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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Wed. Nov. 22, 2000
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(A) EVENTS, COURSES, BROADCASTS & LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, Carleton Place,
Minnesota, Cuba, world-wide, and CBC TV broadcast.
SOURCES OPEN HOUSE, Thurs Nov 23, 4-6:30pm,
Toronto. Office warming celebration, bringing together
journalists & people in organizations interested in improving
their media profile. Sources is a Canadian directory helping
journalists, editors & researchers reach experts &
spokespersons on a wide range of topics -- and enabling
associations, businesses & individuals to communicate their
views & expertise to the media. Distributed to 14,000
journalists & communicators across Canada. Also:
Parliamentary Names & Numbers, Media Names &
Numbers, mailing lists, publishing & research services.
489 College, Suite 305, one block west of Bathurst. RSVP if
possible: 416-964-7799 sources@sources.com
http://www.sources.com
* THINKING LIKE A MOUNTAIN, Thurs Nov 23, 6:30pm,
Hamilton. Robert Bateman discusses his experiences & his
new book on environmental philosophy, Art Gallery of
Hamilton. $8. Tickets: 905-527-6610
* TORONTO-DANFORTH ALL CANDIDATES, Thurs Nov 23,
6:30pm. Including the Green Party's Dr. Robert Nevin on issues
that affect residents. Free. Woodgreen Community Centre, 1070
Queen E. (near Pape).
ONE YEAR AFTER SEATTLE: BRINGING THE ECONOMY
BACK HOME, Thurs Nov 23, 7:30pm, Toronto. Discussion
with Globe & Mail columnist Naomi Klein and well-known
political activist & author Helena Norberg-Hodge (Director,
International Society for Ecology & Culture; winner of the
Right Livelihood Award, commonly known as the Alternative
Nobel Prize). Free, all welcome. Hart House Library, Hart
House Circle, U of T (just south of Museum subway, west of
Queens' Park Crescent West at Wellesley).
More info: Graeme Burt graeme_burt@yahoo.com
http://www.isec.org.uk or Catherine Porter
catherine_porter@hotmail.com
* BUY NOTHING DAY, Fri Nov 24. Once, we shopped to
buy what we needed, period. Now that we don't need much,
we shop for other reasons: to impress each other, to fill a
void, to kill time. A mere 20% of the earth's population uses
80% of its natural resources. Over-consumption is killing the
planet. International Buy Nothing Day is a simple idea with
deep implications. It forces us to think about the "shop-till-
you-drop" imperative and its effects on the rest of the world.
Enjoy a break from the shopping frenzy. On the busiest
shopping day of the year, let's send over-consumers a
reminder: they're living off the backs of future generations.
More info: http://www.adbusters.org
http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/
* AFFLUENZA, Fri Nov 24, 7pm, Hamilton. Film screening
to celebrate Buy Nothing Day. A critical look at consumer
society... join us to reconsider the way we buy and waste!
Moulton EMR, McMaster Univ. More info:
parizekm@mcmaster.ca
* INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES IN GLOBAL CONTEXTS,
Fri Nov 24, 6-8pm, Toronto. Booklaunch with editors George
J Sefa Dei, Budd L. Hall, Dorothy Goldin Rosenberg.
RSVP 416-538-0889 adibook@idirect.com Victory Cafe,
581 Markham St. (Bathurst subway)
CRITICAL MASS RIDE, Fri Nov 24, 6pm, Toronto. 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. at 6pm. (btwn Richmond &
Adelaide - near Queen subway). 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/ ]
CANADIAN POLITICAL PARTIES ON CBC TV, Fridays until
the election, approx 10:30-11:30pm. On CBC TV, after the
National news, as a replacement for the Magazine. Hosted
by Avi Lewis. Panel discussion with representatives of a
different political party on each show and possibly other
national commentators, followed by audience questions.
No advance agenda nor screening. AUDIENCE
PARTICIPANTS are needed from the Toronto area.
Interested audience participants call Laurel Rothman
416-595-9230.
