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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
to : 12th Alberta Harm Reduction Conference, Day 1
Coast Plaza Hotel
The Alberta Harm Reduction Conference is one of a kind in Canada. The goal of the Conference each year is to raise awareness in Alberta about the application of Harm Reduction principles amongst Alberta service providers who deal with populations vulnerable to Hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS, and to build capacities within those vulnerable communities.
Presented by Jennifer Shay.
Thursday, May 23, 2013
—: THE BLACKFOOT RESURGENCE
CommunityWise Resource Centre
You are invited to an introduction of the Blackfoot way of Life.
Hosted by the Aboriginal Friendship Center of Calgary &
Presented by XKimberly Weaselfat.
Friday, May 24, 2013
—: Water Not For Sale March down Jasper Avenue in Edmonton
Edmonton Alberta
The Alberta Government is currently working on policy that will place all of Alberta's water on a market. You know that pond in your land, that stream in your community?..The Alberta Government is going to stake claim in all of the water, and place it on a market.
Presented by Shannon M Houle.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
—: May Repair Café
7 11 St NE Calgary, AB
Repair Café is a place you can bring your (portable) household items and get access to tools and assistance to help you get them repaired! Save money and reduce waste by fixing things instead of throwing them away!
Presented by Repair Café Calgary.
—: March Against Monsanto - Calgary, Alberta
Calgary - City Hall - Municipal Complex Plaza
City Hall - Municipal Complex Plaza (front plaza/steps of City Hall)
Presented by March Against Monsanto.
—: INM - Full Moon Drumbeats
Sandy Beach Park
Please join us on the full moon for an evening of traditional drum, songs and storytelling. It will be a FAMILY event & an evening of connecting with old friends and making new ones.
Presented by XKimberly Weaselfat.
—: Now What?!? Idea and Action Blitz for Verge Permaculture
Winston Heights Mountainview Community Hall,
520 - 27 Avenue NE
Wondering how to turn your permaculture passions into meaningful work? Need a boost of inspiration and support? Come out for an evening of (re)connecting with fellow permaculture enthusiasts, support each others’ permaculture businesses and projects, and share snacks, ideas and more!
Presented by Meaningful Work Project.
—: The truth about Cuba and Venezuela
Chilean Canadian Community Association of Calgary,
519 - 4774 Westwinds Drive NE
Do you want to know the truth about Cuba and Venezuela? Not the International Media Campaign against these countries? Idle No More will be presenting as well.
Presented by Canadian Cuban Friendship Association (CCFA) in Calgary.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
—: "Love Free or Die" Film Screening, Sunday, May 26!
Hillhurst United Church
We are proud to partner with the Fairytales Film Festival to host a documentary film titled Love Free or Die.
Presented by Hillhurst United Church.
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
: In Dignity 2013: Addressing Domestic Violence Through Response-Based Practice
Dinging Centre, University of Calgary,
2500 University Drive NW
Response-Based (R/B) Practice is the focus of this conference. This practice grew out of direct service with victims and perpetrators of violence and their families, and is now used internationally in diverse practice settings, as a guide to research and public policy, and as a basis for coordinating community and criminal justice responses to interpersonal violence.
Presented by Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter.
to : Pathways 2 Sustainability
Telus Spark Science Centre
Three Days of Conference Sessions filled with 10 Keynotes & over 25 Showcase Presentations, Leadership Awards, local food, wine, music, art & moderated discussions about transforming our City and the future.
—: CommunityWise Open House!
CommunityWise Resource Centre
All are welcome to join us in celebrating the official rebranding of the Old Y Centre for Community Organizations as CommunityWise Resource Centre!
Presentation and refreshments at 12:30 in the Common Room
Four Stories Building Tour at 1:00, 4:00 and 6:00 starting in the foyer
Presented by CommunityWise Resource Centre.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
—: Democracy and Diversity In a Global Context: Tough Conversations on Social Justice
The Rozsa Centre, University of Calgary,
2500 University Drive NW
DiversitySymposium 2013.
Presented by Faculty of Education.
—: Sustainability Community Showcase
Telus Spark
The Community Showcase is part of the Pathways 2 Sustainability Conference. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend! You must register - click on GET TICKETS.
Presented by Thrive.
—: Friends of Medicare Calgary Chapter AGM
Parkdale United Church,
2919 - 8 Avenue NW
Presented by Friends of Medicare.
Sunday, June 2, 2013
—: KaleidoSCOPE 3k, 5k, 10k Charity Walk & COLOUR Run!
