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[OPIRG-EVENTS] People- & Planet-Friendly update & resend of missing sections (01/01/06)




Greetings -
   It seems the second half of this week's edition was 
   cut off (due to a technical problem). So here's 
   a re-send of the missing portions, plus a number 
   of newly-listed events. Sections B, C & D were also 
   cut off on Wednesday, and are included below.  
             - Peter Blanchard

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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Revised Friday January 5, 2001 
http://www.planetfriendly.net
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& SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS, workshops, courses, festivals, 
films, broadcasts, resources & jobs in Ontario & beyond. 
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*** CONTENTS ***
(A) More January 2001 events, films, broadcasts, courses, links 
(B) Other announcements, resources, links
(C) A CENTURY OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION?
(D) About the People- & Planet-Friendly 

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(A) EVENTS, FILMS, COURSES, BROADCASTS, LINKS 
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* Events in Toronto, Hamilton, Kitchener, Kingston, 
Ottawa, Algonquin, on-line. 

***** NOTE ***** Events that were successfully 
sent in Wednesday's edition have not been repeated 
in this mailing. 

* OPIRG HAMILTON GATHERING & POT LUCK, Tues Jan 9, 
5-7pm, Hamilton. Get re-aquainted with the work of OPIRG 
Hamilton. Find out how you can get active on issues important to 
you. Hear about the work of OPIRG Working Groups like the 
Global Movement to End the War Against Iraq; Mexico; Drum 
Call; Women Against Poverty; Food Not Bombs;  Recycle Cycles; 
Transporation for Livable Communities (TLC); Waste Reduction; 
Fair Trade; RadiOPIRG ; Naturalization & Pesticide. At Togo 
Salmon Hall, room 719, McMaster Univ. All welcome. More info: 
Ontario Public Interest Research Group (McMaster) 905-525-9140 
x27289 opirg@mcmaster.ca  http://mcmaster.opirg.org

* TORONTO MOBILIZATION FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE 
(MOB4GLOB), Wed Jan 10, 7pm, Toronto. General meeting. At 
the Centre for Social Justice 489 College St., 4th floor. 
http://mai.flora.org/forum/  (news on international, WTO, 
environmental, labour & many other issues) 

* KINGSTON GREENS, Thurs Jan 11, 7-9pm, Kingston. Public 
meeting to set up permanent Green Party presence in Kingston 
after our electoral success. Followed by social at Brew Pub. All 
welcome. Free ($10 annually to join Kingston Constituency 
Association) Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Wilson Room 
(Johnson St.) More info: Chris Van der Vyver earth@kingston.net 
613-536-5252 http://www.green.ca  http://greenparty.on.ca 
http://www.canadiangreens.org/kingston/

* SOUTH RIVERDALE ENVIRONMENTAL LIAISON, Wed 
Jan 17 (3rd Wed. of Jan, Mar, May, Sept, Nov), 6-8pm, Toronto. 
For people interested in environmental issues in the South 
Riverdale area. Bringing together residents, community groups, 
Ministry of Environment, Public Health Dept., Planning and 
others. Free. Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E. (east of 
Broadview). More info: Paul Young, South Riverdale Community 
Health Centre paul@srchc.com 416-461-1925 x241 

* A JUST COFFEE - FAIR TRADE - EQUITERRE, Fri Jan 19, 
7:30pm & Thurs Jan 18 - Mon Jan 22, Hamilton/across Canada. 
Interactive slide show presentation: the impact of our consumer 
choices on the lives of producers in developing countries; 
background about fair trade, fair trade in practice in Mexico; 
questions & discussion. Fair trade coffee will be served (bring your 
own reusable mug, please!) Free, all welcome. Also, Equiterre's 
"Faces of Coffee" photo exhibition will be on display in Gilmour 
Hall Council Chambers from 9:30-5pm on Thurs Jan 18, Sat Jan 
20, Mon Jan 22. Part of Equiterre's fair trade educational tour to 20 
cities across central & eastern Canada. CNH B107, McMaster 
University. More info: Terri  liutt@mcmaster.ca [received from 
OPIRG McMaster 905-525-9140 x27289 opirg@mcmaster.ca  
http://mcmaster.opirg.org ]