RURAL SUSTAINABILITY, Fri-Sat Nov 24-25, 9-4pm,
Carleton Place. Celebration, exposition & exploration of
local, high-tech, low-tech, non-profit, for profit, home-based,
cottage industry, big business, non-business, organic, GE-
free, waste-less, healthy, sustainable living! Pathways to
economic, social & environmental sustainability in small
towns & rural areas. With Wayne Roberts, Larry Onisto, Blair
Voyvodic, MP Joe Jordan, Bob Argue, more. Speakers &
workshops on: win-win-win solutions for agriculture, the
environment & communities; ecological footprints; the
economies of health; the Well-Being bill; climate change &
energy efficiency; teacher training; reducing farm input costs;
local food labelling & marketing; local & international
economies of organics; innovative waste diversion; engaging
governments; manage watersheds that cross numerous
political boundaries; financing. Meet local food producers,
alternative energy & efficiency experts, organizers of
economic development projects from waste and recycled
materials, watershed protection projects, green media,
leading-edge big business, more. The Olde Barracks,
Carleton Place, one hour west of Ottawa. $20. More
info/register: 613-283-3482 kara@rideau.net
613-754-2559 imurray@renc.igs.net
METRO NETWORK FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE, Sat Nov 25,
9:30am-3pm, Toronto. A day of discussion, strategizing,
debate, music, food and fun! AGM. Info tables. MNSJ is a
coalition of groups & individuals dedicated to the promotion
of social & economic justice for everyone in Toronto. Free,
all welcome. Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Rd, just
north of Bloor. More info/register: 416-351-0095 x237
http://www.mnsj.org
ALTERNATIVE HOLIDAY BAZAAR, Sat Nov 25, 10am-4pm,
Hamilton. Items from across the globe, hand-made local
crafts, environmental products, books, clothing, food,
displays from local & international social justice &
environmental organizations. Local musicians. At St.
Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church in Westdale, 2 Bond St N, at
King West. Canadian Crossroads International & the Ontario
Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG) McMaster. More
info: OPIRG McMaster 905-525-9140 x27289
opirg@mcmaster.ca http://mcmaster.opirg.org/
* FEDERAL ELECTION, Mon Nov 27, Canada.
How, when, where to vote: http://www.elections.ca
Many more links in section (B), below.
* GREEN POWER TRADE SHOW, Mon-Tues Nov 27-28,
9am-7pm, Toronto. Switching to green power - replacing
dirty power from coal-fired stations with electricity from clean
energy sources like windmills, solar panels and methane gas
collectors - is an excellent way to combat smog & climate
change. With the Ontario electricity market set to open to
competition in generation by fall 2001, now is the time to lay
the foundation for a vibrant Green Power market. Inviting
municipal governments, corporations, non-profit groups &
individuals to learn how they can help make this happen.
Bringing together Green Power producers, retail marketers,
suppliers, potential Green Power consumers, communities
and co-operatives from across the province. Learn about
current initiatives such as the Toronto Renewable Energy
Co-op. Green Power Information Exchange Network & web
page launch. Don't miss Ralph Torrie's informative &
inspiring "Power Shift" presentation. MONDAY: 9am Trade
Show opens; 10-10:45 media events; 10:45-12:15 "How to
Buy, Develop & Sell Green Power" workshop; 1-3pm Ralph
Torrie "Power Shift: Cool Solutions to Global Warming" multi-
media presentation; 3-5pm exhibitors presentations; 5-7pm
cash bar. TUESDAY: 9am Trade Show opens; 10-10:45
Panel Discussion: Green Power Labelling; 10:45-12:15
Panel Discussion: Perspectives on Green Power Markets; 1-
3pm "How to Buy, Develop & Sell Green Power" workshop;
3-5pm exhibitors presentations; 5-7pm Cash Bar. 7-9:30pm
Ralph Torrie's "Power Shift" at Metro Hall Council
Chambers, 55 John St. (St Andrew subway). *FREE* to the
general public. PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday 10am.
Sheraton Centre Hotel, Queen & Bay, across from City Hall.
More info: Christine Elwell, Sierra Club Eastern Canada 416-
533-5177 scenergy@web.net or Keith Stewart, Toronto
Environmental Alliance 416-596-0660 kstewart@web.ca
http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/green-power/
INDEPENDENT POWER CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW,
Mon-Tues Nov 27-28, Toronto. The leading annual event in
the alternative energy & green power business in Canada. At
the Toronto Sheraton Hotel, 123 Queen W., downtown
Toronto. Trade Show: free with a business card; conference:
$1095. More info: http://www.newenergy.org
Independendent Power Producers Society of Ontario
(IPPSO) 416-322-6549 kevind@ippso.org
***POSTPONED*** EECO 2000 - ENVIRONMENT &
ENERGY & BUSINESS CONFERENCE. Was: Mon-Tues
Nov 27-28. Rescheduled to: Mon-Tues Jan 29-30 2001.
