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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS
Revised Thursday July 20, 2000
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Here are upcoming SUSTAINABLE LIVING, ENVIRONMENTAL 
& SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS, workshops, courses, festivals, 
films, broadcasts, resources & jobs in Ontario & beyond. 
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*** CONTENTS ***
(A) EVENTS, Courses, Broadcasts, Links 
      (July 20 - 30, plus partial list of events to end of Sept.)
(B) GREEN PARTY OF CANADA 
(C) GREEN PARTY OF CANADA NATIONAL CONVENTION
(D) GREEN PARTY LINKS
(E) Other Resources & Announcements
(F) About this Newsletter

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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Caledon, Hamilton, St. George, 
Goderich, Peterborough, Bancroft, Clarence, Ottawa, 
youth tour of Ontario, Nova Scotia, and national TV broadcasts.

* TORONTO'S GARBAGE CRISIS: Creative Solutions That Fill 
the Land With Economic & Environmental Gain, Thurs July 20, 
7PM, Toronto. A free public discussion & ideas forum. With 
Cameron Smith, Toronto Star Environmental Columnist. And 
respondents: Juri Pill, President of Enwave District Energy: "Does 
this Work Economically?"; Greg Allen - Kani & Associates: "Does 
this Work Technically?"; Toronto Councilor & Environmental 
Task Force Chair Jack Layton: "Does this Work Politically?"  
Council Chambers, City Hall (Bay & Queen). The Coalition for a 
Green Economy is a Toronto-based charity with eight years of 
experience producing educational workshops & presentations, 
which provide sound business solutions through ecological 
success. Free. NOTE: starts at 7PM (not 7:30). More info: Michael 
Berger 416-782-4589  http://www.web.net/ecorecov

* INDOOR AIR & HEALTH, Thurs July 20, 7:30pm, Toronto. 
With Jill McDowell of Pollution Probe. Problems & solutions. 
Free. Annex Neighbourhood Centre, 197 Harbord. 416-203-3573 
http://www.pollutionprobe.org

* HARRIS vs. ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES - 
FROM PUBLIC GOODS TO PRIVATIZATION, Fri July 21, 
6pm, Toronto. See Saturday workshop listing for details. 
International Student Centre, 33 St. George St., just north of 
College). More info/rsvp: Anita Krajnc 416-922-0973 
akrajn@chass.utoronto.ca

HARRIS vs. ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES - 
FROM PUBLIC GOODS TO PRIVATIZATION, Sat July 22, 
9:30-4:30, Toronto. The Harris government's privatization 
agenda... assess the proper place & role of government in the 
management of public goods. The Walkerton tragedy is 
increasingly being attributed to the severe cutbacks to the Ministry 
of Environment and the accompanying agenda of haphazard 
deregulation, privatization, and downloading. The same neo-
conservative drive to privatize is hurting Ontario's natural 
resources as funds and staff levels of the Ministry of Natural 
Resources have been slashed -- while, at the same time, powers & 
public money are being transferred to special interest groups, like 
the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters. With Mark Winfield 
(Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Public Policy), 
Bud Wildman (former Ontario Environment Minister), David 
McLaren (Chippewa of Nawash), and others. FREE. Vegetarian 
brown bag lunch provided. Peaceful Parks Coalition 
http://peacefulparks.engine.ca ; Science for Peace 
http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca ; Sierra Club of Canada 
(Eastern Chapter 416-960-9606) ; Zoocheck Canada 
http://www.zoocheck.com ; and ARK II (416-536-2308). At the 
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), 252 Bloor W 
(Bedford St. exit of St. George subway), rm 4422 (4th Floor). 
More info/rsvp: Anita Krajnc 416-922-0973 
akrajn@chass.utoronto.ca  (preceded by veggie potluck dinner Fri 
July 21 6pm, International Student Centre, 33 St. George St., just 
north of College)

