[Food Issues Working Group] KWIC April Events Listings & News
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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. Many thanks to KWIC volunteer, Julie Kheidr, for compiling our April listing!
Registration is now open for KWIC’s annual youth conference, Global Youth Day, Friday April 30th at the Peterborough Public Library. For information and registration, please visit www.kwic.info. Suggested $5 registration fee includes speakers, workshops, an amazing lunch & great networking.
Tune in April 13th, from 4-5pm to Convergence ~ KWIC on Trent Radio with Jo Hayward Haines & special guests. This month Trent students and community members will be reading their poetry on caring for each other and our world - social justice and protection of the Earth's ecosystems in the vibrant web of life to which we all belong. Live & Lively! We invite you to join us.
Please note that OPIRG’s On-Campus Free Market Collection, a waste-reduction and community goods-redistribution initiative, has began and until April 23rd! You are encouraged to donate all your unwanted, clean, reusable goods to the Free Market Give Away. However furniture, large items, or computers cannot be accepted. Drop off: Great Hall of Champlain College, Dining Hall of Gzwoski College, Outside Scott House of Traill College, or you can drop off items at our permanent bin located at Bata Library.
**You can also come down to Sadleir House to drop stuff off too! Wow so many choices! Your closet awaits.
We hope you're enjoying the beautiful days!
k.w.i.c.
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Community Events & Info:
- Come celebrate reading aloud at the Peterborough Public Library for Reading Voices. Thurs, April 8th, 7pm.
- “What Does Living in Peace Mean to You?” Discussion on Thurs April 8th, 7-8 p.m.
- "Bodies of Dissent"-Trans Conference April 9-10 at Peterborough Public Library
- “Well Grounded” Can Green Spaces Make Us Feel Better?” Mon. April 12, 7pm at Ptbo Public Library
- “Leadership: An Aboriginal Model”: A holistic approach and context to governance. April 17th-20th.
- “Crisis and Renewal: The First Earth Day and the Visual Politics of American Environmentalism”. Lecture by Prof Finis Dunaway. Sun, April 18th, 2-4pm at the Peterborough Museum and Archives.
- Abraham Festival 2010. One Planet, United in Faith: Caring for the Earth. Sunday April 18th, 1 pm.
- The Perils of Hate: Understanding Bias and Building Community Capacity. Conference hosted by the Peterborough and Lakefield Community Police and Trent University. Fri, April 23rd.
- International Feast! Live Music and Great Food. Sat April 24th, 6-9pm.
- Jamaican Self-Help's 21st Annual Brunch & Auction Sunday April 25th, at Princess Gardens Retirement Residence.
- Refusing to be Enemies: Palestinian and Israeli Nonviolent Resistance to the Israeli Occupation, April 29, 7 p.m at Sadleir House
- Youth Speak. Make Them Listen! Peterborough celebrates global youth day! Fri, April 30th, 9am to 3:30pm at the Peterborough Public Library.
- New Transition Town Courses! All of these events are at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. from 7:00- 9:00 pm.
- Action Campaigns
Details:
1. Come celebrate reading aloud at the Peterborough Public Library for Reading Voices. Thurs, April 8th, 7pm. Come out for an evening of reading aloud and share your literary interest with fellow community members. Recite your favourite poem or read aloud from a page of your favourite book. Readers and listeners of all abilities welcome. Also listen in on Trent Radio April 8th to celebrate Reading Voices Day.
2. “What Does Living in Peace Mean to You?” Thursday April 8th, 7-8pm
Rose Chapel, Princess Gardens. Sponsored by Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). 749-1544.
3. "Bodies of Dissent"-Trans Conference in Peterborough April 9-10 at Peterborough Public Library
TransForm will be focused on developing strategies and networks to change individuals, communities, organizations and systems. They are issuing a call to action to unite to build communities of empowerment and change. Website: http://bodiesofdissent.webs.com/
No Longer Invisible, 6-8pm [Auditorium]
Self Advocacy. Speaking Out. For one groundbreaking year, a group of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender and questioning youth labelled with intellectual disabilities worked with Griffin Centre’s ReachOUT program in North Toronto to create a short documentary entitled Our Compass. These eight unforgettable youth talk openly about their lives in an effort to break down stereotypes and change how media is used to tell stories. The strength of these youth is emphasized through their efforts to come together as a rainbow family. Join us for a video screening and listen to the youth co-writers and director discuss the making of the documentary. Workshop participants will be asked to reflect on inclusion within the context of disability and learn how to use this educational video as a teaching tool.
