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Exhibition addresses how Canadian based women artists are contributing to contemporary culture: considered to be hot-headed or intelectually tempestous.

Time:  9 am - 5 pm
Venue:  McMaster Museum of Art
Location:  McMaster University, 1280 Main St.W., Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.mcmaster.ca/museum
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music; Women

A basic treatment of the Chinese economic reality as it affects both the US and Japan, its two largest trading partners.

Time:  7:30 pm 9:30 pm
Venue:  Koffler Auditorium
Location:  Spadina Circle, U ofToronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Economic Development; Manufacturing; International

We are very proud to announce the schedule of events for IAW Peterborough 2010.
Mark your calendars with the different topics for each evening and
speakers:

Monday, March 1: Why is there no peace in Palestine: Considering Boycott Divestment and Sanctions
Speakers: Professor Paul Kellogg, Professor Feyzi Baban, Suha Jarrar
LEC Pit common room (Lady Eaton College) Time TBA

Tuesday, March 2: FILM SCREENING: The Iron Wall
GCS 103 (Gzowski College) 7:00-8:00pm

Wednesday, March 3: BOOK LAUNCH: “Canada and Israel: Building Apartheid” by Yves Engler
CCN M2 (Champlain College) 7:00-9:00 pm

Thursday, March 4: Defining Apartheid in South Africa and Palestine
Speakers: Professor Marion Boulby, Professor Tim Stapleton
LEC Pit common room (Lady Eaton College) 2:00-4:00 pm

Followed by: FILM SCREENING: The Easiest Targets: Israel’s Policy of Strip Searching Women and Children

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Website:  http://peterborough.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Policy

Students Against Israeli Apartheid Carleton and Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights uOttawa are very excited and proud to announce the confirmed speakers for Ottawa's Israeli Apartheid Week 2010:

Week Overview:

Monday (Carleton): Student-to-Student Solidarity in the Fight Against Apartheid
Featuring: Nada Elia, Haya Zaidan, Andrew Stachiw, Yafa Jarrar
Azrieli Theatre 301
7 pm

Tuesday (University of Ottawa): Queer-Friendly, Multicultural, Green: Debunking Israel's Myths
Featuring: Natalie Kouri-Towe, Saron Ghebressellassie and Ilaria Giglioli
Mackenzie Engineering Building 3235
7 pm

Mercredi (Université d'Ottawa): La lutte pour l'autodetermination en Palestine
Sabrien Amrov et Denis Lemelin
Pavillon Colonel By B012
7:30 pm

Wednesday (Carleton): Cinema Politica presents Films Against Apartheid.
Have You Heard From Johannesburg?: Apartheid and the Club of the West
Carleton University, Tory Building 360
7 pm

Thursday (University of Ottawa): Fighting Racism, Fighting Apartheid
Featuring Naeem Jeenah, Gabriel Ash, and Nahla Abdo.
University of Ottawa, Fauteux Hall 147
7:30 pm

Friday (Carleton): Indigenous Sovereignty from Turtle Island to Palestine
Featuring: Dr. Jamal Zahalka, and Dr. Paula Sherman
Carleton University, Fenn Lounge, Residence Commons Building
7pm

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://ottawa.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Presented by Palestine Solidarity Network–U of A and Palestine Solidarity Network–Edmonton

Join us and over 40 cities around the world this year in marking the 6th annual (2nd annual in Edmonton) Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW). IAW is a week of lectures, workshops, film screenings, and cultural events to educate about Israel/Palestine, and also to give momentum to the growing campaign of Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israeli apartheid. A full schedule of Edmonton events appears at http://edmonton.apartheidweek.org/

Updates and more information are available at psnedmonton.ca

Location:  Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://edmonton.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

We are very proud to announce our preliminary list of confirmed speakers along with the specific themes of each evening for IAW 2010. See http://toronto.apartheidweek.org/ for a complete list of events, topics, and speakers, including:

Monday, March 1, 7pm Five Years Since the BDS Call - Celebrating Our Success*
Location: Ryerson University, Ted Rogers School of Management, TRS 1607, 55 Dundas St. West

Tuesday, March 2, 7pm Fighting Racism, Fighting Apartheid
Location: OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West

Wednesday, March 3, 7pm ‘Planning’ Apartheid: Environment, Architecture, and Colonialism
Location: Medical Sciences Building, Auditorium, 1 King’s College Circle

Thursday, March 4, 7pm: Coming Out Against Apartheid: Queer Solidarity Activism
Location: OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. West

Friday, March 5, 7pm National Liberation: From Turtle Island to Palestine
Rabab Abdulhadi*
Location: Library Building, Ryerson University LIB072, 350 Victoria Street

Saturday, March 6, 9pm: ISRAELI APARTHEID WEEK (Toronto) PRESENTS HIP HOP FOR PALESTINE WONT STOP ‘TIL DA WALL DROPS FEATURING SABREENA DA WITCH, THE NARCICYST AND LOCAL DJS

@ The Blue Moon Pub
725 Queen St. E. (at Broadview)
Doors Open: 9 pm
Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door (tickets will be availabe during IAW events)

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://toronto.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This year, IAW happens in the wake of Israel's barbaric assault on the people of Gaza. In Waterloo, a full week of films, actions and a panel discussion will make the point that these latest massacres further confirm the true nature of Israeli Apartheid. Events will take place at Wilfrid Laurier University and the University of Waterloo. IAW 2010 will continue to build and strengthen the growing Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement at a global level.

We are very proud to announce our preliminary list of confirmed speakers along with the specific themes of each evening for IAW 2010. For full schedule see http://waterloo.apartheidweek.org/

Location:  Waterloo, ON
Website:  http://waterloo.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Hello everyone! We are very proud to present you Kingston’s second Israeli Apartheid Week! This year’s theme is Solidarity in Action: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions. Please take a look at our schedule and join us for an amazing line-up of speakers, events, installations, screenings, and discussions.

Location:  Kingston, ON
Website:  http://kingston.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

The Sixth International Israeli Apartheid Week: Solidarity in Action: Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions.

Since it was first launched in 2005, IAW has grown to become one of the most important global events in the Palestine solidarity calendar. Last year, more than 40 cities around the world participated in the week's activities, which took place in the wake of Israel's brutal assault against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. IAW continues to grow with new cities joining this year.

IAW 2010 takes place following a year of incredible successes for the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement on the global level. Lectures, films, and actions will highlight some of theses successes along with the many injustices that continue to make BDS so crucial in the battle to end Israeli Apartheid. Speakers and full programme for each city will be available soon.

If you are planning to organize IAW in your city in 2010, please contact: iawinfo@apartheidweek.org

Venue:  More than 40 cities internationally
Website:  http://apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This is a film screening about how Cuba responded to peak oil challenge in the 1990s. Followed by a discussion on creating a low energy society.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Annette Branch Library
Location:  145 Annette st., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.green13toronto.clogspot.com
For information contact:  Rita Bijons
Phone:  416-766-6331
Categories:   Education; Environment; International

This practical, hands-on course is open to everyone, no prior education or gardening experience is required. It will teach you how to produce organic food in thr city.

