AlkalizeForHealth | *** * TOP 5 LIES ABOUT THE WAR. "How many people do you know who claim to be sceptical, who pride themselves on their distrust for authority, who like to pretend that they're wise to the ways of the world -- and then, every time there's a war, they swallow the lies of the government with all the gullibility of a three-year-old child in the lap of a department store Santa Claus? Don't fall into that trap yourself! Learn to identify and refute official misinformation when you see it. Let's count down some of the common misconceptions about this war: http://mai.flora.org/forum/31384 or:
http://www.spectrezine.org/war/Top5lies.htm
* MORE ON THE WAR & PEACE & CIVIL RIGHTS
After our recent special edition, several of you sent in links to be added. Here they are:
Noam Chomsky on "The New War Against Terror"
http://www.zmag.org/GlobalWatch/chomskymit.htm
The Activist Magazine
http://theactivist.org
Revolutionary Assoc. of the Women of Afghanistan
http://www.rawa.org
Defence of Canadian Liberty
http://www.canadianliberty.bc.ca
[Helps you e-mail or phone the cabinet minister of your choice about your concerns on bill C-36. Or, to find out who your MP is and his/her contact info, call 1-800-677-3355. All you need is your postal code. - ed]
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PEOPLE- & PLANET-FRIENDLY Events, Resources, Jobs & Fun
http://www.planetfriendly.net people@planetfriendly.net
(revised Wednesday November 21, 2001)
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A free weekly e-newsletter of peace, sustainable living, environmental & social justice events, workshops, courses, festivals, films, broadcasts, resources & jobs in Ontario & beyond. Please PASS THIS ON or post in your workplace or neighbourhood!
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(A) The Editor's Corner
- A NATION OF SHEEP?
- Links Directory - War, Civil Rights, Peace, Democracy
- Donation Drive Update
(B) EVENTS, Films, Broadcasts, Courses, Links
(C) JOBS, Apprenticeships, Volunteering
(D) ANNOUNCEMENTS, Launches, Resources, Links
(E) About the People- & Planet-Friendly
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Submissions: http://www.planetfriendly.net
In order by date. New/modified listings since last week's edition: *
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(A) THE EDITOR'S CORNER
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A NATION OF SHEEP?
After I sent out yesterday's edition on the erosion of civil rights in Canada - and our role in the war - a friend asked whether the quotes on the Nazi holocaust were really appropriate.
Well, it's not my role to judge - I'm here to provide a variety of listings of interest to you. But given the millions of deaths in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere, questions need to be asked. Are we doing the right thing? Could there be more to the "War on Terrorism" than meets the eye? What is the "War on Drugs" really all about? "Protecting Democracy"? Who is protecting what from whom - and using what methods?
Some people *are* asking questions.
"WHY ARE WE DESPISED? ... There could be about
5,000 deaths from the horrific events in NYC. ... The
same level of human loss would have to happen in the U.S.
ONCE EVERY MONTH, ALL YEAR LONG, FOR OVER
FIFTEEN YEARS, for the death toll to match what U.S.
policies have imposed on Iraq." **
- http://www.whoseflorida.com/why_despised.htm
[emphasis added]
There are many other voices, on a variety of websites and e-mail lists. You can find them if you know your way around, or if you have a starting place such as the People- & Planet-Friendly.
But why aren't these questions being asked in more prominent places? Why aren't they front-page news? It begs the question: just who *is* the media serving? And government. And corporations. Are they serving people and the planet? Or are they only serving each other - an incestuous tangle of vested interests, a tragic short- circuit in the system, a leaden inertia refusing to budge? At what point, as society deteriorates and the planet crumbles, will they realize that they are failing to serve even themselves?
"When we all think alike, nobody thinks very much.
This applied to Germany under Hitler - and it applies
to North America under Capitalism." - Wilfred Bricker
So how did we let things get so bad? Softened by material comfort, have we forgotten our roles as citizens? Hoping that government would take care of things, have we given away our responsibilities - and lost our control? Seduced by the American Dream, have we let greed and habit overcome our common sense? Hypnotized and disheartened by the media ...have we given up on life?
I saw a T-shirt the other day. It carried an American flag, where the stars had been changed into tiny white fighter planes, the stripes into rifles. The caption was: "Nation of Sheep. Owned by Pigs. Ruled by Wolves". Unfair, perhaps, to single out the US in this way. But it's a striking vision. If we look in the mirror, can we see ourselves?
If we ask the right questions we might find the answers. What is happening in society today? What is money, and how can it be made to serve the individual without destroying the commons? What things are happening out of sight and out of mind, that could come back to haunt us? What are our dreams? And what are our real needs, if we want to be around for a while?
There are a lot of questions, and none of us can answer them all alone. If you haven't read yesterday's edition, do spend some with it. Read the quotes. Visit it on the website, and follow the links. Print off some pages that scare you - and some that inspire. Discuss them with those who share your views and those who don't. We're all in this together. Learn about it, communicate it, act on it.
