Network News - Connexions Digest #50
(December 1989)

Actions and Campaigns

Save the Carmanah Valley
The giant logging company MacMillan Bloedel has asked for, and apparently is about to receive, permission to log 92 percent of British Columbia’s Carmanah Valley. Environmental groups, including the Western Canada Wilderness Committee, are strongly urging that the entire Carmanah watershed be preserved. To make a donation, or for more information, contact the Western Canada Wilderness Committee at #103, 1520 West Sixth Ave., Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1R2, (604) 731–6716.
(CX3579)

Excess Packaging Campaign
Environmental Action Ontario has launched an Excess Packaging Campaign to reduce excess packaging in supermarkets and fast–food outlets. The campaign seeks to bring environmental groups and concerned individuals together to tell the large food corporations that we don’t want a throw–away society. They are urging the following changes: 1) fast–food restaurants provide reusable dishes and cutlery for sit–down customers, (2) a special tax on disposable take–out containers, with revenues dedicated to waste reduction efforts, 3) supermarkets reduce their excess packaging.
Hoping to tap public support for substantial environmental improvements, participating groups will be approaching unions, church and community groups and municipal councils in their local areas to endorse the demands of the campaign.
Report cards are to be issued at the beginning and end of the one–year campaign which will rank the various fast–food and grocery chains according to the re–usability of their packaging.
The campaign is looking for groups or individuals to co–ordinate the campaign in local communities. Local co–ordinators will receive a campaign kit including background information on the issue and a manual outlining the tasks involved. Local campaigns will include three major components: information gathering, publicity, and lobbying. To participate, for information, or to make a financial contribution, contact Environmental Action Ontario, 263 Howland Ave, Toronto, Ont. M5R 2B7.
(CX3580)

Think Rail
A group called Think Rail is trying to push the Ontario Government to focus more on rail service, rather than roads, to solve commuter transportation problems. It proposes a new rail network in Southern Ontario, with connections in the first phase to Toronto, Kitchener–Waterloo, Guelph, Oshawa, London, and Niagara Falls. The second phase would extend service to places like Barrie, Stratford, and Cambridge. Think Rail’s working group, including two engineers and a statistical analyst, spent two years preparing the report, which is endorsed by Transport 2000, a national lobby group. The report predicts that the proposed service would take 90,000 cars off the roads each day. Cost estimates are $6 million per kilometre for rail, versus $15.7 million per kilometre for expressways.
(CX3581)

Pesticide residues and waxes
Jeri and Len Preuter of Calgary are conducting a study concerning pesticide residues and waxes on fruit and vegetables. They are sending a questionnaire to organizations across the country to find out their positions on the issue, and to see what alternative approaches (e.g. organic agriculture) exist or are being developed. Contact J.& L. Preuter, 433 13 Street N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Z3.
(CX3582)

Plant breeders’ rights
Environmental groups are opposing federal legislation (Bill C–15) establishing “plant breeders’ rights”. The legislation permits corporations to patent and own particular plants and seeds. Environmentalists object in principle to the idea that anyone can own or patent a living species. They also say that the legislation will lead to a dangerous loss of genetic diversity, with only a few highly marketable species of plants being kept and others being allowed to disappear. The species being retained require high levels of fertilizer and pesticides. GROW, the coalition of groups opposing the legislation, is asking people to contact MPs, the Prime Minister, Agriculture Minister Don Mazankowski, and the media. For information contact GROW, 750–130 Slater St., Ottawa K1P 4E2, (613) 594–8700.
(CX3583)

Saving the CBC
Friends of Canadian Broadcasting are trying to mobilize Canadians to resist massive cuts being made by the Progressive Conservative government to the budget of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The government has cut $140 million from the CBC budget, and more cuts may be in the works. To make a donation, or for information, contact Friends of Canadian Broadcasting, 29 Prince Arthur Ave., Toronto, Ont. M5R 1B2.
(CX3584)

