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Jan 1, 2008 through Dec 31, 2008
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Date, Location Event, Organization
Dec 1/2007
to Mar 2/2008
Toronto, ON
In Praise of Cities - An exhibition of drawings, paintings and prints by Enid Robbie
An exhibition of drawings, paintings and prints by Enid Robbie Free admission. Opening reception: Saturday, December 1, 1-3 pm

Time:  Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Venue:  The Market Gallery
Location:  95 Front St. E., South St. Lawrance Market, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/culture
For information contact:  The Market Gallery
Phone:  (416)392-7604
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jan 4/2008
to Jan 5/2008
Vaughan, ON
Make A Film That Matters! -- Green Reel Environmental Film Festival
The Green Reel Environmental Film Festival is a two-day event held in Vaughan that serves both as a showcase for environmentally-themed productions and as an awareness forum for community green groups. Our event is dedicated to promoting environmental causes in our community using film as a medium to share information. We are now canvassing the world in search of documentaries, feature films, shorts, music videos, commercials, PSA's, works-in-progress, animation - anything that fits the environmental bill. We encourage all green filmmakers and environmentalists wite

Venue:  The City Playhouse Theatre
Location:  1000 New Westminster Drive, Vaughan, ON
Website:  http://www.cityplayhouse.ca
For information contact:  Darcy Hoover
Phone:  905-326-7469
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment
Jan 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Project Hope - Fundraising Event
Together Fundraisers present An Evening of Readings for Project Hope with authors Rawi Hage and Jason Sherman special performance by Roula Said and Maryem Tollar. Tickets $20 at the door or Women's Book Store, 73 Harbord St. (west of Spadina 416-922-8744) or through togetherfundraisers@gmail.com.

Time:  Doors open at 6 p.m. Event starts at 7 p.m. Lula Lounge will reserve tickets with dinner reservation
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jan 24/2008
Toronto, ON
The Ethics of Intelletual Property: Copy Rights?
Discussion with Marcus Bornfreud of Creative Commons Canada and Susan Crean of Creator's Rights Alliance.

Time:  Noon - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Arts & Letters Club
Location:  14 Elm Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-979-5000 x4194
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jan 24/2008
to Jan 27/2008
Guelph, ON
27th Guelph Organic Conference, Expo & Sampling Fair
Environmental conference regarding organic agriculture.

Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http:www.guelphorganicconf.ca
For information contact:  organix@georgian.net
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext.: 56205
Categories:   Environment
Jan 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Emergency Picket to End the Siege in Gaza
After months of increasingly harsh sanctions, Israel has imposed a total closure on the Gaza Strip's border crossings, even preventing the delivery of humanitarian aid. Meanwhile the Israeli army continues its attacks on the imprisoned Palestinian people of Gaza, demolishing homes, factories and agricultural land and carrying out arrests. In the week of Jan 10-16 alone, the Israeli military killed 26 Palestinians, and wounded 44 others. Fatal bombing raids continue, killing Palestinian men, women and children. Israel is counting on our apathy to see how far they can go on starving the people of Gaza a so we need to act, be loud and clear that the collective punishment of Palestinians is a crime against humanity.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Jan 30/2008
Ottawa, ON
Derrick Jensen on "Civilization as Pathology: Collapse, Resilience and Resistance"
Activist, small farmer, teacher, and philosopher Derrick Jensen seamlessly weaves together the threads tthat connect different forms of oppression and domination, from racial and class domination, to ttechnology and surveillance, to domestic violence and abuse, to ecological devastation and global climate change...

Venue:  Carleton University
Location:  301 Azrieli Theatre, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www2.carleton.ca/campus
Categories:   Environment
Jan 31/2008
Toronto, ON
Book Launch: Personal Balance Sheet Career Planning Guide
Book Launch and presentation by Randall Craig, Canada's leading authority on career planning Forty years, 10,000 days, 80,000 hours. Measure it any way you like, but this is about the length of your career. With so much of your life spent working, it is wise to plan your career in an organized and strategic manner. Personal Balance Sheet - A Practical Career Planning Guide (Available at Chapters/Indigo, Amazon, and other outlets)

Time:  7pm -9:30pm
Venue:  Steamwhistle Brewery at the Roundhouse (Behind the Skydome)
Location:  255 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.PersonalBalanceSheet.com/rsvp
For information contact:  Randall Craig
Phone:  416-256-7773
Categories:   Business & Economics; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Publishers & Publishing
Jan 31/2008
Connexions new look
Connexions online has a new look and feel. Visit a poll and leave a comment after filling out our survey or short poll.

Time:  Twenty-four seven
Website:  http://connexions.org
Feb 1/2008
to Feb 2/2008
Toronto, ON
Story Weaving Production: Love Me
A story of four runaways through their surreal world built of imagination and longing, looking for a place to belong. Muriel Miguel's direction brings the stage to life with stories bright with laughter and sorrowand with song and dance.

Time:  8 pm, both days
Venue:  The Theatre Centre
Location:  100-1087 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jeffrey Ross
Phone:  416-506-9436
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Feb 3/2008
to Feb 9/2008
Toronto
4th Annual Israeli Apartheid Week
Students Against Israeli Apartheid (SAIA) is proud to announce the schedule for the 4th annual Israeli Apartheid Week being held under the banner 60 Years of Nakba: End Israeli Apartheid. This international week, which began in Torontoin 2005, has now spread to Palestine, South Africa, Norway, UK and many cities across the US and Canada. In Toronto events will take place on three campuses: University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.

Venue:  University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University.
Location:  Toronto
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Introduction to Apartheid
Featuring - Saron Ghebressellassie (SAIA and United Black Students at Ryerson) - Clayton Thomas Muller (Indigenous Environmental Network) - Azmi Bishara (Video broadcast of his address to Israeli Apartheid Week in South Africa)

Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 5/2008
Toronto, ON
Apartheid and the Current Context in Palestine
Featuring - Toufic Haddad (Between the Lines) - Khaled Mouammar (CAF)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre, 40 St.George Street Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 5/2008
to Feb 10/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Erotic Arts Festical
Announcing a new collaboration between Erotic Blender and Come As You Are's Erotic Arts and Craft Fair! These two sexy events and more have been combined into Toronto's first annual Erotic Arts Festival. We are proud that Erotic Blender continues to be an erotic art show that challenges norms of gender, sexuality and body image. These issues are linked to larger systems of oppression such as class, race and ability. The Toronto Erotic Arts Festival has been created to bring artists from various communities together with this understanding. Come participate in Toronto's second annual Erotic Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring local artisans and their unique handcrafted pervertables!

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  701 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoeroticartsfestival.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett & Leanne Gillard
Phone:  416-504-7934
Categories:   Sexuality
Feb 6/2008
Bridgewater, NS
Active Transformation Forum
A Community Meeting to provide input on your vision of transportation...public transit, walking, biking,carpooling, roads.

Time:  6pm-8 pm
Venue:  NSCC Lunenburg Campus
Location:  High Street, Bridgewater, NS
For information contact:  Peter Mc Cracken
Phone:  543-0647
Categories:   Transportation & Travel
Feb 6/2008
Toronto, ON
BDS Movement and Academic Boycott of Israeli Apartheid
Panel discussion of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

Time:  2:30 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Room: RS 203, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 6/2008
Toronto, NU
LEAF`s (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests)
Forum to socialize, celebrate and support LEAF`s important work to protect and preserve Toronto`s urban forest.

Venue:  The Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, NU
Website:  http://www.leaftoronto.org
For information contact:  Liza Badaloo
Phone:  416-413-9244
Categories:   Environment
Feb 6/2008
Peterborough, ON
Tees in the City: The Carbon Offset Connection
Talk by Michael Rosen, President of Tree Canada, to discuss Canada's urban forests and their carbon offset connection.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Peterborough Public Library
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenup.on.ca
For information contact:  Trent Rhode greenupdate@greenup.on.ca
Phone:  705-745-3238
Categories:   Environment
Feb 7/2008
Minden, ON
Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium
Workshop to confront the dream of the North which believes to make a living, pollution is a reasonable trade-off. Video clips of world renowned thinkers, inspiring short films, leading edge information will be included.

Venue:  Minden Community Centre
Location:  Minden, ON
Website:  http://www.gaia centre .org
For information contact:  gaiacentre@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Environment
Feb 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement Against Israeli Apartheid: Lessons from South Africa
Featuring - Salim Vally (PSC South Africa) - Katherine Nastovski (CUPE Ontario) - Heather Kere (Ryerson Students Union)

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto St. George Campus
Location:  Bahen Centre: 40 St. George Room #: 1180, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Derrick Jensen--Conversations about Nature, Culture, and Eros
Derrick Jensen is the author of The Culture of Make Believe, A Language Older Than Words, Listening to the Land: Conversations about Nature. He writes for New York Magazine, Audobon, and the Sun Magazine.

Venue:  Church of the Holy Trinity
Location:  10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.derrickjensen.org/appear.html
For information contact:  Mike Balkwill at pd2patoronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment
Feb 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Film Series on Traditional Domesticity: Film Screenings and Discussion
Filipino women in domestic positions vacated by Palestinians, as they react to working and living in Israel.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Wilson Hall, New College
Location:  20 Willcocks Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women
Feb 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Film showing: Occupation 101
Showing of the powerful documentary on Israel's occupation of Palestine.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  York University
Location:  Nat Taylor Cinema, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 8/2008
Toronto, ON
Nakba and the Right of Return
Featuring - Ward Churchill, former Professor in Ethnic Studies at University of Colorado at Boulder, author of A Little Matter of Genocide, Fantasies of the Master Race, From a Native Son, and many more. - Mohammad Ali Khalidi, a Palestinian Professor of Philosophy at York University. He has wrote and lectured on Palestinian refugees in Lebanon and the right of return. - Nagi Farah Palestinian Refugee and survivor of 1948 Nakba includes VISUAL DISPLAY

Time:  7:00
Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria St Room #: LIB 72, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 8/2008
to Feb 10/2008
Peterborough, ON
Community Movements: Building Solidarity for Social Change
A participatory gathering of students, social activists, academics, grass roots organizations, representatives of social justice, feminism, labour, indigenous and environmental movements, both local and global. List of presenters available at conference website.

Venue:  Trent U
Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://http//buildingsolidarityconference2008.20fr.com/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Demonstration - Break the Silence: End the Siege on Gaza
Meet at the The Israeli Consulate - 180 Bloor Street West. We will be marching east along Bloor and south on Yonge up to Dundas Square.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caiaweb.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Share Power: a Conference focusing on Business and Human Rights
As a participant, you'll hear from two expert panels: leaders in the field of Socially Responsible Investment, and people with direct experience and perspectives on business, human rights, and the environment. Keynote address from Bruce Cox, Executive Director of Greenpeace Canada.

Time:  Full Day
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  King St. & John St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  business@aito.ca
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Environment
Feb 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Voices for Palestine: Resistance to Racism and Apartheid
Closing cultural event for Israeli Apartheid Week in Toronto.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.apartheidweek.org/toronto.html
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Arts & Culture
Feb 11/2008
to Apr 7/2008
Toronto, ON
The B-Side: Exploring Bisexuality - Feb. 11th - April 7th
An 8 week group for people in Toronto who are exploring their attraction to more to more than one gender or struggling with what bisexuality means to them and their lives. Space is limited. Please preregister.

Time:  Mondays, 6:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Geoff MacDonald
Phone:  416-324-5058
Categories:   Sexuality
Feb 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Dr. Daniel Heath Justice: "Where Are Your Women?" Indigenous Political Traditions and the Intrusions of Euro-Western Patriarchy
Free Presentation. This presentation will examine gendered politics in both historical and current Indigenous contexts, with an eye toward colonization and a reaffirmation of Indigenous kinship values. The relationship between patriarchy and colonialism in North America is not simply a historical one; it continues to impact the representation and participation of Indigenous women in contemporary politics and scholarship.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg., U of Toronto, Rm.: 5-220
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Native Peoples
Feb 12/2008
Toronto, ON
The Coalition Against Same Sex Partner Abuse Launch
The Coalition Against Same Sex Partner Abuse (CASSPA) is hosting a launch of four new resources for the queer community. This event will bring together community activists and professionals working in the area of same sex domestic violence/intimate partner violence to address domestic violence in the Gay, Lesbian, Bi and Trans community sectors.

Time:  6:30 pm reception, 7 pm presentation
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Feb 13/2008
Ottawa, ON
On The Move to Work--Sustainable Transportation Makes Good Business
Workshop:Ottawa on the Move to Work-Makes Good Business Sense More space in your parking lot? Less traffic on the Road? Want your employees healthier and richer? What's the catch?

Time:  8:30 am - 12:00 am
Venue:  National Arts Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Barbara Wood mailto:businesshealth@ottawa.ca
Phone:  613-580-6744
Categories:   Environment
Feb 15/2008
Toronto, ON
What's Up in Pakistan? An Eyewitness Account a talk by Tariq Amin-Khan
Mr. Tariq Amin-Khan teaches in Dept. of Politics and Public Administration at Ryerson University. He was in Pakistan in late December, 2007, and witnessed the convulsions following Benazir Bhutto's assassination.

Time:  6:30 - 9:00pm
Venue:  Oakham House
Location:  63 Gould Street(church Street and Gould), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Feb 16/2008
Mississauga, ON
Faiz Festival in Toronto
The famous poet Faiz's 97th birthday celebration (posthumously) will include an address by his daughter, Muneeza Hashmi and show a new film of his life. Poets, dancers, musicians and commentators from south east asia will also contribute to this great tribute to a great poet's.

Venue:  Port Credit Secondary School
Location:  70 Mineola Road East, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Barrister Hamid Bashani Khan
Phone:  416-399-7602
Categories:   International
Feb 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Visionary Farmers and Consumers
Conference on organic farming and organic food consumption. Why this is becoming a world-wide phenomenon and challenge. Keynote speaker will be Helge Hellberg and she will share how a county called Marin Organic is realizing its dream of becoming the first organic county in North America.

Venue:  Canadian Organic Growers
Location:  89 Chestnut Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cog.ca/visionaryfarmersvisionaryconsumers/home.htm
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Feb 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Lost River Walk: Lost Meanders and Tributaries of the Channelized Lower Don
Community walk to explore the lower Don River. Starts at Broadview Subway Station at 1:00 pm and ends at Riverdale Farm Meeting House, with hot drinks.

Time:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lostrivers.ca
For information contact:  Helen Mills
Phone:  416-781-7663
Categories:   Environment
Feb 19/2008
to Feb 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Annual Convention - The Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies
Winning slide and photo show followed by Trade Show, Evening Showcase and President's Reception.

Venue:  Royal York Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  conventioncoordinator@ontariofairs.com
Categories:   Farming
Feb 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Green Roof Conference
The conference will showcase suppliers and professionals in the field of green roof technology, retrofitting and design. Ten speakers are scheduled. City of Toronto representatives will be available to show homeowners how to apply for permits. Regular price: $318

Time:  8:30 am - 6:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/greenroof
For information contact:  Green Roof Conference Office
Phone:  416-593-7744
Categories:   Environment
Feb 22/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Israel Lobby with Professor John J. Mearsheimer
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since1982. This is the first event in the CJPME 2008 Speaker Series.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Marion Hall, University of Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca/
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International
Feb 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Challenge Homophobia outside- Part 2
We shall engage in interactive discussions wity the panel, share supportsand exchange views while addressing assumptions and perceptions on same-sex, same gender loving relationships and realities in a safe and respectful space. Guest speakers for February are: Doug Stewart, Omo Akintan, & Okwudili "Mandy" Nwafor.

Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Church Street Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-760-5956
Categories:   Sexuality
Feb 23/2008
Montreal, QC
The Israel Lobby with Prof. John J. Mearsheimer
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Auditorium Jean Lesage, Salle B-2285, UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al
Location:  3200 Jean Brillant, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International
Feb 24/2008
Toronto, ON
The Israel Lobby with Prof. John J. Mearsheimer
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is pleased to present Prof. Mearsheimer on a speaking tour in Canada. Mearsheimer is the co-author (with Stephen Walt) of The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, a book that summarizes the cumulative impact of dozens of forces at work to influence U.S. (and thus Western) policy to favour Israeli interests, Prof Mearsheimer is on a three-city speaking tour of Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. He is the co-director of the Program on International Security Policy at the University of Chicago, where he has taught since 1982.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Phone:  1-888-222-6608
Categories:   International
Feb 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Manufacturing Neighbourhoods: Building Sustainability Series ( Panel Discussion)
"Manufacturing Neighborhoods" will explore the fundamental building blocks of vibrant, healthy communities through a multi-disciplinary panel discussion and q & a. Notable Panelists include Ken Greenberg, David Hulchanski, and Gillian Booth. Made possible through a grant from the Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.architecturefohumanity.ca
For information contact:  contact@architecturefohumanity.ca
Categories:   Environment
Feb 25/2008
Hamilton, ON
Walking and Bicycling: Creating a Great Healthy City of Hamilton
Free Public Talk: Improving Quality of Life through the promotion of Walking and Bicycling as Activities and of Public Spaces, Parks, and Trails as great places. Featuring Gil Penalosa

Time:  7 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  416-546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Transportation & Travel
Feb 25/2008
to Feb 26/2008
Hamilton, ON
Upwind Downwind 2008 Conference: Climate Change & Healthy Cities
Clean Air Hamilton is proud to announce the 5th biannaual Upwind Downwind conference. The four theme areas for this year's 2 day conference are: (1) Air Quality, Climate Change and Public Health (2) Urban and Transportation Planning, (3) The Science of Climate Change, and (4) Climate Change and Local Partnerships. The Conference provides the latest information on air quality and climate change issues, health impacts of air pollution, environmental best practices and practical information to assist decision makers, public health officials, planners, environmental managers, academics, students and community groups.

Venue:  Hamilton Convention Center
Location:  1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca/updown/udconf.asp
For information contact:  B. Montgomery
Phone:  (905) 546-2424 Ext. 1275
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Feb 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Aboriginal Homelessness: Its Uniqueness and Challenges
Dr. Peter Menzies Clinical Head of Aboriginal Services, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Harvey Manning Executive Director, Native Men's Residence Leslie Saunders Coordinator, St. Christopher House Barbara Hurford Therapist, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Aboriginal Services The above experts will discuss aboriginal homelessness issues. The event will be moderated by Dr. Eileen Antone, a leader in the Aboriginal Community and professor at U of Toronto.

Time:  12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Rm. 12-199, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.SOCIALECONOMY.UTORONTO.CA
For information contact:  Lisa White, secspeaker@oise.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Native Peoples
Feb 27/2008
Calgary, ON
Dr. David Suzuki in Calgary
Dr. Suzuki to address the audience. His latest book is "David Suzuki: The Autobiography is available at the Mount Royal College Bookstore. There will be a signing after the event. Dr. David Suzuki T. Suzuki PhD, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation, is an award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ross Glen Hall- Centre for Continuous Learning
Location:  Mount Royal College, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.mtroyal.ca/speakerseries
Categories:   Environment
Feb 27/2008
Hamilton, ON
The Price of Sugar (film screening), Wed Feb 27, 2008, Hamilton, ON
Narrated by Paul Newman, this film raises key questions about where the products we consume originate, at what cost they are produced and ultimately, where our responsibilities lie.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ewart Angus Lecture Hall 1A6 (McMaster University Medical Centre)
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.opirg.ca
For information contact:  OPIRG McMaster
Phone:  905-525-9140 ext.27289
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 28/2008
to Mar 2/2008
Calgary, AB
Calgary Home & Garden Show -- Green with Envy
Home and garden problems sneaking up on you? It's easier than you think. At the 2008 Calgary Home & Garden Show, all that you want to create your dream home and garden can be found in one place. Discover stylish outdoor living solutions at the Urban Gardens, stroll through the Flower Market for the latest garden accessories and fresh flowers. Swing into Spring Clean action and gather ideas to see how you can effectively organize and freshen up your home. Even if you don't have a green thumb, the amazing lineup of experts will give you tips and advise to help you cultivate your garden know-how. Green with Envy - new this year, find how to make your home eco-chic. Step int our Green Product Showcase to see how you can help the environment without sacrificing design.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryhomeshow.com
For information contact:  Sonya Lang
Phone:  Sonya Lang
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors
Feb 28/2008
to Mar 2/2008
Timmins, ON
Ontario First Nations--5th Annual Youth Symposium on Environment
5th Annual Youth Symposium on the Environment will bring together Aboriginal Youth from across Ontario to discuss Environmental issues that affect their communities. The Symposium is broken up into four categories" Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.

Venue:  Northern College
Location:  Timmins, ON
Website:  http://www.chiefs-of-ontario.org/youthsymposium.html
Categories:   Environment
Feb 28/2008
to Mar 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Human Rights Watch Film Festival
Film Festival Schedule Feb. 28, Opening Gala, Buddha Collapsed Out of Shame E. Bader Theatre, 93 Charles St. W. Buddha Collapsed out of Shame (Iran), 8 pm Feb. 29, The Law of Profit (Belgiumt), 7:30 pm Jackman Hall Art Gallery on ON, 317 Dundas St. March 1, 7:30 pm These Girls (Egypt) Jackman Hall, Art Gallery Of ON, 317 Dundas St. W. March 2, 2008, 2:30 pm We'll Never Meet Cildhood Again (UK/Bulgaria) Art Gallery of ON March 3, 7:30 pm Taxi to the Dark Side Art Gallery of ON March 4, 7:30 pm Chop Shop (USA) Art Gallery, ON March 5, 7:30 pm A Love During War (Congo /Cameroon) Closing Night, Art Gal. of ON Tickets at 416-968-3456

Venue:  ON Art Gallery/ see 93 Charles St. also
Location:  317 Dundas St. W, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  416-968-3456
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Israel threatens to inflict 'Holocaust" on Gaza
Israel's deputy defense minister Matan Vilnai today threatened Palestinians in the surrounded Gaza ghetto with a "holocaust" if they continue to resist Israel's illegal occupation.The word holocaust ("shoah" in Hebrew) is not one that is used lightly in Israel. It means very specifically genocide, and up to now has been used in Israel only to refer to the Nazi genocide during World War II. This is not an idle threat: in the last two days alone, Israeli shelling has killed 32 Palestinians, nine of them children, with at least 60 others injured. Israel is now threatening to cease its 'restraint' and launch an all-out massive onslaught. Protest today at the Israeli consulate in Toronto.

Time:  5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.connexions.org/CxL-MiddleEastResources.htm
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 29/2008
Hamilton, ON
Public Forum and Rally at McMaster University in Defense of Freedom of Speech
Two weeks ago, McMaster University announced that student clubs were banned from using the term "Israeli apartheid" to refer to Israeli apartheid. Students at McMaster are holding a public forum to protest this unprecedented attack on the right to academic freedom and the right to organize. They need your support! Free buses will be leaving to McMaster from University of Toronto, Ryerson University and York University to attend this important meeting.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Education
Feb 29/2008
to Mar 1/2008
Guelph, ON
Safe Food- Healthy Communities: Building a Food System that Works for People, Animals and the Environment
The Conference will feature key note speakers such as: Andrew Nikiforuk, Maxime Laplante, Peter Katona, Dr. Ann Clark and Dr. Jennifer Sumner, and Ted Zettel. The purpose of the conference is to educate people about the present crisis in factory farming methods and to propose remedial, organic technologies.

Venue:  Norfolk United Church
Location:  75 Norfolk St., Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.beyondfactoryfarming.org
For information contact:  Jodi Koberinski
Phone:  519-568-8688
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Feb 29/2008
to Mar 2/2008
Sidney, BC
Shades of Green Conference: Certified Organic BC
Topics include new meat regulations, poster presentations, interactive workshops covering a wide range of topics, gourmet banquet with entertainment, silent auction containing clothing, books, art, food, wine, tools, seeds etc.

Time:  6:00 pm Friday - 8:00 pm Sunday
Venue:  Mary Winspear Centre
Location:  Sanscha, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney, BC
Website:  http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Mar 1/2008
Milton, ON
Halton Environmental Network - Conference & AGM
General Meeting followed by film: "Escape from Suburbia" or hiking on the grounds of Kelso Park. Toronto Renewable Energy Coop presentation re residential solar panel installations followed by panel discussion.

Time:  9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Venue:  Halton Region Museum
Location:  Kelso Conservation Area, Milton, ON
Categories:   Environment
Mar 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Putting Pedestrians First
A one day repeat of Walk 21 2007 in Toronto at which some local presenters will share their breakout presentations with the community. See: www.toronto.ca/walk21/photos.htm

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/walk21/
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Mar 4/2008
to Mar 5/2008
Halifax, NS
Atlantic Climate Change Conference
The conference will present keynote speakers, presentations, papers, and panel sessions that provide useful, practical and locally applicable insights. Workshops will focus on strategies and actions that can be adopted by local government, infrastructure decision - makers and business.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.esans.ca/events
Categories:   Environment
Mar 4/2008
to Mar 5/2008
Courtney, BC
Building Green in a Changing Climate
Building Green in a changing climate Conference and Trade Show. Exhibiting green building technologies available on Vancouver Island

Venue:  Florence Filberg Centre
Location:  Courtney, BC
Website:  http://www.livinggreenbuildinggreen.com
For information contact:  Maaike Penn, maaike.pen@livinggreen buildinggreen.com
Categories:   Environment
Mar 5/2008
to Mar 6/2008
Toronto, ON
Air Issues and Commercial Goods and Freight Movement - National Conference
The objective of this conference is to communicate to carriers and shippers, the government programs and initiatives that will help them use less fuel, save money and reduce emissions contributing to climate change and air pollution, in addition to showcasing best practices across different transportation modes.

Venue:  Renaissance Toronto Airport Hotel
Location:  416-675-6100, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pollutionprobe.org/Happening/Index_Today.htm
For information contact:  Natasha Lan nlan@pollutionprobe.org
Phone:  416-926-1907 ext. 230
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel
Mar 6/2008
Toronto, ON
Guerrilla Girls Performance
The Guerrilla Girls are feminist masked avengers who use facts, humour and outrageous visuals to expose sexism, racism and corruption in politics, art, film, and pop culture.They will talk about their work concerning their philosophy of activism, and their campaign against the lack of ethics in the art world.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  John Basett Theatre, Metro Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mtcc.com
For information contact:  guerrillatix@gmail.com (tickets)
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women
Mar 6/2008
to Mar 8/2008
Memramcook, NB
ACORN ---- Atlantic Canadian Organic Regional Network
The 8th Organic Conference and Trade Show will feature: --Dag Falck, from Nature's Path, independent Canadian company, (largest organic cereal producer in the world) -- Pat Mooney, ETC group, re: threats of genetic modification and nanotechnology -- Marc Schurman, organic production methods

Venue:  Memramcook Resort
Location:  Memramcook, NB
Website:  http://www.acornorganic.org/conference.html
Phone:  1-800-268-2511
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Mar 6/2008
to Mar 8/2008
Mississauga, ON
International Home & Garden Show -- Green Street Pavilion
The International Home & Garden Show is the first Spring Home & Garden Show of the season, with over 450 exhibitors showcasing better living, home & garden, outdoor, landscaping and home improvment products and services. The Show has also created the Green Street Pavilion, a showcase of over 30,000 sq. ft. dedicated strictly to promoting products related sustainability, green building, renewable energy, ecosmart living and more. The show also takes place along with the Successful Gardening Show, offering visitors the unique "2 Shows for 1 Admission". Visit our website http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca for more information.

Time:  Thurs/Fri/Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.internationalhomeshow.ca
For information contact:  Lisa Pascoe
Phone:  416-512-1305
Categories:   Environment
Mar 7/2008
Fredericton, NB
Sustainability Education Alliance of New Brunswick
To create a culture of education for sustainable development in the province to support the overall goal of the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development, 2005 - 2014, which is "... to integrate the values inherent in sustainable development into all aspects of learning to encourage changes in behavior that allow for a more sustainable and just society for all."

Time:  8:30 am - 3:45 pm
Venue:  Killarny Lake Lodge, Rotary Room
Location:  1600 St. Mary's St./Killarney Lake Park, Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.nben.ca/educatione.htm
Categories:   Environment
Mar 7/2008
Toronto, ON
The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life with Austin Dacey
Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto Scarborough Campus
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.austindacey.com.
Categories:   Religious
Mar 7/2008
Toronto, ON
The Secular Conscience: Why Belief Belongs in Public Life with Austin Dacey
Philosopher Austin Dacey says that "secularism has lost its soul." From Washington to the Vatican to Tehran, religion is a public matter as never before, and secular values of personal autonomy, toleration, separation of religion and state, and freedom of conscience are attacked on all sides and defended by few. The godly claim a monopoly on the language of morality in public debate. while for generations, too many have insisted that questions of conscience, religion, ethics, and values, are "private matters" that have no place in public debate. Ironically, this ideology prevents them from subjecting religion to due scrutiny when it encroaches on individual rights,and from advocating their own moral vision in politics.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverley Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centerforinquiry.net/ontario
Categories:   Religious
Mar 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Vigil
Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5 pm to 6 pm
Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Mar 7/2008
to Mar 8/2008
Winnipeg, MB
Growing Local Getting Vocal: a Food Security Conference
Over two days, hands-on workshops, discussions and displays will cover such topics as food security on a low income, eating in the north, food in schools, food preserving, grower group conservatives, urban agriculture, youth, farm mentorship, mobilisation and strategic planning, and skill development for communities.There will also be a Feast from the Land dinner on the Friday evening and a Local Food Forum on Saturday afternoon.

Time:  2 Days
Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.manitobafoodsecurity.ca
For information contact:  Lise growinglocal@mbfoodcharter.ca
Phone:  204-943-0823
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Mar 8/2008
North York, ON
For the Children of Palestine
A cultural event with proceeds going to supporting a program in Nablus for children called Project Hope. This is an educational and arts program for children and youth who experience ongoing trauma from living under occupation.

Time:  Doors open at 6:30pm and show starts at 7:30pm
Venue:  Noor Cultural Centre
Location:  123 Wynford Drive, (Just east of Don Mills and north of Eglinton Avenue, right off the DVP), North York, ON
Website:  http://www.arabmosaic.ca
Categories:   Performing Arts; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Children & Youth
Mar 8/2008
Peterborough, ON
Our Forests- An Important Piece of our Natural Landscape Owners
The conference will feature topics relevant to woodlot owners and managers from all walks of life. Presenters were invited to discuss woodlot tax planning, wetland management, managing for species at risk, forest inventories, and forest help.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Evinrude Centre
Location:  911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.ont-woodlot-assoc.org
For information contact:  Rhonda
Phone:  1-888-791-1103
Categories:   Environment
Mar 12/2008
to Mar 13/2008
Vancouver, BC
GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair
GLOBE 2008 International Conference and Trade Fair "Accelerating business & sustainable development strategies" This series of events is dedicated to bringing together professionals from the environment sector. Every two years, corporate executives, government representatives, environmental senior managers, urban planners and financial executives meet to discuss emerging priorities and opportunities in the business of the environment. The tenth in the series, GLOBE 2008 will host 10,000 participants, 2,000 conference delegates, 400 exhibitors, 200 speakers and dozens of international delegations from over 70 countries. The Conference will focus on major themes such as Corporate Sustainability, Energy and Environment, Finance and Sustainability, and Building Better Cities.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.globe2008.ca
For information contact:  Ms. Carine Vindeirinho
Phone:  1 604-775-8027
Categories:   Environment; International
Mar 12/2008
to Mar 14/2008
Vancouver, BC
Auto FutureTech Summit 2008
You are invited to join us in making history... The first event of its kind, Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will be an elite global gathering of representatives of the automotive and fuel sector's major stakeholders: OEMs, suppliers, financiers, oil and gas producers, electric utilities, labour unions, maintenance providers, insurance/reinsurance, agribusiness, civil society groups, and policy makers. Their purpose will be to explore together the key issues, challenges and opportunities that will confront the global automobile industry over the coming decade. These issues need to be addressed on an international stage among leaders of all relevant industries. Auto FutureTech Summit 2008 will therefore run in conjunction with GLOBE 2008.

Venue:  VCEC
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.autofuturetech.com
Phone:  1-800-274-6097
Categories:   Automotive & Cars; Environment; International
Mar 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Erasing the Lines: Women Working Together
This milestone event will bring together women from diverse backgrounds and constituencies to discuss the priority issues of women living in Canada and the needs and the processes of women voices on the local, national and international levels. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jean Augustine, Ontario Fairness Commissioner Special Guest: Katerina Cizek, National Film Board of Canada, Filmmaker in Residence Women From the No Fixed Address Network

Time:  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Gkadstone Hotel Main Ballroom
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nac-cca.ca
For information contact:  Enisone Kadiri
Phone:  416-932-1718
Categories:   Women
Mar 14/2008
Montreal, QC
Sustainable Business Conference
The Sustainable Business Conference brings together representatives from the private, public, and non-governmental organizations as well as university faculty, and students from around the world. This year Sustainable Business Conference will highlight the food industry and its renowned leaders who have incorporated sustainable practices in business decisions.

Venue:  D. B. Clarke Theatre
Location:  1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd., Concordia Univ., Montreal, QC
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics
Mar 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Vigil
Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Time:  5pm to 6pm
Venue:  Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museuem, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Mar 14/2008
to Mar 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Holistic World Expo 2008
Featuring International leaders, speakers, authors, healing music performers, hundred(s) of exhibitors and countless hands-on demonstrations that present a fascinating world view of holistic health benefits. Providing information for individuals who want to enhance their health, de-stress their lives and focus on their spiritual well-being. Embracing the relationship between traditional medicine and complementary treatment options as it contributes to overall greater health for people today. Guiding you towards integrating the mind, body and spirit, staying healthy and avoiding illness while living happier, fuller lives.

Time:  March 14th 5pm-9pm, March 15th 10am-8pm, March 16th 11am-
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.holisticworld.org
For information contact:  Yvette Murray
Phone:  416-966-2626
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International
Mar 14/2008
to Mar 16/2008
St. Clements, ON
New University Cooperative First Annual General Meeting
The New University Cooperative is hosting its first AGM. The New University Cooperative is a grassroots organization of grassroots activists and academics from across Canada who are building the foundations for an innovative university in Canada, based on the principles of ecological sustainability, accessibility and social justice.

Location:  St. Clements, ON
Website:  http://www.newuniversity.ca
For information contact:  Wilma
Phone:  250-861-6805
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 14/2008
to Mar 17/2008
Monterey
Community Built Conference
(Monterey, California, United States) The Community Built Association (CBA), a national non-profit network of creative professionals who work to transform community spaces, will be gathering again at the Asilomar Conference Center in Monterey, CA, on March 14th-17th, 2008. This biennial Conference will bring together community builders from coast to coast to share professional expertise and experiences, collaborate on workshops, and get inspired. The CBA Conference will feature special presentations and hands-on workshops that further the practice of uniting professionals with volunteers to develop innovative, community projects that reshape the physical environment. Community-built professionals from around the country will converge as presenters and participants to discuss topics such as participatory design, funding community art, storytelling, community gardens, natural playgrounds, and creating gathering spaces. Lectures, workshops, and less formal gatherings will give plenty of opportunity for sharing stories of

Venue:  Asilomar Conference Center
Location:  Monterey
Website:  http://www.communitybuilt.org
Phone:  (360)970-1519
Categories:   Environment
Mar 18/2008
to Mar 19/2008
Thunder Bay, ON
Green North Eco-Conference 2008
Beginning with adialogue involving leadingalterntive energy experts, city mayors, muninipal managers and economic development practitioners together with businesses from across the North, the Green North Eco-Conference 2008 will emphasize the creation of a healthy and inclusive community that supports new economic opportunities and a high quality of life with minimal impact to the environment. Three main topics include: 1) Developing Northern Ontario's Alternative Energy Sector 2) Greening Norther Municipalities 3) Greening Northern Business.

Venue:  Confederation College
Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.greennorthecoconference.com
For information contact:  Dennis Walsh dennis@greenatworkmag.com
Phone:  807-625-0212
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Mar 20/2008
Toronto, ON
A Military Occupation is NOT a Charity
A free public forum contesting the charitable status of Zionist organizations

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Ontario Institue for Studies in Education Room 5-250
Location:  252 Bloor St. W. (at St. George subway), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info@nion.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Vigil
Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Mar 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Ilan Pappe Lecture: The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine
"Ilan Pappe is Israel's bravest, most principled, most incisive historian." Âť - John Pilger Ilan Pappe Lecture & Book Signing Suggested Donation: $10 (Students/Seniors $5)

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Health Sciences Auditorium
Location:  155 College St., 6th floor, Toronto, ON
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Iraq: 5 Years of destruction, war and occupation
After five years of occupation, the suffering of the Iraqi people continues. More than 5 million have been forced to flee, more than 1.2 million since March, 2003. Learn more about the realities of life in Iraq from Iraqi voices, and how you can add your voice to resisting the war. With Dr. Dahlia Wasfi and Prof. Sabah Al Nasseri

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Medical Sciences Bldg., Rm. #3153
Location:  1 King's College Circle, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military
Mar 28/2008
Toronto, ON
30th Annual Toronto Festival of Storytelling
Some of Toronto's best story-tellers: Hildy Stollery, stories from Alice Kane Lorne Brown, " Camille Caron Rita Cox, " Augusta Baker Celia Lottridge " Ray Hicks Harriet Xanthakos " Italo Calvino

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Buddies in Bad Time Theatre
Location:  12 Alexandra Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Mar 28/2008
Toronto, ON
Vigil
Join this weekly vigil in front of the Israeli consulate from 5 to 6pm every Friday. This is a way to protest Israel's 40 year occupation and the current siege of Gaza which has resulted in an ever-mounting loss of lives of Palestinians including many children, and a humanitarian disaster there.

Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. West (across from the Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Mar 28/2008
to Mar 29/2008
Halifax, NS
Ecoprise 2008 - Green Business for a Sustainable Future
This conference will bring together delegates, speakers and moderators from across the country to discuss, debate, dream. In conjunction with the Ecoprise 2008 sustainable business conference, a parallel post-secondary green business plan competition (Eco-Venture 2008) will be held.

Venue:  Rowe Management Bldg. Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.ecoprise2008.dal.ca/
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Mar 29/2008
Ottawa, ON
End the Arms Fair - marches, teach-in & discussion group
Join us when we begin our campaign against the annual CANSEC arms fair. CANSEC is Canada's largest weapon's fair, to be held at the Ottawa Congress Centre April 9 - 10. More than 200 corporations, including the notorious Blackwater, will promote their weapons, surveillance tools and services there. The event is closed to the public because the buyers of these 'goods' are governments (Canadian and foreign), police agencies & private security firms; items which restrict the freedom of citizens, while the authorities claim their motives are security. During CANSEC, NOWAR-PAIX and PGA-Bloc have planned many events to shine a light on these war-profiteers and their links to war, human rights violations, death and suffering.

