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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Wed. Oct. 18, 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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New/modified listings (since Oct 14) are indicated by
an asterisk (*). In order by START date.
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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Scarborough, Stouffville, Kortright,
Alliston, Hamilton, Guelph, Woodstock, London,
St. Catharines, Ottawa, CBC TV broadcast.
* PETROTYRANNY, Thurs Oct 19, 7:30pm, Toronto. Public
discussion & book launch with author John Bacher, Derek Paul
(Science for Peace), Danny Beaton (First Nations), Stephen Hall
(Energy Action Council of Toronto). Free. Followed by the
Coalition's inspired networking! At City Hall, Council Chambers,
Bay & Queen (Queen or Osgoode subway). More info: Michael
Berger, Coalition for a Green Economy 416-782-4589
http://www.dundurn.com/Petrotyranny.htm
http://www.web.net/ecorecov
http://scienceforpeace.sa.utoronto.ca http://www.eneract.org
[related sites: http://www.tao.ca/~no_oil/
http://www.nisto.com/activism/project/petrol.html - ed]
MAUDE BARLOW ON GLOBALIZATION, Thurs Oct 19, 7-
9pm, Guelph. Inspirational public address on globalization & its
many adverse effects. $5/$3 Register if possible. Chalmers United
Church, Paisley/Royal Square. More info: Dr Griffith Morgan,
Council of Canadians Guelph gmorgan@uoguelph.ca 519-824-
5586 [related site: http://www.canadians.org ]
* RALPH NADER - LIVE TV DEBATE, Thurs Oct 19, 8-
9pm/ET, CBC Newsworld. Live broadcast with U.S. Presidential
candidate Ralph Nader & host Avi Lewis. Can the Green Party
offer a genuine alternative between the increasingly similar
Democrats & Republicans? Or is a vote for Nader a dangerous
vote for Bush? Can the U.S. support "third parties"? Can Canada?
During the show, the audience will have the opportunity to
comment, ask questions or challenge the opinions of Avi & the
panel. (to reserve a seat: Elliott Anderson 416-968-0367)
CounterSpin is a nightly current affairs show (Mon-Thurs 8-9pm)
which goes out of its way to offer alternative viewpoints &
uncommon debates on a variety of cultural, political & social issues.
http://www.newsworld.cbc.ca/programs/sites/counterspin.html
PC POLICY CONVENTION - DEMONSTRATION, Fri & Sat
Oct 20 & 21, Toronto. With the theme "The Future is Here", the
Tories will be gathering to brainstorm new ways to gut what is left
of our social safety net & environmental protections. Protest
privatisation - the globalisation agenda, and sky-rocketing
university & college tuition fees. Sat: noon-2pm; Sun: 1-3pm.
Followed by "Tory Town". (Tory Convention is Oct 20-22).
Simcoe Park, across from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
255 Front St. W, between John & Simcoe (subway: Union
Station). More info: Canadian Federation of Students
http://www.cfs-fce.on.ca Info about buses: 416-925-3825
[ see also http://www.ontariopc.com/TheFutureIsHere ]
GLOBALISING PEACE, Fri-Sun Oct 20-22, St. Catharines. Fri
6:45pm: free public forum on militarism, racism & corp.
globalization. Workshops (Sat), AGM (Sun). Workshops include:
globalisation, militarism, & the environment; towards a culture of
peace; NATO warcrimes tribunal on Kosovo; peacekeeping: is an
international nonviolent peaceforce the answer?; economic
sanctions: a peaceful alternative?; effective lobbying; networking.
Friday - free; Sat/Sun - $25/day or $40/both (incl. lunch & snack).
CAW Hall, 124 Bunting Rd. More info/register: Rob Thompson,
Canadian Peace Assembly, rjthompson95@yahoo.ca 416-588-
5555 http://www.acp-cpa.ca cpa@web.ca 416-533-9159
GREENING HEALTH CARE, Sat Oct 21, 9am-4pm, Ottawa.
...including health care wastes, esp. dioxins & mercury.
Establishing a National Coalition of Green Health Care. Cdn.