Venue:  Burnaby Adult and Continuing Education
Website:  http://www.gaiacollege.ca/food
For information contact:  Heide Hermary
Phone:  604-664-8888
Categories:   Environment; Health/Health Care; Food & Beverage

Conference Segments are Following:

1) Training for Emerging Farmers
2) Community Food Security
3) Strengthening Regional Economies
4) Sustaining Food Production

Venue:  Kitchener Delta
Location:  Kitchener, ON
For information contact:  bringfoodhome@sustainontario.com
Phone:  647-348-0235
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Food & Beverage

Topics for discussion: Is art an evolutionary adaptation? How do museums sell science? Why do we appreciate Art? Science & Ethics.

Venue:  CFI Ontario
Location:  216 Beverly Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  jtrottier@cficanada.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Science & Technology; Religious

Join us and over 40 cities around the world this year in marking the 6th annual Israeli Apartheid Week (IAW). IAW is a week of lectures, workshops, film screenings, and cultural events to educate about Israel/Palestine, and also to give momentum to the growing campaign of Boycotts, Divestments, and Sanctions (BDS) against Israeli apartheid. Events in Montreal will take place at UQAM, Concordia, McGill, and other locations around the city. Full schedule of events is at http://montreal.apartheidweek.org/

Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://montreal.apartheidweek.org/
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Seminar leaders will help the discussion of the following type of topics:
1) What is a therapeutic relationship.
2) The use of play as communication
3) the nature of child work vs adult work etc

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Hincls Dellcrest Centre
Location:  114 Maitland Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tcpp.ca
Phone:  416-690-5464
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Health/Health Care

This festival takes its inspiration from the Ghandian philosopphy that "you must be the change you wish to see in the world." in this case regarding environmental issues.

Venue:  Two venues: Neatby-Timlin and Roxy Theatres
Location:  Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.econet.sk.ca
For information contact:  sen@link.ca
Phone:  306-652-1275
Categories:   Environment; Education; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications

This conference focuses on child development in such a way that the children will recognize that cutural or physical differences do not mean that humans are any different due to those parameters.

Location:  Morelia, Mexico, ON
For information contact:  info@wacecemail.org
Phone:  34-91-501-87-46
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Human Rights, Law, Legal

The main focus of the conference is clean technology as it applies to green buildings, renewable energy and the "base of the pyramid".

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.GreenEdgeConference.com
For information contact:  Mikail Goussev - mikhail.goussev@gmail.com
Phone:  416-738-3073
Categories:   Education; Environment; Economic Development

This event is in memory of industrial powers like Abitibi poisoning the Wabigoon River with mercury and causing terrible health and economic problems.

Time:  6:30 pm
Venue:  Steel Workers Hall
Location:  25 Cecil St, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://freegrassy.org
For information contact:  riverrun2010@gmail.com, Jessica Bell
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Health/Health Care

A unique perspective on the landscape of the Alberta Tar Sands. This exhibition is being hosted at galleryDK in Toronto.

Website:  http://www.canadiandimension.com/7days
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Environment

No One Can Stop The Rain is a benefit show which contains the views, thoughts and emotions of North American political prisoners and friends.

Time:  7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Venue:  The Rearview Mirror
Location:  193 Baldwin St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  torontoabcf@gmail.com
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

This will be a whole week of panel discussions and film features relating to the political situation in Palestine.

Time:  2:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Venue:  U. of Manitoba
Location:  Winnipeg, NB
For information contact:  iaw.winnipeg@gmail
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; International; Security

This meeting includes insights to strategic thinking on Environment Sustainability Initiatives- Brain of the Firm, articulating and championing the vision of environmental sustainability and to design the business strategy,

Location:  Bali, Indonesia
Website:  http://www.greenceosummit.com
For information contact:  Grace Sabandar
Phone:  +62 21 2685 0001
Categories:   Environment; International; Economic Development

At the recent World Economic Forum, Stephen Harper claimed "he will champion a major initiative to improve the health of women and children. The discussion is whether Harper kept this promise.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Bahen Centre
Location:  40 St. George St., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  torontosocialists@gmail.com
Categories:   Children & Youth; Women; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

As part of Israeli Apartheid Week at the University of Manitoba, Canadian Dimension is co-sponsoring two public lectures by Mordecai Briemberg.

Tuesday, March 9, 7:00 pm, Millennium Library - Briemberg's lecture will ask the qeustion, "Is there a new Anti-Semitism?"

Wednesday, March 10th, 12:30 pm, Concourse Lounge, University College, University of Manitoba - This lecture will consider if the topic of Israel, as an apartheid state, is a legitimate subject of discussion on Canadian university campuses.

Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.canadiandimension.com/7days
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Politics & Political Organizations; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Bill Fletches Jr., a longtime labour and international activist, will speak.

Time:  7:00 pm
Venue:  Cara CommonsLounge, 7th floor
Location:  Ted Rogers School of Business Managenent, Ryerson U., Toronto, ON
Categories:   Politics & Political Organizations; Social Services; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Conference Work Shops will aim to promote healthy living in Aboriginal Communities as well as providing education to Aboriginal youth on the environment and climate change.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.bcaafc.com/content
For information contact:  rsteinhauer@bcaafc.com
Phone:  1-800-990-2432
Categories:   Native Peoples; Health/Health Care; Economic Development

This event will bring together experts from CAMH and the local community to discuss ways in which we can keep our communities strong. Panel discussion with Regent Park youth.

Time:  1:00 - 4:00 pm
Venue:  Costic Centre
Location:  1245 Eglinton Ave. West, Mississauga, Mississauga, ON
For information contact:  Barbara Steep - Barbara_Steep@camh.net
Phone:  416-535-8501 ext.4553
Categories:   Education; Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

"About My Mother is a 1999 Spanish dramadirected by Pedro Almodovar. The screenplay deals with complex issues such as AIDS, trans lives, sex work, family, faith and existensialism.

Time:  6:00 - 8:00 pm
Venue:  Centre for Women and Trans People
Location:  563 Spadina Ave, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  womens.centre@utoronto.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Health/Health Care; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

Panel discussion of the topic. Public will be allowed 5 mins to comment at the end.

Time:  Start, 7:00 am
Venue:  OISE
Location:  252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  barryaw@rogers.com
Phone:  647-728-9143
Categories:   Education; Religious; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Hyuk-Joo Kwun was born in Korea but moved to Russia at age of 10 yrs. 19 yr old pianist Sangwook Park, also from Korea, has won a number of chamber music competitions. These two musicians are the guest soloists.

Time:  8:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue:  Glenn Gould Studio
Location:  250 Front St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://sinfoniatoronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Education

Keynote speaker is Prof. Grace Edward Gabaluzi followed by a multi racial panel discussion.

Time:  6: 00 pm
Location:  215 Spadina Ave., Suite 120, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  sabrina@narcc.ca
Phone:  416-703-6607 ext.5
Categories:   International; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

This film festival will include cshorts, animations, documentaries, super 8, features, installations and art films. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 8, 2010.

