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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY UPDATE
Revised Thurs. May 25, 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.
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(A) EVENTS IN ONTARIO
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* Events in Toronto, Hamilton, Flamborough, Guelph, St.
Clements, Windsor, Hillsburgh, Hockley Valley, Midland, Owen
Sound, Bancroft, Ottawa, Canada-wide, CBC Radio broadcast.
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
ST. LAWRENCE FORUM, Thurs May 25, 7:30-9:30pm, Toronto.
A public forum on "Brain Drain - Brain Gain" closes the forum's
30th season of discussion & debate on the life of the city. Monthly
forums for the fall will include a mayoralty debate & local issues.
Please write to us with your recommendations for community
partners & topics for public forum discussions. Free admission.
The St. Lawrence Centre Forum, 27 Front St. East, Toronto M5E
1B4. Two blocks south of King subway, one block east of Yonge.
http://www.stlc.com/forums.htm 416-366-1656 ext.273/274 Fax:
416-947-1387
* AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, Thurs May 25, 7pm, Toronto.
Open house. Free. 76 Temperance. 416-363-9933
RED HILL'S FLYING SQUIRRELS, Thurs May 25, 7:30pm,
Hamilton. Annual Spring Public Forum, with Ewa Bednarczuk.
Location T.B.A. Free. Friends of the Red Hill Valley 905-381-
0240 http://www.hwcn.org/link/forhv
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BIKE WEEK, Fri May 26 - Sun June 4, Toronto. Ten days of
events & festivities to promote cycling, encourage participation,
showcase cycling resources & infrastructure, and suggest
bicycling, walking & transit as sustainable methods of
transportation. Festivals, group rides, tours, parties, swaps, trail
clean-ups, Divorce Your Car book launch, workshops, kid's rodeo
& safety, awards, bicycle race, alternative bicycles, open house,
free breakfasts, more. A small selection of the events is included
in this newsletter; for a complete schedule, see the web site:
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_index.htm
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
416-392-7592 btww@city.toronto.on.ca
CRITICAL MASS BIKE RIDE, Fri May 26, 6pm, Toronto.
Everyone is invited to join this group bicycle ride to celebrate
urban bike riding. "We're not blocking traffic, we are traffic."
Meet at Yonge & Temperance St. at 6pm. Free. 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_index.htm
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
DIVORCE YOUR CAR! Fri May 26, 7:30pm, Toronto. Pull out of
auto-dependency, break free from auto-cracy - and help save the
planet. Well-researched, practical guidebook outlines fun, healthy
& money-saving ways of liberating ourselves from our addiction to
cars. Free. With Author Katie Alvord. Metro Hall, 55 John St.,
Room 304. Info: 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
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* FEDERATION OF ONTARIO NATURALISTS 69th AGM &
CONFERENCE, Fri-Sun May 26-28, Midland. Come explore
nearby marshes, swamps & parks & participate in the numerous
panel discussions & presentations. New report on Southern Ontario
Woodlands at Risk will be released. Specific conservation tools,
such as environmental advisory committees, nature trusts &
conservation easements, which can be used by individuals or
communities at the local level; MPP Dalton McGuinty, leader of
the Liberal Party & former Environment Critic will present
alternatives & solutions to many of our conservation challenges;
panel discussion on the conservation of southern Ontario
woodlands, with specific reference to the Oak Ridges Moraine;
speakers from the Ministry of Natural Resources, FON &
conservation authorities. Presentations on permitted uses in
provincial parks & Important Bird Areas. Keynotes include wolf
experts Mary & John Theberge; artist, photographer & writer Dan
Stuckey; world-renowned astronomer Terence Dickinson; others.
All welcome! Midland-Penetanguishene Field Naturalists Club &
Friends of Wye March Inc. Liz Schandlen schandlen@simcoe.net
705-526-8320 Gregor Beck 416-444-8419 ext.237 Ric Symmes
416-444-8419 ext.239 416-930-2478 (cell on-site May 26-28)
* ORGANIC FARMERS MARKET, Saturdays, 8am-2pm (AND
WEEKDAYS!), Toronto. Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs,
pasta, bread & treats from local, organic farmers. Weekdays: all
organic farm store & cafe. New location: Queen St. Market, 238
Queen St. W. at John (indoors, will be outdoors soon). Across the
road from City TV. More info: Sam 416-703-4975
sam.hirst@utoronto.ca [Another great location for organics is
Karma Co-op, 7 days a week, near Bathurst subway, 416-534-1470 -ed]
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
ORGANIZING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE, Sat May 27, 9:30am-
2pm, Toronto. Community work in the new millenium. George
Brown College, Room 128, 200 King E. (East of Jarvis). Faculty
of Community Services 416-415-2190 bluker@gbrownc.on.ca
RSVP by May 15 (so we can plan lunch)
WILDFLOWER PLANTING, Sat May 27, 10am-noon, Toronto.