Assoc. of Physicians for the Environment ( http://www.cape.ca) &
others. $20/$10. Ottawa Civic Hospital, Blue Room. More info:
CAPE, 613-235-2273 pgsadmin@web.ca
CHERRY BEACH NATURALIZATION, Sat Oct 21, 10am-1pm,
Toronto. Habitat creation & naturalization; planting 500 trees &
shrubs, creating a butterfly garden, building bird boxes & brush
piles for wildlife. Meet at the lifeguard station at Cherry Beach
park at the foot of Cherry Street. More info: Jason Thorne
416-943-8080 x227
SOLAR & WIND POWER WORKSHOP, Level 2, Sat Oct 21,
10am-4pm, Maple/Kleinberg. In Kortright's renewable energy
cottage, powered by wind & sun! Unbiased info. Just north of
Toronto (west of Canada's Wonderland). $85. Info/register:
Kortright Centre for Conservation, 905-832-2289
http://www.kortright.org kcc@interlog.com
MEDICINAL HERB GARDENING, Sat Oct 21, 11:30am-2pm,
Toronto. Prepare herbal remedies; learn & share knowledge about
the healing properties of common herbs. Free. Scadding Court
Community Centre, 707 Dundas W. at Bathurst. RSVP by Oct 19:
Christine 416-392-0335 x223 csaraceno@scaddingcourt.org
ORGANIC FARM FESTIVAL, Sat Oct 21, 11am-7pm,
Stouffville. Fresh organic produce; just-cooked organic delicacies;
organic food suppliers & samples; local holistic practitioner
demos; children's activities; seminars; live music & DJ; organic
farm tours & nature walks. On the farm! Celebrate the wonderful
gift of organic food. Free. True Food Farm, 2499 York/Durham
Rd. 30. (1/2 hour from hwy 401 & 404; 10 min from Markham).
More info/directions: Steven Haylestrom
info@OrganicHomeDelivery.com 905-642-3383
http://www.OrganicHomeDelivery.com
CO-HOUSING GROUP FORMING, Sat Oct 21, Toronto.
Creating a sustainable, progressive, affordable, beautiful urban
village in downtown Toronto (Riverdale, West Annex, etc). First
meeting. Helen 416-916-0783 [related sites:
http://www.cohousing.org http://www.cohousing.ca
http://www.gaia.org http://www.ic.org ]
* WATER & DEMOCRACY, Sat Oct 21, 7:30pm, Ottawa. Hear
Oscar Olivera, leader of a grassroots movement that stopped water
privatization by taking on the World Bank & corporate giant
Bechtel. See "The Water is Ours!", an inspiring documentary on
the fight by the people of Cochabamba, Bolivia to save their water.
Alumni Theatre, University Centre, 85 University Ave., Univ. of
Ottawa. Free. Council of Canadians & Canadian Union of Public
Employees. More info: Nathalie 613-233-4487 x229
[ http://www.canadians.org ]
WALKERTON BENEFIT, Sat Oct 21, 8pm, Toronto. Join the
Canadian Federation of Students & the Canadian Environmental
Law Association to raise money for Walkerton Citizens & present
evidence at the Public Inquiry. Oakham House, 63 Gould (near
Dundas subway). More info: 416-925-3825.
SOLAR & WIND POWER WORKSHOP, Level 3, Sun Oct 22,
9am-4pm, Maple/Kleinberg. Install a small, 180 watt system from
roof to batteries. $160. Info/register: Kortright Centre for
Conservation, 905-832-2289 http://www.kortright.org
kcc@interlog.com
FEDERAL ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT(?) Sun Oct 22.
A federal election is expected to be called on Oct 22, to be
held on Monday November 27. http://www.elections.ca
THE COMMUNITIES WE WANT - THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE
IT HAPPEN, Mon-Tues Oct 23-24, 8:30-5pm, Toronto. To form
new partnerships between community development & community
economic development initiatives. How we make a difference in
our communities. Open space format (participants choose topics).
