that mountainous regions      Show more . . .

Building Resistance: Report Back from LNG and Pipeline Frontlines in Northern BC      Show more . . .

Three weeks after the Toronto Police Services were caught red handed doing the work of immigration enforcement, concerned residents are gathering at the Toronto Police Service Board meeting calling for an end to racial profiling and ‘status checks’. Recent federal government documents      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Migrants Day is annually held on December 18 to recognize the efforts, contributions and rights of migrants worldwide.      Show more . . .

Please join Justicia for Migrant Workers (J4MW) as we join in solidarity in support of migrants. Migrants and allies are fighting for justice and dignity during this fifth anniversary of the Global Day of Action Against Racism and for the rights of migrants, refugees and displaced peoples.      Show more . . .

The United Nations' (UN) International Human Solidarity Day is annually held on December 20 to celebrate unity in diversity. It also aims to remind people on the importance of solidarity in working towards eradicating poverty.      Show more . . .