Events

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

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,

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

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

Join us on October 30, 2019 from 12 – 1 pm (EST) to learn more about OCIC’s Youth Policy-Makers Hub and ask questions ahead of the application deadline. Register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/cdfc2ef87232b96234538d7d4481ef37 *We are currently accepting applications from youth (18 – 35) and looking for diverse allies of various ages and stages in their career (young leaders,

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

What happens when you take apart a single moment of conflict to explore every possible desired action? The “Masks of Manipulation”, an invaluable character development and conflict-resolution process designed by Simon Malbogat, gives face to each of the seven different emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual manipulative forces we encounter both onstage and in daily life.

IDRF’s annual gala enables the community to celebrate humanitarianism in action by honouring people who make invaluable contributions to their community and abroad every day. This year’s Gala theme is “Our Community, Our World,” where we will celebrate our community and the values that connect us. During this event, we will honour three local humanitarian

Museum Without a Home is an evening of art, food and music to celebrate the strength of refugees and the kindness of those who welcome them in their new communities. The events focus on the stories of women and girls, who face unique challenges when they are forced to flee their homes and rebuild their