Dear KWIC members and friends,
Happy April!
Please note that The Kawartha World Issues Centre office and resource
library will remain open through to the end of June. For students who
have done all their required readings, come by and check out all of the
resources that we have to offer! Good luck to everyone with final
assignments and exams!
Many thanks from KWIC to Bessie Legault and KWIC Climate Change
Volunteer Working Group for organizing the 2nd annual Peterborough
Downtown Earth Day Walkabout, to those of you who came out to
'walkabout' on Saturday and the participating business and
organizations.
Please note that the New Canadians Centre monthly community potluck
will now be held the last Tuesday of the month at the Market Hall. The
next potluck will be next Tuesday, April 28th from 5 pm to 9 pm. Bring a
dish to share and your dancing shoes. Free & everyone welcome.
If you would like to be removed from this e-list, or have your events
posted on the Community Calendar, please send an email to
k...@trentu.ca. For more information and events details, visit
www.kwic.info. Here is our list of community upcoming events.
1. Global Youth Day 2009: A World of Inspiration ~ Socially
Conscious Creativity
2. A Talk by Hon Flora MacDonald
3. Community meeting regarding opioid prescription drugs
4. Earth Day Sunrise and Water Ceremony
5. National Aboriginal Water Day of Action Ceremony
6. Earth day screening of the film, "U -- Uranium and You,"
7. Why Green Energy?
8. 6th Annual Abraham Festival 2009
9. Green Expo
10. 6th Annual Green EXPO- Delectable Local Meal to be Served by
Culinary Arts Students
11. The Question Of Sustainability
12. Ode'min Giizis Festival Meeting
13. National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
14. It's Juke Box Mania time again!
15. YWCA Freedom Walk for Crossroad Shelter and Food Action
Programs
16. May Day of Action Rally and March
17. Local Garden Market
Global Youth Day 2009: A World of Inspiration ~ Socially Conscious
Creativity
April 23 2009 - 9am sharp
Market Hall ~ Youth 14 to 24 years of age are invited to get involved,
informed and inspired at Peterborough's annual youth conference! Great
speakers, workshops, networking and local food. Info and forms at
www.kwic.info; Register at gydpeterboro...@gmail.com
Location: The Market Hall in Peterborough ON
Organization: k.w.i.c.
Phone: 705-748-1680
Email: k...@trentu.ca
A talk by Hon. Flora MacDonald
Monday, April 20, 2009 from 7-8:30pm
at Princess Gardens Atrium
There's no charge but donations will go toward the YWCA Woman's
Shelter.
The evening will commence with the showing of her recent CBC
documentary “Flora’s Mission”
(http://www.cbc.ca/sunday/2008/10/101908_1.html) on her courageous
work building girl’s schools in Afghanistan and promoting solar panels
in mountain villages, followed by a short talk by Flora on Canada’s
challenges and open community discussion.
Community Meeting Regarding Opioid Prescription Drugs
Tuesday, April 21 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Peterborough Public Library, Lower Level
345 Aylmer Street, Peterborough
Any individual or community partner concerned about opioid misuse
including children & youth services, seniors services, social services,
health care providers, emergency services, home care providers, the
criminal justice sector, and representatives from business, education,
and the general public. If you cannot attend the meeting but would like
to be heard/involved, please answer these questions on survey monkey at
the following link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=3vkc2iG5tRecC80BhIVodQ_3d_3d
or drop off your responses at the Peterborough Social Planning Council,
187 Simcoe St. Responses will be accepted until Monday, April 27 at 12
noon. A follow up meeting for action planning will be held Wednesday,
May 20, 1:00-4:00 at the Peterborough Public Library.
Earth Day Sunrise Ceremony
April 22, 2009 at 6 am Lakefield Beach and Park
Our communities will come together to recognize Earth Day at the
Lakefield beach and park. Join us on the shore of Lake Katchewanooka as
we connect with people all over the planet for this annual celebration.
First Nation communities and Elders will conduct a sunrise ceremony as
we blend with the land and celebrate life. Potluck After the ceremony
join us and contribute to a potluck breakfast. To reduce waste for this
event, please bring your own plate and mug. Please no Pets.
National Aboriginal Water Day of Action Ceremony
April 22, 2009 at Trent University, Meet at Bata Library at 6 pm.
Please join us for a sacred walk for the care and protection of our
water. Everyone is welcome.
Earth Day screening of the film, "U -- Uranium and You,"
Wednesday, April 22nd, at 7pm at Sadleir House
Presented by Safe Green Energy (SAGE) and OPIRG. Free, with donations
gratefully accepted. The film is ~ 40 minutes, and will be followed by a
Q&A session with the
filmmakers, Darlene and Shawn. The film is preceded by a pot-luck
dinner with Darlene and Shawn 6 pm. Please bring a dish and, if
possible, your own plate and
cutlery.The film explains why uranium mining and nuclear power create
health risks and continues on to show the damage already done by former
mining and exploration. There's a trailer/clip on youtube
athttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvqZF0eehjI
Why Green Energy?