Community marketplace &information fair. $60/$10. Royal Bank
Auditorium, 315 Front St W. (near Skydome) More info/register:
Terry Baker 416-351-0095 x250 cednetwork@cspc.toronto.on.ca
GROWTH & CONSERVATION - CHAOS OR
COMPATIBILITY? Mon-Wed Oct 23-25, Alliston. At the
Nottawasega Inn. $285. http://www.ontarioplanners.on.ca
http://www.cic.envsci.uoguelph.ca Dr. Stewart Hilts
shilts@lrs.uoguelph.ca 905-895-0716 conserve@idirect.com
519-824-4120 claws@lrs.uoguelph.ca
TEN WEEKS TO EFFECTIVE ACTIVISM, begins Mon Oct 23,
7pm, Ottawa. Evening workshop series on effective activism & the
social dynamics of dissidence - from petitions to civil
disobedience. Understanding power; understanding political
action; violence, nonviolence & Satyagraha; struggle; successful
social movements & campaigns; goals & roles as activists;
strategies for resistance; civil disobedience; resistance & the law.
Two sessions per month for five months. For beginners &
experienced activists alike. With Mike Kaulbars of the Peace &
Environment Resource Centre, and others. $0-$50 sliding scale.
174 First Ave. More info/register 613-565-8377 dq430@ncf.ca
[ http://www.perc.flora.org ]
TORONTO MUNICIPAL ELECTION, Oct 23 - Nov 13.
Info on when, where & how to vote can be found at
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/vote2000 or 416-338-1111.
If you do not receive a "vote-at-card" by mail in late
October, call 416-338-1111 to get on the voter's list.
Remember to bring some ID with you when you vote!
* WHISTLEBLOWING, Tues Oct 24, 6-10pm, Ottawa.
Whistleblowers are those who speak out about wrongdoing and
expose government practises that threaten public safety & the
public interest. In many countries, there is legislation to protect
whistleblowers -- in Canada, there is none. Public servants have
been gagged, harassed, mistreated, and retaliated against. Come &
express your support for legislation to protect whistleblowers, who
put their careers on the line to protect the public. With Senator
Noël Kinsella, Deputy Leader of the Opposition; Dr. Shiv Chopra
(Health Canada scientist who blew the whistle on bovine growth
hormone); Jane Akre & Steve Wilson (internationally acclaimed
journalists, who were fired from Fox TV after refusing to falsify a
documentary on the hazards of bovine growth hormone); Andrew
Raven & David Yazbeck (representing several Health Canada
scientists who testified that they have been harassed & retaliated
against for refusing to approve products of questionable safety);
Joanna Gualteiri (a whistleblower in the Department of Foreign
Affairs, who is currently in court related to her allegations of
corruption & waste of public funds); Lewis Clark & Tom Devine,
(Government Accountability Project, Washington, DC); John
Verrall (Food Ethics Council, United Kingdom); Maude Barlow
(Volunteer National Chair, Council of Canadians). Presented by
the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, Council
of Canadians, Sierra Legal Defence Fund, Sierra Club, Canadian
Health Coalition, National Farmers Union, Federal Accountability
Integrity & Resolution. Free, all welcome. Parliament Buildings,
West Block, Room 200. More info: 613-228-6310 x228; media:
613-228-6310 x21 [ background & links:
http://www.trufax.org/research/dissent.html - ed ]
* GENETICALLY ENGINEERED CROPS - FRIEND OR FOE,
FEAST OR FAMINE? Tues Oct 24, 6:45-10pm, Woodstock.
Panel discussion: monoculture vs. biodiversity; GE vs. organics;
corporate monopoly vs. public interest. With Dr. Joe Cummins
(geneticist); Ann Slater (organic market gardener); David Pullen
(BSC., farm manager). Free. Refreshments. At the Womens
Employment Resource Center, 424 Dundas St. More info: Kim
Yardy kimy@execulink.com 519-485-6400 ext. 3320
RECYCLING COUNCIL OF ONTARIO Conference & Trade
Show, Tues-Thurs Oct 24-26, Ottawa. "Strategies for Sustainable
Resources & Products". With Elizabeth May (Sierra Club of
Canada); Susan Strasser (author of "Waste & Want: A Social
History of Trash); Fed. Env't Minister David Anderson (invited);
Ont. Env't Minister Dan Newman (invited). Breakouts: electronics
take back; e-commerce packaging waste; surpassing 50%
diversion; Ontario's Waste Diversion Organization; waste mgt. &
greenhouse gasses; changing global recycling market patterns;
national & internt'l stewardship policy developments; more.