Time:  Noon
Venue:  Corner of York and Sussex
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.nowar-paix.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 29/2008
Belleville, ON
Sustainable Living Symposium (3rd Annual)
Featuring a Full Day of Speakers, Demonstrations and Exhibits on Sustainable Living Topics Include:Renewable Energy, Energy Efficient Homes, Natural Waste Water Treatment, Waste Reduction

Venue:  Loyalist College
Location:  Belleville, ON
Website:  http://www.quintesustainability.ca
For information contact:  Maya Navrot; mnavrot@quinteconservation.ca
Phone:  613-968-3434 Ext 131
Categories:   Environment
Mar 29/2008
to Mar 30/2008
Halifax, NS
Sustainability Education Symposium: Peacekeeping & Earthbuilding: Building a Culture of Respect for People and the Planet
First Annual Sustainability Education Symposium

Venue:  Saint Mary's University
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca/education.php
Categories:   Environment; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 30/2008
Toronto, ON
Erotic Photos Show and Tell
Included in the price of any workshop or $15 for non-workshop participants. Bring photos from past workshops to share and discuss. Network with other photographers. Learn creative ideas to further your photo explorations. This workshop is open to anyone who has taken our courses, as well as models and other erotic photo artists in the community.

Time:  5:30 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Come As You Are
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.capstudios.com
For information contact:  Chris Ablett Photography
Phone:  416-953-5637
Categories:   Sexuality
Mar 30/2008
Kingston, ON
GreenUP! A celebration of earth friendly living
GreenUP! is a chance for the public to explore practical, earth-friendly ideas for home, garden, and lifestyle. Topics range from alternative energy and backyard projects to wildlife habitat preservation campaigns. Environmental companies, government agencies, non-profit organizations and volunteer groups will engage visitors with interactive displays. Visitors will also be able to experience â€green’ initiatives in action with tours of the Living Wall (a wall made up of plants that function to clean the air in a building) and The Tea Room (a cafĂ© at Queen’s that has incorporated many sustainable aspects in their operations). Delicious organic (and local where possible) food will contribute to the festive spirit!

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Biosciences Complex Atrium, Queen’s University
Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.greenupfestival.ca
For information contact:  Brooke Gilmour
Phone:  613.546.9696
Categories:   Environment
Apr 1/2008
to Apr 2/2008
Mississauga, ON
Energy Matters Summit
Energy Matters is Ontario's pre-eminent summit on public sector energy management and environmental sustainability. Each year Energy Matters assembles an extraordinary group of public and private personnel from across Canada, the US and Europe. Over the past four years over 700 delegates from 150 different municipalities and businesses have attended this event.

Venue:  Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.peelregion.ca/finance/corp-energy/energy-matters08/
Categories:   Environment
Apr 1/2008
to Apr 2/2008
Ville de Quebec, ON
Salon des technologies environnementales du Quebec
Congres au sujet environnementales.

Venue:  Centre des Congres de Quebec
Location:  Ville de Quebec, ON
Website:  http://www.steq.reseau-environnement.com
Categories:   Environment
Apr 2/2008
Hamilton, ON
URANIUM: Anything but Clean and Green
Jim Harding, Author of "Canada's Deadly Secret", will discuss the Global Nuclear System and the Saskatchewan Uranium Industry. Details about the dark side of nuclear politics and Canada's role in the expansion of the global nuclear system. Jim Harding was consultant to the National Film Board award-winning film "Uranium".

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  First Unitarian Church
Location:  170 Dundurn Street South, Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Science & Technology
Apr 3/2008
to Apr 4/2008
Toronto, ON
The Green Transition Conference
Attend this conference and get the information you need to promote a healthy environment while improving your business practice by discussing strategies to overcome environmental limits to growth. Following topics are featured: -growing demand for accountability -understand laws that once only applied to big business -reduce environmental footprints while generating profit -deeper connections with customers, employees -cut costs, ready to reduce risks and drive revenues -growing demand for accountability

Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.enlightenedevents.ca
For information contact:  info@enlightenedevents.ca
Phone:  647-723-3693
Categories:   Environment
Apr 3/2008
to Apr 4/2008
Toronto, ON
The Green Transition Conference
There is a call for business to add environmental efforts to their business priorities. Two value-packed days of information and insightful learning with respect to business related environmental issues such as climate change for example. Industry experts advise re: -Reduce environmental footprints while generating profit -Discuss opportunities to cut cost, reduce risk and drive revenues

Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. East, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics
Apr 3/2008
to Apr 6/2008
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Home & Garden Show -- new green hall
The Edmonton Home & Garden Show is back and going green! In addition to more than 400 home and garden exhibitors, Edmonton is adding a new green hall showcasing the latest in green friendly products and services, garden trends and ideas and a "little green thumbs" area for the kids. Plus, fall into spring with new ideas, trends and advice for your home inside and out.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.edmontonhomeshow.com
For information contact:  Sonya Lang
Phone:  403.209.3570
Categories:   Environment
Apr 4/2008
to Mar 5/2008
Camrose, AB
Going Organic Alberta 2008 Conference
This conference is designed for existing organic producers and those considering transition to organics. Will explore the economics of organic crop production; experts from Canada and US speak on crop rotation, weed and pest controls, the art of compost making, herd health issues, organics in Cuba.

Venue:  Norseman Inn
Location:  Camrose, AB
Website:  http://www.goingorganic.ca
For information contact:  organic08@telus.net
Categories:   Environment; Farming
Apr 4/2008
Toronto (Etobicoke), ON
Locavores UnConference
Not a traditional conference just an evening with no workshops, no plenaries. Includes locally made non-processed foods. Commonly excluded are coffeeroasters, chocolate producers and spice importers. $10 cover charge includes all you can eat baked beans, fresh baked bread, cabbage salad.

Time:  5:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Montgomery's Inn
Location:  Southwest corner, Dundas, Islington in Etobicoke, Toronto (Etobicoke), ON
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care
Apr 4/2008
to Apr 6/2008
Montreal, QC
An Inconvenient Truth- training for Canadians to present the live version
Al Gore will train 200 Canadians from Apr. 4 to Apr. 6, 2008 in Montreal to present the live version of the slide show that is featured in the movie: "An Inconvenient Truth".

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.climateprojectcanada.org
For information contact:  Michael Homos Mhomsi@climateprojectcanada.org
Apr 4/2008
to Apr 6/2008
Canadian Department of Peace Initiative
Apr.4, Friday, 7:30 pm Church of the Holy Trinity (Dundas and Bay) "The Human Right to Peace: Full Time Work" Presented by the Hon. Douglas Roche Apr.5, Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm Friends House, 60 Lowther Ave "Building a Culture of Peace" - various workshops re: peace building, abolishing nuclear weapons, voice of women Apr. 6, Sunday, 10:00 am AGM at OISE, 252 Bloor Street

Website:  http://www.department of peace.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Apr 5/2008
Toronto, ON
Leading Organizations Join Forces to Present Canada's first LGBT Phylantrophy Conference
A group of organizations from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) communities have joined under the banner of "LGBT Giving Network" to organize a one-day conference on philantrophy, LGBT community. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender consumers in Canada have an estimated annual income of more than $75 billion. Topics will include: "Philantrophy in Canada", " Making the Case for Support of LGBT Causes" and many more.

Venue:  University College, U. of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Philip Wong info@lgca.ca
Phone:  416-920-5422
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Apr 6/2008
Perth, ON
Living on Earth as if We Want To Stay: book signing with Mike Nickerson & Donna Dillman
Join Mike Nickerson, authorof "Life, Money & Illusion: Living On Earth as if We Want to Stay" and Donna Dillman, who refused food for 68 days last fall to raise public awareness around the uranium issue, for a talk and discussion about the options from whichg we can choose our future.

Time:  2 pm - 4 pm
Venue:  Valley Bookstore
Location:  17 Wilson Street, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  Donna Dillman donna54@superaje.ocm
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment
Apr 7/2008
Toronto, ON
LGBTQ Community Health Fair Reception
Commencement of 2008, fifth annual, LGBTQ Health Matters Week. Over 20 services will be available to answer questions with regard to queer and trans health issues.

Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www..lgbtqhealthmatters.com
For information contact:  Michele Clarke mclarke@sherbourne.on.ca
Phone:  416-324-4177
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Apr 8/2008
Kingston, ON
URANIUM: Citizens' Inquiry on Impacts of Uranium, Public Forum
The Citizens' Inquiry seeks citizen opinions re: any aspect of the uranium cycle. Participation can be in person in April in Ottawa, Sharbot Lake, Kingston or Peterborough. Preregistration is required at: www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com As well you might wish to send us an e-mail or written submission.

Time:  1 pm - 5:00 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Queen St. United Church
Location:  Queen and Clergy (One block north of Princess St.), Kingston, ON
For information contact:  info@uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Mining & Petroleum
Apr 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Opening the Closet on Aging: Amazing Lives!-519
The conference will have work-shops, panels and presentations appealing to : -both seniors and service providers: the history of gay rights in Canada - Nancy Nicol's short films Pride and Resistance: older LGBTT people living -navigating the system and advocating in it; issues relating to LGBTT seniors and more

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Metro Central YMCA
Location:  20 Grosvenor Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Jack Cunningham
Phone:  416-392-6878 ext. 306
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Seniors
Apr 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Tax Shifting for a Greener Future
Tax shifting is about comprehensive tax reform to encourage sustainable development, social well-being and more jobs. It might work by levying taxes on resource and energy intensive, environmentally damaging activity and lowered on employment, income and investments. Four experts will address the question of whether tax shifting will work or not, followed by audience Q&A.

Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Location:  27 Front St. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.forum.stlc.com
For information contact:  subscribeforum@stlc.com
Phone:  416-366-1656
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Apr 10/2008
Homosaywhat?-Call for Submissions
We want to hear about your trans-cultural experiences, good, bad, awkward, delightful, surprising, banal, romantic. Both fiction and creative. Black and White photography and artwork. No poetry. Manuscripts less than 3,000 words sent in MS Word to: outofplace@homosaywhat.ca Photos and art to same in high resolution TIFF format (300 dpi and higher). Apr. 30, 2008 deadline.

Website:  http://www.homosaywhat.ca
For information contact:  rebecka@homosaywhat.ca
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture
Apr 10/2008
Kingston, ON
How Green Is Green? - The Challenge of Calculating and Demonstrating Your Company's Performance
Mr. Randal Goodfellow, Senior Vice-President, Corporate Relations for Ensyn Technologies Inc. (Ottawa), will be speaking on the challenge of calculating and demonstrating your company's environmental performance. He will share observations about what it may mean to others, and offer suggestions about the need to work together to reduce the uncertainty that exists around what is needed as well as what will be expected. Fee: $30 ($15 for full time students), Deadline for registration is Apr. 8, 2008.

Time:  7:15 am - 9:00 am
Venue:  Portsmouth Olympic Harbour Rest.
Location:  53 Yonge St., Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.elorin.ca
For information contact:  Julia Bryan info@elorin.ca
Phone:  613-533-3300
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics
Apr 10/2008
to Apr 13/2008
Nordegg, AB
Many Streams - One River, Global, Environmental, and Outdoor Education Council Conference
Keynote speaker will be Karsten Heuer presenting "Finding Farley", a 5000 km cross-Canada voyage by canoe and sailboat to visit renowned author Farley Mowatt. The 5-month epic journey included Karsten's wife, two year old toddler and their dog.

Venue:  The Goldeye Centre
Location:  Nordegg, AB
Website:  http://www.geoec.org/conference/
Categories:   Environment
Apr 11/2008
Calgary, AB
Dr. Jane Goodall: Gombe and Beyond
Dr. Goodall will speak about some of the successes and challenges she has experienced as the Jane Goodall Inst. works to protect habitat for endangered chimpanzees and other great apes in Africa in the face of mounting pressures.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.janegoodall.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education
Apr 11/2008
Toronto, ON
When Killing is Easy
The film and discussion series REEL ACTIVISM presents BBC's call for protection of journalists in Palestine. Followed by Sandro Contenta (Middle East Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star) Gracefully accepted: Donations for church expenses.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bloor St. United Church
Location:  300 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-966-2815
Categories:   Security
Apr 12/2008
Toronto, PE
Doing Well By Doing Good: Appling Values Driven Leadership
The CBBF is a group of professionals who meet monthly to discussvalues dased leadership, ethics, sustainability, corporate social responsibility, equality of women and men in the workplace, a new paradigm of work, and consultation as a decision making tool. Our speakers and facilitators are of top quality and the discussion is rich, deep, non-religious and inspiring.

Venue:  Toronto Baha'i Centre
Location:  Toronto, PE
Website:  http://www.ebbf.org/cbbfannualconference.html
For information contact:  David Parker
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Business & Economics
Apr 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Trans-Generational Trans Activists Learning Together
A basic skills building workshop for committed trans people and allies (older and younger trans people of colour, two spirit and aboriginal trans people) as well as their non-trans allies. Three parts: -choosing a focus -preventing burn-out -anti-oppression fraternity/getting connected/started

Time:  10 am to 4 pm
Venue:  Sherbourne Health Centre
Location:  333 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lgbtqhealthmatters.com
For information contact:  Geoff MacDonald gmacdonald@sherbourne.on.ca
Phone:  416-324-4100 ext5058
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Apr 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Turtle Island to Palestine: "Free All Political Prisoners" !!
Coinciding with Palestine Political Prisoners Day, the Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid is organizing a fund-raiser in support of the Ardoch Algonquin First Nation (AAFN) in their struggle against uranium mining on their land. AAFN Robert Lovelace was sentenced by Ontario Supreme Court to 6 months incarceration and $25,000 fine for the blockade of uranium exploration started in June, 2007. At the same time the issue of usurped land rights by the Isreali government, of Palestinian lands is also hi-lited.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Cervejaria
Location:  842 College St. (West of Ossington), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.caiaweb.org
For information contact:  endapartheid@riseup.net
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Apr 13/2008
to Apr 19/2008
National Environmental Education Week
Fourth National EE Week seeks to enhance the educational impact of Earth Day (Apr.22)

Location:  USA
Website:  http://www.EEWeek.org
For information contact:  Karen Schultz
Phone:  202-261-6484
Categories:   Environment
Apr 14/2008
to Apr 16/2008
Halifax, NS
Canadian Waste Resource Symposium 2008
A meeting with other municipal and industry representatives from across Canada.to discover where waste diversion is heading over the next ten years.l

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atcanswana.org/events.html
Categories:   Environment
Apr 15/2008
Peterborough, ON
URANIUM: Citizens' Inquiry on Impacts of Uranium, Public Forum
The Citizens' Inquiry seeks the opinions of the public with respect to matters pertaining to the uranium cycle. Preregistration is required at www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com. E-mails or written submissions can also be sent.

Time:  1 to 5 pm, 6 to 9 pm
Venue:  Sadleir House
Location:  51 George Street, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
For information contact:  Citizens' Inquiry on Impacts of the Uranium Cycle, info@uraniumcitizensi
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Education
Apr 17/2008
to Apr 18/2008
White Point Beach, NS
Atlantic Canada Sustainability Initiative (ACSI) Meeting
This Sustainability Summit is intended to celebrate the successes of ACSI Sustainability Partners over the last year; to promote the ASCI as a network and to provide further learning in areas of interest identified by our partners. Workshops and speakers to be announced later.

Venue:  White Point Beach Resort
Location:  White Point Beach, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticsustainability.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Apr 18/2008
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Eco-Fair 2009
A local citizen run effort which includes exhibits, energy and transportation innovation, reconnection to nature, ecotourism, healthy eating and living. Last year 4500 people visited; a successful event.

Location:  1-184 Second Ave.,, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.OttawaEcoFair.ca
For information contact:  Jill Sturdy ottawaecofair@hotmail.com
Phone:  613-321-6193
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Food & Beverage
Event is recurring
Apr 18/2008
to Apr 20/2008
Vancouver, ON
Epic 2008, The Sustainable Living Expo (apr.18-20)
Vancouver's largest green consumer show and eco-marketplace: environmentally friendly products.

Venue:  Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.epicvancouver.com
For information contact:  Chris Livingstone
Phone:  604-775-7300
Categories:   Environment
Apr 18/2008
to Apr 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Total Health 08 - SLOW: Beyond Organic
This, 31st annual convention has the theme SLOW MOVEMENT pertaining to a slowing down of the pace of life in this fast techno-electronic age. It also suggests the eating of regional produce and traditional foods often grown organically. Other focal points of the show are disease prevention, good nutrition, energy medicin, health effects of magnetic fields, organic gardening and farming and diverse healing modalities. Living with a global conscience and a return to a simpler, calmer way of living are proposed.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre , North Building
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.totalhealthshow.com
For information contact:  Helen McLellan
Phone:  416-924-9800
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Apr 19/2008
International Downshifting Week
International Downshifting Week is an awareness campaign designed to encourage participants to "slow down and green up".

Venue:  Worlwide
Website:  http://www.downshiftingweek.com
For information contact:  Tracy Smith tracey@downshiftingweek.com
Phone:  ++44 7817 156 391
Categories:   Education; Health/Health Care; Environment
Apr 19/2008
Edmonton, ON
Protest the Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP)
The SPP had been put into place by the government of the USA, Mexico, and Canada but it has been lobbied, consulted for and regulated by wealthy North American corporations with little debate in parliament and no public efforts to inform citizens about its policies. Questioned are the following: - involvement in America's War on Terror - Privatized Health Care System - sovereignty over water, oil, energy production

Time:  12 pm
Venue:  Alberta Legislature, Edmonton
Location:  Edmonton, ON
Website:  http://www.integratethis.ca
For information contact:  protest.spp@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Economic Development
Apr 20/2008
to Apr 21/2008
Oakville, ON
Halton Eco Festival
The Halton Eco Festival is a non-profit public service event dedicated to increasing environmental awareness and involvement through educational presentations and informative displays by environmentally-friendly businesses and organizations. About the Halton Eco Festival Each year, educational workshops, hands-on presentations, action campaigns and children's eco fair contribute to this fun, festive event for the whole family. Exhibitors also offer a wide variety of eco-friendly products and services on display. Healthy food and beverages are available in the Eco Cafe located in the Gym.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Website:  http://haltonecofest.ca
For information contact:  Stephen Dankowich
Phone:  (905) 849-5501
Categories:   Environment
Apr 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Toxic Trespass - Film Screening
In Toxic Trespass, filmmaker Barri Cohen launches an investigation into the detrimental effects of the chemical reality surrounding our lives. There are presentations of toxic horrors which haunt industrialized countries along with passionate activists and dedicated health professionals who see evidence between environmental pollution and health problems. Green Screens Film Screening

Venue:  NFB Mediatheque
Location:  150 John Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care
Apr 21/2008
to Apr 23/2008
Edmonton, AB
Alberta's Environment Conference
This event is focused on environmental and natural resource management and the importance of stewardship by government, agriculture, industry, environmental organizations, aboriginal groups and academic institutions.

Venue:  Shaw Conference Centre
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ab.stewardshipcanada.ca/stewardshipcanada/dynamicImages/3459_Alberta
Categories:   Environment
Apr 21/2008
to Apr 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Lights Out, Toronto's New Acknowledgement Program
This program is to encourage architects, developers, building owners and tenants to make a positive difference by helping to ensure the survival of migratory bird populations in the city.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/lightsout
For information contact:  Jill Ditner jillditner@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment
Apr 22/2008
Earth Day 2008: April 22
More than 6 million Canadians join 500 million people in over 180 countries in staging events and projects to address local environmental issues.

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.earthday.ca/pub/events/search/shell_form_public.php
Categories:   Environment
Apr 22/2008
Minden, ON
R.D. Lawrence Place - Grand Opening
R.D. Lawrence Place is dedicated to the memory of naturalist, author and field biologist Ron Lawrence and is the latest addition to the Minden Hills Cultural Centre in the village of Minden Ontario. On Earth Day there will be indoor and outdoor activities, activities and speeches as well as a visit by R.D. Lawrence's widow, Sharon Lawrence. No admission fee.

Venue:  Bobcaygeon Rd.
Location:  Minden, ON
For information contact:  Sheryl Loucks, R.D. Lawrennce Place Coordinator
Phone:  705-457-7690
Categories:   Education; Environment; Nature & Outdoors
Apr 22/2008
Ottawa, ON
URANIUM: Citizens' Inquiry on Impacts of Uranium, Public Forum
Public opinions are sought with regards to the uranium cycle, in this case in the Ottawa area.

Venue:  Rideau Park United Church
Location:  2203 Alta Vista Dr., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
For information contact:  info@uraniumcitizensinquiry.com
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Apr 22/2008
to Apr 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Making the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes which contains 20% of the world's surface water have associated loss of wetlands and also associated river and shoreline damage. The objectives are: - Global perspectives on energy security, competitiveness and renewable energy sources -The impacts of mercury emissions on Great Lakes communities -Impact of Climate Change on Great Lakes Water quality and quantity.

Venue:  MaRS Discovery Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.energy2100.ca
Categories:   Environment
Apr 22/2008
to Apr 26/2008
San Fransisco
Ecocity World Summit
The International Ecocity Conference Series invites key innovators, decision makers, technologists, businesses and organizations shaping the designs of ecological and sustainable cities, towns, villages as well as tending to their planning and development. The summit themes are: people (population, health); nature (protecting and restoring); sustainable development (land use, transportation); economies and technologies (supporting markets, businesses), incentives and support structures (government, institutions).

Venue:  USA
Location:  San Fransisco
Website:  http://www.ecocityworldsummit.org/
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Science & Technology
Apr 24/2008
to Apr 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Historical Materialism - First North American Conference
Announcing the first ever North American conference sponsored by Historical Materialism: A Journal of Critical Marxist Research. While HM's annual conference in London has become a major rallying point for hundreds of people working within the traditions of historical materialism, thus far the journal has not had a comparable presence on this side of the Atlantic. That is about to change with this major conference at York University, sponsored by the Department of Political Science and Founders College.

Venue:  York University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Apr 24/2008
to Apr 27/2008
King City, ON
Nature's Kaleidoscope: Native and Heritage Plants of the East Humber River
For thousands of years, the explosive natural diversity of the East Humber has been an abundant home to wildlife and people. The rich soils enabled settlers to grow their vegetables, fruits, flowers and medicinal herbs.Opening of Nature's Kaleidoscope is on Apr. 24 . Refreshments, live music. Exhibits by local artists

Time:  Apr. 24, 7pm - 9 pm. Opening
Venue:  King Township Museum
Location:  2920 King Rd., King City, ON
For information contact:  Anne Love meadowatch@sympatico.ca
Phone:  905-833-2331
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment
Apr 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Green Toronto Awards 2008
Awards will be presented for excellence in community projects, individual and youth leadership, water efficiency, green design, market transformation, energy conservation, green roofs, and environmental awareness. The Mayor will give $5000 to winners to contribute to the charity of their choice

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Exhibition Place, Direct Energy Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/greentorontoawards
For information contact:  Nancy Ruscica greentorontoawards@toronto.ca
Phone:  416-392-2984
Categories:   Environment
Apr 25/2008
to Apr 27/2008
London, ON
London Lesbian Film Festival
The 17th London Lesbian Film Festival "We've Got Legs"

Venue:  Rainbow Cinemas
Location:  Galleria Mall, London, ON
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Apr 26/2008
Peterborough, ON
Green Expo 2008
Approximately 75 exhibitors of several categories relating to sustainable living. Workshops on greening your business for young entrepreneurs, wine sampling and fashion show.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Evinrude Centre
Location:  911 Monaghan Road, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.greenexpo.ca
For information contact:  Laurie Collette
Phone:  705-652-5159
Categories:   Environment
Apr 26/2008
Hockley, PE
The Independant House: 10th Annual Tour of the House
10th Annual Tour of the House (off the grid, solar & wind powered, grey water, low-impact comfort year-round)

Time:  1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue:  The Ketchum House
Location:  Simcoe Rd. #1, Hockley, PE
For information contact:  anthonyketchum@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-487-2795
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Apr 26/2008
Venezuela: Break with Bourgeois Populism!
Oral presentation regarding the socialist system of Chavez (21st Century Socialism) and how the communistic forces are not attacking the Venezuelan capitalists.

For information contact:  Debby spartan@on.aibn.com
Phone:  416-593-4138
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Apr 27/2008
to Apr 30/2008
London, ON
Only Tap Water Delivers
The annual conference and trade show of the Ontario Water Wokrs Association and the Ontario Municipal Water Association brings together the experts in the drinking water industry - university researchers, government regulators, consulting engineers and industry suppliers. The conference theme is "Only Tap Water Delivers" and with a full list of plenary and technical sessions the focus is on safe drinking water for all Ontario residents. Provincial Environmnent Minister John Gerretsen will deliver the keynote address Monday April 28, 0930 hrs..

Venue:  London Convention Centre
Location:  300 York Street, London, ON
For information contact:  Glenn Powell, Director of Communications, OWWA
Phone:  905-827-4508
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Apr 28/2008
to May 3/2008
Gatineau, QC
Canadian Biodiversity Adaptation in a Changing Climate
The objective is to produce an integrated, policy-relevant, science assessment of how biodiversity and ecosystems adapt to a changing climate. Three subthemes will be planned: -biodiversity monitoring -biodiversity and climate change science -integrated planning and management tools Participants should focus especially on the gaps in each of these three areas that may constrain meaningful forecasts.

Venue:  Chateau Cartier Resort
Location:  Gatineau, QC
Website:  http://www.eman-rese.ca/eman/reports/meetings/national2008/
Categories:   Environment
Apr 29/2008
Toronto, ON
The Next Generation, with Donna Dillman, uranium activist and Mike Nickerson, Sustainability author
Nickerson's latest book, "Life, Money & Illusion: Living on Earth as if we want to stay", one perspective says that we need to preserve and enhance ecosystems and communities. The other perspective, "Money" says we need to continuously expand production and consumption. These two perspectives are significantly different from each other as to dealing with today's most serious problems. Dillman, the uranium activist outlines what needs changing with uranium exploration and mining.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ralph Thornton Centre
Location:  765 Queen St. East (Just east of Broadview), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.net
For information contact:  Donna Dillman donna54@superaje.ocm
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
May 3/2008
Montréal, QC
Israel and Palestine: Roots of conflict and prospects for peace
Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  1:30 pm
Venue:  UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al
Location:  Pavillon Claire McNicoll, Room Z-110,, MontrĂ©al, QC
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
May 3/2008
Ottawa, ON
Israel and Palestine: Roots of conflict and prospects for peace
Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  7:30 om
Venue:  Marion Hall, Room 130, University of Ottawa
Location:  140 Louis Pasteur (corner of Marie-Curie), Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
May 3/2008
to May 11/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Jewish Film Festival
Comedy, drama, and documentaries are all part of the varied fare at the eleven-day Toronto Jewish Film Festival.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://tjff.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Religious
May 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Israel and Palestine: Roots of conflict and prospects for peace
Dr. Norman Finkelstein, one of the foremost thinkers and speakers on the Israel-Palestine conflict, will be doing a three-city tour with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME): Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto. Please join us as Dr. Finkelstein deconstructs the myths of Zionism and forces an honest look at the Israel-Palestine debacle.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
May 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Native Plant Sale and Book Launch
Native Plant Sale, High Park, Grenadier Cafe, Colborne Lodge Rd. also Book Launch: "Rare Plants of the Endangered Black Oak Savannah". 10:30 am to 12:30 pm Lorraine Johnson will speak on topics from her new book, "The Natural Treasures of Carolinian Canada: Discovering the Rich Natural Diversity of Ontario's Southwestern Heartland". Howard Park Tennis Club, 430 Parkside Dr. (South of Bloor from Kipling) 2:30 pm Free

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.highpark.org
For information contact:  vsp@highpark.org
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors
May 5/2008
Ottawa, ON
Canada's Human Rights Paradox
Every year the Delegation focuses on human rights issues while looking for human rights violation. This year the focus is on UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (DRIP) and what this means for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world. Representatives of First Nations as well as federal government representatives will be present.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bronson Centre
Location:  211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Adam Gassner rightsanddemocracy@gmail.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
May 5/2008
to May 6/2008
Toronto, ON
5th Annual International Computer Refurbishers Summit (ICRS) 2008
Theme for 2008 will be "Triple Bottom Line" aspects of electronics refurbishing: social, economic, environmental. There will be presentations on: -deepening environmental case for reusage -surprising ways to reuse to benefit low-income families, students, charities -reuse issues in electronics industry today -repair, recycling, environment, legislation etc.

Venue:  Delta Chelsea Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.crs.memberlodge.org/
For information contact:  Catherine DaCosta cdacosta@rcto.ca
Phone:  905-795-0497
Categories:   Computers; Science & Technology
May 6/2008
Halifax, NS
Fundamental Principles of Environmental Law
Following topics will be presented: environmental rights, the precautionary principle, sustainability, the public trust, the inherent value of the environment, polluter pays principle etc. Presenter: Jerry DeMarco, Vice-Chair of The Environmental ReviewTribunal.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Weldon Law Bldg., Rm. 104, Dalhousie University
Location:  Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Tamara Lorincz
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal
May 6/2008
to May 8/2008
Cornwall, ON
St. Lawrence River/ Great Lakes Ecosystem-- International Conference
This is the 50th Anniversary of the St. Lawrence Seaway including the Moses-Saunders Dam. At that time the construction of the Seaway was heralded as a marvel of engineering. Since, the Seaway has been impacted by environmental and economic problems.

Venue:  NAV Canada Training Inst. and Conf. Centre
Location:  Cornwall, ON
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
May 6/2008
to May 8/2008
Regina, SK
The 4 R Conference - Reduce, Reuse, Recyxle & Rethink Waste Manegement
The following are featured: -CEU accredited technical program and tour (Landfill with Gas Collection Facility & Large Scale Composting) -Trade Show with Networking mixer -Manager of Landfill course -Gala event at RCMP Heritage Centre (Guy Lafleur)

Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.swananorthernlights.org
For information contact:  Darci Clark
Phone:  204-725-9234
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
May 7/2008
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Companies in Colombia: Oil, Mining, Biofuelsand Human Rights
The legal, sociological and environmental aspects of Canadian oil companies operating under the presently negotiated and controversial Free Trade Agreement with Colombia will be discussed.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Ottawa Public Library, Rm. B-125
Location:  120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Fiona Meyer Cook
Phone:  613-241-7007 ext.333
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
May 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Talk by Richard Johnson, Artist & Journalist: One Year in Afghanistan with Canadian Troops
National Post artist and journalist Richard Johnson lived alongside Canadian troops in Afghanistan for all of last year. He documented their daily lives in words and sketches.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education
May 8/2008
Montreal, QC
Artists Against Apartheid III
A cultural event uniting Montreal Artists in the struggle against Israeli apartheid which is being compared to South African apartheid.

Time:  8:30 pm
Venue:  La Sala Rossa
Location:  4848 St. Laurent, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  tadamon@resist.ca
Phone:  514-664-1036
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 8/2008
Ottawa, ON
No New Ipperwash! Support Aboriginal Human Rights
This event is to protest the alleged fact that aboriginal people are experiencing increasing repression for peacefully protecting their land from minig and exploitation. Case in point:Bob Lovelace and the KI-6 have been jailed for 6 months.

Venue:  Westin Ottawa Hotel
Location:  11 Colonel By Pkwy., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.actfortheearth.org
For information contact:  ACT for the Earth
Phone:  613-859-6996
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
May 8/2008
Ottawa, ON
Olives, Fair Trade and Peace in Palestine
Robert Massoud, founder of Zatoun, a non-profit organization fair-trading in Palestinian olive oil, will speak about olive cultivation, Palestinian livelihoods, Palestinian-Israeli conflict and peace-building.

Time:  12:30 - 2:00 pm
Venue:  North-South Inst. Board Rm., 3rd Floor
Location:  55 Murray St., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Peter Thornton
Phone:  613-241-3535
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 8/2008
Toronto, ON
Sounds Like Justice 4
A VIP reception, Silent Auction and Benefit Concert Guests of Honour: Steven Truscott and others

Venue:  The Courthouse
Location:  57 Adelaide Str. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.aidwyc.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy; Social Services
May 9/2008
Ottawa, ON
War Child Canada Benefit Concert
This event will feature: -The strings of the Stellae Boreales ensemble, with special guests Andrew Cash & Doreen Taylor-Claxton -A very venerable silent auction -a fair-trade/organic/gourmet intermission cafe Volunteer staff at the event will include teams of students from Ashbury College (the same school which hosta the annual summer peace camp for Isreali and Palestinian youth.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  St. Joseph's Church, Sandy Hill
Location:  corner Wilbrod/Cumberland, Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 9/2008
to May 11/2008
Winnipeg, MB
Art Building Community: Art, Dialogue & Community Interventions
This interdisciplinary symposium will consist of participatory and critical discussions, screenings, installations, interventions and performances. Dynamic space will be created for artists, activists, curators and cultural workers to share new work and to discuss the ways art can be, and is being mobilized to build various types of communities.

Time:  Various times
Venue:  Convocation Hall in Wesley Hall, U of Winnipeg
Location:  515 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  Roewan Crowe r.crowe@uwinnipeg.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 10/2008
Toronto, ON
From Poverty to Economic Security: A Forum to Reduce Poverty in Ontario
The Ontario Coalition for Social Justice Assembly will focus on reducing poverty in Ontario.

Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
May 10/2008
Toronto, ON
March and Rally for Palestine
Political demonstration and march.

Time:  1 pm
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://info@palestinehouse.com
Phone:  905-270-3622
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
May 10/2008
Toronto, ON
NAKBA 1948
Rally in Toronto to protest Israeli apartheid type tactics and demand an end to the occupation of historically Palestinian territory by Israel.

Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@palestinehouse.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
May 10/2008
Markham, ON
North American Native Plant Society-Wildflower Sale & Expo
NANPS hosts this annual fundraising event to support work in studying, conserving, cultivating and restoring North America's native flora. For sale will be a large selection of wildflowers, shrubs, trees, ferns, vines, grasses and sedges. Free admission. Free presentations by Todd Irvine and Paul Heydon

Venue:  Markham Civic Centre, Atrium
Location:  101 Town Centre Blvd., (HWY 7 & Warde Ave.), Markham, ON
Website:  http://www.nanps.org
For information contact:  Plant Sale Coordinator
Phone:  416-631-4438
Categories:   Environment; Education; Nature & Outdoors
May 10/2008
Vancouver, ON
Vancouver Walk for Palestine
The walk is Vancouver's Palestine Solidarity month and is in response to Israel's celebration of its 60th year of existence, this May of 2008.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Clark Park
Location:  Commercial Drive at 14th Ave., then Grandview Park, Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  alnakba2008@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 11/2008
to May 15/2008
Edmonton, AB
Waste- The Social Context '08
While many conferences focus on the technical aspects of waste management , this event addresses the environmental, social and economic implications. This is an international conference on the environmental, social and economic aspects of waste manegement. The theme is urban and solutions.

Venue:  Shaw Conf. Centre
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.conference.ewmce.com/index.html
Categories:   Environment; Environment
May 14/2008
to Apr 16/2008
Halifax, NS
Canadian Waste Resource Symposium 2008
Fourth Canadian Waste Resource Symposium "Navigating to 60% Diversion". Symposium will host municipal and industrial representatives from across Canada. Along with present strategies, the future direction of waste diversion over the next ten years will be ultimately described and discussed.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atcanswana.org/events.html
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
May 14/2008
Toronto
Achieving Equity in Education
Commemoration, celebration and anticipation of "Achieving Equity in Education" Program 5:00 pm Reception, Booths 6:00 pm Welcome 6:15 pm Panel Session 7:15 pm Closing Remarks 7:30 pm Dessert and Photo Opportunities Special Guest- Hon. Kathlene Wynne, Minister of Education

Time:  5:00 - 8:00 pm.
Venue:  North York Civic Centre
Location:  5100 Yonge St., North York Subway St., Toronto
For information contact:  RVSP to inquire@ameno.ca
Categories:   Education
May 14/2008
Mississauga, ON
Project CHIRP: Creating Habitat in Residential Areas and Parkland
See the first certified backyard songbird habitat; find out how it has become an important "refueling" station for local and migratory songbirds and how green roofs are a merit to owners etc.

Time:  7:45 pm - 9:00pm
Venue:  South Common Community Cetre
Location:  Dundas St. W. and Erin Mills Pky., Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  projectchirp@rogers.com
Phone:  416-236-7234
Categories:   Environment; Education; Nature & Outdoors
May 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Walls of Sorrow/Walls of Hope: BuildingCommunity Through Art in War-Affected Countries: An Evening With Claudia Bernardi
An evening with Claudia Bernardi, international artist and Artistic Director,Open Studio of Perquin, El Salvador. Topics: Claudia will be speaking about her work in El Salvador, Guatemala and USA and her collaboration with youth and artists in Toronto Suggested Donation: $10-$20

Time:  6:00 to 8:00 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg., U of Toronto, Rm.: 5-220
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Rm. 5-260, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Julie Jarvis, Phoenix Community Works, wallsofhopecanada@gmail.com
Phone:  416-925-4688
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture
May 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Ordinary Women, Ordinary Choices
Twenty years ago, women in Canada won the historic right to abortion on demand. While the vast majority of Canadians support this right, it is still a choice that often stigmatizes women. These simple portraits show women who have made the choice to have an abortion, to be just what they are: sisters, mothers, neighbors, lovers, friends.These portraits and stories give women voice in a society that so often keeps them silent. Portraits by Kathryn Palmateer Dance performance by Elizabeth Dawn Snell Musical Performance by Laura Repo

Time:  7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Venue:  Tinto
Location:  89 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Kathryn Palmateer arts4choice@gmail.com
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 15/2008
to May 28/2008
Toronto, ON
Inside Out - Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
Inside - Out hosts one of the largest queer film festivals internationally, highlighting the diversity of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual and transgendered film and video making in documentary, shorts, features and installations.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.insideout.on.ca/current2007/imdex.htm
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
May 16/2008
to May 18/2008
Ottawa, ON
Canadian Down Syndrome Society Proudly Celebrates 21st Year in Our Nations Capital
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS), in partnership with the Down Syndrome Association National Capital Region, will celebrate the next 20 years at the 21st anniversary event, the 2008 National Conference in Ottawa, our nation's capital. The CDSS conference will bring together 400 self-advocates, professionals, parents and family members from across the country. It is an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about the 35,000 people with Down syndrome living in our communities.

Venue:  Westin Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cdss.ca
For information contact:  Christy Thompson
Phone:  403-669-2832
Categories:   Disability Issues; Health/Health Care
May 17/2008
Edmonton, AB
ESPA's 5th Annual Fair Trade Fair & Film Festival
A marketplace for ethically produced (sweatshop-free, unionized, Fair Trade certified) clothing, fashion accessories, arts & crafts, vegetarian dishes, chocolates, etc.

