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User: Nappcanada

Description: EVENT: NAPP Canada JOBFAIRS TIME: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm FREE ADMISSION - TELL FRIENDS DATE (1) - MISSISSAUGA: Thurs. Oct. 1st, 2009, International Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga,ON L4V 1E8 (Airport Rd and Derry Road) DATE (2) - TORONTO: Thurs. Oct. 22nd, 2009, Centennial College Conference Centre, 940 Progress Ave, Toronto, ON M1G 3T5 (Markham Rd and HWY 401) DATE (3) - HAMILTON: Thurs. Nov. 19, 2009, Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y2(Between Main and King) WEBSITE: http://www.nappcanada.com/

Location: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE, 6900 AIRPORT RD

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User: ryanC

Description: Canadian Parliamentary Launch As a follow up to the W2I press conference, a panel discussion on the report’s policy recommendations for the Government of Canada will take place on Parliament Hill in the morning of 1 October for Canadian Members of Parliament, Senators, government officials and civil society groups. The event is being co-organized by MIGS and the Canadian All Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity. The event will be moderated by Robert Fowler, former Canadian Ambassador to the UN, and panelist will include Lieut. General (retired) Romeo Dallaire and Allan Gotlieb, former Canadian Ambassador to the United States. Other panel members will be announced in due time. Thursday October 1st, 2009, 8:30am-10:00am 140 Wellington street (Victoria Building), Room 505, Ottawa, ON

Location: 140 Wellington St. Room 505, Victoria Building, Parliament of Canada

Time: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM

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User: susiemowers

Description: We invite you to hear Rahul Bose, a Bollywood Star, former rugby player for India and Oxfam Ambassador, and Christina Ora, a teenage award winning public speaker from the Solomon Islands speak on how climate change is affecting their homes and ours. Traveling to Canada this October to talk about the need to solve the most pressing environmental issue of our time, this presentation will outline the Canadian Government’s weak position on climate change, what policies we are asking the Canadian Government to adopt, and what we can do to move Canada from environmental laggard to environmental leader. Christina and Rahul’s speaking tour stops are listed on their website @ http://climatejusticetour.wordpress.com/. If you would like to sponsor an event for either Christina or Rahul please contact Jessica Bell at jbell@climateactionnetwork.ca, 416 937 0076

Location: York University, Bloor Street, UofT, Guelph

Time: 1:00 AM-1:00 AM

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User: Aiode

Description: Organized by Greenpeace, Climate Action Camps are weekend-long, training camps in peaceful civil disobedience for those who are concerned about climate change and have lost confidence in their political leaders. We want to inspire Canadians to take part in activities that will pressure the federal governments to stop global warming. Register for a Greenpeace Climate Action Camp and learn how peaceful civil disobedience can turn Canada into a climate leader: http://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/campaigns/climate-and-energy/climate-action-camp

Location: Camp

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User: jjarmasz

Description: Shine a light for peace and nonviolence! Help us celebrate the International Day of Nonviolence (October 2nd, Gandhi's birthday) and the kick-off of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence, a world-wide event that will involve over 90 countries for 90 days. Bring a cellphone, flashlight or bike light and help us form a human symbol of nonviolence. With performances by Autorickshaw, the Panwar Indian Choir, drummers and speakers on peace nonviolence. Join us in calling for an end to nuclear weapons, wars, all forms of violence, planting the seed of a new, nonviolent consciousness. The event is free, everyone is invited.

Location: Nathan Phillips Square (City Hall), 100 Queen St. West

Time: 18:00 PM-20:30 PM

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User: kurshauna

Description: Mental Illness Awareness Week (MIAW) is an annual national public education campaign designed to help open the eyes of Canadians to the reality of mental illness. The week was established in 1992 by the Canadian Psychiatric Association, and is now coordinated by the Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) in cooperation with all its member organizations and many other supporters across Canada. Campaign elements include: a grassroots public education initiative; a nationally-distributed poster and bookmark series; the 5th Annual Champions of Mental Health Awards luncheon in Ottawa and an education initiative with federal Members of Parliament, both in their home ridings and on Parliament Hill.