As the Greek orator Cicero said 2,000 years ago, "freedom is participation in power". Without power, we are all slaves. To find the power we need, we must listen to ourselves and to each other, very carefully. We must study society, economics and nature with a renewed interest and an open mind. And we must put in place systems that ensure that power never again gets into the hands of a few.
In times of change there is enormous opportunity for both good and bad. But with hope and good will, good things will come.
- Peter Blanchard
www.planetfriendly.net
NOTE: Yesterday's special edition has been uploaded to the web, for easy surfing.and printing. Watch for more in future editions. http://www.planetfriendly.net/rights.html
** Total embargo-related deaths in Iraq, according to
New Internationalist Magazine, as of 1998: 1,060,960
"UNICEF's figures are similar if not worse"
http://www.cam.ac.uk/societies/cuai/iraq/ongoing.htm
http://www.planetpapers.com/Assets/3047.php
[to find figures for American military, covert & embargo
actions in many other countries, see the links below]
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WAR, CIVIL RIGHTS, PEACE,
DEMOCRACY - LINKS DIRECTORY
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AMERICAN WARS, COVERT ACTION, FOREIGN POLICY
http://www.covertaction.org
http://www.covertactionquarterly.org
http://www.zmag.org - over 180 articles on War & Terror; much more
http://www.kersplebedeb.com/shop/7.htm - Nation of Sheep T-Shirt
CIVIL RIGHTS & HUMAN RIGHTS
http://www.ccla.org - Canadian Civil Liberties Association
http://www.cdn-hr-reporter.ca
http://www.civilrights.org
http://www.hrweb.org
http://www.planetfriendly.net/rights.html#resources
DEMOCRACY WATCH
http://www.dwatch.ca - Democracy Watch
Twenty Steps Toward a Modern, Working Democracy
http://www.dwatch.ca/camp/twenty.html
http://dem101.org/script.htm - Democracy 101
www.geocities.com/c4ld/ - Citizens for Local Democracy (Toronto)
CORPORATE WATCH
http://www.corporatewatch.org - Corporate Watch
http://www.corporations.org - Corp. Accountability Project
MEDIA WATCH
http://www.mediachannel.org
http://www.mediawatch.com
http://www.fair.org
http://www.adbusters.org
http://www.cjfe.org
ALTERNATIVE / INDEPENDENT MEDIA
http://www.journalismnet.com/alternate/
http://www.rabble.ca
http://www.straightgoods.com
http://www.zmag.org
PEACE & NON-VIOLENCE
http://www.acp-cpa.ca - Canadian Peace Alliance
http://www.ploughshares.ca
http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/coat/ (Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade)
http://www.pbs.org/weta/forcemorepowerful/ (Non-Violence)
http://www.nonviolence.org
http://www.nonviolence.org/links.htm
http://www.peacemagazine.org
http://www.tolerance.org
http://www.alternatives.ca
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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DONATION DRIVE UPDATE
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It's two and a half weeks since we sent out an appeal for donations. So far over eighty people and organizations have donated from five to a hundred dollars each. Things have been so busy I don't yet have a total - I will next week! But I know we're well on our way to our goal of $5,000.
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(B) EVENTS, FILMS, COURSES, BROADCASTS, LINKS
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* Events in Toronto, Richmond Hill, Alton, Hamilton, Guelph, Waterloo, Parkhill, Trenton, Kingston, Stittsville, Ottawa. Also: radio, TV & web broadcasts
* THE URBAN FOREST - What Is It To You? Why Do We Need It?