Men for women’s choice
A new group, Men for Women’s Choice, has been established in response to well–publicized recent court cases in which men went to court to try to prevent ex–girlfriends from having an abortion. According to Men for Women’s Choice, “No man should be able to force a woman to bear a child against her will.” They say that “Men should have equal say and responsibility in a decision to parent. But ultimately, if there is a dispute, the decision to end a pregnancy must be a woman’s choice — because it is her body.” The group believes that it is important that the opinion of men not be represented “by the sexist views of those who oppose women’s right to choose”, and is asking for donations to finance running ads in Canadian newspapers presenting this point of view. Contact Men for Women’s Choice, 555 Bloor St. W., Toronto M5S 1Y6, (416) 538–3086.
(CX3585)

Reclaiming Toronto’s Don River
Discussions are underway about ways of reclaiming Toronto’s Don River, a badly polluted river flowing through the expressway–scarred Don Valley — the valley that once inspired the early works of naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton. Citizen meetings have been looking at proposals for developing a plan to bring the river back to something approaching its earlier healthy state. Among the visions which have been developed are: making the river accessible again (at present it is cut off by an expressway, a road, two rail corridors, and fences); natural regeneration, restoration, rehabilitation, and reforestation, so that fish and wildlife will find it a friendlier environment; an end to the discharge of pollutants into the river; making Torontonians more aware of the river and its past and potential importance to the city. For more information, contact Jack Layton, Councillor, 2nd floor, City Hall, Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2.
(CX3586)

Justice for Southern Africa
Development and Peace is entering Year II of its campaign, “Southern Africa Under Siege”. Development and Peace groups at the Diocesan and local levels are ready to help with ideas and resources for educational events. They have audio–visuals, printed materials, and people who can speak to the issues. For more information, contact your local D&P group, or Development and Peace, 3028 Danforth Ave., Toronto, Ontario M4C 1N2, (416) 698–7770.
(CX3587)

Appeals for Support

El Salvador
In response to the current violence in El Salvador, the Latin American Working Group is asking Canadians to send a telex, letter, or fax to External Minister Joe Clark, urging the Canadian government to: 1) Press for serious negotiations, through direct bilateral contacts with both the FMLN and the Christiani government, and through multilateral initiatives at the UN and the OAS; 2) Press for an end to U.S. military aid for the government of El Salvador; 3) Not renew Canadian bilateral aid to El Salvador until a negotiated peace is achieved. Write: Joe Clark, Secretary of State for External Affairs, 125 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Fax: (613) 992–6474. The Latin American Working Group, which has more information on events in El Salvador, can be contacted at P.O. Box 2207, Station P, Toronto M5S 2T2, (416) 533–4221.
(CX3588)

Funding for Native education
The federal government has announced that it is implementing new guidelines for Native citizens for post–secondary education. Native groups see these measures as harmful. Native groups across the country have been protesting against the unilateral changes and are calling on the government to put aside the new guidelines and enter into discussions with them. Supporters are being encouraged to write to the Prime Minister and their member of Parliament.
(CX3589)

One Sky needs help
Saskatoon’s One Sky Centre is urgently requesting financial help. The Centre is facing rising costs, while its funding has not been increased. Contact One Sky;, 136 Ave. F. S., Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 1S8, (306) 652–1571.
(CX3590)

Comings and Goings

Environment Infoline
The Canadian Environmental Network is working to establish a national network of environmental hotlines. The proposed regional 1–800 numbers are to provide the public with responses to basic consumer–oriented environmental questions. Referrals to experts will be offered for more sophisticated queries. Groups are being invited to participate in planning the hotline system. Contact the Canadian Environmental Network, Box 1289, Station P, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R3.
(CX3591)