Venue:  Hart House, U. of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.uoftfilmfest.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Communications Industry & Technology

Myths for Profit is a dramatic expose documentary which explores Canada's role in industries of war and peace.

Time:  3:00 pm
Venue:  Hart House, U of Toronto
Location:  7 Hart House Circle, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  paulyork.2008@gmail.com
Categories:   Economic Development; Military; Politics & Political Organizations

This Intensive Self-Employed Artist's Course concentrates on enabling the artist to treat his work as part of a business enterprise and will teach marketing techniques pertinent to artistic endevour.

Time:  6:00 to 8:30 pm
Venue:  Beaver Hall Gallery
Location:  29 McCaul Street (Queen & University), Toronto, ON
Website:  http://MorenaMedia.com
For information contact:  info@morenamedia.com
Categories:   Economic Development; Arts & Culture; Education

Dr. Ryan Gregory from U of Guelph returns for the second in our new series of fireside chats on evolution.

Time:  7:00 - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Administration Centre
Location:  1679 Blair Rd., Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://raresites.org
Phone:  519-650-9336
Categories:   Education; Biotechnology; Science & Technology

A joint discussion with Mark Lakeman, co-founder of City Repair which improves the connection between human communities and the natural world.

Location:  cowichangreencommunity.org, Duncan, BC
For information contact:  Emily Doyle-Yagamuchi
Phone:  250-748-8506
Categories:   Education; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Films include: Age of Stupid, The End of the Line, H2Oil, Food, Inc, and Feast or Famine

Time:  all day
Venue:  Mahone Bay Centre
Location:  Mahone Bay, NS
Website:  http://earthdreamfilmfest.wordpress.com
Phone:  527 2928
Categories:   Education; Environment; International

Sally Armstrong, the winner of the Amnesty International Award was invited to visit this community, as a guest speaker for this event.

Time:  7:00 to 9:00 pm
Venue:  Montrose Cultural Centre
Location:  9801 - 104 Ave., Grande Prairie, AB
For information contact:  Mitra Zarei mzarei@cityofgp.com
Phone:  780-538-0345
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; International

A multicultural celebration of ethnic diversity eventually joining all participants, by joining colored cloth to the Circle of Life Unity Hoop. Aboriginal hoop dancing followed by guest speaker on race relations.

Time:  1:15 to 3:00 pm.
Venue:  Rosslyn Junior High School
Location:  113 A Str., Edmonton, AB
For information contact:  Bernadette Lahtail, biahtail@creating hopesociety.ca
Phone:  780-477-7961
Categories:   Education; International; Children & Youth

The Conference will focus on Climate Change and Energy, Finance and Sustainability, Better Cities, Automobile Industry. About 1200 participants are expected.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://wwwglobe2010.com
For information contact:  info@globe2010.com
Phone:  604-775-7300
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International

The Cottage Show draws more than 27,000 people. North American Solar Solutions is a part of this event.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nasolarsolutions.com
For information contact:  Dillen Moonen
Phone:  705-443-0705
Categories:   Economic Development; Education; Design

In this area of extremesof both wealthy and poverty, how much is fair and enough for you, your neighbours, other creatures and future generations.

Time:  8:30 a.m., start
Venue:  Tatamagouche Centre
Location:  Rocklyn Rd., Tatamagouche, NS
Website:  http://www.tatacentre.ca
For information contact:  tatacent@tatacentre.ca, Katja
Categories:   Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal

Venture4Change is a summit for people with powerful ideas. Learning, sharing fresh ideas, making connections with like-minded people who are passionate about social change, and play a role in developing our social economy.

Time:  8 am to 6pm
Venue:  Whistle Bear Golf Club
Location:  1316 Dickie Settlement Rd., Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.venture4change.com
For information contact:  Jennifer King
Phone:  519-513-2606
Categories:   Education; Environment; Business & Economics

The awards consist of a number of categories: a) community focused b) technology focused c) printing and packaging focused, d) company focused

Venue:  Eglinton Grand
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Communications Industry & Technology

What is Filk?

. . . A subject of some argument: ongoing, loud and opinionated argument at that.

The easy answer is that it is science fiction folk music, which may explain nothing! Okay, so it's music based on themes in science fiction and/or fantasy writing; or on the space program, modern technology, computers, cats, food... or just about any subject people in SF fandom like to talk about.

It's also primarily "folk"-ish in style: mostly the lyrics are important and have something to say that is worth hearing. But the musical style may be anything from "trad" to last week's top of the chart. Not surprisingly, there is a strong influence of popular music.

In Southern Ontario the quality of filk thus far is pretty high and we're proud of our local filk community, aka UFO.

Location:  c/o 98- 145 Rice Avenue, L9C 6R3, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.filkontario.ca/index.html
For information contact:  conchair@filkontario.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The ONN is holding its annual province wide forum for non-profits and charities in Ontario. This conference helps to coordinate the various non-profit organizations.

Location:  Toronto, PE
Website:  http://www.ontariononprofitnetwork.ca
For information contact:  Constance Exley
Phone:  416-642-5786
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Health/Health Care

The only cabaret in town where politics and art come together an irreverant, humorous, shameless celebrartion of women's success.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Brigantine Room
Location:  235 Queen's Quay, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nightwoodtheatre.net
Phone:  416-944-1740 ex. 8
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Women

The Ontario Nonprofit Network is holding its annual province-wide forum for nonprofits and charities in Ontario. This is a chance to come together and collaborate with your nonprofit colleagues on broad, cross-sectoral issues.

The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) is a network of networks that helps to build communication and coordination amongst nonprofit organizations working for the public benefit in Ontario.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariononprofitnetwork.ca
For information contact:  info@ontariononprofitnetwork.ca
Phone:  416-642-5786
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

Inspired dancers, DJ's and musicians are gathering to celebrate Steve Reich " the father of DJ culture", and one of today's most choreographed composers.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The Gardiner Museum
Location:  111 Queens Park Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://allisonm@soundstreams.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Education

This event includes bands, arts, food, activities...all earth-friendly fare.

Time:  6 - 10 pm
Location:  787 King St. W., Kitchener, ON
Website:  http://www.projectearthblog.blogspot.com
For information contact:  Marie Snyder
Phone:  519-578-7981
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage; Music

Like our brilliant colleagues in Lillehammer, we are aiming for a hundred panels, workshops, roundtables and plenary conferences. We are going to place a focus on the financial and economic crisis and some famous panelists, familiar with the obscure matter of hedge funds and tax havens, have already accepted to be amongst us in 2010.

The investigation in sport stories is also going to be a focus, as we will be just a few months from the football World Cup in South Africa. We are going to take advantage of the fact that major sport organisations have their headquarters in Switzerland, to focus our attention on this sometimes secretive world.

Finally, with many being based in Geneva, we will undoubtedly devote time and attention to international organisations, and namely in the most controversial investigative fields such as human rights and environment.