At the beautifully restored Don Valley Brickworks. By car:
Bayview Avenue, just south of Pottery Road, north of the
Bloor/DVP on-ramp. By TTC: meet outside Castle Frank Subway
9:45am. Rain or shine. More info: 416-392-7842.
FREE BIKE CLINICS at MOUNTAIN EQUIPMENT CO-OP, Sat
May 27 11am-4pm, Sun May 28 12pm-4pm, Sat June 3 11am-
4pm, Sun June 4 12pm-4pm, Toronto. Bring your bike, or just
yourself, and get help, advice & answers to your questions about
bike repair, maintenance & safety. 416-340-2667 http://www.mec.ca
BIKE OUT A MOUNTAIN OF TRASH, Sat May 27, 11am-1pm,
Toronto. Help clean up the Don Valley and get ready for another
exciting summer of cycling. It is everyone's responsibility to keep
the trails clean. Join the U of T Mountain Bike Club in this annual
effort to improve the cycling environment for everyone. Meet at
the parking lot at the bottom of the hill on Thorncliffe Park Dr.,
E.T. Seaton Park. 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
* ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALISTS, Sat May 27, noon, Toronto.
Bringing together the Society of Env. Journalists & Cdn. Assoc.
of Journalists for the first time ever. Panel 1: GMO's, news coverage
of the issue, tips for reporters. With Wayne Roberts, Jacques Rivard,
Stephen Strauss; Peter McCourt. Panel 2: the state of environmental
journalism in Canada, with a view in particular to its future. Where
have all the environmental reporters gone? Is the environment best
covered as a separate beat? Is it being covered properly at all? With
Bob Hunter, Eva Ligeti, Doug Draper; Jacques Rivard, David Poulson.
Evening reception (location tba). At the Bloor Gladstone Library,
1101 Bloor St. W. (Dufferin subway) $5/$3. More info: Saul Chernos
schernos@torfree.net 416-364-0725, Chris Rigel crigel@sej.org
215-836-9970, Gillian Livingston, glivingston@cp.org 416-507-2148
http://www.sej.org/conferences
FAIR FARE FAIR, Sat May 27, 12-4pm, Toronto. Fair Trade.
Faire Food. Fair Fun! What makes food fair? Find out! Mural
making (for all ages), a short (fun) play, info booths covering
topics such as food co-ops, community gardens & fair-trade coffee,
bread baking workshops, and a brick oven cranking out pizza
(buck a slice). Plus, enjoy spring gardens & a playground for kids!
At Dufferin Grove Park Clubhouse (1 block S of Bloor on
Dufferin, NW corner of the park, across from Dufferin Mall). Free!
More info: Matthew Adams, Catalyst Centre, 416-516-9546
catalystcentre@web.net http://www.catalystcentre.ca
OAS: CORPORATIZING THE HEMISPHERE, Sat May 27,
noon-5pm, Toronto. Noon-1pm: Seattle & Washington videos;
literature tables from organizations participating in the Windsor
OAS events. 1-4pm: What is the Organization of American States
(OAS)? 4-5pm: Outline of teach-ins, marchs, demonstrations &
bus arrangements for the OAS events in Windsor June 2-6. With
Christine Elwell, Sierra Club (on the structure of the OAS &
Corporatizing the Environment in the Americas); Ana Isla, PHD &
Peruvian-Canadian (on World Bank structural adjustment
programmes in Latin America); Jaggi Singh (on Globalization as
Corporate Colonialism), Carol Phillips, CAW International Dept
(Why is labour concerned?). At Innis College Town Hall, U of T,
2 Sussex Ave (St. George south of Bloor). Toronto WTO Action
Coalition & PAMAI (People Against the MAI). Endorsed by
Toronto & York Region Labour Council, Council of Canadians,
Metro Network for Social Justice, Science For Peace, Canadian
Auto Workers, International Socialists. Bob Olsen 416-967-0768
bobolsen@interlog.com See also June 1-6 & June 2,3,4, below.
http://www.tao.ca/~stopftaa/indexFTAA.htm
http://www.mnsi.net/~woasan http://www.ichrdd.ca
icchrla@web.net http://www.canadians.org
http://www.agp.org/agc http://www.wtoaction.org/clcoas.phtml
http://www.oas.org/ http://www.acerca.org/
bobolsen@interlog.com
* ART AS ACTIVISM, Sat May 27, 1-3pm, Toronto. For artists,
activists & cultural workers. Free. 519 Church Community Centre. 416-340-1452.
