Peace and Environment News* February 2001
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Peace and Environment News * February 2001 |
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NEW IN FEBRUARY
Training for Facilitators for the Collective Kitchen Project, starts first week of February. Call Moe at Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, 244-2815.
Befriending the Earth study group: "Designing the Green Economy," 2nd and 4th Thursday evenings, 7:15-9:15 p.m., January to April, at Bethany Baptist Church, 382 Centrepointe Drive, Nepean. Cost $20 for 8 sessions, plus text (about $20). Call 820-0598.
Terra Flora Centre in St-André-Avellin, Québec, offers strawbale workshops; how to make spring flower elixirs. Ask about The Herbal Way. Call 819-985-0894.
Herb courses for health improvement. With herbalist Judy Henry. Information: (613) 832-8241; henry@cyberus.ca; web site: www.valleygrass.ca/JudysHerbs.html. Or write to: Judy's Organic Herbs, PO Box 258, Woodlawn ON K0A 3M0.
Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Earth*tones: drum and dance circle. Bring a drum or other acoustic intrument. Arts Court, 2nd floor, Studio B, 2 Daly at Nicholas. $2/$3 cover. Benefit for OPIRG-Carleton's Forestry Group. Call 520-2757 or 567-7244.
CANCELLED FOR THE WINTER: Have Your Say in the Park: every Saturday at 3 p.m., in Confederation Park (Laurier & Elgin), near the fountain. People needed to talk about their issues, poetry, etc. Non-profit only. Call 567-0811.
Citizen's World Peace Accord, ongoing at Website: www.peacezine.org Contact Glenn Sheppard, Peacezine, 416-439-3381.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY1
6 p.m. Benefit dinner and auction, traditional West African. $100. Proceeds to Baobab Youth Performers. At residence of High Commissioner for Ghana. Call 725-6994.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4
7:30 p.m. Singing Drum Concert by master drummer Kwasi Dunyo from Ghana, and Kanata Children's Chorus. Proceeds to aid the village of Dagbamete, Ghana. $12. At First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave. Call 725-6994.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
7 p.m. PERCshop: Vol - Vegas!! The great casino game of volunteer management. Free. Presented by Peace and Environment Resource Centre. At 174 First Ave (at Bank), top floor. Register at 230-4590 or info@perc.ca.
7 p.m. Talk: "Towards a just and viable peace in the Middle East: a view from the ground," with Jeff Halper & Salim Shawamreh. Room 253-D, Center Block, Parliament Hill. Sponsor: Canadian Palestine Educational Exchange (CEPAL), and others. Call to register, 235-2725 or cepal@cyberus.ca
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10
7 p.m.: Launch of Octopus Books website. At 116 Third Ave (west of Bank). Call Octopus Books, 233-2589.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14
10 a.m. Launch of the Ottawa Good Food Box Club. Meet Food Box coordinators and Mayor Bob Chiarelli. At Jean Piggot Place, City Hall, 111 Lisgar. Call Deborah Shnay, 233-4443 x2203.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
7:30 p.m. Talk: "Detoxifying the Earth," featuring Elizabeth May, executive director of the Sierra Club. At McNabb Community Center, 180 Percy St. No Scents, please. Contact Allergy and Environmental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, (819) 777-5848.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. & 7:30-10 p.m. Conference: "Science and the Public Good: the impact of genetic engineering on food, people and the planet." Evening event includes speakers Maude Barlow and Ralph Nader. $25/$10. At Crowne Plaza Hotel, 101 Lyon Street. To register, contact Council of Canadians, 233-4487 ext. 250; E-mail: inquiries@canadians.org
Weekend workshop: "Building Peace and Global Awareness in Your Classroom. (Continues Feb. 17.) For student teachers. Workshops, resource fair. Elizabeth May of Sierra Club to speak. $25. At Bonnenfant Y Outdoor Centre. Sponsors: Educating for Peace & Global Educators Network. Register at (613) 238-4659 or r.anderson@cyberus.ca
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21
7-9 p.m. Urban forum: "The Climate Change Challenge—Opportunities for Local Action." Speakers: Ralph Torrie, Elisabeth Arnold. At Council Chamber, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier West.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Ecological Farming Day. "Earning a Living in Organic Agriculture." Speakers, workshops, trade show. $40/$20. At Operating Engineers Training Institute, Morrisburg, ON. Sponsored by Canadian Organic Growers. Call 613-525-4114.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
7:15-9:15 p.m. Talk on Corporate donations to political parties, with Aaron Freeman. At McNabb Community Centre Assembly Hall,180 Percy St. (corner Gladstone). Sponsor: Green Party of Ottawa. Contact John Dodson, 729-2751.