PERMACULTURE WORKSHOPS, every weekend this summer, 
near Bancroft. Become enthralled in the practices of self-
sufficiency. Empower yourself with tricks on affordable 
sustainable designs that are possible with two hands & creativity. 
Each workshop includes tour of solar earth home & owl prowl 
nature walks. July 16: Greywater Recycling (learn how to use 
"greywater" from showers & washing machines to nurture your 
indoor & outdoor plants). $35. On-site camping available. At The 
Potter's Turtle School, 22227, HWY 62, Gilmour, between 
Bancroft & Madoc. Gabriella at 613-474-0435 or 
gaboca@hotmail.com. More info & directions 
http://www.sunspace.org/turtle

CANOE & CLEAN THE BAY, Sun July 23, 10am-4pm, Toronto. 
Enjoy a self-guided canoe tour of the Bay! Rent a canoe for the 
day from the Harbourfront Canoe and Kayak School for just $10 if 
you pick up 3 bags of garbage from the waterfront. Located at 
Harbourfront Nautical Centre at 283 Queen's Quay West (1 block 
east of Spadina). More info: Jason Thorne 416-943-8080 x227

MULTICULTURAL GARDEN FESTIVAL, Sun July 23, 1-5pm, 
Toronto. New Canadians & friends - don't miss this opportunity to 
explore organic gardening and High Park through activities, 
stories, and games for the whole family. All welcome. Free. High 
Park Children's Garden, South end of Colborne Lodge Drive. More 
info: Jane Hayes kidsgrow@city.toronto.on.ca 416-392-1560, ext. 
85695 http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/parks/programs/children.htm 
or Yafit Rokach explorto@city.toronto.on.ca 416-392-6643

* Vision TV: THE HEART BECOMES QUIET, Mon July 24, 9-
11pm (Eastern AND Pacific). Survivors of the 1984 chemical 
disaster in Bhopal, India are changing their world. [Get a copy and 
use it to foster discussion in your school or neighbourhood! - ed]  
See also Tues-Fri & next week. 
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm

* CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon July 24, 7:30pm, 
Toronto. Public forum on schools, playgrounds, student & teacher 
involvement in the November municipal elections. Free. Toronto 
City Hall, 100 Queen W. 416-977-8736

* HAMILTON WARSHOW PEACEFUL PROTESTS COURT 
CASE, Tues July 25, 9am, Hamilton. Twenty-two individuals 
charged with mischief as a result of their participation in peaceful 
protests against a war show held on the Father's Day Weekend will 
be appearing in court for the first time. Launching a charter 
challenge; constitutional issues: right to freedom of association; 
discrimination by reason of political & social beliefs; abuse of 
process, fundamental & natural justice. Seeking donations in 
support of this challenge. Hamilton Courthouse, 45 Main St. East. 
More info: Toronto Action for Social Change 416-651-5800 
tasc@web.ca or Hamilton Action for Social Change hasc@tao.ca 
[The original listing of the Hamilton Warshow "Festival of Life" 
event, June 17, can be found in your Planet-Friendly back-issues.]

* Vision TV: MOTHERS OF REINVENTION, Tues July 25, 9pm 
(Eastern AND Pacific). Five women tell of what they fear, hope, 
and dream for in the "new" South Africa. 
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm

* SOLAR ENERGY WORKSHOP, Tues July 25, 7-9pm, Ottawa. 
With Peter Kern, Solar Living Consultant. $10/$6 At Arbour 
Environmental Shop, 800 Bank St (btwn 3rd & 4th Ave in the 
Glebe). More info: 613-567-3168.

* ECO-FRIENDLY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS? Wed July 26, 
6pm, Toronto. Public meeting to develop strategies & plans to 
ensure the environment is a prominent issue in the municipal 
elections (coming up across Ontario in only four months). Given 
all the recent downloading & structural change, this is a real 
opportunity to make a difference! All welcome. At the offices of  
Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA), 30 Duncan (near King & 
University; St. Andrew subway) More info/rsvp: 416-596-0660  
tea@web.net  http://www.torontoenvironment.org

* GENEaction PLANNING MEETING, Wed July 26, 7:30pm, 
Toronto. Help out with the SPOKE event for this Saturday & other 
upcoming initiatives. Room 212, 348 Danforth (upstairs at Carrot 
Commons, near Chester subway). More info: 
geneaction@graffiti.net 416-406-2481 New website: 
http://ecoexplorer.com/GENEaction.htm

