Save the date for our annual gathering in Washington, D.C. January 3-13, 2016. We will fast, reflect and lift the voices of the men unjustly detained at Guantanamo Bay Prison in the streets of Washington, DC.      Show more . . .

A new generation of Palestinians is marching on the footsteps of previous generations, rising up against Israel’s brutal, decades-old system of occupation, settler colonialism and apartheid. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have joined demonstrations taking place in dozens of cities across      Show more . . .

Commenting on world climate negotiations, Canadian Climate Change minister Catherine McKenna said, "We're going to go home and figure out the plan.... Every Canadian has to do their part." (Toronto Star, December 13)      Show more . . .

In 2010 Robert Massoud founded Beit Zatoun ("the house of olives"), which is located at 612 Markham St., in Toronto. It is an attractive meeting place hosting speakers, films, art exhibitions and concerts and also houses a Fair Trade shop.      Show more . . .

Today the left faces new challenges from political forces amassing on the radical right. The 52nd volume of the Socialist Register presents a serious calibration and a careful political mapping of these forces. It addresses pivotal questions on the reordering of the new right. These essays - very      Show more . . .

The first of six speaker series, The Great Climate Change Conferences are designed to drive innovation and to promote discussion on climate change adaptation strategies in the National Capital Region.      Show more . . .

This is a story about clothing. It’s about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a      Show more . . .

Did you resolve to advocate for proper funding for transit? Well, hop aboard!      Show more . . .

Larry Nusbaum created Imagine Hope Middle East Peace Circles in 2007 and facilitated them regularly in Toronto and Israel/Palestine through 2008/9. Since 2014 he has been leading Imagine Hope Circles for Peace and Healing in Toronto and now offers a monthly weekend concert/circle series. Music is a      Show more . . .

The People’s Organization For Progress will have a Dr Martin Luther King Jr March For Racial Equality, Economic Justice And Peace Friday, January 15, 2016, 12:00 noon beginning at the Lincoln Statue located at the intersection of West Market Street and Springfield Avenue in Newark, New      Show more . . .

To defend public services and win at the bargaining table, we have to mobilize members and build strong community partnerships -- but how?      Show more . . .

Folk songs with different rhythms and grooves in 7, 5, 6, and involving the audience. With stalwarts of community and world music in Toronto and at Beit Zatoun - singer Nawras Nader from Syria, the incomparable multi-instrumentalist, composer, vocalist, Waleed Abdulhamid and Naghmeh Farahmand,      Show more . . .

Author Aaron J. Leonard will give a slide presentation and talk about his recent book detailing the FBI's campaign against the largest Maoist organization to arise in the United States in the 1960s-70s.      Show more . . .

A discussion and luncheon talk on the timely and important topic of the role of faith communities in welcoming and integration of Syrian Refugees in Canada. Street Parking And Parking Facilities In Immediate Area (Dundas and University)      Show more . . .

Green Neighbours 21 Meeting: Food, Farms and the Saturday Market – A Conversation with Cookie Roscoe      Show more . . .

A new documentary from Harold Crooks looks into the murky world of tax havens and tax rip offs in Canada and other countries. The film originated in Quebec and is now showing across the country. See more at www.thepricewepay.ca.      Show more . . .

Join us for the launch of Access to Information and Social Justice with Jamie Brownlee and Kevin Walby.      Show more . . .

Join Green 13 for a free talk and discussion with Nicola Crawhall.      Show more . . .

Venue: HealthEnut Café - 20 Martin St. Milton      Show more . . .

On January 21, we will hold an action outside the huge Bank of America near the White House in Washington, DC to tell Bank of America to stop funding Dominion’s dirty and dangerous facility under construction in Lusby, MD.      Show more . . .

Carmen Jarrah's travel involves trying to unravel the conundrums of Palestinian life in Palestine/ Israel. She has compressed three extensive trips into her Smuggled Stories from the Holy Land, exploring aspects of Israeli and Palestinian peace groups and their often agonizing confrontations with      Show more . . .

Join ForestEthics for a rally outside the NEB hearings for the Kinder Morgan pipeline.      Show more . . .

Jody will speak about her experiences as a prominent First Nations leader in BC and more recently as a federal election candidate in the riding of Vancouver-Granville and Canada's new Minister of Justice.      Show more . . .

The Women Transforming Cities Grand Tea Party Café will be a celebration and culmination of the advance cafés, and will include a presentation and discussion of recommendations/characteristics of a women- and girl-friendly city - The City We Need.      Show more . . .

Media Briefing to launch historic 'Harvesting Freedom' caravan to Ottawa      Show more . . .

The meeting is a chance to learn about the many shortcomings of the existing private banking system in Canada and of the potential of a public postal bank to address them! SPEAKERS: * Amber Slegtenhorst (ACORN) * Geoff Bickerton (Research Director CUPW) * John Anderson (Author and Researcher)      Show more . . .

27 January as an annual International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the Holocaust - observed with ceremonies and activities at United Nations Headquarters in New York and at UN offices around the world. Recalling the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations      Show more . . .

With a recent change in government, a newly elected Minister of Climate Change and Environment, and the COP 21 Conference historical climate agreement, there is a particular buzz around the environmental movement towards the low-carbon economy.      Show more . . .

A monthly series of early films by Amit Breuer, an Israeli filmmaker and producer      Show more . . .

Learning Activism is designed to encourage a deeper engagement with the intellectual life of activists who organize for social, political, and ecological justice.      Show more . . .

A public meeting hosted by Toronto New Socialists      Show more . . .

Join us for an evening of true stories told by a multi-generational, multi-cultural line-up of amazing people who will take the stage to share true, personal stories as we listen with open hearts and minds.      Show more . . .

35th Annual Guelph Organic Conference & Trade Show 'Where Farmers & Consumers Meet' 165-table Trade Show in the Guelph University Centre (Jan. 30-31), 42-workshop program (Jan. 28-31), multiple trade gatherings, tastings, events, soirées and other network happenings.      Show more . . .

Hospitals in crisis, hydro privatization, mounting student debt and rising inequality! Stop devastating cuts to public services and social programs that are hurting our community by rallying at NOON outside the Ontario Pre-Budget consultation at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday, February 1, 2016.      Show more . . .

You, Me and the SPP: Trading Democracy for Corporate Rule      Show more . . .

Young adults have long been overrepresented among political activists, and their generationally specific experiences and worldviews often shape social movement agendas. Although these phenomena have received limited scholarly attention in recent years, they are highly salient features of the new      Show more . . .

Terrorism - Refugees - Endless war in the Middle East. They all have a common cause. The interference and meddling by empire in Central and West Asia has created tremendous instability, protected dictatorial regimes, and nurtured sectarian warfare. The most powerful confluence of financial and      Show more . . .

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Pick up a copy of Sharon and My Mother-in-Law by Suad Amiry, and join this Toronto community book discussion! This event is part of the "One Book, Many Communities" global reading and discussion project organized for January 2016 by Librarians and Archivists for Palestine (LAP). We gather for an      Show more . . .

Each year on 4 February, WHO and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) supports Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer.      Show more . . .

FlushTheTPP.org is an action campaign to Stop the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). We invite you to join us. In order to stop the TPP we need to act quickly and in solidarity with people in other countries. This massive trade agreement is a high priority for transnational corporations, and they are      Show more . . .

Free Online Screening Of Award Winning Film      Show more . . .

The St Philips Lutheran Church house band, No Fixed Address, will be performing at An Evening of Interfaith Performing Arts and premiere an original song, "After All", in honour of World Interfaith Harmony Week. The Ismaili Youth Choir has accepted an invitation to add their talent to this world      Show more . . .

Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons - , and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women.      Show more . . .

This is Grand Mamas third annual event. The primary intention of this event is to raise money to support W.O.W. and community elders, families and friends of the Missing and Murdered Women remembered on February 14. All performers and organizers are volunteers.      Show more . . .

Interfaith Harmony Halifax invites you to make a public expression of support for Interfaith Peace and Friendship during and/or before the 1st week of February in accord with the United Nations World Interfaith Harmony Week.      Show more . . .

Carleton University Chapter of Reporters Without Borders, in conjunction with RRRA, Carleton's Department of Journalism & Communications and Arthur Kroeger College, will be hosting a panel discusion to discuss issues surrounding the balance of press freedom and national security.      Show more . . .

BIG is not a new idea. In fact, forms of basic income exist as certain programs in Canada, notably programs for children under 18 and for seniors. Furthermore, forms of basic income have been tried on small scales or are being implemented on large scales in numerous places around the world including      Show more . . .

This evening features a panel discussion outlining the Canadian interfaith response to the refugee crisis. Panelists include award winning journalist and author Doug Sanders, Queen's University Professor Naomi Alboim, Habeeb Alli, Community Development Manager of International Development and relief      Show more . . .

Heterodox economic assessments of globalization generally centre on top down analysis but lack substantive discussion on bottom up decision making. This forum is intended to fill that gap. Specifically we intend to focus on the enhancement of municipal governance through the creation of new      Show more . . .

The Toronto Black Film Festival is about discovery and diversity. It's devoted to sharing stories and celebrating diversity within the various Black communities. TBFF is dedicated to giving unique voices in cinema the opportunity to present audiences with new ways of looking at the world. With five      Show more . . .

Blackfish tells the story of Tilikum, a performing killer whale that killed several people while in captivity. Along the way, director-producer Gabriela Cowperthwaite compiles shocking footage and emotional interviews to explore the creature's extraordinary nature, the species' cruel treatment in      Show more . . .

THE PEOPLE'S PROM is the prom you never had in high school: it's a radical, community-oriented, anti-capitalist, queer, cross-dressing, gender bending, bike loving, slow dancing, big dress wearing, good time.      Show more . . .

The corporate media and some politicians on both sides of the aisle believe their interests can be advanced by scapegoating the poor and those oppressed by racism, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant prejudice, mass deportations, and the exclusion of refugees fleeing endless U.S.-supported wars abroad.      Show more . . .

Ranger Meckler of the Port Chicago Naval Magazine Memorial will describe the disaster of July 17, 1944 which claimed the lives of mainly African American sailors, and exposed the ugly truth about racism in the U.S. military during World War II. A subsequent mutiny trial and convictions of 50 African      Show more . . .

Why Is the Government Not Interested in Solving the Crime?      Show more . . .

What if you told the truth and the whole world heard you? Would you expect to be believed? What if you lived in a country swamped with Internet outrage? What if you were a woman living in a society that hated women? Set in the San Francisco of 2013, I Hate the Internet offers a hilarious and obscene      Show more . . .

Join us at Eatonville branch for our monthly Tea and Books session, where the topic will be a lively discussion on Banned Books in honour of Freedom to Read Week. Each year, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of the top ten most frequently challenged      Show more . . .

Anyone who tries to find a bed within the Toronto homeless shelter system is fully aware that it is in a crisis of overcrowding. During the week of January 18, OCAP members and allies visited the City warming centres and interfaith Out of the Cold shelters that function as a back up for the      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians PEI chapter will screen '500 Years Later' on Feb. 17 as part of Black History Month.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Victoria chapter and allies are organizing a community forum on Feb. 17 about the proposed Steelhead-Malahat liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.      Show more . . .

We all know that traffic jams in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area are a pain. Gridlock hurts the economy, increases carbon emissions and damages residents' health.      Show more . . .

We invite you to celebrate the launch of the inaugural Akua Benjamin Public Lecture and to commemorate 50 years of Black activism and resistance in Toronto. This year we honour the late Black leaders Marlene Green, Charles Roach, Dudley Laws, Gwen & Lenny Johnston and Rosie Douglas.      Show more . . .