COMING UP
Coming in March
Seedy Saturday, March 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Glebe Community Centre, 690 Lyon St. Admission free. Organic seed sale & exchange; workshops on organic gardening. Hosted by Seeds of Diversity Canada and Canadian Organic Growers. Call Greta at 613-524-3425; email: greta.kryger@sympatico.ca
Alternative energy fair at Carleton University, March 7. Call OPIRG-Carleton, 520-2757, for information.
Teach-in on Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) agreement. March 9-11, Université du Québec à Montréal, Montréal. In preparation for protest actions around the Summit of the Americas in Quebec City, April 20-22. For information, contact Anti-Capitalist Convergence, clac@tao.ca or phone 514-409-2049.
Latin American Solidarity Conference, March 17-18, International Conference Center, Chicago. For information: Alliance for Global Justice at msndc@afgj.org or 202-544-9355.
Coming in April
(For information on local events around Summit of the Americas, contact briane@dojo.tao.ca; for Quebec City: www.cmaq.net)
Demonstration against the Summit of the Americas & the FTAA. April 1, in Ottawa.
Civil disobedience: shutdown of Department of Foreign Affairs, in Ottawa. April 2.
People's Summit, in Quebec City. April 17.
Teach-in and concert, in Quebec City. April 20.
Demonstration against the Summit of the Americas & the FTAA. In Quebec City. April 21.
Workshop on ecology and theology, April 17 & 24, May 1 & 8. At All Saints Anglican Church, Westboro. Hosted by the Ecology and Theology Working Group. Register by April 10, 725-9487, weekdays between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Coming in Summer
Solidarity Summer, June-August. Intentional community, near Flesherton, north of Toronto. Apply by April 1 to Rob Shearer, ucyouth@bmts.com, or 416-736-2100 x77275.
Climate Change Caravan cycling across Canada, in Ottawa August 8. Looking for volunteers. Contact 828-8299.
ONGOING
Allergy and Environmental Health Association meets the third Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy. Call 860-2342.
Les réunions du groupe francophone d'Amnistie Internationale d'Ottawa ont lieu tous les premiers mardi du mois. Pour des détails sur le lieu de rencontre, appelez Andrée au 729-6986.
Amnesty International Group 5 meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at 91A Fourth Ave. Call 594-8332.
Amnesty International Group 56 meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Jack Purcell Community Centre, 320 Elgin. Call 445-3996.
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.
Auto-Free Ottawa meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Royal Oak II, Laurier St. Call 237-1549.
Baha'i Community of Vanier holds Baha'i Gatherings: Aspects of Peace and Unity, Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at 100-390 Montreal Road. Call Al Coté, 746-5498.
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society—Ottawa Valley Chapter meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Sandy Hill Community Centre, Games Room, 250 Somerset E. Next meeting: Feb. 7, "The Red Wolves of Algonquin Need Your Help." Volunteer night, March 7. Call 23-CPAWS (232-7297); website: www.cpaws-ov.org
Coalition to Oppose the Arms Trade meets monthly at 7:30 p.m. at 541 McLeod. Call 231-3076.
The East Timor Alert Network: Phone: 230-4070; Fax: 230-8854; E-mail: info@etan.ca; ETAN/Canada web page: www.etan.ca
Faith Partners Group holds a vigil of witness against the Ontario government's social spending cuts, Thursdays at 12 noon. At the Human Rights Monument, Elgin and Lisgar. 232-4500.