During this Conference, we are also going to dedicate more room to investigation in television and the net. In addition, as the crisis is hitting all of us very hard, we think it is going to be a must to offer state of the art panels devoted to new business models in investigative journalism, and a few panels to media executives, as many of us are becoming our own boss!

Location:  Geneva, Switzerland
Website:  http://www.gijc2010.ch
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Investment, Finance, Insurance

Join the audience for two evenings showcasing solo percussion virtuosos in the laid back funkiness of Hugh's Room.

Time:  8:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue:  Hugh's Room
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-366-7723
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Performing Arts

Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Whitby, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture

For 30 years now, the European Biomass Conference and Exhibition has combined a very renowned international Scientific Conference with an Industry Exhibition.

Location:  Lyon, France
Website:  http://www.conference@etaflorence.it
Phone:  39-055 5002280
Categories:   Environment; Education; Science & Technology

A week of instruction into tracking and nature awareness, bow drill fire starting, bowl burning, stone and fire cooking, primitive shelters.

Location:  Golden Lake, ON
Website:  http://www.earthwisdomcentre.com
For information contact:  Megan Spencer
Phone:  613-625-1106
Categories:   Environment; Education; Skills & Training

The Kaiser Foundation is pleased to call for nominations for the2010 National Awards in mental health and addictions initiatives. The categories are:
1) Excellence in Aboriginal Programming 2) Excellence in Community Programming
3) Excellence in Leadership 4) Excellence in Media Reporting
5) Excellence Mental Health and Substance Use Programming

Venue:  Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  kaiserassistant@kaiserfoundation.ca
Phone:  604-926-9767
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes

Our Vision
* Preserve and promote our Canadian musical and dance heritage, specifically fiddling and stepdancing.
* Provide leadership by encouraging our younger citizens to take an interest in the art of fiddling and stepdancing.
* Provide an opportunity to showcase local talent.
* Encourage local competitors of all ages.
* Promote tourism in the City of Greater Sudbury.
* Organize special events in keeping with our mission.
* Organize and host the annual Chelmsford Fiddle and Stepdance Festival.

Location:  4972 Fiddleworks, P0M 1L0, Chelmford, ON
Website:  http://www.fiddleworks.cjb.net
For information contact:  info@fiddleworks.net
Phone:  705-855-0248
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This event will involve professionals, to students, to artists in order to design the most modern trash can and raise environmental awareness.

Location:  Milton, ON
Website:  http://www.trashfusion.ca
Phone:  905-836-6600
Categories:   Environment; Education; Design

A world class scholarly event, the the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciencesis a national celebration of intellectual life and scholarly work in Canada. Each year over 8,000 researchers, graduate students, practitioners and policy makers from across the country gather to share research and opinions.

Venue:  Concordia U.
Location:  1455 deMaisonneuve Blvd., Montreal, QC
For information contact:  Congree2010@concordia.ca
Phone:  514-848-2424 ext. 5022
Categories:   Children & Youth; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture

The 2010 Montreal Anarchist Bookfair will take place on the weekend of May 29 - May 30 at the CEDA (2515 Delisle, metro Lionel Groulx).

Venue:  CEDA
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://info@salonanarchiste.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The festival will include short workshops and forums, information, demonstrations, solar and wind power demos, reducing waste, etc.

Location:  Barrie, ON
Website:  http://ecofestbarrie.ca
For information contact:  producer@ecofestbarrie.ca
Categories:   Education; Environment; Science & Technology

Join leaders from business, government and civil society to help shape Canada's water future.

Venue:  International Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.watersummit.ca
For information contact:  izabela@innovolve.com
Phone:  416-364-0050 x106
Categories:   Environment; Nature & Outdoors; Politics & Political Organizations

NCF fundraiser in Grande Prairie December 12.. at Better Than Fred's admission $5.00 and the bands will start after the UFC Pay Per View.

North Country Fair 2010 will be held at the North Country Community Association Land in the Beautiful Driftple Valley. Opening Ceremonies 5:30(ish) PM Friday. Closing Circle 4:30 PM Sunday

Adult Weekend Pass $TBA Advance/ $TBA at the gate Youth $TBA

Time:  Opening Ceremonies 5:30(ish) p.m. Friday - Closing Circle 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Venue:  Community Association Land
Location:  Bag 1, Joussard, T0G 1J0, Driftpile Valley, AB
Website:  http://lslncca.ca/
For information contact:  info at lslncca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Nestled in the heart of the Village on a 100 acre farm formerly owned by the Abrams Family, the Tottenham Conservation Area provides the perfect setting for our Festival. The natural ampitheatre surrounding the beach provides the only venue large enough to hold this music, the outdoors. Weekend visitors will appreciate the comforts of our campground, from the manicured lawns of the rough camping (included with a weekend ticket) to the fully serviced lots. All with garbage, shower and sanitary facilities serviced around the clock. The swimming at the sandy beach on the pond can be most inviting on a hot day and we're told that a wee trout or two could be had late in the evening or early in the morning. Over the years our constant attention to security has meant that everyone can enjoy their weekend in a safe, restful family atmosphere.

Venue:  Tottenham Conservation Area
Location:  P.O. Box 922, L0G 1W0, Tottenham, ON
Website:  http://www.tottenhambluegrass.ca
For information contact:  cofac@eol.ca
Phone:  905-936-4100
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Come to Canadas Arctic and celebrate the arts under the midnight sun!

The Alianait Arts Festival is in its sixth year and this year promises to be more diverse and exciting.

No less than ten days (and nights) of art, music, film, storytelling, circus arts, dance and theatre.

Alianait is an Inuit expression of joy and celebration and to celebrate our sixth annual festival, the theme for Alianait 2010 is Cultural Fusions, and will feature musicians, artists & performers from across Nunavut and around the world.

Location:  P.O. Box 568, X0A 0H0, Iqaluit, NU
Website:  http://www.alinait.ca
For information contact:  heather@alinainait.ca
Phone:  867-979-6468
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The seventh annual festival will take place June 25-27, 2010.

Kick off is the Riverboat Revival at Hugh's Room on Friday evening, June 25th.
This is followed by the FREE weekend at the Distillery Historic District June 26th and 27th.

Toronto City Roots Festival remains one of the scene's great treasures. Saturday and Sunday, at least three stages offer a variety of acts that are sure to please everyone.

It is a truly urban roots-music festival that attracts superb acts of a wide variety of sub-genres of roots music, including aboriginal, folk, world, bluegrass and country.

And it's FREE!

Toronto City Roots Festival celebrates favourite established artists and introduces you to emerging stars.

Visit the past performers page and watch short flash films of past festivals to see and hear samples of what you can expect at the 2010 Toronto City Roots Festival.

See you there!

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocityroots.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

It's not often that the memory of one man can motivate an entire town to come together and build on a dream. But Stan was no ordinary guy - his commanding baritone voice and his incredible legacy as a songwriting craftsman, have been etched within the Canadian and Maritime landscape - and within the memories of legions of fans - old and new.

