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A monthly shop-talk for primarily Global South NGO workers to get together, share, and move towards decolonizing our sector. About this Event We are starting this Autumn Series (Oct, Nov, Dec) on the theme of decolonizing development. These are not formal events, but rather a time for us to come together to share how we […]

The Jesuit Mission of Bachajón has been accompanying the Tseltal-Maya community for over 60 years in their journey to autonomy and transmission of culture to new generations. One of the community’s innovative projects is Yomol A’tel, a coffee cooperative that has been instrumental in furthering socio-economic justice and strengthening Indigenous identity. Canadian Jesuits International is

The Jesuit Mission of Bachajón has been accompanying the Tseltal-Maya community for over 60 years in their journey to autonomy and transmission of culture to new generations. One of the community’s innovative projects is Yomol A’tel, a coffee cooperative that has been instrumental in furthering socio-economic justice and strengthening Indigenous identity. Canadian Jesuits International is

The Jesuit Mission of Bachajón has been accompanying the Tseltal-Maya community for over 60 years in their journey to autonomy and transmission of culture to new generations. One of the community’s innovative projects is Yomol A’tel, a coffee cooperative that has been instrumental in furthering socio-economic justice and strengthening Indigenous identity. Canadian Jesuits International is

This year’s ECI Mandela Lecture explores the long history of Canadian slavery. Using visuals that capture the experiences of enslaved peoples of African descent, this event explores the brutality of slavery and demystifies the current national myth of racial tolerance in Canada. The event will address the need and potential for national curriculum reform, which

Join Wisebird & Collective Impact Journey for a green holiday market this season! “Green Sunday” aims to challenge and offer an alternative to Black Friday and mass corporate consumerism by holding space for equitable, transparent and mindful consumption. A space where every item has a story and isn’t contributing to the current climate crisis in the

The 9th Social Justice Week at Ryerson University asks us to examine, imagine, and ‘cook up’ what we need to implement progressive changes in our communities today. This year’s multidisciplinary week of events brings together students, academics, scientists, artists, writers, community organizers, and the public to reflect on our connection to the Earth and each

Since anti-corruption protests began last year, the Haitian government has been engaged in a brutal, ongoing crackdown on peaceful political dissent. In the worst example of this government repression, in November 2018, the United Nations confirmed the responsibility of the Haitian government in the brutal massacre of 71 civilians in the impoverished neighbourhood of La

This event explores aspects of Haudenosaunee philosophy and its relationship to social justice struggles today. Writer Alicia Elliott will address: the nature of activism, its criminalization, and how Indigenous peoples are on the frontlines of battles over the politics of development, climate, and social change in Canada. Is government’s responsibility to the people it governs,

The Toronto Eglinton Rotary club is hosting their annual fundraiser, and this year, the proceeds will go towards supporting GEM. We would love for you to join us at ‘A Rotary Toast to Girls E-Mentorship’, wine tasting and fundraiser on Thursday November 14, 2019 from 6:30pm-10:00pm! The evening will include the tasting of fine wines