* FAIRTRADE COFFEE, Wed Jan 24, 7:30-9:30pm, Toronto. An 
evening on Fairtrade coffee with guest speakers Normand Roy, 
recently returned from Guatemala, and Isabelle Saint Germain, 
coordinator of Equiterre's "A Just Coffee" project. Free. 
Alternative Grounds, 333 Roncesvalles Ave. (south of Dundas 
subway). More info: Linda Burnside info@alternativegrounds.com 
416-534-6335 

* FARMAGEDDON, Mon Jan 29, 7-8:30pm, Kitchener. Brewster 
Kneen, author of "Farmageddon" and publisher of "The Ram's 
Horn" newsletter (http://www.ramshorn.bc.ca), will talk about the 
culture of biotechnology - its assumptions (nature is alien & 
hostile, control is the goal), and its objective: restructuring life for 
corporate profit. The safety of the genetically modified organisms 
that are in our everyday food; the role of biotechnology in shaping 
our food system. Pay what you can. Kitchener Public Library 
Auditorium, 85 Queen St. N. (near Weber)  More info: Neill 
Stewart, Kitchener-Waterloo Food Action 
anstewar@fes.uwaterloo.ca 519-742-7092 
NOTE: location of this event may be changing: please see
future editions or contact the organizer before the event.
[Brewster will also be speaking on Fri Jan 26 (7pm) in Guelph, see above].

EECO 2000 - ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY CONFERENCE, 
Mon-Tues Jan 29-30, Toronto. One of Canada's longest running & 
most successful annual conferences on environment & technology. 
This year's focus: the Great Lakes region. Business strategies for 
sustainable economic growth: how companies are incorporating 
new environmental strategies & technologies into their businesses; 
how governments are developing new policy options to meet 
economic & social goals. Tracks: business competitiveness & the 
environment; the digital economy; environment & energy; policy 
instruments across borders. Special sessions: harmonized air 
regulations, harmonized Canada-US regulatory regimes; investing 
in green industries in Ontario & Canada. The FREE public expo 
will showcase major corporations & what they are doing to protect 
the environment: greenhouse gas reduction; toxics mgmt.; water & 
waste mgmt.; air emissions; closed loop systems; environmental 
mgmt.; reporting & stakeholder consultations (free public access 
hours t.b.a.) (full conference $695). At the Westin Harbour Castle 
Hotel (Yonge & Queens' Quay). More info: info@eeco.apfnet.org  
GLOBE Foundation http://www.eeco2000.com  
http://www.globe.ca  800-274-6097.

* HOW TO GET A GRANT, starts Mon Jan 29, on-line. Nine-
week online course on fundraising, for Ontario environmental 
nonprofits. Led by Ken Wyman, one of Canada's foremost 
fundraisers. How to get grants from corporations, foundations, 
governments and a variety of institutional funders. Topics include: 
Are you ready to go for grants?; sources of grants; sponsorships; 
goods & services "in-kind"; research; proposal writing; 
networking; planning for more funding in the future; ethical issues. 
Reading materials, interactive lessons, facilitated listserv 
discussions groups, answers to your emailed questions, optional 
live online discussions, bulletins, detailed guides on key 
fundraising issues, sample letters and online guest experts 
(including funders & fundraising professionals). Full access to two 
online databases of funding sources for the duration of the course: 
the BIG Database and the Canadian Centre of Philanthropy. $65. 
Future courses: fundraising fundamentals, special events, major 
donors, direct mail for small environmental groups, volunteer 
management, public education. Complete course description & 
registration info: http://www.greenability.org/coursetxt.htm  
bubelis@sympatico.ca  http://www.greenability.org

