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People- & Planet-Friendly Events, Job(s), Broadcasts (00/06/20)
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY UPDATE
Revised Tues. June 19, 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 & Canada (June 20 - July 4 & more...)
(B) Notices & Jobs
(C) About this Newsletter
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(A) EVENTS IN ONTARIO (and cross-Canada)
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* This week's events in Toronto, Etobicoke, North York,
Scarborough, Kleinberg, Oak Ridges, Hamilton, Kitchener,
Waterloo, Hockley Valley, Singhampton, Killaloe, Ottawa,
Nepean, Carp, Lake Superior, cross-Ontario, cross-Canada
**AND** national on-line & TV broadcasts.
* CROSS-CANADA BIKE TOUR FOR ORGANICS &
SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS! June to Aug 2000. Canada's
conventional food system will be challenged this summer! A group
of students from Ontario are cycling across Canada to raise
national awareness about the benefits of organic farming and the
threats of genetically engineered organisms. An opportunity for
organic farmers, processors, retailers, and individuals to promote
organic farming, educate consumers, and improve Canada's
sustainable food production system. SPOKE is working with
Canadian Organic Growers Inc. (COG) and the organic network to
support the agri-food industry's transition to organic farming &
ecological agriculture; as well as the development of community
gardens and sustainable land management projects at universities,
colleges, public schools, and throughout Canadian communities.
To demonstrate Canada's growing organic food market, SPOKE
cyclists are eating only organic food donated from farmers and
retailers throughout the trip. Supporters will be advertised at local
media events across the country and be recorded in a SPOKE
photo/video documentary. We are encouraging Canadians to
demand sustainable agriculture in Canada and say goodbye to
genetically engineered foods! 15 MAJOR EVENTS incl. Thunder
Bay July 18, Manitoulin Island July 26, Toronto (see July 29
listing), Peterborough July 30, Ottawa Aug 3. Details on web site.
Closing cermony, Toronto, Fri Sept 15. Follow the ride on-line...
join the cyclists as they ride into town!
http://www.ecoexplorer.com Contacts: Victoria: Sharon 250-479-
5849. Toronto: Pat 416-868-0732, Peterborough: Phung 705-750-
0166, Ottawa: Richard 613-722-3266. SPOKE cel: 416-892-1819
(seeking volunteers & donations) spoke@ecoexplorer.com
Vision TV: T'LINA - THE RENDERING OF WEALTH, Tues
June 20, 9pm (Eastern AND Pacific). A traditional First Nations
fishery in B.C. is threatened by commercial over-fishing. "Justice
or Just Us" series, June 19-23, 9pm. See also week of July 24 &
July 31. http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm
* TORONTO SMOG SUMMIT, Wed June 21, 9am-4:30pm,
Toronto. Air pollution contributes to 1,000 premature deaths and
5,500 hospitalizations in Toronto annually... and the problem is
getting worse. In 1999, Toronto Council approved a
comprehensive smog plan that is being implemented now. The
City, however, needs help from the other levels of government, the
private sector & the public at large. Bringing together senior
officials from municipal, provincial and federal governments, as
well as leaders from business, unions & non-profit environment,
health & community groups, scientists & environmental auditors.
We expect each organization to identify at least one concrete
action they will take. Concerned citizens also welcome. Goal:
short-term concrete measures, and brainstorming possible
intergovernmental & public-private initiatives to address the smog
problem long-term. Morning: round-table discussion &
presentations with government Ministers & Councillors,
community advocates, science & health professionals, energy
business leaders. Focus: education. Afternoon: community
announcements of clean air strategies & actions, followed by
government & business announcements & end-of-day conference
statement. Focus: results. With federal Environment Minister
David Anderson. Toronto Atmospheric Fund, the Mayor's office,
Toronto Hydro Energy Services, and Enbridge Consumers Gas.
Free. Lunch included. At Council Chambers, Metro Hall, 55 John
St at King. To register, send your name, affiliation, e-mail, address,
phone, fax & comments to: fax 416-392-0029 or
abischof@city.toronto.on.ca More info: Angela Bischoff 416-392-7204 x2.