Time:  12:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Strathcona Baptist Church Gymnasium
Location:  8318 104 th Str., Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  Lynette Bondarchuk
Phone:  780-434-9236
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
May 17/2008
Montreal, QC
Montreal's 9th Anarchist Bookfair
The largest anarchist event in North America. Part of a Month Long Festival of Anarchy (May, 2008) Followed by a full-day of Anarchist Presentations and Workshops (May 18, 2008) Kids activities and free childcare on-site.

Time:  10 am - 6 pm
Venue:  CEDA
Location:  2515 rue Delisle, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.anarchistbookfair.ca
For information contact:  info@anarchitbookfair.ca
Phone:  514-435-2385
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Policy
May 19/2008
In-Between Spaces: Canadian Film &Video production by Aboriginal/Women of Colour for Submissions
Submissions are solicited for film or video portions produced by aboriginal and women of color.

For information contact:  thirdeyefilm@sympatico.ca or michelle.mohabeer@sheridanc.on.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture
May 20/2008
Toronto, ON
A Doctor's Experience of Life Under Israeli Occupation
A presentation by Dr. Asad Khan, Specialist Registrar in Respiratory Medicine, Manchester Region, England. He is a member of Physicians for Human Rights - Israel, and has written about his visits to Palestinian Occupied Territories for the British Medical Journal. According to Amnesty International, Israeli restrictions on imports into the Gaza Strip lead to chronic problems with medical equipment, including ICU monitors, mechanical ventilators, and portable X-ray machines to support intensive care units.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education - OISE
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Room 8200, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Human Rights, Law, Legal
May 20/2008
to May 22/2008
Ottawa, ON
Indoor Air Quality: Concerns and Solutions (May 20-22)
Indoor Air Quality & Waste Management Assoc. will discuss potential regulatory developments, examine old and new air quality problem-causing issues and their impact on human health and performance. Included will be building material design considerations and green materials of construction.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.awma.org/go/indoorairquality08
For information contact:  Kristen Maser kmaser@awma.org
Phone:  412-904-6030
Categories:   Science & Technology; Health/Health Care; Environment
May 21/2008
to May 23/2008
Prince George, BC
The Inland Wet Temperate Rainforest of BC
Conference Objectives: 1) Publicize research results regarding the biodiversity of the rain-forest 2) Rain forest activities: tourism, natural disturbance ecology, threatened ecosystem and species. 3) Silvicultural systems 4) Various visions for this ecosystem

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.wetbelt.unbc.ca/docs/ICH-Conference-brochure.pdf
Categories:   Environment
May 22/2008
Gatineau, QC
International Biodiversity Day 2008
This year's theme: agricultural biodiversity. Biodiversity in agriculture is necessary to support key agro ecosystem functions and structures, as well as help support food production and security. The IBD 2008 theme will reflect the importance of the conservation and sustainable use of biological diversity to food security, nutrition, and human well-being, as well as the importance of agriculture to biodiversity.

Venue:  World Wide
Location:  Gatineau, QC
For information contact:  Leslie Parke Leslie.Parke@ec.gc.ca
Phone:  819-934-0268
Categories:   Environment
May 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Bells on Bloor -- bike for bike lanes
Rally for Bike Lanes! 1000 cyclists in Toronto will meet at High Park (at Bloor) at noon and ride on mass east along Bloor, ending at City Hall for a party. We're manifesting bike lanes on Bloor/Danforth. Your presence is required.

Venue:  High Park to City Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://bellsonbloor.ca
For information contact:  angela bischoff greenspi@web.ca
Phone:  647-723-3693
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care
May 26/2008
Ottawa, ON
THE STORY OF STUFF - An Evening of Consumerism
The Story of Stuff exposes the connections between a huge number of environmental and social issues and calls us to creates more sustainable and just world. Four panelists are all distinguished. Free Admission.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  National Library and Archives Auditorium
Location:  395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ontario.sierraclub.ca/ottawa/
Categories:   Environment
May 26/2008
to Jun 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Bike Week 2008
Bike Week

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikeweek/
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Sports & Games
May 26/2008
to Jun 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Your wildest dream
Participants will learn to facilitate a workshop designed for personal and group transformation, which they can then take back to their respective communities. Image Theater is used to investigate a group's vision of their present core struggle, how they came to their present situation, where they want to be in the future, and what steps they need to take to get there.

Time:  June 26 (Thursday), June 29 (Sunday)
Venue:  OISE Bldg.
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Adam Perry and Sara Escott if.theatre@gmail.com
Phone:  416-899-3761
Categories:   Education; Skills & Training
May 28/2008
to Jun 1/2008
Cortes Island, BC
Social Change Institute - Building Power for Change
Conference consisting of environmental and social change leaders to teach new tools, share strategies and build new partnerships to build a more just and sustainable world. Some workshops offered will be: -Organizational Leadership -Grassroots Mobilization -Building Effective Coalitions -Fine Art of Negotiation -etc.

Venue:  Cortes Island
Location:  Cortes Island, BC
Website:  http://www.hollyhockleadership.org
For information contact:  Rhian Walker info@hollyhockleadership.org
Phone:  604-669-4802
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations; Skills & Training
May 29/2008
Ottawa, ON
National Day of Action, Assembly of First Nations (AFN) Rally
A peaceful march to challenge the government's lack of support for first nation children, especially with respect to education.

Venue:  Victoria Island to Parliament Hill
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.afn.ca
Phone:  613-241-6789
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
May 29/2008
to May 30/2008
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Community Quality of Life: From Indicators to Action-OHCC Conference
The main focus of the conference will be on indicator initiatives which will provide opportunities for sharing information about approaches to measuring community quality of life and ways of making indicator initiatives more effective, systematic and relevant.

Venue:  Algoma University College/Garden River First Nation
Location:  Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Website:  http://www.healthycommunities.on.ca/projects/annualconference/2008_conf/
Categories:   Health/Health Care
May 29/2008
to Jun 22/2008
Toronto, ON
My Name Is Rachel Corrie
This is a powerful one-woman show based entirely on the writings that Rachel left behind, telling her story from the time she was a small child, leading up to the days before her death (killed by an Israeli bulldozer).

Time:  Theatre Panik
Venue:  Tarragon Extra Space
Location:  30 Bridgman Ave. (near Bathurst/Dupont), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tarragontheatre.com
For information contact:  Tarragon Theatre
Phone:  416-531-1827
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture
May 30/2008
Toronto, ON
Book Launch: Daily Struggles - The Deepening Racialization and Feminization of Poverty in Canada
This unique book offers a critical perspective on poverty by highlighting gender and race analyses simultaneously. Unlike previously published Canadian books in this field, this book connects human rights, political economy, and citizenship issues to other areas of social exclusion such as class, sexuality, and disability. The text also examines other ways in which racialized people - specifically women - are socially constructed to experience their lives as second-class Canadian citizens. Edited by: Maria A. Wallis and Siu-ming Kwok

Time:  9:30 am - 11:30 am
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St. (near Spadina/Dundas), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture
May 30/2008
to Jun 1/2008
Collingwood, ON
Landmarks not Landfill: Heritage Preservation & Environmental Sustainability- 2008 Architectural Conservancy Conference
Among topics for discussion: sustainable development and heritage conservation; embodied energy; green approaches to conservation. Successful projects and environmentally sound practices will be showcased. Bookings to: Heritage Conservation Conference, 24 Conlins Rd., Scarborough, ON M1C 1C3 or phone 1-877-264-8937

Location:  Collingwood, ON
Website:  http://www.heritageconference.ca
For information contact:  Richard Lex richardlex@gmail.com
Phone:  705-445-5764
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
May 31/2008
Toronto, ON
Fair Vote Canada, AGM
Annual general meeting. One panel will feature Olivia Chow (NDP MP), Martha Hall Findlay (Liberal MP) and Carolyn Hall, Green Party exec. member.

Time:  9:15 am-5:15 pm
Venue:  Ryerson U.,
Location:  80 Gould Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@fairvote.ca
Phone:  416-410-4034
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
May 31/2008
Toronto, ON
Housing, Not War Concert
The fund-raiser is to help the organization address poverty by emphasizing the need for affordable housing.

Time:  9:00 pm
Venue:  Cecil Street Community Centre
Location:  58 Cecil Street (One block south of College/Spadina), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  housingnotwar@tdrc.net
Phone:  416-599-8372
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 1/2008
Brockville, ON
World peace bed-in
Open-air rock concert, children's activity area, speaker's corners etc.

Time:  8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Hardy Park
Location:  Water Street, Brockville, ON
For information contact:  Wren Leigh peace@usff.ca
Phone:  613-342-1741
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 2/2008
to Jun 4/2008
Toronto, ON
2008 MagsUniversity Conference
The Magazine & Internet Publishing Conference: Dozens of seminars and workshops Free drop-in clinics and exhibit halL Free parking and TTC subway access

Venue:  The Old Mill Inn
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oldmilltoronto.com
Phone:  416-236-2641
Categories:   Education; Publishers & Publishing
Jun 3/2008
to Jun 5/2008
Prince George, BC
BioEnergy 2008 Conference and Exhibition
Prince George has long been one of the forest capitals of the world. Its historical place on the cutting edge of technologies of the old economy, and its geographic location within one of the largest expanses of forest on the planet, position Prince George perfectly to lead the dialogue on the new technologies and processes that will bring about a global change in the way we perceive and view energy.

Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.bioenergyconference.org
Categories:   Biotechnology; Environment
Jun 3/2008
to Jun 6/2008
Vancouver, BC
Environmental Studies Association of Canada-- Conference 2008
The Congress' theme is "Thinking Beyond Borders - Global ideas; Global values" ESAC is a learned society formed in 1993 to further research and teaching activities in areas related to environmental studies in Canada. ESAC is a non-profit, federally incorporated, bilingual organization open to members from across Canada and elsewhere.

Venue:  University of British Columbia
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.esac.ca
For information contact:  Chris Ling, Tim Quick tim.quick@royalroads.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jun 4/2008
Clean Air Day
Clean Air Day is a celebration of environmentally friendly activities that promote clean air and good health across Canada. Local programs are encouraged.

Venue:  Canada
Website:  http://www.cleanairday.com
Categories:   Environment
Jun 4/2008
Calgary, AB
Scott Ritter Speaks
Scott Ritter is a former US weapons inspector and an outspoken critic of US Mid-East foreign policy and will speak on the current situation in Iraq and Iran, entitled: "Surging towards Tehran: America's Iraq debacle and the Danger of War with Iran".

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Knox Centre
Location:  506 4th Ave., SW, Calgary, AB
For information contact:  Paul Armstrong tourab1@telus.net
Phone:  403-246-9586
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Jun 5/2008
Toronto, ON
Book launch for "Branding Miss G___: Third Wave Feminists & the Media"
Musical Guests. Panel Discussion featuring third wave feminists, media and activists. Reading by the author and refreshments.

Time:  6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The FreeTimes Cafe
Location:  320 College Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Lois Pike info@sumachpress.com
Phone:  416-531-6250
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 5/2008
Halifax, NS
Lunch and Learn with Jeanne Fay: Women and Poverty
Jeanne Fay has worked for twenty years (1985-2005) at the Dalhousie Legal Aid Service advocating for women on social assisstance, battered women and persons with disabilities. She has been teaching community practice and social policy at the School of Social Work, Dalhousie University since 1999. She won the "Rebel With A Cause Award" from the Elizabeth Fry Society.

Time:  12 pm - 2 pm
Venue:  Women's Community Space -YWCA Halifax
Location:  1233 Barrington St., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Amanda Barfitt WCS@YWCAHalifax.com
Phone:  902-423-8105
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 5/2008
Toronto, ON
Regenesis Launch Party
Regenesis is an environmental organization that promotes sustainable lifestyles and is having its launch party on June 5, 2008, Thursday.

Time:  7 pm - 1 am
Venue:  Boulevard Room
Location:  81 Peter St. (just north of King St. W.), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=13501538164
For information contact:  Michael K., theregenesisproject@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment
Jun 5/2008
to Jun 6/2008
Halifax, NS
Canadian Colleges Environmental Network (CCEN)
CCEN Sixth Annual Conference: "Sustainable Environmental Education" Keynote Speaker: Bill Friedman, Dalhousie University

Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eco.ca/ccen/events.html
For information contact:  Kathryn Amero Kathryn.Amero@nscc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education
Jun 5/2008
to Jun 6/2008
Halifax, NS
Canadian Colleges Environmental Network (CCEN)
CCEN Sixth Annual Conference, "Sustainable Environmental Education" Keynote Speaker: Bill Friedman, Dalhousie University

Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eco.ca/ccen/events.html
For information contact:  Kathryn Amero Kathryn.Amero@nscc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Education
Jun 5/2008
to Jun 6/2008
World Environment Day
World Environmental Event

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.unep.org/wed/2008/english www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/environmentdays.h
Categories:   Environment
Jun 6/2008
Vancouver, BC
Golden Gag Award Ceremony
Mark Edge, David Rovics, Mordecai Briemberg (all social activists for free speech, authors and/or musicians) honor Canwest's action to suppress free speech, in this special ceremony.

Time:  12:00 am (noon)
Venue:  The Vancouver Sun Bldg.
Location:  200 Granville Str., Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 6/2008
to Jun 12/2008
Halifax, NS
Ocean Week in Atlantic Canada
The Ecology Action Centre (EAC), partnering with local businesses, conservation organizations, universities and libraries presents a diverse mix of sea related activities.

Venue:  Halifax Waterfront
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.eacstichinfish.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Sadie Beaton and/or Anna Magera, sadie@ecologyaction.ca
Phone:  902-442-0999
Categories:   Environment
Jun 7/2008
Mississauga, ON, ON
2008 Walk for Peace
The objective is to raise funds for Reachout's upcoming Youth Scholarship Awards as well as to bring awareness to the constant violence that is plaguing our community. After the walk there will be a free barbecue and games; this will be an all-day fun and family event in order to address the problems of youth in the community, to promote positive relationships between youth, to work with parents, members of the community and other organizations

Time:  1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Lakefront Promenade Park
Location:  800 Lakefront Promenade, off Lakeshore Rd.E., east of Cawthra, Mississauga, ON, ON
For information contact:  Angela Thorpe reachout-committee@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-571-9337
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Bad Books Club: Oil! by Upton Sinclair
Bribery of public officials, class warfare, and international rivalry over oil production are the context for Sinclair's story. Senators, small investors, oil magnates, a Hollywood film star, and a crusading evangelist people the pages of this lively novel.

Time:  4 pm - 6 pm (First Saturday of every month)
Venue:  The Concord Cafe
Location:  937 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Mick, ontarioac@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development
Jun 7/2008
Newmarket, ON
Green Ideas Confrence
A part of the Windfall Ecology Festival, this conference focuses on environmental and health related issues presented by leading professionals in the relevant field. Topics range from the latest healthy eating to green business options to greening your roof.

Time:  9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  New Market Municipal Offices Conf. Centre
Location:  395 Mulock Dr., Newmarket, ON
Website:  http://www.windfallfestival.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jun 7/2008
Vancouver, ON
Haiti and the Politics of Containment
Launch of Peter Hallward's new book: "Damning the Flood: Aristde, Haiti, and the Politics of Containment". "Damning the Flood" is an excellent book, the best of its kind. It offers the first accurate analysis of recent Haitian history, and of its history in the making." -Paul Farmer, Director of Partners in Health

Time:  7pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library
Location:  350 W Georgia St., Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  necessaryvoices@gmail.com
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Education
Jun 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Small Press Book Fair
This fair features Toronto's best micro and medium sized publishers, publications and presses. There will be readings by Toronto's finest writers.

Time:  12:00 to 5:00 pm
Venue:  Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre
Location:  750 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://torontosmall
For information contact:  torontosmallpressbookfair@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Publishers & Publishing
Jun 7/2008
to Jun 8/2008
Ottawa, ON
Doors Open Ottawa
Doors Open Ottawa is going green in 2008! This year's event will showcase the growing number of new and retrofit green, sustainable buildings in Ottawa. Green buildings are becoming an important part of our cityscape. Take a look inside buildings throughout the city that have made a conscious choice to be environmentally efficient.

Time:  10 am to 4 pm, unless otherwise noted
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ottawa.ca/doorsopen
For information contact:  Doors Open Ottawa
Categories:   Architecture; Arts & Culture; Tourism & Hospitality Industry
Jun 8/2008
Toronto, ON
Luminato - the political graphic novel
Spain Rodriguez launches his new book: "Che: A Graphic Biography" in company with Bernice Eisenstein, award winning author and illustrator. Anthony Lappe and Dan Goldman present the Canadian premiere of "Shooting War", an exploration of the war in Iraq and the influence of alternative news media.

Time:  7:00 pm- 8:30 pm
Venue:  Al Green Theatre
Location:  750 Spadina Ave. (Bloor & Spadina), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  D. Saltzman
Phone:  416-368-3100 ext. 233
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Jun 8/2008
to Jun 9/2008
Kingston, ON
Biomass for Energy and the Great Lakes Economy: Conference
Queen's University will host Cabinet Ministers, Deputy Ministers, government and academic researchers and industry and business leaders meeting to consider critical issues facing the Great Lakes region as it transforms from a fossil fuel driven economy to one based on the development of vast and sustainable biological resources.

Venue:  Ban Righ Hall, Queen's U.
Location:  Kingston, ON
For information contact:  Tom Carpenter, tom.carpenter@queensu.ca
Phone:  613-533-6000
Categories:   Environment
Jun 9/2008
Ottawa, ON
Citizens for Public Justice
General Annual Meeting

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Dominion Chalmers United Church
Location:  355 Cooper St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cpj.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Jun 10/2008
Halifax, NS
Free film screening: "Stealing A Nation" and "Breaking Ranks"
"Stealing A Nation" is a shocking film about the US military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. "Breaking Ranks" is a documentary concerning the plight of US soldiers seeking refuge in Canada from the Iraq war.

Time:  7 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB
Location:  6136 University Ave., Rm. 303, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education
Jun 10/2008
Toronto, ON
Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) Annual Conference
This is a gathering for antipoverty, affordable housing and environmental advocates to share experiences and engage in an action agenda on low-income energy issues. One main theme will be how Ontario's poverty reduction plan and its long term affordable housing strategy must both address energy poverty.

Time:  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Oakham House, Ryerson University
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Zee Bhanji, bhanjiz@lao.on.ca
Phone:  416-597-5855 ext.5167
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 10/2008
Ottawa, ON
Screening of Documentary: Mohawk Girls
Documentary screening and talks by Tracey Deer, film maker, and by President of the Native Women's Association of Canada: Beverly Jacobs.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's University, Pavillon Guigues Hall
Location:  223 Main Str., Ottawa, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Jun 11/2008
to Jun 12/2008
Edmonton, AB
Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable
The Canadian Pollution Prevention Roundtable (CPPR) is recognized as a unique opportunity to stimulate further action on global issues at a local level across Canada. As environmental leaders, it is vital that we share our ideas and perspectives with peers and colleagues. This conference will allow such sharing of professional experiences and challenges.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.c2p2online.com/
Categories:   Environment
Jun 11/2008
to Jun 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Green Building: Shifting into the Mainstream
The conference will showcase the best of Canadian solutions for achieving high performance buildings, including measurable reductions in energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Scalable and sector-specific programs will demonstrate the role of buildings in meeting the objectives of local and national climate change strategies.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.shiftingintothemainstream.ca
Categories:   Building & Construction; Environment
Jun 11/2008
to Jun 15/2008
Boston, USA
Cohousing Conference - Massachussetts
Presentations will address everything from the basics of cohousing and designing and building communities, to living in community and sustaining the cohousing movement throughout the country and more. There will be great speakers, tours of completed communities and a chance to meet fellow cohousers and have fun.

Venue:  Bently College
Location:  near Boston, Massachusetts, Boston, USA
Website:  http://www.cohousing.org/2008/overview
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Services
Jun 12/2008
Halifax, NS
A Woman's Struggle for Justice
An evening with Dr. Monia Mazigh, wife of Maher Arar, hosted by MP Alexa McDonough and Tamara Lorincz. This is Monia's incredible struggle to find her husband Maher Arar and what the federal government must do to protect the human rights of its citizens

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Halifax Women's Council House
Location:  989 Young Ave., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Carol Buchanan tamaralorincz@ndp.ca
Phone:  902-443-5381
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Book Launch: "Economics for Everyone"
This event is the book launch of Jim Stanford's "Economics For Everyone: A Short Guide To The Economics of Capitalism".

Time:  5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Sheraton Centre Hotel, conference rooms B&C
Location:  123 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Economic Development; Education
Jun 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Canada China Environmental Forum
This conference is to address the following questions: 1) What are the specific needs in China for Canadian technology and expertise? 2) What are the roles of government? 3) What are successful market entry strategies?

Time:  9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  CNIB (Can. National Inst. for the Blind)
Location:  1929 Bayview Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canadachinagreen.com
For information contact:  Carla Kearns carla@canadachinagreen.com
Phone:  416-581-8868
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Jun 12/2008
Victoria, BC
Street Reclaiming Workshop
Creative projects for the use of paved urban areas (mostly streets) for activities (especially community oriented) other than vehicle use.

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Fairfield Communuity Place
Location:  1330 Fairfield Rd., Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.localsolutionsplanning.com
For information contact:  Angela Evans angevans@islandnet.com
Phone:  250-598-9399
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Services
Jun 13/2008
to Jun 14/2008
Guelph, ON
From Nature to Ecology, Landscape to Ecosystems: An Historical View of Ontario Environments
This event is presented together with the Guelph Historical Society, Guelph Museums and the History Dept., U. of Guelph.

Venue:  University ofGuelph
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca
Phone:  416-226-9011
Categories:   Environment; Education
Jun 13/2008
to Jun 15/2008
Democracy Theatre Community Organizing
The Democracy Theatre Community Organizing Course is an experiential program that teaches students how theatre techniques can be used for meaningful social change. Various theatre techniques will be rehearsed, case studies reviewed and ethical issues discussed. Cost: $150 - 175

Time:  Starts Friday at 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sat. & Sun. 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Venue:  OISE Bldg.
Location:  252 Bloor St. W.
Website:  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca
For information contact:  Jessica Bleuer Jessica,bleuer@gmail.com
Phone:  647-380-6178
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture
Jun 13/2008
to Jun 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Queer West Fest
The third annual Queer West Fest is ten days of performing arts, art shows, public forums, discussions, art crawls, films, videos etc. It is to celebrate, empower, and support the queer/gay community.

Venue:  Establishments along Roncesvalles
Location:  Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Bryen Dunn info@bryendunn.com
Phone:  416-551-1709
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Education
Jun 14/2008
Whitby, ON
Better Child Care Rally
Rally is outside of federal financial Minister Jim Flaherty's Whitby-Oshawa constituency office in Whitby.

Time:  11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue:  J. Flaherty's Office
Location:  701 Rossland Rd. E. #204, Whitby, ON
Website:  http://www.onceandforall.ca
For information contact:  Christina Gilligan
Phone:  416-538-0628 ext. 6 or 1-800-
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 14/2008
Guelph, ON
Communities in Action
Across Ontario, groups like the Guelph Civic League, Imagine London and the Wellington Water Watchers are building progressive grassroots movements that impact the environment, heritage, social justice, growth and economy of their cities through effective citizen engagement. A day of dynamic workshops where you can learn all the facets of starting and growing citizen organizations, successful fundraising and conducting effective community campaigns. Take part in the "Ideas Gallery" where citizen groups can share ideas, experiences and successes, as well as swap the tools and tips that turn ideas into action

Venue:  Rozanski Hall, University of Guelph
Location:  Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.guelphcivicleague.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 14/2008
Hamilton, ON
Hamilton's Anarchist Book Fair
Several selections of new and used books on the subject of anarchism.

Time:  10 am- 4 pm
Venue:  Westdale High School
Location:  700 Main Street W., Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.linchpin.ca
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 14/2008
Cambridge, ON, ON
Ontario Farmland Trust - Annual General Meeting
This AGM includes info re: current projects and campaigns and launch of the new Places to Grow Food campaign. Ends with a pot luck BBQ.

Time:  2:00 pm - 5 pm
Venue:  Rick DeGraaf Farm
Location:  144 Main St. E., Cambridge, ON, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
For information contact:  bruce@ontariofarmlandtrust.ca
Phone:  519-824-4120 ext.58382
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Jun 14/2008
to Jun 15/2008
Newmarket, ON
The 7th Annual Windfall Ecology Festival
Festival features 25 interactive workshops and seminars with topics including: Active Transportation, Water Issues, Food and Organics, Home Energy, Community Energy and controversial environmental issues.

Time:  14 June 08 (10 am - 5pm), 15 June 08 (10am - 5pm)
Venue:  Fairy Lake Park
Location:  Eagle Street and Main Street, Newmarket, ON
For information contact:  Alec Simpson festival@windfallcentre.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jun 14/2008
to Jun 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Through the Garden Gate
This is 21st annual self-guided walking tour of private gardens of Riverdale. Includes access to over 20 private gardens and complinentary shuttle service. Fee: $40, members $35

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Riverdale
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca
For information contact:  Jenny Rhodenizer info@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone:  416-397-1341
Categories:   Hobbies; Nature & Outdoors
Jun 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Guided Tour of the Ward
The Ward was one of Toronto's first poor neighbourhoods, and became a lively, diverse home to successive waves of immigrants — Jewish, Italian, Chinese and Eastern European. The Ward was filled with densely populated houses, families and a tangle of bustling streets and alleys. However, the neighbourhood was declared a slum and demolished to make way for government buildings, high-rise towers and hospitals. Most of the communities that lived in the Ward drifted west towards Spadina Avenue and Kensington Market. This walking tour will cover the struggles of those communities and the battles they faced. Among other topics, it will focus on labour strikes, slum clearance, religious riots, the great fire of 1904, the Underground Railroad, etc.

Time:  2:00 pm
Venue:  Starting outside of the Church of The Holy Trinity
Location:  the church behind the Eaton Centre, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://missingplaque [at] gmail.com
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Architecture
Jun 15/2008
Sharbot Lake, ON
Non-Native Show of Solidarity With Ardoch Algonquin First Nations
A non-native show of solidarity with Ardoch Algonquin Nation to stop Frontenac Ventures from ongoing work to explore mining uranium.

Time:  1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Robertsville Gate
Location:  HWY #509, north of Sharbot Lake, Sharbot Lake, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 15/2008
to Jun 18/2008
Niagara on the Lake, ON
Collective Strength: commissions to communities and back
This event is the annual conference of the Canadian Association of Statutory Human Rights Agencies (CASHRA), 2008. How Communities and Commissions can better work together will be examined with the intent of advancing human rights both at the provincial and national level. Treated with dignity and respect we all need to accept responsibility for Human Rights.

Time:  2 pm
Venue:  Niagara College
Location:  135 Taylor Road, Niagara on the Lake, ON
For information contact:  Kevin Carr kevin.carr@ohrc.on.ca
Phone:  416-314-4491
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Government & Public Sector
Jun 16/2008
to Jun 19/2008
Gimli, MB
Canadian Water Resources Association -- Annual Conference
The theme of Managing the Health of Canada's Lakes and Rivers through an improved understanding of watershed influences has been chosen for the 61st annual Conference of the Water Resources Association (CWRA). The CWRA wishes to explore and examine how we can manage the health of lakes and rivers for the benefit of present and future generations.

Location:  Gimli, MB
Website:  http://www.conference.cwra
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care
Jun 17/2008
Halifax, NS
"Aristide and the Endless Revolution" free film screening
This is an important film about the US, French and Canadian involvement in Haiti and their role in overthrowing democratically elected President Aristide.

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, DalhousieUniversity
Location:  6136 University Ave., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Jun 17/2008
"Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" - free film screening
Shocking film about corporations who profit from this war. Portluck just before movie at 6 -7 pm.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, Dalhousie Univ.
Location:  6136 University Ave., Rm. 303
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Metallica Resources Annual General Meeting: Picket and Street Theatre
Since 1997, residents of the Mexican village of Cerro de San Pedro and the surrounding area have been fighting a large-scale open-pit gold and silver mine. Canadian corporation Metallica Resources Inc. has backed the project since its inception. Mining operations began in 2006 without required environmental permits and despite the repression of dissent, a political assassination, and widespread allegations of corruption. In July 2008, Metallica Resources will merge with two other junior mining firms to form New Gold Inc. Join Mexican anti-mine activists at the site of Metallica Resource's last shareholder meeting as they bring the resistance to Canada and give future New Gold shareholders a preview of the battle ahead.

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  Sutton Place Hotel
Location:  955 Bay Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://cerrodesanpedro.org
For information contact:  cerrodesanpedr [at] gmail.com
Categories:   Mining & Petroleum; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Jun 17/2008
Toronto, ON
OPP Escalation and Weaponry at Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory
Speakers from: ** Representative from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory ** Representative from CUPE Ontario, to speak on the recent passing of CUPE Ontario's Resolution 38, in support of indigenous struggle for the land, against the criminalization of indigenous resistance, and in support of the Mohawks of Tyendinaga, and spokesperson Shawn Brant, and how we can build on this important step forward. ** Jackie Esmonde, Lawyer, counsel at the Ipperwash inquiry and has worked at Aboriginal Legal Services. Also featuring Slide-Show / Audio from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory and short films. PWYC - Donations appreciated (all proceeds go to the Tyendinaga Legal Defence Fund)

Time:  Doors open at 6pm / Event begins at 7pm
Venue:  Cervecer
Location:  842 College Street West (just west of Ossington), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Native Peoples
Jun 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Curator's Tour
The "war carpets" made by Afghan weavers contain pictorially the disasters of both the USSR initiated and the present war in Afghanistan.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Avenue, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Textile Museum of Can. info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Educators for Peace and Justice Fundraiser
Dylan Penner, of Act of the Earth, explains Canada's military strategy and what we can do to build a movement for war free schools. This is to counter the Canadian military's increase in recruitment in the various schools. Entertainment and dinner are also available.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Magic Oven
Location:  798 Danforth Ave. (just east of Pape), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Educators for Peace and Justice, epj.elementary.secondary@lists.riseup.n
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military
Jun 19/2008
Calgary, ON
Oil Sands Reclamation: Why so little so late? Town Hall Meeting with MLA Dr. David Swan
Presentation by author Jennifer Grant (policy analyst, Pembina Inst.) as to why after 41 years of Alberta Tar Sands development there is such dismally low percentage of worked land (0.20%) certified as reclaimed. Andrew Nikiforuk (journalist) and David Lavall (Documentary film-maker) will also join the list of presenters.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  West Hillhurst Community Centre
Location:  1940-6 Ave. NW, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.davidswann.ca
For information contact:  Dr. David Swann - MLA calgary.mountainview@assembly.ab.ca
Phone:  403-216-5445
Categories:   Environment
Jun 20/2008
Toronto, ON
A Solstice Conversation with Gustavo Esteva : GROWING GLOBAL HUNGER
Discussion relating to growing global hunger; digging for the roots of the food crisis. Gustavo Esteva is a grass roots activist who works in Oaxaca, Mexico and has worked with hundreds of grassroots organizations, including the Zapatistas in Mexico.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Carrot Common Roof rooftop
Location:  348 Danforth Ave., Suite 212 (second floor entrance by Food City), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 20/2008
Ottawa, ON
Be the Change: International Film Premiere
"Be the Change" explores the motivations for, and the challenges and rewards of, trying to live more lightly. It is a "100- kilometre film" made entirely in the Ottawa region. You are certain to know people in this film.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bell Theatre, Minto Centre, Carlton University
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.livinglightly.ca
Phone:  613-730-0870
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment
Jun 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Pumped up prices: Can we combat climate change by raising the cost of energy
Canada seems finally to be on the verge of raising costs to decrease our consumption of oil, gas, coal etc. Join a debate of whether this is a good idea and if so what financial systems would be best, i.e. carbon tax, cap and trade etc. At least six expert panelists will debate the issues relating to this aspect of the environmental focus.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, University of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sej.org
For information contact:  d.workman@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development
Jun 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Refugee Pride! A Celebration of World Refugee Day
Various events with guests: El-Farouk Khaki, Evana Ortigoza, Carlos Rivas, Jean Marie Vecina, Leo Zuniga with info on bill C-50 with Helen Kennedy.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  519 Community Centre
Location:  519 Church Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 20/2008
to Jun 29/2008
Toronto, ON
PRIDE - TORONTO
Pride Week in Toronto is one of Canada's premier arts and cultural festivals. It features 10 days of world class arts and cultural programming, community activities, one of the world's largest street festivals, Pride Parade and Dyke March, Family Programming and much more.

Venue:  Various locales
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pridetoronto.com
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Jun 21/2008
Ottawa, ON
11th Hour - free Outdoor Movie
Produced and narrated by Leonardo DiCaprio 90 mins., weather permitting

Time:  9:00 pm
Venue:  Parking Lot
Location:  Slater and Lyon, downtown, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.mintosuitehotel.com
For information contact:  swilliamson@minto.com
Phone:  613-782-3155
Categories:   Environment
Jun 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Hands off poorpeople: Park take-over
Allan Gardens will be taken over and made a safe place for people to sleep and eat. This is to protest ticketing of homeless sleeping in parks, loss of 200 shelter beds in last two years and loss of thousands of meals.

Time:  4:00 pm
Venue:  Allan Gardens
Location:  Corner of Jarvis and Carlton Streets, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, ocap@tao.ca
Phone:  416-925-6939
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Jun 21/2008
Ottawa, ON
National Aboriginal Day
Celebrate Canada and the communities that make up our diverse nation. Discover the games, music, and technologies of various cultures. Hear traditional legends in the Canada Science and Technology Museum's inflatable planetarium, enjoy a drumming and throat singing performance, or mingle with some of the new Canadians who will take their oath of citizenship at the Museum

Time:  9:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitors Services
Phone:  613-991-3044
Categories:   Museums; Science & Technology
Jun 21/2008
Bloomfield, ON
PEAK OIL...Our Energy Future
Two presentations related to the decline of fossil fuel energy sources and how Canadians should embrace the issue of energy sustainability and environmental responsibility. Dr. Helmut Berkhardt, Prof. of Physics, Ryerson U, past president, Science for Peace Canada, Randy Park, MA Physics, Chair of Post Carbon Toronto.

Time:  4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Bloomfield Town Hall
Location:  Prince Edward County, Bloomfield, ON
Website:  http://www.countysustainability
Phone:  613-476-1700
Categories:   Environment
Jun 21/2008
Toronto, ON
REEL GLAD IMAGES: reclaiming FACES - reclaiming SPACES
Free Art Show - City Hall, Member's Lounge Artwork by Gays, Lesbians of African Descent Dinner, after party, 6:30 - 8:30, at 636 College St. @Grace

Time:  1:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  City Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-760-5956
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Jun 21/2008
Kawarthas, ON
Summer Lakeshore Festival
Music, food and nature take centre stage as the Summer Lakeshore Festival just keeps growing. Celebrating its seventh year, the Gamiing Summer Lakeshore Festival (previously Summer Solstice) has grown into a full-fledged festival of music, nature and the best local, organic food and drink of the Kawartha region. The Summer Lakeshore Festival will offer a full slate of performers headlined by SwingBridge, fast making a name for itself as the Kawartha's most eclectic swing, western swing and roots music dance band (http://www.myspace.com/swingbridge). Gamiing is proud to showcase the best of the Kawarthas.

Venue:  The Gamiing Centre for Sustainable Lakeshore Living
Location:  1884 Pigeon Lake Road, 12 km south of Bobcaygeon, Kawarthas, ON
Website:  http://www.gamiing.org
For information contact:  Mieke Schipper
Phone:  705-799-7083
Categories:   Environment
Jun 21/2008
Vancouver, BC
Walk For Tears
Walk will begin June 21, 2008 (National Aboroginal Day) in Vancouver and proceed to Ottawa by mid-September. It is being organized to remember missing and murdered women across Canada, particularly Aboriginal Women and Girls.

Venue:  Vancouver to Ottawa
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.walk4justice.piczo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Native Peoples; Women
Jun 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Visions of Toronto: Margie Zeidler and Joe Lobko at the Gardiner: Free Lecture
Conversation between award winning developer Margie Zeidler and acclaimed architect Joe Lobko.Together, they will explore the social, as well as environmental benefits of restoration and adaptive re-use in Toronto and discuss possible ways in which these practices can be used to help develop vibrant, sustainable communities.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Terrace Room, Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Arts
Location:  111 Queen's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.architectureforhumanity.ca
For information contact:  Mae Shaban mae@architectureforhumanity.ca
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Arts & Culture
Jun 23/2008
to Jun 25/2008
Toronto, ON
EnviroAnalysis 2008
7th Biennial Conference on Monitoring and Measurement of the Environment. Delegates to this conference will have access to up to data results from every part of the analytical environmental community. Special attention to recent developments in speciation, microwave digestion, chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.enviroanalysis.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jun 24/2008
Halifax, NS
"Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers" - free film screening
Shocking film about the corporations who profit from war. Potluck before film at 6:00 - 7:00 pm.

Time:  6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Dalhousie SUB, Rm. 303
Location:  6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military
Jun 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Benefit concert for the Canadian-Palestinian Educational Exchange
Come out to hear some great tunes and support Palestinian solidarity work. Benefit concert featuring lal, tom macgee, farheen beg, john mcintosh and celestialagriculture.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cepal.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Jun 24/2008
Call for Submissions: First Person Narrative National Essay Contest: Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives
This Year's Topic: Once I Was a Child, Essay Length: 2000 - 2500 words Three prizes ranging from $200 - $500 plus $100 for best under 19 yr. old Submissions due date: Sept. 1, 2008. Prizes announced: Dec. 15, 2008.

For information contact:  Managing Editor, The Archivist jacoffey@rogers.com
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Wineries, Breweries & Distilleries
Jun 24/2008
Windsor, ON
Weenie and Enviro-Achiever Awards Show
The Weenie Awards winners are persons, corporations or agencies which have done simply not enough for the cause of environmental improvement whereas the Enviro-Achiever Awards go to those who have excelled in the area of increased environmental awareness and activity.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Rock Bottom Bar & Grill,
Location:  3236 Sandwich Str., Windsor, ON
Website:  http://www.citizensenvironmentalalliance.org
For information contact:  dcoronado@cogeco.net
Phone:  519-973-1116
Categories:   Environment
Jun 24/2008
Kingston, ON
World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition
Keynote Speakers for the Conference will be Dr. Hermann Scheer, global leader in the field of renewable energy and winner of the Alternative Nobel Prize, and Dr. David Suzuki, award winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster. The special topic of Community Power will be emphasized and will involve sustainable alternative energy development for local communities such as farmers, landowners, cooperatives, aboriginal groups, municipalities, utilities in a global setting.

Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.wwindea.org
Categories:   Environment; Environment; Environment
Jun 25/2008
Toronto, ON
From the Warsaw Ghetto to the Gaza Ghetto
The Warsaw Ghetto was the largest of the Jewish ghettos established under Germany's Nazi regime, in the capital city of occupied Poland. Between 1941 and 1943, starvation, disease and extermination reduced the population from 450,000 to 71,000. During the Warsaw Ghetto uprising of January 1943, Jewish fighters organized an armed rebellion that held control of the Ghetto for three months. Today, Palestinian residents of Gaza, in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, are facing conditions similar to the Jews of the Warsaw Ghetto. Hear Hammam Farah and Suzanne Weiss discuss the lessons of their common experiences of repression, resistance and solidarity.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  OISE, University of Toronto
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info [at] nion.ca
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Jun 25/2008
Ottawa, ON
Noth America 2030: An Environmental Outlook
Forecasts show that North America in 2030 will have more people, more energy consumed, bigger cities, more cars and trucks. To study the environmental impact of this growth in North America is the responsibility of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation. Discussion re: topics such as urbanization, population growth, climate change will be undertaken.

Venue:  Government Conference Centre
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cec.org/outlook
For information contact:  info.cec.org/outlook
Categories:   Environment
Jun 26/2008
Halifax, NS
Peace Book Club: War is a Racket
Halifax Peace Coalition will have its first book club meeting discussing the anti-war book, "War is a Racket" by US General Smedley Butler. Learn about war profiteering in World War I or about the Business Plot to overthrow President Roosevelt.

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  YWCA Women's Centre
Location:  1233 Barrington Street, Halifax, NS
For information contact:  Heidi Verheul hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Phone:  902-422-3544
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 26/2008
to Jun 27/2008
Toronto
Women's Human Rights and Development Workshop with Alda Facio
This 2 day intensive workshop facilitated by Alda Facio presents a unique opportunity for local and international community leaders, development and human rights practitioners and students to come together to further their understanding and reflect upon what it means to apply a rights-based framework in women's empowerment projects, programmes and movement work.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  OISE/UT
Location:  252 Bloor St. W., Toronto
Website:  http://www.oise.utoronto.ca/cwse
For information contact:  Aniska Ali cwse@oise.utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-978-2080
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 26/2008
to Jun 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Your wildest dream
This workshop uses Image Theatre to investigate a group's vision of their present core struggle, how they came to their present situation, where they want to be in the future, and what steps they need to take in order to get there.

Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Adam Perry/Sara Escott if.theatre@gmail.com
Phone:  416-899-3761
Categories:   Performing Arts; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jun 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Seniors' Pride on the Island
Sunshine Centres welcomes all LGBTTQQ@S seniors (50+) and their families and friends for a fabulous afternoon on Ward's Island. BBQ lunch available at $7.

Time:  10:45 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  The Parsonage
Location:  60 LakeshoreAve., Ward's Island, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sunshinecentres.com
For information contact:  sunshinecentres@on.aibn.com
Phone:  416-924-3979
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Jun 30/2008
to Jul 3/2008
Edmonton, AB
International Conference on the Environment
The Interdisciplinary Environmental Association's Conference is motivated by the need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions. Conference will focus on possible environmental solutions that are available and the implications of globalization and environmental concerns.

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.ht
Categories:   Environment
Jun 30/2008
to Jul 3/2008
Edmonton, AB
International Conference on the Environment
The Conference is motivated by the increasing need to combine ideas and research findings from different disciplines to enhance our understanding of the interactions between the natural environment and human institutions. Focus will be on: -What various disciplines have to offer in understanding environmental and resource problems. -Possible solutions that are available. -The implications of the globalization of environmental concerns

Venue:  Delta Edmonton South Hotel
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ieaonline.org/conference.htm
Categories:   Environment
Jul 4/2008
to Jul 6/2008
Edmonton, AB
Let's Invite the Elephant into the Room: Canadian Youth Climate Coalition (CYCC), National Summit
This is a call to build a national youth movement to confront the huge issue of climate change. Alberta's Tar Sands is the Big Elephant in the room, since the government is acting as if the Tar Sands had no effect on climate change. A lot can be learned by how the tar sands is viewed: whether as a liability or an asset.

Venue:  University of Alberta
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ourclimate.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jul 5/2008
to Jul 6/2008
Victoria, BC
Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo
This Vancouver Island event is Canada's largest outdoor green festival. Over 100 exhibits, natural food demos, entertainment.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Glendale GardensandWoodland
Location:  505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.organicislands.ca
For information contact:  info@organicislands.ca
Phone:  250-658-8148
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage
Jul 6/2008
to Jul 10/2008
Prince George, BC
Canadian Society of Soil Science
2008 Annual Meeting

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://www.resweb.res.unbc.ca/csss2008/
Categories:   Science & Technology
Jul 6/2008
to Jul 10/2008
Prince George, BC
Canadian Society of Soil Science- Annual Meeting, 2008
Annual Meeting, 2008

Venue:  University of Northern British Columbia
Location:  Prince George, BC
Website:  http://wwwresweb.resunbc/csss
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
Jul 11/2008
Ingersoll, ON
Canterbury Folk Festival - Ingersoll
Free family folk festival: beer garden, food vendors, five stages for local, national and international music group performances.

Location:  122 Innes, Ingersoll, ON
Website:  http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
For information contact:  ejc@rogers.com
Phone:  519-485-6337
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Metis Arts Festival
A celebration of aboriginal music, dance and arts.

Venue:  Black Creek Pioneer Village
Location:  1000 murray Ross Parkway, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.blackcreek.ca
For information contact:  bcpvinfo@trca.on.ca
Phone:  416-736-1733
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 12/2008
to Jul 13/2008
Lanark, ON
Art of Being Green (Sat & Sun)
Art of Being Green 2008 will remain an essential resource for information about renewable energy, adaptation and green lifestyle choices. 5000 visitors expected.

Venue:  Clyde Memorial Ball Park
Location:  Lanark, ON
Website:  http://www.artofbeinggreen.ca
Categories:   Environment
Jul 14/2008
Toronto, ON
The "War on Terror" is a Fraud; the "Toronto 18" were Framed
An Evening With Dr. Bob Bowman and Prof. Michael Kefer. Dr. Bowman's topic is IRAQ, IRAN, IMPEACHMENT. He is a retired USAF Lt. Col., decorated Vietnam Veteran, former Star Wars director under presidents Ford and Carter, recipient of President's Award, Veterans for Peace (see www.ThePatriots.us). Prof. Keefer is a professor of English at University of Guelph and a graduate of Royal Military College of Canada. His topic is THE "TORONTO 18" FRAME-UP.

Time:  7:30 PM
Venue:  Bloor Street United Church
Location:  Bloor Street West and Huron Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.911inquiry.org
For information contact:  Terry Burrows, Project Co-ordinator, PHONE 416.784-9114
Phone:  416.784-9114
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Security
Jul 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Movements, debates and struggles in Latin America
A Report by Professor Leo Panitch on an International Seminar organized by the Brazilian Landless People's Movement (MST) in honour of Che Guevara's 80th Birthday.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Ryerson University, Jorgenson Hall, POD 250
Location:  380 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://cvec-tor@yahoogroups.com
For information contact:  Suzanne Weiss
Phone:  416-686-7607
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jul 17/2008
to Jul 20/2008
Moose Jaw, SK
Saskatchewan Festival of Words
Headlining the 12th annual Festival of Words are Elizabeth Hay, recipient of the 2007 Giller Prize for Late Nights on Air (McClelland & Steward, 2007) and Don Domanski, whose collection All Our Wonder Unavenged (Brick Books, 2007) won the Governor General's Award for Poetry and the Atlantic Poetry Prize. Other elements of the festival include workshops, film screenings and intimate events with authors.

Venue:  Various locations in downtown Moose Jaw
Location:  Moose Jaw, SK
Phone:  306-691-0557
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Jul 17/2008
to Jul 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Tirgan: exploring diversity
Through this festival, we share a sample of Iranian contribution to cultural and artistic diversity by showcasing world class performances and presentations in music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts and literature. Eat and shop as well.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Maria Sabaye Moghaddam msabaye@yahoo.ca
Phone:  416-824-4511
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Island Airport Protest Demo
Island Airport Protest Demo with music, drumming, singing and some dancing.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30
Venue:  Foot of Bathurst Street
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://communityair.org
Categories:   Aviation & Aerospace; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Jul 18/2008
to Jul 20/2008
Penetanguishene, ON
Festival Du Loup
This is a celebration of Francophone arts, culture and heritage. Includes concerts, games, arts and crafts.

Location:  343-B, rue Lafontaine Ouest, RR3, Penetanguishene, ON
Website:  http://www.festivalduloup.on.ca
For information contact:  leloup@csolve.net
Phone:  705-533-3361
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 18/2008
to Jul 20/2008
London, ON
Home County Folk Festival
Thisis a free, three day music, dance and craft festival in downtown London, ON.

Venue:  Home County Folk League
Location:  652 Elizabeth Str., London, ON
Website:  http://www.homecounty.ca
For information contact:  info@homecounty.ca
Phone:  519-432-4310
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 18/2008
to Jul 20/2008
Perth, ON
Stewart Park Festival - Perth
This festival offers 30 live, free outdoor concerts, many workshops, children's events and food and artisan's market.

Location:  34 Herriott Str., Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.ca
For information contact:  dhpbia@superaje.com
Phone:  613-267-6797
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 18/2008
to Jul 20/2008
Vancouver, ON
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Folk, World, Blues, Reggae, Hip-Hop, Bluegrass and More You are the Folk; this is your Festival. Little Folks admitted free.

Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.thefestival.bc.ca
Phone:  800-883-3655
Categories:   Music
Jul 19/2008
Canada's Park Day
This event showcases Canada's parks and historical sites through numerous events taking part throughout the country.

Venue:  various places in Canada
Website:  http://www.parksday.ca/eng/
For information contact:  Laurie Collette, Canadian Parks Council
Phone:  705-652-5159
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Nature & Outdoors
Jul 19/2008
Burlington, ON
Check Your Watershed Day
Stream Team volunteers check the flow of water in small streams of Bronte Creek.

Time:  11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location:  Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.monitoringthemoraine.ca
For information contact:  Laura Read
Phone:  647-258-3280 ext.2004
Categories:   Environment
Jul 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Radiant City
Screening of a mockumentary that explores the loss of nature and community in the suburbs. Discussion follows screening.

Time:  10:00 am - noon
Venue:  Brickworks
Location:  550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Environment
Jul 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Yonge Street Pub Crawl
Drop in at pubs on the world's longest street and help support projects for children in Africa.

Venue:  Various pubs
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://righttoplay.ca
Categories:   International; Children & Youth
Jul 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Peace Reel Film Festival
8:30 pm, short film: "Unfair Dealings" 9:00 pm, feature film" "Sir, No Sir" : the story of the GI movement and their struggle to end the war in Vietnam.

Time:  8:30 pm
Venue:  Christie Pits
Location:  Bloor and Christie Sts., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Sarah Shuja sarahshujah@gmail.com
Phone:  416-820-7076
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jul 22/2008
Toronto, ON
5th Annual Disability Celebration
Performances by Christina Doyle (country singer), humourist Libby Thaw, comedian Nick Reynoldson, Shel-B (R&B singer) etc.

Time:  5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Nathan Plillips Square
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canwapps.com
For information contact:  simplypeople@canwapps.com
Categories:   Disability Issues; Music
Jul 22/2008
to Jul 24/2008
Dresden, ON
Dresden Exhibition (Dresden Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Friday - Parade, Tractor Pull, Ambassador Competition Saturday - Pet Show, Livestock Competitions, Arena Displays, Children's Entertainment, Saturday Evening: Beverly Mahood, Charlie Major Show, Sheep Show, Light Horse Show Midway All 3 Days! Admission Charged for Grandstand shows only.

Venue:  Hwy 21 North
Location:  P.O. Box 790, N0P 1M0, Dresden, ON
Website:  http://www.dresdenex.com
Phone:  519-683-1116
Categories:   Farming
Jul 23/2008
Toronto, ON
5 Things You Can Do For Your River Workshop - Naturalize!
Join RiverSides for a workshop exploring urban stormwater issues. Learn how to naturalize your yards to reduce stormwater pollution and protect our urban creeks and rivers. Demonstrations by special guest speakers: Native Plants - learn how to naturalize your yard using native plant species to stop stormwater runoff and attract wildlife (Green Gardeners Community Collaborative) Urban Forest - learn about trees in your area and how to maintain them (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests - LEAF)

Time:  6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Venue:  Trinity St. Paul Centre
Location:  427 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.riversides.org
Phone:  416-868-1983
Categories:   Environment
Jul 23/2008
Halifax, NS
War Made Easy: How Pundits & Politicians Keep Spinning Us to Death
This film is looks at a 50 year history of how American media have uncritically disseminated the pro-war messages of successive presidential administrations.

Time:  6:00 - 8:45 pm
Venue:  Student Union Bldg., Dalhousie U., Rm. 307
Location:  6136 University Ave, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.hfxpeace.chebucto.org/
For information contact:  hfxpeace@chebucto.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military
Jul 24/2008
Toronto, ON
"I ain't marching anymore"
An evening with Phil Ochs featuring Zachary Stevenson. During the intermission: a speaker from the War Resisters' Campaign. Tickets at the door: $20 waged / $ 10 non- waged

Time:  8 p.m.
Venue:  Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-535-8779
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Jul 24/2008
to Jul 27/2008
Delta, ON
Delta Fair (Delta Agricultural Society)
Beef, Sheep, Goats, Horse Show (Family & Western), 4-H Achievement Programme, Horse Draw, Homecraft Displays, Beef BBQ, Children's Activities, Nightly Entertainment, Tractor Pull, Parade

Venue:  110 Mill Creek Drive, Cty. Rd. 42
Location:  P.O. Box 220, Mill Creek Drive., K0E 1G0, Delta, ON
Website:  http://www.deltafair.com
Phone:  613-928-2800
Categories:   Farming
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 26/2008
London, ON
Kala Manjari's Indiafest - London
Included are Indian delicacies, exotic handcrafts, arts, culture music and dance of the far East.

Location:  47 Doncaster Avenue, London, ON
Website:  http://www.kalamanjari.org
For information contact:  Dev@KalaManjari.org
Phone:  519-473-1642
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 26/2008
Zurich, ON
Zurich Fair (Zurich Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Friday - Local Entertainment (27), Elimination Draw & Saturday - Homecraft Exhibits, Parade, Baby Show, Livestock Shows, Horse Show, Youth Games & Exhibits, Horse Shows, Dance (28)

Venue:  Cty Rd 84, Zurich Arena & Park
Location:  R.R.#1, N0M 2T0, Zurich, ON
Phone:  519-236-4130/519-236-4969 Fair
Categories:   Farming
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 27/2008
Beachburg, ON
Beachburg Fair (Beachburg Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Experience the Dairy and Beef 4-H shows, Cattle penning, Demolition derby, Exhibit hall, Talent Show and much more for Fun and Excitement

Venue:  7 Stewart Street
Location:  Box 157, K0J 1C0, Beachburg, ON
Phone:  613-582-3841
Categories:   Farming
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 27/2008
Chesterville, ON
Chesterville Fair (Chesterville & District Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Demo Derby, Friday night 7p.m.

Venue:  Queen Street
Location:  Box 571, R.R.#2, K0C 1H0, Chesterville, ON
Website:  http://www.chestervillefair.com
Phone:  613-448-1478
Categories:   Farming
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 27/2008
Guelph, ON
Hillside Festival - Guelph Lake Island
A three day, community based celebration of music and workshops on five stages. There is an Environmental Expo, Community tent and Women's tent as well as an Aboriginal Circle; also present are an artisan market and an international food pavilion.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Island
Location:  123 Woolwhich St., Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.hillside.on.ca
For information contact:  hillside@hillside.on.ca
Phone:  519-763-6396
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 25/2008
to Jul 27/2008
Lakefield, ON
Lakefield Fair (Lakefield Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Truck & Tractor Pulls, Car Demolition, Petting Farm, Livestock Competitions, 4H Actitivities

Venue:  25 William Street
Location:  P.O. Box 1444, K0L 2H0, Lakefield, ON
Website:  http://www.lakefieldfair.com
Phone:  705-6528123/705652-0800 fair
Categories:   Farming
Jul 26/2008
Toronto, ON
As Long As The Sun Shines And The Rivers Flow - Fundraiser to set up computer labs in Attawapiskat and Pic Mobert First Nations
"As Long As The Sun Shines and The Rivers Flow" is an event to help raise funds to set up computer labs in Attawapiskat and Pic Mobert First Nations. All donations raised for the event will go towards procuring new/refurbished computers, computer-based learning and educational software, etc. Guests are encouraged to secure pledges from friends, family members, and others prior to the event. Pledges will be collected at the event. There will also be an auction of artwork donated by local Toronto artists as well as autographed books such as Micheal Ondaatje's "Divisadero" at the event. You can receive a pledge form by e-mailing Casey at casey.sabawi@gmail.com Feel free to invite close friends, family and colleagues.

Time:  6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Venue:  Gzowski House/Frontier College (Wheelchair Accesible)
Location:  33 Jackes Avenue, Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-617-9176
Categories:   Performing Arts; Native Peoples
Jul 27/2008
Delta, BC
17th Annual International Bog Day
Free community event to increase awareness about the ecological importance of Burns Bog and bogs around the world. Bog tours, activities for kids, local exhibits, music etc.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Planet Ice
Location:  10388 Nordel Crt., Delta, BC
Website:  http://www.burnsbog.org
For information contact:  Charles Konopski
Phone:  604-572-0373
Categories:   Environment
Jul 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Public dialogue about global food security
Join us for a public dialogue bringing together youth, senior and local community members, as well as representatives from business, government, and NGOs, as we discuss such factors as soaring food prices, climate change, and rising populations. These factors have recently prompted the United Nations to declare a world food "crisis". To register for this FREE event, please e-mail haga.james@gmail.com and include your full name, phone number and dietary restrictions.

Time:  9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Venue:  University of Toronto, Great Hall
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Food for Talk: Our Role in the International Food Chain
Phone:  416-6429145 x 237
Categories:   Environment
Jul 31/2008
to Aug 2/2008
Kenora, ON
Kenora Exhibition (Kenora Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Farmer's Olympics - Children & Adults Horseshoe Pitching, Petting Zoo, Local Bands, Antique Tractor Display, Kenora in Bloom Display, Atlantic Pumpkin Contest

Venue:  Kenora Recreation Centre
Location:  P.O. Box 346, P9N 3X4, Kenora, ON
Phone:  807-548-5612/807-468-9745 Fair
Categories:   Farming
Jul 31/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Peterborough, ON
Peterborough Exhibition (Peterborough Agricultural Society)
Venue:  Morrow Park Lansdowne St. West
Location:  Morrow Park, Lansdowne St. West, K9J 1Y5, Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.peterboroughex.ca
Phone:  705-742-5781
Categories:   Farming
Jul 31/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Toronto, ON
Seventh Biennial Conference on Iranian Studies
The conference includes a book exhibit by publishers pertaining to various areas of Iranian activities such as literature, arts, religions and civilizations.

Time:  9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Park Hyatt of Toronto
Location:  4 Avenue Rd., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Dr. Victoria Tahmasebi v.birgani@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Political Prisoners of Iran: Narrating Insubordination Desiring Truth
POLITICAL PRISONERS OF IRAN: NARRATING INSUBORDINATION, DESIRING TRUTH Chair: Shahrzad Mojab, University of Toronto Discussant: Payam Akhavan, University of Montreal Shahla Talebi, Arizona State University A Story of an Archive: Love and Death in Prison Letters Kaveh Sharooz, New York-based Attorney Remembering 1988: A Legal and Political Analysis of the Demand for Accountability Shokoufeh Sakhi, York University The Arrival of A New Regime: Torture and the Aesthetics of Resistance Saeed Yousef, University of Chicago Poetics of Horror: Iranian Poets and 1988 Mass Executions

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Venue:  Park Hyatt Hotel, ISIS conference
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.iranian-studies.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations
Aug 1/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Clarendon, ON
Blue Skies Festival - Clarendon
Festival features daytime music and holistic workshops, children's area and night time concerts.

Location:  Clarendon, ON
Phone:  613-279-2610
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 1/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Cambridge, ON
Mill Race Festival of Traditional Folk Music - Cambridge
This festival features traditional folk music from various cultures set amidst 19th century heritage architecture.The main stage overlooks the Grand River.

Location:  Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com
For information contact:  mill race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 1/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Red Rock, ON
The Rock Folk Festival - Red Rock
There are campsites, camp ground jam sessions, four workshop stages, food booths, artisan's village and a family area.

Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
For information contact:  info@livefromtherock.com
Phone:  807-344-0654
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 1/2008
to Aug 4/2008
Smiths Falls, ON
Lombardy Fair (Lombardy Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Agricultural Showcase, Draft Horse Demomstrations, Conklin, Midway, Homecraft Demonstrations, 141st Anniversary.

Venue:  Smiths Falls
Location:  P.O. Box 542, K7A 4T6, Smiths Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.lasfair.ca
Phone:  613-284-2640/613-283-2065 fair
Categories:   Farming
Aug 1/2008
to Aug 4/2008
Napanee, ON
Napanee Fair (Lennox Agricultural Society)
Highlights: Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Full Agricultural Exhibits & Classes, Midway, Local Entertainment

Venue:  York St.
Location:  P.O. Box 176, K7R 3M3, Napanee, ON
Phone:  613-354-1471
Categories:   Farming
Aug 2/2008
to Aug 3/2008
Cumberland, ON
Cumberland Environmental Fair
Variety of events centred around natural heritage conservation, green technologies, eco products and energy and waste reduction.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Historical Village Museum (25 mins. from Ottawa)
Location:  Cumberland, ON
For information contact:  Suzanne Lavoie Suzanne.lavoie@Ottawa.ca
Phone:  613-833-3059 ext. 224
Categories:   Environment
Aug 2/2008
to Aug 4/2008
Ottawa, ON
Project Ecosphere - Environmental Fair
Participants will be companies involved with green building, new technologies, organic farming, alternative medicines as well as speakers and community organizations.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Confederation Park
Location:  Elgin & Laurier, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.projetecosphere.org
For information contact:  EricFerland e.ferland@projetecosphere.org
Phone:  450-298-1441
Categories:   Environment
Aug 5/2008
Etobicoke, ON
Party in the Park
Party in the Park, presented by Mimico Baptist Church and Mimico Resident's Association, is an opportunity for authors and illustrators to promote their works at "Books in the Park". This inclusive celebration is a way for residents of the neighbourhood to meet one another and to sample various foods and partake of local entertainments. In harmony with our Growing Greener theme this year, we would also like to introduce local literary talent to the many avid readers of Mimico.

Time:  5:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m.
Venue:  Mimico Memorial Park
Location:  Mimico Memorial Park is bordered by Hillside, Central, and George Streets, Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.mimicobaptistchurch.org *or* www.mimicoresidents.ca
Aug 5/2008
to Aug 26/2008
Toronto, ON
The Truth Will Set You Free: Autobiographical Writing for Women of Colour, Aboriginal Women & TransPeople with Diana Smith
People of colour and Aboriginal people have had our histories denied and our cultures appropriated by the dominant culture. Through exploring our lives and telling our stories we will begin to reclaim our histories, cultures and voices. Week 1, Who Am I? Week 2, Where Are You From? Week 3, Emotional Journeys? Week 4, Turning Points?

Time:  Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women; Native Peoples
Aug 6/2008
to Aug 10/2008
Thunder Bay, ON
Canadian Lakehead Exhibition
Select Shows Midway, Agriculture, Entertainment, Commercial Exhibitors, Creative Arts, Livestock, Petting Zoo, Horticulture etc.

Location:  425 Northern Ave., Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.cle.on.ca
For information contact:  clex@tbaytel.net
Phone:  807-622-6473
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture
Aug 6/2008
to Aug 11/2008
Toronto, ON
Hiroshima - Nagasaki Photo Exhibit
The Hiroshima & Nagasaki Photo Exhibit features before and after a-bombing photos, details about the proliferation of nuclear weapons, and the story of human suffering including the health consequences caused by the devastation of nuclear war. The exhibit also displays emotional drawings and paintings from dozens of Hibakusha survivors with the message, never again.

Time:  Opening 5:30 pm, August 6
Venue:  Toronto City Hall Rotunda
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Helen Chilas h-chilas [at] rogers.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 7/2008
Sutton West, ON
Sutton Fair & Horse Show
Horse and Livestock Competitions, Homecraft Exhibits, ATV PULL, Horse Pull, Demo Derby etc.

Location:  Fairpark Lane, HWY 48 & High St., Sutton West, ON
For information contact:  fair@ils.net
Phone:  905-722-3165
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture
Aug 7/2008
to Aug 10/2008
Aylmer, ON
Aylmer Fair
Holstein Show, Demo derbies, Amusements Midway, Petting zoo, Agricultural and Homecraft exhibits.

Location:  139 Pine Street, Aylmer, ON
Website:  http://www.aylmerfair.ca
Phone:  519-773-3445
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture
Aug 7/2008
to Aug 10/2008
Navan, ON
Navan Fair
Demo derbies, Tractor pull, Livestock Competition, Rock & Blues Concerts etc.

Location:  1279 Colonial Road, Navan, ON
Website:  http://www.navanfair.com
For information contact:  navanfair@cyberus.ca
Phone:  613-835-4008
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 7/2008
to Aug 11/2008
Mississauga, ON
Fluoride Research (ISFR) 28th Conference
There is interest by a new group of scientists in the growing area of the importance of the role of excess fluoride in the environment for the etiology of some human metabolic disorders and ecosystem health. Many expert speakers on the issue of fluoridation of drinking water.

Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.fluorideresearch.org
For information contact:  Carole Clinch - People for Safe Drinking Water - caclinch@gmail.com
Phone:  519-884-8184
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology; Environment
Aug 8/2008
to Aug 9/2008
Fergus, ON
Fergus Scottish Festival
Interactive family celebration of Scottish culture featuring Friday Night Tattoo, pipebands, highland dancing, heavy events, Heritage tent, Celtic music etc.

Location:  398 St. Andrew Str., Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  866-871-9442
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 8/2008
to Aug 9/2008
Vancouver, BC
Super Patriots and Morons
Super Patriots and Morons is a political satire about a ruling government political party and its despotic leader, and is set in a country suffering from severe food shortages, fuel and food queues coupled with a repressive government infamous for using state security to silence dissenting voices. After several performances in Zimbabwe it was banned in that country, but has toured other countries in Africa and throughout Europe. Tickets are $15 in advance for general admission, $10 for students, seniors, and underemployed persons, and may be reserved by calling 604-294-5160 or by e-mail to pro@amnesty.ca. Both performances will be followed by a talkback session featuring members of the cast and other guest speakers.

Venue:  UBC Frederic Wood Theatre
Location:  6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Don Wright
Phone:  604-294-5160
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 8/2008
to Aug 9/2008
Wilberforce Fair
Family agricultural fair.

Website:  http://www.wilberforcefair.com
For information contact:  info@wilberforcefair.com
Phone:  705-448-2683
Categories:   Farming; Arts & Culture
Aug 8/2008
to Aug 10/2008
Ear Falls, ON
13th Trout Forest Music Festival - Ear Falls
Camping on the shores of the English River; late night jams around the bonfire; workshops, swimming, artisans.

Location:  Ear Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.troutfest.com
For information contact:  trout@troutfest.com
Phone:  807-222-2404
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 8/2008
to Aug 10/2008
Goderich, ON
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival celebrates the folk music, dance and craft art traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Canada.

Location:  Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca
For information contact:  celticfestival@cabletv.on.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Hiroshima / Nagasaki Peace Commemorations and Lantern Ceremony
Toronto remembers the citizens of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. Speakers to include ICAN, the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Physicians for Global Survival, and the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative. Performances to include Japanese drummers, the Raging Grannies, flautist Debbie Danbrook, and the silent story performance of ³Sadako², the young Japanese girl who survived the Hiroshima a-bombing when she was only two-years-old. The reflecting Lantern Ceremony concludes the evening with hundreds of paper lanterns launched into the pool at Nathan Phillips Square.

Time:  4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Peace Garden, Nathan Phillips Square
Location:  City Hall, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 10/2008
Toronto
Prisoners Justice Day 2008, Speakers, Performers and a Candlelight Vigil
33rd annual celebration commemorating the deaths of Edward Nalon and Robert Landers who died in Millhaven solitary confinement on Aug. 10, 1974 and May 21, 1976 respectively and in remembrance of other prisoners who died due to the careless attitude of the prison system. Speakers and performers TBA.

Time:  6:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Outside Toronto Don Jail
Location:  550 Gerrard St. E., Toronto
For information contact:  pjac_committee@yahoo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Law Enforcement & Corrections
Aug 10/2008
to Aug 14/2008
San Diego USA
Solar Energy + Applications 2008
This is a focused program of technical presentations and courses on photovoltaic cell technologies plus R&D of solar concentrators, solar hydrogen and other illumination systems. Leaders in the field will address barriers and solutions for commercialization of solar-generated products.

Venue:  San Diego Convention Centre
Location:  San Diego USA
Website:  http://www.spie.org/solar-energy
For information contact:  customer service@spie.org
Phone:  360-676-3290
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
Aug 11/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto's First Trans Job Fair
Certain employers welcome trans people into the workplace.

Time:  1:30 - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Fred Victor Employment Resource Centre
Location:  100 Lombard St., Suite 102 (Church & Richmond), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Holden, holden@fredvictor.org
Phone:  416-364-8228 ext. 320
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Aug 11/2008
to Aug 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Youth, Camera, Action 2-week enviro-video production camp for 14 - 18 year olds
Youth Camera Action is an environmental video production camp specifically designed for youth 14 - 18 yrs. old. Completed projects premiere as part of the Green Sprouts Youth Filmmakers Showcase at the Planet in Focus International Environmental Film & Video Festival each fall.

Location:  www.planetinfocus.org/yca, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Eva, eva@planetinfocus.org
Phone:  416-531-1769
Categories:   Environment; Skills & Training
Aug 12/2008
London, ON
A Wild Weed Walk and Forage
This herb walk series gives you an opportunity to experience the array of learning opportunities of edible herbs and plant medicine through the various seasons. There are thousasands of edible plants in the world yet fewer than 20 species now provide 90% of our food. However there are hundreds of less well known edible plants that grow all around us many of which are both delicious and nutritious. Also on Aug. 19 & 26

Time:  7 - 9 pm
Venue:  Spirit of the Earth, The Living Centre
Location:  5871 Bells Road, London, ON
Website:  http://www.thelivingcentre.com
For information contact:  info@thelivingcentre.com
Phone:  519-652-9109
Categories:   Nature & Outdoors; Health/Health Care
Aug 13/2008
to Aug 14/2008
Trenton, ON
Biofibres and Building: Sustainable Communities, How Can We Afford Not To?
This year the conference will explore biofibres opportunities and the green building industry with speakers from Canada and Europe.

Venue:  Holiday Inn
Location:  Trenton, ON
Website:  http://www.elorin.ca
For information contact:  Julia Bryan info@elorin.ca
Phone:  613-533-3300 ext.3
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction
Aug 13/2008
to Aug 17/2008
, BC
Natural Building --- Building as if People Mattered
A week of discussion and hands-on practice of natural house building techniques. Each day will contain presentations, discussion and some real physical work to help digest the information. The course is directed at anyone involved with building and it would be beneficial to read "The Art of Natural Building" or "The Handsculpted House".

Venue:  Ecovillage
Location:  near Shawinigan Lake, Vancouver Island, BC
Website:  http://www.ourecovillage.org
For information contact:  Elke Cole info@ourecovillage.org
Categories:   Skills & Training; Environment
Aug 14/2008
various, ON
Blackout Day, Ontario
This is to celebrate the 2003 blackout by "powering down" for the day. The aim is to use less than about 20% power (both privately and commercially) as compared to a normal day.

Venue:  across Ontario
Location:  various, ON
Website:  http://www.blackoutday.ca
Categories:   Environment
Aug 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Citizen's Income Toronto Public Forum
The topic is Citizen's Income, Basic Income, or Guaranteed Annual Income, and the federal political parties, the newsmedia, and the public, are invited to attend. A citizen's income is defined as "a just income paid to everyone without condition and as a right of citizenship".

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Woodsworth College, Rm. 123
Location:  119 St. George Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Tim Rourke hello@citizensincome.ca
Phone:  416-760-6622
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development
Aug 14/2008
to Aug 16/2008
Toronto, ON
The First Movement: How We Forgot Here
The Movement Project invites you to board Ojibway Airlines. While on board, you will be immersed in pulsating multi-artistic memories - a series of arresting multi-media stories that reveal the depths of migration and settlement in Toronto. Visual projections, taiko drumming etc.

Time:  8:00 pm, Aug.17 : 3:00 pm
Venue:  Walnut Studio Loft
Location:  83 Walnut Str., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.themovement project.ca
For information contact:  wemove@themovementproject.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 14/2008
to Aug 17/2008
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Folk Festival
The Ottawa Folk Festival offers an exciting lineup of artists from rising stars to national and international headliners at Britannia Park on the Ottawa River.

Venue:  Britannia Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawafolk.org
For information contact:  festival@ottawafolk.org
Phone:  613-230-8234
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 15/2008
to Aug 17/2008
Intentional Communities Conference
The Intentional Communities Conference is a networking and learning opportunity for anyone interested or involved in cooperative or communal lifestyles. Many workshops and events are planned from collective child raising to community economics to campfires etc. Camping gear is required.

Location:  between Charlottsville and Richmond, USA
Website:  http://www.communitiesconference.org/?q=node/4
Phone:  540-894-5126
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 15/2008
to Aug 17/2008
Owen Sound, ON
Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival - Owen Sound
Festival features Artisan Village, Food Village, First Nations Village, Children's Village plus Folk/Roots/Traditional music on three evening stages.

Location:  Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2973
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 16/2008
Amherst Island, ON
Amherst Island Folk Festival - Stella
This island, south of Kingston, ON, has been a mecca for visual artists for years and has become a welcome point for musicians both from Toronto and Montreal.

Location:  Amherst Island, ON
Website:  http://www.amherstislandfolkfestival.ca
For information contact:  info@amherstislandfolkfestival.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 16/2008
Maberly, ON
Ardoch Algonquin First Nations & Allies Invite You to the Community Men's Drum Awakening & Potluck Dinner at Maberly Town Hall
Drum Workshop starts at 10 am Dinner and Ceremony starts at 6 pm

Time:  6 pm - 8 pm
Venue:  Town Hall
Location:  Maberly, ON
For information contact:  Mitchell Shewell
Phone:  613-548-1500
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples
Aug 16/2008
Bradford, NU
Carrot Fest 2008
A celebration of Bradford's agricultural heritage. The "Mighty Carrot" is honored and its central role in the area's history as Canada's largest carrot producing region.

Venue:  "The Four Corners"- downtown Bradford
Location:  Hwy. 11 & County Rd. 88 (50 km north of Toronto), Bradford, NU
Website:  http://www.town.bradfordwestgwillimbury.on.ca
For information contact:  Cathy Nesbitt cathy@cathyscomposters.com
Phone:  905-775-9495
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Aug 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Eco Savvy Festival
This festival celebrates and recognizes local businesses and community groups that promote eco-friendly practices.

Time:  11 am - 9 pm
Venue:  Mel Lastman Square
Location:  5100 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cathyscomposters.com
For information contact:  cathy nesbitt cathy@cathycomposters.com
Phone:  905-775-9495
Categories:   Environment
Aug 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Poetry Slam @ Drake Hotel Spoken Word Competition
Featuring Cassie Poe and Phoenix from Detroit

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Drake Hotel Underground
Location:  1150 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontopoetryslam.com
Phone:  416-312-3865
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 16/2008
Caledon, ON
Whole Village Ecovillage: Orientation/Tour
Whole Village Orientation meetings are held monthly at Whole Village farm, near Orangeville. This is an opportunity to meet members of this intentional community, tour the farm and Greenhaven, an ecoresidence.

Time:  1:00 - 4 pm
Venue:  Whole Village farm
Location:  Caledon, ON
Website:  http://www.wholevillage.org
For information contact:  info@wholevillage.org
Phone:  519-941-1099
Categories:   Environment; Farming
Aug 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Kensington's Fifth Anniversary of the Blackout Edition
Kensington Market marks the fifth annual blackout with all-acoustic music, kid-powered fun and community meals.

Time:  1:00 - 10:00 pm
Location:  Augusta St., south of College, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.pskensington.ca
Phone:  416-929-4900
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 18/2008
to Aug 20/2008
Oakville, ON
ACER Summer Institute: Environmental Monitoring on your Schoolyard
At our "Our Schoolyard Summer Institute", we teach Teachers how to do environmental monitoring on their schoolyards. It's cross-curricular, hands-on, and important data collection for the international monitoring community.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.measureup.ca/programs.html
For information contact:  Leslie Cauchi ourschoolyard@acer-acre.org
Phone:  905-275-7685
Categories:   Environment
Aug 18/2008
to Aug 20/2008
Kingston, ON
The New Poverty Agenda: Reshaping policies in the 21st century
This annual summer institute brings together senior policymakers and leading researchers to review recent findings and to discuss major directions in social policy. The program explores the new patterns of poverty for key social programs and explores changes which may be required.

Venue:  School of Policy Studies
Location:  138 Union Street, Queen's U., Kingston, ON
For information contact:  Mario Gillis
Phone:  613-533-6217
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Aug 18/2008
to Aug 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Engage, educate, empower - Drama as a tool for social change
This theatre training workshop, offered by Mixed Company Theatre, helps participants gain a fresh perspective on improvisation, workplace challenges, trust and team building, lobbying for change and dealing with social and personal issues.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Mixed Company Theatre
Location:  157 Carlton Str., Suite 201, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.mixedcompanytheatre.com
For information contact:  info@mixedcompanytheatre.com
Phone:  416-515-8080
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Arts & Culture
Aug 18/2008
to Aug 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Computation Computer Recycling Event
Environmentally friendly way to dispose of unwanted computer equipment. The event is free with some exceptions.

Time:  10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Computation Ltd
Location:  280 Jane St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.computation.to
For information contact:  Dennis Maslo dmaslo@computation.to
Phone:  416-629-5667
Categories:   Environment
Aug 20/2008
to Aug 24/2008
Frederickton, NB
Solar Energy Society of Canada & Canadian Solar Buildings Research Network Conference
33rd Annual Conference of the Solar Energy Society of Canada & 3rd Canadian Solar Buildings Research Conference Aug. 20 - 22, 2008 Network Research Meeting: Aug.23 - 24, 2008

Location:  Frederickton, NB
Website:  http://www.sesci.ca/conference.html www. solarbuildings ca/en/c
Categories:   Environment
Aug 21/2008
to Aug 23/2008
Peterborough, ON
Peterborough Folk Festival
Music, food, crafts, Children's Village, community groups and more.

