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Christine

Monday, March 24, 2014

Events for Week of March 24-29, 2014


Events:



Tuesday March 25, 2014-8pm- Spirituality and Social Justice: Spoken Word Poetry and Discussion-Come join an evening of spoken word and conversation about spirituality and its role in transforming society. @ Sammy's Student Cafe Hart House.
If you would like to share your Spoken Word Poetry, please email charlotte_marcotte@hotmail.com by Monday March 24



March 26, 2014-12pm-2pm- The Flowering: An Environmental Art Installation

@ the Multifaith Centre at the University of Toronto

Interested in building a work of art reflecting on our relationship with the Earth? Come participate!
The Flowering is a communally laboured artwork that calls on participants to come together and create something beautiful in an act of solidarity. The artwork is made by laying coloured wood-chips on the floor surface to create a large-scale design that is inspired by First Nations' floral beaded patterns. In response to contemporary environmental concerns that undermine the integrity of our human relationship to the planet, this event aims to inspire a shared reflection through our embodied, creative action. Where do we, as humans, see ourselves within our natural environment? How does this relate to our spirituality or cosmology? How can our actions reflect this relationship to planet Earth?

Communal Creation: 12pm-2pm Wed March 26. Viewing from: 2 pm Wed Mar 26 until 2 pm Thurs Mar 27




March 26, 2014-12-2pm- Racial Diversity in law schools and the legal profession. Join us for lunch and a conversation on racial diversity in law schools and the legal profession.
 
This event is free and open to all undergraduate, graduate and current JD
students/alumni. Lunch will be provided and served at 12pm. The discussion
will begin promptly at 12:30pm, please arrive on time. Registration is
required. 

Location:  Northrop Frye Hall Room 113
Cost: Free (including lunch)

Register today!
http://raisingthecolourbar.eventbrite.ca/ http://raisingthecolourbar.eventbrite.ca

March 26, 2014-Thunderbird Market Place @ The Spring 2014 One of a Kind Show

Visitors of the Thunderbird Marketplace at the Spring One of a Kind Show will find a variety of exceptional and unique work. Handcrafted designs by 12 Aboriginal creators selected through a jury process will be featured in the largest consumer craft show in North America. One of a Kind Spring Show Info:



From edgy jewelry and chic clothing designs to innovative accessories, crafts and visual art…. Visitors of the Thunderbird Marketplace at the Spring One of a Kind Show will find a variety of exceptional and unique work. Handcrafted designs by 12 Aboriginal creators selected through a jury process will be featured in the largest consumer craft show in North America.



Representing a diversity of Aboriginal nations, the artists’ individual work is inspired by deep cultural roots, expressed in contemporary artistic forms. Thunderbird Marketplace is honoured to feature the following 12 artists:
• Jay Bell Redbird - visual art • Jimson Bowler - silversmith/jewelry art • Elizabeth Doxtator - corn husk dolls/visual art • Ryan Hill - sculpture • Erika Iserhoff - leather accessories • Alana McLeod - textile • Mike Ormsby - visual art • Sage Paul - clothing design • Mary Pheasant – accessories/bead/porcupine quill • Louise Solomon - goldsmith/jewelry • Naomi Smith – accessories/bead/textile • Tracy Toulouse – clothing/appliqué design
Sponsored by Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training. Presented by the Thunderbird Aboriginal Arts, Culture and Entrepreneur Centre - - in partnership with Denise Bolduc, bullDUKE Productions.
With over 60,000 shoppers and 450 artists, 2014 celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Spring One of a Kind show. This flagship market at the Spring One of a Kind Show provides these 12 Aboriginal creators valuable industry access and exposure to a broad consumer audience.

http://www.oneofakindshow.com/ For additional information of Thunderbird Marketplace and the featured artists, please contact: Thunderbirdmarketplace@gmail.com




March 26, 2014-Olivia Chow for Mayor Debate Viewing Party-Join the Olivia Chow team at The Firkin on Yonge to watch the first televised mayoral debate! Come out to this free event and cheer on Olivia with fellow supporters.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
The Firkin on Yonge - upstairs
207 Yonge Street (between Queen and Dundas)
http://firkinpubs.com/firkinonyonge
TTC: Queen subway station, walk north
Wheelchair accessible.
More on the debate: CityNews will host the first televised debate of the 2014 mayoral election on Wednesday, March 26.
All five major candidates have confirmed their participation: Olivia Chow, Rob Ford, David Soknacki, Karen Stintz and John Tory.
Hosted by anchor Gord Martineau, the debate broadcast will run from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on City, CityNews.ca, the CityNews app and 680News.com.
http://www.citynews.ca/topic/cityvote-2014-the-debate/




March 28, 2014- 1pm-3pm-Two Spirit Identity Community and History Webinar-Join us for a discussion about two-spirited identity, community and history, with
Albert McLeod, Two-Spirited People of Manitoba Dr. Alex Wilson, University of Saskatchewan
Moderated by Krysta Williams, The Native Youth Sexual Health Network
As part of the Two-Spirited Roundtable Discussion Series, Re:Searching for LGBTQ Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. Three Fires and Six Nations Territory, Toronto ON.


To sign on to the webinar, Friday March 28 at 1pm:

Adobe Flash® Player 10.3 is the minimum requirement for attending meetings. For best performance, get the latest version here: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/
Connect to the webinar: http://camh.adobeconnect.com/twospirited28mar14/
For SOUND only
Dial: 1-800-509-6600
Enter Participant PIN: 748576#
Use *1 to mute/unmute your line
For best experience, call into the teleconference for sound AND join the webinar through your computer for visuals.



Saturday March 29, 2014-12pm-5pm-6th Annual Four Sacred Colours Pow Wow @ George Brown College- Waterfront Campus



The Sahkitcheway Aboriginal Student Association of George Brown College is proud to once again host our annual celebration of culture. Please join us at our Pow Wow for dancing, live music and a feast.

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