BUFFALO JUMP PEACE MARCH, Wed June 21, 11am,
Toronto. In celebration of National Aboriginal Solidarity Day.
Alexandar Park (1 block north of Queen on Bathurst ); will
proceed down Bathurst, along Adelaide to Bay St. Free. 416-736-
2100 ext.40383
RECLAIM THE STREETS, Wed June 21, 4pm, Toronto. Create
your own fun! At Christie Pits (Bloor & Christie). (Meetings on
Thursdays, 5pm, 69.5 Nassau). 416-971-9428
ANTI-CORPORATE NETWORKING, Wed June 21, 7pm,
Toronto. People from different faiths, environmental & activist
groups of all kinds, labour unions & political parties working on
various anti-corporate issues such as: health care, education,
labour, human rights, environment, democracy, sovereignty,
indigenous rights, womens' issues, water, etc. Forming an anti-
corporate network in Toronto. Also, organizing educational events
& demonstrations against the OAS/FTAA summit in Quebec City
(and the G20 meeting in Montreal). Metro Hall room 302, 55 John
St (St Andrew subway). Sid Lacombe (Toronto WTO Action
Coalition) 416-535-2335 ext 127 sid_lacombe@yahoo.com or
Bob Olsen 416-967-0768 bobolsen@interlog.com
GLOBALIZATION & CANADA'S FUTURE, Wed June 21, 8pm,
Toronto. With Paul Hellyer, leader of the Canadian ACTION Party
& former deputy prime minister, as part of his cross-Canada tour.
Issues of concern to Canadians, including privatization of
Medicare, corporate globalization & threats to Canada's political &
economic independence. Calling for the abrogation of the
Canada/U.S. Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA (which can be
done with just six months notice); strengthening of the Bank of
Canada. Offering an approach to monetary reform that would make
it possible to rebuild our social programmes & cut taxes. 8 pm
sharp at Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, 427 Bloor West (near
Spadina subway). More info: Stephen Burega 1-877-629-0841
http://www.canadianactionparty.ca
Vision TV: COMMON GROUNDS, Wed June 21, 9pm (Eastern
AND Pacific). A look at the coffee business and how a Nova
Scotia initiative helps Mexican farmers. [Get a copy and use it to
foster discussion at an event! - ed]
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm
* SCIENCE FOR PEACE: NO TO NATIONAL MISSILE
DEFENCE, Thurs June 22, 12:30-3pm, Toronto. A brown bag
lunch to start planning our visits to M.P.s. If you can't make it,
please visit, call, fax or e-mail your M.P. A backgrounder is
available as well as phone & fax numbers of key people to contact.
All Welcome! At University of Toronto, Croft Chapter House,
University College, 15 King's College Circle, (south-west corner
of the building) More info: Lianne 416-978-3603
sfp@physics.utoronto.ca http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca
SKILLS MANIA - SNAKE OIL IN OUR SCHOOLS? Book
Launch, Thurs June 22, 6:30-8pm, Toronto. "The emphasis in the
secondary school classroom must shift from a technocratic, skills-
based approach, to teaching & discussion that focuses on real,
substantive issues. Discussion with Bob Davis, author, teacher,
first chair of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Education
Committee, co-founder of This Magazine is About Schools and
Mudpie magazine. At Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St (on
College, east of Spadina). Free. More info: Catalyst Centre 416-
516-9546 http://www.catalystcentre.ca catalystcentre@web.net
CLIMATE CHANGE PUBLIC FORUM & COMMUNICATION
SHOWCASE, Thurs June 22, 7:30-10pm, Waterloo. Impacts &
Adaptation to Climate Change, Paul Egginton, Natural Resources
Canada; Growth, Grandchildren & the Greenhouse Effect, Ralph
Torrie, Smith Torrie Associates; Sondaky, a Canadian Native
dance production. Showcase of materials related to Climate
Change Communication. FREE. (part of the Climate Change
Communication conference, June 22-24) At the Univ. of Waterloo,
Modern Languages Theatre (look for signs).
