Peace and Environment News* June 1995
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Peace and Environment News * June 1995 |
EVERY WEEK
Peace and Environment Resource Centre
Open weekdays 12-6 P.M., 174 First Avenue (near Bank), 2nd floor, Room 5. Call 230-4590.
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
6-9:30 A.M. Radio: OEuforie. Les nouvelles de Radio France Internationale, en plus des chroniques culturelles. CHUO 89.1 FM.
7-9:30 A.M. Radio: Special Blend. News, views, and music. BBC World Service News at 7, 8 and 9 A.M. CKCU 93.1 FM.
Noon-4:40 P.M. Revenue Rez presence on Parliament Hill. Call 236-7826.
5-6 P.M. Radio: The Five O'clock Train. Local stories, interviews, social commentary. CHUO 89.1 FM.
6:30-8 P.M. Radio: As It Happens. Current affairs with a cross-Canada phone-in discussion. CBC Radio, CBO 91.5 FM.
7-7:30 P.M TV: Skylight. Human affairs issues. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
MONDAY
6-6:30 A.M. TV: R-2000: The Better-Built House. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
12:30 P.M. Amnesty International Youth Group, Carleton University, rm. 303, Dunton Tower. Call 567-9603.
12:30 P.M. TV: Waste Not. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
4 P.M. International Development Group, OPIRG-Ottawa, meets at 631 King Edward, 3rd floor. Call 230-3076.
5:30 P.M. Amnesty International Youth Group, (University of Ottawa) meeting, Rm. A, Portable Bldg. Call 742-8246.
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Nuestramérica. The Latin American community in Ottawa. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7-9:30 P.M. Schizophrenic Self-Help Group. At Carlington Community Centre. Call Anne, 829-5279.
7:30 P.M TV: Spirit Connection. Environment, peace, and human rights. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
10 P.M TV: Markings. Contemporary issues. Hosted by Neil Bissoondath. TVO, Cable 2.
TUESDAY
12-1 P.M. Radio: High Noon Cafe. General interest and public affairs. CKCU 93.1 FM.
1-2:30 P.M. Taking Charge of Your Health: free workshops at Centretown Community Health Centre, 340 MacLaren St., call 563-4336.
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Beyond Our Backyard. Documentaries on environmental issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
6:30-7 P.M. Radio: Off the Pedestal. Women's issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7 P.M. "The Radical Cameleon" newspaper group meets at 631 King Edward, 3rd floor. We need writers, photographers, translators. Call OPIRG-Ottawa, 230-3076.
10:30 P.M TV: Cross Currents. Ethics and society. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
WEDNESDAY
10-12 A.M. Radio: Orígenes. Central America news, music. CHUO 89.1 FM.
12-1 P.M. Radio: Public Domain. Issues in Canadian politics. CKCU 93.1 FM.
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Defiant Voices. Gay and lesbian issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
8-8:30 P.M TV: Aboriginal Voices. Aboriginal viewpoints. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
10:30 P.M TV: It's About Time. Human affairs. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
THURSDAY
12-1 P.M. Radio: Lunch Break. General interest and public affairs. CKCU 93.1 F.M.
3:40 P.M. TV: The Green Earth Club. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
6 P.M. Anti-Racism Working Group, OPIRG-Ottawa, meets at 631 King Edward, 3rd floor. Call 230-3076.
7 P.M. Ottawa Coalition to Save Clayoquot Sound meets at the Greenpeace office, 126 York St. Call 798-0354.
7-8 P.M. TV: Fragile Nature. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
8-9 P.M. TV: The Nature of Things. CBOT Channel 4, Cable 8.
8:30-9:30 P.M. Radio: Spirit Voice. Aboriginal news, music and literature. CKCU 93.1 FM.
12 P.M. TV: Human Edge. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
FRIDAY
12-1 P.M. Radio: The Brown Bag Show. CKCU 93.1 FM.
12:30-1 P.M. Radio: Wheel People. Public affairs for the physically challenged. CHUO 89.1 FM.
7 P.M. Sahaja Yoga Meditation, Introduction. At Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. Call 828-5980.
7:30 P.M. Baha'i Firesides: Aspects of Peace and Unity. 16-380 Montreal Road. Baha'i Community of Vanier. Artistic presentation. Call Al Coté, 746-5498.
9:30 P.M TV: Creation. Environmental issues. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
SATURDAY
10 A.M.-2 P.M. The Ottawa Organic Farmers' Market. Vegetables, herbs, baked goods. At Kingsway United Church, 630 Island Park Drive, south of the Queensway. Call 281-5309.