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User: Staci

Description: Beginning Tuesday, October 6th, and continuing each Tuesday until November 17th,ICA Canada is offering a unique seven-week leadership program based on a book entitled The Courage to Lead - Transform Self, Transform Society. This non-traditional leadership program has an emphasis on personal growth and reflection, and will be of interest to anyone seeking to develop his or her self as a leader in all walks of life. It is about the foundational context for leadership. The study is not about leadership skills development. Participants have said: "An excellent book for self-reflection, personal growth and a better understanding of leadership. I will recommend this course to anyone who is willing to be challenged. Thanks so much, it was so worthwhile. I have grown so much!" "I have acquired a greater sense of social responsibility and the small and the big ways that people show courage ­ so I will look to ask myself how I can care in my community."

Location: ICA Canada Office

Time: 18:30 PM-21:00 PM

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User: lkayali

Description: New Media vs Repressive Regimes: Democratic Development and the Freedom of Expression A panel discussion presented by Rights & Democracy As part of its Cross-Canada Dialogue Series Opening remarks by The Honourable Steven John Fletcher, Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Wael Abbas, renowned Egyptian journalist, blogger and human rights activist Megan Boler, Professor at the University of Toronto, author of Digital Media and Democracy Micheline (Mika) Lévesque, Program Officer at Rights & Democracy, and project manager for supporting Democratic Voice of Burma’s underground journalists Free public event in Ottawa or via interactive webcast, by RSVP. Wednesday, October 7th, 5 PM to 7 PM EST Fountain Room, National Arts Centre, Ottawa During the live webcast, participants will be invited to send their questions and a selection of these questions will be addressed by the panelists. * Simultaneous translation will be available *

Location: Ottawa and virtual (interactive webcast)

Time: 17:00 PM-19:00 PM

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User: Aiode

Description: The Sierra Youth Coalition, the Canadian Youth Climate Coalition, and Climate Action Network Canada would like to invite you to an intensive strategizing and skills training to prep students for a semester of strategic, collective, and powerful action on campus leading up to the talks in Copenhagen. Come work with some of Canada's most experienced activists to develop you media skills, learn how to effectively execute a direct action, how to lobby your MPs, and how to formulate a comprehensive campaign strategy - AND how to do all this in a way that will force the Canadian Government wake up and take notice before Copenhagen. This December, representatives from over 190 countries, will be converging on Copenhagen Denmark, to negotiate a new international climate change agreement. This will be an epic moment in climate action history. The international agreement made in Copenhagen will largely decide whether or not entire island nations will disappear beneath the waves; whether or not hundreds of millions of people will be without fresh drinking water due to massive glacier melt in the Himalayas; whether or not coastal cities around the world will be inundated and hit with severe and erratic weather; basically whether or not we get through this crisis intact. Canada has been historically ‘naughty’ first as polluters per capita, and secondly with our disgraceful representation at the international negotiations blocking progressive discussion and decisions to reduce emissions etc. Over the next few months we have the ability to turn this around. Join us we as develop a plan to move Canada from laggard to environmental leader. Date: Friday, October 9, 2009 Time: 9 am - 6pm Location: University of Toronto, St. George Campus. To get more information and register contact Carly Joynt: ontario@syc-cjs.org Cost: Pay what you can. $20 Donation Recommended.

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User: susiemowers

Description: ABORIGINAL ENTREPRENEUR is holding workshops intended to give you all the tools you need to change the economic outlook for your nation, community or region. Our Focus is to: • Promote entrepreneurship as the bedrock for Economic Development • Creating an entrepreneur-friendly community makes it easier to attract and retain industry and other businesses • Entrepreneur-friendly refers to both the business and community environment. • Show how to coach and prepare a Business Plan. • Develop a Strategic Plan that can be used immediately in your Nation or Organization. • Make you fully aware of the role of Economic Development and that you can do it now. • Show the power of coaching and how each of us has the capacity to do this for our clients and staff. You will Learn • How to create a vibrant Economic Development Department. • Strategies to make your Community Entrepreneurial. • New ways to exercise your Leadership and inspire others. • Develop a clear effective Economic Development Strategy for the community. • You will learn simple Business Planning and Financial Control. You will receive • All the Power Points used in this workshop to make your own presentation to your community. • A complete Strategic Planning outline • Complete actual Business Plans for basic businesses you can start using right away. • Business Plan template that can be used for your clients. • Simple Record Keeping System • Coordinates for grants and lenders.