Thurs Nov 22, 8am-5pm, Toronto. Intro to the Urban Forest; the Mature City perspective; can we have a real forest in an urban setting?; replacing/renewing the urban forest; perspective of the non-landowner; how to involve your community; how to use radio/TV personalities to help; the cemetery as an arboretum; urban ravines, are we losing them?; MNRdistrict foresters perspective; how much do you value your urban forest?; open panel discussion; where do we go from here? 4-5pm: AGM & social. $120/$80 seniors/$30 students. Black Creek Pioneer Village (Steeles & Jane). Info/register: Philip van Wassenaer theforestis@home.com 905-274-1022 (Ontario Urban Forest Council) [related: http://www.leaftoronto.org
http://www.urbanforest.org
http://www.fuf.net/newsite/index.html
http://www.nanps.org ]
NATIONAL HOUSING STRATEGY DAY,
Thurs Nov 22, noon-3pm, Toronto. (1) Homeless Memorial & Community Meal, Church of the Holy Trinity (just behind the Eaton Centre), at noon. (2) Proclamation of the Day, Nathan Phillips Square, Queen & Bay, 2-3pm. With Naomi Klein, Jack Layton, Cathy Crowe, the HERE choir. As the federal-provincial-territorial housing ministers prepare for a special meeting Nov 28-30 in Quebec City, it is critical that we voice our concerns that the ministers uphold their promises -- and deliver a new federal affordable housing program now. Free. Info: Musonda Kidd tdrc@web.net 416-599-8372 (Toronto Disaster Relief Committee)
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IN ONTARIO,
Thurs Nov 22, 4pm, Toronto. Exploring Growth Management Roles In Ontario, a GTA Forum with David Hardy (Ontario Professional Planners Institute); Melanie Hare (Urban Strategies Inc.); Larry Bourne (CUCS, U of T); Loretta Ryan. Toronto Archives Auditorium, 255 Spadina Rd., one block north of Dupont subway. Info: Frances Frisken ffrisken@yorku.ca 416-480-2313 http://www.yorku.ca/gtaforum/
OAK RIDGES MORAINE Open House & Info Session,
Thurs Nov 22, 5-9:30pm, Richmond Hill. Open house & info night on the newly-announced "Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan". Join us as experts analyze the strengths and weaknesses of this historic document. This is YOUR chance to question the experts on how well the Plan protects the Moraine's environment and whether it lives up to its goals. Also, fascinating displays of the Moraine's history, the 12-year battle to save it, stunning aerial photos, detailed maps, more. Learn how you can help improve the Moraine Plan, before public commentary ends Dec. 3! Free shuttle bus leaving downtown at 5 & 6pm. Open House: 5-7:30pm, Info Session 7:30-9:30pm. Free. Premier Ballroom, 9019 Leslie St. (2 blocks north of Hwy 7). Info: Joel Ornoy joelo@ontarionature.org 416-444-8419 x273 http://www.ontarionature.org (Federation of Ontario Naturalists) http://www.stormco.org
STORMY WEATHER: 101 Solutions To Global Climate Change,
Thurs Nov 22, 7pm, Toronto. All around the world, global climate change is threatening the stability of forests and farms, communities and ecosystems. It is the largest environmental crisis the world faces, and requires urgent solutions, before the warming gets out of control. Guy Dauncey is author of the new book "Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change", which has been receiving rave reviews for the clarity and detail with which it lays out the problem and describes the solutions for every level of society, from families, schools, and cities, to corporations and national governments. He is a powerful, incisive public speaker, who is known for his determined optimism in our ability to solve the climate crisis we collectively face. Free. Toronto City Hall, Members' Lounge, Queen & Bay. Info & interview requests: Tooker Gomberg 416-532-3939. [Guy's website: http://www.earthfuture.com ] [see also Alton Nov 23; Kingston Nov 26; Waterloo Nov 27]
YOUTH & MEDIA,
Thurs Nov 22, 7-9pm, Toronto. How youth are making sense of their cultural experiences, including Britney, Snoop & Harry Potter. With media experts Kathleen McDonnell (Kid Culture, Honey, We Lost the Kids) & Geoff Pevere (Prime Time, Mondo Canuck, Toronto Star film critic). $10/free for members. Streetfront shooting environment of the ChumCity Bldg., 299 Queen W. (at John). Info: baduncan@interlog.com 416-233-8282 http://www.aml.ca (Assoc. for Media Literacy)
* CARING FOR OUR SWEETWATER SEA:
The Politics of Water In Toronto, Thurs Nov 2, 7:30-9pm, Toronto. What is our role, as individuals & community members, to improve Lake Ontario water quality? With Lois Corbett (former executive director, Toronto Environmental Alliance). TEA developed a five-year clean water campaign, and recently provided input to the provincial government's new clean water regulations. $5.
Civic Garden Centre, 777 Lawrence E. (at Leslie).
Info: 416-397-1340
HEAD TO THE OUTPOST - Pollution Probe Fundraiser,
Thurs Nov 22, doors open 8pm, Toronto. An exploration of sound, art & technology... invigorate your senses and enter the next realm of ideas... a multi-sensory encounter that promises to entice & challenge people, musically, visually, intellectually, socially. Great music. Narrative explorations. Interactive kiosks. Live video & DJ's. Proceeds to Pollution Probe. Roxy Blu, 12 Brant (near King & Spadina). $12/$15 at door. Advance tickets:
tickets@outpost42.com Info: http://www.outpost42.com
scout@outpost42.com [ http://www.pollutionprobe.org ]
BUY NOTHING DAY,
Fri Nov 23, worldwide. Bush, Blair, Chretien and other world leaders are a one-note choir these days. "Shop!" they cry. "Shop like you've never shopped, shop like you're not already sinking in personal debt. Shop because at this time of crisis your country needs you to. Shop because the economy - and hence the whole world's economic well-being - is at stake." [...but...] A mere 20% of the earth's population uses 80% of its natural resources. Over-consumption is killing the planet. We shop to impress each other, to fill a void, to kill time. We are living off the backs of future generations. What do you think? Take the Tour; join the Buy Nothing Day Debate; download posters, website banners, radio & TV spots; organize your community!
