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Planet-Friendly Update & Major Events Summer Planner... (Ontario) (00/05/23)
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY Events in Ontario
& MAJOR EVENTS SUMMER (& FALL) PLANNER
Revised Tues. May 23, 2000
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Here are upcoming SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ENVIRONMENTAL
& SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS, workshops, courses, festivals,
films, broadcasts, resources & jobs in Toronto, Ontario & beyond.
PLEASE PASS THIS ON or post at your office or neighbourhood.
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*** CONTENTS ***
(A) Events in Ontario (a few late postings & reminders)
(B) * MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ONTARIO (June 2000 - Jan 2001)
(C) Notices, Resources, Actions, Jobs (none today)
(D) About this Newsletter
(E) Support the People- & Planet-Friendly Events
SUBMIT LISTINGS TO: http://www.web.net/~ppf/submit.html
(and please FAX all Toronto-area events to NOW magazine:
new fax: 416-364-1166 listings@nowtoronto.com by 5pm
Thursday, a week before the Thursday of publication).
PLEASE CONSIDER making a donation to support this service!
http://www.web.net/~ppf/donate.html (or email us for details)
New/modified listings (since May 18) are indicated by
an asterisk (*). In order by date.
* Events in Toronto, Bolton, Hockley Valley, Kitchener,
Hamilton, Flamborough, Guelph, St. Mary's, Windsor,
Ottawa, Orillia, Sault Sainte Marie, Lake Superior, Singhampton.
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(A) EVENTS IN ONTARIO
(late postings; many more events in (B), below)
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* WILDERNESS DEFENSE (Oak Ridges & Ancient Forests)
PLANNING MEETING, Wed. May 24, 6pm, Toronto. Earthroots
is holding our spring planning meeting to strategize on protecting
the Oak Ridges Moraine and other Ontario wilderness. Come with
your feedback, your ideas, and actions and events that you want to
plan! As well, we'll have updates on the Lands for Life/Living
Legacy process and our campaign to eliminate sport hunting and
other nonconforming uses in wilderness parks, and news on the
Province's ancient forest regions. All welcome! At Metro Hall, 55
John St. at King, Room 310. More info: Earthroots 416-599-0152
* PRESCRIPTION FOR A BETTER CANADA, A BETTER
WORLD, Wed May 24, 7:30pm, Toronto. A National Interest
Forum with JUDY REBICK, author of "Imagine Democracy".
"Paternalistic democracy has outlived its time. The people are
ready to take more responsibility in governing themselves..." Free.
At the University of Toronto's OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor Street
West at St. George (indoor access from St. George subway; indoor
parking enter from 71 Prince Arthur). More info: Canada's
National Interest Coucil 416-340-1865
GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS & THE ENVIRONMENT,
Wed May 24, 7:30pm, Toronto. With author/food activist Dr.
Wayne Roberts (author of "Real Food For a Change"). Avoid GM
& choose Real Food! At Grassroots Environmental Products, 372
Danforth (at Chester) 416-466-2841
CARFREE CITIES, Thurs May 25, 7pm, Toronto. The Sierra Club
of Canada hosts a meeting to discuss the "Carfree Cities" concept,
and the possibility & scope of a carfree day in Toronto. With Joel
Crawford, publisher of Carfree Times (http://www.carfree.com) of
Amsterdam and author of "Carfree Cities". This issue is
particularly relevant in light of recent announcements by Toronto
Public Health stating that 1000 Torontonians die every year from
air pollution. At Metro Hall, room 310, 55 John St. at King. More
info: The OntAIRio Campaign http://www.ontairio.org 416-960-
9202 ontairio@interlog.com
PUTTING CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE INTO ACTION,
Thurs May 25, 10am, Toronto. The Australian experience:
conveying uncertain climate change info to decision makers in an
unambiguous manner; examples of resulting policy change. With
Kevin Walsh, CSIRO Atmospheric Research, Aspendale,
Australia. MSC Auditorium, 4905 Dufferin St. Sunling Gong
416-739-5749
RACHEL CARSON DAY - DON'T BE SILENT THIS SPRING!
Sat May 27, 9:30am - 2pm, Toronto. Birthday of Rachel Carson,
author of the environmental classic, "Silent Spring". Rally, march,
speakers, mock funeral for the environment, info tables, picnic.