Food Action Ottawa meets the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the YW/YMCA, 180 Argyle St. Call Lucy at 241-4611; email lucy@eisa.com
The Glebe Organic Farmers' Market is held Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Glebe Community Centre, 690 Lyon St. Call Debbie, 613-448-3540 or David, 613-525-5443.
Global Population Concerns-Ottawa meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 57 Sunnyside Ave. Call 730-6147.
Health Dangers of the Urban Use of Pesticides Working Group meets at Regional Headquarters, 111 Lisgar. Phone 580-2477.
Issues Action Group Project, World Federalists of Canada, meets bimonthly at 7:30 p.m. Call 731-9829 or 232-0647 for location and topic.
OPIRG-Carleton resource library and working groups (Caribbean and Latin American Solidarity Group, Dam-Reservoir Working Group, Economic Justice Working Group), call 520-2757.
The OPIRG-Ottawa Resource Centre is open Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at 631 King Edward, 3rd floor. Office is closed every first Friday of the month. Call 230-3076.
Ottawa Burma Roundtable meets monthly. Working to raise awareness and support among Canadians for human rights and democratic development in Burma. Call for information, 237-8056.
Ottawa-Cuba Connections meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at 280 Metcalfe St, 5th floor. Call 729-3662.
City of Ottawa Environmental Advisory Committee meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall, 111 Sussex Drive, Fuller Room, Terrace Level. Call Elaine Grandmaitre, 244-5300 ext 3617.
Ottawa LETS, local employment and trading system: trade goods and services using a local currency called Ecodollars. Call 860-LETS (860-5387) or www.flora.org/lets-dev/.
The Ottawa Organic Farmers' Market is held Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vegetables, herbs, baked goods. At Kingsway United Church, 630 Island Park Drive, south of the Queensway. Call 256-4150.
Ottawa River Bioregion Group (OPIRG-University of Ottawa) meets the last Thursday of the month. Call 565-2596.
Ottawa Vegetarian Dining Club meets for dinner the second Saturday of the month at 6 p.m. Call a week ahead, 725-2083, for location and to register.
Ottawa Vegetarian Society meets for potluck at Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset E. $3. Call 228-5066.
Outaouais Lubicon Solidarity meets regularly. Supporting the Lubicon Crees in achieving a just agreement with the government. Call 777-3058; email mfoster@web.net
Peace & Disarmament Working Group/1st Unitarian Congregation meets the last Sunday of the month (except June to Aug), 12:15 p.m., 30 Cleary Ave. Call 225-7216.
The Peace and Environment Resource Centre is open Wednesdays-Fridays 12 noon-6 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at 174 First Avenue (near Bank), 2nd floor, Room 5. Call 230-4590.
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is looking for activists to help. Email Len Goldberg at: ottawapeta@hotmail.com
Ploughshares-Ottawa meets the second Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Parkdale United Church, 429 Parkdale at Gladstone. Call 727-8255 or 230-4590.
Radioactivists meets biweekly. Nuclear issues & environment-friendly alternatives. Call 520-2757.
RESULTS Canada meets monthly. Creating the political will to end hunger and poverty. Fulfilling the promises of the microcredit summit. Call Gord, 225-1986, for information.
Sierra Club-Ottawa Group meets the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at 1 Nicholas, Suite 412. Call 241-4611.
The Social Justice Youth Collective meets regularly. Call 825-6995 for information.
The United Nations Association in Canada–National Capital Region Branch organizes regular public events. For information, visit the NCRB website at www.ncrb.unac.org/ or phone 232-5751 ext. 254 for a recorded message.
The Utne Reader Salon Discussion Group meets the third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington. Discuss arts & culture, environmental & political issues. Call Andrew at 730-4008.
The World Conference on Religion and Peace-Ottawa Chapter meets at 7:30 p.m. at the Roman Catholic Diocesan Centre on Kilborn Ave. (Billings Bridge).
BULLETINS
CEPAL (Canadian-Palestinian Educational Exchange)is looking for volunteers for their Summer Program, to work in Palestinian refugee camps in Lebanon. Apply by March 1. Website: www.cepal.ca. Phone: 232-0410.