Participants will read and discuss a challenged book and reflect on the importance of fighting censorship and championing intellectual freedom.      Show more . . .

From February 18 to 28, the 2016 Talking Stick Festival comes to various Vancouver venues.      Show more . . .

Veteran Investigative reporter Andrew Mitrovica discusses Canada's controversial so-called "anti-terror" legislation, Bill C-51. What does it mean for you and Canada? And will it, in fact, keep you and Canada safe?      Show more . . .

The Anti-Black Racism Conference      Show more . . .

11th annual Polyamory conference - Philadelphia      Show more . . .

The 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 . . .

In 1964, Johnny Cash - who up to that point was known solely as a country singer - recorded "Bitter Tears: Ballads of the American Indian", a concept album of folk songs about the treatment of Native Americans. It was not a great commercial success, primarily because radio stations and disc jockeys      Show more . . .

San Francisco, California: Other Cinema      Show more . . .

Alliance for Global Justice Board Chair Charlie Delaney-Meguso [center] has been invited by the Miskito Council of Elders to observe an important series of meetings Feb. 23-26 among Miskito political and cultural groups and he's inviting YOU to join him.      Show more . . .

International Mother Language Day was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural      Show more . . .

The government is looking into privatizing publicly-operated local utilities, including Hydro One and what are called "local distribution companies" or LDCs. These are the utilities that receive electricity from power plants and bring it from the major transmission lines to every home and business      Show more . . .

Join a free public talk with Dr. Byron Williston, author of The Anthropocene Project: Virtue in the Age of Climate Change (2015) and Environmental Ethics for Canadians (2011). Justice is about who gets what (and why) in social distributive systems, but the way we think about the demands of justice      Show more . . .

Harry Potter has been one of the most frequently challenged books according to the Alberta Library Association. Although many parents and families have celebrated the books for sparking interest in reading, other groups have not been so pleased. The use of witchcraft is the most common objection to      Show more . . .

In a region full of tension, artists in the Middle East have struggled for years to express themselves freely and to promote more liberal attitudes within their societies. During the Arab Spring, like many others of this new Arab generation, local artists had high hopes for the future and took part      Show more . . .

Freedom to Read Week      Show more . . .

Events across Canada celebrate freedom of expression, challenge censorship      Show more . . .

Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.      Show more . . .

The 2016 conference will explore topics such as climate change and health impacts, the regional and local economic impacts of climate action, innovative and citizen focussed forms of local air monitoring, airshed modelling of cities, and local sustainable forms of transportation.      Show more . . .

Dimock PA families with water contamination from hydraulic fracturing will finally have their day in court against Cabot Oil & Gas. The federal jury trial will begin on February 22, 2016 in the Scranton Federal Courthouse and will be the highest-profile court case related to shale gas development in      Show more . . .

Author Gail Bowen, of the Joanne Kilbourn murder mysteries, will be discussing Banned Books as well as reading from her work.      Show more . . .

Join the Pictou Library for their Seniors Cafe - a program where a variety of speakers talk on fun subjects. This month, in honour of Freedom to Read Week, join us as we talk about challenged books and why they were considered 'banned.' All are welcome, and light refreshments will be served!      Show more . . .

Get a photo taken reading a banned or challenged book for our mugshot wall. West End Library - check in at Information desk      Show more . . .

Make a zine by the day of the event, bring a bunch of copies (15-25) to swap with other makers, eat sandwiches, meet rad people. You can totally come see what's up if you don't make a zine... but wouldn't be cool if you did?      Show more . . .

The refugee crisis continues to unfold. Tens of thousands of people are crossing the Mediterranean, or reaching Europe by land in the Middle East. We've seen the images of people drowning in the sea, dying of dehydration in the desert, held in immigration detention in Libya and tortured for ransom.      Show more . . .

Best-selling author reports on Israel's brutal assault on Gaza in July 2014      Show more . . .

Use censorship techniques to uncover 'hidden' poetry, and use our button maker to make your poetry portable. Drop-In event.      Show more . . .

Tuesday, February 23 and Saturday, February 27: Reconnect with the experience of being read aloud to - and your childhood sense of rebellion. This special story time for grown-ups features a selection of banned and challenged books, because nobody tells you what you're allowed to read!      Show more . . .

Local experts will discuss how Canada can reach climate targets. There will be an advocacy action to tell Canadian leaders what you think!      Show more . . .

Story Slam - Sex, Violence, Magic and Politics will be a story slam evening hosted by Edmonton Public Library in collaboration with the Edmonton Story Slam Society at the Mercury Room on Wednesday, February 24th.      Show more . . .

In honour of Freedom to Read Week (February 21-27), M.C. Gail Bowen presents a series of readings from books that have been challenged in Canada. Readers include RPL Writer in Residence Nilofar Shidmehr; Ashley Martin, Leader-Post; Merelda Fiddler, CBC and Randy Lundy, Campion College. Refreshments      Show more . . .

PEN Canada presents acclaimed US journalist Max Blumenthal, author of The 51 Day War: Ruin and Resistance in Gaza, on the challenges of sifting truth from propaganda when reporting on conflict in the Gaza Strip.      Show more . . .

MacOdrum Library will be hosting two sets of readings from banned and challenged materials. The readings will take place February 24 and 25, from noon-1 pm in the main reading room of the library on the second level.      Show more . . .

Rebel Priest in the Time of Tyrants is Lacaille's first-hand account of the extraordinary oppression and poverty he witnessed in Haiti, Ecuador, and Chile between 1965 and 1986 where thousands shed blood simply for resisting oppressive regimes, politics and economic doctrines. The men and women      Show more . . .

Maude Barlow will be a keynote speaker at the University of Manitoba WATER + Symposium This event is open to the public for the cost of $10 per person payable at the door. Full conference registration includes access to this event.      Show more . . .

Four local personalities/authors/business owner will read from banned books they have chosen. And local guitarist Gab Duguay will provide the music.      Show more . . .

fREADom read-on in the Angus L. Macdonald Library to honour, assert and celebrate our freedom to read, write and speak. Individuals from across campus read from books that have been challenged, banned or burnt. Everyone welcome.      Show more . . .

As part of the Library's Freedom to Read week celebration in February, the MacOdrum Library is pleased to host a panel discussion on issues involving freedom of expression, censorship, and banned/challenged books. Moderated by Susan Harada, Associate Director of the School of Journalism and      Show more . . .

To celebrate Freedom to Read Week, the Edmonton Public Library will welcome Sir Salman Rushdie as part of the Forward Thinking Speaker Series. Sir Salman Rushdie is one of the most celebrated authors of our time. A brilliant provocateur, he's penned a handful of classic novels, influenced a      Show more . . .

Local author Janice Kulyk Keefer (The Ladies' Lending Library) will speak about the importance of free and equitable access to libraries, specifically pertaining to essayist, critic and novelist Virginia Woolf and A Room of One's Own.      Show more . . .

Did you know that every day you are exercising a guaranteed right? Pick up a book, open your browser, write a blog post and you are exercising your intellectual freedom. But, what does it mean to have free expression? What is the difference between hate speech and voicing an opinion? Join our panel      Show more . . .

Real Vancouver Writers' Series returns in 2016 with our annual anniversary showcase, coinciding with Freedom to Read Week. We're happy to partner with this great organization to reaffirm our commitment to making terrible jokes and slurry proclamations, or, um, intellectual freedom, as it is      Show more . . .

February's event features a discussion with Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer and founder of Chapter Four Uganda. Opiyo has worked tirelessly to defend human rights and civil liberties in Uganda. He was a key leader in advocating for Uganda's law criminalizing torture, and has successfully argued      Show more . . .

Please join us for a Department of Psychology Colloquium with Dr. Robert Gifford from the University of Victoria:      Show more . . .

What better way to wrap up Freedom to Read Week than by reading racy, violent, and banned books? Come down to the Owl Acoustic Lounge on February 26 at 8:00 PM and read a naughty bits section from a book selected by LPL staff, or just cheer on friends and strangers as they do the same.      Show more . . .

What better way to wrap up Freedom to Read Week than by reading racy, violent, and banned books? Come down to the Owl Acoustic Lounge on February 26 at 8:00 PM and read a naughty bits section from a book selected by LPL staff, or just cheer on friends and strangers as they do the same.      Show more . . .

Celebrate Freedom to Read Week by reading aloud from a banned or challenged book at the Library. Join our conversation about intellectual freedom and censorship. DROP-IN      Show more . . .

Celebrate our Freedom to Read with our 2nd annual After-Hours Banned Books Club! Listen to readings from censored works, enjoy some devilishly good music, and take part in the discussion. Ages 15 and up.      Show more . . .

United Opt Out National serves as a focused point of unyielding resistance to corporate ed. reform. We demand an equitably funded, democratically based, anti-racist, desegregated public school system for all Americans that prepares students to exercise compassionate and critical decision making with      Show more . . .

Transcending Racism & Discrimination      Show more . . .

Beit Zatoun's Annual Open House & Rent Party      Show more . . .

When you are a filmmaker and you are not allowed to direct movies any more, you have to re-train. So why not become a taxi driver? Or better, why not pretend you are a taxi driver and make a movie about social challenges in Iran? This is what Jafar Panahi has done. Now he invites you to get into his      Show more . . .

Beginning with the Black Panther Party, this 2015 documentary covers 50-years of confronting police abuse in Portland, OR. It exposes a history of systemic racism and speaks to the urgent need to end police terror today. After the film, strategize on how to build a movement that fights for community      Show more . . .

Join us for our Freedom to Read edition of the Underdog Poets Academy! We're hosting our annual FTR Week event, our Banned Books Open Mic: bring a copy of your favourite banned or challenged book and share a passage with us. All genres welcome. (Original work is welcome, too, provided you also share      Show more . . .

Discrimination continues to affect the lives of millions of people around the world. On 1 March, Zero Discrimination Day, people from all corners of the world will unite under the theme of Open Up, Reach Out in order to celebrate diversity and reject discrimination in all its forms.The support      Show more . . .

Over three million Palestinians live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli military authority since 1967. Israeli director Yoav Shamir documents the impact of the enforced boundaries known as "checkpoints" on the Israeli border guards drafted to monitor them and the      Show more . . .

This interactive workshop will introduce you to Ontario's Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR), a powerful toolkit for environmental change. Whether your issues are wildlife or water taking permits, alvars or air quality, greenhouse gases or gravel pits, you want to ensure you have the full range of      Show more . . .

Windcall is now accepting applications for their sabbatical residencies for community and labor organizers, due March 1. The residency cohorts are for Sept and Oct of 2016, and May of 2017 and they vary from 3-4 weeks. In addition to the immigrant and reproductive rights sponsorships listed below,      Show more . . .

No other Forum in the world offers such a powerful gathering of business, government, NGOs, global agencies, technology developers, academia, communicators and more - all geared towards the long-term prosperity inherent in a low carbon economy. GLOBE 2016 marks the 14th event in this world-renowned      Show more . . .

On 20 December 2013, the Sixty-eighth session of 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      Show more . . .

Penny Rosenwasser's book, Hope into Practice: Jewish Women Choosing Justice Despite Our Fears, is about liberation. Anchored in Jewish ethical tradition and community, it links personal healing with activism for justice. The book offers a rich blend of stories, fascinating history, and a fair-minded      Show more . . .

Join us at Canada's largest gathering of park leaders and champions, planning and design professionals and city builders. At Park People Park Summit, be inspired by innovative approaches and proven practices to address social, economic and environmental issues through the power of parks.      Show more . . .