Help ban hormone-disrupting chemicals (pesticides, PVC, PCBs,
plastic, dioxin, phthalates, bisphenol-A) that are causing infertility,
toxic breast milk, breast & prostate cancer, learning disabilities &
thyroid imbalance. It's time to stop! 9:30am: symbolic planting of
sunflowers; 9:45am: march begins at Church of St. Stephen's in
The Fields on College St., w. of Spadina at 103 Bellevue.
10:30am: speakers, singers & info tables at Queen's Park;
11:30am: 1st Annual Rachel Carson Award & Dead Duck Award;
11:45 rainbow web; 12:15 bring your own picnic lunch; 12:30-
2pm: networking & info tables. With Dr. Sheilah Basrur (Toronto
Medical Officer of Health), Peter Tabuns (Greenpeace Canada),
Sat Dharum Kaur (Naturopathic Doctor), Dr. Riina Bray (MD),
Brent Paterson (Council of Canadians), and the Raging Grannies.
Bring a drum! More info: Sat Dharam Kaur 416-923-4860
* PERMACULTURE DESIGN, Mon May 29 - Wed June 7,
Hockley Valley. Become more self-sufficient in organic
gardening, shelter, energy, employment & community with a
whole systems approach to food production, forest-management,
animals, eco-building, alternative energy, etc. With Peter Bane
(publisher of the Permaculture Activist); Richard Griffiths (of the
Permaculture Action Worknet); Monica Kuhn (Architect); Keith
Johnson (past director of Sonoma Permaculture). If you have an
urban or rural property this will be an inspiring practical course!
At the Ecology Retreat Centre near Orangeville. Russell 519-941-
4560 ecorc@ionsys.com
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* PERMACULTURE DROP-IN, Sat June 3, 7pm, Hockley Valley
(near Orangeville). Drop in on the Fundamentals of Permaculture
Design Course at the Ecology Retreat Centre. Meet the teachers
and students, get an introduction to permaculture and view a no
till, no weed mulch garden ("how to have an green thumb without
an aching back!"). Info: Russell Scott 519-941-4560
* FREE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - SUMMER 2000
ORIENTATION, Thurs June 1, Toronto. 416-978-2582 ext.
37338 free_university@yahoo.com
http://www.utoronto.ca/acc/freeu
* NESTLE & OTHERS SPONSOR FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY
& INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION SYMPOSIA, Thurs June 8,
1:30-6:30pm, Toronto. Sponsored by Dairy Farmers of Canada,
Centrum Foundation (Whitehall Robins), Nestle Canada Inc.,
Mead Johnson Nutritionals, Novartis Nutrition Corporation,
Danone Institute of Canada, Booehringer-Ingelheim Canada, So
Good. $20 (students free). Register by May 26: Marcia Cooper
marcia.cooper@sickkids.on.ca 416-813-5142. Medical Sciences
Building Auditorium, UofT, 1 King's College Circle. (Also,
graduate student posters & sponsor exhibits viewing June 9, 10am-
noon, Great Hall, Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, UofT).
* WOMEN & GLOBALIZATION LEARNING EXCHANGE,
Sat-Sun June 10-11, Toronto. A two day, women-only event to
provide the opportunity for women of diverse backgrounds &
experiences to share & increase their knowledge of corporate
globalization and its impacts on the lives of women... to network &
strategize for resistance. Saturday: history, policy, local & global
impact of corporate globalization; technology, the environment and
the eroding of women's work; immigration, systemic violence and
the law; global impact: women's movements around the world;
coffeehouse & open mic (bring friends, songs, poetry & spoken
word). Sunday: sharing ideas & experiences; devil's advocate
session to practice rebuttal skills in a safe environment; formation
of a communication network & strategizing for upcoming
resistance. Free; lunch is $5. 519 Church St. community centre.
Access needs (such as ASL, childcare, interpretation, attendant,
tokens, etc.) available. Register: Lisa 416-351-0095 ext. 255 by
May 26th. Women Against Corporate Globalization
http://www.mnsj.org/working_groups/learningexchange.htm
http://www.mnsj.org/working_groups/WACG.htm
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(B) MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN ONTARIO (June 2000 - Jan 2001)
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*** NOTE ABOUT PRICES: If the price is not listed, it can be
found on the approp web site. Prices vary dramatically. If you
cannot afford to go, you can always inquire about sliding-scale,
scholarships, or work-exchange opportunities!
* ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES, June 1-6,
Windsor & Detroit. The OAS will be meeting in Windsor, Ontario,
Canada to further their agenda of corporate rights through the Free
Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). While the OAS does
monitor human rights abuses, it does not (nor can it) force any
member states to comply with its recommendations. It also
oversees the operation of the Inter-American Development Bank
(IDB) which is largely responsible for the implementation of
mega-projects that threaten the security of impoverished people,
the sovereignty of indigenous people and the capacity of this
planet's ecosystems to sustain life. Convergences & teach-ins, June
1-3, Windsor & Detroit. These will include teach-ins, civil
disobedience training, and preparations for the shutdown on June
4. From June 4-6 we are planning for various types of direct action
and a Carnival Against Capitalism. Major rally/demo Sun June 4,
organized by the Canadian Labour Congress. Activists, union
members, environmentalists & many others. * BUSES are being
arranged from many communities including Toronto: Brent
Patterson, Council of Canadians 416-885-6283 or Canadiann
Labour Congress 416-441-3710; Montreal (514-848-7585) or call
your local labour council. dayofdemo@hotmail.com Answering
service: 416-643-0837 More info & literature: stopftaa@tao.ca
http:// www.tao.ca/~stopftaa http://www.shutdownoas.org
* Thurs June 1, 7-9pm: Teach-In, CAW Local 195 Hall; 1214
Ottawa Street (Peoples Global Action); * OAS Shutdown
Convergence; Civil Disobedience Training, multiple locations tba
(OAS Shutdown Coalition); * Fri June 2, 9am-5pm: Teach-In
CAW Local 195 Hall; 1214 Ottawa Street (Peoples Global
Action); * Fri June 2, 7:30pm: FTAA Teach-In with Tony Clarke
& Maude Barlow, Moot Court, University of Windsor (Council of
Canadians); * OAS Shutdown Convergence; Civil Disobedience
Training, multiple locations tba (OAS Shutdown Coalition); * Sat
June 3, 10am-8pm: Teach-In with Labour & Social Activists
Naomi Klein, Maude Barlow and others. Capitol Theatre, 121
University Ave. W. (Canadian Labour Congress & Windsor
District Labour Council); * Sat June 3, 9:30am-6pm: Towards A
Democratic Hemisphere, University of Windsor, Vanier Hall,
Room Winclare A (International Centre for
Human Rights & Democratic Development nthede@ichrdd.ca); *
Sat June 3: OAS Shutdown Convergence; Civil Disobedience
Training, multiple locations tba (OAS Shutdown Coalition); * Sun
June 4: Days of Direct Action (OAS Shutdown Coalition); * Sun
June 4, 10am-1pm: Visions from the Four Corners of the Continent
with Noam Chomsky & Lloyd Axworthy, Capitol Theatre, 121
University Ave. W. (Interntl Centre for Human Rights &
Democratic Development nthede@ichrdd.ca); * Sun June 4, noon:
Rally & March for Democracy, Social Justice & Fair Trade in the
Americas, Civic Terrace (tbc) (Canadian Labour Congress & the
Windsor District Labour Council); * Sun June 4, 1pm: Rally &
procession with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
Capitol Theatre, 121 University Ave W (Council of Canadians); *
Sun June 4, 2-5pm, OAS & Human Rights, Capitol Theatre, 121
University Ave W (Inter-Church Committee on Human Rights in
Latin America icchrla@web.net); * Mon June 5: Days of Direct
Action (OAS Shutdown Coalition); * Civil Society Priorities for
the Summit of the Americas (International Centre for Human
Rights & Democratic Dev't nthede@ichrdd.ca); * 8pm: Sunset
Vigil, location tbc (Windsor Social Justice Coalition); * Thurs June
6: Direct Days of Action (OAS Shutdown Coalition). For more
info: OAS Shutdown Coalition: http://www.tao.ca/~stopftaa
Windsor OAS Action Network: http://www.mnsi.net/~woasan
Interntl Centre for Human Rights & Democratic Dev't:
http://www.ichrdd.ca
Inter-Church Committee on Human Rights in Latin America:
http://www.web.net/~icchrla
Council of Canadians: http://www.canadians.org
Peoples Global Action: http://www.agp.org/agc
Canadian Labour Congress: http://www.clc-ctc.ca
http://www.wtoaction.org/clcoas.phtml http://www.clc-
ctc.ca/campaigns/oas/index.html
OAS http://www.oas.org/
CAW http://www.caw.ca/eindex.html
OAS shutdown http://www.wtoaction.org/oas.phtml#shutdown
* CANADIAN COMMUNITIES & CLIMATE CHANGE, Sat
June 3, Toronto. For reps from community groups, local agencies
& schools. Explore the relationship between values & behaviour;
gain a greater understanding of climate change; hone your analysis
& critical thinking skills. Learn how to take concrete action in your
community by planning & leading a Community Action Workshop
on climate change. $125 (travel subsidies may be available).