* RACE TO THE BOTTOM, Sat May 27, 7pm, Toronto. Panel
on labour rights & the Organization of American States. Free.
OISE, 252 Bloor W. (St. George subway) 416-643-0837
BIKE SWAP & PARTY, Sat May 27, 7pm, Toronto. Learn about
safe night riding, swap bikes, test rides, displays, hang out and
enjoy the music. Valet bike parking! At the XXX Diner, 894
Queen St. W. 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_index.htm
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
MUSIC, COMMUNITY & SOCIAL JUSTICE (concert), Sat May
27, 8pm, Toronto. "Common Thread" Community Chorus of
Toronto, a new chorus with the goal of promoting social justice &
a sense of community by performing joyful & empowering music.
Our multicultural, multilingual repertoire of folk songs will inspire
your toes to tap and your heart to sing in celebration of the dignity
of all people and their struggles to create a better world. With guest
performance by folk musician Pat Humphries. Child-friendly,
wheelchair accessible, hearing assistance. Adults $10/$12; seniors,
youth, children: $5 adv/ $6 door (sliding scale available at the
door). At Bloor Street United Church, 300 Bloor W. (at Huron, a
block from St. George or Spadina subway). For advance tickets or
more info: 416-410-5022 or ctchorus@interlog.com.
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GREEN POWER - TIME TO TAKE ACTION!, Sun May 28,
9:30-4:30pm, St. Clements. Taking Action for Change - building a
greener world from the grassroots up, with Lynda Lukasik,
Hamilton's Environmentalist of the Year.; How to Tap into Green
Power, with David Argue, Consultant & VP of Greengrid Electric;
others. $30/person; $50/couple; $12/age 10-16 includes lunch.
Pre-reg by May 20 so the cooks can be ready! CITIZENS FOR
RENEWABLE ENERGY AGM. Environmental Learning Centre,
YMCA Paradise Lake Camp, St. Clements (near Waterloo). Ziggy
Kleinau phone/fax 519-795-7725 http://www.web.net/~cfre or
Karen Gventer 519-376-3272
WILDFLOWER & WETLAND PLANTING, Sun May 28, 10am-
noon, Toronto. Park entrance is on south side of Lawrence Ave E,
just east of the Don Valley Parkway exit. Meet: parking lot at
bottom of hill. Rain or shine. More info: 416-392-7842.
FISH OF TORONTO BAY, Sun May 28, 10:30am-noon. Guided
Nature Walk with Toronto Bay Initiative & the Toronto Field
Naturalists. Tour along the central Toronto waterfront & learn
about fish, their habitat & new regeneration projects. Meet in front
of Second Cup, 145 Queen's Quay West (at the foot of York
Street). More info 416-943-8080 x227
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* FREE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Mon May 29 - Fri June 9:
introductory seminars & workshops; Mon June 5 & Thurs June 8:
Orientation evenings: display tables, course calendars, art, food &
film. 416-978-2582 ext. 37338 free_university@yahoo.com
http://www.utoronto.ca/acc/freeu
* MORNING & AFTERNOON MASS BICYCLE RIDE & FREE
PANCAKE BREAKFAST, Mon May 29, Toronto. A great way to
start your day! An awesome display of bike power! Join children,
first time commuters, bicycle couriers, CAN-BIKE trained
marshals, bicycle commuters, recreational cyclists, and Toronto
Police Bike Patrol on a group bicycle ride. Five start points:
7:30am: Yonge & Lawrence, Bloor & High Park, Danforth &
Woodbine, Dundas East & Kingston Rd. 8am: Yonge & Bloor. To
the FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST & live music at Nathan
Phillips Square, Queen at Bay (8-10am). Join these rides at the
start points or as they meet your intersection on Bloor, Yonge,
Danforth, Dundas East or Shuter. All skill levels. Free. Info/
afternoon reverse ride / more Bike Week events: 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
* BIKE WEEK LUNCH & LEARNS, Mon May 29 - Fri June 2, 1-
1:30pm daily, Toronto. Learn safety & maintenance tips &
techniques from our expert staff. Bring a bag lunch. Mountain
Equipment Co-op, 400 King St. W. 416-340-2667
http://www.mec.ca
WOMEN & PHILANTHROPY, Mon May 29, 5:30-7:30pm,
Toronto. Strategies women can use to make a real difference; how
to be more strategic & organized in your giving; how to find the
women's organizations doing the work you want to support; how to
make a greater impact on the causes and issues you passionately
care about. $50. Pre-registration required. At the Royal York
Hotel, Canadian Room. Canadian Women's Foundation 416-365-
1444 info@cdnwomen.org http://www.cdnwomen.org/
* CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon May 29, 7:30pm,
Toronto. Strategies for the November city elections. Free.