In his all-too-brief lifetime, Stan managed to influence a whole generation of performers, while contributing to the emerging popularity of the East Coast Music scene. Stan wasn't born a Maritimer - yet the Ontario-based songwriter's family ties - and his love for the people and places of Nova Scotia's Northeastern Shore, made him a frequent visitor to Canso and Guysborough County. These visits inspired Stan to write songs like The Jeannie C., Guysborough Train and Fogarty's Cove - and they also earned Stan a place in the local folklore of the town and the region.

Some of the finest songwriters and performers in North America gather at this festival, to celebrate Stan's lasting contributions to folk music. A new generation of powerful songwriters also come together with Stan's family members, friends and associates not just to share remembrances - but to create new songs and stories.

Location:  Queen Street Extension, P.O. Box 46, B0H 1H0, Canso, NS
Website:  http://www.stanfest.com
For information contact:  info@stanfest.com
Phone:  888-554-7826
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is…

a) one of North America’s premier outdoor music festivals, happening the second weekend of every July in Birds Hill Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada

and

b) a year-round arts organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, presenting the best in live music, music training, and arts events, and operating a year-round music store in Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is incorporated as a not-for-profit charitable organization.

Venue:  Main Stage
Location:  203 - 211 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/
For information contact:  info@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Phone:  204-231-0096
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Yes THREE DAYS of LIVE MUSIC and all FREE!

Saturday workshops with the artists

Food vendors, crafters, beer garden, dance stage, open stage and children's area.
A Family Event you just can't miss!

Our Mission

To promote an annual folk festival of music, dance, arts and crafts for the enjoyment of all people of the Town of Ingersoll, Ontario and surrounding area, while providing opportunities for families, young people and senior citizens from all walks of life to enjoy, participate in and gain from festival activities, at no cost to themselves. To encourage and promote a Folk Festival to be held in Ingersoll, Ontario on an annual basis, that enhances Canadian and Multicultural works and crafts. To provide opportunities for the performance of music and dance by and for enjoyment and entertainment of members, friends and the general public. To introduce young people to the performance of music and dance. To provide opportunities for senior citizens to enjoy, participate in and gain from festival activities. This organization shall be carried on without purpose of gain for it's members, and any profits or other gains shall be used in promoting its objectives.

Location:  122 Innes Street, N5C 2R5, Ingersoll, ON
Website:  http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
For information contact:  Ted Comiskey - ejc@rogerc.com
Phone:  519-485-6337
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Mariposa Folk Foundation is a member-based, registered charitable arts organization.
Our Mission
The promotion and preservation of folk art in Canada through song, story, dance and craft.
Our Proud Affiliations
Mariposa Folk Foundation is a proud member the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, the Archives Association of Ontario, and the Orillia and District Arts Council.

Location:  37 Mississauga Street West, L3V 3A5, Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.mariposafolk.com
For information contact:  mff@mariposafolk.com
Phone:  705-326-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

What could be more relaxing than a weekend in the park, listening to music that touches your soul, and enjoying good food and drink with family and friends. Children laugh and the stars shine overhead. A brief rain shower doesnt dampen the spirits, but under the umbrella, it brings everyone a little closer together. After the final encore, the feeling is unanimous: That was the best time ever.

Since 1972 NLFB has happened each summer on the shores of Ramsey Lake in Downtown Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Three days of music, art, workshops and fun represent the wide array of cultures in our community. We are pleased to present popular music artists as well as a huge selection of Roots, Traditional, Modern Indie, World, Americana and more... Please navigate your way around our pages, contact us, view our past and check back every once in a while to watch for our upcoming information and to watch our archives grow with our rich history.

Venue:  Ramsey Lake
Location:  19 Grey Street, Suite 3, P3E 3L2, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.nlfbsudbury.com
For information contact:  nlboffice@gmail.com
Phone:  705-674-5512
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Vancouver Island MusicFest has been bringing great roots and world music to the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island since 1995. Produced by the Comox Valley Folk Society, MusicFest is a not-for-profit, cost recovery, volunteer driven event with over 1100 volunteers and 300 community sponsors who combine forces to bring this first rate music festival to life.

Over the years Vancouver Island MusicFest has grown in attendance but has remained true to its original vision; a rural, family friendly, sustainable and successful music event that puts the Comox Valley on the cultural map and involves thousands in a rich celebration of music and community!

Venue:  Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Location:  Vancouver Island, BC
Website:  http://www.islandmusicfest.com
For information contact:  info@islandmusicfest.com
Phone:  For tickets:1-866-898-8499
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Harrison Festival Society produces:
Harrison Festival of the Arts
An internationally acclaimed event entering its 31st year.
Season of Performing Arts
Ten to twelve professional performing arts events between September and May each year.

The Society has also developed many community partners and works closely with other organizations, businesses and institutions.

Venue:  Harrison Hot Springs
Location:  Box 399, 98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
For information contact:  info@harrisonfestival.com
Phone:  604-796-3664
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Mission Statement

The Ness Creek Cultural & Recreational Society is a not-for-profit organization that exists primarily to create an annual Festival to celebrate Music, Arts, Community and Ecology in the boreal forest.

Mandate

To meet our Mission Statement:

"We support and encourage Canadian arts; we provide an audience for upcoming Saskatchewan artists by maintaining a minimum 50% ratio of Saskatchewan talent; we support our youth; we promote our Festival, our organization and its goals; we support community development; we support Cross-Cultural awareness and growth; and we support the Saskatchewan north."

History

The Ness Creek Music Festival was built on the legacy of a smaller event called "The Ecological Fair" which was held in 1989 and 1990 near the current Festival site. These were small gatherings that featured ecological workshops and displays, and a small evening stage featuring local musicians. In 1991 the first Ness Creek Music Festival was held in its current location.

What began as a Friday/Saturday Festival with 7 bands and 200 people steadily grew over the years to include a variety of events that take place over 4 days, filled with over 20 Main Stage performances, Workshop stage, Eco-Village, Community Kitchen, Children's Area, Drum and Dance Circle, Community Sharing Circle, Chill Tent and over 2700 attendees. The Festival's current audience is an even mix of urban and rural, young and old.

The Ness Creek Cultural & Recreational Society is a volunteer run organization. To learn more about being a volunteer or who the current Board of Director's are call 652-6377.

Location:  804 Dufferin Avenue, S7H 2B8, Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.nesscreek.com/index.php
For information contact:  306-652-6377
Phone:  306-652-6377
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Dawson City Music Festival is a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue music festival, taking place in Dawson City, Yukon each July. Christened "Canada's tiny, perfect festival" by the Georgia Straight, our festival has been successfully run by volunteers since its inception in 1979.

Past acts include: Bruce Cockburn, the Good Brothers, The Sadies, Joel Plaskett, Jane Siberry, the Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, Final Fantasy, the Skydiggers, Quartette, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Bell Orchestre, Old Man Luedecke, the Handsome Family, Justin Rutledge, Rheostatics and Natalie MacMaster.

