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People- & Planet-Friendly Events (00/06/08)
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY UPDATE
Revised Thurs. June 8, 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, Lake Ontario, Hamilton, Dundas,
Flamborough, Bolton, Maple/Kleinberg, Hillsburgh,
Hockley Valley, Orangeville, Flesherton, Lindsay,
Bancroft, Ottawa **AND** Radio & TV broadcasts.
PUBLIC RALLY AGAINST GENETICALLY MODIFIED
FOOD, Thurs June 8, 4-6pm, Toronto. At the biotech industry's
Agricultural Biotech International Conference. Dozens of countries
will be represented at this conference... an opportunity for us to
voice our concerns on the international stage. Sheraton Centre
Hotel (Queen & York), across from City Hall. More info: Gene
Action (416-406-2481) or Greenpeace (416-597-8408)
* OAS-WINDSOR CELEBRATION & DEBRIEFING, Thurs
June 8, 7pm, Toronto. Those of us who went to the OAS
demonstrations in Windsor will share our stories with each other
and with those who were unable to attend. We may also discuss
future events. Free/donation. Sid Smith Building rm 1083, UofT,
100 St. George, south of Harbord. More info: Sid Lacombe,
Toronto WTO Action Coalition, 416-535-2335 ext 127
- and, a few steps away -
* OAS WINDSOR REPORT MEETING, Thurs June 8, 7:30pm,
Toronto. International Students Centre, 33 St. George (just north of
College), University of Toronto. Related sites:
http://www.tao.ca/~stopftaa/ http://wtoaction.org/oas.phtml
http://www.mnsi.net/%7Ewoasan/index.html
http://www.geocities.com/wdlc2000/oas.htm
FREE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Thurs June 8 (evening).
Orientation evening: Display tables, course calendars, art, food &
film. Seeking instructors, facilitators & learners! Includes courses
which "highlight the history, cultural perspectives, political issues
& knowledge of a diverse range of communities; in particular,
those who have been traditionally excluded from the existing
university curriculum ... basic & advanced studies from all
disciplines ... offer creative & alternative educational forums,
styles & topics ... examining & addressing critical social &
political issues". Thurs June 8 - Fri June 16: Introductory seminars
& workshops. Free, all welcome. Sidney Smith Hall lobby, 100 St.
George, south of Harbord. More info: 416-978-2582 ext. 37338
free_university@yahoo.com (ask to join the e-mail list). Draft list
of summer courses: http://www.utoronto.ca/acc/freeu
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SOLIDARITY SUMMER KICK START - GET YOUR HANDS
INTO THE SOIL! Fri-Sun June 9-11, Flesherton. Celebrations,
music, campfires, saunas - and, yes, lots of work (like planting,
weeding, etc.). All welcome to visit, hang out, help out.
Student Christian Movement. More info:
http://www.web.net/~scmcan/SCMSolidaritySummer2000/index.htm
Rob Shearer or Lisa Nafziger lisa_nafziger@hotmail.com 416-736-2100 x 77275
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
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]
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FAIR, Sat June 10, 10am-2pm,
Toronto. Showcase your alternative business: fair trade,
community banking, environmental sustainability, skills exchange,
complementary health, etc. Free. (tables $25). Emmanuel-Howard
Park United Church, 214 Wright Ave at Roncesvalles. (parking lot
on north side) 416-536-1755 hwrdprk@idirect.com
WIDENING PEOPLE'S CHOICES - ALTERNATIVES TO OIL
(for youth!), Sat June 10, 10am-1pm, Toronto. Couldn't make it to
Calgary? Want to know more about life without oil? What are the
problems with unrenewable resources & the global petroleum
industry? What are the alternatives? Learn about & discuss the
reasons for phasing out oil & how we can do so! Imagine what a
just & sustainable future will look like. Simultaneous with the
World Petroleum Congress protests in Calgary - be able to explain
what's going on on television to your friends & families! Speakers,
discussion, action planning. FREE. Metro Hall room 303, 55 John
(at King, near St. Andrew subway). More info: Kirsten Cadieux,
Sierra Youth Coalition 416-960-0070 compostpit@yahoo.com A
Sierra Youth Coalition/Sierra Club Teach-In.
* RACE, REPRESENTATION & MEDIA ACTIVISM, Sat June
10, 2pm, Toronto. Panel discussion on taking action against
inaccurate, biased & stereotypic media representation with Magaly
San Martin, Cynthia Pay & Irene Brenner. Free. Metro Hall, 55
John at King. 416-977-9871.