Toronto. More info: GLOBE Foundation
http://www.eeco2000.com http://www.globe.ca
1-800-274-6097 info@eeco.apfnet.org
CITIZENS FOR LOCAL DEMOCRACY, Mon Nov 27,
7:30pm, Toronto. Free. Every Monday. Toronto City Hall
(check at reception for room #), Bay & Queen. More info:
c4ld@yahoo.com 416-977-8736
http://www.geocities.com/c4ld/
* INJURED WORKERS PICKETS, Tuesdays until
Christmas, 11:30am-1pm, Toronto. Protesting unfair
changes to the Workers Safety & Insurance Board that have
come in with the Harris government. At the Ministry of
Labour, 400 University Ave. More info: Union of Injured
Workers 416-785-8787 or 905-387-1894 or 416-461-2411.
* FTAA/SUMMIT OF AMERICAS TEACH-IN, Tues Nov 28,
5pm, Ottawa. It didn't start in Seattle, and it isn't going to end
there either. Looking ahead to Quebec City (April 2001) 492
Tory Bldg., Carleton Univ. Social gathering to follow at
Irene's Pub (885 Bank). More info: 613-520-2757 613-567-
8647. [See Dec 1 listing for background info. Related sites:
http://www.mob4glob.ca http://www.cmaq.net
http://www.oqp2001.org ]
* ONTARIO COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE -
PROVINCIAL MEETING, Tues Nov 28, 7-9pm, Toronto. The
place for progressive groups to meet. Bringing together reps
from major sectors such as housing, poverty, seniors,
students, labour, health & education. Share info on your
projects & find out what others are working on. Childcare
available. Steelworkers Hall, 25 Cecil St. Andrea Calver
416-441-3714
* POWER SHIFT: COOL SOLUTIONS TO GLOBAL
WARMING, Tues Nov 28, 7-9:30pm, Toronto. Energy
efficiency expert Ralph Torrie presents Power Shift, a multi-
media presentation that will inspire politicians, technicians,
educators & individuals alike to move forward and meet
Canada's climate change challenge. Followed by questions
& discussion. Free. Metro Hall, Council Chambers, 55 John
St. (2nd floor) (subway: St. Andrews). Also showing on
Monday at 1pm (see Green Power Trade Show, above).
More info: jabeale@ican.net or Christine Elwell, Sierra Club
Eastern Canada 416-533-5177 scenergy@web.net or Keith
Stewart, Toronto Environmental Alliance 416-596-0660
kstewart@web.ca http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/green-power/
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/climatereports.htm#powershift
http://www.davidsuzuki.org/PDF/powershift11.pdf
(sponsored by Toronto District School Board and Metro
Works & Emergency Services)
* FEDERAL ELECTION RESULTS, THE NDP, THE
WORKERS' MOVEMENT, Tues Nov 28, 7:30pm, Toronto.
Public discussion with NDP candidates Brenda Dolling, Dan
Harris, Willie Lambert, Ali Mallah, Simon Rowland. Socialist
Action Hall, 517 College, room 234 (2 blocks W. of Bathurst).