Environment & Human Health - Thurs Oct 26, 9:30-11am. Tour
leading manufacturers & material handlers in the area. Trade show.
Ottawa Congress Centre. $150-$575 - subsidies available for
students & NGO's. http://www.rco.on.ca
http://www.rco.on.ca/intro/upcoming/conference.html
416-960-1025 ext.16 or 18 rcoevents@rco.on.ca
* ONE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL, Tues Oct 24 & Fri Oct 27,
Ottawa. Screenings followed by speakers & discussion. Tues:
globalization / privatization (Genetic Takeover or Mutant Food;
Forest Alert; Fury for the Sound: The Women at Clayoquot;
Showdown in Seattle: 5 Days That Shook the WTO); Fri Oct 27:
globalization / human rights (Life on the Heater; Getting Away
With Murder (US complicity in Columbia); H2O: The Price of
Privatization; Shopping List; Bye Buy World: The Battle of
Seattle; Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square). $6/evening $20/all four
(tickets at the door). Doors open at 5:15pm. Ottawa Public Library,
120 Metcalfe at Laurier. More info: http://www.web.net/~wia
613-238-4659
* CONSERVATION COUNCIL OF ONTARIO, Wed Oct 25,
9am-noon, Toronto. Annual Meeting. Developing the agenda for
the upcoming year, such as: how to de-toxify our garbage; why are
we still planning for highways & sprawl?; ecological integrity of
protected areas; environmental aspects of Ministry Business Plans.
Regular meetings the last Wednesday monthly. See also Nov 6:
"Clean Water for Ontario". All welcome. RSVP cco@web.net
http://www.greenontario.org/cco
* RAISING EXPECTATIONS FOR CORPORATE
RESPONSIBILITY, Wed Oct 25, 9:15am-4pm, Scarborough.
Explore the minimum global expectations being set today for
corporate social & environmental responsibility, as well as a tool
for benchmarking corporate behaviour against social &
environmental criteria. $25 (scholarships available) includes
materials, refreshments & lunch. Mission Centre, Scott Foreign
Mission, 2685 Kingston Road Register/more info: Jennifer Beale
tccrsoc@web.ca 416-923-1758 x225 http://www.corporate-
benchmarks.com (Taskforce on the Churches & Corporate
Responsibility, Global Corporate Responsibility project)
[related site: http://www.corpwatch.org - ed]
* EXPOSURE: ENVIRONMENTAL LINKS TO BREAST
CANCER, Wed Oct 25, 6-9pm, Toronto. One in eight
women will develop breast cancer. Rates are increasing
worldwide - in both women & men. The implications of
pesticides & other chemicals; occupational health
hazards; methods of prevention; environmental justice;
strategies. 6pm: refreshments; 6:30: simultaneous
screenings in English, French, Spanish; 7:30 panel/
group discussion; 8:30 reception. Free, all welcome.
With Dr. Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg, Sat Dharam Kaur,
N.D., Nicole Wirtz & others. Metro Hall, 55 John at King
(St Andrew subway). More info: Women's Health &
Environment Network, 416-928-0880 when@web.ca
Ask about their Resource Guide & Community Handbook.
See also: http://www.stopcancer.org http://agitprop.org/tlc/
http://www.stopcancer.org/conf_ec/transcr/tr_steingraber.html
* ANCIENT FOREST DEFENSE Meeting, Wed Oct 25, 6-8pm,
Toronto. Ontario's old-growth forests need you! Help plan for
October 26th "International Day of Action for Old-Growth
Forests". And hear about the Oak Ridges Moraine campaign. At
the 519 Church St. Community Centre (at Wellesley). eroots@web.net
* THE FUTURE OF THE GREAT APES, Wed Oct 25, 7-8:30pm,
Toronto. Join Dr. Kerry Bowman on an illustrated journey to
Central Africa to explore the threats to gorillas & chimpanzees and
what their extinction will mean to humans. $12/$10 (followed by
wine & cheese reception & silent auction 8:30-10pm, $40).