Harmony Foundation of Canada, 250-380-3001
http://www.harmonyfdn.bc.ca/~harmony harmony@islandnet.com
* STEWARDSHIP & CONSERVATION - CARING FOR OUR
LAND, Sat June 3 - Tues June 6, University of Guelph. Diverse
audience of both government & NGO reps from all sectors &
parts of the country. Sharing experiences, techniques &
approaches, identifying needs & support required for future
success; developing new visions of organization & partnership.
Land trusts & community groups in conservation; Working with
private landowners; Stewardship policies and programs; Legislative
& securement tools; Applying science, local & traditional
knowledge; Building networks and partnerships; Sustaining your
organization. Peter Mitchell 519-824-4120 ext.8329
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~claws/conference claws@uoguelph.ca
* CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT WEEK, Sun June 4 - Sun June
10, Canada-wide. Community action on clean air and climate
change; start a community action project; plenty of ideas available
on the web site. http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/eweek_e.htm
* R'2000 RECOVERY RECYCLING RE-INTEGRATION - 5th
World Congress & Envirotech Canada Trade Show, Mon June 5 -
Fri June 9, Toronto. World's most comprehensive event on
Integrated Resource Management. Balanced dialogue between
industry and trade, science, academia, the public sector, legislation;
ecology, economic sustainability, psychology, social acceptance &
politics. All materials & products which can be recovered and
providing an added value through re-integration in the economic
streams (i.e. substitute virgin by secondary material while ensuring
the economic & technological feasibility). In contrast to other
conferences, emphasis is on topical subjects of relevance to all
materials and products (such as logistics, etc.). For practitioners,
industry & trade reps (i.e. engineers, commercial responsibles,
recyclers, traders), CEOs, decision-makers, managers, technicians,
economists, politicians, representatives of municipalities, scientists
& students. $100-$1300. Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front
St. W. http://www.rrr2000.com
* CORPORATE AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, Mon - Thurs June 5-8,
Toronto. "The Dawning of a New Age" ...for the science of
agbiotech. Over 1,000 participants from 30 countries. Sheraton
Centre, 123 Queen W. http://www.abic.net/events.html Sharon
Murray 1-877-925-2242 or 306-934-1772
siggroup@sk.sympatico.ca [For the ALTERNATIVE VIEW:
http://www.canadians.org/ge-alert/index2.html;
http://www.greenpeacecanada.org ("campaigns"); GENEaction
(Toronto) geneaction@graffiti.net 416-438-1254
http://www.ratical.org/jumpdoors.html#BioKoya
http://www.biodev.org/index2.htm ("resources");
http://www.sierraclub.ca; shannonwillmott@hotmail.com
(Ottawa); http://www.rafi.org http://www.ramshorn.bc.ca;
http://www.resistanceisfertile.com; http://www.panna.org]
* CLEAN AIR DAY CANADA, Wed June 7, Canada-wide. Join
other Canadians in doing something as a family or community to
reduce the emissions from energy & transportation that cause air
pollution & climate change. For clean air and climate change
benefits all year round, try to drive less, and bike or walk more
often, use carpools or vanpools, support public transit, plant a tree,
reduce engine idling and check on the energy efficiency of your
home and office. http://www.ec.gc.ca/eco/eweek_e.htm
* INSPIRING CHANGE - HEALTHY COMMUNITIES 2000, Fri
June 9 - Sun June 11, Bolton. A "Healthy Community": provides a
clean, safe physical environment; meets the basic needs of all its
residents; has residents that respect & support each other; involves
the community in local gov't; promotes & celebrates its history &
culture; provides easily accessible health services; has a diverse &
innovative economy; rests on a sustainable ecosystem. Come
imagine, explore, share, and learn about building healthy
communities... hear what communities are doing to lead the way!
