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Tribute to the Land Defenders

Celebrate the life of those who were killed defending the natural resources of Mother Earth in Latin America and beyond, against mining, hydroelectric and agro-industries, among others. We also want to demonstrate our solidarity with those who have been criminalized for the same struggles. Speakers: * Kevhin Ramos (Honduras): Activist and Human Rights defender, currently

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Arbitrary Borders

Arbitrary borders are set by governments or authorities; by war and treaties; by regulation, social and institutional differences and personal boundaries. Millions of people worldwide have been forcibly moved to reserves or camps, detention, or marginal lands and denied citizenship and human rights within their country of birth. For millions of others it is no

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Beyond the headlines: Livelihoods and tea garden workers in Darjeeling

Fr. Lalit Tirkey SJ is the Director of the Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC). The Human Life Development and Research Centre (HLDRC) is an initiative of the Jesuits in Darjeeling. The centre works with tea garden workers, who are often denied a just wage, access to legal benefits, and sometimes forced to become

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Sustainability Network Webinar: NAFTA and Free Trade: An Ecological Economics Perspective with Eric Miller. Tuesday, May 8, 2018 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT. Free.

Enthusiasm for free trade is based upon the economic theory of comparative advantage. How well does this theory relate to the modern world? And how does the typical template of a free trade agreement, such as NAFTA, align with sustainability-oriented objectives of conserving resources, reducing pollution, and promoting more public goods? Learn about answers to

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Sustainability Network / With Intention Training Workshop: Workplace Efficiency Through Stronger Interpersonal Relationships. Tuesday, June 5, 2018 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM at CSI-Spadina. Registration: $115

Organizations, including environmental ones, are made of human relations and yet, interpersonal skills are often overlooked. A powerful team is one where communication is flowing and people are valued. Interpersonal skills are the heart of a healthy and strong organization. This workshop will be interactive, stimulating, fun and thought provoking. The participants will have a

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Sustainability Network Workshop in Windsor: Engagement Organizing Training: Harnessing People Power. Saturday, June 9th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor.

There is a growing trend towards people-centred campaigns, enhanced by technology and data. Engagement Organizing represents a shift away from expert-driven, direct mail groups toward a model that focuses on nimble, data-driven, learning organizations that place relationship building and mobilization of supporters at the heart of their work. The goal of the workshop will be

Sustainability Network Workshop in Windsor: Engagement Organizing Training: Harnessing People Power. Saturday, June 9th from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM at the Ojibway Nature Centre in Windsor. Read More »

Calgary Green Economics Intensive: A Two-Day Training for Non Economists. September 20 and 21, 2018 from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Alberta Ecotrust in Calgary.

This is a two-day course that combines lectures, group-work, and reflective exercises. By the end of the course, you will have a better understanding of economic concepts and information relevant to a green economy. This course is adapted from a longer training program, which has successfully trained professionals in the fields of biological conservation, public

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