CODEPINK, along with The Nation Magazine, Institute for Policy Studies, Peace Action, and many other organizations (see below), is hosting a two-day summit examining the policies and practices of Saudi Arabia and U.S.-Saudi ties.      Show more . . .

On every Monday this March, we will introduce and discuss a book by a woman writer! This initiative is inspired by a talk by Lee Maracle on Women & Literature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Qihm7CaL4,      Show more . . .

Built on the Mountain Justice Spring Break and Shalefield Justice Spring Break models, Cove Point Spring Break will be an alternative spring break for activists, college students, community members and anyone else wanting to learn more about the epic battle that’s being waged against the      Show more . . .

This programme is designed for emerging leaders, community organizers, and communicators.      Show more . . .

International Women's Day is celebrated in many countries around the world. It is a day when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of      Show more . . .

Land, Water and People Coming Together, 5th Annual Red Cedar Watershed Conference      Show more . . .

Calling a Day of Global Action, March 11, 2016      Show more . . .

Reel Activism at Beit Zatoun presents      Show more . . .

Polyamory conference - Denver      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 port in New Brunswick. Join us for a follow up discussion about why TransCanada's proposed Energy      Show more . . .

With bright, strong imagery, Ginger Goodwin presents the story of labour activist and martyr Albert “Ginger” Goodwin. This accessible and thoughtful graphic history explores Goodwin’s life, work, and death in the mining communities of Cumberland and Trail, British Columbia.      Show more . . .

Speakers: Lesley Wood and Kelly Pflug-Back - Why do the cops target poor communities and communities of colour? - Do your rights matter? - What are police strategies and tactics in criminalizing dissent?      Show more . . .

The 4-day, 53-mile intergenerational walk will follow roads near the proposed route of the Kinder Morgan Northeast Energy Direct pipeline, from one proposed compressor station location in Windsor to a proposed compressor station in Northfield. Food and lodging will be provided. There will be evening      Show more . . .

"Israel’s Influence: Good or Bad for America?" is the theme of a daylong conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2016.      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

At this fund-raising event, Dr. Goodall will provide insight into the person behind the globe-trotting international icon: a UN Messenger of Peace, Dame of the British Empire, and the subject of countless articles and television programs around the world. She will also discuss the current threats      Show more . . .

March 19, 2016 is the 13th anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq which devastated the country and helped lay the foundation for the crisis that we see in the region today.      Show more . . .

The General Assembly of the United Nations in its resolution 66/281 document of 12 July 2012 proclaimed 20 March the International Day of Happiness recognizing the relevance of happiness and well-being as universal goals and aspirations in the lives of human beings around the world and the      Show more . . .

Top 3 reasons privatizing hydro is a bad idea:      Show more . . .

Kathy Wazana’s ground-breaking, controversial documentary is the story of a people whose identity as Arab Jews challenges the very notion of enemy.      Show more . . .

Ideas Left Out invites you to join us in reading sections of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) report, in combination with some “classic” writings from left political economy. We have selected sections of the TRC report in such a way as to, hopefully, respect the integrity of      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General      Show more . . .

A decision to proclaim 21 March as World Poetry Day was adopted during UNESCO’s 30th session held in Paris in 1999.In celebrating World Poetry Day, March 21, UNESCO recognizes the unique ability of poetry to capture the creative spirit of the human mind.One of the main objectives of the Day      Show more . . .

The United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution A/RES/67/200 on 21 December 2012, which declared that 21 March of each year is to be observed as the International Day of Forests.      Show more . . .

Only 100 tickets are available for an intimate evening and talk with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. Dr. Goodall first set foot in the forests of Tanzania in 1960, armed with little more than a notepad, a pair of binoculars and a dream of living in Africa and observing wildlife. From      Show more . . .

David will be speaking about Ecocide: War on the Planet followed by a Q&A session with the audience.      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) in Rio de Janeiro. The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.      Show more . . .

Sweet Crude 7:00 p.m. John M. Cuelenaere Public Library, 125 12 St E. (Map) Everyone is welcome to attend this free event! Co-sponsored by Prince Albert chapter of the Council of Canadians and Cinema Politica. Find out more about the films at www.cinemapolitica.org      Show more . . .

“Information,” Thomas Jefferson told us, “is the currency of democracy.” What is the impact on democracy when currency is owned, printed, packaged and distributed by a handful of megacorporations? Corporate control of media is at unprecedented levels. Bottom-line      Show more . . .

On World Water Day celebrate your right to water and join Amnesty International in the "SHELL: Clean It Up Campaign".      Show more . . .

This is a story about an 84 year-old-woman trying to take down the third largest industry in the world. Jean Hill, a self-proclaimed warrior, leads historic Concord, Massachusetts on America’s first environmental crusade to ban the sale of bottled water.      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation's great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures within      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

A documentary film festival about all things water, Water Docs presents features and shorts, discussions with special guests and filmmakers, and opportunities to take action to protect water. Taking place at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas Street East, Water Docs informs, educates and activates      Show more . . .

Join us on March 23, 2016 as we put forward our vision for a Gulf region powered by solar and wind energy, a phase out of fossil fuels, and an immediate hiring of 1,000 workers to repair aging oil industry infrastructure. We will encircle the Superdome and call for an end to new drilling and new      Show more . . .

Hear from panelists: John Davis -Clean Ocean Action Committee, Shelburne, Nathan Blades - Nova Scotia Fish Packers Association and Mark Butler - Policy Director, Ecology Action Centre, Halifax All welcome. Admission is free. The evening will include a Question and Answer period      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

TRIECA is Ontario's premier stormwater and erosion and sediment control conference bringing together some of North America's leading experts, influential leaders and distinguished research partners in one event. Together these organizations have a defining role in shaping the future direction of the      Show more . . .

On World TB Day, 24 March, WHO is calling for new commitments and new action in the global fight against tuberculosis - one of the world's top infectious killers. In 2013, 9 million people fell ill with TB and 1.5 million died. Clearly, we all need to do more.      Show more . . .

On 21 December 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 24 March as the International Day for the Right to the Truth concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims.      Show more . . .

Dr. Andreas Karitzis -author of Logic and Method of a Left Government (in Greek) -founding member of the "Hub" for social economy, empowerment, and innovation      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 is marked each year on the anniversary of the abduction of Alec Collett, a former journalist who was working for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) when he was abducted      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 . . .

Doors open at 6:30 PM, event starts at 7 PM      Show more . . .

At 7:30 PM in the Discovery Centre (4th floor, MacOdrum Library) on March 31st come enjoy, think, and talk about OIL SANDS KARAOKE. This event is completely FREE!      Show more . . .

The relative economic decline of the United States, Europe and Japan is often linked to the rise of an 'emerging' bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa demanding 'a seat at the table'. Yet as many of the world's leading left thinkers demonstrate in this important new book,      Show more . . .

What do the BRICS and their transnational corporations actually represent?      Show more . . .

The Wanted 18 is a unique production that combines stop-motion animation, interviews, original drawings, and archival footage to bring to life one of the strangest chapters in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.      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.      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

On 23 August 2013, the Sixty-seventh session of the United Nations General Assembly decided to proclaim 6 April as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. Previously, the Fifty-eighth session of the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 2005 as the International Year for Sport      Show more . . .

Canadian Voice of Women moves to the Beach. Open House - Wednesday, April 6, 2016 2-5 P.M. 579 Kingston Road, Suite 101; 416 603 7915. Join us for refreshments.      Show more . . .

Following up our successful lecture at our Community Classroom on the History of Ottawa River Watershed with Senior Researcher at Algonquin Nations Secretariat, Peter Di Gangi, we would like to invite you all to our next discussion with Peter along with 2 panelists on the development of Federal      Show more . . .

On 23 December 2003, the United Nations General Assembly adopted resolution (A/RES/58/234) designating 7 April, the start date of the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, as the International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda. Every year, on or around that date, the United Nations organizes      Show more . . .

Goal of World Health Day 2016: Scale up prevention, strengthen care, and enhance surveillance      Show more . . .

Poly Big Fun or PBF is a yearly late spring retreat sponsored by the Poly Austin community. PBF is a time for us to come together as a community and celebrate. We hold multiple workshops on various relationship building topics such as effective communication, time management and relationships,      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians London Chapter has invited Algonquin Anishinaabe-kwe Dr. Lynn Gehl to open and share her Wampum Bundle with us on Saturday, April 9 from 1 - 4 p.m. Dr. Gehl will be speaking about the Treaty of Niagara, Wampum Diplomacy and give us the Wampum Belt teachings.      Show more . . .

Author of this fantastic book, Robert Alvo , will be at our Glebe location on April 9 from 2 PM to 4 PM for a reading and signing of his new book: Being a Bird in North America.      Show more . . .

Join Dr. Jane Goodall as she takes you on a journey through the forests of Gombe where her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees helped her become a household name. Dr. Goodall first set foot in the forests of Tanzania in 1960, armed with little more than a notepad, a pair of binoculars and a dream      Show more . . .

Admission by donation      Show more . . .

Join Dr. Jane Goodall as she takes you on a journey through the forests of Gombe where her ground breaking research on chimpanzees helped her become a household name.      Show more . . .

As you probably already know, SOA Watch is heading to Nogales, Arizona/Sonora this October for our first Border Mobilization. We are very excited to be making preparations for this major mobilization to the U.S./Mexico border, but before that, we also want you to come build community and speak truth      Show more . . .

Join us in front of the Consulate General of Brazil for a Continental Day of Mobilization Against the Coup in Brazil called by ALBA Movimientos in solidarity with popular movements throughout Brazil.      Show more . . .

Airport Workers Rally GTAA      Show more . . .

Mark your calendars for the day of action that will send the Ontario Government a clear message! Since March 2015, the Ministry of Labour has been reviewing the laws that govern our workplaces.      Show more . . .

An evening of sharing Paddling Together partnership with Chapleau Cree First Nations Reserve.      Show more . . .

In 2008, Wall Street guru Michael Burry realizes that a number of subprime home loans were in danger of defaulting. Burry bets against the housing market by throwing more than $1 billion of his investors' money into credit default swaps. His actions attract the attention of banker Jared Vennett      Show more . . .

On April 16th, the Keep Hydro Public campaign will be leafleting in MPP Arthur Potts (Beaches-East York) riding asking him to put the brakes on hydro privatization.      Show more . . .

Mariella and Sarah elegantly weave history and politics into very personal family stories. These stories will not be found in any history books and yet they are crucial to our existence. Working on these stories together, Mariella and Sarah gained a deeper understanding of just how personal the      Show more . . .

Please join us on Monday, April 18th from 7:00 to 9:00 to launch the paperback version of Citizen Youth: Culture, Activism, and Agency in a Neoliberal Era by Jacqueline Kennelly. With special guests Joel Westheimer, Rana Hamadeh, and Tiffany Rose, we will discuss issues pertaining to youth activism,      Show more . . .

Dr. Rand Askalan is a Toronto-based physician who has organized humanitarian relief for the victims of Israel's wars and siege of Gaza. Her efforts have led to Canadian contributions of $85,000 for medical causes and to the founding of the Palestinian Canadian Physicians Society. Matthew Behrens is      Show more . . .

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a free trade and corporate rights deal among 12 Pacific Rim countries, including Canada. Signed on February 4, 2016, member nations now have 2 years to ratify this deal.      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

At 7:30 PM in the Discovery Centre (4th floor, MacOdrum Library) on April 20th come enjoy, think, and talk about THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. This event is completely FREE!      Show more . . .