City Hall, 100 Queen W. (at Bay) 416-977-8736
* CBC Radio: THE END OF THE WILD, Mon May 29, 9:05pm,
world-wide. Wade Davis is both a modern scientist & an old-
fashioned explorer. Indigenous peoples, he believes, have many
lessons to teach about the riches of both the material & the spirit
worlds. On "Ideas", CBC Radio One, across Canada (FM 99.1 in
Toronto; also shortwave, satellite & internet RealAudio)
http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/ideas/ "Ideas" airs Mondays-
Fridays 9:05pm Eastern time.
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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* ONTARIO COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE -
PROVINCIAL MEETING, Tues May 30, Toronto. The place for
progressive prvincial groups to meet. Bringing together reps from
major sectors such as housing, poverty, seniors, students, labour,
health & education. Make sure a rep of your group attends. Share
info on your projects & find out what others are working on.
Childcare. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil. Andrea Calver 416-441-3714
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VISIONING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE, Wed May 31, 7:30-
9:30pm, Toronto. Expert panel open forum discusses
environmental solutions. Location: Big Carrot, 348 Danforth Ave.,
just west of Chester Subway $10/$15 at the door. Kathleen
Mitchell, Festive Earth Society 416-469-2977 x 23
<http://www.festiveearth.com> <jvonflotow@festiveearth.com>
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* WRITING EFFECTIVE FUNDING PROPOSALS - PRACTICE
MAKES PERFECT, Thurs June 1, 9am-noon, Toronto. For small,
new & emerging community organizations. Learn the basics,
"tricks of the trade" & pitfalls; take part in developing an actual
proposal. Register early to avoid disappointment. $45 incl
breakfast & valuable hand-outs. At the Community Social
Planning Council, 2 Carlton St., Ste. 1001. Register/more info:
Maria Serrano 416-351-0095 http://www.socialplanningtoronto.org/
* PAY THE RENT OR FEED THE KIDS, Thurs June 1, noon-
2pm, Toronto. A YSM fundraising luncheon with Mel Hurtig on
his new book, Pay the Rent or Feed the Kids - The Tragedy &
Disgrace of Poverty in Canada. At the Metropolitan Hotel, 108
Chestnut St. $45 (charity/not-for-profit $35). Info: Barbara
Walkden 416-929-9614 ext.245 bwalkden@ysm.on.ca
* COMMUNITY BICYCLE NETWORK OPEN HOUSE, Thurs
June 1, 5:30-8:30pm, Toronto. An all-ages event with
Greenspiration slide shows, Parking Meter Party, bike repairs, face
painting, music. With ARC, Song Cycles, Eco-buskers &
Greenspiration Odyssey. At The Intersection, 761 Queen St. W.
416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
* DON RIVER BIKE RIDE, Thurs, June 1, 6pm, Toronto. Meet at
King & Sumach for a leisurely ride through the Toronto Port
Lands & up the Lower Don Trail. Stops at Keating Channel &
proposed site of restored river mouth; Chester Springs Marsh;
restoration initiatives. More info: 416-392-7592
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling
* BIKE TUNE-UP TRICKS & TIPS, Thurs June 1, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Simple bike maintenance & safety tips & other biking
info. Mountain Equipment Co-op, 400 King St. W. 416-340-2667
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeweek_schedule.htm
http://www.mec.ca
* READY, SET, CIVIC ACTION (interactive theatre), Thurs June
1, 7-10pm, Toronto. The City of Toronto's civic engagement
series is using theatre to explore how people define issues & find
solutions. This interactive play produced by Mixed Company is
based on real experiences and will call on the audience to
participate and be part of shaping solutions. Free. Jane Mallett
Theatre, St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E.