12-12:30 P.M. TV: Terre d'animaux. La Chaîne, Cable 12.
12:08-1 P.M. Radio: Quirks & Quarks. What's new in the world of science. CBC Radio, 91.5 FM.
7-8 P.M. TV: National Geographic Society Special. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
8 P.M TV: The Cutting Edge. NFB documentaries. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
SUNDAY
5 P.M. Ecofeminism Working Group meets at Rosie Lee's Café, 167 Laurier Ave.E. Call OPIRG-Ottawa, 230-3076, to confirm place.
5-7 P.M. Discussions on universal peace, yoga, meditation, vegetarianism. At 212 Somerset E. Hare Krishna Society, 565-6544.
5:30-6 P.M. Radio: Watani. News and commentary on the Middle East. CKCU 93.1 FM.
8-9 P.M. Radio: Mwangwi Kutoka Afrika. Music, news, and views from Africa. CKCU 93.1 FM.
BULLETINS
Nominations for "Landlord of the Year Contest," to give recognition to good landlords, accepted to June 5. Call Housing Help, 563-4532.
For summer activities of OPIRG-Ottawa groups: Enviro-Action (environment working group), First Nations Support Group, Outlook, call 230-3076.
The East Timor Alert Network is meeting every second Monday at 6 P.M. at the Jack Purcell Community Centre. All welcome. For information, call 742-9141.
Revenue Rez encampment on Victoria Island needs donations of food and services. Call 236-7826.
For upcoming events, call the Ottawa Coalition to Save Clayoquot Sound hotline, 241-7444.
Auto-Free Ottawa is seeking volunteers to work on a variety of projects and events. We meet monthly. For information, call 565-3676.
The Ottawa Re-Store, 528 Cedarview Rd., Nepean, needs donations of reusable building materials. Call 825-8900.
The World Federalists-Ottawa have several Issues Action Groups which meet monthly. Call 232-0647 for nearest location.
Women interested in peace issues: for more information, contact Voice of Women for Peace, 744-7486.
The Ottawa Gulf Crisis Group will provide speakers, tapes, and source material on Iraq and the Middle East. Call 231-4715.
For information on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, call MESH-Ottawa, 789-MESH, or write c/o Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St., K1Y 2Y3.
Meet monthly: Nurses for Social Responsibility. Call 684-0388.
Amnesty International regional groups: Kanata (Group 145), call 836-1717; Lanark (Group 146), meets last Thursday of month, call 278-2280; Hull (Group 173), call 772-2198.
Vision TV's weekly program "Creation" is looking for stories about social change activism. Contact Mark Haslam, CREATION, Vision TV, 189 Church St., Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7, (416) 868-1599, fax (416) 369-1763.
OVER THE MONTH
June 2-3: Learning Grounds Naturalization Conference at Nepean Civic Square, Nepean City Hall, 101 Centrepoint Drive, 8 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Learn about greening schoolyards. Call 235-7550.
June 7-10: Canada in Biotechnology: Canadian Science Writers' Association Conference, in Ottawa. Call (416) 928-9624.
June 10-11: Ottawa-Hull Regional Conference in Defence of the Rights of All. 1:30-5 P.M. each day. At 80 Florence St. People's Front (East Indian Defence Committee), 241-8404.
June 10-11: Rideau Lakes Cycle Tour. Call Ottawa Bicycle Club, 230-1064.
June 16-17: Barleygreen Convention. Guest speakers: Dr. Mary Ruth Swope and Dr. John Shewfelt. At the Talisman Hotel, 1376 Carling Ave. AIM International. Call 829-6985.
June 26-30: Youth for Social Justice College, King's College, London, Ontario. Fee $200, including room and board. Write Youth for Social Justice College, 356 Queen's Ave., London, ON N6B 1X6, phone (519) 432-2123.
DAILY CALENDAR
THURSDAY, JUNE 1
7-9 P.M. Better Breathing Month Kick-Off for the Environment. Talks on air quality by Dr. R.E. Dales, Jay Kassirer, and Ken Toews. $10. At 3 Raymond St., Ottawa. The Lung Association, Ottawa-Carleton Region, 230-4200.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Crosscurrents. OPIRG-Carleton's environmental and social issues program. CKCU 93.1 FM
7 & 9:30 P.M. "Ozone and the Politics of Medicine: The Story of a Medical Breakthrough." Film on ozone therapy. At Arts Court Theatre, 2 Daly. $8. Call 567-7715.