Location: Edmonton, Winnipeg, Vancouver

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User: Liamjod

Description: 25@25 wants to know: What\'s Your Vision for Canada\'s Future with Asia? What are some of the 25 most important issues, challenges, problems, and opportunities facing Canada-Asia relations in the next 25 years? Join us for a dynamic brainstorming and media-making workshop for 25@25! This is your chance to engage with other next-gen., Canada-Asia thinkers in Toronto. Engage with workshop facilitators Hanna Cho, 25@25 Project Manager (Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada), and Liam Doherty from TakingITGlobal, as they share tips and tools on how to think and make YOUR entry for 25@25! Bring your ideas, gadgets, or any props/items that evoke your keyword/theme, and of course, an open mind! We\'ll be playing around with mobiles, webcams, and other DIY media tools! refreshments will be served; please rsvp here on Facebook as well as by sending an email to jessica.brunt@asiapacific.ca. Workshop presented in partnership with 25@25 Outreach Partner TakingITGlobal. *25@25 is a special project of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada with Presenting Sponsor HSBC Bank Canada and Official National Television Sponsor OMNI TV. Contest site: http://www.25at25.ca Talk to us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/25at25

Location: 19 Duncan Street suite 505

Time: 4:00 AM-7:00 AM

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User: torrance

Description: A Dare To Remember is a nation wide initiative led by the Stephen Lewis Foundation. We are challenging Canadians to stand in solidarity with African people who overcome impossible tasks on a daily basis. Come up with a Dare - be it healthy, courageous or hilarious - and get sponsors to help you complete your goal by World AIDS Day on December 1st. The funds raised by sponsors will go to grassroots efforts on the ground in Africa working to turn the tide of HIV/AIDS. There is no fundraising minimum, so get out there and face your fears for a fantastic cause!

Location: Across Canada

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User: CAPIinterns

Description: Featuring Maria Tam, Convenor of the Working Group on Overseas Community, the Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government. Ms Tam, a veteran political leader from Hong Kong, will be talking about the importance of the Hong Kong Basic Law -- the city's "mini-constitution" -- on maintaining the success of Hong Kong under the "One Country, Two Systems" principle over the past twelve years.

Location: Fraser Building, Room 158, University of Victoria

Time: 24:30 PM-14:00 PM

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User: Wormgirl

Description: This full-day event has been designed specifically for industry decision-makers, government officials, non-government organizations and product developers, marketers and engineers who are involved in the packaging and waste reduction/diversion industries. Visit Cathy's Crawly Composters and other vendors in the exhibit area to learn about new and innovative products and sustainable strategies.

Location: Le Jardin Conference & Event Centre

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User: Nappcanada

Description: JOBFAIR Centennial College Residence and Conference Centre Job Fair with NAPP Canada JOBFAIRS Thurs. Oct. 22, 2009 940 Progress Ave. Torotno, ON Time: 10am-3pm visit http://www.nappcanada.com Free to attend Open to the Public Over 50 companies Tell friends Visit http://www.nappcanada.com for more info Closest Subway: McCowan, take the Progress bus to Centennial College

Location: CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, 940 PROGRESS AVE, TORONTO

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User: thetom

Description: “Every majestic oak tree was once a nut that stood it’s ground” We live in an ailing world. War, inequality, environmental degradation - they’re all just symptoms of a set of more deeply engrained problems related to how we interact with our neighbors, as well as the planet as a whole. Although the situations themselves are complex, many of the solutions are simple: all that’s required is for a few people to nurture them at a grassroots level, and wait patiently as they grow in prominence and begin to inspire others. Renowned social anthropologist Margaret Mead once reminded us to “never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” This is the attitude that inspires Why Everything Must Change (WEMC), an annual fall conference intended as a forum where participants learn about pressing social justice issues, discuss them with others, and are ultimately driven to be the change that they know the world needs. If apathy and self-centredness are the parasites that cause a young idea to wither, awareness and empathy are the nutrients that bolster it and make it fruitful. Come to WEMC 2009, and learn about the foundations of social justice and global transformation. In order for a movement to thrive, it’s protagonists must consider the threats posed against it, as well as refine the strategies that will strengthen it in the long run. This is a conference that promises to increase your understanding of the anatomy of change.