Thursday, April 23rd *from 6:30-8:30 pm
Renewable solutions with DR. DAVID SUZUKI AND DR.HERMANN SCHEER, hosted
by the Green Energy Act Alliance at Convocation Hall, University of
Toronto, On. Seats are limited so click here for more information and to
buy your tickets now
http://www.greenenergyact.ca/EbulletinLink.asp?MailingID=27167&LinkID...>
6th Annual Abraham Festival 2009
April 24 2009 - Until May 3rd. 2009
Through prayers, workshops and diverse cuisine we celebrate our
diversity. Come and enjoy an enlightening spiritual encounter with
Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Location: Various in Peterborough
Phone: (705) 784-3680
Email: hmccart...@hotmail.com
URL: www.abrahamfestival.org
Events:
April 24th @ 7:30pm- Masjid Al-Salaam (Location: 784 Parkhill Rd.)
April 25th @ 7:30pm- Beth Israel Synagogue (Location: 700 Weller St.)
April 26th @ 11am- St. Andrew's United Church (Location: Rubidge St.)
Sunday May 3rd @ 1 pm- Alphonsus Church, Clonsilla Avenue. Choose from
two workshop: Sacred Sex, Women's Roles, Youth Issues, Film and Faith,
Holy Writings
6 p.m. each night- Vegetarian potluck dinner (please bring a main dish,
salad or dessert
with you when you come for the workshops) Come and enjoy good food and
good company, and the opportunity to interact with Jews, Christians and
Muslims.
The theme of the 6th annual Abraham Festival is 'Celebrating our
Diversity' through prayers, workshops and food. People of all faiths (or
no faith) are welcome, and all the events are free!
Green Expo
April 25 2009 - 10 am - 4 pm
Veteran CBC broadcaster and award winning investigative journalist,
Wendy Mesley will be the keynote speaker at 11:30. In addition, an again
expanded exhibit area will showcase 75+ businesses showcasing
environmentally-friendly products. Beer and wine sampling will return
for a fourth year as a popular aspect to the Green EXPO.
Location: Evinrude Centre - 911 Monaghan Rd - Peterborough
Phone: 705-652-5159
Email: i...@greenexpo.ca
URL: www.greenexpo.ca
Keynote Speaker Wendy Mesley Highlights Full Day at 6th Annual Green
EXPO
One-stop shop to listen, discuss, buy, educate, eat and drink about all
things green when the 6th Annual Green EXPO is set to take place from 10
am until 4 pm and will feature veteran CBC broadcaster and award winning
investigative journalist, Wendy Mesley as one of four informative and
knowledgeable speakers.
As always, a free children’s area with eco crafts and games and free
parking are also included in the $5 per adult admission. A delicious
local meal will be served for $12/plate served by the Kenner & Fleming
Culinary Arts students.
6th Annual Green EXPO- Delectable Local Meal to be Served by Culinary
Arts Students
April 25, 2009 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
New this year, following world renowned chef and local food advocate
Michael Stadtländer as Keynote Speaker in 2008, will be a Local Lunch
option that will see local culinary arts students from Kenner Collegiate
Vocational Institute and Fleming College demonstrating their skills by
serving lunch made using local food. Three local chefs, Peter Poley,
Director of the Kenner Collegiate program, Steve Benns, Director of
Fleming College’s program and Lisa Dixon of Blackhoney have designed a
gourmet meal truly supporting local farmer’s and their produce. The
$12 lunch also includes a choice an amazing lavender buttermilk cupcake
with goat cheese created by blackhoney, choice of beverage, all taxes
and even a biodegradeable container if you would like to save some of
the meal for later! Diners will even have the chance to sample some
local beer or wine from local eco-friendly companies that will be
offering samples immediately adjacent to the local lunch seating area.
The Question Of Sustainability
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 10:00am - 7:30pm at Earth Sciences, Room 1050
(ES 1050), University of Toronto, 5 Bancroft Avenue
1 day conference about mining issues within Canada and abroad. An
examination of the Canadian Mining Industry: environment, cultures,
economics, and human rights. This conference will provide the space for
people within Canada to interact with affected communities and each
other, and the conference format prioritizes facilitating conversations
focused on solutions to ending corporate impunity. Featuring speakers
from Papua New Guinea, Chile, the Congo, Guatemala, Tanzania and Peru,
as well as many First Nations speakers and academics from Canada.