Goodwin’s Awards
Submissions are being sought for the fourth annual Goodwin’s Award for Excellence in Alternative Journalism. The Goodwin’s Foundation offers a cash award of $300 to the winner. It also names three runners–up and three honourable mentions. The MacDonald Citation is given to an alternative publication which has provided extraordinary coverage of an issue or shown outstanding over–all improvement. Any journalist can submit articles; they must have appeared in a Canadian alternative magazine or newspaper during the past year. Alternatives are defined as newsstand publications dedicated to progressive social change. Judges will be looking for articles which had a strong political or social impact and which were influential in promoting progressive social change. Photo or cartoon spreads are also acceptable as submissions. Award submissions must be post–marked no later than November 30, 1989 and should be sent in triplicate to the Goodwin’s Foundation, P.O. Box 1043, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R1.
Last year’s Goodwin’s award winner was Chief Moses Okimaw, for his article “God’s River and the Manitoba Government,” which appeared in Canadian Dimension. Okimaw’s article describes his band’s struggle against local exploiters and against the inept provincial NDP government.
Runners–up were Paul McKay, for his “Adding Fuel to the Fire, on Canada’s uranium industry,” in This Magazine; Bruce Cockburn for “Mars over Mozambique” in NOW, and David Coon for “Energy Options: Taking Care of Business” on Canada’s search for an energy policy, in Probe Post.
Honourable mentions went to Nora D. Randall for her column “Beans” in Kinesis; Erin Goodman for “The Trials of Eric Smith” in New Maritimes; Lorraine Begley for “Flipping Land for Fun and Profit” in New Maritimes; Lanny Beckman for “U.S. Risk Takers Save B.C.’s Ozone Layer” in New Directions; Stan Persky for “Watershed Down” in This Magazine; Howard Goldenthal, Glenda Hersh and Nick Fillmore for “Right Winging It” in This Magazine; and Kick It Over for an interview on a serial murderer in the Green River area of Seattle.
The MacDonald citation went to Victoria’s Monday for its extensive coverage of environmental issues.
(CX3592)

Environment network faces problems
The Ontario Environment Network (OEN), the central networking organization for environment groups in Ontario, is facing financial difficulties which have forced it to cut back to one part–time staff person. OEN is trying to raise funds to pay off its substantial debt and carry on its work, which includes encouraging communication and co–operation between Ontario environment groups, acting as a resource centre, organizing workshops and conferences, and publishing the Environmental Resource Book. The OEN can be contacted at 465 Spadina Avenue, 2nd floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 2G8, (416) 925–1322.
(CX3593)

Equality Program
The Metro Toronto Labour Education Centre has initiated an Equality Program which is aimed at strengthening union solidarity through equality. Through special support services and programs, they hope to see a greater integration of immigrant, visible minority members into the labour movement. For more information contact the Metro Labour Education and Skills Training Centre, 954 King St. W., Toronto M6K 1E5, (416) 971–5893.
(CX3594)

NIMBI
NIMBI (Now I Must Become Involved) is a floating laboratory operated by the Environmental Hazards Team. NIMBI is based out of Port Maitland on Lake Erie, and will be travelling throughout the Great Lakes region on a timetable determined by bookings of groups and educational institutions. NIMBI features a “child–friendly” environment and facilities for educational instruction, as well as laboratory facilities.. For more information contact The Environmental Hazards Team, R.R. 7, Dunnville, Ontario N1A 2W6, (416) 774–4769.
(CX3595)

Layoffs at CRIAW
Faced with funding cutbacks from the federal Secretary of State Women’s Program, the Canadian Research Institute for the Advancement of Women (CRIAW) has been forced to lay off staff and cut back on support for research. CRIAW is embarking on a fundraising campaign to try to raise additional money. CRIAW can be contacted at 151 Slater St., #408, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3, (613) 563–0682.
(CX3596)

Broadside goes under
The feminist paper Broadside, which published out of Toronto since 1979, is folding because of lack of funds. Broadside had been losing money, and had been informed that its funding from the Ontario Arts Council, a substantial part of its budget, was being cut in half. (The Arts Council imposed similar cuts on many small publications.)
(CX3597)

Cayenne folds
The Socialist Feminist bulletin Cayenne has ceased publishing. The editors attributed their decision to stop publishing partly to the fact that they were unsuccessful in stimulating the kinds of vivid debates which they wanted to encourage in the pages of Cayenne. “Why,” they asked, “do activists in movements find it so difficult to find the time to sit down and write to share their experiences and analyses?”
(CX3598)

IDRC Reports discontinued
The magazine IDRC Reports, published for the last 18 years by the International Development Research Centre, has been discontinued.
(CX3599)

Barton awards
The Canadian Institute for International Peace and Security has announced that it is inaugurating the Barton Awards, intended to promote scholarship and expertise in the fields of international peace and security. The Barton Awards consist of eight scholarships of up to $14,000 for advanced studies and two fellowships of up to $30,000 for senior level studies. Professional experience and academic qualifications will be considered equally. The deadline for application is February 1, 1990. For more information contact The Barton Awards, Canadian Institute for International Peace and Security, Suite 900, 360 Albert St., Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7, or call (613) 990–1593.
(CX3600)