http://www.adbusters.org
MULTI-FAITH VIGIL For Peace & Justice,
Fri Nov 23, noon-1pm, Toronto. Join us as we hold vigil, hand out flyers, and urge our Government to cease involvement in attacks on Afghanistan and to instead take political, economic & legal action to address the root causes of terrorism. Free. NW corner Bay & King. Info: Michael Polanyi m.polanyi@utoronto.ca 416-690-0079
http://myto.com/groups-fan actionfaith@hotmail.com
416-760-6543 (Faith & Action Network)
* CHALLENGING RACIAL BARRIERS IN JOURNALISM,
Fri Nov 23, 5-9pm, Toronto. With Cecil Foster, Nicholas Keung, Suhana Meharchand, Indira Naidoo-Harris, Raheel Raza. Free, all welcome. Gallery, Ontario Heritage Cente, 8 Adelaide E. (King subway). Info: 416-504-1645 pwac@web.net
http://www.web.net/~pwac (Periodical Writers Assoc. of Canada)
* ALTERNATIVE GROUNDS CRAFT FAIR,
Fri Nov 23, 6-9:30pm, Toronto. With Victor Sanchez, guitarist. Alternative Grounds Coffee House, 333 Roncesvalles (south of Dundas West subway). Info: Miriam or Rebecca, 416 534-5543 [ http://alternativegrounds.com ]
* OIL, WAR & RACISM: From Colombia To The Middle East,
Fri Nov 23, 7pm, Toronto. With Winnie Ng (Canadian Labour Congress); Manuel Rozental (co-founder, Canada Columbia Solidarity Campaign); Amir Hassanpour (Asst. Prof., Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations, U of T); Iliam Burbano & Sheila Wilmot (community anti-racist & international solidarity activists on organizing & resistance). OISE, 252 Bloor W. rm 2-214 (St. George subway). Info: 416-929-1834 mingacolombia@yahoo.ca
STORMY WEATHER: 101 Solutions To Global Climate Change,
Fri Nov 23, 7:30-10:30pm, Alton (in the Caledon Hills). Guy Dauncey, author of the book "Stormy Weather", will explain how the planet got so over-heated and then relate some of the 101 solutions that will help cool things down. Ever the optimist, Guy believes we can turn our collective fate around and make it through the 21st century. His book is a guide on how to do it. Experts from around the globe tell us that global climate change is the greatest threat facing humanity. Yet governments fail to implement even the most rudimentary programs and policies that would not only combat global warming, but would result in new, greener business opportunities. This presentation is especially designed for those of us who aren't willing to wait for governments to do something to curb global warming. Guy will present a plethora of ideas, backed up by facts and figures, about what we can do personally and what each of us can encourage governments, businesses and utilities to do. All welcome. $5 donation at the door. Copies of Guy's book will be on sale. At the SGI Canada Caledon Centre for Culture & Education, 20490 Porterfield Rd. (Regional Road 136), north of Alton. Info: Nicola Ross cca@woodrising.com 519-927-0548 http://www.woodrising.com/cca/homepage.html (Caledon Countryside Alliance) [NOTE: Guy will also be part of a panel at the Green Power show, Tues Nov 27, 10:30am "Accelerating Renewables for Climate Change Solutions"]
* ONTARIO COMMON FRONT,
Sat Nov 24, Guelph. We certainly have stopped the retreat. Where to go from here? Organizing meeting of all Common Front organizers and friends. Call for location & time. Billeting available. Info/RSVP if possible: gan@dojo.tao.ca 519-763-7138 [related: http://www.ocap.ca ]
* GET BIG & GET VULNERABLE,
Sat Nov 24, live radio & web broadcast. For decades economists told farmers to "get big or get out!" And so farms got very big and 4.5 million farmers got out of farming. But what economists neglected to say was that the bigger our farms get, the more vulnerable we become! Conversation with writer & researcher Dr. Rocco Casagrande, and host Michael Olson. How consolidation of producers has increased the vulnerability to biological terrorism; which groups would possibly exploit these vulnerabilities; and what can be done to protect the food chain from terrorism. Live questions & comments from listeners: call 831-479-1080 or 831-477-1340. This is being broadcast on radio in California and on the web (live or archived for your convenience). 9am Pacific / noon Eastern. AM 1080 & 1340 &