Former West Bank settler Lia Tarachansky looks at Israelis' collective amnesia of the fateful events of 1948 when the state of Israel was born and most of the Palestinians became refugees. She follows the transformation of Israeli veterans trying uncover their denial of the war that changed the      Show more . . .

Enjoy an all-ages celebration of diversity with non-stop performances by multicultural seniors groups' and an international food fair at a low price.      Show more . . .

The Next Voyage in The Freedom Flotilla      Show more . . .

Free Event with snacks, childcare, wheelchair access and tokens      Show more . . .

The world has been slow to respond to the emergencies posed by global warming and the damage human activities are causing the planet. In 1972, the United Nations organized the first UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm. It marked the beginning of a global awareness of the      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

What would it be like to live alongside one of the shapers of human events, in their youth, before they transformed history? In Fractured Land, we follow Caleb Behn, a young Dene lawyer who may become one of this generation’s great leaders, if he can discover how to reconcile the fractures      Show more . . .

The Earth Day Conference 'Turning a New Leaf' will feature presentations and panel discussions on recent developments and new expectations impacting natural resource and environmental professionals.      Show more . . .

"Change the structures of our social system, not our light bulbs"      Show more . . .

HANDS ON profiles five women from four continents tackling climate change through policy, protest, education and innovation. The film powerfully demonstrates how women are transferring knowledge and local networks into hands-on strategies.      Show more . . .

In February 2014, paramilitary groups fought against the police in the streets of Kiev and ousted President Yanukovych. They imposed a new government. According to western media, they were heroes. But they are actually extreme-right militias, heavily armed. The Right Sector, Azov or Svoboda created      Show more . . .

Refugees, racism and resistance - Costas Pittas from Greece, Turkish socialist      Show more . . .

7:00 p.m. John M. Cuelenaere Public Library, 125 12 St E.      Show more . . .

A global collaborative drive for immunization, begun in the mid-1970s - with the establishment of the Expanded Programme on Immunization in all countries - achieved dramatic results, raising vaccination levels from as low as 5% to more than 80% in many countries by 2013. WHO estimates that today      Show more . . .

World Malaria Day: call to close gaps in prevention and treatment to defeat malaria      Show more . . .

Inaugural Politics Emeritus Lecture: Making Sense of Politics: Optimism of the Intellect Leo Panitch, Canada Research Chair in Comparative Political Economy from 2001 to 2015 and Distinguished Research Professor at York University.      Show more . . .

Screening the 2014 Japanese documentary Children Of Chernobyl 28 Years Later followed by speakers sharing their stories and talking about continuing and substantial decontamination and health care costs.      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 . . .

Talk by the ex-U.S. marine turned human rights activist. Free/pwyc. More info on his Toronto speaking events at modernknowledge.ca      Show more . . .

As newsrooms close or shrink across the country, there are calls for government to subsidize the news media. Is this the proper role for government? Are there ways the government should help that do not involve cash? Does government even have the power to lean against global trends in the digital      Show more . . .

The Conference of the States Parties at its Tenth Session (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      Show more . . .

The topic for Forum 2016 is part of a series of explorations on the human history of the Bruce Peninsula and the Niagara Escarpment (the Great Arc as it extends through Ontario, Michigan and Wisconsin). Field trips, workshops, presentations and speakers will focus on the human development of the      Show more . . .

"We won't allow Canada to become a place of refuge for terrorists, thugs, [and] snakeheads."      Show more . . .

May Day has been celebrated as a spring festival in the northern hemisphere since ancient times. It was associated with Walpurgis Night celebrations in Germanic countries, with the Roman festival for the goddess Flora, and with the Gaelic Beltane.      Show more . . .

Rally, March, & Public Forum May Day 2016 is the fifth annual protest organized by Solidarity Against Austerity for International Workers' Day. RALLY & MARCH: Gather at 2pm, Sunday, May 1 at the Human Rights Monument, Elgin & Lisgar. FORUM: 3pm, Sunday, May 1. 233 Gilmour, at Metcalfe.      Show more . . .

The exhibition tells the story of eight people who now call Canada home. They hail from around the world, have all experienced the horror and devastation that torture wreaks on individuals and families, and have undergone the transformation from victim to survivor to activist. It highlights the role      Show more . . .

Every year, 3 May is a date which celebrates the fundamental principles of press freedom; to evaluate press freedom around the world, to defend the media from attacks on their independence and to pay tribute to journalists who have lost their lives in the exercise of their profession.      Show more . . .

75% of Mali's population are farmers, but rich, land-hungry nations like China and Saudi Arabia are leasing Mali's land in order to turn large areas into agribusiness farms. Many Malian peasants do not welcome these efforts, seeing them as yet another manifestation of imperialism. As Mali      Show more . . .

A documentary that explores the pitfalls of health care privatization in Norway.      Show more . . .

For decades, the Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refinery has been making people sick. On May 7th, we will reclaim our Right to Breathe. Philadelphia Energy Solutions and other oil and gas companies are poisoning us now -- we won't take any more. All across the world, people are standing up for      Show more . . .

From 7- 15 May, 2016 we are mobilising to keep fossil fuels in the ground and accelerate a just transition to 100% renewable energy and a sustainable future for all.      Show more . . .

By resolution 59/26 of 22 November 2004, the 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      Show more . . .

Stateless Palestinians from Refugee Camps in Lebanon tell their story of The Nakba. This event is presented by Palestinian Canadian Congress, a nonprofit Canadian organization that advocates for the interest of Palestinian Canadians. The tour is a cooperation of the Free Palestine Movement,      Show more . . .

Maude Barlow will present at the IASC Regional European Conference      Show more . . .

If you’re responsible for your union’s communications, you do not want to miss this conference. CALM is the only organization that brings labour communicators together, across unions, regions and sectors, to strategize and learn about how to improve labour communications. To get a      Show more . . .

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

This multi-gallery survey spans the career of the political-art duo, from their rejection of the New York art scene in the 70s and move to Canada, where they've collaborated with unions, communities and artist-run centres, to a recent work about climate change and hockey. They originally adopted the      Show more . . .

The International Day of Families is observed on the 15th of May every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 1993 with resolution A/RES/47/237 and reflects the importance the international community attaches to families. The International Day provides an opportunity to promote      Show more . . .

On May 15 - 22, in Washington, DC, and elsewhere where people are fighting fracking and fracking infrastructure, BXE and our allies will take coordinated action for the Rubber Stamp Rebellion. We will say to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC):      Show more . . .

Calling all teachers, educators, students & growers!      Show more . . .

Speakers include: Joel Lexchin (Emergency Physician, UHN and Health Policy professor - York University) and Richard Elliott (ED of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network)      Show more . . .

On May 31st, City Hall will vote on a Low Income Pass. We've been waiting for more than a year for an opportunity to 'speak up' for lower TTC fares and we need to get active and get ready. This is our chance!      Show more . . .

Talk by Hakim Sabbah, Director of Project Hope      Show more . . .

Join us for the next Toronto-area Fight for #15andFairness meeting: 5:30 pm - Refreshments (please RSVP) 6:00 pm - Meeting starts 7:30 pm - Faith caucus 8:30 pm - Meeting finishes      Show more . . .

Amnesty International Toronto's Group 18, Iran Action Circle and Film Team invite you to the screening of Rosewater, the feature-film writing and directing debut of former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart. Based on the thrilling true-life story of Maziar Bahari, Rosewater follows the Tehran-born,      Show more . . .

* if you are facing deportation (failed refugee claim, criminal record, non-renewal of visa, etc)      Show more . . .

In this community classroom, several delegates of the EU-Canada Municipal Cooperation on Urban Policy and a local community member will share with us real world examples of their stakeholders coming together with the common goal of reducing GHG emissions. Our goal for this discussion is to inspire      Show more . . .

Do you live in the West End? Join us in the neighbourhood to spread the word and build a movement in the Fight for $15 & Fairness! Come out and bring a friend:) We'll have petitions and leaflets ready to go, and together we'll talk with passerbys about the fight for decent work for all.      Show more . . .

How can the knowledge and skills developed to nonviolently confront dictatorships and other systems of oppression be used to confront the industries and power centers fueling climate change?      Show more . . .

The 4th annual Tommy Douglas Institute at George Brown College is pleased to announce Canada's 7th Parliamentary Poet Laureate George Elliott Clarke as its keynote speaker for Canada: A Different Story. Coming out of one of the longest and most dramatic federal elections in recent memory and heading      Show more . . .

Presented by Jeremy Wildeman, recently completed PhD (Exeter) research on Canadian aid projects in the occupied Palestinian territories. He co-founded the Palestinian youth-education charity Project Hope during the Second Intifada.      Show more . . .

Free Event with snacks, childcare, wheelchair access and tokens      Show more . . .

Don't Miss a Sneak Preview of the Short Documentary on Dr. Hassan Diab, directed by award-winning filmmaker Amara Wala.      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 . . .

Enjoy a lively night of Middle Eastern music, food, drinks and door prizes.Learn about the 2016 humanitarian projects supporting Palestinians children, students and families, and how you can get involved. Proceeds go to funding Run for Palestine projects.      Show more . . .

On May 21, 2016, activists around the world will, once again, unite to March Against Monsanto.      Show more . . .

March Against Monsanto Ottawa (MAMOttawa) is part of a global movement, whose many goals include:      Show more . . .

The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. When first created by the Second Committee of the UN General Assembly in late 1993, 29 December (the date of entry into force of the      Show more . . .

Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that can occur during childbirth. It is a hole between the birth canal and the bladder or rectum caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without treatment.      Show more . . .

In What's Yours Is Mine, technologist Tom Slee argues the so-called sharing economy damages development, extends harsh free-market practices into previously protected areas of our lives, and presents the opportunity for a few people to make fortunes by damaging communities and pushing vulnerable      Show more . . .

Join us for this free town hall event to hear from Ben Gotschall, Agriculture and Food Director at Bold Nebraska, Mark D'Arcy of the Council of Canadians and Alma Brooks of the Peace and Friendship Alliance on why Energy East is more risk than reward for New Brunswick.      Show more . . .

The Occupation of the American Mind provides a sweeping analysis of Israel's decades-long battle for the hearts, minds, and tax dollars of the American people - a battle that has only intensified over the past few years in the face of widening international condemnation of Israel's increasingly      Show more . . .

Join us for this free town hall event to hear from Ben Gotschall, Agriculture and Food Director at Bold Nebraska, Mark D'Arcy of the Council of Canadians and Alma Brooks of the Peace and Friendship Alliance on why Energy East is more risk than reward for New Brunswick. Cost: Free      Show more . . .

The 2016 Great Nations, Great River Symposium provides a platform for researchers, educators, policy-makers, community leaders and citizens to share knowledge about the status of the St. Lawrence River/Great Lakes and other freshwater ecosystems and their responses to changing conditions. A focus      Show more . . .

Since the election of the BJP in May 2014, there has been an unprecedented onslaught on workers’ rights along with a well-planned assault on democratic institutions, academic-cultural centres, intellectuals, left, progressive & secular groups, religious minorities, women and marginalized      Show more . . .

Join us for this free town hall event to hear from Ben Gotschall, Agriculture and Food Director at Bold Nebraska, Mark D'Arcy of the Council of Canadians and Alma Brooks of the Peace and Friendship Alliance on why Energy East is more risk than reward for New Brunswick.      Show more . . .

A tour of ten drought-stricken states in India transformed Sainath - a devastating situation mostly ignored by his fellow journalists. "I felt that if the Indian Press was covering the top 5 percent, I should cover the bottom 5 per cent." He also believes the media around the world is, for the most      Show more . . .