Some festival patrons like to book a few extra days to go fishing on the Blackstone River, hiking in the Tombstones Mountains or to take an evening paddle down the Klondike River under the midnight sun.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  Box 456, Y0B 1G0, Dawson City, YT
Website:  http://www.dcmf.com/index.html
For information contact:  info@dcmf.com
Phone:  867-993-5584
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Folk on the Rocks has come a long way since founder Rod Russell and his band of folkie go-getters re-booted a small outdoor gig on the shores of Frame Lake, and transported it over to long Lake in the summer in 1980.

The two-day weekend event (plus the Friday opening gala Warm the Rocks) has grown into one of Canada's top summertime music and cultural festivals, drawing musicians from the NWT and Nunavut and across the globe for the North's biggest party under the midnight sun.

More than 24 hours of programming on five stages, including a children's area, cultural area, and beer garden promises fun and enjoyment for all ages. Along with the music, crowds can savour international and traditional cuisine at the food fair, and buy Northern creative works in the Art on the Rocks area.

Then over the weekend, come see performers from all over Canada and the world collaborate with Northern talent in what promises to be the biggest jam party the North has ever seen or heard.

Folk on the Rocks is supported by over 300 volunteers. If you wish to volunteer there are over 20 fun areas you can donate your time and energy. The dedication of volunteers makes Folk on the Rocks the success that it is. come be a part of the most exciting event in the North!

Location:  Box 826, Yellowknife, NT
Website:  http://www.folkontherocks.com/home.php
For information contact:  info@folkontherocks.com
Phone:  867-873-6535
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Home County Folk League, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1973 to produce the Home County Folk Festival. For the past 35 years, the festival has grown to be Londons largest FREE admission musical and arts festival as well as one of the last few FREE admission folk festivals in Canada. Showcasing local, regional, national and some international talent the event in July attracts up to 150,000 patrons from London, region, Ontario and the United States. The combination of folk musicians, dancers and artistic talent with 6 stages for performances and over 150 juried craft artisans and food vendors, people of all ages come together in one large celebratory family event. There is also a Small Folk Fun Area so bring your children and be prepared to laugh, dance, sing and smile. Over the course of the year and during the festival, Home County Folk Festival also hosts ticketed folk music concerts to showcase upcoming artists and to foster the growth of Canadian talent.

Venue:  Victoria Park
Location:  c/o Community Resource Centre, 115-652 Elizabeth Street, L5Y 6L3, London, ON
Website:  http://www.homecounty.ca
For information contact:  info@homecounty.ca
Phone:  519-432-4310
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

South Country Fair is held at the FISH & GAME PARK, on Lyndon Road. Once in Fort Macleod, 25th Street (the West bound one way). Just as you are leaving town, take the Golf Course turn (right) onto Lyndon Road, and go down the hill and past the Golf course, about a mile. The Fair is on your right at THE FISH & GAME PARK - you cant miss it!

Venue:  Fish & Game Park - Lyndon Road
Location:  South Country Fair Association, Box 1251 T0L 0Z0, Fort Macleod, AB
Website:  http://www.scfair.ab.ca/
For information contact:  visitor.constantcontact.com
Phone:  403-388-4414
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Heritage Perth has majestic stone buildings, beautiful parks and superb shopping and entertainment. Downtown Heritage Perth has over seventy fine restaurants and great shops all within five square blocks. Explore the unique gift stores, antique shops and galleries with work by local artisans or take a break and relax on an outdoor patio. Perth is in Eastern Ontario in the middle of beautiful countryside and hundreds of lakes. Perth has a strong agricultural history and is located in Lanark County, the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario.

Perth was established in 1816 as a strategic defensive outpost in the Rideau corridor after the War of mexis.jpg1812. Perth became the social, judicial and administrative capital of the region. Industrial booms punctuate its history, and evidence of this can be seen in architecture - from converted 19th century mills and factories to the Victorian shop fronts of downtown and the grand homes complementing tree-lined boulevards. In 2004, Perth was the proud recipient of the Prince of Wales Award a national heritage award for architecture preservation. In recent times, Perth has shifted from an industrial based economy to one rooted in heritage and cultural tourism.

Perth has retained its small-town friendliness and rural charm despite being located within commuting distance of both Ottawa and Kingston. Perth is famous for its relaxed atmosphere and its motto is "Make Haste Slowly". The enthusiasm of the community shows itself in the active service clubs and the number of high quality annual festivals and year round cultural events.

For more background and special event information visit:

Town of Perth www.perthcanada.com

Location:  34 Herriott Street, K7H 1T2, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.ca
For information contact:  613-264-1190
Phone:  613-264-1190
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The struggle continues! Keeping up the pressure to fight provincial cuts to the arts.

Ironic isn’t it? Vancouver’s 2009 “Best Local Music Festival” along with over 6000 other arts & culture, heritage, parents, teachers, hot lunch programs, libraries, amateur sports, AIDS relief centres, health centres, emergency preparedness, music and summer camps for blind kids across the province continue to try to come to grips with the current and prospective results of the BC government’s unprecedented level of cuts to funding.
For those of you who missed our last newsletter, the Festival was notified after this year’s event that its 2009 gaming grant of $80,000 was denied – having received no notice in advance – and is now facing the prospect of further drastic and draconian provincial cuts in the months and years to come.

We are, as they say, girding our collective loins in the face of these major challenges – and remain committed to working toward another successful festival in 2010. Mark July 16-18 on your calendars! Thanks to everyone who has taken this opportunity to send us some of their hard earned dollars. Your donations and support are deeply appreciated – every cent is important. We welcome any and all donations to help us keep the festival thriving. With your support we will carry on.

Venue:  468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street
Location:  468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://thefestival.bc.ca/
Phone:  604-602-9798
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Memoire & Racines Festival laid down roots at Saint-Jean-Bosco Park in Saint-Charles-Borromée, Quebec in 1995 and has not moved since then. It is a magnificent open green space, spotted with shady trees and situated along side the winding Assomption River. This association with Bosco Park allows the Memoire & Racines Festival to offer a wonderfully unique and very pleasant location to enjoy a musical weekend at our festival.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  200 rue de Salaberry, Joilette, bureau 123, J6E 4G1, Quebec, QC
Website:  http://www.memoireracines.qc.ca
For information contact:  festival@memoireracines.qc.ca
Phone:  450-752-6798
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Get your annual music and culture fix at the 31st annual Calgary Folk Music Festival July 22-25, 2010 at Prince's Island Park. See over 62 artists from 13 countries on 7 stages.

The Festival is Calgary's largest, most prominent annual gathering of original, independent artists in a creative, multi-faceted artistic program that combines some of the finest: roots, world music, country, alternative, blues, funk, dub, bluegrass, celtic, traditional (and more) artists from our own backyard and the globe. From influential artists who began making music in the ‘60s and ‘70s to innovative artists whose music was created in the last decade, it's an ear-opening journey into the heart and soul of the roots and evolution of the music we like to call folk.