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://www.ptbofolkfest.ca
For information contact:  ptbofolkfest.ca
Phone:  705-749-3220
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 21/2008
to Aug 24/2008
, ON
2008 Social Justice Summer Retreat
This years's theme is: "From Poverty to Power" ; based on last year's program the Retreat Working Group will be offering a popular educational program for those 12 - 17 years of age.

Venue:  Camp Arowhon
Location:  Algonquin Park, ON
Website:  http://www.socialjustice.org
For information contact:  rachel@socialjustice.org
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 21/2008
to Aug 25/2008
Vancouver, BC
Youth Summit on Sustainable Urban Transportation
The Youth Summit creates an opportunity for delegates to: -discover the role of transit, walking and cycling in fostering urban sustainability -learn about best pesticides to use in an urban setting -initiate a mentor assisted project relating to sustainable transportation -build a network of contacts and have fun

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel
Aug 22/2008
Toronto, ON
The World According to Monsanto - now in theatres - plus related news, resources & organizations
Monsanto is the world leader in genetically modified organisms (GMO's) as well as one of the most controversial corporations in industrial history, having created some very toxic products. Presently it is trying to attain market supremacy with genetically modified seeds that resist its latest pesticide: Roundup. Showings at the Royal, Toronto and at the Vancity, Vancouver.

Venue:  Royal Theatre
Location:  608 College Str., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-534-5252
Categories:   Environment
Aug 22/2008
to Aug 23/2008
Brampton, ON
Project CHIRP: Creating Habitat in Residential Areas and Parkland
This event includes: -Tour of the first Canadian Wildlife Association certified backyard songbird habitat - Also refueling station for migratory birds -Songbird pond and plant species which attract songbirds -Merits of green roofs

Time:  1 pm - 2 pm
Venue:  Sheridan College
Location:  Brampton, ON
For information contact:  projectchirp@rogers.com
Phone:  416-236-7234
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors
Aug 22/2008
to Aug 24/2008
Pefferlaw
Eaglewood Folk Festival
This small and intimate festival boasts a 19-year tradition of presenting the best Canadian songwriters and has a long history of great campfire jams.

Venue:  Eaglewood Resort
Location:  Pefferlaw
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  705-437-4347
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 22/2008
to Aug 24/2008
Oshweken, ON
Peace and Friendship Gathering, Oshweken, Six Nations Territory
The primary focus of the festival will be a series of workshops, talks and presentations related to indigenous sovereignty, environmental politics and issues of anti-racism and social justice.

Location:  Oshweken, ON
For information contact:  Ken Hill peaceandfriendshipgathering@gmail.com
Phone:  519-445-2403
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 22/2008
to Aug 24/2008
Saskatoon
We Are Many: A Festival
This Festival uses the energy and spirit of the arts - music, theater, dance, literature, and visual art - to enrich and strengthen commitment to, and understanding of, environmentally sustainable living. The following will be featured: arts exhibits and performances, hands- on workshops and symposia on the whats, hows and whys of sustainability.

Venue:  Diefenbaker Park and Prairieland Exhibition Centre
Location:  Saskatoon
Website:  http://www.wearemanyfestival.com/
For information contact:  Ellen Quigley ellen@wearemanyfestival.com
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture
Aug 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Farm to Fork Festival
Local producers will bring their fare, local chefs will be working their magic and you and yours can pitch in to make a wide range of tasty treats from scratch.

Time:  10 am - 2 pm
Venue:  Evergreen Brick Works
Location:  Don Valley, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.evergreen.ca/rethinkspace/?p=285
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Farming
Aug 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Kapisanan Philippine Centre's 3rd Annual Filipino Arts Festival: KULTRA
Spoken word/music performances in the park, arts & crafts, Pinoy street food?! fishballs. Play Filipino playwrights & actors, short films by Filipino filmmakers.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  KPC at Bellevue Square Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Caroline Mangosing
Phone:  416-708-2796
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 23/2008
Vancouver, BC
Sustainable Lighting: Sustainable Building Centre Guest Lecture
Green energy lighting products will be on hand to show what they look like, what type of light they produce and energy saved. Professional speakers give presentations with respect to latest trends.

Venue:  Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Location:  1575 Johnston St., Granville Island, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  info@sustainablebuildingcentre.com
Phone:  604-682-5960
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Aug 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Women's Bookstore Celebrates 35 years
Celebration includes all the store's present and past employees, dj's Nik Rice and No Capitalista, tribute to past employees, fun prizes and give-aways and a silent auction.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Janet info@womensbookstore.com
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Green Energy Introductory Seminar
The Green Energy Introductory Seminar (GEI) is a one day workshop that gives an overview of general concepts, resources, technologies and practices of Green Energy for domestic use. Domestic solar hot water, pool heating and wind power will be discussed. $75 per session.

Time:  10 am - 4pm
Venue:  Kortright Centre for Conservation
Location:  9550 Pine Valley Dr., Woodbridge, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.kortright.org
For information contact:  cmacgillivray@trca.on.ca
Phone:  416-667-6295
Categories:   Environment
Aug 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Writing Outside The Margins
Church and Wellesley streets will be taken over by queer literary arts. Last year, 7000 visitors flocked to this site to hear some of Canada's and the world's best queer writers.

Venue:  Church & Wellesley Streets
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Brandon Sawh brandon.sawh@xtra.ca
Phone:  416-644-5204
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual
Aug 25/2008
to Aug 28/2008
, NS
Ecotopia: Environmental Action for Youth ages 14 - 18
Ecotopia is a 4 day event of environmental gathering for Atlantic youth to take part in skill building workshops on leadership, ecological footprint, climate change, traditional knowledge, etc.

Venue:  St. Margaret's Bay
Location:  NS
Website:  http://www.sierraclub.ca/atlantic
For information contact:  Maryam Adrangi maryama@sierra club.ca
Phone:  902-444-3113
Categories:   Environment; Education
Aug 26/2008
Halifax, NS
Benefit concert for peace: Errol Lee
Errol's music and his positive messages are about honesty, empathy, respect and optimism. All proceeds will go to the Centre for Development and Peace Education in Sierra Leone and West Africa.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Citadel High School Cafeteria
Location:  1855 Trollope St., Halifax, NS
For information contact:  info@peacefulschoolsinternational
Phone:  1-866--532-0228
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 26/2008
to Sep 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Ashkenaz Festival
This biannual event is the world's largest celebration of Klezmer music and Yiddish/Jewish culture. The show will include a wide range of Yiddish culture, from the most traditional to the cutting edge contemporary.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ashkenazfestival.com
For information contact:  sam@ashkenazfestival.com
Phone:  416-979-9901
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Planning meetings for Take Back The Night
28th annual Take Back the Night happening. This year's theme is: "Surviving Our HerStories"; every woman's daily survivorship experience needs to be recognized. Planning meeting dates to be provided.

Venue:  Queen West Community Centre at Grange Park
Location:  98 McCaul Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Deb
Phone:  416-597-1171 ext.230
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 29/2008
to Aug 31/2008
Grafton, ON
ShelterValley Folk Festival - Grafton
A grassroots family weekend of art, wellness, sustainable living, harvest foods and the finest in Folk, Roots and Blues music.

Location:  Grafton, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com
For information contact:  info@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-377-9556
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 29/2008
to Sep 2/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Walk4Justice
Over the past 40 years, hundreds and hundreds of indigenous women have gone missing or been murdered in Turtle Island. Walk4Justice is a group of native women who left Vancouver, BC on June 21, 2008 and are marching to Ottawa to demand a response versus violence against indigenous women.

Venue:  Vancouver to Ottawa
Location:  Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  nomoresilence@riseup.net
Categories:   Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Women
Aug 29/2008
to Sep 21/2008
Vancouver, BC
Bard on the Beach - Shakespeare Festival
In Vanier Park, on the beach, against a backdrop of mountains, ocean and sky, are four of Shakespear's plays presented. The stages are set out of the back of open tents and thus the theatrical plays: Twelfth Night, The Tempest, King Lear and Titus Andronicus will be enjoyed by many on this, the 19th year of the Bard on the Beach Skakespeare Festival.

Time:  Evening and matinea performances
Venue:  Vanier Park, on thebeach
Location:  Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC
Phone:  1-877-739-0559
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 30/2008
to Sep 1/2008
Toronto, ON
3-day novel contest
The 3-Day Novel Contest is a thrill, a grind, and an awesome creative experience. It has inspired thousands of first drafts and countless good ideas. How many crazed plotlines, coffee-stained pages, pangs of doubt and moments of genius will this year’s contest bring ? And whforthat will you think up under pressure. First prize: publication, 2nd prize: $500

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.3daynovel.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 30/2008
to Sep 1/2008
Clairville, NB
The Green Festival - NewBrunswick
The event will include booths manned by environmental groups, selling of green products, energy and water saving, crafts, antiques, hay rides, etc. This family oriented tradeshow is in aid of Totem Wildlife & Children's Charity.

Venue:  Clairville
Location:  Clairville, NB
Website:  http://thegreenfestival.googlepages.com/
For information contact:  Peter and Rachel James pgajames@nb.sympatico.ca
Phone:  1-506-785-6685
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment
Sep 1/2008
to Sep 5/2008
Valencia
European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
This is the twenty third European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference & Exhibition which brings together research and development experts, industry, utilities, political actors, architects and end-users. This global forum is important to foster the sustainable future of solar, photovoltaic technology

Venue:  Convention and Exhibition Centre
Location:  Spain, Valencia
Website:  http://www.photovoltaic-conference.com
For information contact:  pv.conference@wip-munich.de
Phone:  +49-89 720 12 735
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Sep 1/2008
to Oct 31/2008
Women's History Month
Since 1992, Women's History Month highlights the contributions of women to Canadian society and recognizes the achievements of women as a vital part of the Canadian Heritage.

Venue:  across Canada
For information contact:  information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Women
Sep 1/2008
to Nov 30/2008
, ON
Celebration of Trail
Trail events, eastern Ontario, promote healthy lifestyles, healthy economies and opportunities to explore Ontario's wonderful trails.

Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.celebrationoftrails.ca
For information contact:  Barrie Martin barrie.martin@sympatico.ca
Phone:  705-754-3436
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Nature & Outdoors; Tourism & Hospitality Industry
Sep 3/2008
Toronto, ON
Rising energy prices, energy efficiency and your home
Making homes more energy efficient to save money: have any questions answered by Village Technologies and Energuy experts.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Ralph Thornton Centre
Location:  756 Queen St. E., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.villagetechnologies.ca
For information contact:  Gabriel Draven gabriel@villagetechnologies.ca
Phone:  416-465-0729
Categories:   Environment
Sep 3/2008
to Nov 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Course on Globalization & World Inequality
Includes the following topics: The origins of global equality: from Columbus to the World Bank; Imperialism: How the US maintains its Empire; Rebels and Guerrillas..., Child labour and extreme poverty... and more.

Time:  Wed. nights, 7 - 10 pm
Venue:  OISE, U of Toronto
Location:  St. George Subway, Bloor/Bedtord Rd., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.workereducation01@yahoo.ca
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 4/2008
to Sep 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto International Film Festival
Screenings of international films of note.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tiff08.ca
Phone:  416-967-7371
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International
Sep 5/2008
Hamilton, ON
The politics of health in the occupied Palestinian Territories
Dr. Rita Giacaman, Professor of Public Health, Institute of Community and Public Health, Birzeit University will speak on the politics of health in occupied Palestine. Her talk will focus on the way in which health conditions in the occupied territories were shaped and modified by the extraordinary conditions of 60 years of conflict with Israel, extreme dependence on international and humanitarian aid, and, more recently, inter-Palestinian fighting. As judged by the available data, population health has been deteriorating since the mid-1990s.

Time:  12:45 - 1:45
Venue:  McMaster University
Location:  MDCL 3020, Hamilton, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Sep 5/2008
to Sep 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Annual Vegetarian Food Fair @ Harbourfront Centre
This is the Toronto Vegetarian Association's 24th Vegetarian Food Fair which includes 100 exhibitors, a wide variety of presentations and demos and finally a plethora of new and old dishes and products prepared according to vegetarian guidelines.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  235 Queen's Quay West (at Lower Simcoe), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.veg.ca/content/view/52/83/
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 5/2008
to Sep 7/2008
Ottawa, ON
SimplyRaw Festival & Raw Lifestyles Film Festival
This festival includes: -Raw speakers Matt Monarch, Angela Stokes, etc. -Raw food prep demos & workshops; raw food exhibitors, raw vegan pie contest

Venue:  Central Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.simplyraw.ca/festival08/
For information contact:  festival@simplyraw.ca
Phone:  613-234-0806
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 6/2008
Vancouver, BC
Neighbourhood Day
A free family gathering with children's rides, barbeque, local firms manning donation booths and a much more.

Time:  11:30 am - 3:00 pm
Venue:  West End Community Centre
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  CatherineCrough
Phone:  604-257-8349
Categories:   Social Services; Arts & Culture
Sep 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Book Sale at The Cabbagetown Festival
Each year, thousands of new books are donated by local Canadian Publishers and sold at significantly discounted prices to book lovers and supporters of WLC in order to further the cause of world literacy.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Cabbagetown
Location:  Parliament & Carlton Streets, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.worldlit.ca.booksalesandfestivals
For information contact:  Shawna Rathburn shawna@worldlit.ca
Phone:  416-977-0008
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Education; Social Services
Sep 8/2008
International Literacy Day
This event celebrates and promotes an increase in reading and writing skills among Canadians.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.cfs.nrcan.gc.ca
For information contact:  Kelly Morrison, Office, Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, kelly.m
Phone:  819-953-6967
Categories:   Education; Skills & Training
Sep 9/2008
to Sep 10/2008
Toronto, ON
Green Building Festival & Conference (4th Annual)
This trade show features the best green building projects, practitioners and products in Canada.

Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  650 Dixon Rd. (Hwy 401/Hwy 27), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenbuildingfest.com
For information contact:  Jeff Ranson jeff@innovolve.com
Phone:  416-364-0050 ext. 303
Categories:   Environment; Building & Construction
Sep 10/2008
Toronto, ON
Public Event: Venezuela and Bolivia: People Against Empire
An open forum on the achievements of popular movements in Latin America. Guest speakers: Dr. Maria Paez Victor, Venezuelan sociologist Cynthia Cisneros Fajardo, Indigenous journalist, activist and participant in the Aug. 10 referendum in Bolivia

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Center for Social Justice
Location:  489 College Street, one block west of Bathurst, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  suzanneweiss63@yahoo.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Sep 10/2008
Vancouver, BC
Ronald Wright
Award winning author Ronald Wright presents his thought provoking new book: "What Is America? A Short History of the New World Order". A passionate look at the world's most influential nation; also Wright asks some critical questions about a superpower whose fate now seems to be in the balance.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Sep 11/2008
Toronto, ON
Centre for Women's Studies in Education (CWSE)OISE/UT Open House
Open House for CWSE at OISE of University of Toronto

Time:  4:30 - 6:30 pm
Venue:  OISE, Room 2-225
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women; Education
Sep 11/2008
Vancouver, BC
Jonathan Harrington
The author (Jonathan Harrington) presents eco-change concepts in such a way that they are easily understood.

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Public Library, Central Branch, Alma VanDusan Room
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Environment; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Sep 11/2008
to Sep 20/2008
Halifax, NS
Atlantic Film Festival (AFF)
In addition to screening films from around the world and across Canada, and providing a platform for showcasing the finest Atlantic Canadian films, AFF programmers scour the world for unique films for an AFF audience. Whether it’s inspiring documentaries, offbeat film noir, the latest Hollywood has to offer or beautifully crafted animation, there will be a favourite film for everyone

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticfilm.com
Phone:  902-422-3456
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Sep 12/2008
Toronto, ON
9/11 "Truther" Conspiracy Theory Debate & Discussion
Debate and Discussion about whether the 9/11 catastrophe was an "inside job" (conspiracy) or not. The debate will be between William Mount and John Ray representing the conventional side and Doug Plumb and Michael Keefer, as "truthers" or believers in the conspiracy theory.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry Ontario
Location:  216 Beverly Street (Continuation of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   International; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Sep 12/2008
to Sep 14/2008
Halifax, NS
Strategic Partners
September 12 – 14, 2008, we will celebrate the Strategic Partners 11th international co-production market. Focusing on film and television, SP annually selects 200 producers, investors, sales agents, agencies, broadcasters and distributors from around the world to participate, with specific delegations from our featured spotlight countries, Argentina, Brazil and Mexico along with delegations from our anchor countries of the US, UK and Canada

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.atlanticfilm.com
Phone:  902-420-4571
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Business & Economics
Sep 13/2008
North Bay, ON
Can-Change Festival
North Bay's second environmental festival. Local vendors selling environmentally friendly products. Live music and various events. Free information for the public.

Time:  noon - midnight
Venue:  Noth Bay Waterfront
Location:  North Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.canchangefestival.tk/
For information contact:  Christina Vardy can.change@hotmail.com
Categories:   Environment
Sep 13/2008
to Sep 14/2008
Orangeville, ON
EcoEnergy Expo (Sat & Sun)
This expo will feature alternative energy, energy conservation and environmental options for consumers.

Venue:  Orangeville
Location:  Orangeville, ON
Website:  http://www.ecoexpo.ca/ www.aramanthlionsclub.com
Categories:   Environment
Sep 13/2008
to Sep 14/2008
Mississauga, ON
Fall Folk Festival & Environmental Fair
Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Bradley Museum
Location:  1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Kelly Kubik kelly.kubik@mississauga.ca
Phone:  905-615-4860 ext. 2111
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment
Sep 13/2008
to Sep 14/2008
Mississauga, ON
Fall Folk Festival & Environmental Fair
Family weekend of folk music and hands-on environmental exploration

Time:  11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Bradley Museum
Location:  1620 Orr Road, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Kelly Kubik kelly.kubik@mississauga.ca
Phone:  905-615-4860 ext.2111
Categories:   Environment; Music
Sep 14/2008
Terry Fox Run
First held in 1981, the Terry Fox run is an annual fundraising event.

Venue:  various cities in Canada
Website:  http://www.terryfoxrun.org/english/home/default.asp?s=1
For information contact:  national@terrifoxrun.org
Phone:  604-701-0246
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Sep 14/2008
to Sep 17/2008
Mississauga, ON
69th Annual Educational Conference of the CIPHI ON Branch
This event is for public health professionals. Two keynote speakers are: Michael "Pinball" Clemons (Toronto Argonanauts Football) Gord Miller (Environmental Commissioner of Ontario)

Venue:  Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://www.peelregion.ca/health/ciphi
Phone:  905-791-7800
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Sep 15/2008
Vancouver, BC
Stephen Hammond: Is Human Rights History?
Stephen Hammond will discuss exerpts from his new book: "Steps in the Rights Direction:365 Human Rights Celebrations and Tragedies that Inspired Canada and the World".

Time:  7:30 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch, Alice MacKay Room
Location:  350 W. Georgia Str., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Community Relations Office
Phone:  604-331-4044
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Sep 17/2008
Calgary, AB
WordFest: Banff-Calgary International Writers Festival presents Miriam Toews
Featured is Miriam Toew's new book: The Flying Troutman which is about the redemption of a family out of kilter trhrough a road trip. She has won the Governer General's Literary Award for Fiction, the John Hirsch Award and other prestigious awards

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  John Dutton Theatre, Central Library
Location:  616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
For information contact:  Banff-Calgary International Writer's Festival
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Sep 17/2008
to Sep 19/2008
Beaupre, near Quebec City, QC
Composting 2008
Annual National Conference 2008

Venue:  Chateau Mont-Sainte-Anne
Location:  500 Boul. Du Beau Pre, Beaupre, near Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.compost.org
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Sep 17/2008
to Sep 21/2008
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa International Animation Festival
This event will include: - film screenings - workshops and panels - animation school fair - animators for hire - special events

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawa.awn.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Sep 18/2008
Montreal, QC
Anti-colonial films - under the stars!
Join us under the moon in downtown Montreal for a triple-bill of documentary films, depicting communities engaged in struggles against land theft and colonialism in Palestine and Canada. bring your own: blankets, lawn-chairs, cushy seats featuring the screenings of 1) Blockade! Algonquins Defend the Forest, 1990, 26 mins. Directed by Boyce Richardson 2) Against All Odds: the Algonquins of Barriere Lake, 2008, 40 min. Directed by Peter Vicaire & others 3) Palestine Blues, 2006, 72 min. Directed by Nida Sinnokrot free, but donation encouraged

Time:  7:30 (rain-date, same time Sunday)
Venue:  In the lot beside la Insoumise
Location:  2035 St-Laurent. between Ontario and Sherbrooke metro St-Laurent, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://tadamon.resist.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International; Native Peoples
Sep 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Banned Book Day (Part of CFI's Ongoing Campaign for Free Expression)
Vibrant discussion on censorship and free speech in Canada based on readings from banned books such as: To Kill A Mockingbird, The Golden Compass, The King's Daughter, The Turner Diaries and others.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverly Str. (Contin. of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Sep 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Film Screening, The Enemies of Reason
This film probes and questions the validity of so called "spirit communication" between the living and the dead, bending of metral objects with mind power alone, acupuncture, etc. It presents some of the victims of hoaxes and interviews Steve Fuller, Deepak Chopra, Satish Kumar and Derren Brown

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverly Street (Contin. of St. George), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@centerforinquiry.net
Phone:  416-402-8856
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; International
Sep 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Idealist Toronto Grad Fair
Mid-career, new and aspiring social change professionals, that is those seeking a carreer in social change organizations are invited to this career fair.

Time:  5:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, The Great Hall, Main Floor
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, U of Toronto campus, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.snipurul.com/to08gf
For information contact:  jung@idealist.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 18/2008
to Sep 20/2008
Quebec City, QC
Sustainable Production and Consumption: From Corporate Governance to Citizen-Consumers
An international conference to examine how locally and globally public authorities can encourage especially small and medium sized businesses, to incorporate sustainable production and consumption technologies into their activities. The conference also wishes to consider whether current laws and regulations adequately protect consumers against deceptive information regarding the "sustainable" qualities and characteristics of the products they consume. Many other matters are also included.

Venue:  Alphonse-Desjardins Pavilion, Laval University
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.colloque2008cede.fd.ulaval.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 18/2008
to Sep 21/2008
Barrie, ON
Conference: The Association of Central Canada Broadcast Engineers, Technologists and Technicians Inc.(CCBE)
Topics of interest to members.

Venue:  Horseshoe Resort
Location:  Barrie, Barrie, ON
Website:  http://www.ccbe.ca
For information contact:  Joanne Firminger information@ccbe.ca
Phone:  800-481-4649
Categories:   Communications Industry & Technology
Sep 18/2008
to Sep 21/2008
Edmonton, AB
Refugee Camp in the Heart of Edmonton
This is an exhibit, an actual reconstruction of a refugee camp, where MSF professionals (doctors, nurses, logisticians) guide the public through the authentic exhibit and thus foster awareness of a refugee's (internally displaced person) plight in securing shelter, food, water, medical care.

Venue:  downtown
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.eventbrite.com/event
Phone:  1-800-982-7903
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Harvest Moon Gala
Games of Chance... Dance...Cash Bar...Silent Auction...Prizes and Much More! A donation may be made to the Senior Link Foundation.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Hunt Club
Location:  1355 Kingston Rd., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-691-7407 ext. 676
Categories:   Seniors; Health/Health Care
Sep 19/2008
to Sep 21/2008
Ancaster, ON
The Geography of Hope - KAIROS Regional Meeting, with Chris Turner (Sept 19 - 21)
Workshops and sessions on fair trade, ecology, and welcoming new members will accompany worship and lots of opportunity for networking.

Venue:  Mount Mary Immaculate Retreat Centre
Location:  Ancaster, Ancaster, ON
Website:  http://www.kairoscanada.org
Categories:   Religious; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 20/2008
to Sep 28/2008
TD Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
An invitation for all Canadians to clean up shorelines of rivers, lakes, streams, ocean shorelines. It has become one of the largest direct action environmental events in Canada. Coordinators will be suppllied with free cleanup kits.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.vanaqua.org/cleanup
For information contact:  shorelinecleanup@vanaqua.org
Phone:  1-877-427-2422
Categories:   Environment
Sep 21/2008
to Sep 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Car-Free Day (Toronto, Mississauga and other cities Worldwide)
For Mississauga the Car-Free Day is : Sept. 21, 2008 For Toronto the Car-Free Day is: Sept. 22, 2008 There will be displays, performances, live music on a car-free Yonge street in order to raise awareness concerning cars polluting the air.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Cities around the World
Location:  Toronto & Mississauga, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://wwwontariosierraclub.ca/events/index.php?id=1288 or 1287
Categories:   Environment
Sep 21/2008
to Sep 23/2008
St. John's, NL
26th Annual Conference and Trade Show for Teasury and Finance Professionals
This event has six well-known keynote speakers and numerous presentations relating to financial matters, local, North American and global in scope.

Venue:  Delta St. John's Hotel & Conference Centre
Location:  St. John's, NL
Website:  http://www.tmac.ca/conference
Categories:   Investment, Finance, Insurance; Business & Economics
Sep 21/2008
to Sep 27/2008
National Forest Week
The purpose is to raise the awareness of Canadians of their country's rich forest heritage.

Venue:  across Canada
For information contact:  Sylvie Provenzano, NRCan
Phone:  613-992-5285
Categories:   Education; Nature & Outdoors
Sep 22/2008
Charlottetown, PE
Living on Earth International Book Tour, with Mike Nickerson
Human activity cannot grow forever on a finite planet. When enough people realize this, the conventional wisdom will shift. Mike Nickerson, sustainability educator and author of "Life, Money and Illusion" is on an international tour to spread his message.

Time:  11:30 am, ES Course
Venue:  University of Prince Edward Island
Location:  Charlottetown, Charlottetown, PE
Website:  http://www.SustainWellBeing.ca
For information contact:  Donna Dillman dillman54@sympatico.ca
Phone:  613-259-9988
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 23/2008
Truro, NS
If Women Counted _ Film Screening & Discussion
The powerful documentary: "Who's Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies and Global Economics" (1995) penetrates to the heart of the global, ecological and social crisis that afflicts the world. Discussion about women's role in society, in business and in politics will be led by Tamara Lorincz, Executive Director of the Nova Scotia Environmental Network.

Time:  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Nova Scotia Community College
Location:  Arthur Street, Truro, NS
Website:  http://www.nsen.ca
For information contact:  nsen@cen-rce.org
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 23/2008
Toronto, ON
Working Together to Create a Sustainable World: The Necessary Revolution
It is imperative that a corporate world emerge whereby excess energy is shared, buildings that produce more enegy than they use be designed and built, and that for example companies such as Costco, Nike, BP etc. form partnerships with environmental and social organizations to ensure better stewardship of earth's resources. It is this theme that Peter Senge and Bryan Smith reveal in their book: "The Necessary Revolution".

Time:  11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Venue:  York University, N201 SSB
Location:  Toronto, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Mary Amati mamati@schulich.yorku.ca
Phone:  416-736-5268
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 23/2008
to Sep 26/2008
Sherwood Park, AB
Canadian Urban Forest Conference (Sept 23 -26)
Urban forests are benefiting our communities. "People who will not sustain trees will soon live in a world which cannot sustain people" - Bryce Nelson Conference highlights: carbon neutral event; world class speakers; children's tree conference; networking with fellow professionals.

Venue:  Sherwood Park
Location:  Sherwood Park, AB
Website:  http://www.cufc8.ca
Categories:   Environment
Sep 24/2008
Oakville, ON
Bears and Doves: Peace Public Forum on the Struggle for Peace and Democracy in Russia
Ms. Metta Spencer will talk about her soon to be published new book titled "Bears and Doves" which shows the impact of the international peace movement on Soviet military policies

Time:  7 pm 9 pm
Venue:  St. Jude's Anglican Church
Location:  160 William Str., Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.oakvillepeacecentre.org
For information contact:  info@oakvillepeacecentre.org
Phone:  905-849-5501
Categories:   International; Military; Politics & Political Organizations
Sep 24/2008
Toronto, ON
No One Is Illegal Presents Speakings and Film Screening of "Crossing Arizona"
This film describes the desperate plight of those crossing the treacherous Arizona Desert looking for work or searching for relatives. The rising death toll has resulted in sometimes compromised feelings about human rights, culture, class, labor and national security

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Bahen Centre, Rm. 1180
Location:  40 St. George Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://toronto.nooneisillegal.org
For information contact:  nooneisillegal@riseup.net
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 24/2008
Toronto, ON
The Bond Between Us
Evening of readings, discussion, visual imagery and celebration with authors Rob Laidlaw, Elizabeth Abbot, Else Poulsen. Official release of Rob Laidlaw's new book: " Wild Animals in Captivity".

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  George Ignatieff
Location:  15 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.zoocheck.com
Phone:  416-285-1744
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 24/2008
Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
The Story of Stuff: Toward Sustainable Consumption and Production - Film and Discussion
The Story of Stulff is a fast paced look at our production/consumption patterns. A huge number of environmental and social issues are exposed and the ensuing discussion is to address sustainability in our lifestyles.

Time:  6:30 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Musquodoboit Harbour Public Library
Location:  Village Plaza, 7900 #7 Highway, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
For information contact:  nsen@cen-rce.org
Phone:  902-454-6846
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 24/2008
to Sep 27/2008
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Film and Television Forum
The Forum's program content continues to provide smart, serious, challenging and timely discussions ranging from the ever-prevalent issue of viral marketing and digital distribution to finding that elusive co-production partner. The 2008 Vancouver Film and Television Forum will continue to host an unprecedented line-up of multiple award-winning speakers from some of the most celebrated, successful and critically acclaimed films and TV shows of this millennium

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.viff.org/forum
Phone:  604-685-3547
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Business & Economics
Sep 25/2008
Halifax, NS
How Nuclear Energy and Global Warming Affect Your Health - with Dr. Helen Caldicott
Dr. Helen Caldicott, internationally acclaimed nuclear activist, author and nobel Prize nominee will be speaking on the above issues in Halifax.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  McNally Theatre, St. Mary's University
Location:  923 Robie Street, Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.pgs.ca
For information contact:  pgsadmin@web.ca
Phone:  613-233-1982
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care
Sep 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Israeli Occupation on Trial
For over 3 years, the residents of Bil'in Village have resisted Israeli confiscation of their land. In July, 2008, the Palestinian Village of Bil'in launched a lawsuit in Quebec Superior Court against two Montreal companies: Green Mount International Inc. and Green Park International Inc. The two companies are accused of building condominiums on Palestinian land under Israeli military occupation: actions that are strictly illegal under international, Canadian and Quebec law. The lawsuit launched in Canada is an important new element to this remarkable campaign. Lawyer Mark Arnold will explain the details of this important legal action.

Time:  7:30pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cjpme.ca
For information contact:  mailto:cjpme@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Sep 25/2008
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Clean Air Summit
Energetic panel discussion by area doctors and councillers regarding Ottawa's air quality and related concerns especially as regards to effects on asthma.

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Irving Greenberg Theatre
Location:  1233 Wellington Street W., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  catherine.henry (at) ottawa.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care
Sep 25/2008
Ajax, ON
Transforming Transportation Conference & Exhibition
This event is designed to showcase cutting edge innovations and concepts in energy and transportation. Speakers will include provincial and federal ministers of Research and Innovation and top consultants and experts in the areas of transportation and alternative fuels policy and future use. An announcement from Ont. Power Generation will be made.

Venue:  Ajax Convention Centre
Location:  Ajax, Ajax, ON
Website:  http://www.dsea.ca
For information contact:  Kathleen Pierce kpearce@dsea.ca
Phone:  905-666-6259
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Transportation & Travel
Sep 25/2008
to Sep 26/2008
Red Lake, ON
A Sustainable Economic North: Red Lake Eco Conference
Conference to address how a northern community like Red Lake can become "sustainably green". Experts in recycling, building materials, climate change, building practices etc. will give presentations.

Venue:  Red Lake District High
Location:  Red Lake, Red Lake, ON
For information contact:  Katherine Mochrie imochrie@sympatico.ca
Phone:  807-662-1149
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Sep 25/2008
to Sep 27/2008
Halifax, NS
The Prescription for Survival: The Physician in the Global Village
Conference examines health effects of human rights violations: chemical waste, war, energy resource depletion etc. Dr. Helen Caldicott (anti-nuclear activist) and Gil Penalosa (Walk and Bike for Life) are keynote speakers.

Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.pgs.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 25/2008
to Sep 28/2008
, NL
EEcom08: An Environmental Learning Gathering in Gros Morne National Park
Hands-on, participatory, multi-sensory sessions and workshops (indoors or out, rain or shine) related to environmental issues.

Venue:  Gros Morne National Park
Location:  NL
Website:  http://www.eecom.org or www.gosemornegatherings.com
Categories:   Environment
Sep 25/2008
to Oct 10/2008
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver International Film Festival
VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America. We screen about 350 films, most of them twice, on 10 screens over 16 days. The international line-up includes, in addition to many undiscovered gems, the pick of the world's top film fests.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.viff.org
Phone:  604-685-0262
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Sep 26/2008
Vancouver, ON
The state of the media today: A discussion on creating alternative media sources
This is an evening of discussion with local and international independent journalists to talk about the state of the media in Vancouver and internationally today.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Centre for Socialist Education
Location:  706 Clarke Drive (at Georgia Street), Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  bclac1998@gmail.com
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 26/2008
to Sep 28/2008
, ON
Council of Outdoor Educators of Ontario Annual Conference (COEO)
COEO Conference 2008

Venue:  near Algonquin Park
Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.coeo.org
Categories:   Education
Sep 26/2008
to Sep 28/2008
Vancouver, BC
Earthsave Canada Taste of Health Food & Lifestyle Festival
This festival includes exhibits, workshops, presentations, veggie food court, cooking demos all designed to showcase plant-based products. Discover a wholesome, sustainable, vegetarian lifestyle.

Time:  10:30 am - 6:00 pm; Friday 6 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  Croatian Cultural centre
Location:  3250 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  tasteofhealth@earthsave.ca
Phone:  604-731-5885
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Oshawa, ON
2nd Annual Stellar Literaray Festival
Poetry contest winners will receive small monetary prizes and certificate. This is a celebration of writers, poets, story tellers, illustrators, playwrites and songwriters. Live readings and storytellings.

Time:  11 am - 6 pm
Venue:  Oshawa Valley Botanical Garden
Location:  155 Arena St., Oshawa, ON
Website:  http://www.stellarliteraryfestival.com
For information contact:  Stella Ducker
Phone:  905-721-2232
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture
Sep 27/2008
Calgary, ON
EcoLiving Fair & Speaker Series
New green technologies, new products and services are offered at the fair; display booths and presentations are offered to communicate the new environmentally friendly message and technology.

Time:  9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Centre for Continuous Learning, Mount Royal college
Location:  4825 Mount Royal Gate SW, Calgary, ON
Website:  http://www.ecolivingfair.ca
For information contact:  Judi Vandenbrink info@ecolivingfair.ca
Phone:  403-288-6046
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Sep 27/2008
Hamilton, ON
Fix Our Wold Festival - First Annual
This event is to bring together organizations, groups, clubs, youth social justice groups, bands etc. to motivate and mobilize the community in areas of peace/conflict, poverty, environment, climate change, HIV etc. both locally and globally.

Venue:  Gage Park
Location:  Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.fixourworld.ca
For information contact:  llanigan@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Sep 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Mass protests supporting public health care
To protest lack of progress relating to health issues such as minimum standards for nursing homes, serious hospital cuts, more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs etc.

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Metro Hall Square
Location:  near Wellington and John Streets, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, ON
Mass protests supporting public health care
Protests in Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury and Thunder Bay The OHC protests are due to the following issues: -closed door meetings of McGuinty governement with private interests relating to the future of homecare; lack of public consultations -minimum standards in long term care homes have not been addressed by the government -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movementsof services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, Thunder Bay
Location:  Toronto- Metro Hall, Windsor- Dieppe Park, Kingston- McBurney Park, Sudbury- Tom Davies Square, Thunder Bay- Paterson Park, Toronto, Windsor, Kingston, Sudbury, ON
For information contact:  Ontario Health Coalition ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Windsor, ON
Mass protests supporting public health care
Mass protests over the following health related issues: -closed door meetings with private interests on the future of health care; no public consultations -government promised minimum standards for long term care homes still lacking -more P3 privatized hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Dieppe Park
Location:  Riverside Dr. and Ferry St. (culminates at DwightDuncan's Office), Windsor, ON
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Sudbury, ON
Mass protests supporting public health care
Mass protests due to the following health issues: -closed door government meetings with private parties relating to the future of homecare; no public consultations -government promised minimum long term care standards still lacking -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Tom Davies Square
Location:  Brady and Minto Sts., Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Thunder Bay, ON
Mass protests supporting public health care
Mass protests due to following health related issues: -closed door meetings between government and private interests relating to the future of homecare; lack of public consultations - government promised minimum care standards for long term care homes is still lacking - more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs - serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  Paterson Park
Location:  May and Myles Sts., Thunder Bay, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
Kingston, ON
Mass protests suppoting public health care
Mass protests over the following health related issues: - closed door meetings with private interests on the future of homecare; no public consultations -government promised minimum care standards in long term care homes, still lacking -more privatized P3 hospitals despite extraordinary costs -serious hospital cuts and movements of services out of local communities

Time:  11 am - 3 pm
Venue:  McBurney Park
Location:  Ordinance and Alma Sts., Kingston, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca
For information contact:  ohc@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-441-2502
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 27/2008
to Sep 28/2008
Brome, QC
Project Eccosphere / Projet Ecosphere - Environmental Fair
The event includes: -companies operating in green building, new technologies, organic farming and alternativemedicines -speakers and community organizations to motivate green way of living

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Brome
Location:  Brome, QC
Website:  http://www.projetecosphere.org
Categories:   Environment
Sep 28/2008
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Pop Culture Fair
Records, toys, comics and more.

Time:  10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Mayfield Inn Trade Centre
Location:  16615-109 Ave., Edmonton, AB
Phone:  1-780-932-0221
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Sep 28/2008
New York City
New York City Ecofest 2008
This is New York City's (USA) largest environmental festival and features an environmental conference plus a plethora of exhibits, products, information with regards to environmentally conscious living, working, travelling, eating, health, entertainment etc.