Location: The Meeting House

Time: 18:00 PM-1:00 AM

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User: susiemowers

Description: What is Power Shift? On October 23-26, 2009, over 1000 young people from across the country will converge on Ottawa to take a message of bold, comprehensive and immediate federal climate action to Parliament Hill. Power Shift will be two days of training, strategy and action and one mass lobby day to hold our elected officials accountable to for their part to solve the climate crisis, and to build a cohesive and effective youth climate movement. This will be the largest-ever gathering of young people on the environment in the history of this country. At Power Shift Canada, we will deliver our message of change to our elected officials. Youth of all backgrounds will come together to create a fresh, positive, and inspiring vision of the future, one focused on our potential to overcome the challenges of the 21st century, build a clean energy economy, create millions of green jobs, increase global equity, and revitalize our economy. Now is the time for action. Now is the time for boldness. We will accept nothing less from the people with whom we have entrusted our future: our elected officials, and most importantly, ourselves. 2009 will be a year history will remember. Strategic timing There are two key events on the political and environmental horizon: the 15th annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP15) in Copenhagen, Denmark in December 2009, and the G8 Leaders’ Summit in Huntsville, ON in July 2010. The Canadian public values international leadership and expects to see Canada taking progressive, principled positions on the global stage. Unfortunately, at present there is a disconnect between belief and reality when it comes to perceptions of Canada’s negotiating position on climate change. While a majority of Canadians want the federal government to take bold actions, many are unaware that Canada is an international laggard in this regard. Power Shift will play a key role in directing the attention of media and Canadian society to our government’s role at both events, and in setting expectations for leadership that we can be proud of. Power Shift: A Global Phenomenon Power Shift Canada will join a formidable global movement of young people who are stepping up our leadership on climate. In 2007 the United States’ Energy Action Coalition held the first-ever national youth summit to solve the climate crisis Power Shift 2007 (http://powershift07.org/) which brought over 5,000 young Americans from all over the country together and created a shift in the national climate movement. Power Shift 2009 (www.powershift09.org) brought an unprecedented 12,000 to Capital Hill. In July of 2009, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition will bring 4,000 young Australians together at their country’s first Power Shift, and the United Kingdom will do the same in August of 2009.

Location: Parliament Hill

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User: susiemowers

Description: First Steps Adrian Bradbury and Kieran Hayward first heard the stories of the night commuters of northern Uganda in the spring of 2005. They read unbelievable accounts of children — as many as 40,000 — walking from their rural villages into the town of Gulu and other urban centres to sleep in relative safety and avoid abduction by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) for use in the country’s 22-year war. The plight of these children sparked the idea for GuluWalk, a 31-day night commute to raise awareness about their harrowing reality. Every evening in July of 2005, Adrian and Kieran walked 12.5 kilometers into downtown Toronto to sleep in front of city hall. At sunrise, after about fours hours sleep, they made the trek home. Both men continued to work full-time and attempted to maintain their daily routine to mimic the lifestyle endured by the Acholi children of northern Uganda. Over the 31 days, they walked 775km in 154 hours 18 minutes and 872,739 steps. GuluWalk Keeps Growing Since the first walk in 2005, thousands around the world have walked to tell the story of northern Uganda and bring attention to the plight of its people. Since it’s inception, the event has raised over $1-million for the children of northern Uganda. GuluWalk continues to have a global reach and has been featured in media outlets all over the world, with GuluWalk co-founders Adrian Bradbury and Kieran Hayward being recognized in 2005 as Newsmakers of the Year by Maclean’s magazine, while Adrian’s writing on the conflict continues to appear the National Post, the Sudan Tribune and Uganda’s Daily Monitor. Just last year, on October 25, 2008, more than 30,000 people, in 75 cities in 16 different countries took to the streets to urge the world to support peace in northern Uganda. GuluWalk is clearly no longer an effort by just two people. Now, it is made possible by the support of so many volunteers worldwide and the experience and compassion of numerous partner organizations. This year, the GuluWalk takes place around the world on October 24, 2009. Get involved here. Northern Uganda Today While we are happy to say that the night commuting has currently stopped, the need for rebuilding in northern Uganda is ongoing. In the midst of the conflict, more than 1.7 million people have been displaced from their homes and forced to live in squalid camps. There, huts are packed tightly together, access to clean water is limited and violence and disease are rampant. While some camp residents are returning to their former homes, northern Uganda is in the midst of a transition: a tentative peace has come to the region, and rehabilitation, rebuilding and stability is greatly needed in order for the next generation to succeed, live in peace and indeed have the chance to lead the region to prosperity. For up-to-date information on the region, visit Resolve Uganda, and learn more about our partners and programs here.