All welcome. $2 donation. More info: 416-535-8779
* POST-ELECTION REFLECTION & CSJ AGM, Wed Nov
29, 6pm/7:30pm, Toronto. 6pm: Centre for Social Justice
AGM, 489 College, room 302. 7:30pm: "Post-Election
Reflection", moderated by Judy Rebick. Dinner provided
(RSVP). Clearspot Pool Hall, 489 College (lower level, one
block west of Bathurst). More info/RSVP: David Robbins
416-927-0777 x222 http://www.socialjustice.org
* CIELAP AGM, Thurs Nov 30, 6-9pm, Toronto. Canadian
Institute for Environmental Law and Policy, Annual General
Meeting. An opportunity for our friends & donors to discuss
our achievements over the year. Free. All welcome. 1 First
Canadian Place, office of Davies, Ward & Beck (Board
Room 44th Floor). Register: Kumarie Khadoo 416-923-3529
x28 kkhadoo@cielap.org [ http://www.cielap.org ]
* GRASPING GLOBALIZATION, Wed Nov 29, 6:30-8:30pm,
Toronto. What is globalization and why is it happening? How
does trade liberalization play out in less developed
countries? How does it affect education, the environment,
culture, economic development, democratic rights, Canadian
sovereignty? How is globalization affecting you? What are
your concerns, aspirations and visions for society? Everyone
is welcome, but the forum specifically wants to hear from
YOUTH. Secondary School students have been invited to
present conclusions of related projects, or to ask questions
pertinent to on-going class work. With Anna Dashtgard
(Centre for Social Justice); Bill Dymond (Centre For Trade
Policy & Law; MAI Chief Negotiator); Greg Fergus (Dept. of
Foreign Affairs & International Trade; Naomi Klein (author of
No Logo: Solutions for a Sold Planet). A youth-driven
initiative. Free. Also, a GLOBALIZATION PRIMER for
teachers is available by e-mail or fax - pass it along to a
teacher you know. St. Lawrence Centre, 27 Front St. E. (one
block east of Yonge. Subway: Union or King) More info: 416-
366-1656 x274. Primer: Teresa Bellefontaine 416-366-1656
x271 forum@stlc.com http://www.stlc.com/forums.htm
* OAK RIDGES MORAINE & URBAN SPRAWL IN THE
GTA, Thurs Nov 30, 7pm, Toronto. Join the fight to stop
urbanization of the countryside while promoting alternative
development patterns (in the entire Greater Toronto Area)!
Informal meeting of NGOs from across the Greater Toronto
Area - inviting all groups who share our concern. Discuss the
"Take Action Month" campaign for the new year (radio ads,
postering, leafletting, political theatre mailing & phoning
campaign). STORM, Federation of Ontario Naturalists,
Earthroots & others. Metro Hall, rooms 308/309, 55 John at
King (St. Andrew subway). Please RSVP a.s.a.p:
info@stormco.org 416-236-7234 [ http://www.stormco.org ]
* MINING AT MELLON LAKE: HOW PROTECTED ARE
OUR NEW PROTECTED AREAS? Thurs Nov 30, 7-9pm,
Kingston. Just what will a "protected area" protect? Public
meeting to discuss the proposed quarry north of Napanee. If
this mine is approved by the provincial government, it could
set a worrisome precendent for hundreds of other parks &
protected areas in Ontario. Multimedia presentation about
Ontario's newest parks, the mining threat, and the critical
role of the Mellon Lake case. With Paul Leadbitter, Protected
Areas Coordinator, Federation of Ontario Naturalists. Free.
Refreshments. Wilson Room, Kingston Frontenac Central
Public Library, 130 Johnson St. More info: Nancy Bayly
randn@sympatico.ca 613-374-5211
http://www.wildlandsleague.org/mellon.htm or Marney
McDiarmid: opirgkin@web.net
* LIFE UNDER MIKE, Thurs Nov 30, 7pm, Toronto. A
madcap, David & Goliath tale... Mike Harris & the Common
Sense Revolution. Homelessness, foodbanks, weakening of
the labour movement, sweatshops. Interviews with John
Kenneth Galbraith, Charles Kernaghan and Jack Layton.