http://geognt.uwaterloo.ca/c3confer/ 519-888-4567 x6865
CLIMATE CHANGE COMMUNICATION, Thurs-Sat June 22-
24, Kitchener-Waterloo. International conference advancing
knowledge; communication strategy; collaboration; develop an
international network. For activists, business leaders, citizens,
educators, ENGOs, media, policy makers, researchers. Four Points
Sheraton Hotel. http://geognt.uwaterloo.ca/c3confer/ 519-888-4567 x6865
WOMEN TALK 2000, Thurs June 22, 7-9pm, Toronto. Come &
connect with extraordinary women! Cuts to health services;
Labour Relations Act changes; the changing economy - and their
impacts on women. With Anubha Parray (Metro Morning, CBC
Radio); Judy Rebick (author of Imagine Democracy); Rosana
Pellizzari (popular speaker & educator in women's health, justice
& international health issues); Ethel Lavalley (trade union activist).
$25 incl. reception. At Metro Hall, 55 John (at King). More info:
Working Women Community Centre 416-532-2824
marcie@workingwomencc.org
Vision TV: WOMEN OF CHANGE, Thurs June 22, 9pm (Eastern
AND Pacific). Women working to ensure human rights in a world
of expanded trade. http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm
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
* FIRST NATIONS TEACHING/SHARING CIRCLES, Thurs
June 22, 6:30-8:30pm, Toronto. "Voice & Music: Pathways to the
Soul". Connect to the healing power of your voice & the rhythm of
Mother Earth. No musical experience necessary. Drums & shakers
available. With Brenda (Blackfoot) and Zainab (Cherokee). $25
negot. ($90 series of 4). Zainab 416-368-0348 amadahy@sprint.ca
http://www.geocities.com/spririt_wind00
Vision TV: THE HEART OF BUSINESS, Fri June 23, 9pm
(Eastern AND Pacific). The struggles, successes & insights of six
ethical entrepreneurs. [Get a copy and use it to foster discussion at
an event! - ed] http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm
JOURNEY TO PLANET EARTH, Fri June 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. 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.
RIVER RENDEZVOUS, Fri-Sun June 23-25, Kitchener. Are you
interested in the rivers of Ontario? Are you concerned with the
management & restoration of this valuable resource? A weekend
full of education, entertainment & insight into the rivers of
Ontario. Trade show & displays. At Bingemans Park, Kitchener.
All proceeds to conservation. $20-$130. 519-824-4120 ext 3173
http://www.riverrendezvous.on.ca river@riverrendezvous.on.ca
* ALTERNATIVES to the use of LETHAL POLICE FORCE, Fri-
Sat June 23-24, Toronto. Fri 9am-6:30pm; dinner 6:30-9:15pm; Sat
9am-6pm. $60/$40 (corp. $120). Urban Alliance on Race Relations
& others. At Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen W at University. More
info: Maria Wallis 416-703-6607 x30. http://www.wdysevents.com/uarr
SUSTAINABLE LIVING BUS, late June & July, Ontario. Seeking
local co-sponsors for the Sustainable Living Bus, visiting schools,
festivals, small communities & urban centres. A learning centre
that champions appropriate technologies suitable for the Canadian
environment. The technologies displayed are all proven in the field
& available in Canada right now. "Technology" can mean anything
from a toilet to a toaster. It's the stuff we make, buy & use every
day for survival, comfort & recreation. Interactive, interconnected
features & displays include water conservation, greywater
filtration, small organic garden, food security displays, watershed
management, sustainable outdoor recreation, sustainable shelter,
sustainable work & office, transport & energy, recycled & eco-
friendly materials. Propane-powered with electricity renewed by
solar panels & wind. Video: "Trees, Toilets & Transformation".
leslie-d@comnet.ca (and gaiabus@islandnet.com?)
http://www.bulkley.net/~vwave/gaiaweb/gaia/bus.html
ORGANIC FARMERS' MARKET, Saturdays, 8am-2pm (soon
weekdays!), Toronto. Fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, eggs, pasta,
bread & treats from local, organic farmers. Soon: 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]
BEEKEEPING WORKSHOP, Sat June 24, Kleinberg. Have you
ever wanted to keep bees and produce your own honey? Join this
workshop and learn the secrets of beekeeping at Kortright's
Beespace. $30+$18 manual. At Kortright Centre, just north of
Toronto. Register 905-832-2289.