Venue:  Lincoln Center Plaza and Damrosch Park
Location:  USA, New York City
Website:  http://www.ecofest.com
For information contact:  Nanci Callahan Ncallahan@ecofest.com
Phone:  212-496-2030
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Sep 29/2008
Toronto, ON
OPIRG Toronto presents: Naomi Klein on the Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism
In the film "The Shock Doctrine", Naomi Klein dismisses the myth that global free market triumphed democratically, in fact she claims that during the wars of the last four decades the US came to dominate the world, through so-called "free market" policies.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  506 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.opirguoft.org
For information contact:  opirg.toronto@utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-978-7770
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 29/2008
to Oct 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Time for Action: Tackling energy poverty through energy efficiency
National Conference

Venue:  Courtyard Marriott Toronto
Location:  Toronto downtown, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.gca.caindexcms/index.php?news
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
Sep 30/2008
to Oct 1/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade (COAT) - Lansdown Park
The US Embassy has scheduled an arms bazaar at Lansdowne Park. COAT is pressuring the city of Ottawa to live up to its 1989 ban of the use of municipal property for all future military trade shows.

Venue:  Lansdown Park
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.coat.ncf.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Sep 30/2008
to Oct 7/2008
Mental Illness Awareness
The week was established in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada. Campaign elements include: a grassroots public education initiative; a nationally-distributed poster and bookmark series; the 5th Annual Champions of Mental Health Awards luncheon in Ottawa and an education initiative with federal Members of Parliament, both in their home ridings and on Parliament Hill.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.miaw.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Oct 1/2008
Toronto, ON
Homelessness-panel and art-based research projects on display & policy recommendations
Launch of Joint Exhibit & Policy Report/Speakers (Collaborative initiative based on research) Some of the Projects to be presented: *A Day in the Life: Stories and Photographs of Health and Homelessness in Toronto *asleep in Toronto *Coming Together:Homeless Women, Housing and Social Support. Many others.

Time:  9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Metro Hall (Rotunda)
Location:  55 John Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Oct 1/2008
International Day of Older Persons
This event aims to foster international public awareness of the important social role of seniors in society and the benefits of intergenerational respect and support.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/idop/intro_e.htm
Categories:   Seniors
Oct 1/2008
International Day of Older Persons
This event aims to foster international public awareness of the important social role of seniors in society and the benefits of intergenerational respect and support.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/seniors-aines/idop/intro_e.htm
For information contact:  Suzanne Madore Public Health Agency of Can. seniors@phac-aspc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-957-2881
Categories:   Seniors
Oct 1/2008
to Oct 2/2008
Orangeville, ON
Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Conference: Leading Edge 2008
Hi-lites include: -Guest speakers Roy MacGregor and Margaret Wente -Five award winning research presentations -Guests from Canadian Biosphere Reserves -New insights into adaptation to climate change at the local level

Venue:  Monora Park Pavilion
Location:  HWY 10/124, Orangeville, ON
Categories:   Environment
Oct 1/2008
to Oct 2/2008
Toronto, ON
Same Roads - New Challenges
Transportation industry professionals explore and offer practical solutions to managing energy efficiency on road and commercial and institutional fleets.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.fleetsmart.nrcan.gc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Oct 1/2008
to Oct 7/2008
World Breastfeeding Week
This year's theme focuses on breastfeeding support from all facets of society, and the re-establishment of breast-feeding culture. Industry must put an end to the commercial pressure to bottle-feed.

Venue:  Worldwide
Website:  http://www.infactcanada.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 1/2008
to Oct 31/2008
Stamp Collecting Month
Stamp Collecting Month promotes stamp collecting and encourages young Canadians to adopt this hobby.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/whm/index_e.html
For information contact:  National Philatelic Centre information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Education; Hobbies
Oct 1/2008
to Oct 31/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto walking Festival 2008
The Toronto Walking Festival promotes the various benefits of walking by offering many programs that render walking enjoyable in the Toronto area.There are lots of community events and programs that feature walking as well. Walking is a great way to stay healthy as well as get around.

Venue:  Toronto area
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/walking
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Oct 2/2008
Marystown, NL
Estuaries Day
This event is to promote awareness and education about these (estuaries) important coastal ecosystems. Live sea animals, scientific demos such as viewing plankton under microscopes, touring a DFO Fast Rescue Craft, talking to scientists, are all part of the activities.

Venue:  Sacred Heart Academy
Location:  Marystown, Marystown, NL
Website:  http://www.greenburin.ca
For information contact:  Kimberley Armstrong kim.armstrong@greenburin.ca
Phone:  709-891-2230
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Education
Oct 2/2008
to Oct 5/2008
Regina, SK
Canadian Comedy Awards and Festival
Various top level comic films including awards.

Location:  Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.canadiancomedyawards.ca
For information contact:  cass@barleygroup.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Oct 3/2008
Toronto, ON
Latin American Studies: "Spain and Latin America: The Birthplace of Liberalism"
"Spain and Latin America: the Birthplace of Liberalism?" A Symposium co-sponsored by LAS, The Embassy of Spain, etc. Four presenting professors are featured.

Time:  2 pm - 6 pm
Venue:  Alumni Hall (Victoria College)
Location:  81 Charles Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Education; Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 3/2008
Toronto, ON
Talking about liberation: Free speech and political freedom
This is an interactive public meeting to discuss recent attacks on free speech of social justice activists and to strategize how to protect our rights to free speech and political organizing in an increasingly repressive context.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Regal Beagle (Back Room)
Location:  335 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  toronto@newsocialist.org
Phone:  416-276-6208
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Oct 3/2008
Toronto, ON
The Other Side of Israel: Susan Nathan Crosses the Divide
Susan Nathan, a noted speaker on Israel and acclaimed author of the book The Other Side Of Israel: My Journey Across The Jewish-Arab Divide will discuss the situation in Israel. Susan Nathan describes herself as "breastfed on Zionism." The daughter of Latvian and Lithuanian emigres Nathan grew up in England following her family's move from South Africa, where she encountered the social and political realities of apartheid when visiting relatives and friends there. As an adult, Nathan used the Jewish Law of Return to move to Israel. In her book The Other Side Of Israel: My Journey Across The Jewish-Arab Divide, Nathan presents a vivid portrait of herself, a Zionist woman, who encounters another apartheid in her adopted country.

Time:  7 pm / P.W.C. or $10 donation
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nion.ca
For information contact:  info@nion.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 3/2008
to Oct 4/2008
Edmonton, AB
Four Ways to Beat the Oil Boom Blues
Reconnecting with ourselves, each other and the natural wold through a variety of experiential, "deep ecology" activities through nature based workshops according to the work of Joanna Macy. (www.joannamacy.net)

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.ghostriverrediscovery.com
For information contact:  Teresa Chilkowich
Phone:  403-270--9351
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Climate Catastrophe and Social Justice: Analysis and Action
An event of speakers and interactive workshops co-sponsored by Science for Peace and the U of T Students Union during environment week at U of T free admission

Time:  9am to 6pm
Venue:  Earth Sciences Centre Auditorium
Location:  22 Russell St. Room 1050 (off Bancroft), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.utern.org
For information contact:  R.S.V.P by facebook
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 4/2008
Toronto, NB
Climate Change Conference at University of Toronto
11 Speakers Themes: water justice, agro-business and food, enrgy issues: renewables, oil sands, nuclear, conservation, etc. Part of the University of Toronto Environment Week: "Climate Catastrophe and Social Justice: Analysis and Action".

Time:  9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue:  Earth Science Centre Auditorium, Rm. 1050, U of Toronto
Location:  22 Russell St., Toronto, NB
Website:  http://www.utern.sa.utoronto.ca
For information contact:  Paul York pyork_2002@hotmail.com
Phone:  647-342-7995
Categories:   Education; Environment
Oct 4/2008
Woodbridge, ON
Green Energy Introductory Seminar
This is a one day seminar that provides a basic overview of household green applications such as solar (photovoltaic), wind electric, domestic solar hot water and pool heating systems. Participants will tour the on-site green systems that help power the Kortright Centre.

Time:  10 am - 4 pm
Venue:  Kortright Centre for Conservation
Location:  9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge, ON
Website:  http://www.kortright.org
For information contact:  Shon Sorensen sorensen_shon@yahoo.ca
Phone:  416-237-0329
Categories:   Environment; Education
Oct 4/2008
Hamilton, ON
Mahatma Ghandi Peace Festival - Living Ghandi and King Today
9:30 - 10:30 Refreshment, Table Displays 10:30 - 12:00 Welcome and Greetings, Guest Speaker: Mayor Fred Eisenberger Keynote Speaker: Dr. David Adams, Peace Activist 7:00 pm Speaker, Rev. Samuel Billy Kyles, witness to King's Assassination, "The Power of a Dream"

Time:  9:30 am
Venue:  Commonwealth Square, across from Hamilton City Hall
Location:  1 Summer Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/gandhi
For information contact:  Joy Warner jw4peace@cogeco.ca
Phone:  905-521-0017
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 5/2008
Parksville, BC
Conference: B C For Sale
This conference points to the abandoning of the common good through embracing privatization and hence lessening the ability of the government, representing the common good, to be able to conserve the environmental and cultural heritage.

Time:  8:30 am - 4:30 pm (Saturday), 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Sunday)
Venue:  Parksville Community and Conference Centre
Location:  132 E Jensen Ave., Parksville, BC
Website:  http://www.oceansidecoalition.org
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 5/2008
, ON
Gates Open - Savour Durham Tour
This public, two day self-guided tour of Durham Region offers agriculture education (Durham wide farm tour) and an opportunity to sample local foods at various restaurants and the local farmers' markets.

Venue:  Durham wide
Location:  ON
Website:  http://www.gatesopen.ca
For information contact:  Chloe McPherson chloe.mcpherson@region.durham.on.ca
Phone:  905-668-7711 ext.2612
Categories:   Farming; Food & Beverage
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 5/2008
Vancouver, BC
How to Go Solar at Zero Net Cost
This course is meant to impart 15 years of solar and wind experience within the confines of a weekend.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.solarfreedominternational.com
For information contact:  Liz or Craig lizonthecoast@gmail.com
Phone:  1-877-652-1442
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 5/2008
Renfrew/Pembroke, ON
Solar & Wind Power Homes - bus tour
Saturday, Oct.4 tour: Five Killaloe and Wilno-area homes Sunday, Oct. 5 tour: Three Griffith, Matawachan, Denbigh area homes

Venue:  Renfrew County Area
Location:  Renfrew/Pembroke, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawariverinstitute.ca
For information contact:  janetmcneill@nrtco.net
Categories:   Education; Environment
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 7/2008
Quebec City, QC
Drinking Water National Conference & Policy Forum
Theme: "Small Systems: Protecting Source Water and Improved Finished Water Quality" This biennial conference develops drinking water quality guidelines and presents a forum for exchange of views on current or developing issues in the provision of safe drinking water. Quebec City is celebrating its 400 th Anniversary of Founding, in 2008

Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.cwwa.ca/13thconference_e.asp
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 7/2008
Quebec City, QC
Drinking Water National Conference & Policy Forum
The Conference provides a unique opportunity for all Canadian stakeholders in drinking water to meet and present or exchange views on current and emerging issues in the provision of safe drinking water.

Venue:  Loews Le Concorde Hotel
Location:  Quebec City, QC
Website:  http://www.cwwa.ca/13thconference_e.asp
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Oct 4/2008
to Oct 20/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Sunshine Walk - Canada Walks for Climate Justice - Re-Imagine Our World - Toronto to Ottawa
On Oct. 4 a group of like-minded people will begin a walk with friends from Toronto to Ottawa and during this walk will share their ideas of promoting and utilizing renewable, clean energy throughout Canada. Starting point is Queen/College subway station, Queen's Park at around 12:00 noon.

Venue:  Toronto - Ottawa walk
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sunshinewalk08.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Rita Bijons info.sunshinewalk@gmail.com
Phone:  416-766-6331
Categories:   Environment
Oct 5/2008
to Oct 6/2008
Toronto, ON
All Things Organic - Ethnic & Specialty Food Expo Toronto
No other event in Canada gives foodservice and retail buyers such a focused look at new ethnic, specialty and organic products. The Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo combined with All Things Organic (tm) caters to buyers who are there to compare, learn about products and ultimately make decisions about the new products that will be made available to consumers in the following year. Organic-product buyers are under intense pressure to find products to meet mushrooming demand. Demand for organic foods continues to outpace supply. Media opportunities available.

Time:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  International Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.organicfoodcanada.ca
For information contact:  Donna Wood
Phone:  888-443-6786 ext. 231
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Health/Health Care; Tourism & Hospitality Industry
Oct 5/2008
to Oct 11/2008
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montrea
Pan-Canadian week of action October 5 to October 11, 2008 to demand the repatriation of Canadian citizen Omar Khadr to Canada
Come participate in a public action to demand that the federal government act immediately to repatriate Omar Khadr. We particularly invite teenagers to join us, since Omar Khadr was only 15 when he was arrested by the US military. Human rights and community organizations in Canada and Quebec have called for a pan Canadian week of action from October 5 to 11, 2008 to demand that the federal government immediately request Omar Khadr's release from the US military prison at Guantanamo.

Location:  Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montrea
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 6/2008
Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montrea
Pan-Canadian Week of Action to Bring Omar Khadr back to Canada! Break Canada's silence on Guantanamo!
Come participate in a public action to demand that the federal government act immediately to repatriate Omar Khadr. We particularly invite teenagers to join us, since Omar Khadr was only 15 when he was arrested by the US military. Human rights and community organizations in Canada and Quebec have called for a pan-Canadian week of action from October 5 to 11, 2008 to demand that the federal government immediately request Omar Khadr's release from the US military prison at Guantanamo.

Time:  5:30 p.m.
Venue:  Phillips Square (corner of Ste. Catherine's and Union, McGill metro
Location:  Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Montrea
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 6/2008
Montreal, QC
Popular Education Workshops and Discussions
This free Monday evening workshop discusses the plight of Abdelkader Belaouni, known to us as Kader, who has been in sanctuary at Saint Gabriel's Church since January 1st, 2006 in order to avoid an unjust deportation order. Kader's story is representative of migration in the 21st century. He has struggled against dehumanizing bureaucracy to be treated with dignity and respect; he has inspired a broad network of support and resistance; and he has refused to be crushed by two and a half years of imprisonment. This workshop will look at his struggle and the various aspects and tactics of his campaign for status. Presented by the Committee to Support Adelkader Belaouiinfo

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Carrefour d'education populaire de Pointe Sainte-Charles
Location:  2356 rue Centre (Metro Charlevoix), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://soutienpourkader.net
Phone:  514-848-7583
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Give "Tories the Boot" Rally
The CAW will have a Give Tories the Boot rally at the Sheraton Centre in Toronto at 11:00 a.m. on Queen St. West across from City Hall in Toronto.

Time:  11 a.m.
Venue:  Sheraton Centre
Location:  Queen Street West across from City Hall, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 7/2008
to Nov 1/2008
Montreal, QC
TURN ON
Artivistic is an international transdisciplinary three-day gathering on the interPlay between art, information and activism. Artivistic emerges out of the proposition that not only artists talk about art, academics about theory, and activists about activism. Founded in 2004, the event aims to promote transdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue on activist art beyond critique, to create and facilitate a human network of diverse peoples, and to inspire, proliferate, activate. The focus this year will be on sex, and the many alternative infrastructures around it. Deadline: 1st November 2008

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://artivistic.org
For information contact:  participation@artivistic.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Oct 8/2008
Toronto, ON
A Sustainable Food System in the GTA; Roundtable Breakfast Session #2
This event is an attempt to energize the GTA local food utilization system due to the loss of farm-land caused by the urban sprawl of Toronto's growth.

Time:  7:45 am - 9:45 am
Venue:  Innis Town Hall, Innis College, U of Toronto
Location:  2 Sussex Dr., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canurb.com
Categories:   Farming; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 8/2008
Vancouver, BC
John Ralston Saul
John Saul, best-selling author of "On Equilibrium and Voltaire's Bastards" discusses his new book: "A Fair Country: Telling Truths About Canada".

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Frederic Wood Theatre
Location:  6354 Crescent Road, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  viwf@writersfest.bc.ca
Phone:  604-681-6330
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 8/2008
Toronto, ON
Rally in Support of Canadian Culture
Artists and supporters will rally in Toronto this coming Wednesday in support of ordinary Canadians doing extraordinary things in the cultural sector. Culture has emerged as a key issue in the federal election like never before. The rally, spearheaded by the Writers Guild of Canada and ACTRA, will bring together high-profile artists from every discipline to call on Canadians to consider the contribution of culture to their every day lives and vote for candidates who value the contribution of artists when they vote in the federal election on October 14. A wide variety of individuals and groups in arts and culture have responded to the call and are expected to show their colours at the rally.

Time:  11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Venue:  Simcoe Park, next to the Canadian Broadcasting Centre
Location:  Front Street, at the foot of the Entertainment District, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 8/2008
Montreal, QC
Rally in support of Laid off Immigrant Textile Workers in Montreal
This is rally is to support laid off textile workers at L'amour Inc., their families and the Centre for Immigrant Workers in order to get Justice, Dignity, and Respect for the workers, as well as to uphold their basic rights. The list of demands of the L'amour worker's committee includes: 1) One full year of compensation for every five years worked; 2) That L'amour file the closure as a collective dismissal enabling workers to access the compensation program for laid off textile workers; 3) A public inquiry into the labour conditions and practices of L'amour Inc., by the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity; 4) A return of all dues paid to the pro management union be returned to the workers.

Time:  12 p.m.
Venue:  Minister of Employment, Social Solidarity
Location:  Edifice Tour de la Place-Victoria, 800, rue du Square–Victoria, metro square victoria, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.iwc-cti.ca
For information contact:  iwc_cti@yahoo.com
Phone:  514-342-2111
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions; Government & Public Sector
Oct 8/2008
to Oct 10/2008
Jasper, AB
Recycling Council of Alberta - 2008 Conference
This is RCA's 2008 Waste Reduction Conference "Paint the Town Green". Program updates and speakers and sessions are being secured.

Venue:  Jasper
Location:  Jasper, AB
Website:  http://www.recycle.ab.ca/conference
For information contact:  info@recycle.ab.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Oct 8/2008
to Oct 10/2008
Winnepeg, MB
World Crisis and Food Security
World Food Crisis and Food Security, a conference at the University of Manitoba sponsored by the Global Political Economy program. Keynote speaker Utsa Patniak of Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi speaks on how to decrease intensifying hunger in the global south. Free admission to all presentations and seminars.

Location:  Winnepeg, MB
Website:  http://umanitoba.ca/arts/gpe
Phone:  204-474-6501
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Oct 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Book Launch of "Environmental Justice and Racism in Canada", Andil Gosine & Cheryl Teelucksingh
This book draws on both activist struggles and on scholarly work to examine environmental justice issues from the Canadian perspective. It offers readers theoretical frameworks, practical tools, and real world cases to help make sense of and intervene in the world around them.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Toronto Women's Bookstore
Location:  73 Harbord St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.action.web.ca/home/twb/events.shtml?x+121603
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 9/2008
Ottawa, ON
Exhibition Opening: Bikes . . . The Wheel Story
A fascinating look at one of the world's most amazing machine: the bicycle! Come explore the ingenuity of this wheeled wonder and universal form of transportation and recreation. Learn about the history of cycles by admiring an incredible array of bicycles and related artifacts from the 1800s to present. Discover how the bicycle works using gears, wheels, pedals, ball bearings, brakes and more. Have a memorable bike story to tell? Come share it with other visitors. Tell us your Story video booth and watch great bicycle stories others have told.

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitors Services
Phone:  613-991-3044
Categories:   Museums; Science & Technology
Oct 9/2008
Montreal, QC
Faces of the City: Cities, a birthing ground for the soul?
Description: As a complex, multi-faceted organism, the city is a testament to our deep-rooted need to connect with others. More than a place where we live, the city is an influential, living entity; it defines us and in turn is defined by us. This relationship is not always harmonious; along with growth and beauty we find conflict and pain in this environment. Over the course of this conversation, we will consider our own 'faces' our individualityand how they are affected by the cityscape. While we create urban experiences which irrevocably shift who we are, can we see the City as a birthing ground for the soul? With guests Jacky Vallee, a 35 year-old mother and anthropology teacher, educator Andy Williams, and moderator Alex Megelas.

Time:  7-9 p.m.
Venue:  St Emilie Skillshare
Location:  3942 Sainte-Emilie, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://snap.mahost.org/distro/
For information contact:  www.univcafe.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Oct 9/2008
Toronto, ON
HAVANA, CUBA - A New Master Plan: Lecture
Professor Julio Cesar Hernandez will speak about a new Master plan for Havana that a team of Cuban architects led by him conceived for 3 million people aimed at preserving the city's historic, urban and architectural legacy and also at encouraging its future urban and economic development.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  Great Hall, Arts and Letters Club
Location:  14 Elm Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Building & Construction; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Economic Development
Oct 9/2008
Toronto, ON
The Metropolitain Action Committee on Violence against Women & Children (METRAC) : Workshops on Safety (Rexdale)
METRAC is holding a training session in Rexdale to provide an overview of community "safety" audits: -What are safety audits -The history of METRAC's Safety Audits -A step-by-step description of what is involved in a neighbourhood safety audit

Location:  Rexdale, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  METRAC training@metrac.org
Phone:  416-392-9138
Categories:   Children & Youth; Women; Social Policy
Oct 9/2008
to Oct 11/2008
Barcelona
Walk21 2008: International Conference on Walking
Conference examines all the benefits of walking both for pleasure and for health.

Venue:  in Spain
Location:  Barcelona
Website:  http://www.barcelonawalk21.com
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Education
Oct 10/2008
Toronto, ON
Developing and Growing Your Membership: A Workshop with Amy O'Connor
A variety of Workshops with Amy O'Connor which will help you: a) Understand membership principles and how a membership grows; b) Establish how to best keep and cultivate donors; c) Determine realistic goals for membership growth and an acquisition strategy; d) Understand membership planning best practices; e) Create an action plan tailored to your organization Amy O'Connor is an Organization Development Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector. She works to build the financial and organizational stability of nonprofits by improving and integrating three important areas of organizational development: planning, membership development/board development, and communication.

Time:  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Venue:  Ground Floor Boardroom
Location:  215 Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sustainabilitynetwork.ca
Categories:   Skills & Training
Oct 11/2008
to Oct 13/2008
Montreal, QC
Pan-Canadian Gathering of Young Feminists
A gathering of young women to share feminist issues and take action; consider the priorities; combine efforts; discuss how to resist and fight right wing influences; create links of solidarity across the country.

Venue:  Montreal
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.rebelles2008.org
For information contact:  blegault@ffq.qc.ca
Phone:  514-876-0166 ext. 253
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Children & Youth
Oct 12/2008
to Oct 18/2008
Small Business Week
Small Business Week pays tribute to the contributions that small and medium-sized businesses make to the national economy.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.bdc.ca/en/about/events
Phone:  888-463-6232
Categories:   Business & Economics
Oct 13/2008
to Oct 22/2008
National Science and Technology Week
National Science and Technology Week celebrates the importance of science and technology in our daily lives.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca
For information contact:  nstw-snst@NRCan.gc.ca
Phone:  613-238-3222
Categories:   Science & Technology
Oct 14/2008
Montreal, QC
Jane Doe Speaks at McGill on the Politics of Rape
The woman known as Jane Doe is a renowned sexual assault activist, writer and teacher. She is also the litigant who made both feminist and legal history when she sued the Toronto Police Force for negligence and gender discrimination - and won. During her precedent-setting case, she fought to hold police liable for failing to warn women of the serial rapist operating in their neighbourhood. She also linked this misconduct with wider Charter equality issues of systemic sexism and discrimination within the police force itself. Join Jane Doe in lecture at the McGill University, Faculty of Law. These events are co-hosted by the McGill Faculty of Law's Women's Caucus, SACOMSS and the Annie MacDonald Langstaff Workshop Series.

Time:  16: 30 - 18:00
Venue:  Moot Court, New Chancellor Day Hall, McGill University
Location:  3644 Peel Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Women; Law Enforcement & Corrections; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 14/2008
Ottawa, ON
World Standards Day
World Standards Day aims to raise public awareness of the global importance of standardization activities and organizations.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.scc.ca/en/news_events/events/wsd.shtml
For information contact:  info@scc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Science & Technology
Oct 14/2008
to Oct 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Responsible Travel and Tourism Forum
The Forum will include 6 highly interactive workshops including topics such as green commissions, environmentally sound meetings and events, demystifying carbon offsets, corporate responsibility and others.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rttf.ca
For information contact:  Ann-Elise Andersen, aeandersen@baxter.net
Phone:  416-968-7252 ext.314
Categories:   Environment; Transportation & Travel; Tourism & Hospitality Industry
Oct 15/2008
Montreal, QC
IWC Coffeehouse & Photo Exhibition - "telling our stories through words and images"
A discussion about the struggles of migrant workers. This event will include snacks and refreshments, as well as videos about migrant justice struggles and a musical performance of Tamil keyboards by Rama. Fair trade coffee. Welcome to all! Unfortunately, the IWC is not accessible to wheelchairs.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Immigrant Worker's Center (IWC)
Location:  6420 Victoria, #9 (metro Plamondon), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.iwc-cti.ca or www.solidarityacrossborders.org
Phone:  514-342-2111 or 514-848-7583
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 15/2008
Montreal, QC
Jane Doe Speaks! at McGill on Sexual Assault and the Law
The woman known as Jane Doe is a renowned sexual assault activist, writer and teacher. She is also the litigant who made both feminist and legal history when she sued the Toronto Police Force for negligence and gender discrimination - and won. During her precedent-setting case, she fought to hold police liable for failing to warn women of the serial rapist operating in their neighbourhood. She also linked this misconduct with wider Charter equality issues of systemic sexism and discrimination within the police force itself. Join Jane Doe in lecture at the McGill University, Faculty of Law. These events are co-hosted by the McGill Faculty of Law's Women's Caucus, SACOMSS and the Annie MacDonald Langstaff Workshop Series.

Time:  12h30-14h
Venue:  Room 101, McGill University
Location:  3644 Peel Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Law Enforcement & Corrections; Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Nanotechnology: No Small Matter
It is forecast that products of nanotechnology will find their way into foods, medicines, biotechnologies of various kinds, car batteries, etc. Government regulation has not as yet kept pace with this emerging technology. Several experts will share their opinion on this topic of potentially large future importance.

Time:  7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre Forum
Location:  27 Front St. E. (2 blocks east of Union Station), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.forum.stlc.com
Categories:   Science & Technology; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Oct 15/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Shadows on Consumption: Consequences for the Global Environment
Talk by Peter Dauvergne, Professor of Political Science, Canada Research Chair in Global Environmental Politics and Senior Advisor to the President of the University of British Columbia presented by the Institute of the Environment 4th Annual conference series.

Time:  3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Venue:  Demarais Hall, Room 3120
Location:  55 Laurier E, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ie.uottawa.ca
Phone:  613-562-5896
Categories:   Environment
Oct 15/2008
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Peak Oil and Politicians: Panel Discussion
This panel discussion will address the many difficulties that will be faced by society in an atmosphere of declining oil reserves, including transportation and agriculture issues over the next 20 years. Three Vancouver mayoralty candidates will be participating.

Time:  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  BCIT Downtown Campus
Location:  555 Seymour St, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.vancouverpeakoil.org
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 15/2008
to Oct 19/2008
Roanoke, Virginia, ON
Society for Environmental Journalists, 18th Annual Conference
Energy and climate will be special focus with special emphasis on coal. Some of the top writers, scientists, industry speakers and environmentalists will discuss mountain removal, water contamination, sludge pond hazards, air pollution and carbon sequestration. Morethan 800 people attended last year's conference. Several governors (Virginia, West Virginia) and many world renowned scientists ( i.e. Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, ocean explorers) will participate both as presenters and panelists.

Venue:  Hotel Roanokeand ConferenceCentre
Location:  Roanoke, Virginia, USA, Roanoke, Virginia, ON
Website:  http://www.sej.org/confer/index1.htm, www.sej.org
Categories:   Environment
Oct 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Ontario Urban Forest Council Conference 2008: The Urban Forest - A PlaceTo Evolve
Community groups have proven to be effective at advocating for the protection, improvement and increase of Urban Forests. Topics will include naturalization of city parks, preservation of ravine forests, neighborhood tree planting and expansion of green corridors. The connection between urban forests and people is also very important.

Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oufc.org
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors
Oct 16/2008
to Oct 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy
This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical aspects of social learning and participatory democracy.

Venue:  Ont. Inst. for Studies in Education (OISE)
Location:  252 BloorSt. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html
Categories:   Education; Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 16/2008
to Oct 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy
This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical intersections between social action learning and participatory democracy, and their contribution to nurturing an enlightened and active citizenship.

Venue:  OISE, Ontario Inst. for Studies in Education, U of Toronto
Location:  252 BloorSt. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 17/2008
Hamilton, ON
A Workshop and Discussion Group for Women in Sex Work
Maggie deVries will share her sister's story and tell about her own journey in the wake of her sister's disappearance. Maggie welcomes questions and discussion and will focus on the sex trade industry.

Time:  3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Wesley Centre
Location:  195 Ferguson Ave. North, Hamilton, ON
For information contact:  Elizabeth Fry Society
Phone:  905-527-3097 ext. 230
Categories:   Women; Sexuality; Law Enforcement & Corrections
Oct 17/2008
Montreal, QC
Anti-colonial Thanksgiving! Celebrating our cultures of resistance to colonialism
Schedule: 6pm: - Free Dinner (an "anti-colonial Thanksgiving Feast") - Excerpts from Wapikoni Mobile (short films by youth from aboriginal communities all over Quebec) 7pm: Multi-media presentation by Michel Thusky & Norman Matchewan, members of the Lac Barriere Algonquin Community Other presentations: - presentation about land struggles at Kahnawake - testimony from a farm worker in the seasonal agricultural worker program, including excerpts from the film Los Mexicanos: The Struggle for Justice of Patricia Perez - information about campaigns andprotests against the CP Spirit Train (October 18) and CN Rail (October 31)

Venue:  Native Friendship Center of Montreal (unfortunately, our venue is not wheelchair accessible)
Location:  2001 boulevard St-Laurent (metro St-Laurent), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.qpirgconcordia.org or info@qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7586
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture; Arts & Culture
Oct 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Awards Gala, with Toronto Mayor David Miller
This year's Toronto Book Award winner is announced. This event is hosted by Mary Ito of CBC and the winner is announced by Mayor David Miller. Live music, cash bar.

Time:  6:30 pm, reception at 5:30 pm
Venue:  Toronto Reference Library
Location:  Yonge St, just north of Bloor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.toronto.ca/book_awards
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Oct 17/2008
Toronto, ON
Screening of Eyes On What's Inside: documentary from Mexico about militarization
The screening will be followed by discussion with some who work closely with marginalized indigenous communitites in Mexico (Montana region of Guerrero, Mexico) that have suffered human rights abuses in the context of militarization. This event will show solidarity with the Me'phaa Indigenous women confronting military violence with impunity.

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Kerr Hall South, Room 251, Ryerson U.
Location:  40/50 Gould Street (corner Church and Gould), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Kathy Price kprice@amnesty.ca
Phone:  416-363-9933, ext. 22
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 17/2008
to Oct 19/2008
Bioneers 2008 Conference
The Conference offers the opportunity for personal positive change through talks with visionary thinkers and doers from varied fields, cultures and walks of life. World class workshops with in-depth insights demonstrate how great an impact one person can have and how building community makes the difference.

Website:  http://www.bioneers.org/conference
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment
Oct 18/2008
Toronto, ON
March to end the war in Afghanistan
The number of Canadian dead soldiers is approaching 100, the highest total since the Korean War. It is time to bring the soldiers home. This march is part of a Canada wide protest to end the war in Afghanistan now.

Time:  1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Queen's Park
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  stopthewar@sympatico.ca
Phone:  416-795-5863
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 18/2008
Mississauga, ON
Mississauga Peace & Justice
Mississauga Peace & Justice will rally at 11:00 a.m. to end the war in Afghanistan, bring Canadian soldiers home, and advocate that money be spent on education, health care, housing, and social programs. The rally will take place at the south-east corner of Hurontario & Dundas in Mississauga. Info from: info@mcpj.org

Time:  11 a.m.
Venue:  South-east corner of Hurontario & Dundas
Location:  Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://info@mcpj.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Military
Oct 18/2008
Ottawa, ON
Persons Case Day
This is a commemoration of the recognition of women as persons under Canadian Law. The Governor General's Awards in Commemoration of the Person's Case are presented on or around Oct. 18.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca
For information contact:  information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Women; Social Policy
Oct 18/2008
Toronto, ON
The Tenants' Summit
The Tenants' Summit organized by the Federation of Metro Tenants Associations will take place at OISE, 252 Bloor St. W, Room #2-2214 at 1:30 p.m. The location is near the St. George subway stop, and the Bedford exit. Information about the federation is at its website: http://www.torontotenants.org/

Time:  1:30 p.m.
Venue:  OISE, Room #2-2214
Location:  252 Bloor St. W, Toronto, ON
Website:  http:////www.torontotenants.org/
Categories:   Social Policy; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Oct 18/2008
to Oct 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Media Democracy Day
Since 1996, there have been several efforts by concerned citizens and media activists to build coalitions to make the media more democratically accountable in the US as well as Canada. Throughout the years, many different groups have carried on the tradition of MD Day into the form it is today. What is it? A day of action based on three themes: 1) Education - understanding how the media shapes our world and our democracy; 2) Protest - against a media system based on commercialization and exclusiveness; 3) Change - calls for media reforms that respond to public interests, promote diversity, and ensure community representation and accountability.

Venue:  Various
Location:  Various, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://mediademocracyday.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 19/2008
to Oct 22/2008
Ocean Net Day
Beach, shoreline and harbor site cleanups will continue over the five days and more. More events celebrating this event will be posted later.

Venue:  Newfoundland and Labrador
Website:  http://www.oceannet.ca
For information contact:  Robert O'Brien bob@oceannet.ca
Phone:  709-753-3680
Categories:   Environment
Oct 19/2008
to Oct 28/2008
Toronto, ON
York Region Solar Power Initiative
Homeowners, commercial enterprises and condo owners are all invited to attend these public meetings.

Time:  Oct. 19, 2 pm --- Oct. 28, 7:30 pm
Venue:  Thornhill Community Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://yorkregionsolar.ourpower.ca
For information contact:  Jonathan Maister yorkregionsolar@ourpower.ca
Phone:  905-709-9643
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Oct 20/2008
Toronto, ON
CBSR Summit on Corporate Social Responsibality
Example of participants: Loblaws, HP, Enbridge, Intertek, Innovest, GlobeScan, Syncrude, Hewitt, Cameco, and others which present and discuss their awareness of the opportunities and challenges as they engage their key stakeholders' groups to gain ground as socially responsible companies.

Venue:  Four Seasons Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.guest.cvent.com
For information contact:  Wesley Gee wesley@cbsr.ca
Phone:  416-703-7435
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment
Oct 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Christopher Plummer in Person
This is a celebration of the publication of "In Spite of Myself: A Memoir" by acclaimed film, stage, and television star Christopher Plummer.

Time:  12:30 pm
Venue:  Theatre Books
Location:  11 St. Thomas St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  action@theatrebooks.com
Phone:  416-922-7175
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Oct 21/2008
Toronto, ON
After the election: Neoliberal Crisis or Neo-Conservative Advance? Strategies for the Left
A panel discussion followed by Q&A The Canadian election is taking place in the context of a severe financial crisis in the US, a Presidential election that seems to be breaking from Bush's America, and multiple crises in neoliberalism. Yet, the Canadian political right under the leadership of Stephen Harper's Conservative government appears to be consolidating power; the centre-left remains electorally divided between the Liberals, Greens and NDP, and limited in its policy horizons; and the wider progressive and radical left barely seems to have a foothold in either electoral or policy debates, which was not the case even a decade or so ago. This discussion brings together some of the most prominent and unique voices on Canadian politics.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Room 2214, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http:///www.socialistproject.ca
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 21/2008
Mississauga, ON
Peel Poverty Strategy
Faith community leaders in Peel will meet over breakfast and discuss a Peel Poverty Strategy. The meeting will be at the Unitarian Congregation of South Peel, 84 South Service Rd., Mississauga and feature Janet Menard, Executive Director of Peel's Human Services Transition & Integration, and Shelley White, CEO of Peel's United Way. Information is available from Donna McBride at mcbrided@peelregion.ca

Venue:  Unitarian Congregation
Location:  84 South Service Road, South Peel, Mississauga, ON
Website:  http://mcbrided@peelregion.ca
For information contact:  Donna McBride
Categories:   Social Services; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Socialist Project Forum: After the election: Neoliberal Crisis or Neo-Conservative Advance? Strategies for the Left
Speakers: - Bryan Evans, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University. - Grace-Edward Galabuzi, Associate Professor, Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University. - Tam Goosen, Research Associate, Asian Institute of the Munk Centre (University of Toronto). - Judy Rebick, Sam Gindin-CAW Chair in Social Justice and Democracy, School of Social Work and the Department of Politics and Public Administration, Ryerson University. A panel discussion followed by Q & A. This is part of the Socialist Project forum series.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Room 224, OISE
Location:  252 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 21/2008
to Oct 26/2008
Vancouver, BC
The Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival
This is an opportunity to attend readings, discussions, debates, poetry bashes and meet about 100 writers from Canada and from around the world.

Venue:  Granville Island
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  vifw@writersfest.bc.ca
Phone:  604-681-6330
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Oct 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Freedom of Speech: Fundamental Human Right
York Freethinkers Club to Hold Free Speech Event in Response to the ban of Pro-Life Clubs on the York University Campus. The club Freethinkers, Skeptics and Atheists at York (FreeSAY) is organizing a talk on the issue of free speech and its role in today's society. It features guest speakers from the Centre for Inquiry Ontario (CFI) and The Canadian Civil Liberties Union (CCLU). Other guest speakers at the free speech discussion include CFI Ontario's executive director Justin Trottier and the director of the CCLU's Freedom of Expression Project Noa Mendlesohn Aviv. Further speakers may be announced as they are added to the schedule. The event will be moderated by FreeSAY President Borna Radnik, followed by a reception at a campus pub.

Time:  6-8 p.m.
Venue:  York University Campus
Location:  4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal
Oct 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Greening the Ontario Grid: Considerations for a Renewable Energy Future
Judith Lipp, PhD, Executive Director, Toronto Renewable Energy Initiative, will compare renewable energy development in Ontario with other jurisdictions in Canada and beyond. Lessons about successful policies are discussed and suggestions made to improve matters in Ontario.