Moderated by Judy Rebick. $10 (sliding scale) to cover cost of meals;
free for students. No registration required. Donations gladly accepted
Ode'min Giizis Festival Meeting
Tuesday, April 28t, 2009 at Market Hall336 George Street North
Peterborough, ON
The O'Kaadenigan Wiingashk Collective and Public Energy will be
presenting our second annual Ode'min Giizis Festival, a
multi-disciplinary festival of arts featuring regional, national and
internationally recognized Aboriginal artists and we would like to call
a meeting to discuss the festival, our vision, and how we can include
your
organization, institution or community in our festival
brochure/program. Any ideas or feedback would be greatly appreciated at
the meeting. If you are unable to attend, you may send another
representative from your organization.You may want to invite others
who may be interested.
*Please r.s.v.p. as we will be providing food and drinks at the
meeting.
National Victims of Crime Awareness Week
Tuesday April 28th, 2009 at Peterborough Public Library, 345 Aylmer
Street North
A group of mothers who have each lost a child to a senseless act of
violence created a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization with the
help of supporting community members. Guest Speaker: Audette
Shephard.Registration at 8:30am and presentation at 9:00am. For more
information call 876-1122 ext. 268
It's Juke Box Mania time again!
May 1, 2009 at the Evinrude Centre.
This is a "name that tune game" that has been played by sold out crowds
for the last four years, with everyone having a great time! This year's
event includes a pizza dinner, silent auction, cash bar, great prizes
and, for the first time, a costume contest. Once again, our hosts will
be from the WOLF/KRUZ. Bring your family, friends and colleagues to join
us for this event! With all proceeds to assist in preventing
homelessness through CCRC's Housing Resource Centre. For more
information or to book a table, please email me back or call us at
742-4258.
YWCA Freedom Walk for Crossroad SHelter and Food Action Programs
Saturday, May 2, 2009
10:00 Registration
10:30 Walk Begins
11:30-1:30 Lunch served
The walk begins at Nicholl's Oval Pavilion. Join us for a 2, 5, or 10
km wlak along the Rotary Greenway Trail.
May Day of Action Rally and March
2 May, 2009 at 1pm
Meet: Toronto - Sherbourne and Carlton
On May 2, join thousands of us as we take to the streets and demand an
end to corporate and state attacks on our communities. We demand an end
to detentions and deportations. We demand access without fear to
essential services. We demand an end to security certificates and secret
trials. We demand a full and inclusive regularization program. We demand
justice, dignity, and status for all! We did not create this crisis, and
we will not pay for it. On May 2nd, take to the streets, create power.
Resist. The May 2nd rally and march will be preceded by a May Day
Festival, on May 1st at 6pm, at 25 Cecil Street. Greyhound bus leaves
Peterborough at 10:30 *** (return buses at 5:00 & 7:30) *Cost is $15 for
a return ticket.
Coorganized by: No One Is Illegal-Toronto | Mujeres al Frente | SAWRO |
Migrante Ontario | Canadian HART | Casa Salvador Allende | Basics
Newsletter | OCAP | Jane and Finch Action Against Poverty | Sikh
Activist Network | Toronto New Socialists |Barrio Nuevo | the Stop
Community Food Centre | BAYAN Toronto | PCLS | OPIRG Toronto | CAIA |
GGAPSS
For more infromation call (705)749-9694 Peterborough Coalition Against
Poverty (PCAP)
Local Garden Market
Sat. May 9, 12-4 at Knox Church,
Hosted by the Peterborough LETS. Everyone is welcome and admission is
free.Come buy your garden plants. Exchange seeds and ideas. Food,
Gifts, Plants, Seeds, Community Organizations, Jewelry, Photographic
Cards, Hand crafted items, New to you items, small business owners
selling goods and services something for everyone. To book a table or
for more information contact us at 705 749-3910 ptbol...@yahoo.ca
http://ptbolets.50webs.com
Other Action Items and News of Interest
**Register for waiting list for family doctors
The Primary Health Care Services are in the process of phoning everyone
on their existing list to tell them that they need to call to register
their name on the NEW provincial list. People on the existing list will
NOT be automatically transferred to the new list, and new vacancies will
be filled ONLY from the new list. The new number to call at Health Care
Connect is : 1-800-445-1822 To register, you need to have your Ontario
Health Card number, and know the address it is registered to.
Individuals are asked about any chronic health conditions, state of
health and mental health, disabilities, and if female, whether or not
they are pregnant. This allows them to priorize people on the list
according t o their need for a doctor. Please pass this information
along to anyone you know who doesn't have a family doctor.
*CGCE Hosts Global Action Week: The BIG READ
April 20th-26th The Canadian Global Campaign for Education invites you
and your class to take part in the 2009 Global Action Week: the BIG
READ, a global campaign to provide education and literacy for the 75
million children who are not able to go to school. The BIG READ is part
of our annual Global Action Week. Last year, 8.8 million students around
the world took part in the World's Biggest Lesson and set a Guinness
World Record. To register and to download the book and other curriculum
materials, visit www.campaignforeducationcanada.org/gaw/en/.