* YOUTH VOTE Across The Province - Municipal Elections 
Planning Meeting, Wed July 26th, 11:30am, OYPA office, 761 
Queen St. W. Please confirm details: Helen 416-703-8807x2

* BEFRIENDING THE EARTH VIDEO NIGHTS, Wednesdays 
during July & August, 7pm, Ottawa. 1233 Stanton Rd. Rsvp 613-
596-0199.  More info: Isobel McGregor 613-820-0598.

* Vision TV: FURY FOR THE SOUND - THE WOMEN AT 
CLAYOQUOT, Wed July 26, 9pm (Eastern AND Pacific). Change 
occurs when women block a logging road in Western Canada. 
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm

* Vision TV: FISHING ON THE BRINK, Thurs July 27, 9pm 
(Eastern AND Pacific). Hard-hitting look at corporate takeover 
attempts of Atlantic Canada's inshore fishery. 
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm

* BEFRIENDING THE EARTH ORIENTATION WEEKEND, 
Fri July 28 7pm to Sun July 30 7pm, Clarence. Learn what you can 
do to promote personal & planetary well being. Explore the 
beautiful Tucker House grounds - 30 acres of lawns, woodlands 
and meadows with nature trail, swimming pool and organic 
gardens. Preview the extensive collection of ecological videos & 
books. Meet like-minded others. $90 - $118. More info/register: 
613-820-0598 cmcgrego@nrcan.gc.ca.

* Vision TV: NARMADA - A VALLEY RISES, Fri July 28, 9-
11pm (Eastern AND Pacific). India's spectacular Narmada River 
and the grassroots movement saving it. 
http://www.visiontv.org/visiontv/Summer_Festival/fes_pf.htm

*** CHANGE OF LOCATION *** now at Nathan Phillips Square: ***

* ORGANICS / SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TOUR arrives 
in Toronto! Sat July 29, noon-3:30pm. Join SPOKE cyclists, 
media, food producers, processors, retailers, scientists, students & 
ecological organizations at Nathan Phillips square, Toronto City 
Hall to show your support for organic food & sustainable food 
production. Keynote speakers include Rod MacCrae (author of 
Real Food for a Change), Peter Skira (GENEaction), and Nona 
Robinson (Canadian Organic Growers). Organic lunch hosted by 
chefs from Organic Advocates / Knives & Forks. Organic food for 
sale. FoodShare demonstration "growing your own organic foods - 
anywhere!". With Canadian Organic Growers Kurt Stauffert 416-
256-5909 kstauffert@aol.com http://www.cog.ca; Ontario Natural 
Food Co-op Kim De Lallo 416-503-1144 ex.233 kd@onfc.on.ca  
http://www.onfc.on.ca ; Organic Advocates - Knives & Forks 
Alison Johns 416-256-5909 ajohns@gartnerlee.com 
http://www.organicadvocates.org ; Gene Action 416-406-2481 
geneaction@graffiti.net; Food Share Kathryn Scharf 416-392-1657 
kathryn@foodshare.net http://www.foodshare.net. Admission is 
FREE. At NATHAN PHILLIPS SQUARE, in front of Toronto 
City Hall, Queen & Bay. (or ride with SPOKE down Yonge St. - 
meet at Yonge & Steeles, 11am) (See also Peterborough July 30 & 
Ottawa Aug 3). More info: Mary Ann Veira 905-883-0978 
mveira@sprint.ca  Follow the tour across Canada on-line: 
http://www.ecoexplorer.com 
http://www.ecoexplorer.com/spoke/E8.htm

* ORGANIC TOUR arrives in Peterborough! Sun July 30, 
noon-4pm. Ecology Park, Peterborough. See Toronto listing, 
July 29, for more info. Also: Ottawa Aug 3. More info / follow the 
ride across Canada: http://www.ecoexplorer.com  Phung 705-750-
0166  spoke@ecoexplorer.com  Peggy Immel 705-939-2288 or 
Brenda Sedgwick 705-876-1349.