For adults, children, youth, educators, business leaders,
environmentalists, politicians, social service providers, health
organizations... Enjoy a relaxed weekend get-a-way for yourself
and/or your family on 265 acres of coniferous forest, quiet
meadows & rolling hills; a variety of imaginative topics &
workshops, small group learning, networking & sharing. An
Artist's circle, a group of highly creative facilitators, will animate
the entire weekend with music and activities that will ignite
creative ways to building healthier communities. A Children's
Activity Centre will be provided during workshop sessions. A
Learning Marketplace is being organized for during meal times.
You are invited to host a topic table of your choice. Workshops
include: Diversity and Inclusiveness Training; Business
Leadership; Community Economic Development; Community
Leadership; Latest Research; Youth Leadership. $100-$390 (some
subsidies & bursaries available)At the Cedar Glen Conference
Centre, a short drive north of Toronto. Camping & rooms
available. Ontario Healthy Communities Coalition - Rudy
Ruttimann 1-800-766-3418 ex2338 rudyr@opc.on.ca
http://www.opc.on.ca/ohcc
* HEALTHY TOMORROWS FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH,
Wed-Sun Jun 14-18, Ottawa. What needs to be done to improve
healthy outcomes for children & youth? Canadian Pediatric
Society http://www.cps.ca/beyond2000 613-526-9397
beyond2000@cps.ca
* NDP CONVENTION (ONTARIO), Fri-Sun June 16-18,
Hamilton. To put forth an alternative to the neo-conservative
agenda that Mulroney ushered in & Harris has defined. 416-591-
8637 http://www.ondp.ca
* CLOSE THE WAR SHOW! ...FESTIVAL OF LIFE Sat June
17, Hamilton/Ontario-wide. Calling all street theatre performers,
jugglers, musicians, mimes, poets, giant puppets, actors, dancers,
singers, stilt-walkers, unicyclists - and all who want to create a
culture of peace amidst a world of war! We need YOU to help
create an "Alternative Festival of Life" at the Hamilton War Show.
"One of the largest exhibitions of military aircraft in North
America. Described by the Ancaster News as "little more than a
trade show for the U.S. Military-industrial complex," with B-52
bombers & depleted-uranium-spewing Warthogs; "Kiddie
Commando" which dresses up 1- & 2-year-olds in camouflage &
war paint, and runs them through a military obstacle course as real
soldiers shoot water pistols at them, air-to-ground infantry assaults;
celebrations of the Desert Storm slaughter of the Iraqi people; and
more. As a registered charity (!), the war show receives $100,000 a
year in public money. The Fathers Day Coalition for Peace, in
conjunction with Homes not Bombs Ontario, is planning a large,
nonviolent presence which will include the festival of life,
nonviolent disruptions and artistically-based blockades, and more.
We will be there all day, encouraging people not to attend the war
show, and to instead engage in family fun that is in keeping with a
culture of peace, not a dead-end celebration of war. Buses & vans
from across Ontario will be arriving in Hamilton Friday evening;
food & accom. provided. Info: hasc@tao.ca, tasc@web.net.
Hamilton 905-627-2696; Guelph 519-766-4079; Kitchener-Waterloo
519-584-7556; London 519-432-7537; Ottawa: 613-237-6278;
Toronto 416-651-5800; Windsor 519-258-1555; Peterborough t.b.a.
* INTERNATIONAL INTERDISCIPLINARY CONFERENCE
ON THE ENVIRONMENT, Wed-Sat June 21-24, Montreal.
Kevin L. Hickey 508-767-7296 khickey@assumption.edu or
Demetri Kantarlelis 508-767-7557 dkantar@assumption.edu
http://champion.iupui.edu/~mreiter/iea.htm
* CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATION, Thurs June 22 - Sat
June 24, Kitchener-Waterloo. International conference for experts
& practitioners to improve climate change communication.
Advancing knowledge; communication strategy; collaboration;
develop an international network. For activists, business leaders,
citizens, educators, ENGOs, media, policy makers, researchers.
http://geognt.uwaterloo.ca/c3confer/ 519-888-4567 x6865
* PLANNERS NETWORK - INSURGENT PLANNING, Thurs
June 22 - Sun June 25, Toronto Insurgent Planning: Globalization
& Local Democracy. Sub-Themes: Environmental Politics,
Privatization of Planning, Rights to the City, Communities of
Resistance, Community Economic Development, Contested Open
Spaces. We invite you to propose a workshop or presentation on
one or more of these themes; seeking volunteers & presenters.