SUSTAINABILITY WORKSHOPS, Sat-Sun Jun 24-25, Carp
(near Ottawa). International sustainability expert Jillian Hovey
presents films & slides from projects around the world and will
facilitate discussions. Sat. 9-4 & Sun 10-4, lunch provided. 4596
Carp Rd. $50/day $75/both (negotiable). Register: Seventh
Generation Community Projects 613-839-3997.
OAK RIDGES MORAINE - HIKE THE HEADWATERS!
GUIDED WALKING TOUR, Sun June 25, 10am-2pm. Go for a
walk where it all begins! The Oak Ridges Moraine is southern
Ontario's rain barrel, spanning 160 km from the Niagara
Escarpment to the headwaters of the Trent River. 82% of the GTA
watersheds have headwater areas on the Moraine. Debbe Crandall
of the Save the Oak Ridges Moraine (STORM) Coalition leads this
hike on the new Oak Ridges Trail, highlighting significant natural
features & the developments which threaten them. Meet at York
Mills subway station at 10am for car pool to the site. Free.
Register: Toronto Bay Initiative 416-943-8080 x227
ORGANIC GARDEN TOUR & PESTICIDE ACTION GROUP
FUNDRAISER, Sun June 25, 1-3pm, Kitchener. Want a beautiful
garden? Feeling guilty about using pesticides? Come see ten very
different gardens - vegetables, flowers, shade, big, small, grass, no
grass - the only thing they have in common is the gardeners care
deeply about the environment and they don't use pesticides! Walk
the tour yourself, or join a group tour at 1:30 or 2:30, led by local
organic growers. $2.50 (children free). Start at the Queens Greens
Community Garden (across from Joseph Schneider House on
Queen St.) Proceeds to help cover costs of the Pesticide Action
Group & 11 other groups who have been granted intervenor status
in a Supreme Court of Canada case, challenging the city of Hudson
Quebec, who passed a by-law banning the use of pesticides. More
info: GROUP (Get Rid of Urban Pesticides) Theresa 519-744-2795
theschum@web.net or Susan 519-578-8508 Lgoerzen@golden.net
[According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, 95% of
pesticides used on lawns are considered probable or possible
carcinogens - but the (mainstream) lawn companies will tell you
it's safe. If it's not "proven", it can't hurt you, right? - ed]
* CHARM & CHALLENGE OF CHIAPAS, Sun June 25, 8pm,
Nepean (near Ottawa). Slide show & talk by Isobel McGregor,
recently returned from a 12-day Christian Peacemaker Team
delegation to the beautiful but troubled cloud forest region of
Chiapas, Mexico. Authentic, organic, fair trade Chiapas coffee will
be served. Free will offering. At Bethany Baptist Church, lower
assembly room, 382 Centrepointe Dr (cr. Baseline Rd). Info: 613-820-0598
FARMER TRAINING / ORGANIC / BIODYNAMICS
WORKSHOPS, Sun June 25, 1pm: Post-harvest handling, packing
& distributing of Certified Organic produce. RSVP Lorenz
Eppinger, Switch Farm [near Hamilton] 905-854-0826. Thurs Aug
10, 2pm: Crop Rotation trails for market gardening, using
intercropping, living mulches & green manures At Saugeen River
CSA. RSVP Cory Eichman 519-369-3567. Fri Sept 22, 10am-
4pm: Biodynamic Preparation making, potluck lunch, fall equinox,
Michaelmas celebration. Community Farm [near Kitchener] RSVP
Johann & Maggie Kleinsasser 519-684-6846. To get on our list of
farms who take apprentices & people looking for positions: Cory
Eichman, 393887 Concession 2 R.R. I Durham, ON NOG 1RO
519-369-3567.