Time:  4:10 pm
Venue:  Hart House
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, U of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Environment
Oct 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Planet in Focus: International Environmental Film and Video Festival
A Planet in Focus promotes and showcases outstanding and compelling films and videos in all forms (documentary, drama, animation, experimental, new media), focusing on environmental themes and subjects by Canadian or international filmmakers. 2008 film spotlight will be on food production.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.planetinfocus.org
For information contact:  Kim Haladay kim@planetinfocus.org
Phone:  416-531-1769
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture
Oct 22/2008
to Oct 23/2008
NiagaraFalls, ON
State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference 2008 (SOLEC 2008)
For more information email: SOLEC@ec.gc.ca

Venue:  Niagara Falls
Location:  NiagaraFalls, ON
Website:  http://www.SOLECRegistration.ca
Phone:  905-336-6458
Categories:   Environment
Oct 22/2008
to Nov 1/2008
Toronto, ON
International Festival of Authors, Harbourfront Centre
An international celebration of books and authors; roundtable discussions, presentations. 100 authors from 15 countries will be present.

Venue:  Harbourfront Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.readings.org
For information contact:  authors@Harbourfront centre
Phone:  416-973-4000
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture
Oct 23/2008
Ottawa, ON
Citizens for Safe Cycling- Annual General Meeting
Ottawa cyclists are encouraged to attend CfSC's Annual General Meeting.

Time:  6 pm
Venue:  McNabb Park Community Centre
Location:  190 Percy Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.SafeCycling.ca
For information contact:  Charles Akben-Marchand president@SafeCycling.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Oct 23/2008
to Oct 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Canadian Brownfields 2008
Conference themes include: -Urban Revitalization - Building a Low Carbon Future - Adding Value to Publicly Owned Brownfield Sites - Innovations in Technology, Process and Financing

Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.canadianbrownfields.ca/
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space; Environment
Oct 23/2008
to Oct 26/2008
First Asian Wetland Convention and Workshop
Visit our convention to learn about the wetlands of Taiwan and listen to various presentations with regards to the status of wetlands in Asia.

Venue:  Taiwan
Website:  http://www.swsasia.org
For information contact:  sws_asia_chapter_apprvd2005@yahoo.com
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors
Oct 23/2008
to Oct 26/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals 22nd Annual Conference - Ottawa
The event will feature speakers, seminars, roundtable discussions, informal meetings, performer showcases and the best jam sessions outside of the festival circuit. Those attending consist of festival organizers, presenters, organizations, fundraisers, musicians, artistic directors, media reps. and others.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Phone:  613-560-5997 or toll free 1-86
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Oct 24/2008
to Oct 25/2008
, ON
Waterlution Workshop: Engaging First Nations and YoungCommunity Leaders on the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, Bill 99
Participants will learn through field tours and presentations how issues such as water quality, aquatic life and habitat, shoreline development, wastewater treatment, stormwater management affect the ecological integrity of the watershed as it affects the Lake Simcoe habitat. (Bill 99)

Venue:  Kempenfelt Conference Centre
Location:  Lake Simcoe, ON
Categories:   Native Peoples; Nature & Outdoors; Environment
Oct 24/2008
to Oct 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Canadian Environmental Network (RCEN) AGM & Conference
This conference represents the most important, independent, non-partisan environmental organization in Canada, whose mandate is to Protect the Earth and Promote Environmentally Sound Ways of Life.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cen-rce.org
For information contact:  bulletin@cen-rce.org
Categories:   Environment
Oct 24/2008
to Oct 26/2008
Toronto, ON
The Healthy Kids Expo
The Healthy Kids Expo is a three day event filled with fun, education and entertainment with an impressive cast of health conscious celebrities, educators, politicians, practitioners and exhibitors that will share their wisdom about important health and environmental issues.

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.healthykidsexpo.org
For information contact:  Yvette Murray, info@healthykidsexpo.org
Phone:  416-966-2626
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Oct 25/2008
Ottawa, ON
A Discussion on Climate Change, w. Jay Ingram and Andrew Weaver
Climate change is no longer a vague threat. Two experts in the field will explore what we can do to reverse global warming and also to create a sustainable future.

Venue:  Library and Archives Canada
Location:  395 Wellington St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.writersfestival.org/events
For information contact:  D. Karunaratne dayanti@writersfestival.org
Phone:  613-562-1243
Categories:   Environment
Oct 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Fiesta Verde - Year of the Frog - COTERC Fundraiser
COTERC is a registered, non-profit charity based in Ontario and Costa Rica. The objective is to provide education, research, conservation, and the educated use of natural resources in the tropics. In Costa Rica, we are involved in conservation of 13 of the 16 most endangered species incl. jaguars, sloths, toucans, green macaws, poison arrow frogs, crocodiles and various butterflies.

Venue:  Toronto Zoo Atrium
Location:  361A Old Finch Road, Scarborough, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.coterc.org
For information contact:  Rachel Atkins info@coterc.org
Phone:  905-831-8809
Categories:   Environment
Oct 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Gulu Walk Toronto
This is a mass effort to draw attention to the plight and ordeal of the children of northern Uganda. Speakers and music will start and finish the walk which ends at Queen's Park.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Lawrence Park
Location:  Lawrence and Yonge St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Eva Salinas eva@guluwalk.com
Phone:  416-792-2169
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Oct 25/2008
Edmonton, AB
GuluWalk - Edmonton
Guluwalk is part of a global demonstration to show solidarity with the children of Northern Uganda, for the people of Northern Uganda and to be a reason for hope. Walk starts and ends at City Hall. Contact: Lillian Du and Jamil Jivraj

Time:  10:00 am
Venue:  Edmonton City Hall
Location:  1 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  wakadogo_edmonton@hotmail.com
Categories:   International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 25/2008
Toronto, ON
IFOA - Anne Enright Event
Reading: Dermot Bolger, Paul Duncan, Anne Enright, Arnon Grunberg, Nam Le Arresting poetry, prose, and short fiction from three countries and two languages.

Time:  8:00 p.m.
Venue:  IFOA - Harbourfront Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-973-4000
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International
Oct 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Return to Nepal: Documentary Film Screening on Environment in Himalayas
The film follows the musician, Bruce Cockburn as he travels to the simple but scenic town of Humla, Nepal where we all observe a community working together to survive under harsh conditions in order to overcome poverty in a tough land. World Premiere of Documentary Film, Featuring Bruce Cockburn

Venue:  Royal Ontario Museum
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.usc-canada.org
For information contact:  Sarah Mohan
Phone:  1-800-565-6872 ex. 230
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Environment; International
Oct 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Palestine Film Festival
The films showcase the vibrant culture and dynamic heritage and history of the Palestinian people. Also commemorated is the 60th anniversary of their expulsion from Palestine.

Venue:  Bloor Cinema, Revue Cinema, Various Venues
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  updates@tpff.ca
Phone:  905-270-3633
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Financial chaos and the crisis of neoliberalism
A workshop on understanding the credit crisis and its implications for wages, pensions, American power and Left alternatives.

Time:  12:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Centre for Social Justice
Location:  489 College Street, Third Floor, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Greg Albo albo@yorku.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Business & Economics
Oct 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Growing Poverty and Social Inequality in Toronto
The third annual Shirley Shipman Memorial Lecture presents Growing Poverty and Social Inequality in Toronto. Panelists will feature Pat Capponi, Avvy Go, David Hulchanski, and Marvyn Novick.

Time:  1:30-3:30 p.m.
Venue:  Room LIB 72, Ryerson University
Location:  350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Services; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 26/2008
to Oct 27/2008
Waterloo, ON
Distributed Generation and the Future of Ontario's Electricity Grid
Observe the opportunities and challenges of new energy technologies and the implications of including more distributed generation in the Ontario Grid.

Venue:  Waterloo Inn & Conference Centre
Location:  Waterloo, ON
For information contact:  Laura Rees lrees@thinkingpower.ca
Phone:  905-873-0002
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Oct 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto General Assembly
25 in 5's Toronto-based Network is inviting partners and allies to a Toronto General Assembly, with updates on the current campaign to reduce poverty and to strategize on next steps.

Time:  1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location:  900 Bay Street at Wellesley, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.25in5.ca/
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 27/2008
to Oct 29/2008
Vancouver, BC
Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference
This conference will provide business leaders, travel and tourism professionals and community members an opportunity to learn about latest trends in ecotourism, learn practical skills and participate in networking and sharing.

Time:  International Ecotourism Society
Venue:  Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.ecotourismconference.org
For information contact:  Chelsea Dier conference @ecotourism.org
Phone:  1-202-347-9203
Categories:   Business & Economics; Environment
Oct 27/2008
to Nov 10/2008
Montreal, QC
Culture Shock
Culture Shock is two weeks of events aimed at exploring our cultural myths, particularly those surrounding immigrant, refugee, and racialised communities. Through panel discussions, film screenings, workshops, and a keynote speaker, we'll explore the dynamic nature of culture and challenge liberal discourses around multiculturalism. Culture Shock is a collaborative effort by the McGill Anti-Racist Coalition (MARC), Quebec Public Interest Research Group (QPIRG McGill), and Student Society of McGill University (SSMU). For childcare or translation please call QPIRG (514-398-7432) 48 hours in advance.

Venue:  McGill University
Location:  2900, boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal, QC
Phone:  (514-398-7432)
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 28/2008
Montreal, QC
Buying Local: Where does your food really come from?
Every year, some 4,000 migrant foreign workers coming mostly from Mexico labour in Quebec farms to plant and pick our vegetables. In the summer of 2006, Patricia Perez, a pro-union militant speaking for the United Food and Commercial Workers, launches a major drive to organize the workers in several farms South of Montreal. She informs them of their rights, protects them from abuse, and struggles to bring them together under a union that would extend to them the same rights enjoyed by Canadian agricultural workers. This film is a portrait of a fight against the injustices of globalization not in the Third World, but here at home - in the Canadian farms that provide us with our summer vegetables.

Time:  3 p.m.
Venue:  Lev Bukhman Room, Shatner Building, McGill University
Location:  3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Farming; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 28/2008
Montreal, QC
Food Fair
Sick of the Chartwells food covering campus? Tired of samosa sales being the only representation of Indian food? Want a great accompaniment to your Midnight Kitchen meal? Come to Culture Shock's food fair in the Shatner Ballroom to get a taste of delicious food from all over the globe, brought to you from and as a fundraiser for a variety of SSMU groups! CKUT will be there spinning while you eat, so grab some friends and join us for a relaxed, delicious meal, before you feed your brain intellectual thoughts!

Time:  12 - 3 p.m.
Venue:  Ballroom, Shatner Building, McGill University
Location:  3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Education
Oct 28/2008
Montreal, QC
From the 1968 Montreal Congress of Black Writers to the Grenada Revolution and Beyond: West Indian Exile and the Caribbean Left
Speaker: Brian Meeks, Professor of Social and Political Change, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus (Jamaica) Brian Meeks' publications include Caribbean Revolutions and Revolutionary Theory, (1993); Radical Caribbean: From Black Power to Abu Bakr, (1996); Narratives of Resistance: Jamaica, Trinidad, the Caribbean, (2000), Envisioning Caribbean Futures (2007), as well as a book of fiction, Paint the Town Red (2003) which exams the theme of rebellion and the existential condition in Jamaica in the 1970s, a profoundly important decade which saw Jamaica approach the frontiers of civil war.

Time:  6:30 p.m.
Venue:  Ballroom, Shatner Building, McGill University
Location:  3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education; Arts & Culture
Oct 28/2008
, ON
The six elements of successful innovation
The secrets of social innovations are revealed by Ed Etmanski and Vickie Cammack who are considered to be visionary thinkers in the areas of social policy and community development.

Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Tamarack Institute for Community Engagement
Location:  via telephone, anywhere, ON
For information contact:  tamarack@tamarackcommunity.ca
Phone:  519-885-5155
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Oct 29/2008
Montreal, QC
Film Screening: Frantz Fanon: His Life, His Struggle, His Work
dir. Cheikh Djema, 2004, 52 min, Martinique/France/Algeria/Tunisia, French with English Subtitles, Color & B/W) Frantz Fanon, His Life, His Struggle, His Work reunites testimonies of friends, family and colleagues that he met during the different steps of his life and traces the short and intense life of one of the great thinkers of the 20th century.

Time:  4 p.m.
Venue:  Lev Bukhman Room, Shatner Building, McGill University
Location:  3480 McTavish Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Politics & Political Organizations
Oct 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Part 2: Memory of the Cactus: The creation of Canada Park on the land of destroyed Palestinian villages
The Arab Canadian Lawyer's Assoc., in collaboration with the Toronto Palestine Film Festival, presents this film plus discussion with Maysa Zorob, Dylan Smith and John Reynolds from Al Haq. Al Haq is the West Bank Affiliate of the International Commission of Jurists.

Time:  7 p.m.
Venue:  Revue Cinema
Location:  400 Roncesvalles Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@canarablaw.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Oct 29/2008
Windsor, ON
Tenant action workshop on saving energy
The Low-Income Energy Network (LIEN) is offering a tenant action workshop on saving energy in tenants' apartments at College Ave. Community Centre.

Time:  10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Venue:  College Avenue Community Centre
Location:  3325 College Avenue, Windsor, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoenvironment.org/workshops/savingenergyinwindsor
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Oct 29/2008
to Oct 31/2008
Courtenay, BC
Coast Waste Management Association - Annual Conference
The Theme for the conference is : "Why Waste Energy". Some topics of discussion are plastic bags and plastics recycling, bio-fuel generation and use, integrated resource management and tours of local waste treatment facilities. This is coastal BC's premier conference on waste management.

Venue:  Crown Isle Resort
Location:  Courtenay, Courtenay, BC
Website:  http://www.cwma.bc.ca
Phone:  250-733-2213
Categories:   Environment; Biotechnology
Oct 29/2008
to Oct 31/2008
Vancouver, ON
International Conference on Urban Health
Highly renowned, international speakers will provide presentations including the city of Vancouver which has implemented useful drug-related and addiction related strategies over the many past years.

Venue:  Westin Bayshore
Location:  Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.icuh2008.com/guidelines
For information contact:  Leigh-Anne Higgs icuh2008@advance-group.com
Phone:  1-604-688-9655 ext.2
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Oct 30/2008
Halifax, NS
Nova Scotia Nature Trust 11th Dinner and Silent Auction
Stephen Lewis is the renowned speaker about Nova Scotia's environmental issues. The silent auction offers the opportunity to financially support environmental progress.

Time:  5 pm
Location:  Halifax, NS
Website:  http://www.nsnt.ca
For information contact:  nature@nsnt.ca
Phone:  902-425-5263
Categories:   Environment
Oct 30/2008
Montreal, QC
Walking Tour of Chinatown
Take a Chinatown Project Walking Tour through Montreal's Chinatown. Explore the Chinese community's changing response to external and internal challenges. We'll jump from immigration to tourism, racism to gentrification. + intermission for bubble tea & buns. Sponsored by: Anti-Gentrification Group.

Time:  4:30 p.m.
Venue:  Meet at Roddick Gates
Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Oct 31/2008
Toronto, ON
Science Education: the War Between Science and Religion - Dr. P.Z. Myers
Dr. Myers will speak on the above topic; he is known to have the world's leading blog, "Pharyngula" concerning science, atheism, religion, education especially as it pertains to the creationist-evolutionist controversy.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  MacLeod Auditorium, Medical Sciences Bldg.
Location:  1 King's College Circle, U of Toronto campus, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cfiontario.org
For information contact:  jtrottier@cfiontario.org
Phone:  416-971-5676
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Education
Oct 31/2008
Toronto, ON
The World's Leading Atheist & Science Blogger PZ Myers is coming to Toronto to present Science Education: The War Between Science and Religion
Partnered with the University of Toronto Secular Alliance the Centre for Inquiry - Ontario presents the popular biologist and author of the stimulating blog Pharyngula. Dr. Myers is an associate professor of biology at the University of Minnesota, Morris. He obtained his B.S in zoology from the university of Washington and his Ph.D. in biology from the Institute of Neuroscience, University of Oregon. His blog is the most widely read science blog on the internet with topics ranging from octopus, religion and getting kicked out of Expelled. STUDENTS AND MEMBERS: $5 REGULAR ADVANCED: $8 REGULAR AT THE DOOR: $10

Time:  7:30 p.m.
Venue:  University of Toronto, J.J.R. MacLeod Auditorium
Location:  1 King's College Circle, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Education
Nov 1/2008
Barrie, ON
Barriefolk: Roots Music Festival - Barrie
Amazing Folk, Roots, Blues music, also workshops, open stage, artisans and an evening main stage show.

Venue:  Barrie Campus of Georgian College
Location:  Barrie, ON
Website:  http://www.barriefolk.com
For information contact:  info@barriefolk.com
Phone:  705-737-5204
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 1/2008
Montreal, QC
Founding Assembly of the Independent Media Centre
The mission of the Montreal Independent Media Centre (IMC-Montreal, or Montreal Indymedia) is to facilitate the production and dissemination of independent media coming from a perspective of direct support to popular movements for economic and social justice. Our participation in the international Indymedia network contributes to a global, decentralized communications network. We seek to offer a space for the expression of diverse social movements and thus diffuse a panoply of intellectual, scientific, artistic, literary, social, cultural and creative expressions otherwise ignored by the commercial media.

Venue:  2035 St-Laurent, 2nd floor, between Sherbrook and Ontario Streets
Location:  Centre des medias independents-Independent Media Centre, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  info-cmi@revolte.biz
Phone:  (514) 596-2729
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Nov 1/2008
to Nov 2/2008
Orangeville, ON
Ontario Sustainable Energy Association Annual General Meeting and Wind Power 101 Workshop
Saturday will feature a workshop entitled "Wind Power 101" followed by a buffet reception.

Venue:  Hockley Valley Resort
Location:  Orangeville, Orangeville, ON
Website:  http://www.ontario-sea.org
For information contact:  Sonya De Vellis info@ontario-sea.org
Phone:  416-977-4441
Categories:   Environment
Nov 2/2008
Winnipeg, MB
Seeds of Diversity Annual Meeting
Meet our board of directors, enjoy organic lunch, bid on our silent auction and visit our display. Then hear Amy Goldman, noted author, speak about her new book, "The Heirloom Tomato, From Garden to Table: Recipes, Portraits and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit."

Time:  11:30 am - 2:30 pm
Venue:  Park Theatre
Location:  698 Osborne St, Winnipeg, MB
For information contact:  office@seeds.ca
Phone:  1-866-509-SEED
Categories:   Education; Food & Beverage; Farming
Nov 3/2008
Montreal, QC
Canada, a Pariah State? Indigenous rights in Domestic and International Law
Speaker: Arthur Manuel. How well does Canada live up to its reputation as a human rights champion? When it comes to the situation of Indigenous peoples, it falls dreadfully short. Few people know that the Canadian government is regularly and roundly condemned by the United Nations. Canada doesn't only ignore minimum provisions of international law -- it also thinks little of domestic legal standards set by the Supreme Court. In its determination to retain control over the lands and resources of Indigenous peoples, Canada runs rough-shod over the emerging framework of the international and domestic law supporting the rights of Indigenous peoples to self-determination and ownership of their traditional territories.

Time:  6:30 p.m.
Venue:  Moot court, McGill University, factulty of Law
Location:  3644 Peel Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Native Peoples; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Nov 4/2008
Montreal, QC
Protectors of the Forest: The Barriere Lake Struggle Continues
Since the Department of Indian Affairs ousted their Customary Chief and Council in March 2008 and used the Surete du Quebec to forcibly impose the authority of a minority community faction, the Barriere Lake Algonquins have been organizing to roll-back the quiet coup d'etat. They are campaigning to make the government honour a number of agreements, including the Trilateral, a internationally praised land co-management and resource-revenue sharing deal the Algonquins signed with Canada and Quebec in 1991. It would significantly protect their forests from clear-cut logging, but it remains unimplemented. Community representatives will be joined by Arthur Manuel in the latest round of struggle.

Time:  6 p.m.
Venue:  TBA
Location:  TBA, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Native Peoples
Nov 5/2008
Toronto, ON
6th annual Scarborough Community Summit
The Scarborough Civic Action Network will organize the 6th annual Scarborough Community Summit at Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr. from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. For information, or to register for child care, contact (416) 531-2854 or scarboroughCAN@publicinterest.ca

Time:  4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue:  Scarborough Civic Centre
Location:  150 Borough Drive, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://scarboroughCAN@publicinterest.ca
Phone:  (416) 531-2854
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 5/2008
to Nov 11/2008
Veterans' Week
Veterans' Week encourages Canadians to pay tribute to Canada's veterans and to uphold the principles of peace and freedom for which they fought.

Venue:  across Canada
Website:  http://www.vac-acc.gc.ca/remembers
For information contact:  information@vac-acc.gc.ca
Phone:  866-552-2122
Categories:   Military; Education
Nov 6/2008
Thornhill, ON
Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner for the Living City - 15th Annual
The dinner and silent auction raises funds to protect environmentally significant lands to ensure clean water and air for future generations. Keynote speaker is Ray Anderson, Founder and Chairman of Interface Inc.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  LeParc Conference Centre
Location:  8432 Leslie Str., Thornhill, Thornhill, ON
Website:  http://www.charlessauriol.ca
Phone:  416-661-6600 ext.5276
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 6/2008
to Nov 7/2008
Strasbourg, France
European Symposium on the integration of air pollution and climate change policies in Europe
The aim of the Symposium is to attract attention to the need for better integration on air pollution and climate change policies, and catalyse energy by providing an opportunity for debate on scientific basis between scientists, policy makers, industry, local authorities and civilian society.

Venue:  European Parliament
Location:  Strasbourg, France, Strasbourg, France
Website:  http://www.efcasymposium.eu/
For information contact:  Jonathan Villien jonathan.villien@appa.asso.fr
Phone:  33 1 42 11 15 13
Categories:   Environment; International
Nov 6/2008
to Nov 15/2008
Toronto, ON
The 16th Annual Rendezvous With Madness
Shorts and Features on Mental Illness and Addictions

Venue:  Workman Theatre
Location:  1001 Queen St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rendezvouswithmadness.com
Phone:  416-583-4339
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Health/Health Care
Nov 7/2008
Montreal, QC
Pieces de la Resistance: art auction fundraiser for the Tyendinaga Support Committee
Art Auction Fundraiser for the Tyendinaga Support Committee. This show is a sequel to the highly successful "Shawn Brant Is No Criminal" art auction which took place in Toronto last spring. It contains art that reflects on anti-colonial resistance, decolonization as a way-of-life, Indigenous sovereignty and the abolition of the kanadian state.

Time:  8 p.m.
Venue:  Metro Place St. Henri
Location:  3942 rue Ste. Emilie, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 7/2008
Shades of Gay: We have more colours than the rainbow
Shades of Gay: We have more colours than the rainbow Friday November 7, 10.30pm, Tickets 5-10$ Alize, 900 Ontario east Dance to everything from bhangra to dancehall to hip hop to dubke and much more

Time:  10:30 p.m.
Categories:   Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Arts & Culture
Nov 7/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Food Crisis - public presentation
-The Food Crisis - Public Presentation -UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food -speakers from La Via Campesina and COPAGEN (Coalition for the Protection of Africa's Genetic Heritage)

Time:  7 pm
Venue:  Bronson Centre
Location:  211 Bronson Ave., Ottawa, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.foodsecurecanada.org
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Environment; International
Nov 7/2008
Under the Hood: A Voyage into the World of Torture
A documentary film by Patricio Henriquez and Adil Charkaoui. This film retraces the stories of several people who were illegally tortured by democratic countries convinced of their right to absolutely do so. The film traces the beginnings of systematized torture from the Catholic Inquisition until the present American complicity.

Venue:  Ex Centris Theatre
Location:  3536 Saint-Laurent Blvd.
Website:  http://www.adilinfo.org
For information contact:  justiceforadil@riseup.net
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Nov 7/2008
to Nov 8/2008
Toronto, ON
Meeting/Conference at York University
People for Education will be having their network meeting and conference at Stong College at York University.

Time:  Noon
Venue:  Stong College, York University
Location:  4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.peopleforeducation.com/
Categories:   Education
Nov 8/2008
to Nov 11/2008
Vancouver, BC
World Peace Forum
The War To End All Wars: 90 years later and the lessons learned. - A Teach-in

Venue:  Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.worldpeaceforumbc.ca
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 9/2008
to Nov 11/2008
Raleigh North Carolina, USA
Working Together for Sustainability - On Campus and Beyond
The event includes an exciting lineup of keynote speakers, pre-conference workshops, a sustainability trade show and a preconference Student Summit.

Venue:  Raleigh
Location:  Raleigh North Carolina, USA
Website:  http://www.aashe.org/conf2008/index.php
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Nov 10/2008
Montreal, QC
Human Rights Law and Palestine/Israel: Exploring the Apartheid Paradigm
Speakers: Noura Erakat, Dina Awad, and local organizers from Association pour une solidarite syndicale etudiante (ASSE) student union Moderator: Scott Weinstein of Independent Jewish Voices Noura Erakat is a Palestinian activist and lawyer. Dina Awad is Member of the Arab student laws association, Tadamon!

Time:  6:30 p.m.
Venue:  Leacock Building, Room 232,
Location:  855 Sherbrooke Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   International; Politics & Political Organizations
Nov 10/2008
Montreal, QC
Let Freedom Ring
Evening of art & literature in celebration of the struggle to free political prisoners Let Freedom Ring: A collection of Documents from the Movements to Free US Political Prisoners: edited by Matt Meyer

Time:  7 pm - 10 pm
Venue:  Le Cagibi
Location:  5490 St. Laurent (corner St.Viateur), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.certaindays.org
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Nov 10/2008
Charlottetown, PE
Soil Matters - workshop with Fred Magdoff
Fred Magdoff is a recently retired professor of soil and plant science, U of Vermont. He will address: application of ecological principles to agriculture, soil organic matter and its importance, soil health management and soil testing. Magdoff is co-author of "Building Soils for Better Crops".

Time:  9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue:  Charlottetown
Location:  Charlottetown, PE
Website:  http://www.acornorganic.org
For information contact:  jessie@acornorganic.org
Phone:  1-866-322-2676
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Nov 11/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto Screening - Body Of War
This is a charity event with all proceeds going to IVAW.org in support of War Resisters locally in Toronto.

Time:  6:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Bloor Cinema
Location:  506 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bodyofwartoronto.com
For information contact:  info@bodyofwartoronto.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Nov 11/2008
to Nov 14/2008
Lake Louise, AB
North American Lake Management Society 2008
NALMS 18th International Symposium The symposium theme is: lake management during unprecedented development, water scarcity and climate change. More than 30 sessions and several pre-conference workshops are proposed.

Location:  Lake Louise, AB
Website:  http://www.nalms.org/Conferences/2008LakeLouise/
Categories:   Environment
Nov 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Focus on Hebron: In the Eye of the Storm - Stories, Artwork and Films by Israelis and Palestinians
Opening Night: - Book Launch with George Kheifi: 7-8 p.m. - Palestinian Cinema - Pianist John Kameel Farah: 8:45 p.m. - Kamilya Jubran - Solo: 9:30 p.m. - Telling Strings: 11 p.m. Ongoing Exhibit - October 30th November 9th Wednesday to Saturday at XEXE Gallery . Hours: 12-6 p.m. Free $15 for opening night Films: $5 students and seniors/$10 adults Film Pass $25 students and seniors/$50 adults

Venue:  Gladstone Hotel
Location:  1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.voicesforward.org
Phone:  416-909-4038
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Lecture: A short history of Iraq
In this lecture Dr. Thabit Abdullah, author of "A Short History of Iraq: From 636 to the Present" will consider the rise of modern Iraq.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Textile museum of Canada
Location:  55 Centre Ave., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@textilemuseum.ca
Phone:  416-599-5321
Categories:   Education; International; Military
Nov 12/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project
Une presentation de l.Association facultaire des sciences humaines de l'UQAM (AFESH) et de l'Association etudiante du module de science politique de l'UQAM (AEMSP-UQAM)

Time:  12h30
Venue:  Universite du Que©bec a  Montreal (UQAM)
Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education; International; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Nov 12/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal November 2008
A popular education initiative in Montreal building on the critical resolution adopted by ASSE to support the international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to fight against Israeli apartheid, as ASSE became the first major student union in Canada to support the international campaign against Israeli apartheid and for equality in Palestine. Around the world there is a growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions to be applied to the Israel, in order to pressure the Israeli government to end ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians living in the occupied territories and within Israel.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 12/2008
Montreal, QC
QPIRG Student meeting
QPIRG McGill student meeting. Hosted by GrassRoots Association for Student Power (GRASP) and QPIRG McGill

Time:  18h30
Venue:  QPIRG McGill
Location:  3647 University Street, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education
Nov 12/2008
Calgary, AB
Sustainability for Small Business: Making the Economic Case
Bob Willard will be sharing his insights into the importance of sustainability for small business and providing practical advice for local business owners especially those of the green community.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Central Library
Location:  616 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.reapcalgary.com/survey
Nov 12/2008
Calgary, AB
Tariq Ali
Mr. Ali, noted speaker, documentary film maker and editor of the "New Left" magazine, will talk on "Duel: Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Flight Path of American Power."

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Knox Centre
Location:  514 6th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB
For information contact:  Paul Armstrong tourab@aol.com
Phone:  403-246-9586
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Nov 12/2008
Ottawa, ON
The Myth of Water Abundance in Canada - An evening of learning and discussion
Short Film: "The Canadian Water Crisis" Panel Discussion:Stephen Hazell, Sierra Club Maude Barlow, Council of Canadians Meredith Brown, Ottawa Riverkeeper

Time:  7 pm - 9 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's University
Location:  223 Main St.,, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ontario.sierraclub.ca
For information contact:  water.night@rogers.com
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Nov 12/2008
to Nov 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Pesticides and Cancer Conference
This is a two day science-based, groundbreaking conference about pesticides and cancer with support from the National Cancer Inst. of Canada. Experts from renowned international cancer research centres will lead the discussions.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cancer.ca/pesticidesconference
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Environment
Nov 12/2008
to Nov 14/2008
Edmonton, AB
Integrated Waste Management Systems
This conference will examine issues related to municipal waste and waste management systems and will be divided in four sessions: an overview of successful waste management systems, new and emerging technologies, costs and decision processes.

Venue:  Edmonton
Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.awma.org/go/IWMS08
For information contact:  mgallagher@awma.org
Phone:  412-232-3444
Categories:   Science & Technology; Environment
Nov 12/2008
to Nov 25/2008
Toronto, ON
Bil'in Village Against the Wall Photo Exhibit
Featuring: Video and Speakers about the struggle in the West Bank Village of Bil'in against the Apartheid Wall and the recent launch of legal action against Canadian corporations involved in building settlements on Bil'in village land. Bil'in is a Palestinian village struggling to exist. It is fighting to safeguard its land, its trees, its resources, its liberty. By annexing close to 60% of Bil'in land for Israeli settlements and the construction its 'separation' wall, the state of Israel is strangling the village. Since 2005, Bil'in residents have been peacefully demonstrating every Friday in front of the "work-site of shame" supported by Israeli and International activists. And every Friday the Israeli army respond with violence.

Time:  Full Opening Night: Wednesday, November 19th @ 7pm
Venue:  Tinto's Cafe
Location:  89 Roncesvalles Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tinto.ca, www.caiaweb.org
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Arts & Culture
Nov 13/2008
Montreal, QC
Book Sale
Concordia Community Solidarity Co-op Bookstore 2150 Bishop Street, metro Guy-Concordia Hosted by Concordia Co-op Bookstore and QPIRG Concordia

Time:  6 p.m.
Venue:  Hosted by Concordia Co-op Bookstore and QPIRG Concordia
Location:  2150 Bishop Street, metro Guy-Concordia, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education
Nov 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Carbon Finance Workshop ( 4 half-day workshops)
Attendees will learn of: -mechanisms of carbon markets -interaction of regular finance and carbon markets -risks associated with carbon markets -latest trends in international and national initiatives

Time:  8:00 am - 5 pm, both Nov.13 and Nov.14/2008
Venue:  Munk Centre
Location:  1 Devonshire Place, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.environmental-finance.utoronto.ca/carbonfinance
For information contact:  Donna Workman d.workman@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Economic Development; Environment; International
Nov 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Focus on Hebron: In the Eye of the Storm - Stories, Artwork and Films by Israelis and Palestinians
- In the Eye of the Storm: 6-8:30 p.m. Official Opening Meet the artists and guests - 6.5 Minutes in Tel Aviv and Bed and Breakfast: 7 p.m. - Performance of Reading Hebron: 9-11 p.m. Ongoing Exhibit - October 30th - November 29th Wednesday to Saturday at XEXE Gallery. Hours: 12-6 p.m. Free $15 for opening night Films: $5 students and seniors/$10 adults Film Pass: $ 25 students and seniors/$50 adults

Venue:  XEXE Gallery, Royal Cinema, Factory Theatre
Location:  624 Richmond St. W, 608 College St. W, 125 Bathurst St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.voicesforward.org
Phone:  416-909-4038
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 13/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal November 2008
A popular education initiative in Montreal building on the critical resolution adopted by ASSE to support the international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to fight against Israeli apartheid, as ASSE became the first major student union in Canada to support the international campaign against Israeli apartheid and for equality in Palestine. Around the world there is a growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions to be applied to Israel, in order to pressure the Israeli government to end ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians living in the occupied territories and within Israel.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Transportation Futures: Ontario's inaugural road pricing forum
Can road pricing play a role in improving mobility, air quality and the state of the nation's transportation infrastructure? Examples are given from places such as London, France, Germany, Oregon and Holland where some pricing systems were applied

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, U of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.rccao.com/events
For information contact:  Marty Collier marty@rccao.com
Phone:  416-516-1621 ex.2
Categories:   Environment; Business & Economics; International
Nov 13/2008
Toronto, ON
Waves of Resistance: Introductory discussion workshop on feminism
This is the first of at least two workshops that the Toronto Feminist Meetup will host based on materials from the Pan-Canadian young feminist conference which happened last month.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Tequila Bookworm
Location:  512 Queen St. W., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Tara Vaughan vaughan.tara@gmail.com
Categories:   Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 13/2008
to Nov 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Quality of Education Conference
The following questions need to be answered: what is quality education, academic freedom, good pedagogy, promoting equity and access, student support etc. Keynote speaker is James Turk, Executive Director of theCanadian Association of University Teachers.

Venue:  U of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Melana Heinss Martel chf@cupe3902.org
Phone:  416-593-7057
Categories:   Education; Management
Nov 13/2008
to Nov 15/2008
Toronto, ON
STAO 2008 - Learning through STSE - Science, Technology, Society, and the Environment
The conference features student-centred learning experiences and resources that address the most important science and technology related issues facing society and the environment today.

Venue:  Doubletree Internat. Plaza Hotel
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.stao.org
For information contact:  Cathy Nesbitt cathy@cathycomposters.com
Phone:  905-775-9495
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Nov 13/2008
to Nov 16/2008
Vancouver, ON
Amnesty International Film Festival
This year will be largest with 35 films. This year it will concide with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN document which sets out the rights of human beings. The Film Festival also shows how these rights were at times not protected by the authorities.

Venue:  Vancity Theatre
Location:  1181 Seymour Street, Vancouver, ON
For information contact:  Don Wright, Amnesty International
Phone:  604-294-5160
Categories:   Environment; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 13/2008
to Nov 22/2008
Montreal, QC
Montreal Documentary Festival
The program is organized around themes - social, political and environmental, and features workshops and events that engage audiences, film professionals and partners in conversation and debate, both along the artistic and also the political level.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.ridm.qc.ca
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Nov 13/2008
to Nov 22/2008
Montreal, QC
Montreal Documentary Festival/ Rencontres Internationales du Documentaire (RIDM)
This festival was founded in 1998 by documentary film makers who wanted to give documentary films a showcase that would encourage the emergence of new ways of looking at the world. Some 100 films are offered from the four corners of the earth; the themes are social, political and environmental. Along with the films, there are numerous work shops where film content and techniques can be discussed and artistic merit can be evaluated.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.ridm.qc.ca
For information contact:  info@ridm.qc.ca
Phone:  514-499-3676
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations
Nov 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Focus on Hebron: In the Eye of the Storm - Stories, Artwork and Films by Israelis and Palestinians
- A Gallery Encounter: 6 p.m. - Music Night: 8:30 p.m.

Venue:  XEXE Gallery, Gladstone Hotel
Location:  624 Richmond Street West, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.voicesforward.org
Phone:  416-909-4038
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 14/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal
Hosted by the Mobilization Committee of the Association etudiante du Cegep de St-Laurent (AECSL)

Time:  11 a.m.
Venue:  Cegep Saint-Laurent.
Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Nov 14/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal November 2008
A popular education initiative in Montreal building on the critical resolution adopted by ASSE to support the international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to fight against Israeli apartheid, as ASSE became the first major student union in Canada to support the international campaign against Israeli apartheid and for equality in Palestine. Around the world there is a growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions to be applied to Israel, in order to pressure the Israeli government to end ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians living in the occupied territories and within Israel.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 14/2008
to Nov 16/2008
Edmonton, AB
The Moral of the Story: Art, Culture, Media and Politics
Political change for the common good involving media, activist art, politics in fiction, alternative media. Multimedia keynote presentation by Sol Guy; closing speaker and author Tariq Ali.

Venue:  U. of Alberta Campus
Location:  Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  parkland@ualberta.ca
Phone:  780-492-8558
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Politics & Political Organizations
Nov 14/2008
to Nov 16/2008
Edmonton, AB
The Moral of the Story: Art, Culture, Media and Politics
This is the Parkland Institute's 12th annual fall conference focusing on: -the Media -Activist Art -Politics in Fiction -Alternative Media

Venue:  University of Alberta Campus
Location:  Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  parkland@ualberta.ca
Phone:  780-492-8558
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Nov 15/2008
Toronto, ON
Focus on Hebron: In the Eye of the Storm - Stories, Artwork and Films by Israelis and Palestinians
- Inside God's Bunker: 5 p.m. - Heart of Jenin with Moshe and Munir: 7 p.m. - You Me Jerusalem: 9 p.m. Ongoing Exhibit - October 30th - November 29th Wednesday to Saturday at XEXE Gallery. Hours: 12-6 p.m. Free $15 for opening night Films: $5 students and seniors/$10 adults Film Pass $25 students and seniors/$50 adults

Venue:  Royal Cinema
Location:  608 College Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.voicesforward.org
Phone:  416-909-4038
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 15/2008
to Nov 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Voices Foward: Film and Culture about People from Israel & Palestine
For people who are curious and interested in participating in screenings, events and discussions that endeavour to bring new perspectives about people from Israel & Palestine. As well as presenting screenings and events throughout the year, Voices Forward presents its 3rd annual weekend of film, photography, theatre & discussion on November 15-16 where diverse personal experiences of daily living by visiting Palestinian and Israeli artists and filmmakers will be shared. Our hope is to acknowledge the realities in these films and artistic works focusing on individuals from both sides with the courage to showcase human stories. We believe these voices should be heard: nothing can communicate humanity and the human experience better than art.