A 2010 play by Palestinian-American playwright, Ismail Khalidi, which explores a relatively-unknown chapter of Palestinian history, shedding light on the revolt of the late 1930's and showing how these events helped to shape the 70+ years that have followed. He ambitiously analyzes not only the      Show more . . .

Join us for this free town hall event to hear from Ben Gotschall, Agriculture and Food Director at Bold Nebraska, Mark D'Arcy of the Council of Canadians and Alma Brooks of the Peace and Friendship Alliance on why Energy East is more risk than reward for New Brunswick.      Show more . . .

Marshallese Educational Initiative (MEI) is joining with the Marshallese Community in Oregon and the Radiation Exposure Awareness Crusaders for Humanity - Marshall Islands (REACH-MI) to organize a R.M.I.-U.S. Nuclear Legacy Summit to address the shared legacy of U.S. nuclear testing in the Marshall      Show more . . .

Buckeye Forest Council is hosting the Heartwood Forest Council for 2016 at Camp Otterbein in Logan, Ohio (Columbus/Athens area)      Show more . . .

Since its beginning in 1948, United Nations peacekeeping has evolved into one of the main tools used by the international community to manage complex crises that threaten international peace and security. Throughout its history, the United Nations has established a total of 71 peacekeeping      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians will be taking part in a march against Nestle later this month.      Show more . . .

Anthropologist David Graeber presents a stunning reversal of conventional wisdom. He shows that 5,000 years ago, during the beginning of the agrarian empires, humans have used elaborate credit systems. It is in this era, Graeber shows, that we also first encounter a society divided into debtors and      Show more . . .

World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) is observed around the world every year on May 31. It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe. The day is further intended to draw attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to negative      Show more . . .

Featuring federal miscrobiologist Dr. Shiv Chopra who blew the whistle on Bovine Growth Hormones in milk, this event includes speakers, stories, music and a Q&A      Show more . . .

The Global Day of Parents is observed on the 1st of June every year. The Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in 2012 with resolution A/RES/66/292 and honours parents throughout the world. The Global Day provides an opportunity to appreciate all parents in all parts of the world for their      Show more . . .

CAWLS 3rd Annual Conference will be held 1-2 June 2016, at the University of Calgary, as part of the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences.      Show more . . .

In this feature film, the profound impact of the Canadian government's residential school system is conveyed through the eyes of two children who were forced to face hardships beyond their years. As young children, Lyna and Glen were taken from their homes and placed in church-run boarding schools,      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      Show more . . .

Join us for an exciting two days of learning, growing, deepening relationships and hands-on experiences in the art and science of Forest Gardening. Seasoned presenters will cover topics from the Foundations of Forest Gardening, plant foraging, wild edibles, herb walks, nature connection, deep      Show more . . .

World Environment Day (WED) is the United Nations’ principal vehicle for encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the environment. Over the years, it has grown to be a broad, global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries. It also      Show more . . .

World Oceans Day has been unofficially celebrated every 8 June since its original proposal in 1992 by Canada at the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It was officially recognized by the United Nations in 2008. Since then it has been coordinated internationally by The Ocean Project with greater      Show more . . .

Indigenous people are on the front line of healing the Earth. Climate protection is an opportunity to learn from and work as allies with First Nations - a significant way we can right the harm visited on these communities by religious entities. This interfaith Climate Justice and Indigenous Allyship      Show more . . .

We'll bring the momentum of the weekend convergence into the streets on Monday June 13 to take direct action against the Bureau of Prisons' plan to build their new maximum security prison in the coalfields of KY; and let those locked up for defending the Earth know they are not forgotten. Bring your      Show more . . .

The World Day Against Child Labour is an International Labour Organization (ILO) sanctioned holiday first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour. It was spurred by ratifications of ILO Convention No. 138 on the minimum age for employment and ILO Convention      Show more . . .

Buddies in Bad Times Theatre presents its annual festival of queer theatre, art, comedy, music and parties to showcase the community's unstoppable spirit. Music by Queer Songbook Orchestra and Girls Rock Camp T.O., comedy by Richard Ryder, Elvira Kurt and Dawn Whitwell, circus arts by Flying Solo,      Show more . . .

People with albinism face multiple forms of discrimination worldwide. Albinism is still profoundly misunderstood, socially and medically. The physical appearance of persons with albinism is often the object of erroneous beliefs and myths influenced by superstition, which foster their marginalization      Show more . . .

The Interim Steering Committee will be reporting and working groups will be set up to continue our work over the next few months. We will be asking people to sign up as members. If you can't come and would like to become a member email Craig Heron at cheron@yorku.ca      Show more . . .

We invite you to join us for an evening of exciting news, celebration and appreciation, marking another tremendous year of land conservation achievements. We will be announcing new conservation successes and honouring some very special donors who made these accomplishments possible. Enjoy a visual      Show more . . .

Public forum organized by Parkdale Community Legal Services & Kensington-Bellwoods Community Legal Services for renters in southwest Toronto. This meeting to to raise awareness of the Ontario government's proposed changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, which will make it easier for landlords to      Show more . . .

Discuss and plan action to ensure the city's financial plan includes investments in jobs, housing, transit and poverty reduction.      Show more . . .

Join us on Monday, June 13 for an open conversation on patient and family-centred care, and how together we can advance our shared cause of an improved patient experience. This meeting is an opportunity to learn more about our new strategic plan, Putting the Patient in Patient-centred Care, and to      Show more . . .

Join us for "Reconciling Our Future: Stories of Kanata and Canada" at the 2016 Canadian School of Peacebuilding with instructor Niigaanwewidam James Sinclair. Courses are available for professional development, personal inspiration or academic credit.While Canada has become a great nation-state, it      Show more . . .

Join us for "The Biblical Story of Hope and Healing" at the 2016 Canadian School of Peacebuilding with instructor Dan Epp-Tiessen. Courses are available for professional development, personal inspiration or academic credit. In order to face the challenges of our world, peacemakers must be people of      Show more . . .

Join us for "Peace Skills Practice" at the 2016 Canadian School of Peacebuilding with instructor Natasha Mohammed. Courses are available for professional development, personal inspiration or academic credit. Throughout this course participants will examine a variety of approaches to dealing with      Show more . . .

Every year on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event, established in 2004, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products, and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life-saving gifts of blood.      Show more . . .

We are writing you on behalf of Leap Ottawa Saute, a new grassroots movement in our city dedicated to creating debate on the Leap Manifesto.      Show more . . .

Did you know the Ontario government is looking to implement a Cap-and-trade system to reduce GHG?      Show more . . .

Our monthly Enviro-Cafe topic is Our Future Climate: More storms. Hotter drier summers. Warmer wetter winters. Muskoka has a Climate Change Plan. Why not Haliburton? Join us at Minden United Church, 21 Newcastle Street for a conversation about the need for plans not just to reduce the severity of      Show more . . .

Scientists are saying that plastic pollution is as big a threat to the environment as climate change.      Show more . . .

World Literacy Canada is proud to announce the publication of From the Sky: Stories of Women Who Inspire Us, a collection of stories written by Grade 7 and 8 students from Kawenni:io/Gaweni:yo Elementary School on the Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. This multi-lingual educational resource      Show more . . .

Bob Bossin, Ellen Scheinberg and Harold Troper recount stories and songs drawn from their books and music that delve into the colourful underworld of Jewish Toronto during the first half of the 20th century. 6-8 pm. Free. Preceded by the Kensington Market Historical Society AGM at 5:30 pm.      Show more . . .

Human rights panel discussion with Teddy Syrette, Jae Delacruz, Stef Peloza and facilitator Dani Araya. 7 pm. Free. All genders washrooms // all-ages event // wheelchair accessible // ASL/English interpretation.      Show more . . .

The 12th Prevention of Violence Canada National Town Hall meeting is an open public forum designed to connect and empower Canadians to address violence in their communities. This event offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with experts and advocates as they explore how we can build a safer      Show more . . .

Please join us at Free Spirit Gathering: A Sacred, Family-Friendly Midsummer Festival.      Show more . . .

Provocative and controversial shorts, documentaries and feature films as seen through the eyes of women directors. Jun 14-19. See website for details.      Show more . . .

The global population of people aged 60 years and older will more than double, from 542 million in 1995 to about 1.2 billion in 2025. Around 4 to 6 percent of elderly people have experienced some form of maltreatment at home. Elder maltreatment can lead to serious physical injuries and long-term      Show more . . .

On June 15th, Canada's International Trade Minister, Chrystia Freeland, will be holding a Town Hall on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) at the University of Toronto.      Show more . . .

Syrian Refugee Women in Lebanon      Show more . . .

The death of Berta Cáceres has filled us with indignation. We carry the pain with us, but we also carry the strength of her thought, her work, and the longing for justice. The principles that she fought for are what will save humanity, which is why we call on you to participate in a worldwide      Show more . . .

This month's topic is on Climate Change and how it impacts the poor.      Show more . . .

"As climate change becomes increasingly visible, the cultural expression of this crisis is critical. The shift to sustainability is a cultural as well political      Show more . . .

Join us for the screening of This Changes Everything at the Italian Canadian Club of Milton on June 9th.      Show more . . .

In celebration of Italian Heritage Month      Show more . . .

Launch for a new collection of essays and panel discussion on the harmful effects of Canada's colonial past and present with a view toward moving forward in a spirit of reconciliation and anti-racism. The panel will feature Stacey LaForme, anthology contributors Carleigh Baker and Erika Luckert and      Show more . . .

Outdoor event with a performance by Hidden Rivers Singers (12:30 pm).      Show more . . .

On June 16th, the Broadbent Institute is teaming up with Woodsworth College and the Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources at the University of Toronto for a free event you won't want to miss: Workplace Democracy for the 21st Century.      Show more . . .

Climate Change. How do we solve climate change when only 20% of the population is actively seeking to address the problem. As environmental-minded people we generally share reasons to change with people we converse with. Behavioural sciences lead us in a new direction. If we want our audiences to      Show more . . .

Celebration of traditional and contemporary music, dance, theatre, storytelling, literature, crafts and food by Indigenous artists. Music by blues rocker Derek Miller, hip-hop artists Drezus and Supaman, singer/songwriter Leela Filday and others,art-making and more. $5, Sat free, under 12 free.      Show more . . .

The Toronto Art Book Fair (TOABF) is a free public event taking place June 16th - June 19th 2016 at Artscape Youngplace featuring curated exhibitions, 75 Canadian and international vendors, and community programming that includes a speaker series, readings, talks, launches and workshops. In its      Show more . . .

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is a United Nations observance each June 17. Its purpose is to highlight ways to prevent desertification and recover from the drought. Each annual celebration has a different theme.      Show more . . .

JUNE 17TH - ANISHNABE / ALGONQUIN ELDERS INVITE YOU TO A MASSIVE SACRED WALK. SAVE OTTAWA'S SACRED SITE:      Show more . . .

Bed Post is Toronto's only sex/sexuality variety show, featuring everything from real sex stories, to erotica readings, to Sexpert segments, to arousing visual performancesÂ… and you are guaranteed to laugh, learn something, and/or get a boner.      Show more . . .

Transphobia: deal with it and be a gender transcender      Show more . . .

Please join the Writers' Trust of Canada as we fête this year's winner of the $4,000 Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers. Two honours of distinction will receive $250.      Show more . . .