CREATING A DEMOCRATIC NEWS MEDIA & SOCIETY 
(course), Aug 1-31 (Tu's & Th's), 7-10pm, Toronto. Fresh analysis 
of our present news media system; hopeful visions & strategies for 
a more democratic & informative news media & society; global 
context; positive & negative impacts of new communications 
technologies; case studies (both good & bad); policy/citizen action 
options; media/action project. With Paul Boin, former editor of 
Ecolutions, and News Director of the Real News Network (RNN). 
$185 (scholarships available) At OISE/UT, Room 7-216, 252 
Bloor W (between St George & Bedford). More info/register: 416-
923-6641 x2595 tlcentre@oise.utoronto.ca  
pboin@oise.utoronto.ca

* GREEN PARTY OF CANADA NATIONAL CONVENTION, 
Thurs Aug 3 - Mon Aug 7 (holiday weekend), Ottawa. All welcome! 
Carpooling, billeting & camping available. SEE DETAILS/FEATURE 
IN NEXT SECTION. At the University of Ottawa. RSVP asap. 
More info/register: http://ottawa2000.flora.org  http://www.green.ca  
gpc@green.ca  1-888-6GREEN6  phone/fax 416-929-2397

* NATURAL LIFE FESTIVAL, Sat Aug 5 - Mon Aug 7 (Civic 
Holiday weekend), 10am - 5pm, St. George. Celebration, 
education, resources & contacts for sustainable, healthy living. 
Green Marketplace, workshops, demonstrations, natural & organic 
foods. Workshops include Eco-friendly Lawn Care; Voluntary 
Simplicity; Strawbale Housing; Cohousing - Creating Community; 
Cold Cellar Organic Storage; Solar Hot Water & Space Heating; 
Sustainable Housing; Deschooling - Challenging Assumptions in 
Education. Call for info about group camping at a nearby 
conservation area. Third annual. Community Centre, on Hwy 5 just 
East of Hwy 24, St. George, Ontario (one hour west of Toronto). 
$2 (kids free). Workshops $5 each (first come first served) Natural 
Life - Canada's Alternative Newsmagazine http://www.life.ca  1-
800-215-9574 or 519-448-4001

* RENEWABLE ENERGY TOUR, Sun Aug 13, 9:30am, 
Goderich. A wide range of renewable energy installations - from a 
850 watt system, which just operates a ham radio & computer 
equipment, to a 4000 watt system which provides all of the 
electricity for a home. $15 incl. lunch. Please register by Aug 4. 
More info: Karen Gventer, Citizens for Renewable Energy 
cfre@web.ca 519-376-3272 http://www.web.ca/~cfre or Ziggy 
Kleinau 519-795-7725

* SUSTAINABLE SANITY YOUTH WEEK, Sat Aug 19 - Sun 
Aug 27 (meet in Toronto, travel together). An 8-day experience of 
holism & interconnection for youth (ages 15-25) 
environmentalists/activists/kids with passion & energy for 
effective action in the world. Travelling together & participating in 
hands-on workshops on permaculture & sustainable systems 
design, organic & biodynamic agriculture, compost toilets, green 
energy, green/global economics, deep ecology, holistic body health 
& nutrition, yoga/movement & ritual, more. Also lots of time for 
hanging out, swimming, writing, drumming, dancing, playing & 
resting. Focus on sustainability, interconnection, authenticity. $350 
(subsidies available) More info/register: Teresa Devor 
zlitherytere@chickmail.com 416-657-2873 
sustainablesanity@permaculture.net