Planners Network: a voice for progressive professionals, activists,
academics & students concerned with physical, social, economic &
environmental planning in urban and rural areas. Members have a
wide range of interests such as environmental justice, community
economic development, social planning, housing and globalization.
http://www.plannersnetwork.org/pn2000.htm pnetwork@yorku.ca
Barbara Rahder 416-736-2100 ext 22612 rahder@yorku.ca
* CITIZENS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY BENEFIT GALA
DINNER, Sun June 25, Singhampton. First class organic cuisine
by nationally renowned chef Michael Stadtlander. At Eigensinn
Farm, near Singhampton in beautiful Grey County. Entertainment
by not one, but two jazz bands. Presentations. $100 a plate.
Register 519-922-3128; please reconfirm 4-5 days in advance.
* TOWARD A HEALTHY FUTURE, Mon-Thurs June 26-29,
Toronto. Ontario Health Promotion Summer School: capacity
building, technology, environment, futures, equity/access, best
practices in health promotion, community stories, videoconference.
$250-$395 http://www.utoronto.ca/chp/ Colleen Stanton or Linda
Kremer 905-727-2169 416-491-7123 C.Stanton@aci.on.ca
kremere@globalserve.net
* SAVE LAKE SUPERIOR: "A WALK TO REMEMBER",
June 28 to late August, around Lake Superior. A sacred,
1200 mile journey around Lake Superior to bring forth
community visions to protect the air, land & water for the
Seven Generations yet to come. Lake Superior is the
largest freshwater lake in the world. For many people, it is an
important source of food, livelihood & drinking water. It is now
threatened due to contamination, global warming, and a growing
global water crisis. "We need to bring all the people of Lake
Superior together. We need to talk to each other about what is
happening in our villages & our communities, to share our
experiences, concerns & hopes. We need to meet our neighbors &
learn from them." With Native & Non-Native people of
Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ontario & Michigan. More info: Al
Hunter/Sandra Indian (807) 482-1687 tbirdz2@netscape.net;
Amoose (715) 682-8189 Esther Nahgahnub (218) 879-3754
esthern@uslink.net; Frank Koehn (715) 774-3333
fkoehn@win.bright.net; Bob Olsgard 1-888-281-1735 or (715)
635-8171 bolsgard@spacestar.net; Sandy Lyon (715) 766-2725 or
water@spacestar.net; "SuperiorHike_L" email listserve:
http://www.uwsp.edu/it/exchange/listserv.asp
* WORLD VEGETARIAN CONGRESS, Mon July 10 - Sun July
16, Toronto. Top international speakers; participants from around
the world; exhibits; information; food! Health issues; food
planning & preparation; ethics & compassion; activism; being
vegetarian; spirituality; global issues; health professional
seminars; economics of diet; meat industry advertising; youth
movement. Seven-day flavour adventure. Toronto Colony Hotel.
Seeking volunteers & guides. International Vegetarian Union &
Toronto Vegetarian Association http://www.veg.on.ca/wvc2000
wvc2000@veg.on.ca 416-544- 8891
* THE EARTH'S IMAGINATION: Millenial Challenge to
Spirituality, Fri-Sun July 14-16, Toronto. With Brian Swimme.
$190-$290. *OR* Sat July 15, 2pm, Toronto: Annual Elliot
Allen Lecture with Brian Swimme, $20. Related events June 4,
June 5-8, June 2 - July 17. Info/register: Centre for Ecology &
Spirituality 416- 512-7874 annelon@pop.web.net
* GREEN PARTY OF CANADA - NATIONAL CONVENTION
2000, Thurs Aug 3 - Mon Aug 7 (holiday weekend), Ottawa.
Workshops, speakers, resolutions/proposals, Shadow Cabinet &
other party committees, strategy & organizational dev't workshops,
elections, policy, resolutions & platform processes, 2001 federal
election platform, group work, socials, entertainment, share
successes & renew friendships. Display tables for issue
information and promotional materials from your local Green Party
& election campaigns. Bring your brochures, banners, stickers,
buttons, photos, etc., to inspire others! Can you lead a panel or
workshop on a current issue or skill? All welcome (only members
can vote). Membership: $5. Conference: $30/$40.
Accommodations, billeting & camping available. At the University
of Ottawa. Begins with informal reception, 7pm Thursday night.