7:30 P.M. Social justice coffeehouse at Stone Angel Institute, 314 Lisgar. Open stage. Everyone welcome. Meet other activists. No smoking, no alcohol. Call 722-8048.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
11 A.M. 10th Annual Walk for Peace, the Environment and Social Justice. Registration 10 A.M. Starts at Minto Park, Elgin at Lewis. Call Ottawa Disarmament Coalition, 235-3944 or 565-4057.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
7:30 P.M. Film: "Blood and Belonging," with panel discussion. A BBC documentary on Kurdistan. Two speakers, to include Dr. Amir Hassanpur, Kurdish author and scholar. At Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset E. Call Canadian Friends of Kurdistan, 231-3076.
MONDAY, JUNE 5
7-9 P.M. Ecovision Annual General Meeting. Panel on anti-pesticide campaign, with discussion. At City Hall, 111 Sussex Dr., Guigue Rm.
7:30 P.M. Green Party monthly meeting at the Dalhousie Community Centre, 755 Somerset St. W. (west of Bronson at Empress Ave.), #2 bus, bicycle parking in front. Call 237-4768.
TUESDAY, JUNE 6
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: Earth Embassy. Environmental and social issues from a grassroots view. CKCU 93.1 FM.
1-2:30 P.M. "Buddhist Approaches to Well-Being," with Joan Shikai Woodward of the Shinjin Institute. Free. Centretown Community Health Centre, 340 Maclaren. Call 563-4336.
10 P.M TV: Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media. Part 4 of 5. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7
7 P.M. Film: "Death of a Nation: The Timor Conspiracy," produced by John Pilger. Followed by talk by East Timorese refugee. (See story p. 2.) At Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, Metcalfe & Laurier. Call East Timor Alert Network, 742-9141.
7 P.M. Lucienne Azzie, rehabilitation counsellor, will speak on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. At Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington. MESH-Ottawa, 789-MESH.
THURSDAY, JUNE 8
12:15 P.M. Presentation by Dr. Manuel Patarroyo, developer of the first malaria vaccine. $20 (includes lunch). At Citadel Inn Hotel, 101 Lyon St., Top of the Hill Room North, 26th floor. International Development Research Centre, 236-6163 ext. 2479.
7 P.M. "Vukovar Poste Restante," Film benefit for World Interaction. At Bytowne Cinema, 7 P.M. $7 ($8 at door). Call 238-4659.
7:30 P.M. Cycling workshop for women. At Orleans Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr., Hall C. Citizens for Safe Cycling, 567-1288.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Voice for Peace, CKCU 93.1 FM. Call Richard at 231-3076 or Bill at 733-5159.
7 P.M. Frugal night: supper & discussion. At Gasthaus Zum Dorf-Krug, 380 Industrial Ave. Humanist Association of Ottawa, 738-7720.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10
9 A.M.-12 P.M. Cardboard & paper recyling depot at Herongate Mall. Also PETE and HDPE plastics. Sponsored by Waste Recycling Inc., 742-1222. Call 244-5444.
6 P.M. Monthly dinner meeting, Ottawa Vegetarian Dining Club. Call a week ahead, 729-7282, for location.
MONDAY, JUNE 12
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: Working in Solidarity. Discussion of labour issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Ottawa Disarmament Coalition. At the Stone Angel Institute, 314 Lisgar. Call 235-3944.
TUESDAY, JUNE 13
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: A Luta Continua. Third World issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
5 P.M. Meeting, Environmental Advisory Committee. City Hall, 111 Sussex Drive, Fuller Room, Terrace Level. Call Chantal Samson, 564-1380.
7:30 P.M. Ottawa Central American Solidarity Committee monthly meeting. At Dalhousie Community Centre, 755 Somerset W. Call 237-9214.
7:30 P.M. Amnesty International Group 5 monthly meeting. At 91A 4th Ave. Call 594-8332.
7:30 P.M. Global Population Concerns-Ottawa monthly meeting. 57 Sunnyside Ave. Call 730-6147.
9:30 P.M TV: Making Peace. Conclusion. Discussion of Canadian defence policy. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
10 P.M TV: Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media. Conclusion. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14
6:30 P.M. United Nations Association NCR Branch monthly meeting. At 130 Slater, Suite 900. Call 565-9282.
7:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade. At 489 Metcalfe. Call 231-3076.