Federalists, Dismantle merge
Operation Dismantle and the World Federalists of Canada have merged; Dismantle will now operate as a committee of the World Federalists. In explaining the merger, the World Federalists note that Operation Dismantle originally started out in 1977 as a committee of the WFC. The time seemed ripe, they said, to re–unite. Contact the World Federalists at #207 – 145 Spruce Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6P1, (613) 232–0647.
(CX3601)

Valencia–Mondragon Study Tour
Greg MacLeod, of the Centre for Community Economic Development, University College of Cape Breton, will be leading a study tour to Spain in April 1989. The objective of the two–week tour is to become familiar with the structure and strategies of two successful experiments in community economic development, at Mondragon and Valencia. The approximate cost will be $3100. Contact Greg MacLeod, P.O. Box 5300, Sydney, N.S. B0P 6L2.
(CX3602)

Meetings, Conferences, Events

Healthy Places — Healthy People / Healthy People — Healthy Places
This three day conference, on January 18 – 20, 1990, will examine the relationship between Health, the Economy, and the Environment. Themes are: The Healthy City: Examples, Policies and the Future; Business/Industry/Consumer Opportunities in the Healthy City; The Value of an Urban Natural Environment; Promoting the Healthy City. The conference will include community sessions, workshops, displays, seminars, field trips and other activities for the delegate. Fees are $75 per person for the three–day event or $300 for five people. Send all enquiries to: “Healthy Places — Healthy People/Healthy People — Healthy Places”, City of Sudbury, Leisure Plan, Bag 5000, Station ‘A’, Sudbury, Ontario M3A 5P3, (705) 671–2231.
(CX3603)

Environmental Forum
The Ontario Ministries of Citizenship and the Environment are hosting a forum on “environmental issues in a cross–cultural context” on January 24 in Toronto. Topics include native concerns, waste management, and the provincial round table. For information contact Barbara Malcolm at (416) 323–5077.
(CX3604)

Images Festival
Northern Visions is inviting submissions for its Images 90 festival program. Images is a predominantly Canadian festival intended to showcase innovative and contemporary work by independent film and video producers in Canada. Submissions should be made by February 2, 1990 to Northern Visions, 67A Portland St., #3, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2M9. Call (416) 971–8405 for more information.
(CX3605)

Health and Safety conference
Focus on the Future: A National Conference on Health and Safety, will take place March 14 – 16, 1990, in Calgary. For more information contact Shelley Koch, Education Services, Alberta Hospital Association, Edmonton Alberta T5J 3C5, (403) 423–1776.
(CX3606)

Earth Day 1990
Earth Day is a global event intended to celebrate life, acknowledge our responsibility for the current environmental crisis, and inspire action leading to the healing of our planet. Planning for Earth Day 1990, to take place April 22, is now under way. People who wish to help organize local events, or become involved in some way, may contact Earth Day 1990, P.O. Box 835, Station E, Victoria, B.C. V8W 2P9, (416) 604–1990, fax: (604) 386–4453.
(CX3607)

Municipal Solid Waste Management
The University of Waterloo is organizing a conference on Municipal Solid Waste Management on April 25–27 in Toronto. The focus will be on landfilling, incineration, and the “3 R’s”. For more information contact Dr. Murray Haight, School of Urban and Regional Planning, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, (519) 885–1211 x3027 or x3355.
(CX3608)

Wildlife conference
The University of Calgary is holding a conference on Wildlife Running into the Future on May 3 – 5, 1990, with the focus on wildlife and habitat conservation, and how they are affected by privatization and domestication of wildlife. For more information contact Larry Simpson, University of Calgary, Faculty of Continuing Education, 2500 University Drive N.W., Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4, (403) 282–5978.
(CX3609)

Death and bereavement
Conference on Death and Bereavement: Creative Strategies for Living, on May 14 – 16, 1989, in London, Ontario. Details from King’s College, 266 Epworth Ave., London N6A 2M3, (519) 433–3491.
(CX3610)

Occupational Health congress
The 23rd International Congress on Occupational Health will take place in Montreal September 22 – 28, 1990. For more information contact OCOH Secretariat, 58, rue de Bresoles, Montreal H2Y 1V5, (514) 499–9835.
(CX3611)