Music by Dylan & Springsteen. $3/$4/$7. Bloor Cinema, 506
Bloor St. W. (Bathurst subway). 416-516-2330
http://www.bloorcinema.com http://www.guerrillafilms.org
[see also http://www.mikeharrispc.com ]
* THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE, Thurs Nov
30, Fri Dec 1, Mon Dec 4, 7:30pm, Ottawa. Premiere of the
full-length film, narrated by Susan Sarandon & Michael
Franti, documenting the meaning & events of the Seattle
protests. Why did so many youth, labour leaders, human
rights activists, anti-capitalists, developing world activists,
intellectuals, raging grannies, and other concerned
individuals come together? Through extensive on the ground
footage, the film also aims to give an accurate picture of
exactly what happened on the streets. "With beautiful
graphics, a passionate narrative, and stunning writing, it is a
powerful embodiment of the spirit of the protests." - Naomi
Klein. Simultaneous showings in numerous cities throughout
North America. Each Ottawa screening will feature a
speaker who will introduce the film. A discussion will follow
the screening, taking a critical look at the film, the events of
Seattle, what has occured since then, the April 2001 FTAA
meetings in Quebec City. Thurs Nov 30, 7:30pm: Ottawa
Public Library, 120 Metcalfe (with Sherrie Tingley, Centre for
Equality Rights in Housing). Fri Dec 1, 7:30pm: SAW
Gallery, 67 Nicholas (with Angie Freeman, human rights
advocate recently involved in the occupation of a Vieques,
Puerto Rico armed forces training base). Mon Dec 4,
7:30pm: Carleton University Campus, 1125 Colonel By
Drive, Paterson Building, room 303 (with a representative of
Food Action Ottawa). $6/$5 / no one will be turned away for
lack of funds. All proceeds go to the Independent Media
Center-Quebec City in preparation for the April 2001
demonstrations at the Free Trade Area of the Americas
summit. More info: Ottawa Coalition in Support of
Independent Media, Darren darrenoctopus@hotmail.com
613-567-0653 or 613-233-2589
http://www.thisisdemocracy.org http://www.indymedia.org
http://www.quebec.indymedia.org http://www.cmaq.net
[see also related Dec 28 listing (Ottawa) and Dec 1 (Toronto)]
* ECOBUNK 2000 - ENVIRONMENTAL BULL#&$%
AWARDS, Fri Dec 1, 6:30/8pm, Toronto. Reserve your seat
or table now for this highly entertaining & informative event!
For excellence in confusing the public & compromising the
environment. Celebrate attempts by corporations,
government, and public figures to be greedy, not green, by
plucking our environmental heart-strings. Includes a moving
ten-year retrospective - a tribute to the "eco-weenies" of
yore. Don't miss this annual gathering of Toronto's
environmental community. Licensed. Doors open at 6:30,
show starts at 8pm. The Embassy, 16 Phipps (btwn Bay &
Yonge, off Wellesley). $15/$10 students/unwaged. Shelley,
Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) 416-596-0660
http://www.torontoenvironment.org
* SEATTLE TO QUEBEC: CALL TO ACTION & PARTY! Fri
Dec 1, 7pm, Toronto. Find out plans for protesting the FTAA,
share ideas, see great videos, party! What is the FTAA? On
April 20-22, 2001, heads of state from every country in the
western hemisphere (except Cuba) will meet in Quebec City
at the "Summit of the Americas" to finalize a hemispheric
free trade agreement known as the Free Trade Area of the
Americas (FTAA). Think NAFTA on steroids. The FTAA will
create the largest free trade market in the world, and further
the corporate agenda at the expense of workers,
communities, and the environment. People throughout the
Americas are gearing up to challenge & protest this latest
step in corporate globalization, and we need you! We say
that human rights, environmental health & economic justice
must take priority over profits. Governments must listen up &
get the message. The global movement against corporate
rule is growing. We see the protests in Quebec as a way to
build that movement. 7-9pm discussion; 9pm-1am videos,
DJ, party. With Philippe Duhamel (Operation Salami), Patty
Barerra (Common Frontiers). Video screenings: "This is
What Democracy Looks Like"; "Bye-Buy World: The Battle of
Seattle"; "38 Short Films About the OAS"; "Pressure Point".