THURSDAY, JUNE 15
5:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Development Education Subcommittee, YM/YWCA. At 180 Argyle St., Rm. 220. Call 237-1320 ext 4019.
7:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society—Ottawa-Hull Chapter. Call for location, 729-7643.
FRIDAY, JUNE 16
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Crosscurrents. OPIRG-Carleton's environmental and social issues program. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7 P.M. "If our cells could speak," talk by Dr. Mary Ruth Swope, nutrition educator. At the Talisman Hotel, 1376 Carling Ave. AIM International. Call 829-6985.
SATURDAY, JUNE 17
1-5 P.M. Public forum on traffic in the By Ward Market. Talks and discussion (see story p. 16). At Market Building, York Street, 2nd floor, Art Gallery. Call Friends of the Market, 241-8176 or 723-2325.
7 P.M. Grupo Ramada presents Cantos de Tierra, a concert of songs and dances of Chile. $12. At Alumni Auditorium, University of Ottawa, 85 University St. Call Chilean Community in Ottawa, 562-5771.
SUNDAY, JUNE 18
All day: Gatineau Park Father's Day Hike. Led by Chris Dodson. Call Tanya at Sierra Club, 241-4611.
MONDAY, JUNE 19
7:30 P.M. Utne Reader Ottawa area neighbourhood salon. Discussions of current issues. At Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington. Call 567-0246.
TUESDAY, JUNE 20
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: Earth Embassy. Environmental and social issues from a grassroots view. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7:30 P.M. Discussion: topic to be determined. Issues Action Group Project, World Federalists of Canada. Call for location, Howard, 731-9829.
7:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Canadian Friends of Kurdistan. At St. John's Anglican Church, 154 Somerset W. Call 231-3076.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21
9 A.M.-4 P.M. Workshop on Productive Communication and Listening at Work, with Dr. Carol Milstone. $195. At 116 Promenade du Portage, Hull. Call Action for Sustainable Communities, (819) 777-1052.
7:30 P.M. Project Accompaniment monthly meeting. To support the Guatemalan refugee return. At First United Church, 397 Kent St. Call 739-0925.
7:30 P.M. Amnesty International Group 56 monthly meeting. At St. Pierre Community Centre, 353 Friel St. 230-6628.
7:30 P.M. Monthly meeting, Non-Smokers for Clean Air. Call 738-0905 for location.
FRIDAY, JUNE 23
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Voice for Peace, CKCU 93.1 FM. Call Richard at 231-3076 or Bill at 733-5159.
SATURDAY, JUNE 24
All Day: Hike through Leitrum Wetlands. Led by Albert Dugal. Call Tanya at Sierra Club, 241-4611.
2 P.M. Potluck dinner, Allergy and Environmental Health Association, Ottawa Branch. Call 225-6133.
MONDAY, JUNE 26
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: Working in Solidarity. Discussion of labour issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
TUESDAY, JUNE 27
9:30-10 A.M. Radio: A Luta Continua. Third World issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
6:30 P.M. PERC Board meeting. At 174 First Ave., top floor. Call 230-4590 if you want to attend as a visitor.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28
7 P.M. RESULTS Canada monthly meeting. Working to alleviate world poverty. At Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St. Call Gord, 225-1986.
9 P.M TV: The Path Ahead. Aboriginal communities fight to save their land. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
10 P.M TV: It's About Time. The legacy of the Montreal Massacre. Vision TV, Cable 24/25.
FRIDAY, JUNE 30
6-6:30 P.M. Radio: Crosscurrents. OPIRG-Carleton's environmental and social issues program. CKCU 93.1 FM.
COMING EVENTS
Coming in July:
July 3-28: Leadership Training Programme for youth aged 14-17. $175 plus tax and materials. Call City of Ottawa, 244-5300 ext. 3177.
July 7-11: Eco-spirituality retreat, "The Grandeur of God." Facilitator: Mary Margaret Howard. $130 (inc. room & board); Fri. to Sun. only, $100. At Temple Pastures Retreat Centre (20 minutes from downtown Ottawa). Call Michele Dubord, 669-6835.
July 22: Eastern Ontario Ecological Farm Tour. Ecological Farmers of Ontario, 613-924-2052.
Coming in August:
August 1-25: Leadership Training Programme for youth aged 14-17. $175 plus tax and materials. Call City of Ottawa, 244-5300 ext. 3177.
August 11-17: Training session for field volunteers for Peace Brigades International. Near Hamilton, ON. $250. Call Alan Dixon, 230-4123, or write to 27 3rd Ave., Ottawa.
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