http://www.planetfriendly.net/food.html ]
MEASURING OUR IMPACT On The Earth,
Sat Nov 24, 9am-4pm, Hamilton. Public lecture & workshops with Dr. William Rees, founder of ecological footprint analysis and one of Canada's best-known environmentalists. 9:30am: presentation by Dr. Rees. 11:30am: Hamilton's Footprint. 12:30pm vegetarian lunch for registered participants; 1:15-3:45pm: workshops: calculating Hamilton's footprint; footprints & community planning; lowering your personal footprint; voluntary simplicity. Pre-register if you wish to attend workshop(s). Free. First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St. S. Info/register on-line: Citizens for a Sustainable Community contactus@sustainablehamilton.org 905-664-8796
overhead transparencies & slides also available:
http://www.newsociety.com/ ]
ECOLOGICAL FARMERS' RURAL WATER QUALITY
Symposium & AGM, Sat Nov 24, 9:30am-3:30pm, Parkhill (NW of London). "Rural Residents Working to Preserve Water Quality". Ecologically-minded farmers compare notes & experiences; consumers & farmers to meet and discuss food & agriculture issues. Speakers on nutrient management legislation & small farms; what is a healthy stream; the Growing Organic Agriculture project. The ever popular Farmers' Forum to end the day. Also, a leisurely lunch & small trade show. Childrens program (register 519-393-6855). All welcome. $15/$20 incl. lunch. West Williams Township Hall, 5.5 km SW of Parkhill on Hwy. # 7. Info: Ann Slater aslater@quadro.net 519-349-2448
* COALITION AGAINST WAR & RACISM - Mass Rally,
Sat Nov 24, 1pm, Toronto. In front of the US Consulate, University Ave. btwn Queen & Dundas. With speakers Martin Bracey & Amandeep Panag. Info: CAWR_Toronto@yahoo.com 416-760-6574
LIVING IN HARMONY,
Sun Nov 25, 11am-1pm, Toronto. Aboriginal peoples traditionally lived alongside animals in a way that few North Americans understand today. D'Arcy Rheault, specialist in Anisninaabe philosophy & culture, will explain how Aboriginal peoples respect & protect the animals that provide them with food, clothing, and shelter. For families with children aged 6-12. In the Hands-on Biodiversity Gallery. $5 with museum admission. Register by Nov. 24. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen's Park. Info/register: Amanda amanda@rom.on.ca 416-586-5730
http://www.rom.on.ca/
FRIENDS OF THE DON EAST Annual General Meeting,
Sun Nov 25, 5-9pm, Toronto. With Frank Kershaw (director, Toronto Parks & Recreation) on plans for the future park enhancements in the Don Valley. Also: Another Yard for the Don awards ceremony, more. Starts with a potluck supper at 5pm. Free. East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. Info: Erica Wilson ecoerica@hotmail.com 416-410-7153 http://www.web.ca/~fode
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"Protest, diversity & debate are NOT destabilizing for society. Local democracy is NOT inefficient. Suppression, oppression, and centralisation of control are the true 'subversive' forces."
- Wilfred Bricker
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* YOUTH CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL - Slide Show & Presentation,
Mon Nov 26, 6-8pm, Toronto. If you are aged 18 to 30, adventurous and motivated, then join an international team and travel to remote regions of Nicaragua, Vanuatu, Costa Rica and Guyana. Work overseas for five to ten weeks, with local people, on powerful community-based projects. Does community development, adventure, travel, culture and leadership sound exciting? Want to learn more? Come to a slide show presentation by a recent participant and hear personal stories from the field. Free. Youth Challenge Office, 20 Maud, #305 (off Richmond, 2 blocks west of Spadina). Info: Shanna Howson yciclass@web.ca 416-504-3370 ext.314 http://www.yci.org (Youth Challenge International)
* CLIMATE CHANGE: Why Is It Happening? What Can We Do?