Women and Environments
The Women and Environments Educational and Development (WEED) Foundation is planning an Ontario–wide conference May 24–26. The conference will focus on environmental issues of special concern to women in their various roles in society. It will emphasize the development of solutions to environmental problems. For further information contact Rosalind Cairncross, 26 Morrow Avenue, Toronto M6R 2J2, (416) 533–4076.
(CX3612)

Canadian Environment Network
The Canadian Environmental Network is holding is Annual General Meeting May 25–27, 1990. For more information contact the CEN at Box 1289, Station B, Ottawa, K1P 5R3.
(CX3613)

Publications and Resources

Tell your story
Equal Justice For All is collecting stories about people’s experiences on welfare, to put in a book called Victories. Send your story to Equal Justice For All, Box 7676, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 4R4, or call (306) 664–6636.
(CX3614)

Immigrant and visible minority women
The National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women is requesting items for its publication. Deadline is the 25th of each month. The address is 25 Laurier Avenue West, #1102, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5J6, (613) 232–0689.
(CX3615)

Stage writers
Playwright’s Workshop Montreal is looking for women playwrights and writers who are interested in writing for the stage. Contact Svetlana Zylin, Box 604, Postal Station Place d’armes, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 3H8.
(CX3616)

Women’s Humour
Jokes, stories, cartoons, journal entries, etc. are being sought for an anthology of Canadian women’s feminist humour. Send submission with self–addressed stamped envelope to Janice Williams, Department of English, University of Alberta, Edmonton Alberta T6G 2E5.
(CX3617)

Environmental Directory
The Canadian Environmental Network is planning a directory of Canadian environmental groups which it expects to publish next summer. For more information contact the CEN at P.O. Box 1289, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R3, (613) 563–2078.
(CX3618)

Directory of Women and Global Issues
The Canadian Council for International Co–operation is preparing a directory of women specializing in global issues: development, environment, and peace. Send names, addresses, and phone numbers to the selection committee, which will contact each woman who is suggested. Write: Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg, The Women’s Directory, c/o Canadian Council for International Co–operation, 1 Nicholas, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B7 or phone (613) 236–4547.
(CX3619)

Multicultural Health directory
The Multicultural Health Coalition has received funding to gather information on multicultural health services and how they could be improved. The coalition will then develop a directory of available services.
(CX3620)

Environment video resource centre
Charles Hodgson is proposing the idea of a national environmental video library from which groups could borrow by mail. He invites comments to: Environmental Video, 200 Daniel Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 0C9.
(CX3621)

Films, videos, AV materials sought
Educational Communications, Inc., a Los Angeles–based non–profit, is looking for videos, films, and other audio–visual material about the environment to use as segments on its television and radio programs. Its ECONEWS television series currently airs in over 2 million homes, while its Environmental Directions radio series is broadcast by a network of stations. Educational Communications invites producers and distributors of appropriate materials to submit 1/2“ videocassettes for screening, 3/4” videocassettes for editing, audiocassettes and records for airing, and any other items for consideration such as books, photographs, and background literature. For more information, contact Nancy Pearlman, Executive Producer, Educational Communications, P.O. Box 35473, Los Angeles, California 90035, U.S.A., (213) 559–9160.
(CX3622)

Family Violence Videos
A collection of videos and films on family violence is being distributed by the National Film Board. They are intended for the general public and for professionals working in this field. Contact your local NFB office.
(CX3623)

A Voice of Our Own
A Voice of Our Own is a new documentary about the founding of the National Organization of Immigrant and Visible Minority Women. In it, filmmaker Premika Ratnam challenges the feminist movement’s preoccupation with middle class issues. Contact Premika Ratnam at (416) 921–5853.
(CX3624)

NFB Video Series
The National Film Board has released a commemorative video series containing 50 of the NFB’s best documentary and animation titles. The eight–tape video series can be purchased for $198. Contact the NFB office in your area.
(CX3625)

Women’s activism publications
The Vancouver Women’s Resource Centre has several publications available: In Women’s Interests: Feminist Activism and Institutional Change ($3); Action Research for Women’s Groups ($4.50); Women and the Economy ($4.50); and Evaluation Guide for Women’s Groups ($7). Order from WRC, 2245 West Broadway, #101, Vancouver, B.C. V6K 2E4, (604)734–0485.
(CX3626)