Re-Cycles Bicycle Co-op is looking for volunteers to help fix donated bikes and promote cycling. No experience necessary. Drop by 112 Nelson St. (1/2 block north of Rideau), "Main Entrance," Tue & Thur 6-10 p.m., Sun 2-6 p.m. Website: www.flora.org/re-cycles. Phone: 562-9685.
The new "Take It Back!" Directory for 2000-2001 is available. Free. Call RMOC, 560-6053 ext 6948.
Host Program is looking for volunteers to help new immigrants. Call Host Program Coordinator, 232-9634.
Animals Choice Rescue Network needs foster homes for rescued cats and dogs. Call 253-5548; email: acrn@cyberus.ca; website: <www.acrn.cyberus.ca>. Address: Animals Choice Rescue Network, 440 Joseph Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3T5.
Have you had unprotected sex? Then you may have been exposed to the HIV virus. For more information about our anonymous HIV testing sites, call 563-2437.
Mines Action Canada and the Youth Mine Action Ambassador Program are looking for volunteers. Call 241-3777.
For weekly updates on local events, subscribe to OPIRG-Carleton's email events list. Send to opirg-events-request@ox.org; put subscribe in body of message. To post messages: opirg-events@ox.org
Events postings requested for "What's Up," weekly events listing on Vision TV. Send listing 4 weeks in advance to: What's Up, c/o Skylight, Vision TV, 80 Bond St., Toronto, ON M5B 1X2, Fax: (416) 369-1763; email: Imcnaught@visiontv.ca
RADIO & TV
MONDAY TO FRIDAY
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.
MONDAY
5-6 p.m. Radio: Democracy's Demize. Alternative news and views. CHUO 89.1 FM.
6-7 p.m. Radio: Definitely Not Straight Radio. Gay, lesbian and bisexual programming. CHUO 89.1 FM.
6:30 p.m. Radio: A Luta Continua. Third World issues. Alternate Mondays, on CKCU 93.1 FM.
6:30 p.m. Radio: Working in Solidarity. Discussion of labour issues. Alternate Mondays on CKCU 93.1 FM.
TUESDAY
5-6 p.m. Radio: Sphere Seminine. Feminist show. World development, educational. Host: Carole Barbeau. CHUO 89.1 FM
WEDNESDAY
5-6 p.m. Radio: Click Here. Events and issues, as seen from outside the mainstream. Contact: s376764@aix2.uottawa.ca, or 562-5965. Web site: aix2.uottawa.ca/~s376764. CHUO 89.1 FM.
5:40 p.m. Radio: Beyond Borders. Interviews and documentaries on Third World issues, refugees. Hosted by Faruq Faisel, 737-9482. CHUO 89.1 FM.
6-6:30 p.m. Radio: Joanne's Closet. Gay and lesbian issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
7:30 p.m. Radio: Punto de Encuentro. News on regional and Latin American issues. CKCU 93.1 FM.
THURSDAY
11-12 a.m. Radio: Gaia Specs. Environmental and development issues. Host: Engy Sedki. CHUO 89.1 FM.
1-2 p.m. Radio: Global Views. Social & environmental issues. CHUO 89.1 FM
7-8 p.m. TV: Fragile Nature. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
8:30-9:30 p.m. Radio: Spirit Voice. Aboriginal news, music and literature. CKCU 93.1 FM.
FRIDAY
7-8 p.m. Radio: Fallopian Tunes. Celebrating women's creativity through music and word. CHUO 89.1 FM
SATURDAY
6-8 p.m. Radio: Orígenes. Central America news, music. CHUO 89.1 FM.
7-8 p.m. TV: National Geographic Society Special. TVO Channel 24, Cable 2.
11-12 p.m. Radio: Black on Black: Looking at aspects of Ottawa's Black community. CHUO 89.1 FM.
SUNDAY
8-9 p.m. Radio: Mwangwi Kutoka Afrika. Music, news, and views from Africa. CKCU 93.1 FM.
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