Mon Nov 26, 7pm, Kingston. With Guy Dauncey, author of "Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change". [see description in Toronto listing, Nov 22]. Biosciences Complex, Queens University, Kingston. Info: Chris Vande Vyver, 613-536-5252 [Guy's website: http://www.earthfuture.com ]
* WE PAY, THEY PROFIT - Public Forum,
Mon Nov 26, 7:30pm, Toronto. An evening of laughter, learning & solidarity. With political comedian Greg Malone, plus reps from the front lines of many struggles to keep our services in public hands: health, electricity, water, education, prisons, municipal services. The private market is on the prowl, eager to take over many of our public services. Assaults on many fronts are occurring; we have built a coalition to fight back. We are defending public services on the basis of public health & safety, accessibility, environmental concerns and employee fairness. Why now? Meeting at the same time are primary agents of privatization, the "Canadian Council for Public Private Partnerships". Under the guise of 'partnerships', the council is letting private companies buy access to decision makers (their entrance fee is $1,300). This arena serves to promote privatization and display government openness to such ventures. Metro Hall, 55 John at King (St. Andrew subway). Info: Centre for Social Justice 416-927-0777 coalition@socialjustice.org (Consider the Costs Coalition)
* AFTERMATH: THE REMNANTS OF WAR,
Mon Nov 26, 9pm, TV broadcast. Based on Donovan Webster's award-winning
book; a sober look at the lasting effects of war around the world. Canadian
television premiere. On History Television, 9pm ET. Info: 416-922-4459
* GREEN POWER TRADE SHOW,
Tues Nov 27, 9am-6pm & Wed Nov 28, 9am-2pm, Toronto. 2nd annual trade show, workshops, consumer information, green power procurement announcements, more. Building upon the connections made between civil society and green power producers; further developing the market & policy framework necessary to create a sustainable energy future. With the Electricity Market open to retail competition in 2002, the time to ensure vibrant Green Power markets in Ontario is now. Consumers will soon have the information necessary to make environmentally sound power purchases. Green power producers, suppliers of equipment & financial services, potential green power consumers & energy co-operatives (e.g. www.trec.on.ca ). Tuesday: Electricity Restructuring: What's the State of Play?; Perspectives on Green Power Market Design; Renewable Portfolio Rule; Investing in Green Power; Net Metering/Billing; Cash Bar. Wednesday: Certification & Labelling: What's New?; Demand Aggregation: From Co-ops to Buyers Clubs; Exhibitors Presentations. Trade Show & workshops: Tues 9am-6pm; Wed 9am-2pm. Media events & announcements: Nov 27, noon. Sheraton Parkway North Hotel, just north of Toronto (1-800-325-3535). $40/day incl. lunch and access to the Independent Power Producers Society of Ontario Trade Show and joint programs. Some subsidies available. Info: Christine Elwell 416-533-5177 416-923-3529 x25
scenergy@web.net christine@cielap.org
Kim Neill 416-960-9606 eastern.canada.chapter@sierraclub.org
or Keith Stewart 416-596-0660 kstewart@web.ca
Exhibitors: Mike Coughlan 416-482-9018 mikec@ippso.org
* CANADIAN CLEAN AIR Policy Conference,
Tues-Thurs Nov 27-29, Ottawa. Theme: sustainable development & clean air. Senior level policy debates. Health issues, energy, industry case studies, more. At the Fairmont Chateau Laurier. $700/$800. Info: 1-800-270-3444
http://www.awma.org/events/confs/descriptions/Canadian%20Clean%20Air%20Policy/default.asp
* HAMILTON VISION 2020,
Tues Nov 27, 8:30am-4pm, Hamilton. Interested in improving Hamilton's progress towards becoming a Sustainable Community? Don't miss this opportunity to provide your input on community-created action plans designed to improve Vision 2020's indicators reporting process. Keynote speakers: Mark Anielski (Director, Sustainability Measurement, Pembina Institute "Genuine Progress Indicators for Alberta") and John Sewell (former Mayor of Toronto, Writer & Community Activist, "Helping the City Change Direction - A Citizen's Guide"). $25 incl. continental breakfast, buffet lunch and workshop materials. Subsidies available. Liuna Station, 360 James N. Info/register: Sarah Cairns action2020@hwcn.org 905-540-5758
* GREAT LAKES PUBLIC FORUM,
Tues Nov 27, 7-9pm, Toronto. Please join us for a Public Forum on the Great Lakes. With Johanne Gélinas, Canada's Commissioner of the Environment & Sustainable Development, on the recent audit of the federal Great Lakes program. Intros by Ken Ogilvie (Executive Director, Pollution Probe) and Gord Miller (Ontario Environment Commissioner). Panelists: Rick Findlay (Pollution Probe); John Mills (Environment Canada); John Jackson (Great Lakes United); Suzanne Barrett (Waterfront Regeneration Trust). Dialogue to follow. Public question & answer period. Free; no need to RSVP. High Park Ballroom, Toronto Marriott Bloor-Yorkville, 90 Bloor E. (just east of Yonge). Info: Neena Nanda nnanda@pollutionprobe.org 416-926-1907 x230
http://www.pollutionprobe.org
* CLIMATE CHANGE: Why Is It Happening? What Can We Do?
Tues Nov 27, 7:30pm, Waterloo. With Guy Dauncey, author of "Stormy Weather: 101 Solutions to Global Climate Change". [see description in Toronto listing, Nov 22]. University of Waterloo, Davis Centre 1304. Info: Ray Nassar 519-725-1725
ray@acebox.uwaterloo.ca [Guy's website:
http://www.earthfuture.com ]
* CANADIAN WASTE & RECYCLING EXPO,
Wed-Thurs Nov 28-29, Toronto. Expo: the newest equipment, products, and services available to Canada's lucrative waste and recycling markets. Collection, hauling, processing & disposal of waste, plus recycling, including scrap metals, C & D, wood, plastic, paper, auto, tires, fibre, more. $10(?) Expected attendance: over 5,000. International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd. Info: Stuart Galloway 519-256-9434 stuart@exposition.com
* GREEN DAY AT U OF T - Environmental Resource Network
Launch, Wed Nov 28, 11am-2pm, Toronto. Environmental groups (from on & off campus) will provide information about themselves; recycling/composting exhibit; environmental programs at U of T will show what they have to offer; more. Launch of UTERN. Our goals: effective communication & distribution of information between groups; providing the university community with events and opportunities to become involved with environmental practice on campus. Free. Hart House, Debates Room (2nd floor), Hart House Circle (near Museum subway). Info: utern.admin@utoronto.ca http://utern.sa.utoronto.ca
[rescheduled from Nov 14]
* WHAT'S PLANNING FOR? Planning & Development In The GTA,
Wed Nov 28, 12:30-2pm, Toronto. With Pamela Blais, Principal, Metropole Consultants. Free. Room 306, Lumbers Bldg, Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University.