For much of the past 70 years, Yonge and Church Streets south of Bloor and the surrounding area have led a secret life: these neighbourhoods were home to the bars, clubs and baths that constituted what mainstream society thought of as "the twilight world of the homosexual." Join archivists and      Show more . . .

For years, many countries and regions have been holding their own Refugee Days and even Weeks. One of the most widespread is Africa Refugee Day, which is celebrated on 20 June in several countries.      Show more . . .

June 20 is World Refugee Day. To mark this occasion, Romanipe and Solidarity Across Borders present:      Show more . . .

Join us for "Peace Building Through Community Development" at the 2016 Canadian School of Peacebuilding with instructors Michael Bopp and Judie Bopp. Courses are available for professional development, personal inspiration or academic credit. This course will provide an overview of the development      Show more . . .

June is Aboriginal History Month. The 22nd annual National Aboriginal Day celebration is on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. The City of Toronto is hosting a Sunrise Ceremony and Flag Raising at City Hall Podium roof on June 21st starting at 5:30 a.m. The City and the Toronto Aboriginal City Celebration      Show more . . .

Human rights panel discussion moderated by Debbie Douglas, with Akio Maroon, Rachel Lauren Clark, Notisha Massaquoi, Jill Andrew and Becky McFarlane. Free. All genders washrooms // all-ages event // wheelchair accessible // ASL/English interpretation.      Show more . . .

Join us for a special performance by Juno-award winning blues musician and Vietnam War resister, MORGAN DAVIS.      Show more . . .

An Evening of Palestinian Folktales told by Sarah Abuarar      Show more . . .

At turns heartbreaking and hilarious, Boobs: Women Explore What It Means to Have Breasts, edited by Ruth Daniell is a diverse collection of stories about the burdens, expectations and pleasures of having breasts. From the agony of puberty and angst of adolescence to the anxiety of aging, these      Show more . . .

Toronto Socialist Action public forum with guest speaker Konstantin Goulich. 7 pm. $4/pwyc donation. Everyone welcome. Room 5-280.      Show more . . .

“We Will Not Be Silent”      Show more . . .

Absent in statistics, unnoticed by researchers, neglected by national and local authorities and mostly overlooked by civil society organizations – the situation of widows is, in effect, invisible.      Show more . . .

CoLab Connects 2016 is Sustainability CoLab's 2nd Annual Reception to:      Show more . . .

In memory of women who have died on the streets - Stop the violence, Reclaim the Streets!      Show more . . .

featuring queer/trans-fabulous live performances, silent auction, raffle, and tons of artwork for sale      Show more . . .

featuring queer/trans-fabulous live performances,      Show more . . .

Torture seeks to annihilate the victim’s personality and denies the inherent dignity of the human being. The United Nations has condemned torture from the outset as one of the vilest acts perpetrated by human beings on their fellow human beings.      Show more . . .

Palestinian history is closely intertwined with the fate of its cities. Haifa, Akko and Jaffa once served as the cultural centres of Palestinian life. During the 1948 ethnic cleansing known as ‘Al Nakba’, Israel drove most Palestinians out of these cities, and Palestinian culture      Show more . . .

Voices for Change: Developing Leadership in Inclusive Education      Show more . . .

The Stan Rogers Folk Festival, informally known as Stanfest, is an annual three-day music festival held in Canso, Nova Scotia.      Show more . . .

International Co-operative Day is an annual celebration of the co-operative movement observed on the first Saturday in July since 1923 by the International Co-operative Alliance.      Show more . . .

Music and Beyond is a Canadian summer music festival, featuring classical music in its varying formations (orchestras, choirs, bands, baroque groups and small ensembles) as well as a spectrum of art forms and cultural disciplines (visual art, drama, film, poetry, dance, architecture, science, yoga,      Show more . . .

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is a summer folk music festival held in Birds Hill Provincial Park, near Winnipeg, Manitoba. It features a variety of folk artists from around the world, as well as a number of local artists.      Show more . . .

Evolve Festival is an annual music and cultural festival near Antigonish, dedicated to the promotion of sustainable living and environmental awareness. The festival uses renewable energy sources, recycled and biodegradable products and endeavours to limit solid waste. In 2010, Evolve Festival won      Show more . . .

Northern Lights Festival Boréal is an annual folk festival in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It is Canada's oldest music festival, in continuous operation since 1972.      Show more . . .

SOS, BATs, UOO, NPE, NCUEA, CELT, NEA BAT Caucus, and The Opt Out Florida Network are working with numerous organizations to build a broad coalition of like-minded people - from all walks of life and with diverse causes - to speak and march in solidarity once more. We envision bold actions and      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Ottawa Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Monday, July 11 in Vanier.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Yellowknife Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Monday, July 11 in Yellowknife.      Show more . . .

Toronto Mad Pride Week is an arts, culture and community festival created to celebrate, empower and build community. We are working not only to end stigma and oppression that people living with mental illness face, but to show our strength and enjoyment of life.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians St. John's Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Tuesday, July 12 in Bonne Bay.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Vancouver Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Tuesday, July 12 in North Vancouver.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Wednesday, July 13 in Hunter River.      Show more . . .

A Report from the Second International Tour of Peace to Syria      Show more . . .

Green Drinks Ottawa - every 2nd Thursday of the month      Show more . . .

The Toronto launch of the report by Ken Stone recording his participation in an international solidarity mission to Syria in April 2016. The tour organized by Social Justice Network in Australia met with the people and members of the government of Syria. Together they are resisting a      Show more . . .

This is a historic moment: all over the world, people are taking bold direct action to stop new oil, coal and gas infrastructure and demand climate solutions. This July, we’re bringing the momentum to Massachusetts with a massive march and action against new gas pipelines. Join us!      Show more . . .

The Vancouver Folk Music Festival (VFMF), founded in 1978, is an outdoor multistage music festival, located at Jericho Beach Park on the west side of Vancouver, British Columbia. It takes place annually, on the third weekend of July.      Show more . . .

Cleveland will be hosting the 2016 convention of the Republican Party for four days beginning Monday, July 18, 2016. Northeast Ohio is one of the most segregated regions in the country, while its largest city, Cleveland, is one of the poorest. Cleveland will be holding a celebration for a political      Show more . . .

Inequality is growing in Ontario. Nearly every family knows someone who is having a hard time finding a decent job with living wages. The government has to decide if they really want to tackle the crisis of bad jobs and precarious employment. Work needs to be respected - in every sector of the      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Vancouver - Burnaby Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Saturday, July 16 in North Burnaby.      Show more . . .

SPEAKERS: * Ali Aziz: Afghans Against Extremism * Omar Latif: Committee of Progressive Pakistani-Canadians      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Winnipeg Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Sunday, July 17 in Winnipeg.      Show more . . .

Take Action! Inspire Change      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Wednesday, July 20 in Orleans.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians Toronto Chapter encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Thursday, July 21 in Toronto.      Show more . . .

In July, TPR will convene The People’s Convention in Philadelphia, a grassroots attempt to reclaim our democracy by uniting behind a common policy framework, rather than a personality or party. Leading up to our first People’s Convention this summer, grassroots organizers from around      Show more . . .

Flush the TPP, a campaign organized by Popular Resistance, is organizing a Stop the TPP contingent in the March for a Clean Energy Revolution that is taking place in Philadelphia the day before the start of the Democratic National Convention.      Show more . . .

“What’s next for the movement? How do we make a political revolution in this country?” These and many other questions are likely to become even more pressing this July.      Show more . . .

You're Invited to a Creative Conversation About Basic Income.      Show more . . .

MP Adam Vaughan is holding a climate change consultation for his riding Spadina-Fort York, July 27th at 7pm. It's up to us to show up and speak up in support of an ambitious national climate strategy.      Show more . . .

Talk by activist/Socialist Action newspaper co-editor Barry Weisleder, followed by Q&A and discussion. 7 pm. Free. Under the gazebo, just steps from Bloor Street and the Christie subway station exit. Look for the Socialist Action banner. Literature will be on sale. Bring your own refreshments to      Show more . . .

Environmental research, planning and management      Show more . . .

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 This event is located in Luebeck, Germany.      Show more . . .

World Hepatitis Day, observed on July 28 every year, aims to raise global awareness of hepatitis — a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E — and encourage prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Hepatitis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide,      Show more . . .

Much controversy surrounds the Brexit vote even amongst the left. At this forum, our speakers will be discussing the context and key reasons why Leave won, arguments for Remain, the response by the capitalist class and that of the left, and prospects.      Show more . . .

The Art of BLMTO Freedom School will showcase art from our 3 week long summer program educating 4-10 year olds on Black liberation. As part of BLMTO Freedom School children explored themes such as: self-love, Black and Indigenous solidarity, disabled Black lives matter and trans Black lives matter.      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Saturday, July 30 in Lachine.      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 . . .

Human trafficking is a crime that exploits women, children and men for numerous purposes including forced labour and sex. The International Labour Organization estimates that 21 million people are victims of forced labour globally. This estimate also includes victims of human trafficking for labour      Show more . . .

Join the students of BLMTO Freedom School for their closing action as they demand:      Show more . . .

On July 26, 1953, 135 young revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro boldly assaulted the Moncada Barracks in Santiago de Cuba, the country's second-largest military fortress, while two smaller groups led by Abel Santamaria and Raúl Castro targeted important adjacent buildings. Though the Moncada      Show more . . .

The Council of Canadians encourages you to attend the climate change town hall on Saturday, July 30 in Lachine.      Show more . . .

The Edmonton Folk Music Festival is an annual four-day outdoor music event held the second weekend of August in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, established in 1980 by Don Whalen. The festival continues to draw many people from around the world as both spectators and performers. The current producer of      Show more . . .

71 years have passed since the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It is estimated that the bombs have killed 210,000 citizens by the end of 1945 and, over the years, have ruined the health of many of the survivors. The average age of the Hibakusha, or      Show more . . .

The Celtic Roots Festival is a Celtic festival held annually in the town of Goderich. The festival celebrates traditional Celtic music and craft by showcasing a wide variety of musicians and artisans. Musical acts have come from as far afield as Ireland, Scotland and Wales, but have also included      Show more . . .

In 1994, the General Assembly decided that the International Day of the World's Indigenous People shall be observed on 9 August every year.      Show more . . .

Pipelines, Power and Democracy      Show more . . .

We invite citizen’s movements from around the world to make the next World Social Forum (WSF) a meeting essential for sharing our mobilizations, our resistance and for strengthening our struggles. We want the WSF in Montreal to be not only a place for sharing broad guidelines but also be a      Show more . . .

This summer at the World Social Forum (WSF) Montreal will host tens of thousands of people and hundreds of groups and movements from around the world who are involved in struggles for justice and changing the world... and the People’s University of the Nouveaux Cahiers du socialisme (NCS)      Show more . . .

This summer at the World Social Forum (WSF) Montreal will host tens of thousands of people and hundreds of groups and movements from around the world who are involved in struggles for justice and changing the world... and the People's University of the Nouveaux Cahiers du socialisme (NCS) will be      Show more . . .

A People's Voice Forum with speaker DAVE MCKEE, Leader, Canadian Peace Congress, Member of Central Committee, Communist Party of Canada.      Show more . . .

Green Drinks is an open invitation to anyone studying, working on, or just interested in all things green (energy, renewable energy, environment). Come and join us for interesting, and inspiring conversation. This is an informal, self-organizing network and meets on the Second Thursday of every      Show more . . .

Have you ever visited a Caribbean island or seen images of paradise with turquoise waters and pristine white beaches, laced with palm trees?      Show more . . .