Books on breast cancer
The YM–YWCA of Winnipeg, with the Health Promotion Directorate of Health and Welfare Canada, has produced a set of five books on breast cancer. The books are Understanding Breast Cancer, Diagnosis and Treatment, After Breast Cancer, A Time for Sharing, and Glossary and Resources. The books are $5 each, or all five for $20. Orders may be sent to Women’s Resource Centre, YM–YWCA of Winnipeg, 100 – 209 Vaughan Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2N8.
(CX3627)

Recovery from sexual assault
The Sexual Assault Recovery Anonymous Society has available a number of publications and video. Contact SARA Society, P.O. Box 16, Surrey, B.C. V3T 4M4, (604) 584–2626.
(CX3628)

Databases
Two collections of CD–ROM full text and reference databases are being offered on women’s development and health issues. They are Health for All and Women in Development, and they are available from REFCORP, 4509 Levy, St–Laurent, Quebec H4R 2L8, (514) 745–5030.
(CX3629)

Human rights books
Kluwer academic publishers has released a catalogue of new and recent titles in human rights, humanitarian law, and the law of war. Books in the catalogue include International Human Rights Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean, The International Law of Human Rights in Africa, Assisting the Victims of Armed Conflict and Other Disasters, AIDS: Public Health and Legal Dimensions, and The Battle of Human Rights. For a catalogue contact Kluwer Academic Publishers, P.O. Box 358, Accord Station, Hingham, MA 02018–0358, U.S.A.
(CX3630)

Volunteers Wanted

This vacation do something meaningful
tecNICA (Technical Support Project) is a non–government organization that provides professional and technical assistance to Nicaragua and Southern Africa. Its work is directed towards the exchange of skills which are needed for self–sufficient economic development and greater economic equality among the people and nations of the world. tecNICA arranges short working tours (minimum two weeks) for volunteers to Nicaragua and Southern Africa. Computer professionals, mechanics, electricians, machinists, health care workers and other trades are desperately needed. Longer term placements are also possible. Volunteers are responsible for airfare, accommodation, and placement costs; however, tecNICA points out that this can come to less than the cost of many package tours. For information contact tecNICA, Box 81, Station G, Toronto M4M 3E8, (416) 691–1529.
(CX3631)

Overseas placements
Canadian Crossroads International is looking for people who are interested in short term volunteer placements in a developing country. CCI is active in 36 countries and over 70 Canadian communities. A specialized skill is not essential; volunteers range in age from 19 to 73. Contact CCI at 31 Madison Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 2S2, (416) 967–0801 (National Office) or (403) 433–8015 (Edmonton), or (902) 422–2933 (Halifax).
(CX3632)

Artists/Photographers wanted
The Connexions Digest is looking for volunteer artists and photographers to help illustrate this magazine. If you have photographs or artwork which you think would be appropriate, or if you would be willing to create them, please call Ulli Diemer or send samples to Connexions.
(CX3633)

Canada World Youth
Canada World Youth is now recruiting Canadians and landed immigrants between the ages of 17 and 20 for exchange programs with developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. You’ll spend seven months with other young people from across Canada and from the exchange country, doing volunteer work in community development, agriculture, or social services. Application deadline is January 31, 1990. For more information, contact Canada World Youth, 340 MacLaren St. B10, Ottawa K2P 0M3, (613) 234–2137.
(CX3634)

United Farmworkers
The United Farmworkers are looking for full–time organizers, office administrators and fundraisers to intensify their boycott campaign against California grapes. Contact United Farmworkers, 600 East Mall, Suite 401, Toronto, Ontario M9B 4B1, (416) 626–6332.
(CX3635)

Peace Magazine
Peace Magazine is looking for volunteers to help with production, advertising, and circulation. Contact Kelly McDowell at (416) 533–7581.
(CX3636)

Compiled by Ulli Diemer. Connexions Collective members and volunteers for Issue #50 (December 1989): Ulli Diemer, Elizabeth Wall, Karl Amdur, Elaine Farragher, Ethel Mead, Lois Enns, Cynthia Dunham, Rosalie Smith.