* HEALTH & AIR QUALITY, Mon-Tues Jan 29-30, Ottawa. 
Interpreting Science for Decision Makers. Implications of health 
effects research for policy decisions on particulate matter. Ottawa 
Congress Centre. $375. asmitche@uwaterloo.ca 
http://www.neram.ca/Pages/newsevents/newsevents.htm

ENVIRONMENT & HEALTH COURSE, Tuesdays Jan 30 - Apr 
24, 6-9pm, Toronto. Education for social & ecosystem healing. 
Understanding the links between environment & health is critical 
to our survival & well-being. A down-to-earth, activism-oriented 
course for community health workers, health professionals, 
educators, labour activists, environmentalists, community 
organizers, policy makers, economists, parents/grandparents, 
youth. Different instructors (and videos) each week. $375 (limited 
scholarships for students, seniors, low/unwaged). OISE, 252 Bloor 
W (St. George subway). More info/register: 416-928-0880 
when@web.ca [related website: http://www.stopcancer.org (and 
many others) -ed ]

ONTARIO COALITION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE - 
PROVINCIAL MEETING, Tues Jan 30, 7pm, 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  http://www.ocsj.ca

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENDA, Wed Jan 31, 
4pm, Toronto. "Unfinished business", with Elizabeth Doweswell, 
Former Executive Director, United Nations Environment Program. 
Free; all welcome. Room 2093, Earth Sciences Centre (Huron & 
Bancroft), U of T. More info: Mona El-Haddad 416-978-6526 
m.elhaddad@utoronto.ca  http://www.utoronto.ca/env/seminars.htm

* SCIENCE & THE PUBLIC GOOD, Fri Feb 16, 8:30am-5pm & 
7:30-10pm, Ottawa. The impact of genetic engineering on food, 
people & the planet. Day: four panel discussions with moderator 
Rod MacRae (Ph.D., food policy analyst, former director, Toronto 
Food Policy Council). Faulty Assumptions & Misguided 
Applications of Genetic Engineering, with Ann Clark (Ph.D., 
Professor of Plant Agriculture, U. of Guelph); Susan Bardocz 
(Ph.D., former head of research unit, Rowett Research Institute, 
U.K.); Julie Delahanty (Rural Advancement Foundation 
International (RAFI)); Warren Bell, (MD, CM, CCFP, practicing 
physician, President of the Canadian Association for Physicians & 
the Environment (CAPE)). Ecological & Health Risks of Genetic 
Engineering, with Doreen Stabinsky (Ph.D., Council for 
Responsible Genetics (CRG)); Michael Hansen (Ph.D., research 
associate, Consumer Policy Institute); Leanne Simpson (Ph.D., 
Director of Indigenous Environmental Studies, Trent Univ.) Sound 
Science? with Katherine Barrett (Ph.D., Science & Environmental 
Health Network (SEHN)); Elisabeth Abergel (Ph.D., 
Biotechnology Policy Analyst) Public Interest or Commercial 
Interest? (Whistle Blowing) with ˇrp·d Pusztai (Ph.D., former, 
Senior Research Fellow, Rowett Research Institute, U.K.); Michele 
Brill-Edwards (MD, FRCPC, Deparment of Paediatrics, U. of 
Ottawa); Edwin Daniel (Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Medicine, 
McMaster University and Chair, Working Group on Genetics & 
Biotechnology, Science for Peace, U of T. Evening: Maude Barlow 
(Volunteer Chair, Council of Canadians); Ann Clark (Professor of 
Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph); Shiv Chopra (Veterinary 
Drug Evaluator, Health Canada); Margaret Haydon (Veterinary 
Drug Evaluator, Health Canada); Ralph Nader (renowned 
consumer advocate & U.S. presidential candidate). $10-$25. More 
info/register: Council of Canadians 1-800-387-7177 x250  
613-233-4487 x250 inquiries@canadians.org http://www.canadians.org