It's a festival of discovery with a relaxed atmosphere and an incredibly cool vibe. The site features a family area with interactive activities and entertainment, an international craft market, global culinary delights, a record tent and tree-shaded beer garden. We have plate and cup recycling to composting, secured bicycle parking and are wind-powered. There's plenty of shade and covered viewing areas for seniors and the disabled.

Come early, set up your tarp, blankets and chairs in front of mainstage daily for your evening viewing pleasure. During the day, take in our ever-evolving programming on 6 stages in the park, where musicians collaborate in unpredictable, exquisite songwriter-in-the-round and themed sessions.

Venue:  Prince's Island Park
Location:  414 Memorial Dr. NE, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryfolkmusicfestival.com
For information contact:  info@calgaryfolkfest.com
Phone:  403-233-0904
Categories:   Arts & Culture

This Festival includes a large exhibitor and trade show, great local food, two workshop tents, children's programs and an entertainment tent.

Time:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue:  Middleville Fairgrounds
Location:  4189 Wolf Grove Road, Lanark, ON
Website:  http://www.artofbeinggreen.com
For information contact:  Beth Peterkin
Phone:  613-267-5340
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage

Hillside began in 1984 as local gathering of musical friends in Guelph, Ontario. Today, it is one of Canada's best-loved music festivals with over 50 musical performances on five stages over three days during the last weekend in July.

Held at Guelph Lake conservation area on an "island" connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, the festival is anchored by the Hillside Community permanent main stage, a dramatic outdoor performance space with a living roof and gracefully arched acoustical wooden ceiling.

Hillside is renowned for its artistic lineup, a flavourful blend of up-and-coming Canadian performers, world artists, and local talent. The program is always richly diverse and highly entertaining.

While music is the focus, the Hillside experience also includes:

* Spoken word
* Hand drumming
* Aboriginal circle
* Children's activities and events
* International food pavilion
* Artisan Market
* Healing arts workshops
* Environmental expo
* Youth tent
* Community workshops



Hillside is a not-for-profit corporation, administered by a board of directors, a small year-round staff, and more than 1,000 volunteers.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Island
Location:  123 Woolwich Street East, N1H 3V1, Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.hillside.on.ca
For information contact:  hillside@hillsidefestival.ca
Phone:  519-763-6396
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

This year's Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Festival is on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010 at the Homecoming Park (formerly Stony Plain Exhibition Park) in beautiful Stony Plain, just minutes from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Bring your Family, Friends & Lawnchairs

Every year, we have a weekend full of activities for the whole family including:
# Great music on our main stage
# Workshops
# Slowpitch Jam
# Food Concessions & Craft Tables
# Kids Corner
# Festival Souvenir Table
# Sunday Morning Gospel
# Parking/Camping available
# Parking Lot Picking
# Open Stage
# 24 Hour Security & First Aid
# Jamming all Weekend

Venue:  Homecoming Park
Location:  4202 - 50 Street, Stoney Plain, AB
Website:  http://www.blueberrybluegrass.com
For information contact:  info@blueberrybluegrass.com
Phone:  780-922-4973 or 780-999-6877
Categories:   Arts & Culture

The festival runs on Friday from 7pm to 11pm, Saturday from 1 pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm.
This free festival, now in its sixteenth year, is patterned after European festivals whereby the days events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festivals theme with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge. Local and internationally renowned performers, are selected each year to reflect a most diverse and entertaining mixture of musical cultures.

Venue:  Downtown Cambridge
Location:  Galt Centre Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 22148, N1R 8E3, Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com/festival.htm
For information contact:  mill_race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Canmore's appetite for music led to the formation of the Canmore Folk and Blues Club in the early 1970s". The Club was incorporated under the Societies Act on May 6th, 1975. It is a Registered Charity, #0857516-22. The Club, through the Canmore Folk Music Festival and its outreach program in the local schools, achieves its goals and objectives to:
1. Educate and cultivate an appreciation for, and enjoyment of, the folk music of Canada and other countries
2. Educate and provide opportunities for children to become familiar with folk music and the musical instruments of many countries
3. Provide opportunities for national and international folk performers to become known in the area
4. Stimulate international understanding through a common interest in folk music

Venue:  Stan Rogers Stage
Location:  Box 8098, Canmore, AB
Website:  http://www.canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
For information contact:  info@canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
Phone:  403-678-2524
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Folklorama began in 1970 as a one time multicultural event to celebrate Manitoba's Centennial. It was so successful it has returned every year since then.

Three programs have grown out of the festival's success, each one working to fullfill our mission of "Celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding":

* Folklorama Talent brings multicultural and contemporary performers to special events and conventions throughout the year.
* Folklorama Teachings bring story tellers and performers into schools and daycares.
* Folklorama Travel works to bring both tours and individuals not only to the festival, but to the city of Winnipeg year round.

Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.folklorama.ca/home
For information contact:  rybachukk@folklorama.ca
Phone:  1-204-982-6210
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We are Nova Scotia's longest-running folk festival and have showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international talent during our 23 years. We are proud to have introduced many of the Maritimes' best-loved musicians to a wider audience on our stages.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  P.O. Box 655 Lunenburg, B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, NS
Website:  http://www.folkharbour.com/index.php
For information contact:  info@folkharbour.com
Phone:  902-634-3180
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year in the second weekend in August. We thank the many sponsors who support this event and enable us to offer world-class music at affordable prices.

Venue:  Gallagher Park
Location:  P.O. Box 4130, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.efmf.ab.ca
For information contact:  tickets@efmf.ab.ca
Phone:  780-429-1999
Categories:   Arts & Culture

Great Woods Park www.greatwoodspark.com and GWMF Music Society will proudly present the 14th annual indoor-outdoor Blues/Rock/Roots music festival in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River, at a very unique venue, The Moonrise Cabana on August 6-9, 2009.

A dedicated group of volunteers is helping to stage and promote this astounding music festival, which contributes to the cultural life of the communities of Manitoba. Thousands of people from United States and Canada have enjoyed the festival in the past and we look forward to a larger attendance this year as the reputation for the quality of this festival continues to grow.

Great Woods Music Festival is extending an invitation and opportunity to you to participate in this prestigious event with a Sponsorship package for this special Blues/Rock/Roots festival. The package offers a variety of sponsorship levels and we are assured your organization will select one that best represents your business needs and marketing plan. We believe this event will provide an excellent opportunity to reward your valued customers and employees, to promote your business and support the cultural life of Manitoba. For further information, phone (204) 268-2814 or email park@greatwoodspark.com

Venue:  The Moonrise Cabana, Great Woods Park
Location:  Beausejour, MB
Website:  http://www.greatwoodspark.com/
For information contact:  park@greatwoodspark.com
Phone:  204-268-2814
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The aim of the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and Celtic College is to foster the preservation and continuation of traditional Celtic art forms through exposure, participation and education. Forming new generations of artists and participants is absolutely essential to the survival of these living traditions. The Festival, College and Celtic Kids Day Camp, therefore, create and support year-long educational and participatory programmes, as well as instrument loans to help bring forward the new generations that will live and participate in our valued traditions. If you share our goals, you can participate by helping us to fund the charitable organization we have created to finance these programs.