Celebrating the best in independent queer cinema, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival is Vancouver's second largest film festival and the largest Queer arts event in Western Canada. The festival hosts a variety of performances, workshops, panels, parties and more, facilitating a unique queer space      Show more . . .

International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations. The purpose of the day is to draw attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. The first IYD was observed on 12 August 2000.      Show more . . .

As part of the World Social Forum in Montreal (August 9-14) and with the NCS Peoples' University, Thomas Hellman offers a unique take on American history, from the conquest of the West to the Great Depression of the 1930s, through his own versions of songs from the blues, folk and gospel      Show more . . .

As part of the World Social Forum in Montreal (August 9-14) and with the NCS Peoples' University, Thomas Hellman offers a unique take on American history, from the conquest of the West to the Great Depression of the 1930s, through his own versions of songs from the blues, folk and gospel      Show more . . .

Four Palestinians, who have practiced their activism internationally, will speak about ways to confront Israeli Apartheid, and explain how societies worldwide can contribute to bring justice for the Palestinian people. The speakers will develop the three demands of the BDS movement, how to sustain      Show more . . .

PEACE FEST encapsulates our passion for social justice and hopes for a brighter future as we shed light on the dark chapters of the history of WWII in Asia.      Show more . . .

Fancy something a little bit different? Join us at the 8th Annual Queer West Film Festival at Innis Town Hall Aug 12-14 where we’ve made the jump from our annual evening screening to a weekend film festival, with financial support from presenting sponsor TD Canada Trust. Eight years of      Show more . . .

East Enders in Toronto, let's make some noise! Join us in the neighbourhood to spread the word and help build the Fight for $15 & Fairness movement.      Show more . . .

The Global Labour Research Centre (York University), the Centre for Social Justice, and the Socialist Project are pleased to host a talk on: Labour and the Political Economy of Peripheralisation: The Case of Ukraine and the European Union      Show more . . .

All five MPs in Waterloo Region are teaming up for this multi-constituency consultation. We need you to commit now to attend this most important of consultations!      Show more . . .

World Humanitarian Day is a day dedicated to recognizing humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as part of a Swedish-sponsored GA Resolution A/63/L.49 on the Strengthening of the      Show more . . .

The Salmon Arm Roots and Blues Festival is a three-day music festival that occurs every third weekend in August. It has six stages and features an international roster of artists as well as a strong contingent of Canadian talent. The event takes place at the Salmon Arm Fair Grounds, an 18-acre site      Show more . . .

CC:MTL is an all access weekend that celebrates the voices of innovative BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Colour) in Canada. CC:MTL brings creatives together for conversations, hang outs, performances and parties. This festival is a chance to kick back, relax, inspire and be inspired. Arts,      Show more . . .

ICCE2016 commitee cordially invite all the participants interested in sharing their knowledge and research in the area of clean & renewable energy to submit their abstract and attend the ICCE2016. ICCE 2016 provides a platform for researchers and scientists to share their research work while the      Show more . . .

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, August 23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic slave trade. That date was chosen by the adoption of resolution 29 C/40 by the Organization's General Conference at its 29th session.      Show more . . .

After 7 years, the case is finally being heard. The Government of Canada still denies its role in the attempted cultural genocide of thousands of First Nations children. Join Marcia to send the message that the Government IS responsible for the Sixties Scoop, and this will not be forgotten.      Show more . . .

The Women's Human Rights Institute and the Centre for Women's Studies in Education at OISE/UT invite you to join us for a special opportunity:      Show more . . .

Elizabeth May, Officer of the Order of Canada, Member of Parliament for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Leader of the Green Party of Canada, is coming to Minden Community Centre to talk about "The Climate Criss: Where's the Action?" Admission: $10 at the door      Show more . . .

Toronto's first annual green and eco living and lifestyle market. Bringing the best in eco fashion, sustainable food, natural beauty and home décor all to one place. Nestled in the heart of Queen West.      Show more . . .

Councillor Burnside's environmental day is on Sunday, August 28, 2016, and Hydro One Not For Sale and Keep Hydro Public will have an information booth. It is located in the Leaside High School Parking Lot at 200 Hanna Road. Hanna Road is east of Bayview Ave and west of Rumsey Rd. Entrance to the      Show more . . .

The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29. It was established on December 2, 2009, at the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly by the resolution 64/35, which was adopted unanimously.      Show more . . .

Enforced disappearance has frequently been used as a strategy to spread terror within the society. The feeling of insecurity generated by this practice is not limited to the close relatives of the disappeared, but also affects their communities and society as a whole.      Show more . . .

Come out and hear Ester Reitar at a free talk at the Ashkenaz Festival      Show more . . .

Charity contributes to the promotion of dialogue, solidarity and mutual understanding "among people."      Show more . . .

If you live or want to live according to the values of cooperation, sustainability, and equality this conference is for you! You’ll get something out of this event whether you’re brand new to communities and cooperatives, or have been living and working in them for decades. The      Show more . . .

Presented by Storybox Playback Theatre Company, Truly Connecting Playback Theatre, and We Journey Playback Theatre.      Show more . . .

September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965. It was first celebrated in 1966. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities, and societies. On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of      Show more . . .

Global Labour Speaker Sereis, Fall 2016 -      Show more . . .

Opening Reception in the Community Gallery on September 9th, 2016 at 7 pm.      Show more . . .

Supercrawl is an annual art and indie music festival held in downtown Hamilton, Ontario.      Show more . . .

South-South cooperation, as an important element of international cooperation for development, offers viable opportunities for developing countries and countries with economies in transition in their individual and collective pursuit of sustained economic growth and sustainable development.      Show more . . .

In the late 1960s, at the age of eighteen and living far from home amidst the thriving counterculture of Ottawa, Marilyn Churley got pregnant. Like thousands of other women of the time she kept the event a secret. Faced with few options, she gave the baby up for adoption.      Show more . . .

In 2007, the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy -- with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy -- and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that      Show more . . .

The Sculptors Society of Canada is pleased to present Fragments: Art and the Explosive Remnants of War, a solo exhibition by Canadian sculptor Blake Ward, Thursday, September 15 to Wednesday, October 5 at the Canadian Sculpture Centre, 500 Church Street, Toronto ON M4Y 2C8. Opening reception      Show more . . .

September 16 was designated by the United Nations General Assembly as the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.      Show more . . .

Join Rob Kristofferson and Simon Orpana for the launch of the graphic novel Showdown! Making Modern Unions. Art from Showdown! is also part of the exhibit “Draw the Line! Graphic Histories of Work, Struggle and Activism” at the Workers Arts and Heritage Centre.      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 . . .

The 6th Annual Toronto Disability Pride March in happening Saturday, September 24, 2016!      Show more . . .

Are you interested in working, volunteering, studying or living overseas? Check out opportunities in more than 100 countries at the 2016 Go Global Expo! (www.letsgoglobal.ca)      Show more . . .

Revolutionaries want to transform the world. And in this day and age, who can blame us? The newspapers and social media provides us an endless feed of injustices: sexist verdicts from judges, workers laid off while CEOs cash bonuses, brutal police murders of racialized people, oil spills and climate      Show more . . .

Facing the Anthropocene, Fossil Capitalism and the Crisis of the Earth System with author Ian Angus      Show more . . .

Discover Canada’s Best Authors Since 1990, The Word On The Street has proudly hosted the finest talent in Canadian literature. Below, check out the lineup of authors and artists who will appear at our 27th festival on Sunday, September 25, 2016.      Show more . . .

Achieving global nuclear disarmament is one of the oldest goals of the United Nations. It was the subject of the General Assembly's first resolution in 1946. It has been on the General Assembly's agenda along with general and complete disarmament ever since 1959. It has been a prominent theme of      Show more . . .

The inaugural Community Change Institute is designed to be a truly transformational learning experience, bringing you the latest in community change with four world renowned speakers an amazing faculty and over 40 workshops in the areas of:      Show more . . .

How did a social movement evolve from a small group of young radicals to the incorporation of LGBTQ communities into full citizenship on the model of Canadian multiculturalism?      Show more . . .

The Canadian Urban Forest Conference (CUFC) brings together leading experts from all across the country and provides an opportunity for dialogue between professionals and community groups on innovative strategies, policies, technologies, research and best management practices.      Show more . . .

Under Western Skies (UWS) is a biennial, interdisciplinary conference series on the environment. The fourth conference organizers invite prospective researchers, authors, artists, and presenters to consider submitting proposals for oral and poster presentations as well as workshops and panels.      Show more . . .

How did a social movement evolve from a small group of young radicals to the incorporation of LGBTQ communities into full citizenship on the model of Canadian multiculturalism? Join Tim McCaskell for the Ottawa launch of Queer Progress: From Homophobia to Homonationalism.      Show more . . .

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year.      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 . . .

World Habitat Day is observed every year on the first Monday of October throughout the world. It was officially designated by the United Nations and first celebrated in 1986. The purpose of the day is to reflect on the state of our cities and towns and the basic human right to adequate shelter. It      Show more . . .

Join Maude Barlow, best-selling author and activist, for a discussion of Canada’s water crisis.      Show more . . .

A Film, A Book, A Journey      Show more . . .

World Teachers' Day, held annually on October 5 since 1994, commemorates teachers’ organizations worldwide. Its aim is to mobilize support for teachers and to ensure that the needs of future generations will continue to be met by teachers.      Show more . . .

Join Karen Dubinsky for the Ottawa launch of Cuba beyond the Beach: Stories of Life in Havana at Octopus Books!      Show more . . .

with Michel Chossudovsky from globalresearch.ca      Show more . . .

Burnley "Rocky" Jones Revolutionary      Show more . . .

With the CETA agreement, we will get what looks like the most ambitious framework for "regulatory cooperation" in a trade agreement. In the future, civil servants and businesses from Canada and the EU will work together to forge "common standards".      Show more . . .

Come out to hear BTL author Craig Heron speak as part of Hamilton Reads.      Show more . . .

ATS workers in Washington's DCA Airport want to form a union to provide a better future for their famalies. They are part of a growing movement of workers across Canada and U.S.A. fighting for the right to form a union, fair wages and decent work.      Show more . . .

The buried and forgotten film by Costa-Gavras      Show more . . .

In this stirring documentary, veteran director Alanis Obomsawin takes on the landmark legal case of First Nations Child and Family Caring Society et al. v Attorney General of Canada. This case shows how far we have yet to go as a nation in embracing, or even accepting, the idea of Truth and      Show more . . .

Austraiian lawyer Dr. Linda Steele will be giving a public speech at OISE on the human rights violations inherent in involuntary psychiatric interventions and on the international Campaigne to Bring About Compliance with the UN Absolute Prohibition. The context of the speeic is the UN having      Show more . . .

9th Annual NW Permaculture Convergence at beautiful Fort Flagler State Park outside of Port Townsend, WA. Oct 7-9, 2016.      Show more . . .

Converge on the U.S./Mexico Border this Fall! This October 7-10 converge in Nogales, Sonora/Arizona at the U.S./Mexico border to demand a fundamental shift in U.S. foreign policy.      Show more . . .

Celtic Colours International Festival is a Celtic music festival held annually in October in communities all over Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. First held in 1997, the festival has featured hundreds of musicians from all over the Celtic world and attracted tens of thousands of visitors      Show more . . .

World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October every year, with the overall objective of raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health.      Show more . . .

International Day of the Girl Child is an international observance day declared by the United Nations; it is also called the Day of the Girl and the International Day of the Girl. October 11, 2012, was the first Day of the Girl. The observation supports more opportunity for girls and increases      Show more . . .