Free. Cash bar. NOW Lounge, 189 Church (at Shuter). Send
us an e-mail if you would like to be kept posted of our regular
meetings & other upcoming events. More info: Natalie,
Toronto Moblization for Global Justice 416-516-7535
mob4glob@tao.ca http://www.mob4glob.ca [related:
http://www.cmaq.net http://www.oqp2001.org ]
* THE NATURAL STEP, Fri Dec 1, 7:30pm, Belfountain
(Caledon). The Natual Step is a set of guiding principles for
a sustainable society. It is helping hundreds of corporations,
municipalities, government agencies, educational institutions
and non-profit organizations from around the world to
integrate environmental considerations into strategic
business decisions & daily operations. With Steve Hounsell
(Corporate Environment Advisor, Ontario Power
Generation). Doors: 7:30; speaker: 8pm. Belfountain
Community Hall. $5 donation. More info: Nicola Ross,
Caledon Countryside Alliance, 519-927-0548,
http://www.woodrising.com/cca/homepage.htm
http://www.naturalstep.org
* WORLD MARCH OF WOMEN PARTY! Sat Dec 2, 9pm,
Toronto. Celebrate the success of local March activities, the
March on Ottawa, and energize for the continuing struggles
for women's rights. All welcome, free, non-smoking,
refreshments, cash bar. OASIS, 294 College St. (just west of
Spadina). More info: Colleen 416-535-6586
leapfwd@idirect.com
[related: http://www.canada.marchofwomen.org ]
* WHY WOMEN SHOULD ORGANIZE AGAINST THE
FTAA, Sun Dec 3, 4-6pm, Toronto. Presidents and Prime-
Ministers from 35 North & South American countries will sign
the FTAA (Free Trade Area of the Americas) in Quebec City
in April 2001. With Carolyn Eagan, activist & President of
Steelworkers Union Local 8300. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor St
W., room 2-212 (St. George subway). More info: Toronto
Mobilization for Global Justice 416-535-2335 ext 127 or
416-967-0768
* VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, Sun Dec 3, 11:30am-3pm,
Toronto. Participatory report-back & lively debate/discussion
of the Emergency Measures campaign; the politics of law &
order vs. a women's equality agenda; and where to go from
here. Music, food & drink. All welcome; free. St. Lawrence
Hall, 157 King W. (at Jarvis), 3rd floor. More info: Punam
Khosla 416-979-0272, Eileen Morrow 416-977-6619. Cross-
Sectoral Violence Against Women Strategy Group & Toronto
Women's Network torontowomennetwork@on.aibn.com
* CONSERVATION CO-OPERATIVE. This remarkable
development is in Ottawa. Read all about it in CMHC's "Changing
Values, Changing Communities: A Guide to the Development of
Healthy, Sustainable Communities" or at
http://www.conscoop.ottawa.on.ca We're planning a one-day visit
on a Saturday or Sunday in early December, by train, from
Toronto. This would be a good example of what we could do in
downtown Toronto, as an infill, mixed-use, multi-family project.
$122 return adult train fair, if purchased 5 days in advance. More
info: JP Warren jpwarren@interlog.com 416-234-9846
* BLUEPRINT FOR ECO-FARMING, Thurs-Sat Dec 7-9,
Minneapolis, Minnesota. The nation's premier event for
commercial-scale sustainable & organic agriculture.
Acres U.S.A. 800-355-5313 info@acresusa.com
http://www.acresusa.com [see also Ontario's Guelph Organic
Conference, Jan 25-28, 2001: http://www.gks.com/OrgConf/ ]
* NATIONAL-SCALE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE IN
CUBA, Feb 4-13, 2001 (apply before Dec 31, 2000). Support the
only nation-wide Sustainable Agriculture program in the world --
join the 5th annual Sustainable Agriculture delegation to Cuba.
The international community is becoming increasingly aware of
the incredible advances in organic agriculture now underway in
Cuba. Food First/Institute for Food & Development Policy invites
you to learn more about this phenomenon through our Cuban
Organic Exchange Program, which works to connect Cuban
farmers and researchers with other sustainable agriculture
proponents around the world. If you are in the field of sustainable
agriculture as a farmer, researcher, academic, activist or student,
you may be interested in attending our delegation. This nine-day
trip allows agriculturalists from the United States and abroad to
witness first-hand the urban gardens, cooperative and individual
farms, biological control production centers, research centers and
extension agencies that have contributed to the remarkable
transformation of Cuban food production. All delegations are co-
hosted by the Cuban Organic Agriculture Group (GAO), an
affiliation that allows delegates insider access and information.