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/civic_engagement/home.htm (and
events.htm)
* INTEGRATED IMPACT ASSESSMENT, Thurs-Fri June 1-2,
Ottawa. Innovations & Challenges; Trends; Watershed
Assessments; Assessment & Sustainable Dev't; Government
Report Cards; Managing, Sharing & Communicating
Environmental Info; Health Issues in Impact Assessment. Beyond
Kyoto: TransAlta's blueprint for sustainable power generation;
impact assessment & political will (Elizabeth May, Sierra Club of
Canada); assessment & planning; integrating environmental
considerations into Cdn. Env. Assessment Agency policies &
programs (Robert Connelly); community impact assessment: an
Aboriginal perspective; trails, water quality & habitat; more.
Ontario Association for Impact Assessment (OAIA).
http://www.oaia.on.ca Ken Provost 613-596-4886
info@oaia.on.ca
* NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING SEMINAR, Thurs-Fri June 1-
2, Toronto. "Protecting the Right to Breastfeed". With Dr. Louise
Galipeau & Lise Montagne from Canada's first and only hospital to
date to be awarded "Baby Friendly Hospital" status by the WHO.
(and others) 416-323-7736 http://www.infactcanada.ca [Also, for
info on the links between breastfeeding, environment & health,
see: http://www.stopcancer.org/conf_ec/transcr/tr_steingraber.html - ed]
* NATIONAL TRAILS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW,
Thurs-Sun June 1-4, Owen Sound. Outdoor workshops & indoor
sessions. Demographics, future of trails, connecting communities,
economic impacts, national trails policy, regional plans, special
events, tourism, working with landowners, fundraising,
environmental integrity, more. Keynote David Foot, author of
Boom, Bust & Echo. http://www.nationaltrails.net
info@nationaltrails.net 1-877-313-3306
SOLIDARITY SUMMER PROJECT, June 1 - Aug 1, Flesherton.
A faith, intentional community & activism experience for youth &
young adults (age ~16 to 30). Organic gardening; ecological
building; outreach centre (community care, advocacy, spiritual
development, etc.); bike-camping; emergency homeless shelter;
canning, jarring, baking - nutritious food preparation & preserving;
silkscreening; forums & workshops (ecology, refugee work, prison
work, health, sexism, nonviolence, anti-racism, literacy, cooking,
lifeskills, arts), theological study (for those interested); murals;
coffeehouse/concert; swimming, hiking, etc. On a beautiful parcel
of land, 1-1/2 hours north of Toronto (south of Owen Sound).
http://www.web.net/~scmcan/SCMSolidaritySummer2000/index.htm
Rob Shearer or Lisa Nafziger lisa_nafziger@hotmail.com
416-736-2100 x77275
ORGANISATION OF AMERICAN STATES, June 1-6, Windsor
& Detroit. Teach-ins, civil disobedience training, rallies, etc.
Featured speakers: Tony Clarke, Maude Barlow, Naomi Klein,
Noam Chomsky, Lloyd Axworthy. More info & literature:
OAS Shutdown Coalition: http://www.tao.ca/~stopftaa
http://www.shutdownoas.org
Windsor OAS Action Network: http://www.mnsi.net/~woasan
Interntl Centre for Human Rights & Democ 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
* BUSES TO WINDSOR (OAS TEACH-INS, MARCHES, ETC),
Fri June 2, Sat June 3, Sun June 4, Toronto. Free buses will be
leaving Toronto for Windsor from 720 Spadina Ave, just south of
Bloor St. W.: Sat June 3, 7am and Sun June 4, 6:30am. Buses leave
Windsor Sun June 4, 6:30pm (arrive Toronto approx 11pm). Call
416-885-6283 to book a seat. Canadian Labour Congress will also
have buses leaving various locations in Toronto 6am Sunday &
returning Sunday night. 416-441-3710. There may also be a bus on
June 2: 416-643-0837. More info: OAS shutdown
http://www.shutdownOAS.org 416-643-0837 <stopftaa@tao.ca>
Outside Toronto call the Canadian Labour Congress at 1-800-387-
3500; Montreal 514-848-7585
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COHOUSING - PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION, Fri June 2,
8pm, Toronto. Slide show & discussion with Kate McCamant &
Charles Durette, architects & authors of "Cohousing: A
Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves". Sidney Smith
Hall, 100 George St. (north of College St.) $10. Info: Dorothy
Mazeau 416-738-0850 dmazeau@dcsnet.com
http://www.cohousing.ca
COHOUSING WORKSHOP "Getting it Built", Fri-Sun June 2-4,
Toronto. Cohousing Ontario (formerly the Collaborative Housing
Society) is sponsoring a public presentation on cohousing and a
cohousing workshop June 2, 3 and 4, 2000, in the Toronto area.