Info: Dianne Zecchino diannez@yorku.ca 416-736-5285
http://www.yorku.ca/fes http://www.yorku.ca/ycas
* 'ILLEGALS' HUNTED DOWN - Public Rally,
Wed Nov 28, 12:30pm, Toronto. 'Security' Culture Gone Wrong - Single Mothers Face Imminent Deportation. Join three families and OCAP in the on-going fight against racist & unjust treatment of refugees and immigrants. In this current climate of extreme fear, racial profiling, and impending legislation to 'cleanse' our nations of 'terror', OCAP is working with three women who face immediate deportation, despite having established lives and families in Canada for many years. Free. University & Front. Info: Ontario Coalition Against Poverty, 416-925-6939 ocap@tao.ca http://www.ocap.ca
* ROOTS OF RESISTANCE,
Wed Nov 28, 6pm, Toronto. Panel discussion, with Juan Nivardo Rodriguez (Bolivia, on the Indigenous movement for self-determination and anachist support work), PJ Lilly (on OCAP's province-wide economic disruption campaign; building links & alliances www.ocap.ca ), Mick Eire (on Anarchists' role in broad-based social movements; the anti- authoritarian perspective). Lillian H. Smith Public Library, 239 College (east of Spadina). Info: freyheyt@tao.ca
* PULP WASTE REFORMATION & ZERO WASTE,
Wed Nov 28, 7-9pm, Trenton. Public forum. Free. Knights of Columbus Hall. Info: Terry Cassidy 613-962-0725, Manfred Koechlin 613-962-9492, or Christine Durant 613-394-3915 x13.
* STOP WOLF SNARING,
Wed Nov 28, 7-8pm, Toronto. Earthroots is calling for an end to the unrestricted open season on wolf killing throughout Ontario. Snares are non-selective trapping devices, potentially harming any animal that comes across it first, including endangered species such as eagles and wolverines. Be part of this important campaign - we want to hear from various backgrounds & perspectives and share ideas on creative actions. Volunteer-action meeting. Free. 401 Richmond W., suite 410 (at Spadina). Info: Abbey abbey@earthroots.org 416-599-0152
http://www.wolvesontario.org http://www.earthroots.org
* MAKE YOUR OWN NATURAL COSMETICS,
Wed Nov 28, 7:30pm sharp, Toronto. Make your own natural creams, lotions and balms using natural, vegetarian-friendly ingredients. Hands-on workshop -- don't wear your best clothes. Grassroots-Riverdale, 372 Danforth (Chester subway). $5/pwyc. Register: 416-944-1993 [ http://www.GrassrootsStore.com ]
* MEDIA DEMOCRACY DAY Meeting,
Wed Nov 28, 7:30pm, Toronto. For those interested in discussing Toronto's media democracy day events, the idea of the day in general, and plans for next year (and the months in between). Note: our webpage now has event report backs from Vancouver, Kitchener-Waterloo & Toronto. Free. OISE, 252 Bloor W., 7th floor, south lounge (near St. George subway).
http://www.mediademocracyday.org [topical links:
http://www.udc.org
http://www.cjfe.org ]
* URBAN NOISE,
Wed Nov 28, 9:05pm, CBC Radio One. Ambient noise in urban environments now doubles in volume every ten years. What is it doing to us and whose sounds should prevail? On "Ideas", CBC Radio One, across Canada (FM 99.1 in Toronto; also shortwave, satellite & internet RealAudio) "Ideas" airs Mondays-Fridays 9:05pm Eastern time. Cassettes & transcripts available. Full schedule (several months) available at: http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/ideas/
* FIRST NATIONS CRAFT SALE,
Thurs Nov 29, 1-6pm, Toronto. First Nations House, 563 Spadina Ave. Refreshments. Info: Jennifer or Blanche 416-978-8227
* AMAZING WORLD OF BATS,
Thurs Nov 29, 7:30-9:15pm, Toronto. An illustrated journey into the amazing world of bats. For centuries, these misunderstood creatures of the night have sparked fear and legend. Join the real "batman" as he dispels the myths and brings the world bats into the light. With internationally renowned author/biologist Brock Fenton. $12. At the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, 252 Bloor W. (above St. George subway). Info/register if possible: Zoocheck Canada zoocheck@idirect.com 416-285-1744 http://www.zoocheck.com
* CIVIL SOCIETY,
Thurs Nov 29 & Fri Nov 30, 9:05pm, CBC Radio One. Grassroots groups. The Third Sector. Non- governmental organizations. From Seattle to Quebec City, civil society is seen as key to the struggle for democracy and social justice. Some even claim it will transform the world. Writer Jamie Swift traces the idea of civil society from the academy to the street. Are we witnessing revolution by association? Or is civil society a chameleon that can be made to mean all things to all people? On "Ideas", CBC Radio One, across Canada (FM 99.1 in Toronto; also shortwave, satellite & internet RealAudio) "Ideas" airs Mondays- Fridays 9:05pm Eastern time. Cassettes & transcripts available.