PLAN B ORGANICS - OPEN FARM DAY, Sat June 10, 11am-
5pm, Flamborough. Farm tours; meet the farmers, chickens &
ducks; organic seedlings for sale; learn about organic growing;
CSA shares for sale for Hamilton Wentworth, Halton & Toronto
regions. We serve all of the surrounding regions with farm fresh
delivery boxes for 22 weeks of the year. All welcome, but please
leave dogs at home. FREE. Register/more info: Plan B Organic
Farm planborganics@hotmail.com 905-659-2572 [CSA =
Community Shared Agriculture, a terrific way to get fresh farm
products AND support local agriculture! - ed]
SOLAR HOT WATER HEATING WORKSHOP, Sat June 10,
10am-4pm, Maple/Kleinberg. One-day workshop: theory, system
components, costing, sizing, installation practices. Location just
north of Toronto. $85. Advance reservation & payment req'd:
Kortright Centre 905-832-2289 http://www.kortright.org
GARDENING WORKSHOPS, Saturdays June 10, July 8, Aug 12,
Sept, Oct. Eglinton park heritage community garden. Helen 416-781-7663
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
NO DIG, NO-WEED GARDEN DESIGN & EARTH HOME
TOUR! Sat-Sun June 10-11, 2:30-6:30pm, Gilmour. Hands on,
two-day permaculture workshops at the Turtle Earth Home, on
Hwy 62 near Bancroft. Energy-efficient organic gardening.
Includes a grand tour of a solar-powered earth home as well as tips
on companion planting, mulching, and composting. On-site
camping available. Will be repeated on request. $35. Also: Herb
Spiral (June 17&18); Greywater Recycling (July 15&16). RSVP
Gabriella Mihalik gaboca@hotmail.com 905-893-0495
http://www.suspace.org/turtle/turtle_home-t.html Pat Potter: 613-474-0435
SPADINA QUAY WETLAND, Sun June 11, noon, Toronto. A
new home for fish & wildlife on the Toronto waterfront! Celebrate
the first pike spawning season at this new wetland; learn more
about this unique addition to Toronto's waterfront parks system.
Electrofishing demonstrations, volunteer community planting,
interpretive signage, guided tour, children's garden demo, more!
At the foot of Spadina Avenue, at the water's edge. More info 416-943-8080
x227
EARTH-BERMED, ENERGY-SAVING HOME TOUR, Sun June
11, Hockley Valley. This small, earth-birmed home incorporates
many environmental & practical energy-saving, comfort-raising
features, so many & in such harmony, that it received the 'Honor
Award' from the Sustainable Energy Association. Space is limited;
for those who are serious about building a sustainable home.
[Those with a more casual interest might be interested in the June
18th tour, or other open-houses & workshops such as SunRun
centre, Everdale, Plan B, etc... see past & future editions - ed].
Info/register: JP: jpwarren@interlog.com 416-234-9846
* BREAST CANCER AWARENESS, Mon June 12, 5:30pm,
Toronto. Breast cancer research, comedian Sandra Shamas,
musical group Quartette, silent auction. $35. Metro Toronto
Convention Centre, 255 Front W. 416-778-5000
* CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon June 12,
7:30pm, Toronto. How to encourage tenants, new Canadians & 18-
year-olds to register for the November city elections. Free. Toronto
City Hall, 100 Queen W. 416-977-8736.
* TREE MAPPING, Mon June 12, 7:30pm, Toronto. Video
presentation: Communitree project seeking to protect Mississauga
trees. Free. Trinity Square Video, 35 McCaul. 416-979-3274.
STORYTELLING & SOCIAL JUSTICE, Mon June 12, 6:30-
9:30pm, Toronto. Storytelling, as one of the oldest forms of
learning, is an essential means of passing on the lessons of the past.
The wisdom that is carried in the tales we tell each other carries
countless lessons for the struggles for justice the world over. There
is also power in the voice that tells the story. We will discuss &
share stories as a form of popular education in struggles for social,
political & economic justice. With chris cavanagh & Clare Nobbs.
J.Roby Kidd Resource Centre, 720 Bathurst #500 (1 block S of
Bloor) $2/$4/$6 More info: Catalyst Centre 416-516-9546
catalystcentre@web.net http://www.catalystcentre.ca
* SIERRA CLUB MONTHLY MEETING, Mon June 12, 7pm,
Ottawa. Seeking volunteers in all areas. 1 Nicholas St., Suite 412.
http://www.sierraclub.ca sierraec@interlog.com
* BLOOR WEST ECO-VILLAGE, Tues June 13, 7:30pm,
Toronto. Plannning fall/winter environmental programs. Free.
Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia (near Runnymede subway). 416-769-4344
* MEDIA WORKSHOP FOR GRASSROOTS ACTIVISTS, Tues
June 13, 6:30-10pm, Ottawa. Using media effectively in
grassroots campaigning. Room 129, Simard Hall, Ottawa Univ.
RSVP jkneen@magma.ca
http://www.sandelman.ottawa.on.ca/lists/html/opirg-events/
* MASS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, Wed June 14, 7-9pm,
Toronto. 25 Years Ago, Riverdale set the standard for mass
community organizing & activism. This story became
immortalized in "The Power to Make it Happen: Mass Based
Community Organizing, What It Is and How It Works". Has it
Happened? How to Continue? Public forum with Don Keating
(author of the above book); Michael Shapcott (Cooperative
Housing Federation & the Bread Not Circuses Coalition);
Charlotte Stuart (Minister, St. Johns Presbyterian Church, invited).
At the South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 955 Queen E. at
Carlaw. More info: Hersh 416-461-1925.
* GENE ACTION, 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7pm, Toronto.
GENEaction is a diverse group of citizens who whsh to inform &
inspire themselves & others to act on the issue of GE food.
All welcome. At Carrot Commons, 348 Danforth (Chester subway)
[Ask for their excellent brochure explaining genetically modified
foods & what you can do]. geneaction@grafffiti.net 416-438-1254
* GENETIC ENGINEERING LETTER-WRITING WORKSHOP,
Wed June 14, 7:30pm, Toronto. Health effects of genetic
engineering, international perspectives, ethics, environment. Free.
Big Carrot, 348 Danforth (Chester subway). 416-466-8732.
* WHERE TO GET HEALTHY FOOD, Wed June 14, 6-9pm,
Hillsburgh (1 hr NW of Toronto). Many people would perfer to eat
organic food but they either don't know where to get it or else find
it too expensuve. This lively interactive seminar will help you to
overcome these barriers. Instructor Karen Campbell, organic
vegetable grower, has spent several years tracking down all kinds
of stores, farms, delivery services & wholesalers who sell healthy
food. At the Everdale non-profit Learning Centre (one hour
northwest of Toronto). $15. Other upcoming workshops on herbs,
renewable energy, food storage, strawbale construction,
permaculture, more. More info: Gavin Dandy 519-855-6533
everdale@albedo.net
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
THE WINDS OF JUNE BOAT CRUISE, Thurs June 15, 6-10pm,
Toronto. Join us on an outing on Lake Ontario on the 30 metre,
three masted schooner the Challenge...sail past the wetlands of
Toronto Island and the Leslie Street Spit. Enjoy a wonderful
evening, great food, and support CIELAP in the process!
Fundraiser for the Canadian Institute for Environmental Law &
Policy (CIELAP), known in Canada & internationally for its
research in the public interest on environmental law & policy. An
independent institute, we do not receive core funding from any
government agency. $100 ($50 tax receipt) incl dinner (vegetarian
options). Cash bar. Set sail from Queen's Quay! Tickets/info:
Kumarie Khadoo 416-923-3529 ext. 28 http://www.cielap.org
* ONTARIO COALITION AGAINST POVERTY, Thurs June 15,
Toronto. March against poverty at Queen's Park. Also, meeting
Mon June 12, 6pm, Regent Park Community Centre. More info:
416-925-6939 ocap@tao.ca johnclarke@sprint.ca
* PREVENTING WATER TRAGEDIES, Thurs June 15, 7:30pm,
Toronto. A public meeting on "How do we prevent future tragedies
caused by unsafe drinking water?" with Elisabeth Bruckmann.
(Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Task Force to Bring
Back the Don, Canadian Environmental Law Association, which
tracks water safety & regulatory issues). Followed by the
Coalition's inspired networking! Free. All welcome. No
registration. Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen W. (at Bay).
http://www.web.net/ecorecov Daniel Oster, The Coalition for a
Green Economy 416-487-9326 daniel_oster@hotmail.com
* MILNE HOLLOW WALK, Thurs June 15, 7pm, Toronto.
Touring the newly restored site; natural & cultural history. Park
entrance is on south side of Lawrence Ave E, just east of the Don
Valley Parkway exit. Meet in the parking lot at the bottom of the
hill. More info: 416-392-7842.
