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March Volunteer Opportunities and Monthly Report

2010-03-08T18:49:39Z

Dear KWIC volunteers, please find attached the KWIC Volunteer Monthly Report for your February volunteer hours.If you have not yet sent in your hours since our September program year began, please just make a note at the top of the page for which months you are submitting. Your time to complete this form is really appreciated as it will be used for grant applications and program planning for next year. MANY thanks to each of you for the amazing energy and countless hours you have donated to KWIC in so many different ways.

March Events & Action Items

2010-03-02T19:13:01Z

Dear KWIC members and friends,
Please find details below for KWIC and community sponsored events
happening this month, as well action items for your consideration.
1. Neighbourhood Conversations:"Breaking New Ground for Gardening
in Our Community". Tuesday, March 2nd 7-9pm
Peterborough Public Library - Auditorium.

KWIC News & Community Events this weekend

2010-02-24T17:36:52Z

Email Contents:
1. International Dub Poetry Festival Feb 25th - 28th (Highlights)
2. Free Family/Youth Event featuring J. Nichols, Afua Cooper and a
premier community presentation of Beau Dixon's play, "Other People's
Heaven", Sun., Feb. 28th, 2:30 to 5pm
3.World Affairs Colloquium. Fri., February 26th. From 3 to 5 pm

This Week : Convergence & Fundraiser for Haiti

2010-02-08T18:58:47Z

1. Tuesday, February 9th from 4 to 5pm:
Convergence: K.W.I.C. on Trent Radio ~ Tune in at 92.7fm
Join the Kawartha World Issues Centre, with local social justice activist, Jo Hayward Haines and special guests, as they explore and analyse issues of vital importance to our world today. Provacative discussion, great music, live and lively!

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2010-02-05T06:38:25Z

By Shankar Sharma
03 Feb 2010
Our forests, rivers, coastal areas and the overall biodiversity are
immensely valuable and crucial for the health of the nation.
Therefore, any initiative to reward their protection should be
welcomed.
The deleterious impacts of big hydel projects on rich bio-diversity
and poor tribals of nearby areas, though well known for decades, are

Dear KWIC members and friends,

2010-02-03T16:57:46Z

Dear KWIC members and friends,
Thanks to everyone who helped support our fundraising activities during
the Peterborough Re-Frame Film Festival! It was a great weekend of
films, food, and fun. We greatly appreciate all your hard work and
support!
Please find details below for KWIC and community sponsored events

Invitation: KWIC Lunch Meeting Tomorrow (Wednesday)

2010-02-02T18:25:23Z

Dear KWIC staff & volunteers,
Please join us for a gathering at KWIC tomorrow at 12pm in the Resource Centre to discuss ideas and program updates. Bring your lunch - we'll make tea. Everyone welcome!
Some items for discussion:
1. International Science Fair
2. Climate Change/Food Issues spring activities

Invitation for ReFrame International Film Festival this Weekend!

2010-01-28T18:41:28Z

Dear KWIC friends,
Peterborough's own ReFrame International Film Festival begins tomorrow!
3 days of amazing film for folks of all ages. Join for the opening night
feature film, Burma VJ which will be followed by a munch & mingle
reception in the Show Place Lounge. Check out the children's Saturday

Impact of Climate Change on Food Sov.....Meeting this Wednesday

2010-01-25T19:02:52Z

Greetings folks,
The Climate Change and Food Issues working groups are jointly meeting to discuss organizing some activities this spring ~ and need more volunteer support!
We're meeting this Wed (Jan 27th) at 12 noon at KWIC. Everyone's welcome.
Bring your ideas, a lunch and a friend.
Ideas Discussed at the last meeting include:

Reminder: Popular Theatre Workshops this Weekend!

2010-01-21T16:11:52Z

Hi Everyone! Just a reminder that KWIC is hosting popular theatre workshops with special guests, In Forma Theatre from Toronto this Friday and Saturday (choose one!) at Sadleir House.
There's still room in both workshops so you can just show-up as we won't be in the office to formally register you after 11:15am today!

KWIC News & Update on Haitian Disaster Relief

2010-01-18T18:25:38Z

Dear KWIC friends,
Please find a reminder about a couple of upcoming events this week, as well as details about a fundraising dance for Haitian Disaster Relief this Friday. Details below....
Summary:
1. Thurs. Jan 21st: The Global Warming Crisis - A COPENHAGEN POST MORTEM
2. Wed. Jan 20th: KWIC Climate Change/Food Issues Meeting @ 12 noon (KWIC)

Haití Crisis: Local & International Responses

2010-01-15T15:35:02Z

Dear KWIC friends, please find some information below on how you can get
involved to support local and international relief efforts in response
to the humanitarian crisis in Haití. As well, the Red Cross is now
accepting donations and can be contacted at [link] or via the
local office at 705-742-82222.

Nuclear bill unclear on criminal liability: By Gopal Krishna

2010-01-15T09:17:03Z

Nuclear bill unclear on criminal liability
By Gopal Krishna
While placing a cap on the compensation in the case of a nuclear
accident, the proposed legislation puts its responsibility on the
reactor operator and not on the foreign suppliers installing the
reactors in India.
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs

Free Workshop for KWIC Volunteers: Using Theatre in Facilitation Workshop

2010-01-11T18:58:59Z

Just a friendly reminder to please register in advance for this great workshop opportunity free to KWIC volunteers!:
In Forma Theatre Comes to Peterborough!
Popular Theatre Workshop
Inclusive. Innovative. Fun.
This participatory 3 hour workshop is for teachers/educators, students, community
workers, health practitioners, counsellors, social service organizations,

KWIC January Community Event Listing & News

2010-01-06T18:19:25Z

Dear KWIC members and friends,
Please find details below for KWIC and community sponsored events
happening this month!
If you’d like to find out more about KWIC activities or volunteer
opportunities, why not come out to the KWIC Open House on January 14th
between 11am to 2pm?
Invitation to Volunteer: During the ReFrame Film Festival Jan 29 to 31,