4. “Well Grounded” Can Green Spaces Make Us Feel Better?” Mon. April 12, 7pm at Ptbo Public Library
A celebration of being outdoors in Peterborough. A showcase of ideas and things to do, places to visit, plus an inspiring guest speaker. Guest Speaker: Brenlee Robinson, director with Ontario Urban Forest Council. Free. Call Ptbo Green Up at 745-3238 x 212 for information.
5. G8/G20 Meeting – April 13th, 7pm at Sadleir House
This summer Ontario will host meetings for both the G8 (Group of Eight) and
G20 (Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors) in
Huntsville and Toronto respectively on the weekend of June 25 to 27th, 2010.
The Toronto Community Mobilization Network has invited people ‘from
Copenhagen to Toronto’ to participate in community-based resistance to the
G8 and G20. April 13th, 2010 will be an opportunity for Peterborough to come
together to plan how our community can answer this invitation.
Individuals and groups are welcome. Bring ideas about what you’d like to see happen, what kind of resources can you or your group contribute, etc. If you haven’t had time to reflect on this in advance, don’t let this stop you, your interest alone is enough to justify your attendance!
5. “Leadership: An Aboriginal Model”: A holistic approach and context to governance. April 17th-20th. Learners will be introduced to transformative concepts of governance. Education boards and personnel, non-profit organizations, First Nations, Social services, aboriginal organizations and program managers are encouraged to attend! Facilitated by Michael Thrasher. Cost is $300 for the 3-day session. Knights of Columbus Hall. 317 Hunter St. Peterborough.
6. “Crisis and Renewal: The First Earth Day and the Visual Politics of American Environmentalism”. Lecture by Prof Finis Dunaway. Sun, April 18th, 2-4pm at the Peterborough Museum and Archives.
April 22nd will mark the anniversary of the first Earth Day. This lecture will look at a wide range on visual images – including photographs in popular magazines, political posters, editorial cartoons, advertisements, and televisions news – to considering how Americans imagined, understood, and argued over the meanings of the environmental crisis during a pivotal moment in the history of modern environmentalism. Tickets $5 from the Museum: 705-743-5180.
7. Abraham Festival 2010. One Planet, United in Faith: Caring for the Earth. Sunday April 18th, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Auditorium of George St. United Church, 534 George St N., Peterborough
Keynote Speaker, Reverend Ted Reeve, Executive Director of Greening Sacred Spaces. The Abraham Festival is partnering this year with Greening Sacred Spaces. This is a multifaith network who believe that healing the earth is the great spiritual quest of our time. Practically, they help faith communities create sustainable and energy-efficient places of worship. The local Greening Sacred Spaces office is at Peterborough Green-Up, 378 Aylmer Street.
Panel discussion: How does our faith expect us to care for the earth?
Panelists: Rabbi Shalom Schachter
Dr. Stephen Scharper
Shaikh Habeeb Ali
Free vegetarian feast to finish the afternoon. If you would like to bring some food to contribute, please bring it with you to George St United when you come. More information: Joyce Barrett at 743-0241 or www.abrahamfestival.org
8. The Perils of Hate: Understanding Bias and Building Community Capacity. Conference hosted by the Peterborough and Lakefield Community Police and Trent University. Fri, April 23rd at Trent University. A conference on hate bias, prejudice and discrimination - open to justice system professionals and community members. Register online at: http://www1.peterboroughpolice.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2735&Itemid=37
9. International Feast! Live Music and Great Food. Sat April 24th. 6-9pm. Tickets are $20 which can be bought from Titles Book Store, Dreams of Beans, Lansdowne Place (Customer Services), Seasoned Spoon Café, Natural Blends, and the Peterborough Social Planning Council office in Peterborough Square. This is a fundraiser in support of the work of the Peterborough Social Planning Council
10. Jamaican Self-Help's 21st Annual Brunch & Auction Sunday April 25th, at Princess Gardens Retirement Residence. Silent & Live Auction, Gourmet "cocktail style" food and beverages. You wont want to miss the special Presentation by the St. Peter Claver Children's Ensemble, from Kingston, Jamaica! Tickets are $35/person ($20 tax receipt) or $15 students (no receipt)
Please visit our website for details www.jshcanada.org. Contact JSH at 743-1671 or j...@nexicom.net for tickets or to volunteer.