** CN: Drop your racist lawsuit! Call-out for phone and fax campaign*
Support the Mohawks of Tyendinaga. Canadian National Railway is suing
Shawn Brant, Jason Maracle, and Tara Green as well as their families and
community (Jane and John Doe, also name in the suit). CN’s lawsuit is
a response to a blockade on CN tracks during April 2007, and another
lawsuit against Shawn Brant for a blockade on June 29, 2007. Statements
of defence and counterclaims have been filed against CN, claiming that
CN pollutes Tyendinaga lands, creates a nuisance by the noise their
operations cause, and scares away game. Supporters of the ongoing
resistance in Tyendinaga are being asked to demonstrate their solidarity
by faxing (preferable) or emailing letters to CN. We are holding the
phone and fax campaign from April 1st to 31st. If you interested in
sending an email please also BCC indigenoussolidaritymontr...@gmail.com
so we can track the campaign.There are two important dates we are asking
supporters to focus their faxes
and phone calls around:
The first is *April 7th*, the first day of court in the injunction
process mentioned above.
The second date is *April 21st*, date of CN's shareholder meeting in
Calgary.
* Horizons of Friendship is now accepting nomination forms for the 2009
Founders Award. Please take the time to recognize a community volunteer
or community leader that has been working 'under the radar' to help
improve the lives of others. Now is the time to acknowledge their
commitment to social justice with the Founders Award. All nomination
forms must be submitted by May 8, 2009. To download the nomination form,
and to read more about past recipients, please click here:
http://www.horizons.ca/2/what-we-do/community-outreach-program/david-...
The purpose of the award is to recognize those individuals in Canada
who demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and leadership in
addressing social inequality and injustice. The award has been given out
since 2004 to commemorate the three founders of Horizons of Friendship
(the late David Stewart, Christine Stewart and Father Tim Coughlan) who
created the organization on the spirit of volunteerism over 30 years
ago. For more information, please contact: Rachael Currie
rcur...@horizons.ca Phone: 905-372-5483 x24
**The Canadian Federation of University Women
re the Afghan law that has been passed. Care Canada has a petition at
www.care.ca to protest this
** There is a poll being conducted by the Examiner on handing over the
little lake to private developers. Please go to the on line
www.peterboroughexaminer.com and cast your vote.
** GVN and the GVN Foundation are launching our Media Fellowship
Program and we want you to get involved!For this program, we're looking
for bright, wildly talented, enthusiastic individuals with a passion for
making a difference and the ability to make it happen.We need you to
spread "the GVN word" through print, photography or film in a way that
we've never tried before. We want you to take the essence of what we do
and put it out there with your innovative stamp on it. This would be a
great way for you to showcase your talents freely and in a unique way,
so seize this opportunity:
http://www.gvnfoundation.org/gvn_changemakers/fellowship/
** Our government is forcing the CBC to drastically cut 800 staff and
programming. We urgently need a massive public outcry to Save the CBC:
Sign the petition! http://www.avaaz.org/en/save_the_cbc. Canada’s
media networks have all been slammed by the recession. But the
government is reportedly considering bailouts for its friends at private
companies CTV and CanWest, while forcing the CBC to drastically cut 800
staff and programming. Our CBC is a national treasure, and a pillar of
public-interest journalism in a country whose media is owned by a few
large firms. We won’t hear an outcry from their media outlets, and the
CBC is too principled to use its megaphone to make the case for itself.
We are the only voice the CBC has. We urgently need a massive public
outcry to Save the CBC, and sign the petition. of the campaign, so
let’s get everyone who cares about the CBC to sign.
** Our media officer Dylan Penner has let us know that the Pulitzer
Centre has uploaded a video clip of Maude Barlow speaking at the World
Water Forum in Istanbul on water as a human right vs. water as a
commodity. You can watch the video at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShwJHknY9IU
The Guardian in the United Kingdom reports that, "Maude Barlow, senior
adviser on water to the president of the UN General Assembly, argues
that the environmental costs (of giving flowers on Mother's Day) are
unforgivably high. Polluted runoff and depletion of water levels at
Kenya's Lake Naivasha, where more than 30 flower farms are located, are
problems that we must take responsibility for. The lake stretches across
53 square miles and is fed only by underground springs; it is any
important source of drinking water for local villagers and a habitat for
hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife."
The full article is at:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/mar/19/ethical-flower-bouq... Julie, Jessica & Hannah
Kawartha World
Issues Centre
Phone: 705-748-1680
Email: k...@trentu.ca
Website & Community Calendar: k...@trentu.ca
Celebrating 20 years of global understanding and local action.
The Kawartha World Issues Centre is a charitable global education and
resource centre which promotes understanding and dialogue of world
issues to enable people to engage in positive social and environmental
change.
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