* FOODSHARE PARTY, WORKSHOPS & AGM, Fri June 16,
11am-4:40pm, Toronto. Theme: celebrating diversity. 11am-1pm:
pre-workshops (growing, cooking & medicinal uses of herbs;
Good Food Box co-ordinators get-together & genetically modified
foods discussion) 1-2pm: business meeting, volunteer recognition,
"Looking Ahead" with Debbie Field. 2-4pm: party, music,
dancing, multi-cultural buffet, storytelling, drumming. All
welcome! -come for all or part. Field to Table Centre, 200 Eastern
Ave. Please RSVP & including any workshops you wish to attend:
Paula 416-392-6653 paula@foodshare.net http://www.foodshare.net
* SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT GUIDED TOUR, Fri June 16,
2:45-4:45pm, Toronto. Where does your wastewater go once it is
flushed down the toilet, or poured down the drain? Toronto's Main
Treatment Plant at Ashbridges Bay, Canada's second largest,
servicing 1.2 million people (818,000 cubic metres a day), built in
1910. See first-hand how wastewater is cleaned before it enters
Lake Ontario & learn about the future of the plant. Meet out front
of the Admin Bldg, 9 Leslie St. Free. Register: Toronto Bay
Initiative 416-943-8080 x227
ONTARIO NDP CONVENTION, Fri-Sun June 16-18, Hamilton.
To put forth an alternative to the neo-conservative agenda that
Mulroney ushered in & Harris has defined. $25-$275. 416-591-
8637 http://www.ontariondp.on.ca/
http://www.ontariondp.on.ca/ondp/resolutions2000.html
* SOUL-FILLED LIVING, Fri-Sun June 16-18, Toronto. Keynote
with Matthew Fox, Friday at 7pm. A message of ecological &
social justice, mysticism, personal wholeness, planetary survival &
universal interdependence. Register 416-784-9493
http://www.CentreEsotericStudies.com
* JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH, Fri June 16, 23, 30, 10-11pm,
PBS TV (check local listings). A rebroadcast of the first three
episodes of this award-winning series, designed to inform millions
of viewers about the delicate relationship between people and the
world they inhabit. The first prime-time television initiative to deal
exclusively with important environmental issues. June 16:
RIVERS OF DESTINY: journey to the four major river systems of
the world & investigate environmental problems facing those
whose lives depend upon the health of their river. Mississippi,
Amazon, Jordan & Mekong Rivers. June 23: THE URBAN
EXPLOSION: how to sustain the world's exploding urban
population without destroying the delicate balance of our
environment. Mexico City, Istanbul, Shanghai & New York. June
30: LAND OF PLENTY, LAND OF WANT: the fundamental
problem facing today's farmers: how to feed the world's growing
population without endangering the land. Zimbabwe, France,
China & the US.
* CBC Radio: GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS, Sat June 17,
12:06-1pm, world-wide. Public forum on the safety of "GMO"s.
Join host Bob McDonald each week to find out the latest in
science, technology, medicine & the environment. On "Quirks &
Quarks", CBC Radio One, across Canada (FM 99.1 in Toronto)
(also shortwave, satellite & internet RealAudio)
http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/quirks/ [Related sites:
http://www.canadians.org/ge-alert/index2.html
http://www.greenpeacecanada.org (click on "campaigns", then
"genetic engineering") http://www.consumerhealth.org (click on
"articles", then do a "keyword" search on "genetic engineering".
GENEaction (Toronto) Geneaction@graffiti.net 416-438-1254
http://www.ratical.org/jumpdoors.html#BioKoya
http://www.biodev.org/index2.htm (click on "resources", "general
biotech info") http://www.rafi.org/web/action.shtml
http://www.resistanceisfertile.com http://www.panna.org]
* FEELING ALIVE FESTIVAL, Sat June 17, 10am-6pm,
Toronto. An outdoor, healthy living festival. Themes: 1) Outdoor
Adventure 2) Alternative Health 3) Environmental Awareness.
Promoting & educating healthy living lifestyles; educating &
raising awareness of the services, products & programs in &
around the city. Opening ceremony (First Nations Elder);
information & organization booths; activities; speakers;
entertainment; children's area; waterfront cctivities; canoeing.
(Booths available $150) Sunnyside Park, 1755 Lakeshore Blvd.
More info: 416-532-2701 (planetarycitizen@hotmail.com)
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. We hope you
can be part of the alternative we celebrate. 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.
* STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION WORKBEE, Sat-Sun June
17-18, near Orangeville. Help building a strawbale workshop
(load bearing, with a timber frame roof). For lots of hands-on
experience, come along & help out. Strawbale construction
combines the traditional & modern to create structures that are
strong, durable, super-insulated, cool in the summer, acoustically
quiet, aesthetically appealing & environmentally sustainable. No
experience necessary. 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.
* SUSTAINABLE LIVING TOUR, Sun June 18, departs from
Toronto. Tour organic, permaculture, alternative energy,
sustainable construction & other creative & empowering sites
northwest of Toronto. Meet the people who are living sustainably
right now! Tentative itinerary: a beautiful 2-storey strawbale home
with creatively reused materials and a greywater wetland system; a
100-foot windplant; a cozy solar-powered home with composting
privy, masonry heater, earth-bermed awesome trellis/porch
arrangement; Husky Injection Moldings; Boyne River Nature
School 'Living Machine' & indoor wetlands treating its sewage; U
of Guelph's new Rural Wastewater Education Facility using
standard & new technologies to treat wastewater at the source.
Shared costs (car-pooling leaving from a Toronto subway station,
probably Yorkdale or Wilson). More info: jpwarren@interlog.com
416-234-9846
* WATER IN THE CITY WALK, Sun June 18, 10am, Toronto.
Follow the water flowing through the city's underground sewer
systems to the Don River. Learn about the problems & solutions.
Meet outside Chester Subway. Rain or shine. More info: 416-392-7842.
* SUN RUN CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVING, Sun June
18, 10am-4pm, Cameron. Visitors day, guided tours, displays. An
on-going, family- sized experiment in sustainable living; produces
its own electrical power & most of its organic food supply;
alternative-construction buildings; rare-breed cattle; various water
use & conservation systems; apprenticeship program. 3rd Sunday
of each month (March-Nov) except July (2nd Sunday). Suggested
donation $5 per vehicle. Near Cameron & Lindsay, about 2hrs NE
of Toronto. Preregister: Milton & Barbara Wallace
sunrun@lindsaycomp.on.ca 705-887-1553
http://www.lindsaynet.com/sunrun/
http://www.gaia.org/secretariats/ena/enc/
* CARNEGIE GARDEN TOUR, GREEN VENTURE STYLE,
Sun June 18, 2pm, Dundas (near Hamilton). Garden tours,
composter & rainbarrel display. Free. Register: Heather Wilson
hwilson@greenventure.on.ca 905-540-8787 ext10
http://www.greenventure.on.ca
* FREE UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO, Week of June 19. Classes
begin. Draft summer course list: http://www.utoronto.ca/acc/freeu
Includes courses which "highlight the history, cultural
perspectives, political issues & knowledge of a diverse range of
communities; in particular, those who have been traditionally
excluded from the existing university curriculum ... basic &
advanced studies from all disciplines ... offer creative & alternative
educational forums, styles & topics ... examining & addressing
critical social & political issues". Seeking instructors, facilitators &
learners! Free, all welcome. More info: 416-978-2582 ext. 37338
free_university@yahoo.com (ask to join the e-mail list).
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING
& POLICY CHANGE (COURSE), Tues July 4 - Fri July 14, 9am-5pm,
Toronto. Environmental health is interlinked to human health, and
with the well-being of all life on earth. For community health
workers, health professionals, educators, labour activists,
environmentalists, community organizers, policy makers,
economists, parents/ grandparents, youth.... all welcome. Readings,
numerous guest lecturers & films, plenary & small group discussions.
$385 (some scholarships available). At OISE, room 12-200, 252
Bloor W (at St. George). More info: 416-928-0880 weed@web.net
or 416-923-6641 x2595 pboin@oise.utoronto.ca [I just took this
course and can highly recommend it. Learning about the links between
env't & health (and what to do about it) is crucial for success in either
field. - ed]
* EXTINCTION STINKS: THE DINO VIDEO.
An inspiring 6-minute techno-psychedelic opus, in which
the Dinos discover the source of fossil fuels, struggle
valiantly, and ultimately triumph over the fossil burners.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll dance around the VCR, etc.
A must-show for eco-fests, art/video fests, bikish occasions,
and any party worth attending, this video is truly an
inspiration to all roots activists. VHS or CD. Send $10 to
cover dubbing & postage to: Emerald City Communications,
Ste. 205-425 Carrall St., Vancouver, BC, V6B 6E3.
More info: 604-688-4228 emerald@imag.net http://www.emeraldcity.bc.ca.
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