11. Refusing to be Enemies: April 29th at Sadleir House. Maxine Kaufman-Lacusta, peace activist and dual citizen of Israel and Canada, is the author of* Refusing to be Enemies: Palestinian and Israeli Nonviolent Resistance to the Israeli Occupation*, published January 2010 by Ithaca Press (an imprint of Garnet Publishing, Reading, UK).
We hear about violence in Palestine/Israel, but less often about ongoing peace initiatives by civilians on either side.* Refusing to be Enemies*presents the voices of over 100 practitioners and theorists of
nonviolence,as they reflect on their own involvement in nonviolent resistance and share their hopes and visions for the future of the region. On her visit to Peterborough on April 29, Kaufman-Lacusta will read some selections from*Refusing to be Enemies, * and talk, as well, about some of her own experiences working for a just peace in the region.
As a teen, Kaufman-Lacusta was an enthusiastic American Jewish Zionist who spent time in two kibbutzim in 1959-60, and wondered at the reserved attitude of Palestinian teens she met. On returning to the region nearly thirty years later (in 1988) with a better understanding of the issues, she took the step of becoming an Israeli citizen and spent the next seven years actively involved in Israeli groups supportive of the Palestinian cause and in joint initiatives working for a just peace for both Palestinians and Israelis.
The public is invited to hear this author and activist in person, and to participate in a question-and-answer session after her talk. She will also bring some images from her work. The book is currently available through bookstores and on line only in hardback, but at this event a pre-publication paperback will be available for sale at $30.
The event is free. Donations will be accepted to defray the costs of this tour by the author. Sponsored by Kawartha Ploughshares and the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) of Peterborough. Phone Margaret Slavin 749-1544 for further information.
12. Youth Speak. Make Them Listen! 2010 Peterborough Global Youth Day Inspires Youth to Get Their Message Heard! Fri, April 30th, 9am to 3:30pm at the Peterborough Public Library. The Kawartha World Issue Centre invites all youth, 14 to 25 years of age, to participate in the annual spring youth conference, Global Youth Day, Friday, April 30th, from 9am to 3:30pm at the in Peterborough.
This year’s theme is “Youth Speak. Make Them Listen!: Youth, Art & Activism. Keynote speaker, Ben Powless, is a Mohawk youth activist and internationally respected speaker who is involved with the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, the Indigenous Environmental Network, among other pursuits.
Following the keynote address, youth will participate in a variety of participatory and skill-building workshops such as Guerilla Street Performance using spoken word/hip hop and theatre, Climate Change and Indigenous Food Sovereignty, Food As Non Violent Action (Cooking with Food Not Bombs), The Activist Tool Box For Getting Your Message Heard, Reclaiming Public Space Using Street Art, Environmental Racism, and Raise the Paddle: Preparing for a G8/G20 Action.
Global Youth Day 2010 has been organized by a youth working group in conjunction with KWIC and JSH, and with financial support from City of Peterborough, Jamaica Self-Help Youth Action Team and Trent Indigenous and Environmental Studies. The spring date of Global Youth Day is held in conjunction with Global Youth Service Days, the largest international celebration of youth volunteerism in the world.
Registration forms are available at www.kwic.info. For more info or to get involved, call Julie at Kawartha World Issues Centre: 705-748-1680.
13. New Transition Town Courses! All of these events are at Sadleir House, 751 George St. N. from 7:00- 9:00 pm.
Playing around with sprouts with Jan Laurie, Tuesday April 13th
Learn the method and health benefits of growing your own nutrient dense sprouts. This hands on class will connect you with growing food in your own kitchen year round. Bring a mason jar to start sprouting.
Top 10 Health Secrets: with Tamara and Pedro Periera, Tues. April 27th.