* RALLY AGAINST SPORTS HUNTING, Aug 23-27, Ottawa. 
The "Premier's Symposium" 
(http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/MNR/ps2000), a sports hunting 
convention & the first ever in Canada will be held in the Ottawa 
Congress Centre this August. Mike Harris, Premier of Ontario, an 
adamant sports hunter, has recently proposed some disturbing 
legislation strictly for creating recreational opportunities for sports 
hunters & anglers, and a new  "Heritage Hunting & Fishing Act," 
seeking to enshrine sports hunting as a right, and privatize 
licensing & regulation of sports hunters, resulting in a private 
organization, The Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters, being 
placed in charge of a large component of wilderness management 
in the province. The Peaceful Parks Coalition is organizing a rally 
outside the convention centre; we are inviting anyone & everyone 
concerned about wildlife protection. Help protect our last 
remaining wilderness areas from special interests such as sports 
hunting! The Harris government's environmental record has been 
appalling & is now catching up with them. (Peaceful Parks 
supports First Nations traditional & subsistence hunting). More 
info: AnnaMaria Valastro 416 537-3212 
annamaria_v@hotmail.com or Anita Krajnc toker416  922-0973 
akrajn@chass.utoronto.ca

FESTIVE EARTH ECO-TRADE SHOW, Fri Sept 22 - Sat Sept 
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  [see also May 7 
event]

* NATIONAL COMPOSTING CONFERENCE, Wed Sept 27 - 
Sat Sept 30, Toronto. Composting Council of Canada.  
http://www.compost.org/englishoverview.html

* CANADIAN ENVIRONMENT NETWORK - Annual General 
Assembly, Thurs-Sun Sept 28 - Oct 1, Nova Scotia. 
Environmentalists from across Canada gather to discuss a wide 
range of common interests; guest speakers, workshops & 
entertainment. Hosted by the Nova Scotia Environmental Network. 
At the Kespuwick Training Centre, Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia. 
More info: 613-728-9810  cen@cen.web.net  902-454-6846 
nsen@web.net

* DAVID SUZUKI - SETTING THE BOTTOM LINE IN THE 
NEW MILLENNIUM, Sat Sept 30, 8-10pm, Caledon. Dr. David 
Suzuki leads a talk about living more lightly on the Earth, and how 
we can emphasize quality of life over the quantity of material 
possessions. How we are blinded by unwarranted beliefs, and how 
to redefine our basic needs - as animals, social creatures & spiritual 
beings. Reception following the talk; Suzuki will be available to 
autograph three of his books (From Naked Ape to Superspecies, 
Sacred Balance, and You are the Earth). As part of the Caledon 
Environmental Advisory Committee's 3rd Annual Conference. 
Advance tickets can be purchased at any Caledon Public Library. 
Or call Nancy Pickard 905-584-1456. Advance $20 / $12. At door: 
$25. At Mayfield Secondary School, Caledon, just northwest of 
Toronto. More info: Nancy Pickard admin@caledon.library.on.ca 
905-584-1456 [related website http://www.davidsuzuki.org ]

TORONTO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL, 
Thurs Sept 28 - Sun Oct 1.  Mark Haslam 416-537-7742.  
http://www.planetinfocus.org  piffest@web.net  Seeking volunteers!

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(B) GREEN PARTY OF CANADA 
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The Green Party is a world-wide movement, now in power in 
Mexico, France, Italy, Germany & Norway -- and gaining ground 
all over the world. In the US, Ralph Nader has 5% in the polls. It is 
a democratic movement aiming to put humans back into balance 
with nature. And in Canada, with the recent upswing in public 
concern, the time is right to put the survival of the planet back 
on the map!

Every movement needs an electoral wing -- and the Green Party is 
the electoral wing of the green movement. Every voter should have 
the opportunity to vote Green. It is high time that Canada had Green 
members of parliament, so that ecological issues can be properly 
debated in the legislature!

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(C) GREEN PARTY OF CANADA - NATIONAL CONVENTION
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This August long weekend, the Green Party of Canada is holding 
its national convention in Ottawa. Whether or not you are involved 
with the Greens, don't miss this unique opportunity to learn, 
participate, and meet other concerned individuals from across the 
country. The entire conference is only $30, billeting is available, 
and your expenses are tax-deductible. 

OUTSTANDING LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS: 
Elizabeth May (Executive Director, Sierra Club of Canada); 
Ralph Torrie (on climate change & alternative energy); 
Duff Conacher (Democracy Watch); 
Margarite Richie (Nanoone Bay Anti-nuclear protest); 
Richard Wolfson (Genetic Engineering); 
Mike Kaulbars (activism, Peace and Environment Resource Center); 
Joan Russow (leader of the Green Party of Canada); 
More to be confirmed. 