* WINTER WILDERNESS GETAWAY, Fri-Sun Feb 16-18, 
Algonquin Park. A three-day outfitted outing with the Sierra Club. 
Accomodations in log cabin (with hot showers and sauna); all 
meals provided. Optional activities include dog sledding, X-
country skiing, snow shoeing (rental fees vary). Multiple levels of 
difficulty. Purpose: to get out of the city and appreciate these super 
winter conditions! Location: Surprise Lake, in the northwest corner 
of Algonquin Park. Base Price: $188.27 (incl. accom, meals). $50 
deposit guarantees spot. More info / register ASAP: Christine 
Thuring cthuring@hotmail.com 416-960- 9606 Full details: 
http://www.sierraclub.ca/eastern

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(B) OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS & RESOURCES
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* GOVERNING BY HARRISMENT. The Premier's disdain 
for truth, debate and the disadvantaged adds up to a sad and 
tawdry legacy for Ontario. Cover story from Eye magazine
(Dec. 28, 2000) by former Mayor of Toronto John Sewell. 
http://www.eye.net/eye/issue/issue_12.28.00/news/harris.html

* TEN ACTIVISTS WHO PROVED WE CAN ALL MAKE A 
DIFFERENCE http://www2.myto.com/community/fs.cfm?id=594486

* TWO CLICKS TO A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT - Visit 
www.EcoAction.ca to let your government know what you think 
they should be prioritizing. Things like: human health; clean air;
reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; protection of our natural 
heritage; saving money through improved energy efficiency; 
promoting healthy, economically viable and environmentally 
sound initiatives, such as research and development for renewables 
(instead of subsidizing the sales of fossil fuels). 2 clicks and 60 
seconds is all it takes! http://www.EcoAction.ca

* ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY MPs IN OTTAWA - If 
you're looking for support for a federal environmental initiative, 
try one of these MPs, who have a good green record: Liberals: 
Charles Caccia (Davenport), Aileen Carroll (Barrie-Simcoe-
Bradford), Sheila Copps (Hamilton East), Joe Jordan (Leeds-
Grenville), Gar Knutson (Elgin-Middlesex-London), Clifford 
Lincoln (Lac St. Louis), Steven Owen (Vancouver-Quadra), Karen 
Kraft Sloane (York North); NDP: Rick LaLiberté (Churchill 
River), Peter Stouffer (Sackville Mosquodoboit), Svend Robinson 
(Burnaby-Douglas); BQ: Jocelyn Girard-Bujold (Jonquiere); PC: 
John Herron (Fundy-Royal) Government of Canada: 
http://www.canada.gc.ca  http://www.parl.gc.ca  [thanks to Laura 
Telford, Canadian Nature Federation; adapted from Guy Dauncey's 
monthly Econews e-newsletter http://www.earthfuture.com  
guydauncey@earthfuture.com ] [for "big-G" Green candidates &
policies, see: http://www.green.ca ]

* THE CASE AGAINST GENETICALLY ENGINEERED FOOD 
Excellent article with extensive references & links. "Genetically 
engineered food: Who needs it? The multinational biotechnology 
companies, backed by bought-and-owned politicians, would like us 
to think we all do. They are spending millions of dollars of private 
and taxpayers' money on public relations drives convincing us that 
we will be worse off unless we embrace genetically modified food." 
Why? What's the other side to the story? See:  
http://www.nutrinews.com/public/showarticle.cfm?ObjectID=
15557691-BE38-4F4B-A29EE688ED9EB07D

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(C) CENTURY OF ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION
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Let Us Declare a Century of Ecological Restoration
By Guy Dauncey

In 1950, the historian AJP Taylor spoke for many when he wrote: 
"In the first half of the century Western man has achieved every 
ambition which he set before himself since the Renaissance. He 
has conquered  space, disease, pov
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