McLeod Theatre (Medical Sciences Auditorium), King's College
Circle, U of T (Queen's Park or Museum subway). More
info/tickets: 416-962-2346 [related site: http://www.zoocheck.com ]
* ELECTION FEVER - TAKING THE TEMPERATURE OF
THE GTA, Wed Oct 25, 7:30-9:30pm, Toronto. A panel of experts
will put questions to the politicians, followed by questions from
the audience. Waterfront development, the Olympics, housing &
homelessness; amalgamation & downloading & the Greater
Toronto Services Board; environment (transit, traffic, garbage,
urban sprawl). The politicians: David Collenette (Federal Minister
responsible for Transportation & the GTA); Rob MacIsaac
(Mayor, City of Burlington). Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman has so
far declined our invitation. The panel: Brenda Hogg: (Chair,
Ontario Caucus for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
http://www.fcm.ca ); David Lewis Stein (Star Columnist); Punam
Khosla (Co-ordinator Toronto Women's Network); Royson James
(Star Urban Affairs Columnist). Note: forum will be held only in
the event of a federal election call. St. Lawrence FORUM - a
public space for residents to speak out on issues of civic & social
importance. Free. St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. (subway:
King or Union) 416-366-1656 http://www.stlc.com/forums.htm
* HAMILTON MAYORALTY ENVIRONMENT DEBATE, Wed
Oct 25, 7:30pm, Hamilton. Sponsored by Western Lake Ontario
Environmental Coalition & Citizens for a Sustainable Community.
Spectator auditorium, 44 Frid St.
* ACTIVIST SKILLS SERIES, Oct 25 - Nov 16, Toronto. Wed
Oct 25, 7-9pm: Activist Poster Making (maximum 9 people -
please register), OPIRG office, 563 Spadina. Wed Nov 1, 7-9pm:
Public Speaking, International Student's Centre, Cumberland
Room, 33 St. George. Mon Nov 6, 7-9pm: Facilitation &
Consensus, location t.b.a. Tues Nov 7, 7-9pm: Anti-Transphobia
Workshop, Women's Centre, 563 Spadina Ave). Thurs Nov 9,
6:30-9pm: Anti-Racism Session, location t.b.a. Direct Action,
Rights & Solidarity, date & location t.b.a. Thurs Nov 16, 7-9pm,
Media Relations, International Student's Centre, Rose Wolfe
Room, 33 St. George. Free, all welcome. More info: 416-978-7770.
* AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS, Thurs Oct 26, 4-7pm,
Toronto. Metro Hall, rm 308, 55 John (at King), Free, all welcome.
http://www.yorku.ca.org/gtaforum
* BIOMIMICRY - OUR MEANS TO A SUSTAINABLE
FUTURE, Thurs Oct 26, 6-10pm, Toronto. "Biomimicry" is a new
science that studies nature's models - photosynthesis, self-
assembly, natural selection, self sustaining ecosystems - and then
imitates or takes inspiration from these designs & processes to
solve human & environmental problems. It is a survival strategy
for the human race. A rare Canadian appearance of Janine Benyus,
author of "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature". Also,
singer-songwriter Philomene Hoffman; Poco Duet & Greg
Renault. Canadian Institute for Environmental Law and Policy
(CIELAP) 30th annual fundraiser. CIELAP is a charitable research
& education organization known internationally for its leadership
on environmental law & policy in the public interest. $100/$150
(special rates for groups & unwaged). Wetmore Hall, 21 Classic
Ave (Spadina & Harbord). More info/register: Jessica Mendes
416-923-3529 x23 jmendes@web.net http://www.cielap.org
[book reviews at: http://www.cielap.org/whatsnew/events/globe.html
http://www.igc.apc.org/eco-ops/nbl/nbl.6.22.html ]
* PUTTING YOUR GARDEN TO BED, Thurs Oct 26, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Learn how to amend your garden organically to improve
fertility for spring planting and prepare your perennials for the
winter. Free. At Field To Table Centre, 200 Eastern Ave., near
King & Parliament. More info/register: Lauren Baker 416-363-6441 x25
* HUMAN HEALTH & THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION -
THEOLOGY AFTER WALKERTON, Thurs Oct 26, 7:30-9pm,
Toronto. With Thomas Bernard, M.D. (public health risks resulting
from non-ecological approaches to production & consumption);
Brian Gibson, M.D., Ph.D. (environmental, occupational & public
health professor & consultant); Dorothy McDougall, Ph.D.