FEATURING: speakers, workshops, group work, Green policy, 
resolutions, federal election platform, socials, entertainment, 
share successes & renew friendships. 

WHEN: Thurs Aug 3 - Mon Aug 7 (holiday weekend) 
WHERE: University of Ottawa, 550 Cumberland, Ottawa.

COST: Conference: $30 ($40 after July 28)
Membership in the Green Party (optional) is only $5 
(only members can vote).
A TAX RECEIPT will be issued for your travel, 
conference fee, accommodations, meals, etc. 

ACCOMODATION: hotel, billeting (rsvp asap) & camping available. 

TRANSPORTATION / CAR POOLING: Cheryl Veary 
1-888-6GREEN6  416-929-2397 gpc@green.ca 

DISPLAY TABLES for issues & promotional materials from local 
GP 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? 

THURSDAY EVENING: arrivals (4pm...) & informal reception 
(7-10pm), Marchand Residence, 110 University Private. 
FRIDAY: registration (8:30am, room 351, Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis 
Pasteur Private), opening plenary (9am), strategy & organizational 
development workshops, group work, openings & social. 
SATURDAY & SUNDAY: council elections, policy, resolutions 
& platform processes, election preparation, plenaries, socials. 
MONDAY AM: Platform plenary, wind-up. 
Monday PM: departures, new council meets. 

PLEASE RSVP as soon as possible! 

MORE INFO / REGISTER: 
Andre Clermont clermont.famille@sympatico.ca 613-749-6027 
http://ottawa2000.flora.org  http://www.green.ca  
(general Green Party contacts: gpc@green.ca  1-888-6GREEN6 
phone/fax: 416-929-2397) 

Seeking volunteers for phoning, etc. johndodson@sympatico.ca 613-729-2751 

The conference is held every two years. Come for all or part 
-- but don't miss it! And please help spread the word...

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(D) GREEN PARTY LINKS 
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Conference Details: http://ottawa2000.flora.org/

Green Party of Canada: http://www.green.ca
Green Party of Ontario: http://www.greenparty.on.ca

Introduction to the Green Party of Canada: 
http://www.green.ca/english/index.htm
Policy Details: http://www.green.ca/english/election/elect97/hghlts-e.htm
News Releases: http://www.greenparty.on.ca/news/

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(E) OTHER RESOURCES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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* FREE EXHIBIT SPACE for ENVIRONMENTAL NON-
PROFITS AT THE CNE! The Canadian National Exhibition is 
seeking a few more non-commercial environmental exhibitors for 
the Canada 2000 Pavillion - Resources & Environment theme area. 
This pavillion is this year's "feature" attraction. Approx. 10x10' 
space, including booth, electrical outlet, tables & chairs, etc. Prefer 
more than just static literature displays: e.g. video, interactive 
exhibits, and/or staff. Over 1.5 million visitors expected. The 
exhibit would have to be in place for the full 18 days, from Aug 18 
to Sept 4, 10am to 10pm. More info: Nancy Tse 416-263-3833  
http://www.theex.com  [NOTE: Peter Blanchard, editor of the 
People- & Planet-Friendly Events, has one booth tentatively 
reserved. I would prefer to share this space, and only keep a small 
display for myself. Another possibility would be for a number of 
groups to collaborate on a display. If you're interested, please let 
me know SOON (or I might give the booth up). 416-410-8630 
icontario@aol.com ]

* THE END OF SPRAWL - Alternatives Journal, Summer 2000. 
Discover ways to revitalize your neighbourhood & curb urban 
sprawl. Ways to redesign our communities - from retrofitting 
suburbs & increasing urban density, to rooftop gardens. Exciting 
examples of sustainable communities in North America & around 
the world. Available at better book & magazine stores (and in 
Toronto: Grassroots, 408 Bloor W at Brunswick & 372 Danforth at 
Chester, 416-466-2841) More info: Michael Torreiter 
alternat@fes.uwaterloo.ca 519-888-4567 ext. 6783 
http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/alternatives 