Location:  Box 171, N7A 3Z2, Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca
For information contact:  festival@celticfestival.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Live From the Rock Folk Festival is a very special event taking place on the northern shore of the world's largest lake the second weekend of every August. Its an amazing gathering of an eclectic group of people who together form a magical community in the park. Many of our supporters come back year after year and camp next to festival friends, joining them around the nightly campfire, listening to music on four stages from morning to midnight, admiring the works of artisans and consuming the great food sold on site by a variety of vendors. Together we celebrate non- commercial alternative music, artists, the north and community! The festival is completely volunteer run and all of us who dedicate countless hours to the caus” do so because we love music and community.
We invite you to join us and become part of the Live From the Rock family. Come to the festival - we do need paying audience members; and bring your family and friends. Apply to be a food vendor or artisan, volunteer or sign up to play on the open stage.

Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
For information contact:  jackiebrewer@northerncu.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) was first held way back in 1969 on the Regina Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. Organized by a few individuals, the enthusiasm and support shown for this first event led to the creation of the Regina Guild of Folk Arts (RGFA) Since that time, the RGFA has continued to present both an annual festival (the Regina Folk Festival) and year-round music performances (the Regina Folk Festival Concert Series). For sixteen years RGFA produced and staged the Regina Folk Festival at various indoor venues.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  101 - 1855 Scarth Street, S4P 2G9, Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.reginafolkfestival.com
For information contact:  info@reginafolkfestival.com
Phone:  306-757-0308
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Lectures, workshops re: children's education, visits to preschools, primary schools, social activities.
Theme of Congress is "Children, Citizens of a challenged world".

Venue:  Goteborg
Location:  67 Front Street, Goteborg, Sweden
Website:  http://www.torontocreatives.ca
For information contact:  info
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives

About Us
Festival History

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed success since its beginning in 1946. Begun by Alex Robertson, the games have had two locations, Victoria Park and more recently, the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus). The Games exemplify all things Scottish with a focus on heavy events, dancing, piping, clans and family interactive fun.

Venue:  Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Location:  550 Belsyde Avenue East, N1M 2P7, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  519-787-0099
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Ottawa Folk Festival is held in the middle of August in beautiful Britannia Park in Ottawa's west end. The Festival has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Ontario Festivals" by Festival & Events Ontario.

Venue:  Brittania Park
Location:  100 - 858 Bank Street, K1S 3W3, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawafolk.org/index.html
For information contact:  festival@ottawafolk.org
Phone:  613-230-8234
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is a non-profit charitable organization that presents year-round concerts as well as the Annual Roots and Blues Festival the third weekend every August.

To be included on our mailing list to receive our brochure and our e-newsletter, please purchase a society membership in Ticket purchase section on this website. You can also purchase a membership by phone (250-833-4096) or by email: info@rootsandblues.ca

Venue:  490 5th Avenue SW
Location:  490 5th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC
Website:  http://www.rootsandblues.ca/
For information contact:  info@rootsandblues.ca
Phone:  250-833-4096
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

Welcome to the Trout Forest Music Festival!!

Catch The Trout!
It's Music in the Woods!

Join us at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park next August 13th to 15th for the 15th Annual Trout Forest Music Festival.

Location:  P.O. Box 372 Ear Falls, P0V 1T0, Ear Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.troutfest.com
For information contact:  trout@troutfest.com
Phone:  807-222-2404
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Summerfolk site is erected by scores of volunteers and artisans and takes on the appearance of a small village. It features a 4000 seat main stage, five side stages, Over 40 artisans exhibiting their talents in the craft area, more than a dozen food booths, a sandy beach, a children's area with a playground, ample free parking, not to mention the Down by the Bay tent - our licensed beverage area!!
Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Summerfolk has grown over the past quarter century and it continues to expand and evolve. In 2001 the Down by the Bay Tent became a second main stage and featured performers d

Location:  Georgian Bay Folk Society, P.O. Box 521, N4K 5R1, Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2995
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Eaglewood Folk Festival is dedicated to presenting exciting and diverse original folk/roots music while promoting arts & culture, ecological awareness, multiculturalism and health & wellness in a sustainable environment of unity, positive energy and artistic excellence.


Mandate

While music is the focus, The Eaglewood Folk Festival also highly values and gives special emphasis to:
* Original, innovative traditional and contemporary folk roots music
* Orchestrating an annual three day summer-time event
* Hosting several winter and spring series concerts, featuring a blend of local talent
* Canadian and Aboriginal singer songwriters, and the inclusion of one International act per year
* Development of local artists and new talent
* Celebrating diversity awareness and inclusion with emphasis to Indigenous arts & culture, tradition and ceremony
* Providing handicapped-accessible venues, sites and programs
* Youth programming and family-friendly activities

* Raising awareness of and exercising ecological and environmentally-friendly living practices
* Sponsors and community partners who are our co-leaders in providing unique opportunities for community building of economy, arts and culture
* Providing positive quality of life through community involvement and development
* To sustain an environment of humour, unity and inclusion
* Our volunteers who are the lifeblood of the organization

Location:  9715 Morning Glory Road, L0E 1N0, Pefferlaw, ON
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com
For information contact:  info@eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  1-888-817-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Ashkenaz Festival is the largest Jewish cultural event in Canada, and among the largest events of its kind internationally. The Festival takes place biennially at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre and satellite locations throughout Toronto. Each edition of this multidisciplinary event showcases approximately 50-75 acts from Canada and around the world, including 200+ artists and performers working in music, theatre, dance, film, literature, craft, and visual arts. The Festival draws a diverse, multicultural audience of over 40,000 people.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ashkenazfestival.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Shelter Valley Folk Festival celebrates music, juried art, wellness, sustainable living and harvest food in the heart of Northumberland County through an annual Labour Day Weekend festival.

Venue:  Henkel Farm, Northumberland County
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com/home.htm
For information contact:  festival@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-355-1244
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The Best International Festival Experience on Canada's East Coast!

Fredericton comes alive for six days each September as hundreds of world class performers appear on dozens of stages, all conveniently located in Fredericton's beautiful and historic downtown.

Whether you want to dance all night at a spicy Cajun party, listen to the raw sounds of electric blues, sway to some smooth jazz or just get your funk on, you'll find something to tempt every musical taste, all at a price that's easy on the wallet.

Known internationally for presenting the best in established and up-and-coming talent, great musical memories and a touch of the unexpected are what the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival are famous for.

Venue:  various - see website
Location:  Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com/index.html
For information contact:  info@harvestjazzandblues.com
Phone:  506-454-2583
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music

The presentation will be lead by Darryl McMahon, who has expertise in peak oil, climate change, electric vehicles, renewable energy options etc. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary: The End of Suburbia.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's U. Amphiteatre
Location:  223 Main St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ustpaul.ca/aboutSPU/
For information contact:  jamieoastler@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International