The cost is $1,400, including round trip airfare from Cancún and
all on-ground costs. Partial scholarships are available towards the
tuition for some applicants. Enrollment is limited; deadline: Dec
31. Info on how to apply: Kristina Canizares kcaniz@foodfirst.org
http://www.foodfirst.org/cuba 510-654-4400
[related Canadian sites: http://www.organicadvocates.org
http://www.cog.ca http://www.foodshare.net ]
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(B) ELECTION ANNOUNCEMENTS & LINKS
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* GREEN ELECTION COALITION - website includes "What you
can do"; "A Call for a Green Election Platform"; more. A coalition
of dozens of groups across Canada. Not affiliated with any
political party. "Percentage of Canadians who feel environment
should be a major priority in this election: 77% (CBC Poll, Oct 2000)"
http://www.greenelection.org
* ELECTION PLATFORMS - ENVIRONMENT REPORT CARD
http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/green-election
http://www.sierraclub.ca/national/green-election/env-report-card-2000.pdf
* 20 STEPS TOWARD A MODERN, WORKING DEMOCRACY
http://www.dwatch.ca http://www.dwatch.ca/camp/twenty.html
* HOW, WHEN & WHERE TO VOTE - Elections Canada
http://www.elections.ca (or call 1-800-INFO-VOTE 1-800-463-6868
7am-1AM eastern, 7 days a week). Most electors must be given
three consecutive hours (off work) to go & vote during polling hours.
http://www.elections.ca
* LIBERAL PARTY: FOR & AGAINST
"For" (official party site): http://www.liberal.ca
And against: http://www.dumpchretien.com
(reasons to dump; broken promises; Chretien speaks;
what needs to be done; more)
* CANADIAN ALLIANCE PARTY: FOR & AGAINST
The party's official site:
http://www.canadianalliance.ca
Sites with critical comment, "actual Alliance quotes" (on Racial
Issues, Immigration, Housing, Medicare), video footage & more:
http://www.straightgoods.com/Steward/001113.asp
http://www.canadianallianceparty.net
http://www.stockwelldaysucks.org
http://www.stockwelldork.com
http://www.daywatch2000.com
* GREEN PARTY OF CANADA http://www.green.ca
http://www.green.ca/english/election_platform_2000.shtml
http://www.green.ca/english/election_platform_2000.pdf
416-929-2397 1-888-6GREEN6 1-888-647-3366
* BLOC QUEBECOIS http://www.blocquebecois.org
* NATURAL LAW PARTY http://www.natural-law.ca
* NEW DEMOCRATIC PARTY http://www.ndp.ca
* PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE PARTY http://www.pcparty.ca
* MORE ELECTION LINKS & RESOURCES:
http://www.planetfriendly.net/election.html
* MORE ELECTION-RELATED LINKS:
http://www.cpj.ca (Citizens for Public Justice)
http://www.clc-ctc.ca (party platforms & issues)
http://www.cupe.ca (party platforms & issue fact sheets)
http://www.nupge.ca (voter's guide; women's voter's guide)
http://www.housingagain.web.net (party platforms under "Alerts")
http://www.canadians.org (voter's guide)
http://www.healthcoalition.org (health care platforms & sample questions)
http://www.caral.ca (Canadian Abortion Rights Action League)
http://www.egale.ca (Equality for Gays and Lesbians Everywhere)
http://www.canadaelection.net
http://www.wildcanada.net (can be customized to an individual riding)
(adapted from the Ontario Coalition for Social Justice's November
e-newsletter. ocsj@sympatico.ca 416-441-3714 )
* YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: talk to your friends &
neighbours; question the candidates at all-candidates meetings;
write letters to the editor; participate in talk radio shows; vote in
newspaper polls. Ask about the growing rich-poor gap, child
poverty, Aboriginal issues, environmental protection, tax cuts.
(from the Ontario Coalition for Social Justice's November
e-newsletter). ocsj@sympatico.ca 416-441-3714
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(C) OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
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* THE FACES OF NEW ECO-ACTIVISM. Explore the evolution
& growth of environmental activism in the fall edition of
Alternatives Journal. From Love Canal to the growing use of e-
activism - comprehensive coverage of this increasingly complex
topic. Including Robert Gibson's "Diversity over Solidarity",
Naomi Klein on "Corporate Vulnerability", and Angela Bischoff &
Tooker Gomberg's "Ten Commandments for Changing the World".
Feature article "Persistence vs. Persistents", on the struggle to
eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs). Also, this year's
undergraduate directory of Canadian Environmental Studies
programmes. Available now in better book & magazine stores, or
by subscription. $6.50/copy; $26.75/year. Current & back issues
can be ordered by mail, phone, fax, email, or online (VISA,
MasterCard). Next issue: "Working Well for the Environment",
including articles & interviews on green work; the shorter work
week; Just Transition; jobs & environment win-win scenarios.
More info: alternat@fes.uwaterloo.ca 519-888-4442
http://www.fes.uwaterloo.ca/alternatives/
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