* Ottawa Vegetarian Society Potluck and NFB documentary "THE
GENETIC TAKEOVER OR MUTANT FOODS", Sun June 25,
6pm..., Ottawa. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share, ingredients
card, plate, cup & utensils. The meal will be followed by a
presentation by Food Action Ottawa and this fabulous video on the
hazards of genetically engineered foods. $3. At the Sandy Hill
Community Centre, 250 Somerset St. East (#16 bus). Dinner set
up starts at 6 pm. More info: 613-780-8266 http://www.flora.org/ovs
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 two jazz bands. Presentations. $100. Register 519-922-3128.
* POLE2POLE EXPEDITION, Mon June 26, 7:30-9:30pm,
Toronto. Meet Canadian Martyn Williams & his international team
of young people, who are tackling the 33,000 km trek through the
Americas & across the polar ice caps by ski, bike, foot & boat.,
stopping in 60 cities to share their stories & raise awareness of
environmental & humanitarian issues. Hear their incredible stories
first hand, ask questions & be reminded of the power of human
potential! At the Metro Central YMCA Auditorium, 20 Grosvenor
(S of Wellesley, N of College, btwn Yonge & Bay). More info:
Festive Earth Society http://www.festiveearth.com 416-469-2977
* CIVIC PARTICIPATION: OPEN THE TOOLBOX, Mon Jun
26, 7-10pm, North York. Panel presentations (hear about civic
participation in other places) & discussion groups on what we can
do in Toronto. With Ann McAfee (director of CityPlan,
Vancouver), Jim August (the participatory budget process in
Winnipeg), Linda Stewart (Ottawa), Jamie Swift (author, Civil
Society in Question). The fourth of a five-part series (the final
event will be early in the fall). Chaired by Councillor David Miller.
At North York Memborial Community Hall, North York City
Centre, 5110 Yonge (North York Centre subway). More info 416-
338-0338 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/civic_engagement/
* NEW CANADIAN SPECIES AT RISK ACT (SARA), Mon-
Tues June 26-27, Ottawa. In April, the Federal Government
introduced a major new environmental law making it illegal to
destroy the habitat of endangered species. Landowners, farmers,
developers, loggers and fishermen now face strict new rules,
embarrassment & censure, intense scrutiny, charges, loss of
substantial government compensation and CRIMINAL CHARGES.
A two-day intensive conference on understanding this new law
& preparing for implementation. At the Canadian Museum of Nature.
http://www.centruminformation.com/conferences/sara.htm
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
* GLOBALIZATION & CANADA'S FUTURE, Tues June 27,
8pm, Etobicoke. With Paul Hellyer, leader of the Canadian
ACTION Party & former deputy prime minister, as part of his
cross-Canada tour. Issues of concern to Canadians, including
privatization of Medicare, corporate globalization & threats to
Canada's political & economic independence. Calling for the
abrogation of the Canada/U.S. Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA
(which can be done with just six months notice); strengthening of
the Bank of Canada. Offering an approach to monetary reform that
would make it possible to rebuild our social programmes & cut
taxes. 8 pm sharp at Branch 210, Royal Canadian Legion, 3326
Bloor St W. (near Islington subway; parking in subway lot). More
info: Stephen Burega 1-877-629-0841
http://www.canadianactionparty.ca
STRAWBALE CARPENTRY, Tues June 27 - Fri June 30,
Hockley Valley. Hands-on construction focussing on the specifics
of carpentry and foundation work that are unique to Strawbale
structures. A must for those who wish to build a strawbale home
but need more knowledge and skills in carpentry. With Peter
Mack and Chris Magwood. At the Ecology Retreat Centre near
Orangeville. Russell 519-941-4560 ecorc@ionsys.com
* SILENT VIGIL FOR WALKERTON VICTIMS, Wed June 28,
7-9:05pm, Toronto. A group of concerned citizens is organizing a
silent vigil in memory of the tragedy at Walkerton to be held at the
Ontario Legislature. The idea for this vigil grew out of a sense of
shock over the tragedy, and frustration at the government's refusal
to accept responsibility. We feel we must let the government know
enough is enough; that it is time to stop the so-called "Common
Sense Revolution" before any one else dies as a result of their
ideology, downloading, budget cuts, haste, and outright
negligence. The goal is to persuade enough people to ring the
perimeter of Queens Park - to stand in respectful silence for five
minutes at each hour in memory of those who have died in
Walkerton. The vigil will also acknowledge the homeless who
have died on our streets, those who have perished in a hospital
hallway, ambulance on redirect, or waiting for treatment and others
in our province who suffer as a result of this government's policies.