Shaw Millenium Park
The Calgary SCOPE Society is proud to present the KaleidoSCOPE 3k, 5k, 10k Charity Walk & COLOUR Run!
Presented by Calgary Scope Society.
Friday, June 7, 2013
—: Speak Out Parade 15th Anniversary
Olympic Plaza/City Hall
Quality of Life” Speak Out Pride Parade 2013 - Friday June 7th, 2013
Noon- 1:30 pm
Its our 15th anniversary of Speak Out!
Parade Step off at Olympic Plaza - 228 8 Ave SE at 12 pm
Parade ends at Vertigo Theatre- 115 - 9 Avenue S at 1 pm
Snacks to be enjoyed until 1:30 pm
Then enjoy performances by Momo Mixed Ability Dance theatre beginning at 2 pm until 3:30 pm - pay what you can at the Vertigo Theatre
Wear Rainbow Colours!!!
Presented by Disability Action Hall.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
—: World Partnership Walk - Calgary
Prince's Island Park
Looking for a fun-filled day with family and friends? Looking to get out and get some exercise? Looking to get involved with a cause you are passionate about? Look no further.
Presented by World Partnership Walk.
Monday, June 10, 2013
—: Bow Cliff Calgary Dollars Market
Bow Cliff (Spruce Cliff Community Centre) (608 Poplar Road SW, Calgary AB, AB, Canada T3C 2Z7 )
Calgary Dollars
Monday, June 10 at 6:00 PM
Calgary Dollars holds markets on the second Monday of every month, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. At the markets you will get to enjoy good food, meet inter...
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
—: Planning a Water Wise Yard & Garden
Hillhurst United Church
Green Calgary presents Bow Point Nursery in a workshop that will cover the essentials of planning a water wise yard and garden in Calgary. During the summer months our water consumption often doubles in Calgary as we try to keep our yards and gardens fresh and green. Learn how to plan your yard to maximize biodiversity and minimize water consumption while still maintaining a beautiful, green, and luscious space! You will learn about:
Presented by Green Calgary.
Saturday, June 15, 2013
—: Community Cultivated Art Auction
Royal Canadian Legion #1
Community Cultivated: A Local Art Auction and Grassroots Fundraiser June 15, 2013
at the #1 Canadian Legion. 116 7th Avenue S.E
Presented by Community Cultivated.
Saturday, June 22, 2013
—: Unconference for Social Good 2013: Accelerate!
Memorial Park Library, Second Floor,
1221 - 2 Street SW
How can social good happen faster, with higher impact, using slim resources?
Thursday, June 27, 2013
to : The Canada WE WAnt
Calgary
The Canada WE Want is a three day summit June 27 - 29, representing a coalition of people advocating for democracy, the environment, and human rights, in keeping with the values of the significant majority of peoples who reside in Canada, Quebec, and on Indigenous lands.
Presented by Sonny Doughnut.
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
—: Re-Engaging Communities: What Democracy Looks Like At Best
The Coast Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
Join internationally known Mark Lakeman at this engaging dinner event! A part of the ICA International CPTED Conference - more info at www.cpted.net
https://ica1.wildapricot.org/Default.aspx?pageId=111334
Presented by Barry Davidson.
Friday, July 5, 2013
—: 4th Annual Tarsands Healing Walk
Fort Mc Murray, Alberta, Canada
Background
The Healing Walk started in 2010 in Fort McMurray Alberta, which is located in the Northern Boreal Forest. Fort McMurray is in Treaty 8 where for the past 50 years there has been oil extraction. Initially the extraction was oil, it is now crude which is a much heavier form of oil and takes more energy and water to extract, making it one if the dirtiest oils on the planet.
Presented by Jesse Cardinal.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Tentative: : Nagasaki Day
Eau Claire Lagoon
Presented by Project Ploughshares Calgary.
—: Floating Lantern Memorial (in memory those who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki)
South-east end of the lagoon at Prince's Island Park (close to Eau Claire Market)
Keynote Speaker TBA
Music & Poetry: Japanese Tae-Bo Drummers, Kris Demeanor, Japanese flute, First Nations singing, drumming and round dance, and more.
Come early and purchase your own lantern kit to launch on the lagoon in memory of those who died in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Presented by Project Ploughshares Calgary.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Tentative: : Calgary Anarchist Bookfair
Save the dates…
Presented by Calgary Anarchist Bookfair.
to : 10th Annual Calgary Anarchist Bookfair
CommunityWise Resource Centre
The TENTH ANNUAL Calgary Anarchist Bookfair will take place September 20-22, 2013. Please come out and help us celebrate this exciting milestone!
Presented by Lev Barbecue.