Ottawa Public Library Main Branch Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe, Basement.      Show more . . .

The Present and Future of Christians in Palestine      Show more . . .

Join Karen Dubinsky for the Toronto launch of Cuba beyond the Beach: Stories of Life in Havana Featuring special guest Organiko: the roots of Cuban music through the sounds of hiphop.      Show more . . .

Bestselling author and forester Peter Wohlleben shares fascinating insights into the surprisingly social life of trees. A walk in the woods will never be the same again.      Show more . . .

The International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) encourages every citizen and government to take part in building more disaster resilient communities and nations.      Show more . . .

3 Films about Palestine by Tom Hayes      Show more . . .

Free screening of 'Above All Else'      Show more . . .

Children, Parents, Lovers, Friends, Siblings, Strangers – Keffiyeh/Made in China interrogates how we are alienated and separated from each other in the most intimate ways. Eight seemingly unrelated vignettes attempt to find a repressed humanity among the invisible forces of occupation in      Show more . . .

This year, our Annual Conference and Supporters’ Meeting moves to St. John’s in Newfoundland and Labrador. It will be held at the Sheraton Hotel October 14-16. It will be an action-packed weekend you won’t want to miss! The awards dinner will take place on Saturday at the      Show more . . .

Rural women, the majority of whom depend on natural resources and agriculture for their livelihoods, make up over a quarter of the total world population. In developing countries, rural women represent approximately 43 per cent of the agricultural labour force, and produce, process and prepare much      Show more . . .

The Henri Nouwen Society and Tyndale University College & Seminary present      Show more . . .

Fifth International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation 2016      Show more . . .

World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on 16 October in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. The day is celebrated widely by many other organisations concerned with food security, including the World Food      Show more . . .

The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated every year on October 17 throughout the world. It was officially recognized by the United Nations, but the first commemoration of the event took place in Paris, France, in 1987 when 100,000 people gathered on the Human Rights and      Show more . . .

The Global Labour Research Centre (York University), the Socialist Project, and the Centre for Social Justice are pleased to host a talk on "Understanding the 'Gig Economy': the Political Economy of Platform Capitalism."      Show more . . .

Economists, bankers, investment funds and financiers are taking a huge interest in the environmental crisis. They say they can protect the planet their way - with money.      Show more . . .

Special launch honouring our 2016 International Eco-Hero, the renowned broadcaster, scientist and activist David Suzuki. The evening includes a short film screening, followed by his talk and a Q&A.      Show more . . .

Between the Lines, University of Toronto Press and McGill Queen's University Press invite you to a launch of three great books: Cuba Beyond the Beach: Stories of Life in Havana by Karen Dubinsky; A Place in the Sun: Haiti, Haitians and the Remaking of Quebec (MQUP) by Sean Mills; and Canada and the      Show more . . .

Book Launch, Lecture and Discussion      Show more . . .

Toronto Launch of Yves Engler’s latest      Show more . . .

The Lebanon Mountain Trail (LMT) is the first long distance hiking trail in Lebanon. It crosses villages and towns of Lebanon at different altitudes. The trail transects Heritage Sites, Nature and Biosphere Reserves. It is sustained by the LMT Association (LMTA), working to safeguard the trail as a      Show more . . .

A Film by Jesse Freeston and Lia Tarachansky      Show more . . .

The Family Program consists in a screening of international shorts, curated especially for young people, followed by an interactive activity. You can also join us for delicious pancakes in the cafe at Innis College- timed so you can take part after the Family Program or before our Festival Forum.      Show more . . .

Only concert in Toronto      Show more . . .

2016 Sustainable Mobility Summit : The Future of Urban Transportation      Show more . . .

The General Assembly in 1972 instituted World Development Information Day to draw the attention of world public opinion to development problems and the need to strengthen international cooperation to solve them (resolution 3038 (XXVII)). The Assembly decided that the date for the Day should      Show more . . .

with speakers: Ian Fairlie, expert on radioactivity;      Show more . . .

The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage takes place every 27 October. This commemorative day was chosen by UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2005 to raise awareness of the significance of and preservation risks recorded sound and audiovisual documents      Show more . . .

A musical journey to transcend borders      Show more . . .

Recognizing the significance of urban basic services as a foundation for the overall social and economic development, the UN General Assembly designated on 27 December 2013, by resolution 68/239, 31 October as World Cities Day as of 2014.      Show more . . .

Over the past decade, more than 700 journalists have been killed for bringing news and information to the public. Worryingly, only one in ten cases committed against media workers over the past decade has led to a conviction. This impunity emboldens the perpetrators of the crimes and at the same      Show more . . .

Join the Nature Trust, conservation partners, and friends for our 19th Annual Dinner and Auction.      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 . . .

Established by UNESCO in 2001, World Science Day for Peace and Development is celebrated worldwide on 10 November each year. It offers an opportunity to demonstrate to the wider public why science is relevant to their daily lives and to engage them in the debate on related issues.      Show more . . .

The White House is planning to use the Lame Duck session of Congress after the election this November to pass legislation to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).      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 . . .

2.4 billion People do not have adequate sanitation. 1 billion people still defecate in the open. Poor sanitation increases the risk of disease and malnutrition, especially for women and children. Women and girls risk rape and abuse, because they have no toilet that offers privacy.”      Show more . . .

World Philosophy Day was proclaimed by UNESCO to be celebrated every 3rd Thursday of November. It was first celebrated on 21 November 2002. In 2016, the Day is due to 17 November.      Show more . . .

Since the adoption of the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, pursuant to General Assembly resolution 60/5, the observance has spread to a growing number of countries on every continent.      Show more . . .

Within the framework of the Second Industrial Development Decade for Africa (1991-2000), the UN General Assembly, in 1989, proclaimed 20 November Africa Industrialization Day (resolution 44/237).      Show more . . .

By resolution 836(IX) of 14 December 1954, the 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      Show more . . .

Prime Minister Trudeau and and his ministers continue to drop hints that they'll approve Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline in the coming days.      Show more . . .

Maude will be joined by Chawathil Elder Patricia John, WaterWealth's Ian Stephen and Indigenous lawyer Ardith Walkem.      Show more . . .

Canada, the United States, Mexico and nine other countries - together representing more than 40 per cent of the global economy - announced the end of TPP negotiations last fall. The pressure is now on for all countries to officially sign and ratify the deal.      Show more . . .

A Propaganda System: How Canada's Government, Corporations, Media and Academia Sell War and Exploitation reveals why most Canadians believe their country is a force for good in the world, despite a long history of supporting empire, racism and exploitation. The book details the vast sums Global      Show more . . .

Canada, the United States, Mexico and nine other countries - together representing more than 40 per cent of the global economy - announced the end of TPP negotiations last fall. The pressure is now on for all countries to officially sign and ratify the deal.      Show more . . .

This is a day of action to protest Ontario electricity rates, and to demand that our provincial government take real action to reduce rates to a level that is affordable for all.      Show more . . .

We are Toronto's only free community film festival, dedicated to making film accessible and presenting works that show that no one place or person has just one story.      Show more . . .

Ted Schmidt in the 50's grew up in the midst of Toronto's Jewish community and during the 6-Day War in June 1667 cheered on the Israelis. "Of course I did. I knew nothing of Palestinian history, knew no Arabs and was totally committed to the Jewish state. This led me to become the first Canadian      Show more . . .

Mission: Resilience      Show more . . .

1948 Nakba - Israel's biggest taboo      Show more . . .

Featuring a conversation with Paul Moist, former national president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).      Show more . . .

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Resolution 54/134). The premise of the day is to raise awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence and other forms of      Show more . . .

At a recent city council meeting in Guelph, Nestle brought two busloads of people to fill council chambers, taking away seats for local community members. That night Guelph Council was debating on whether to send a letter to the Ontario government expressing its concern that renewing that the      Show more . . .

With super musical friends -      Show more . . .

What of the story of Palestine? This story as all stories is first and foremost about voice or giving voice to an experience so that it can be shared. We live and experience only with and through others and voice is the most common means of communicating. Voice expresses our life, our dilemmas, our      Show more . . .

Can we meet our energy needs with renewables? Is a healthy world possible? We take a look at the considerable strides being made in Europe as they take strong action to transition to renewable energy and consider possible paths forward for an energy revolution.      Show more . . .

In 1977, the General Assembly called for the annual observance of 29 November as the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People (resolution 32/40 B). On that day, in 1947, the Assembly adopted the resolution on the partition of Palestine (resolution 181 (II))      Show more . . .

Is the city flushing money away?      Show more . . .

The final event on the very last day of Beit Zatoun as a physical space. All are invited to assemble one last time in a special space that has become integral to Toronto life for many communities. Here we shared, learned and explored the intersections of art, culture and politics from the world      Show more . . .

On November 30th, on unceded Algonquin territory in Ottawa, Clyde River Inuit and the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation are heading to the Supreme Court of Canada to uphold the legal right of Indigenous Peoples to be consulted on energy projects that will impact their communities.      Show more . . .

Movements that can win social, economic and political change need significant investment by those with the ability to give money. Groundswell is a vehicle for getting your dollars to groups doing important work, led by the people living with the impacts of the austerity agenda.      Show more . . .

World AIDS Day, designated on December 1 every year since 1988, is dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection, and mourning those who have died of the disease. Government and health officials, non-governmental organizations and individuals around the      Show more . . .

Income inequality has reached levels not seen since the 1920s. Labor unions' membership is in decline, and popular opinion has turned against them. Promising movements like Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter      Show more . . .

TransformTO is a collaborative project engaging the community in achieving an 80% reduction in Toronto's greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The project will be supported by community consultations and technical scenario modelling to help understand how deep carbon reduction will affect Torontonians      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 . . .

International Day of Persons with Disabilities (December 3) is an international observance promoted by the United Nations since 1992. It has been celebrated with varying degrees of success around the planet. The observance of the Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize      Show more . . .

What is Happening to our Nova Scotia Forests: A Panel Discussion      Show more . . .

International Volunteer Day (IVD) (December 5) is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985. It offers an opportunity for volunteer organizations and individual volunteers to make visible their contributions - at local, national and international levels - to the      Show more . . .

Soils have been neglected for too long. We fail to connect soil with our food, water, climate, biodiversity and life. We must invert this tendency and take up some preserving and restoring actions. The World Soil Day campaign aims to connect people with soils and raise awareness on their critical      Show more . . .

Announcing: A very radical library talk on a matter more urgent than even most critics dare to acknowledge. As more and more "mental disorders" are added to the ever expanding psychiatric bible "The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" and more and more people find themselves on      Show more . . .

Toronto's Poor reveals the long and too often forgotten history of poor people's resistance. It details how the homeless, the unemployed, and the destitute have struggled to survive and secure food and shelter in the wake of the many panics, downturns, recessions, and depressions that punctuate the      Show more . . .

In September 2015, the United Nations General Assembly established 9 December as the International Day of Commemoration and Dignity of the Victims of the Crime of Genocide and of the Prevention of this Crime. The 9th of December is the anniversary of the adoption of the 1948 Convention on the      Show more . . .

International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003.      Show more . . .

Human Rights Day is celebrated annually across the world on 10 December every year      Show more . . .

December 11, "International Mountain Day", was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2003. The General Assembly "encouraged the international community to organize events at all levels on that day to highlight the importance of sustainable mountain development."      Show more . . .

Throughout human history, migration has been a courageous expression of the individual’s will to overcome adversity and to live a better life. Today, globalization, together with advances in communications and transportation, has greatly increased the number of people who have the desire and      Show more . . .