[Org4j-announce] Upcoming events: Apr 17 - May 6.

[Organizing 4Justice]

Earth Day/Week, May Day, and a lot more...


*Bevel Up film screening*
Tues Apr 17, 6pm at Ottawa Public Library (Laurier & Metcalfe)
"A screening of the movie "Bevel Up: Drugs, Users, and Outreach Nursing".
The movie will be followed by a panel discussion on the topics of outreach
nursing in our community and the need for safer consumption facilities in
Ottawa.
http://cscsottawa.ca/blog/bevel-up-film-screening-april-17


*Solidarity Wine and Cheese with A Trade Union in the Philippines*
Tues Apr 17, 6:30-8:30pm at 2017 Dunton Tower, Carleton University
"Exposing the Threats Facing Public Sector Workers in the Philippines
Meet Francisca Castro, National Secretary-General of the Alliance of
Concerned Teachers. Hear about their struggles against privatization in the
Education Sector, and the campaign against human rights violations directed
towards workers, peasants, community leaders and church leaders in the
Philippines."
https://www.facebook.com/events/307075786030795/


*Occupy This! Ottawa book launch with Judy Rebick*
Wed Apt 18, 7pm at Friends Meeting House 91A Fourth Ave
"Join us for an evening of discussion with Judy Rebick and others about the
Occupy movement and building solidarity against austerity, including
upcoming May Day protests against public service cuts."
https://www.facebook.com/events/119137754886905


*Environmental Film Festival: Best of Planet In Focus*
Apr 18-21, Museum of Nature. Tickets req'd
"Don't miss this excellent and provocative selection of films about current
environmental issues, including marine conservation.
Each night will feature a guest speaker—a perfect outing to celebrate Earth
Week!"
http://nature.ca/en/plan-your-visit/what-see-do/whats/environmental-film-festival


*2012 Permaculture Convergence*
Sat Apr 21, 9:15am-5:30pm. Registration req'd
"Gathering the Local Permaculture Community
9:30am to 12:30pm Presentations by Permaculture Teachers & Students
1:30pm to 5:30pm Sowing Seeds of Community • Open Space Technology
Conference"
http://eonpermaculture.ca/convergence-2012


*Eco Expo, Ottawa's Healthy Living Show*
Sat-Sun Apr 21-22, RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Dr (at Bronson)
"Three shows in one, featuring an eco-festival, a local food fair, and a
health & wellness show. This is an official Earth Day event that aims to
celebrate environmental action and the importance of local food. Come check
it out!"
http://ecoexpo.ca/

*
Promdemonium #5*
Sat April 21, 8pm-1am. Tickets req'd
"Ottawa’s radical, community-oriented, gender-bending, bike-loving,
enviro-humping, queer-diggin, slow dancing, big dress wearing prom that you
never had!"
http://promdemonium.ca


*Earth Day Every Day*
Sun April 22, 9am-4pm on Petrie Island, Orleans
"Join us to celebrate Earth Day on beautiful Petrie Island this Sunday,
April 22nd, 9am-4pm. There will be workshops, information booths, live
music, and more! Kid-friendly, bring the whole family! This is a "leave no
trace" event, so we encourage bringing no-waste lunches."
See schedule at link, or contact: greatearthpeace at yahoo.ca - 613-240-3939
https://www.facebook.com/events/221496821285926


*Community Organizing: A Workshop with Joan Kuyek*
Tues Apr 24, 6:30pm at McNabb Community Centre (TBC)
"Author Joan Kuyek will talk with us about organizing, what it means, how
to do it, and a number of important skills and issues. This includes:
- Understand how power, privilege and oppression work
- Learning how to work together and how to build healthy and sustainable
organizations and communities
- How to create and maintain activist campaigns"
https://www.facebook.com/events/222798374488337


*Teach-in with Lee Maracle*
Thurs Apr 26, 7pm at PSAC, 233 Gilmour
"All Violence against Earth is Violence to Women, How We must Look at the
Past to Restore Our Future, a teach-in with a Celebrated Indigenous Woman,
Lee Maracle!"
http://ipsmo.org


*Book launch: Paved with Good Intentions*
Thurs Apr 26, 7pm at T.A.N. Coffee, 317 Wilbrod
"Canada's development NGOs from idealism to imperialism. Authors Nik
Barry-Shaw and Dru Oja Jay will discuss their critique of Canada's
development industry."
https://www.facebook.com/events/329379477122343


*Transition Ottawa potluck*
Fri Apr 27, 5:30-9pm, Ecclesiax Church, 2 Monk St
"Come and meet the Transition Ottawa members who live in your
neighbourhood. Bring your favourite edible to share, a plate and eating
utensils. Enjoy the company of like-minded individuals over a bite and
interesting discussion."
http://transitionottawa.ning.com/events/transition-ottawa-spring-potluck


*MayDay: Solidarity Against Austerity*
Tues May 1st, 11:30am Confederation Park, 12noon Prime Minister's Office
"Your support is needed today to build a broad mobilization to stop the
cuts to our public services and defend our rights."
http://maydayottawa.ca


*Jane's Walk*
Talk: Thurs May 3. Walks: Sat-Sun, May 5-6
Jane's Walk is a weekend festival of free neighbourhood walking tours given
by locals who care passionately about where they live, work and play.
Jane's Walk is a pedestrian-focused event that improves urban literacy by
offering insights into local history, planning, design, and civic
engagement through the simple act of walking and observing. It celebrates
the work of Jane Jacobs.
http://janeswalkottawa.ca


*3i Summit on Sustainability: Collaborating For Action*
Fri-Sat, May 4-5. Tickets req'd.
"If you are someone who wants to innovate, interact, and initiate the kind
of change that will advance environmental sustainability in Ottawa, then
the 3i Summit 2012 is for you."
http://www.3isummit.com
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