ONTARIO ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE BOOK 2000. Now 
available! A comprehensive directory of over 700 non-profit 
environmental & conservation groups in Ontario. Complete, up-to-
date contact information (address, phone, fax, e-mail, web, contact 
person), plus a description of each group's activities & areas of 
interest. Indexed by region & town. Also includes government 
listings, conservation authorities, stewardship councils & more. 
$10/$25 plus $2.50 shipping (members get a free copy). More 
details & order form: http://www.web.ca/~ppf/erb.html  Ontario 
Environment Network, Box 1412, Station Main, North Bay, ON, 
P1B 8K6. Phone: 705-840-2888 Fax: 705-840-5862 oen@web.net 
http://www.web.net/oen

* CANADA'S POLLUTION PREVENTION DIRECTORY. New, 
expanded, searchable directory of companies & agencies working 
in pollution prevention in Canada. Canadian Centre for Pollution 
Prevention (C2P2) 519-337-3423 c2p2@sarnia.com 
http://c2p2.sarnia.com/c2p2dir/

* CONCERNED WALKERTON CITIZENS. New environmental 
group of affected citizens following the seven deaths caused by 
animal waste E.coli pollution in drinking water. Bruce Davidson 
519-881-0884 http://www.walkerton.8m.com  cwc@bmts.com 

* GENETIC TAKEOVER - MUTANT FOOD (video). This 
excellent NFB video is now being made available, for free, to be 
shown to your group, school, church or office in the Toronto area. 
Also, a speaker could be provided to answer questions or moderate 
discussion following the screening. David Pickett 416-534-0224 
[or, video can be purchased from the National Film Board, 
http://www.nfb.ca ... see next listing]

ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION FILMS & VIDEOS. 
500 films by Canada's National Film Board: 
http://www.nfb.ca/FMT/E/cate/E/EnvirandConse.html   Use them 
to educate & activate! - at your shool, church, community group, 
or workplace.  For films & videos relating to ENVIRONMENT & 
HEALTH, contact the Women's Health & Environment Network 
416-928-0880 weed@web.net and ask for their "Taking Action For 
A Healthy Future" Resource Guide & Community Handbook.

WWOOF! World-Wide Orientation to Organic Farms. Looking for 
something REAL to do this summer? Want to live close to the land 
for a while? Want to learn about where our food comes from / 
could come from?? A diversity of small, organic farms across 
Canada and around the world have short- & long-term 
opportunities where you can work in exchange for room, board, 
learning & fun. Support the organic movement and get hands-on 
experience! $30 annual fee for list of 400 host farms across 
Canada. John Vanden Heuvel, RR #2, S.18, C.9, Nelson, BC, V1L 
5P5. 604-354-4417  http://www.members.tripod.com/~wwoof  
wwoofcan@uniserve.com [I've done this on a number of occasions 
and can HIGHLY recommend it! - ed]

* SIERRA CLUB TORONTO SEEKS VOLUNTEERS. Get in on 
the action! Gain valuable new skills! At the Eastern Canada 
Chapter, 517 College (west of Bathurst). Campaigns (working in 
the office, you would get first shot at many exciting tasks); 
fundraising including research, writing, and merchandise sales; 
conference organizing; coalition building; helping an 
environmental non-profit group's office run smoothly. North 
America's most effective grassroots conservation group. More 
info: Erica eastern.canada.chapter@sierraclub.org 416-960-9606 
http://www.sierraclub.ca/eastern

* JOB: Sierra Club of Canada: Assistant to the Executive Director. 
Scheduling & coordinating travel; correspondence, email, admin 
support; board, funders, staff liaison; excellent computer skills; 
special events. Deadline: July 30. Approx. start date: Sept. 1. Send 
applications to: sccanada@web.ca  or fax 613-241-2292 or  
Attention Ani Arnott, Ste. 412 - 1 Nicholas Street, Ottawa, 
Ontario, K1N 7B7.  http://www.sierraclub.ca

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