Location: Global

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User: Wormgirl

Description: Every year the Facility Services department holds a green team workshop for the green teams in all of the schools in the board. The workshops are a nice treat for the kids who work so hard all year to make their school a greener space to learn in, they also provide them with some fun activities, and educational pieces related to the environment. Cathy and her worms will have some fun thanking the Green Teams for all the efforts on behave of the environment.

Location: Simcoe County District School Board - Facility Services

Time: 9:30 AM-14:30 PM

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User: chiaramente

Description: Why Are We Doing This? The new imperative to collaborate is rooted in the need to solve persistent multi-dimensional problems and a growing appreciation of how collaboration fuels innovation. It is blurring boundaries between audience and creator, inspiring us to build infrastructure differently, and forcing us to think about new ways of doing things. In businesses, governments and NGO’s, people are being called upon to break out of their silos, rise above self-interest for the common good, and get creative with their colleagues in other departments and sectors. What’s The Challenge? While collaboration for collective interest sounds good in principle, it is easier said than done. Conflicting interests, egos, cultural barriers, and exposure to liability are among the things that can make it hard to find common ground. Difficulties posed by collaboration tend to reinforce conventional approaches and as Jane Jacobs used to say, “squelch creativity”. What is needed is a new way of thinking: one that recognizes that successful collaboration may require different approaches to: leadership, design, facilitation, risk analysis, diversity, infrastructure and technology. While the imperative to collaborate may be stronger than ever, the thinking and practice about how to do this effectively is not as widespread. Who Is Producing Creative Places + Spaces? Creative Places + Spaces is presented by Artscape, in collaboration with MaRS, Martin Prosperity Institute, and the City of Toronto - Economic Development, Culture & Tourism. What themes will Creative Places + Spaces explore? The overarching idea behind this year’s forum is that collaboration fuels innovation by connecting people, places and ideas. Additional themes to be explored include how: - Team-based design thinking is leading to new approaches to problem solving and idea generation; - Collaborative leadership is creating a new frame of mind and new styles of leadership; - Education approaches are shifting to prepare people for 21st century economies; -Diversity is a major driver for innovation, producing major dividends for communities and organizations; -New technologies and physical infrastructure are fueling collaboration and innovation; - New relationships and partnerships between unusual groups and organizations are re-writing the rules of engagement and measures of success. What outcomes and legacies do conference organizers hope to achieve? Creative Places + Spaces: The Collaborative City will engage global perspectives on collaboration and connect them with local change-makers. It will encompass in-person and virtual exchange of ideas culminating in a 3-day conference in Toronto that provides delegates with new insight and approaches on how to effectively collaborate. One of the major outcomes of the forum will be the collective creation of the ‘The Keys to Collaborative Cities”: guiding principles on what cities and communities need to do to foster creativity through collaboration. Creative Places + Spaces aims to: - Inspire a sense of what is possible through creative collaboration; -Create a multi-dimensional learning experience that advances thinking and practice; - Break down barriers to collaboration; - Be the catalyst for the development of new platforms for dialogue about cities, creativity, and collaboration.

Location: The Carlu & MaRS

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User: Wormgirl

Description: Join us for a day celebrating the Fall Spirit! This is a festival designed around the message: Creativity Feeds People - body, mind and soul. We are taking donations and running a silent auction in support of the York Region Food Network. Admission is free! - Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the York Region Food Network. For further info contact Liz at (905) 868-9183 or Dave at (705) 435-9695.

Location: Newmarket Community Centre

Time: 11:00 AM-17:00 PM

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