Kathryn McCamant & Charles Durrett, authors of "Cohousing: A
Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves" (Ten Speed Press,
1988, 1994) that introduced this housing approach to the United
States. They have designed and consulted on dozens of
communities nationwide and in Canada. $325 ($10 for friday slide
show & talk) At OISE, 252 Bloor St. W (at St. George) RSVP
a.s.a.p. Dorothy Mazeau <dmazeau@dscnet.com> 905-857-6374
or Jeff Gold <jgold@netrover.com> 519-941-1099. More info:
<http://www.cohousingco.com/wkshop.htm>.
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* Build Your Own SOLAR HOT WATER HEATER, Sat June 3,
9am-4pm, Hillsburgh (1 hr NW of Toronto). Use the sun to reduce
your energy bills and walk more softly on our planet; learn how to
design & assemble a working domestic solar hot water system;
overview of different systems; sizing your system; the economics
of installing a system in your home or cottage. At the Everdale
non-profit Learning Centre (one hour northwest of Toronto). $60.
Other upcoming workshops on healthy food sources, herbs,
renewable energy, food storage, strawbale construction,
permaculture, more. More info: Gavin Dandy 519-855-6533
everdale@albedo.net
* WOODLAND WILDFLOWER PLANTING, Sat June 3, 10am-
noon, Toronto. Park Drive Ravine. Meet at Craigleigh Gardens
west entrance, South Drive btwn Glen Rd & Elm Ave., Rosedale
neighbourhood (large iron gates). Rain or shine. More info: 416-
392-7842.
* BIG CARROT PHASES OUT GMOs - CELEBRATION! Sat
June 3, 11am-3pm, Toronto. The Big Carrot Natural Food Market
is removing all genetically modified organisms from its grocery
shelves. A celebration of alternative agriculture & sustainability:
free GMO-free foods, guest speakers, NGO booths, music,
puppetry, all other Natural Foods Retailers welcome! Donations
go to grassroots group, GeneAction. Free. At Carrot Commons,
348 Danforth (Chester subway), More info: Julie Daniluk
health@thebigcarrot.ca 416-466-2129 Ramsey 416-466-2129
ext.226 http://thebigcarrot.ca http://ecoexplorer.com/geneaction
CANADIAN COMMUNITIES & CLIMATE CHANGE, Sat June
3, Toronto. For representatives 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
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 &
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
* STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION WORKBEE, Sat-Sun June 3-
4, Bancroft. Strawbale construction combines the traditional &
modern to create structures that are strong, durable, super-
insulated, cool in the summer, acoustically quiet, aesthetically
appealing, and environmentally sustainable. Help with plastering
& maybe building an interior bale on a recently constructed straw-
bale home. No experience necessary. See also June 17-18 event. If
you are building your own strawbale structure & need help, please
let us know. We'll be happy to spread the word; we have a large
data base of keen & capable volunteers. Info/directions: Tina,
strawbus@auracom.com Camel's Back Construction, Ontario's
only strawbale construction company.
STEWARDSHIP & CONSERVATION - CARING FOR OUR
LAND, Sat-Tues June 3-6, University of Guelph. Diverse audience
of both government and non-government organization
representatives from all sectors, and from all parts of the country.
Sharing experiences, techniques & approaches, identifying needs
and support required for future success, and developing new
visions of organization and partnership. Land trusts and
community groups in conservation; Working with private
landowners; Stewardship policies and programs; Legislative and
securement tools; Applying science, local and 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
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HERB FAIR 2000, Sun June 4, noon-6pm, Toronto. Admission
free. York Quay Centre, Harbourfront Centre. 416-536-1509
http://www.herbalists.on.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
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