Come show your support for courageous human rights defenders from Colombia! In May 2017, community leaders organized a city-wide strike in the Colombian port of Buenaventura, after unsuccessful efforts to press authorities to address an acute social and human rights crisis. Dozens were wounded by security forces during the strike and since then paramilitary forces […]
Human Rights in Colombia Talk Read More »
We invite you to a thought provoking event with Amnesty International’s Craig Benjamin, Sara Mainville, partner at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP and Sarah Cox, author of Breaching the Peace: The Site C Dam and a Valley’s Stand Against Big Hydro. Presented by: Amnesty International Book Club and University of British Columbia Press WHEN: Monday, November
Breach of Trust: Indigenous Rights and the Future of the Site C Read More »
A great deal has been written about legal compliance surrounding charities in Canada. Much of that material, however, is highly specialized, hard to understand and sometimes esoteric. As a result, it can be extremely difficult for charities, employees and volunteers to focus in on the issues that are most important for charities. This webinar provides
CJI has invited Ivette Galván to update us on the situation in Chiapas and on the indigenous peoples she works with. She will be speaking in Ottawa as part of CJI’s Tell Ten campaign called Bridging Borders.
Indigenous Communities in Mexico: SUBJECTS AND WRITERS OF THEIR OWN STORY Read More »
When it comes to the relationship between Indigenous peoples and Canada, there is an increasing acceptance that change is needed. We see it in the media, governments, courts and in the ongoing activism of Indigenous peoples. But what direction are we moving in? Join the Yellowhead Institute for our official launch event on “Indigenous Strategies
Introducing Yellowhead Institute: Indigenous Strategies for Transformative Change Read More »
When: Oct 22 – Oct 26 Where: Ryerson University The 8th Social Justice Week at Ryerson University highlights the inspiring, and often under-appreciated, efforts of grassroots organizations and community members currently involved in social justice activism. As a multi-disciplinary week of events, this year’s program celebrates the power we have – on campus and beyond
Social Justice Week (Oct. 22-26) at Ryerson University Read More »
Since 2011, Ysidora Chaupe Acuña and her family have been defending their family farm and four highland lakes against the expansion of Newmont Mining Corporation in the highlands of Cajamarca, Peru. The corporation wants to drain the lakes to get at the gold beneath them and to turn one into a tailings containment pool for
Defending Land and Water in Peru Read More »
Fr Mario Serrano will speak on current needs in the border area between the Dominican Republic and Haiti and on issues of migration and migrant labour.
A training workshop with Charlotte Young, PhD of Envision Synergy November 20 from 10 AM – 3:30 PM at CSI-Spadina in downtown Toronto From Ontario Trillium Foundation’s e-learning course on evaluation and Innoweave’s developmental evaluation module and support to the resources offered through Ontario Non-profit Network, “evaluation” is a common buzzword these days. Despite this
Evaluation Learning Lab: Linking Program Design and Evaluation Read More »
A training workshop with Lynn Ferguson and Sally Fazal of Social Impact Advisors October 30 from 10 AM – 4 PM at CSI-Spadina in downtown Toronto. Workshop leaders will take a fresh look at strategic planning that’s inspiring, energizing and productive. You’ll learn about how to connect strategic planning with your impact in the world
Thinking Ahead: Making the Most of Your Strategic Planning Process Read More »
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