(Walkerton's implications for religious communities in Canada;
challenging the Church to return to a holistic ecological approach).
$8/$10 at door; students by donation. Father Madden Hall (in Carr
Hall), 100 St. Joseph St. (NW corner of Queens Park East & St.
Joseph. Subway: Museum, Bay or Wellesley). More info/register:
Elliot Allen Institute for Theology & Ecology 416-926-1300 x3408
WHAT'S THE ALTERNATIVE TO THE CORPORATE
AGENDA? Thus Oct 26, 7-9:30pm, Ottawa. What is the
alternative to the erosion of democracy, social justice & the
environment by the forces of neo-liberal, neo-conservative
corporate values? What is the citizens' agenda? Many people say -
Show me what to struggle for, not just against! Come & participate
in the building of an inclusive society. Open discussion; first in a
series. With Tony Clarke. Jack Purcell Community Centre, Elgin
St. More info: Armand Cote beauco@istar.ca Council of
Canadians http://www.canadians.org
* CANADIAN HEALTH FOOD CONVENTION & TRADE
SHOW, Thurs-Sun Oct 26-29, Toronto. Metro Toronto Convention
Centre. More info: Canadian Health Food Association
admin@chfa.ca 905-479-6939 http://www.chfa.ca
* RE-THINKING SCHOOL, Thurs Oct 26 - March 29, 7-9pm,
Toronto. Tired of all the talk about "tougher standards" and "global
education"? What are some alternative models & new ways of
thinking? Monthly lecture-discussion series (last Thurs of each
month) with five of the most provocative voices in education.
Summerhill School; deschooling society; pedagogy of the
oppressed; how children fail; teaching as a subversive activity. At
St. Michael's College, 81 Mary St (Bay subway). $100. More info/
register if possible: Michael Reist 416-926-7254
michael.reist@dpcdsb.org http://www.utoronto.ca/stmikes
[related sites: http://www.life.ca/hs/
http://nav.webring.yahoo.com/hub?ring=hscanada&list ]
* BIOMIMICRY, Fri Oct 27, 2-4pm, Ottawa. Nature, imaginative
by necessity, has already solved many of the problems we are
grappling with. Biomimicry is a rare hopeful note in the modern
chorus of environmental warnings. With author & renowned
lecturer Janine Benyus. Free. Cdn Museum of Nature (auditorium),
240 McLeod. Please RSVP: Lise Belanger 613-992-7184 National
Round Table on the Environment & the Economy
http://www.nrtee-trnee.ca [book reviews at
http://www.cielap.org/whatsnew/events/globe.html
http://www.igc.apc.org/eco-ops/nbl/nbl.6.22.html ]
* CRITICAL MASS RIDE, Fri Oct 27, 6pm, Toronto. Everyone is
invited to join this mass ride, part of a world-wide movement to
celebrate & promote alternative transport. We're not blocking
traffic, we ARE traffic! Bring your bikes, trikes, blades and
scooters. Meet at Yonge & Temperance St. (btwn Richmond &
Adelaide) at 6pm. Free. The last Friday of each month.
416-392-7592 greenspiration@web.ca
[related sites: http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/
http://www.greenspiration.org/ ]
* STOP TORONTO STRIPMINING IN KENYA, Fri Oct 27,
7pm, Toronto. Toronto-based Tiomin Resources Inc. plans to
begin mining in Kenya's Indian Ocean coastal area next year,
threatening the human rights & livelihood of 5,000 Kenyans. A
lively public meeting with two guest speakers from Kenya, Dr.
Willy Mutunga & Haron Ndubi, Leading Human Rights
Lawyers/Activists. See the video "Dongo Kundu" (Red Earth).
Maria A. Shchuka Public Library (Auditorium), 1745 Eglinton
West (1 block East of Dufferin). More info: http://www.ichrdd.ca
(go to 'What's New') Rights & Democracy 514-283-6073;
MiningWatch Canada 613-569-3439; Inter-Church Coalition on
Africa 416-927-1124 x229; Kenyan Community Abroad
http://www.kenyansabroad.org See also: "Sands of Conflict",
Maclean's Magazine, Oct 2.