This interactive workshop will reveal top secrets for optimal health with more energy, enhanced immunity and better sleep. Also learn about the top hazards lurking in your cupboards and elsewhere in your home. Be the best you can be!
Personal Care Products: with Angella Windrem, Tues. May 11th.
This popular course will inform you of the harmful ingredients found in over-the-counter skin and hair care products. You will learn how to make your own and where the ingredients can be sourced locally. Say NO to toxic commercial personal products!
Cheese Making: with Christine Jaros,Tues. May 25th
Learn how cheese is make, the equipment needed and the various bacteria necessary to produce different cheeses. This is a hands on class where you will make and taste 2 varieties of cheese.
12. Action Campaigns:
Aboriginal Healing Foundation Cuts:
As many of you are aware, the federal government is cutting funding to the Aboriginal Healing Foundation on March 31, 2010. This will mean that many counsellors specifically for Aboriginal people
in Canada will be losing their jobs. This act contradicts a promise made to commit an dditional $199 million to address the legacy of residential schools in Canada.
The Aboriginal Healing Foundation (AHF) is an Aboriginal-managed national non-profit institution, established in 1998. The AHF mandate is to encourage and support community-based Aboriginal directed healing initiatives. These initiatives address the intergenerational legacy of physical and sexual abuse, suffered as a result of Canada’s Indian Residential School System. The AHF relies on Federal Government funding to meet its mandate and, as of March 31st, 2010, a total of 134 community-based projects nationwide will be terminated.
Stephen Harper apologized to Indigenous people in Canada for the atrocities of the Residential School system but he and his government will not fund the healing that still needs to take place for this and other injustices.
Please sign the petition below to tell Stephen Harper to put his money where his mouth is:
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/fundAHF/
Iraq War resisters and Bill C-440:
In only a matter of a few weeks, Parliament could be debating and voting on Bill C-440, a bill that would make legally binding two motions that have already passed in the House of Commons in support of U.S. Iraq War resisters. Bill C-440 sends a message to the Harper government that the will
of the majority in support of war resisters cannot be ignored.
In addition to the nearly 10,000 Bill C-440 postcards that supporters are gathering across Canada, we are asking you to take a few minutes today and directly contact your M.P. to ask them to support Bill C-440.
Canadians are proud of the fact that we refused to send our soldiers into an unsanctioned and immoral war. Even a majority of Americans think Canada did the right thing by not participating. Canada has an honourable tradition of offering sanctuary to Americans who object to wars not sanctioned by the United Nations and want to live a life of peace, free from persecution. During the Vietnam War, Canada welcomed tens of thousands of American war resisters who have contributed greatly to our society.
U.S. Iraq War resisters still face deportation and the threat of jail for doing the right thing. Take action today to make sure your M.P. knows you want Bill C-440 passed.
For more information and updates on Bill C-440: http://www.letthemstay.ca/
For more information on War Resisters Support Campaign: http://www.resisters.ca/
Here's the form on-line to send to your MP.: http://letthemstay.ca/action/email-your-mp/
Governmental Asbestos Lobbying:
While cutting funds from women's groups and aboriginal healing programs,
Prime Minister Harper wants to give away $250,000.00 of taxpayers' money to
fund an asbestos lobby group (the Chrysotile institute). This Institute
promotes asbestos in developing countries, telling them it can be safely
used. Health authorities say the Institute's information is dangerous and
false and will lead to an epidemic of asbestos disease and death overseas.
The Institute's response? It says the position of the Canadian Medical
Association, the Canadian Cancer Society and the World Health Organisation
is "wacko". Write to PM Harper and tell him to stop this callous and immoral misuse of taxpayer funds to export asbestos disease to developing countries: http://www.rightoncanada.ca/?p=741
The Legislature resumed today after much speculation about the future of the
Special Diet Allowance. For the fourth time in a few days, Michael Prue
asked the Minister if the program was safe.(see attached Hansard) Based on
her answers today, it looks like our fears have been substantiated.
Special Diet
Please continue to write to MPP's and newspapers, both local and national,
about the importance of the Special Diet Allowance to Ontarians.
We cannot allow this program to be slashed.
Feel free to pass this email along to those who may be interested.
<<10.03.22. special diet hansard.doc>>
Laurie Orrett
Executive Assistant to Michael Prue, MPP
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