RSVP asap. More info/register: http://www.green.ca
gpc@green.ca 1-888-6GREEN6 416-929-2397
* NATURAL LIFE FESTIVAL, Sat Aug 5 - Mon Aug 7 (Civic
Holiday weekend), 10am - 5pm, St. George, Ontario. Third annual
celebration of sustainable living: Green Marketplace; workshops
on renewable energy, organic gardening, natural healing and more;
natural and organic foods. Community Centre, St. George, Ontario
(west of Hamilton). Natural Life Newsmagazine 1-800-215-9574
or 519-448-4001 http://www.life.ca/festival
* COUCHICHING CONFERENCE - CANADIAN PUBLIC
AFFAIRS FORUM, Thurs-Sun Aug 10-13, Orillia. The future of
health in Canada - the Art of the Possible. Tackle the tough issues
that are often sidestepped in policy debate. http://www.couch.ca
416-494-1440 couch@couch.ca
* FAMILY FARMS & RURAL COMMUNITIES - A HEALING
VISION, Wed Aug 23, 10am-4:30pm & 7-9:30pm, St. Mary's. We
are in the final phases of the industrialization of agriculture. While
in its beginning stages, this ever greater reliance on technology,
capital & inputs helped to produce large quanities of cheap food...
this model is no longer sustainable - economically, socially or
environmentally. A hope-filled conference with sustainable
farming advocate & agricultural economist Dr. John Ikerd &
Dennis Mills, M.P. (proponent for a new National Food Policy).
Skilled facilitators from farm, church & justice groups will lead
the sessions. Attend day, evening, or both. No advance registration;
by freewill donation. At the Presbyterian Church, St. Mary's, just
north of London, off Hwy. 7. crlc@rcec.london.on.ca
* FESTIVE EARTH ECO-TRADE SHOW, Fri-Sat Sept 22-23,
Toronto. Showcasing & networking environmental innnovators
& entrepreneurs. Products, services, college & university
programs, green job opps. Equinox celebration (fri); Eco Stage (sat).
Metro Hall, 55 John at King. http://www.festiveearth.com 416-469-2977
* NATIONAL COMPOSTING CONFERENCE, Wed Sept 27 -
Sat Sept 30, Toronto. Composting Council of Canada.
http://www.compost.org/englishoverview.html
* TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL,
Thurs Sept 28 - Sun Oct 1, Toronto. Mark Haslam 416-537-7742.
http://www.planetinfocus.org piffest@web.net
* ONTARIO ENVIRONMENT NETWORK Fall Conference &
AGM, Fri-Sun Oct 13-15, Sault Ste. Marie. Unique opportunity to
network with reps from environmental groups across the province.
The record of the environmental movement during the Harris
years, including a look back at key campaigns such as Lands for
Life and the spring bear hunt... and what our experiences in these
campaigns mean for the future. Discussion on the governing style
of the Tories & what this means for the environmental movement.
Workshops, speakers, tabling, social networking, etc. Carpooling
& some travel subsidies will be available. Details to follow, see:
http://www.web.net/oen oen@web.net 705-840-2888 fax 705-
840-5862
* REBUILDING THE LEFT, Fri-Sat Oct 20-21, Toronto.
To strengthen & develop anti-capitalist activism & organization;
bringing together trade unionists, feminists, anti-racists, students,
anti-poverty activists, environmentalists, lesbian & gay activists,
and left intellectuals. With Ontario Coalition Against Poverty,
South Asian Left Democratic Alliance, Development Education
Centre, Students Against Sweatshops, CUPE 3903, June 13
Committee, Free Mumia Coalition, Society for Socialist Studies,
Toronto Marxist Institute, York U. Public Interest Research Group,
Campaign to Defend Immigrants & Refugees, and others. Seeking
financial contributions to support this event. Organizing Committee,
836 Bloor St West Toronto M6G 1M2 416-516-2966
* RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO, 21st Annual
Conference & Trade Show, Tues Oct 24 - Thurs Oct 26, Ottawa.
"Mission Possible: Strategies for Sustainable Resources and
Products". Ottawa Congress Centre. http://www.rco.on.ca Cara
Henry 416-960-1025 ext.16 cara@rco.on.ca
* ORGANIC CONFERENCE & ECO-PRODUCTS TRADE
SHOW, Fri-Sun Jan 26-28, 2001, Guelph. Canada's largest
Organic event - "20 years & growing!" At the Univ. of Guelph.
Tomas Nimmo 705-444-0923; fax 705-444-0380;
organix@georgian.net http://www.gks.com/OrgConf/
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