Everyone is encouraged to wear a simple black arm band..the idea
is to have no speeches, no loudspeakers, no bullhorns, no union
signs, no political banners, nothing to indicate that this is a group
of people with a "special interest" but rather an assembly of
concerned citizens from all walks of life in Ontario. We need
approx 1000 people - please spread the word! We should not
harbor any illusions that this vigil will change any minds in the
government. Rather, the goal is to bear respectful witness to the
tragedy that has occurred. Volunteers please email
jeager@visionol.net with subject line "VOLUNTEER" or call Jim
Eager at 416-652-3832.
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."
Enroute we will seek to meet & learn from all who know &
understand the waters, beaches, forests, hills, routes, commerce,
communities & spirit of the lake. Transcending borders &
boundaries... it is also a spiritual journey, a pilgrimage, a healing
journey. We will share what we learn with each new person &
community we visit. Almost-simultaneous internet updates will
share the sights, sounds & ideas with the rest of the world. It is
hoped that from the walk, a set of common principles,
commitments & standards can be realized to ensure that Lake
Superior will be protected & nurtured for present & future
generations. With Native & Non-Native people of Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Ontario & Michigan. Please join us on this once in a
lifetime journey for the Seven Generations yet to come. More info
re participating / donating / helping out: 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
* CONSERVATORY SWALE WILDFLOWER PLANTING,
Thurs June 29, 6-9pm, Etobicoke. Help plant several hundred
wildflowers to create a natural wet meadow for birds & butterflies.
Observe the progress of the wildflowers planted the last two years.
Bring a small shovel or a trowel, and gloves if you have them, and
mud-resistant footwear. No prior experience required. Free. At
Centennial Park, Elmhurst Road, north of Rathburn. Park in the
north parking lot. More info: Barbara Clarke
1bclarke@interlog.com or Trish Murphy 416-233-6507
* INTRO TO PERMACULTURE, Fri June 30 - Sun July 3, near
Killaloe. Principles of sustainable systems design, herbs,
medicinals, wild edibles, wildcrafting, organic gardening, & the
herbal tea business. Come & spend Canada Day long weekend on
an organic homestead. Delicious vegetarian meals, swimming,
music & bonfires. Earth-based rituals. With Jillian Hovey & The
Algonquin Tea Company. Killaloe area, near Golden Lake, 4 hours
NE of Toronto, 1 hr. W of Ottawa. $225-$250 (but don't let $ stop
you from attending). Stephen or Kim 613-625-1106 or 1-800-292-
6671 herbteas@webhart.net or Jillian Hovey 416-410-7581
* STRAWBALE CONSTRUCTION WORKSHOP, Fri-Sun June
30 - July 2, Hockley Valley. With Peter Mack & Chris Magwood
(two of Canada's most experienced strawbale home builders).
Learn to build your own innovative, superinsulated strawbale
home. Hands-on building experience; visit a strawbale home;
manual included. Ecology Retreat Centre 519-941-4560
* 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
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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]
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info/register: http://www.green.ca gpc@green.ca
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* RIDESHARE ADVOCATES (Ontario). Working to defend the
right to inter-city ride-sharing/carpooling in Ontario. Allo-Stop has
already been closed down, and now a complaint has been lodged
against Eco-Ride. More info: Mona-Lynn 613-234-7656 or join the
"saveallostop" e-mail list at www.egroups.com
* EARTHROOTS SEEKS CAMPAIGNER for wilderness
protection campaigns. Wilderness conservation campaigns, ancient
forest protection, Lands for Life follow up, park integrity, Oak
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Resume to fax: 416-340-2429 or leaann@earthroots.org More
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