Venue:  Royal Cinena
Location:  608 College Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://ttp://voicesforward.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International
Nov 16/2008
Toronto, ON
Focus On Hebron: In the Eye of the Storm - Stories, Artwork and Films by Israelis and Palestinians
- What I Saw In Hebron: 11 a.m. - Martyr Street: 1 p.m. - Breaking the Silence Presentation: 3:30 p.m. - Recognized with Ajameion: 5 p.m.' - Ashkenaz: 7 p.m. - Jerusalem Cuts: 9 p.m. Ongoing Exhibit - October 30th - November 29th Wednesday to Saturday at XEXE Gallery. Hours: 12-6 p.m. Free $15 for for opening night Films: $5 students and seniors/$10 adults Film Pass: $25 students and seniors/$50 adults

Venue:  Royal Cinema
Location:  608 College Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.voicesforward.org
Phone:  416-909-4038
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 16/2008
to Nov 18/2008
Saskatoon, SK
Organic Connections 2008
The public's desire to support locally grown food is increasing and with it the support for organically grown food. There are workshops, an organic food fair and related trade show and even a country dance. The themes for this conference are: Connecting, Sustainability, Lifestyles and Farming. This event is the leading Canadian Source for the gathering of information and knowledge on all things organic.

Venue:  Grand Salon, TCU Place
Location:  Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.organicconnections.ca
Categories:   Environment; Farming
Nov 16/2008
to Nov 22/2008
Restorative Justice Week
Restorative Justice Week aims to promote mediation between victims of crime and past offenders in order to improve the community's quality of life.

Website:  http://www.csc-scc.gc.ca
For information contact:  restorativejustice@csc-scc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-952-1220
Categories:   Security; Social Policy
Nov 17/2008
Montreal, QC
Study in Action Conference
We're beginning to plan for next year's Study in Action Conference, which links undergraduate research and learning with community organizing. This year's theme is Resisting Occupations. Join us at our next meeting where we'll continue to brainstorm and plan for next year's conference. The space is wheelchair accessible; please get in touch in advance for childcare or any other needs. Please confirm at info@qpirgconcordia.org (or 514-848-7585) if you can make the meeting, or if you want to be involved but can't make it.

Time:  5 p.m.
Venue:  QPIRG Concordia
Location:  1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest, #204, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://ww.qpirgconcordia.org
For information contact:  info@qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7585
Categories:   Education
Nov 17/2008
Toronto, ON
UNIFEM Toronto Film Screening: Credit Where Credit is Due
A film about how taking out a loan revolutionized the lives of village women in Bangladesh, inreasing their income and their children's health.

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Textile Museum
Location:  55 Centre Ave., Dundas St. & University Ave., Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-922-8744
Categories:   Economic Development; International; Women
Nov 17/2008
to Nov 20/2008
Venice
Energy from Biomass and Waste -- VENICE 2008: Second International Symposium
The aim of the Venice 2008 Symposium is to focus on the advances made in theapplication of technologies for energy recovery from biomass and waste and to encourage discussion on the reliability of processes and technologies and their full scale applicability.

Location:  Venice
Website:  http://www.venicesymposium.it
For information contact:  Anne Farmer eurowaste@tin.it
Phone:  +39 049 8726986
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International
Nov 18/2008
Toronto, ON
Beyond the Seventh Generation
A series of short films created by local indigenous youth filmmakers. To be preceded by a smudge conducted by the Indigenous Education Network and followed by Q & A.

Time:  8:30 pm - 10:25 pm
Venue:  Ontario Inst. for Studies in Education (OISE/UT)
Location:  252 Bloor St. West (Room 5-260), Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Native Peoples; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 18/2008
Montreal, QC
Campus Organizing: Contemporary Currents Panel Discussion and Q&A
A bilingual panel of student organizers, including Sabine Friesinger (former Concordia Student Union President), Max Silverman (Association of McGill Undergraduate Student Employees - AMUSE), and Veronique Martineau (a member of l'Association pour une Solidarite Syndicale Etudiante, ASSA), will share their experiences, shedding light on the specific challenges and strategies of on-campus organizing, highlighting links to community organizing and the role of student movements within larger social justice struggles. Moderated by Indu Vashist of QPIRG McGill The Rad School: Resources for resistance! Workshops are free, bilingual and open to anyone working for social justice.

Time:  7:00 p.m
Venue:  Concordia University
Location:  2149 Mackay St., Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.centre2110.org
For information contact:  www.theradschool@gmail.com
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual; Native Peoples
Nov 18/2008
to Nov 27/2008
Hull, QC
Conserving Natural Capital in Canada and Mexico
Where: UNAM's Extension School in Canada, 55 Promenade du Portage (corner of St-Jacques), Gatineau-sector Hull (near Ottawa), Quebec

Time:  5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays
Venue:  UNAM's Extension School in Canada
Location:  55 Promenade du Portage (corner of St-Jacques), Hull, QC
Categories:   Business & Economics
Nov 19/2008
Montreal, QC
Demonstration in Solidarity with Barriere Lake: A Call for Solidarity and Support
This is a demonstration to call on Premier Charest to STOP using riot police, tear gas and pain compliance and start honouring signed agreements with Barriere Lake Algonquins.

Venue:  Jean Charest's Office
Location:  corner of McGill College & Sherbrooke, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Native Peoples; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 19/2008
Montreal, QC
QPIRG-Concordia Skillshare 13 MAKE NOIZE!
Organizing sound at demonstrations and events: This workshop will look at how to construct low-cost public address sound systems for demonstrations and actions, as well as for indoor events (concerts, conferences, benefits and parties). We will begin with an overview of the use of equipment and different possible sound scenarios for grassroots groups. One part of this workshop will together assemble a mobile sound system (both sound trucks and smaller-scale "sound dollys"). The latter part of this workshop will look in greater detail at the assembly of indoor PA systems for events. We will together brainstorm low-cost and low-budget alternatives. The workshop is hands-on, and is intended for all social justice organizers and activists.

Time:  6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Venue:  QPIRG-Concordia
Location:  1500 de Maisonneuve Ouest,#204, Montreal, QC
For information contact:  workinggroups@qpirgconcordia.org
Phone:  514-848-7585 to reserve
Categories:   Skills & Training; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications
Nov 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Stories That Bind Festival, Celebrating the multicultural voices and stories of Canada
The KCLF-21 Press is proud to host the Stories That Bind Festival, Celebrating the multicultural voices and stories of Canada. A FREE EVENT Come celebrate this multicultural event with the KCLF-21 Press! Harbord House Pub & Grill

Time:  7:30 - 9:00pm
Venue:  Harbord House Pub & Grill
Location:  150 Harbord Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 19/2008
Toronto, ON
Thought for Food Gala
The Ontario Association of Food Banks is hosting its second annual fund-raising Thought for Food Gala.

Venue:  The Carlu
Location:  444 Yonge Street, 7th floor, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.oafb.ca
For information contact:  Renee Beneteau
Phone:  (416) 656-4100
Categories:   Social Policy
Nov 19/2008
to Nov 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Raising the Roof
Raising the Roof is sponsoring a conference to discuss a national strategy on youth homelessness. The conference will take place at the Holiday Inn on King St. in downtown Toronto, featuring an impressive range of activists in housing across the country, as well as a keynote address by the former United Nations Special Rapporteur on Adequate Housing, Mr. Miloon Kothari. The conference fee is $400, and the schedule is at http://www.raisingtheroof.org

Venue:  Holiday Inn
Location:  370 King Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.raisingtheroof.org
Categories:   Social Policy
Nov 20/2008
Montreal, QC
Broadcasting against Borders - Media and Migrant Justice from France to Montreal
This evening features: - Launch of the CKUT radio-documentary 'Les luttes des sans-papiers en France', produced by Aaron Lakoff - Film projections: "Mémoires d'immigrés", "RESF Un Réseau de résistances" -Slide-show and presentation by Tatiana Gomez & Jaggi Singh of Solidarity Across Borders: 'Migrant Justice organizing in Montreal' $5-15 sliding scale ($10 or more gets you a copy of CKUT's radio-documentary as well) This event is a benefit fund-raiser for the Independent Media Center (IMC) and CKUT Radio. The IMC opened its doors on September 20th, and is a free space to house numerous media activist projects in Montreal.

Time:  7:00 p.m
Venue:  The Independent Media Center
Location:  2035 St-Laurent, 2nd floor, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.solidarityacrossborders.org
For information contact:  news@ckut.ca
Phone:  514-448-4041 ext. 6788
Categories:   Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Arts & Culture
Nov 20/2008
Vancouver, BC
Canada after Bush: What is at stake?
A Forum to address the following topics: -War in Afghanistan, Climate Change, Free Trade, Energy Security, Human Rights and Disarmament Followed by refreshments; no charge.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Unitarian Church, Hewett Centre
Location:  949 W.49th Ave. at Oak St., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Larry Kazdan lkazdan@shaw.ca
Phone:  604-874-9982
Categories:   Economic Development; Environment; Military
Nov 20/2008
Vancouver, BC
Canada after Bush: What is at stake?
A Forum with Steven Staples, President of the Rideau Institute, on principled policies for Canada and the World: War in Afghanistan, Climate Change, Free Trade, Energy Security, Human Rights and Disarmament. Sponsored by: World Federalist Movement Canada - Vancouver Branch, Canadian Dept. of Peace Initiative - Vancouver Chapter, Council of Canadians Vancouver-Burnaby Chapter. Followed by refreshments. All welcome. Free Parking. No charge. The World Federalist Movement Canada - Vancouver Branch meets at this location the third Thursday of every month. The general public is invited to attend. World Federalists support the development of a global community based on the rule of law and democratically accountable international institutions.

Time:  7:30 p.m.
Venue:  Unitarian Church, Hewett Centre
Location:  949 W.49th Ave, Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  Larry Kazdan; lkazdan@shaw.ca
Categories:   International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Economic Development
Nov 20/2008
Toronto, ON
Greening our Cities: an Evening with David Suzuki
David Suzuki public lecture concerning the importance of trees in Greening our Cities.Tickets are: $50 / each.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  John Bassett Theatre,
Location:  Metro Convention Centre, North Bldg., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.landscapeontario.com
For information contact:  Jenny Rhodenizer, info@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
Phone:  416-397-1341
Categories:   Environment; Urban Issues, Transit, Housing, Public Space
Nov 20/2008
National Child Day
National Child Day celebrates two historic events for children: the adoption of the United Nations' Declaration on the Rights of the Child (1959) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989).

Website:  http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/ncd-jne/
Phone:  613-952-1220
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 20/2008
to Nov 22/2008
Ottawa, ON
Organizing for Justice conference in Ottawa
You are invited to participate in the upcoming "Organizing for Justice" conference that is being held in Ottawa from November 20th to 22nd 2008. There is no cost to participate. Donations are welcome and useful but not necessary. This conference is open to people involved and/or interested in community organizing. The four main themes of the conference are: social justice; economic justice; environmental justice and healthy communities. Organizing for Justice presents a space for community organizers, activists and interested individuals to come together, develop strategy, share vision, and work on skills and tools that will help them in their efforts to effect change.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.org4justice.wordpress.com
Phone:  613-656-5498
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Environment
Nov 21/2008
Toronto, ON
Human Trafficking in the EU: Patsy Sorensen Lecture and Art exhibit
Patsy Sorensen is the founder of Payoke, an NGO combatting trafficking based in the red-light district in Belgium. She pioneered Belgian trafficking initiatives that set the precedent for worldwide efforts. She will speak about Payoke.

Time:  9:00 am - 11:30 am
Venue:  Munk Centre
Location:  1 Devonshire Place, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.utoronto.ca/ceres
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 21/2008
Toronto, ON
THE MACHO PARADOX: Why Some Men Hurt Women and How All Can Help
Jackson Katz is one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists. He is internationally recognized for his work in the field of gender violence prevention with men and boys.

Time:  9 am - 11:00 am
Venue:  U of Toronto Multi-Faith Centre, 2nd Floor Koffler Inst.
Location:  569 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.whiteribbon.ca/katz
Phone:  416-920-6684
Categories:   Education; Women
Nov 21/2008
to Nov 23/2008
Orillia, ON
Great Lakes CSA Conference 2008: Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
The Conference will bring together CSA farmers and members, prospective CSA farmers and small farm supporters. Workshops and presentations will focus on practical techniques, tools and resources specific to organics and CSA farming. Topics include production, marketing and financial aspects of running a CSA operation. Uniquely, a mini-school will be offered to novice CSA farmers.

Venue:  Geneva Park Conference Centre
Location:  Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.csaconference2008.ca
Categories:   Farming; Environment
Nov 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Stories That Bind Festival, Celebrating the multicultural voices and stories of Canada
Main Event Date: Saturday November 22, 2008 Location: Hart House, University of Toronto Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm Sandra Huh Event Organizer email: storiesthatbindfestival@gmail.com 416.912.6466

Time:  Main Event: Saturday November 22, 2008, Time: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Venue:  7 Hart House, University of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  storiesthatbindfestival@gmail.com
Phone:  416.912.6466
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Nov 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Summit on Good Jobs
The Good Jobs Coalition, which is a community labour alliance in the Greater Toronto Area, will host a Summit on Good Jobs at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front St. West from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Information is available at the link on http://www.goodjobscoalition.ca/

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.goodjobscoalition.ca/
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions
Nov 24/2008
Toronto, ON
Roundtable Script: "Lights Out" by Manjula Padmanabhan
Based on a true story, Lights Out by Manjula Padmanabhan is set inside a Mumbai apartment where a middle aged couple and their friends are witnessing the screams of a woman apparently being raped and are wondering whether it is wise to intervene or not. A Roundtable is a set up where provided scripts of the play are read by participants. Anyone can take apart.

Time:  7:00 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  5th Element
Location:  1033 Bay Street, corner of Irwin and Bay, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Performing Arts; Women
Nov 24/2008
Toronto, ON
The Changing Face of Music in a Digital World
This discussion features: -free file sharing among music fans -on-line stores at artists' web sites -CD sales are declining -what about artists being fairly compensated for their work

Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre Forum
Location:  27 Front Street E (2 blks east of Union Station), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  subscribeforum@stlc.com
Phone:  416-366-1656
Categories:   Music; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 26/2008
Human Edte: To See If I'm Smiling - North American premiere
To See If I'm Smiling - North American premiere Directed and produced by Tamar Yarom Israel is the only country in the world where 18-year old girls are drafted for compulsory military service and then spend two years in active duty alongside their male counterparts. In this powerful documentary, six young female Israel war veterans in their twenties speak openly for the first time about their experiences during their two years in the army, stationed in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank (also known as the Territories). The two years of service left an indelible impression on each of them. The young women grapple with and describe the emotional and psychological toll of their war experiences.

Time:  10:00 - 11:00
Website:  http://www.tvo.org
For information contact:  Anne Rubenstein
Phone:  416-484-2881
Categories:   Arts & Culture; International; Military
Nov 26/2008
Kingston, ON
Oliver Doyle Activism banquet
The Kingston & District Labour Council is hosting its Oliver Doyle Activism banquet by featuring Andrea Horwath, MPP (Hamilton Centre) speaking on workers' rights. The banquet will take place at the Steelworkers 343 Union Centre, 105 Sutherland Dr., #7 in Kingston. The doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Time:  5:30
Venue:  343 Union Centre
Location:  105 Sutherland Drive, #7, Kingston, ON
For information contact:  Darlene Medhurst
Phone:  (613) 548-4952
Categories:   Labour, Workplace, Unions
Nov 26/2008
Toronto, ON
The Global Economic Crisis
The US, Canada's major trading partner is in very bad shape and not likely to recover soon. What's the future? Leave markets alone, nationalize banks, spend on infrastructure? Economist panel of three to discuss.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  St. Lawrence Forum
Location:  27 E. Front Str. (2 blks E. of Union Station), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  subscribeforum@stlc.com
Phone:  416-366-1656
Categories:   Economic Development; Politics & Political Organizations; Business & Economics
Nov 27/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project
A popular education initiative in Montreal to support the international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to fight against Israeli apartheid to support the international campaign against Israeli apartheid and for equality in Palestine. Around the world there is a growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions to be applied to the Israel. This global boycott movement against Israeli apartheid, supported by a large majority of Palestinian civil society, is not targeted at Israelis; on the contrary it is also addressed to conscientious Israelis, urging them to support international efforts to bring about Israel's compliance with international law fundamental human rights and international law.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www. tadamon.ca
Phone:  514 664 1036
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Education
Nov 27/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal
une presentation du Comite de solidarite internationale et interculturelle

Time:  12h15
Venue:  Cegep Edouard-Montpetit, salle c-30
Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Nov 27/2008
Montreal, QC
Middle East Popular Education Project: Montreal November 2008
A popular education initiative in Montreal building on the critical resolution adopted by ASSE to support the international campaign of boycott, divestment and sanctions to fight against Israeli apartheid, as ASSE became the first major student union in Canada to support the international campaign against Israeli apartheid and for equality in Palestine. Around the world there is a growing movement for boycott, divestment and sanctions to be applied to Israel, in order to pressure the Israeli government to end ongoing human rights violations against Palestinians living in the occupied territories and within Israel.

Location:  Montreal, QC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Sex - AIDS - Law: A Toxic Cocktail?
Speakers will include: - Dr. Rita Shahin, Association Medical Officer of Health, Toronto Public Health - Murray Jose, Executive Director, Toronto PWA Foundation - Matt Mills, Associate Publisher & Manager Editor, XTRA!, Toronto's Lesbian & Gay Biweekly - Derek Yee, PHA and Community Member Maureen Brosnahan, CBC Radio Brought to you by the Ontario Working Group on Criminal Law and HIV Exposure. With support from Toronto People With AIDS Foundation, AIDS Action NOW!, HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic (Ontario), Asian Community AIDS Services, Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention, Prisoners with HIV/AIDS Support Action Network, Africans in Partnership Against AIDS, and the AIDS Committee of Toronto.

Time:  7:00 to 9:00
Venue:  Metro Hall
Location:  55 John Street, Room 309, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Sexuality; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Nov 27/2008
Toronto, ON
The Atheism Tapes (Film Screening)
In these off-the-record interviews neurologist turned playwright, filmmaker and self-described atheist Jonathan Miller filmed conversations with six of today's leading men of letters and science: the New York Times best-selling author Richard Dawkins philosophers Daniel Dennett and Colin McGinn, distinguished playwright Arthur miller, theologian Denys Turner and Nobel Prize winning physicist Steven Weinberg, who discuss their personal intellectual journeys and offer illuminating analyses of non theism from a wide range of perspectives. Note: Part 2 will be screened on Thursday, December 18 at 7pm $5 ($3 for students) FREE for Friends of the Centre, bring a snack to share!

Time:  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  Centre for Inquiry
Location:  216 Beverley Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.centreforinquiry.net
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Education
Nov 27/2008
Toronto, ON
Toronto International Festival of Poetry of Resistance
Join Published Poets and Guests as we prepare for the First Toronto International Festival of Poetry of Resistance

Time:  8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Venue:  Ellington's Music and Cafe
Location:  805 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.freethefive.org
For information contact:  Maria Elena Mesa or Lisa Makarchuk; resistancepoetryfest@gmail.com
Phone:  416-603-9858
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Nov 28/2008
Montreal, QC
Solidarity Across Borders "Fall Feast"
Welcome to all friends, allies and supporters of Solidarity Across Borders & migrant justice struggles in Montreal. Our "Fall Feast" will include a menu of tasty foods (both meat and vegetarian) prepared by members and supporters of Solidarity Across Borders. Presentations on: - A Short History of Solidarity Across Borders (2003-2008) - Project X on their campaign against racial profiling - Report-back from the Agricultural Migrant Workers Caravan Dinner, short films and photo projections, and presentations to be followed by SAB's first-ever Dance Party! Dance party DJs: DJ Charivari & DJ Derek West (and others) Bring your kids! Kids activities planned on-site. Evening includes films, photos and short presentations. FREE!

Time:  Dinner is served at 6pm, Dance party follows at 9pm.
Venue:  Maison d'amitie
Location:  120 Duluth East, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.solidarityacrossborders.org
For information contact:  solidaritesansfrontieres@gmail.com
Phone:  514-848-7583
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International
Nov 29/2008
Toronto, ON
Ontario Coalition for Social Justice Assembly
Ontario Coalition for Social Justice Assembly We shall meet to discuss the most effective ways to persuade the Ontario Government to adopt a meaningful poverty reduction strategy. The timing of the assembly is fortuitous because the Government is due to announce its strategy within a short time of our meeting. Voices of the poor and for the poor need to unite to achieve change!

Time:  10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Venue:  Steelworkers' Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Nov 30/2008
Toronto, ON
Cities for Life: Demonstration in opposition to the death penalty
On Nov. 30, Sunday, Torontonians will demonstrate their opposition to the death penalty by marching from the Peace Garden in Nathan Phillips Square, at 6 pm to the illumination ceremony and speeches at St. James Cathedral.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  St. James Cathedral
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  edimitru@amnesty.ca
Phone:  416-363-9933 ext.33
Categories:   Social Policy; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 1/2008
to Dec 3/2008
Gatineau, QC
Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit 2008
The 5th Annual Canadian Renewable Fuels Summit. Biofuels/Biodiesel/Agrofuels - Environmental Concerns - Food vs Fuel? Second generation biofuels

Venue:  Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel
Location:  Gatineau, QC
Website:  http://www.crfs2008.com
For information contact:  Deborah Elson d.elson@greenfuels.org
Phone:  613 -594-5528 ext.223
Categories:   Environment; Biotechnology; Transportation & Travel
Dec 3/2008
Toronto, ON
After the Elections, Stop the Deportations of Iraq War Resisters
With deportations looming for many Iraq war resisters, hear resisters and their families speak about their fight to remain in Canada in the wake of recent elections in US and Canada.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00
Venue:  United Steel Workers' Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Michelle Robidoux resisters@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Military; International
Dec 3/2008
Ottawa, ON
Guantanamo North: Terrorism and the Administration of Justice in Canada, by Robert Diab
Robert Diab will read from this book on Dec. 3.

Time:  6:00 pm
Venue:  Octopus Books
Location:  116 Third Ave., Ottawa, ON
For information contact:  Jackie Wallace events@octopusbooks.ca
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 3/2008
Toronto, ON
Legalizing Terror: The Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement
This year Canada has reached a free trade agreement with Colombia to be ratified in 2009. Colombia's human rights' record is poor as is its militarily belligerent behavior with its neighbours. This is a discussion of the agreement's impact and organizing against it.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Reagle Beagle
Location:  335 Bloor Street, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@socialistproject.ca
Categories:   Economic Development; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations
Dec 4/2008
Winnipeg, MB
Aqua Books Lansdowne Prize for Poetry series
Hosted in conjunction with the Writer's Collective, feature winners, nominees and other notable local poets: -John Toone, "From Out Of Nowhere" -Jan Horner, "Recent Mistakes" -Dennis Cooley, "Correction Line"

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Aqua Books
Location:  274 Garry Str., Winnipeg, MB
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture; Publishers & Publishing
Dec 4/2008
North Bay, ON
Building Healthy Communities Workshop
Delivered by Paul Young, landscape architect and urban planner, the event provides an overview of the concepts involved in planning built environments to reflect the principles and prioritites of healthy communities.

Time:  6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Venue:  Urban Cafe
Location:  101 Worthington Street East, North Bay, ON
Website:  http://greenspacenorthbay.net
For information contact:  Brennain Lloyd greenspace@onlink.net
Phone:  705-497-0373
Categories:   Design; Architecture; Environment
Dec 4/2008
Edmonton, AB
Double-Bill Films! "What Would Jesus Buy?" and "Workers of the World Relax"
"What Would Jesus Buy" is about Reverend Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping as they try to save mankind from consumerism. "Workers of the World Relax" is about the truth that increasing world energy efficiency may increase world energy use.

Time:  Two Shows; 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm
Venue:  Metro Cinema
Location:  9828-101A Avenue, Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  contact@edmontonsmallpress.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment; Economic Development
Dec 4/2008
Toronto, ON
Ontario's Conservation Summit #4 -- The Conserver Economy
We are laying the groundwork for our fourth conservation summit to summarise progress towards a conserver society in Ontario and to highlight efforts to support a green, conserver economy. We will be encouraging groups and businesses to submit a one page summary of products and/or services they can offer that can help people adopt conserver solutions.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.greenontario.org/cco
For information contact:  Chris Winter cco@web.ca
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 4/2008
to Dec 5/2008
Toronto, ON
LAL presents: SANCTUARY CITY: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR NO ONE IS ILLEGAL - TORONTO
A Benefit Concert for No-one is Illegal in Toronto Guests: d'bi young, Amai Kuda, Mushfique Huq; DJ No Capitalista Tickets available: Women's Book Store, 73 Harbord Str.

Time:  9:00 pm - 2:00 am
Venue:  Wrongbar
Location:  1279 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Music; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 5/2008
Ottawa, ON
Climate Change & Health: Health Challenges Around the World
Topic will include how climate change will influence health from a Canadian and international point of view. Also included will be perspectives re: infectious diseases, environmental refugees and impacts on food production.

Time:  4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue:  Roger Guindon Hall, U. of Ottawa
Location:  451 Smyth Rd., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.uottawa.ca/maps/hsc.html
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; International
Dec 5/2008
Québec, QC
Press Conference for the Strategic Innu Alliance: Four Innu communities unite to defend their land rights
The media are invited to a press conference of the Innu Chiefs of Ekuanitshit, (Jean-Charles Piétacho), Matimekush-Lac John (Réal McKenzie), Pessamit (Raphael Picard) and Uashat Mak Mani-Utenam (Georges Ernest Grégoire), for the signature of a strategic Alliance to defend their land rights.

Time:  10:30
Venue:  HĂ´tel Delta, Salle BrĂ©beuf et Kent
Location:  QuĂ©bec, QC
For information contact:  Eric Cardinal
Phone:  450-638-5159
Dec 5/2008
Thunder Bay, ON
Rally to Support a Coalition Government
Rally to Support a Coalition government.

Time:  1:00 pm
Venue:  Labour Centre Parking lot
Location:  929 Ft. William Road, Thunder Bay, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Dec 5/2008
Montreal, QC
Tiss the season to be laid off: No Holidays for Laid Off Textile Workers
Rally in front of Lamour Textile Inc. in memory of over 500 workers laid off between 2000 and 2007. 9:00 am - 12:00, 35 Port Royal East 12:30 - 1:30, Picket in front of Lamour Inc., 55 Louvain St.

Venue:  In front of Lamour Inc.
Location:  55 Louvain St., near metro Sauve, Montreal, QC
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Labour, Workplace, Unions
Dec 5/2008
to Dec 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Canada's New Militarism - Canadian Peace Alliance Annual Convention
This convention needs the participants' input to develop action plans and chart the direction of the peace movement in Canada. The title of this year's convention is: "Canada's new militarism: Building resistance at home and abroad"

Venue:  Ryerson University
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.acp-cpa.ca/en/Convention2008.html
For information contact:  Can. Peace Alliance www.acp-cpa.ca
Categories:   Military; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 5/2008
to Dec 14/2008
Montreal, QC
Voices from Outside: Artists Against the Prison Industrial Complex
The Cooperative donates twenty prints, one each by different artists to prisoner justice organizations across North America. The vernissage will feature prison art, letter writing to political prisoners, Certain Days Calendar

Time:  Vernissage: Dec.5, 7:00 pm - 12:00 midnight
Venue:  Ste-Emilie SkillShare
Location:  3942 Ste. Emilie, metro Place St. Henri, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.certaindays.org
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 6/2008
Toronto, ON
Free Public Lecture Series on Human Trafficking
1) 11:00 - 12:00 What Is Human Trafficking 2) 12:00 - 12:45 Complimentary Lunch 3) 1:00 - 2:30 The Economics of Human Trafficking 4) 2:45 - 4:15 RCMP Human Trafficking Awareness Project Filippino Mail Order Brides

Time:  11:00 am - 4:30 pm
Venue:  Latvian House
Location:  491 College St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.projectdesertroses.org
For information contact:  mason.lillian@gmail.com
Phone:  416-698-9559
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Labour, Workplace, Unions; International
Dec 6/2008
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
This event coincides with the anniversary of the massacre of young women at the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in 1989 and encourages Canadians to think about the results of deliberate acts of violence against women.

Website:  http://www.swc-cfc.gc.ca/dates/dec6/
For information contact:  information@swc-cfc.gc.ca
Phone:  613-995-7835
Categories:   Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 6/2008
Toronto, ON
National Day of Remembrance andAction on Violence Against Women
Speakers:Irene Ryner Belinda Longe Ronnie Thompson Music, Performances, Free lunch and refreshments

Time:  1:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Venue:  Regent Park Community Centre
Location:  203 Sackville Green (East of Parliament, south of Dundas), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  TWCC REP:faith@nexicom.net, for sponsoring the event
Categories:   Women; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 6/2008
Toronto, ON
Native Earth Performing Arts presents the world premiere of A Very Polite Genocide
Written by Melanie J. Murray Directed by Yvette Nolan A young woman's sense of identity is buried under the scar tissue of the residential school system. A chance encounter with a photograph exposes the legacy that binds Josie to her family and its ghosts. http://www.artsexy.ca/index.cfm

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.artsexy.ca/index.cfm
Categories:   Performing Arts; Native Peoples; Arts & Culture
Dec 6/2008
Toronto, ON
Rally to Support a Coalition Government
Rally to Support a Coalition Government.

Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Venue:  Nathan Phillips Square, Toronto City Hall
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-904-9374
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations
Dec 7/2008
Montreal, QC
Artists Against Apartheid V
Cultural event which unites artists in Montreal in the growing international movement against Israeli Apartheid. Various speeches and music performances, dances, songs, piano etc. A part of the Tadamon campaign.

Venue:  La Sala Rossa
Location:  4848 St. Laurent, Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.tadamon.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Human Rights, Law, Legal; International
Dec 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Global Rally to Stop Global Warming
We will be marching with others around the world to demand that the United Nations climatechange conference in Poznan, Poland (Dec. 1-12) support deep greenhouse gas reductions.

Time:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Yonge and Dundas Square
Location:  Yonge and Dundas St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoclimatecampaign.org
For information contact:  info@torontoclimatecampaign.org
Phone:  647-230-3257
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; International
Dec 7/2008
Toronto, Scarborough, ON
Go Eco Day
Food Division: Groceries- Global Warming Frozen Foods- Naturalizing our City Pictures and facts will be stuck on food shelves. Each cash register will offer tips to lead a more naturally healthy way of life.

Time:  11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Metro @ Markham & Eglinton intersection
Location:  Toronto, Scarborough, ON
For information contact:  Vishi/Lushi vishi_2@hotmail.com
Phone:  647-234-9147
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage
Dec 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Human Rights Day Service- St. Barnabas Anglican Church
On Nov.26, 2005 James Loney, then a Canadian member with Christian Peacemaker Teams, was kidnapped in Iraq with three other CPT's. He was freed on March 2006 as part of a clandestine military operation. The fact that he was a homosexual was kept a secret from his captors. He will be speaking at this service.

Time:  10:30 a.m.
Venue:  St. Barnabas Anglican Church
Location:  361 Danforth Ave. (Chester Subway), Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-463-1344
Categories:   International; Religious; Military
Dec 7/2008
Waterloo, ON
It's Real, Act Now: Day of Action on Climate Change
Public march at the Seagram Entrance of Waterloo Park. A public display will include info from Environment Canada located at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.

Time:  1:30 pm
Venue:  Waterloo Park
Location:  101 Fr. David Bauer Dr., Waterloo, ON
For information contact:  Louisette Lanteigne butterflybluelu@rogers.com
Phone:  519-885-7619
Categories:   Environment; Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Dec 7/2008
Toronto, ON
Lost River Walks
Nature Walks! -Wetlands of U of Toronto, Leader Ian Wheal, Meet at northwest corner of Bedford Rd. and Bloor St. Sun., Dec.28, 1:30 pm, Leader Ian Wheal, meet at cont. of Finch Ave. (old Finch Rd. ar Sewell's Rd) Sun. Jan.4, 2:00 pm. Hastings Creek. Leader Ian Wheal. Meet at Donlands Subway Station.

Time:  10:30 am
Venue:  See above.
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.lostrivers.ca
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Nature & Outdoors
Dec 8/2008
Ottawa, ON
Corrupt to the Core - Book Launch, Dinner & Celebration with Dr. Shiv Chopra
Despite intimidation, three Health Canada scientists exposed bad corporate safety data with respect to Monsanto's Bovine Growth Hormone (BGH) as featured in the film: "The World According to Monsanto". Health Canada denied approval for BGH because of these allegations.

Time:  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Green Door Restaurant
Location:  198 Main Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.cban.ca
Categories:   Health/Health Care; International; Environment
Dec 8/2008
to Dec 9/2008
Toronto, ON
Solar Conference 2008
Solar Conference 2008

Venue:  Westin Harbour Castle
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cansia.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology
Dec 9/2008
Toronto, ON
After the election: Which direction for child care policy?
Many families spend a considerable amount annually purchasing child care, but that the quality of much child care is too low.

Time:  1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue:  School of Public Policy and Governance, U of T
Location:  14 Queen's Park Cresc., 1st Floor, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Suzanne Lambert, slambert@irpp.org
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education
Dec 9/2008
Ottawa, ON
Climate Wars: One On One with Gwynne Dyer
Dwindling resources. Massive population shifts. Natural disasters. Crashing economies. Political extremisms. These are the many facets contained in Dyer's book.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts and Humanities
Location:  314 St. Patrick Str., Ottawa, ON
Phone:  613-562-1243
Categories:   Environment; Politics & Political Organizations; Farming
Dec 10/2008
Toronto, ON
ECOBUNK 2008 - Eco-comedy show with the Toronto Environmental Alliance
This event is an annual comedy show fundraiser which pokes fun at the most outrageous corporate green advertising of 2008. Sometimes we even point the finger at ourselves. Two hours of laughter.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Lula Lounge
Location:  1585 Dundas St. W. (just west of Dufferin), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontoenvironment.org/ecobunk2008
Phone:  416-596-0660
Categories:   Environment; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 10/2008
Montreal, QC
Rally: Public Mascarade, Secret Trial!
A theatrical and lively rally on Human Right's Day, to denounce the use of secret trials in the case of Adil Charkaoui and the other security certificate detainees.

Time:  12:00 noon
Venue:  Outside Federal Court
Location:  30 McGill St (Square Victoria metro), Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.adilinfo.org/en/node/498
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 10/2008
Calgary, AB
Young Environmental Professionals' Holiday Party
This is a party for young environmental professionals. There will be appetizers, door prizes, etc. Cost: $5.00 for non-members and free for YEP members.

Time:  5:30 pm
Venue:  Ceili's Pub
Location:  803 8 Ave SW, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://yepcanada.ca/calgary
For information contact:  yepcalgary@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Music
Dec 12/2008
Toronto, ON
Annual Holiday Appeal for Class-War Prisoners (Fundraiser)
The evening will feature speeches, music, food and refreshments. All proceeds from Holiday Appeal will go to Class-War Prisoners Stipend Fund.

Time:  7:00 pm 10:00 pm
Venue:  Steelworkers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.partisandefense.org
For information contact:  Chris Simpson pdctoronto@bellnet.ca
Phone:  416-593-4138
Categories:   Military; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Dec 13/2008
London, ON
A Christmas Carol
A reading and musical show written by Charles Dickens intended for relief of homelessness.

Time:  7:30 pm
Venue:  Aeolian Hall
Location:  795 Dundas St., London, ON
For information contact:  unitylondon@bellnet.ca
Phone:  519-433-8809
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Services
Dec 13/2008
Guelph, ON
State of the City
A community chat with Mayor Karen Farbridge

Time:  10:30 am- 12:00 (noon)
Location:  10 Carden St., Guelph, ON
For information contact:  info@guelphcivicleague.ca
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Government & Public Sector
Dec 14/2008
Vancouver, BC
Even Santa reads Ricepaper
Hosted by Charlie Cho: -short readings by Ray Hsu, Joni Low, Kim Nguyen, Caroline Wong -musical performanceby Aaron Wong -join launch of next Ricepaper issue; includes raffle draw and cash bar

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Hoko's Japanese House
Location:  362 Powell St., Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  info@ricepapermagazine.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; International
Dec 14/2008
Toronto, ON
Science on Sundays
Talks on topics of science. Dec. 14 - Optical Communications: Innovations abound. Jan. 18 - Personalized Medicine: Hype or Hope Jan. 25 - Murder and Maggots

Time:  3:00 pm
Venue:  Macleod Audit., Medical Sciences Bldg.
Location:  1 King's Circle, U ofToronto, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.royalcanadianinstitute.org
Phone:  416-977-2983
Categories:   Education; Science & Technology; Environment
Dec 15/2008
Toronto, ON
US - Canada Renewable/Conservation Energy Partnership Seminar
This event is designed to allow American manufacturers to promote their renewable energy and energy conservation equipment and technologies in Ontario's energy market.

Venue:  Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.buyusa.gov/canada/en/uscanadarenewableconservation.html
Categories:   Business & Economics; Environment
Dec 18/2008
Ottawa, ON
Paint the town green at Ecology Ottawa's Fundraising Dinner
This event is an easy way to support Ottawa's environment while enjoying delicious food and great conversation. The theme of the evening is "Paint the Town Green" and it will feature local artists as well as vegetarian dishes from local restaurants.

Time:  5:00 pm
Venue:  All Saints Sandy Hill
Location:  317 Chapel Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ecologyottawa.ca
For information contact:  volunteer@ecologyottawa.ca (Sabrina Bowman)
Phone:  613-850-9101
Categories:   Environment; Food & Beverage; Arts & Culture
Dec 26/2008
Toronto, ON
Protest against the siege of Gaza
A Seasonal Greeting to the World: End the Siege of Gaza: Stop the Collective Punishment of 1.5 million Palestinians At this time of year, with Christmas, Eid-al-Adha, Chanukah and Kwanzaa, a time of light, hope and goodwill, we are demanding that attention be paid to the devastating situation in Gaza. This small strip of land has been brutalized by Israeli policies for decades. This brutality continues. Today the violence has escalated to the point where the international community is unable to remain silent. We are into our eighth year of protest in front of the Israeli Consulate. Every week we hold a vigil calling for the end of the Israeli Occupation of Palestine, and for a halt to the continuing dispossession of the Palestinian people.

Time:  5 - 6 pm
Venue:  In front of the Israeli Consulate
Location:  180 Bloor St. W. (across from the ROM), Toronto, ON
For information contact:  Naomi Binder Wall
Phone:  647-242-8131
Categories:   International; Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Mar 20/2009
to Mar 22/2008
Toronto, ON
Holistic World Expo
This event includes: -holistic training schools -sample treatments -green living technology -non-invasive treatments, mental relaxation

Venue:  Exhibition Place, Hall D
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.holisticworld.org
For information contact:  Yvette Murray info@holisticworld.org
Phone:  416-966-2626
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage
 

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