Full schedule (several months) available at:
http://www.radio.cbc.ca/programs/ideas/
* CRAFTS FROM INDIA - Fair Trade,
Fri Nov 30 - Sun Dec 2, Toronto. Mirror Thread & Gold. A unique holiday exhibition/sale of the finest desert & village crafts of India. High quality handcrafted items produced by craftspeople and women's co- operatives in India; trading ethically and directly with artisans. Free. 527 Queen E., 2nd Floor (near Queen & River). Info: Sartaj Kaur 416-203-0332 [editor's note: this is a business; I have made no effort to verify their fair trade policies - talk to them & judge for yourself - ed]
* STARVING ARTIST FESTIVAL,
Fri Nov 30, 9:30am-3:30pm, Toronto. Help Toronto-area artists as well as Toronto-based homeless shelters and food banks. Profits from artwork sales are kept by the artists; proceeds from the table rentals go toward homeless shelters in Toronto. Donations of non-perishable food or money welcome. East Bear Pit, Central Square, York Univ. Info:
http://www.zionmainframe.ca/create/ create@zionmainframe.ca
* MULTI-FAITH VIGIL For Peace & Justice,
Fri Nov 30, noon-1pm, Toronto. Join us as we hold vigil, hand out flyers, and urge our Government to cease involvement in attacks on Afghanistan and to instead take political, economic & legal action to address the root causes of terrorism. Free. NW corner Bay & King. Info: Michael Polanyi m.polanyi@utoronto.ca 416-690-0079 http://myto.com/groups-fan actionfaith@hotmail.com
416-760-6543 (Faith & Action Network)
* AMERICA AT WAR,
Fri Nov 30, 7pm, Toronto. Deconstructing State Terrorism & The Attack on Civil Liberties. Panel & discussion with Norman Finkelstein PhD (author of "the Image and Reality of the Israeli-Palestine Conflict"); Michael Mandel (Professor of Law, Osgoode Hall Law School and long time peace activist); Salimah Valiani (Political Economist). OISE, 252 Bloor W. (St. George subway). Info: Coalition Against War & Racism CAWR_Toronto@yahoo.ca 416-760-6574
* SEATTLE TWO YEARS AFTER: What Next For Anti-Capitalism?
Fri Nov 30, 7:30pm, Toronto. Public Forum with Patty Barrera (Common Frontiers); John Humphrey (President, USWA local 5338); Ritch Whyman (International Socialists). Video clips: Genoa, Quebec & Seattle. 150 College St, Fitzgerald Bldg., rm 103.
Info: http://www.socialist.ca
* OTTAWA CANADIAN ORGANIC GROWERS,
Sun Dec 2, noon-4pm, Stittsville. Annual General Meeting incl. annual report of activities; planning of events & initiatives for 2002. Potluck lunch (noon - 1pm). Free for current & potential members of COG. Waldorf School, 1 Goulrbourn St., behind the police station. Info: Tom Manley tom@homesteadorganics.ca 613-984-0480 http://www.cog.ca/ottawa
* BEFRIENDING THE EARTH Potluck & Support Group,
Sun Dec 2, 6pm, Ottawa/Nepean. Reconnect. All Earth-lovers welcome. Good food, good friends, good conversation. Centrepointe House, 380 Centrepointe W. (at Baseline).
RSVP: Rob & Rhoda 613-837-7750.
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ECOBUNK 2001 - Environmental Bull$#%! Awards,
Thurs Dec 6, 6:30/8pm, Toronto. 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. A highly entertaining & informative event! Don't miss this annual gathering of Toronto's environmental community. Licensed. Non-smoking until after the show. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 8pm, dancing at 10pm. Plaza Flamingo, 423 College (east of Bathurst). $15/$10 students/ unwaged. Register: Kale, Toronto Environmental Alliance (TEA) 416-596-0660 http://www.torontoenvironment.org [includes an amazing and often hilarious multi-media presentation, MC'ed by various luminaries in the local environmental movement. Register now; it's sure to be sold out - ed]
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