* ONE CHANCE PARTY/FUNDRAISER, Fri Oct 27, 8pm,
Toronto. Not since Superman discovered a new use for x-ray
vision has saving the planet been so much fun! Several live bands
(acoustic & electric). Dancing. Licensed. All proceeds to Sierra
Club environmental group. $6 door/ $2 students. Bar Code, 549
College at Euclid More info: Steve Morris
ron.burchell.group@sierraclub.org 416-927-8222
http://www.sierraclub.ca/eastern/toronto.html
REBUILDING THE LEFT, Fri-Sat Oct 27-28, Toronto. Aimed at
strengthening & developing anti-capitalist activism &
organization... bringing together trade unionists, feminists, anti-
racists, students, anti-poverty activists, environmentalists, lesbian
& gay activists, and left intellectuals. Endorsed by more than 20
unions, publications & NGO's. Fri 6-9pm; Sat 9am-9pm. 9:30-
11:30am: Anti-Oppression & Anti-Capitalism - making the links;
11:30-1:30: lunch & caucus mtgs; 1:30-3:30pm: Building a
structured movement against Capitalism, challenges &
opportunities; 4-6pm: closing plenary. Free. At OISE Auditorium,
252 Bloor W. (St. George subway). 416-516-2966; 416-736-2100
x22552; 416-324-8437; rebuildingtheleft@yahoo.com
* ELECTORAL REFORM IN CANADA, Fri-Sat Oct 27-28,
Ottawa. Fri 2-6pm; Sat 8:30am-noon. Dunton Tower 2017,
Carleton Univ. More info: http://www.carleton.ca/cre
http://www.carleton.ca/cre/events.html jpammett@ccs.carleton.ca
jvickers@ccs.carleton.ca [613-520-3741]
* RENEWABLE ENERGY & PEOPLE POWER, Sat Oct 28,
9:30-3:30, London. With John Ferguson (Office of the
Environmental Commissioner of Ontario), Karen Gventer
(Citizens for Renewable Energy); Charlie Middleton (Ryerson
University); Lois Corbett (Toronto Environmental Alliance). $40;
$70/couple; $20/age 10 to 16; children free. Upstairs at Loblaws,
1740 Richmond (Masonville Mall). Register/more info: Ziggy
Kleinau 519-795-7725 or Karen Gventer 519-376-3272
cfre@web.ca [ http://www.web.ca/~cfre ]
ANIMAL FACTORY FARMS - EMERGING ISSUES, Sat Oct
28, 9am-4:30pm, Toronto. With Canadian & U.S. experts
including reps from UBC, U. of Guelph, Cdn Food Inspection
Agency, National Farmers Union, Winnipeg Humane Society,
Animal Alliance of Canada, Clayton Ruby. Free; no registration
required. Council Chambers, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W.
at Bay (Queen subway). More info: Stephanie Brown 416-920-
4984 brown@idirect.com [ related sites:
http://www.inforamp.net/~aac http://www.AnimalAlliance.ca
http://www.IFAW.org http://www.alertontario.org
http://www.purefood.org http://www.organicadvocates.org ]
* CLIMATE CHANGE - 3 YEARS AFTER KYOTO, Sat Oct 28,
6:30pm, Toronto. What citizens, consumers & community
organizers can do to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. With
Elizabeth Dowdeswell (mgt. consultant, former United Nations
Environment Program), MP Charles Caccia, Rabbi Gunther Plaut;
Rev. Karen Hamilton; peace activist Shirley Farlinger. Four-course
banquet & silent auction. Fundraiser for the World Federalist
Foundation. $75 ($40 tax receipt). Arts & Letters Club, 14 Elm St.
(Dundas subway). More info/tickets: Paul Dilse
paul.dilse@sympatico.ca http://www.web.ca/~wfcnat/WFC.html
[see also http://www.climatechangesolutions.com
http://www.clickforcleanair.org http://www.climatevoice.org - ed]
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* ONTARIO DIGS HEELS in on Greenhouse Gas Emissions -
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plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that cause global
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* ONTARIO GOVERNMENT GIVEN BAD REPORT CARD ON ENVIRONMENT -
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is in for more environmental crises over the next three years,
thanks to Premier Mike Harris' failure to integrate environmental
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