[Org4j-announce] Summertime organizing

[Organizing 4Justice]

In this update:
- a couple announcements (looking for input/assistance)
- a couple upcoming events

Please do email us if you ever have something for us to send out
(apologies for missing some recent stuff, we're blaming it on summer :)


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*TOOLS FOR CHANGE - input requested!*

Tools for Change is a workshop series that some folks involved with
OPIRG-Ottawa are hoping to get going in Ottawa in the fall.

In order to do this, we need your input!  Please let us know what you think
is most needed to tool-up Ottawa's movements!
==> http://bit.ly/t4csurvey (please reply to the survey by August 7th)

TFC contact: tasharpeters at gmail.com


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*THE LEVELLER magazine release / call for distributors*

The time has come. The Leveller magazine will be released in a few short
days and we need you to help spread the word.

With the help of PROMdemonium funding, we are delivering
community-based media that packs a punch, covering stories and
analyzing issues that the mainstream either ignores or misrepresents.
This issue has it all, well most of it anyways.

Read about Ottawa's talented street artists, the Hintonberg Hub, and a
guide to bike safety in the City. Find alternative viewpoints on
government/corporate attacks on workers (CUPW), austerity-fighters (G20),
anti-war folk (CANSEC), refugees, prisoners, the environment, the flotilla,
the poor, and much more.

More importantly, help distribute copies to local businesses and
organizations in your neighbourhood, or work with a friend for a
short period to hand out free copies to residents in the city
(proven to be a very effective method).

Contact: operations.the.leveller at gmail.com


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*Community Picnic & Film Night to Organize Against Racism & Fascism*
Sunday, July 31 · 3:30-8:00pm

Film showing is at the Dalhousie Community Center on Somerset at 330pm
The picnic will be at Dundonald Park on Somerset St & Bay St at 6pm

Join us for an afternoon of anti-racism in action. We will be watching a
couple
clips from films on racism and fascism in Canada and abroad and discuss
strategies and tactics to fight its rise throughout the world and here in
our
communities.

Film is free! Potluck Picnic!

Film starts at 330 so get there before the seats fill up.
Unfortunately due to renovations in progress,
the space is not accessible for everyone.

After the discussion we will be headed to Dundonald Park for a picnic.
Picnic probably at 6pm. Bring your musical instruments and be ready to
party!

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=234021463298535


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*Climate Justice Week @ Carleton U: Planning Meeting*
Thursday, August 4 · 7:00-10:00pm
at OPIRG-Carleton Office. 326 Unicentre (3rd floor,
up the stairs from Ziggy's, down the stairs across from CUSA)

We are organizing a Climate Justice week at Carleton University for
October 24-28. This meeting will be an initial brainstorming meeting
to figure out what we want to do for this.

Some ideas we have discussed is holding a series of events were different
organizers and personalities in the climate justice movement come and speak
about Canada's role in global environmental change as well as positive
solutions.
We could show documentaries and stage an action in the atrium as well.
The possibilities are endless!

Please let me know if the time and location works.
The time and date can be flexible and we can arrange for a space that is
accessible if need be (the OPIRG Carleton office is not accessible).

Contact: Chris, b.chris896 at gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136671229751116


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*Speak Up! Make the Youth Perspective Heard at the Rio+20
Youth Training and Consultation*

The RCEN (Cdn Environmental Network) invites youth under 30 to participate
in a day-long skills training and consultation event in preparation for the
Rio+20 Earth Summit.

On August 16th, learn about government consultation, get tips on how to
participate, and explore the RCEN—including how to get involved. Then put
what you learnt into action by sharing your ideas about international
environmental policy in relation to Rio+20.

Full invitation:
http://rcen.ca/sites/default/files/uploads/speak_up_invitation.pdf

Please RSVP by contacting Michelle Hak Hepburn,
RCEN Biodiversity and Earth Summit Intern:
michelle at rcen.ca, 613‐728‐9810 ext. 235.
Or, contact her if you have any questions or for more information.


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*MYTH-BUSTING : Sex Work / DÉMYSTIFIER : Le travail du sexe*
Wednesday, August 17 · 7:00-9:00pm
at 233 Gilmour (PSAC building)

Ottawa RebELLES and Students for Sex Worker Rights presentsssssssss
MYTH-BUSTING : Sex work and the Criminal Code

Are you confused by what you've been hearing about the prostitution laws?
Uncomfortable with the terminology?
Legalize, decriminalize, what's the difference? How do the laws affect you?
Is there a difference between sex work and prostitution?
Are you wondering to yourself "What the F is going on??????"

We will be busting your myths about who are sex workers, what do they do,
how the laws affect their work, and how you can be an ally.
This is a public event so bring your friends and come spend an evening
with the awesome rebELLES and some saweet sex workers!

***************** et en francais:  *********​**********

Les rebELLES d'Ottawa et les Étudiant(e)s pour les droits des travailleuses
et travailleurs du sexe présenttttttttttttttttent
DÉMYSTIFIER : Le travail du sexe et le Code Criminel

Es-tu confus(e) par ce que tu vois dans les nouvelles et les médias au sujet

des lois de prostitution?
La terminologie te rend-t-elle mal à l'aise? Tu sais de quoi ils parlent
lorsqu'ils
mentionnent la légalisation, la criminalisation?
C'est quoi la différence ANYWAYS?
Est-ce que ces lois t'affectent?
Y'a tu une différence entre le travail du sexe et la prostitution?

Pas de problème! On prend une soirée pour démystifier vos stéréotypes de qui

sont les travailleuses et travailleurs du sexe, qu'est ce qu'elles/ils font
comme
travail, comment les lois les affectent, et ce que tu peux faire pour aider.
C'est
un évènement public so apporte tes amis pis viens chillé avec les superbes
rebELLES et des travailleuses du sexe uber cool!

Contact: ottawarebelles at gmail.com
**https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=179345418794869
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