Twenty-two years ago today, a gunman entered a university in Montreal and killed 14 women - simply because they were women. During this same 20 years, over 700 Aboriginal women and girls have gone missing or been murdered across Canada. In Canada there are approximately 1,900,000 women aged 15 and over who have disabilities. … Continue reading Remembering Violence Against Women
Reflections on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2011
IDPD 2011 has come and gone, but our struggles and resolve remain as ever. Here in Toronto, the day was celebrated with a gathering at city hall. Where people with disabilities gathered despite the cold to share their stories. Though the day was not without it's frustrations, like reporters who ask for my diagnosis … Continue reading Reflections on International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2011
International Day of People with Disabilities: a Call for a Better World
The following is a speech I gave yesterday... Good afternoon everyone, and thank you for inviting me to speak here today. I think it's impossible to have a discussion about activism without acknowledging that tomorrow is the International Day of People with Disability (IDPD). This is a day where people with disabilities across the … Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities: a Call for a Better World
People with Disabilities Unite and Fight Back
The International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) is a day where people with disabilities across the world are encouraged to celebrate who we are, take stock of how far we’ve come, and look forward to the struggles ahead. The United Nations encourages us to use this day as an opportunity for inclusion and celebration, … Continue reading People with Disabilities Unite and Fight Back
ONTARIO DEAF BARRIER-FREE NOW
Note: This meeting is in ASL, but there is an interpreter available Are you feeling frustrated about finding a job? Do you feel that the AODA (Accessibility for Ontario with Disabilities Act) is either not good or strong enough? Do you think that the CTRC would approve video-phone relay service? Are you frustrated with your place … Continue reading ONTARIO DEAF BARRIER-FREE NOW
Accessibility: Promoting Inclusive Development Event
The San Lorenzo Latin American Community Centre; CHHA 1610AM Voces Latinas Radio; The G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education; and the Student Association of Ryerson (CESAR) invite you to join in the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Enjoy some music, food, and conversation in an accessible venue: Oakham House Thomas … Continue reading Accessibility: Promoting Inclusive Development Event
International Day of People with Disabilities Celebration Toronto December 3rd
Come celebrate Inclusiveness Together! Nathan Phillips Square (northwest corner of Bay and Queen, in front of Winston Churchill’s statue, just east of the City Hall parking garage) Saturday, December 3rd 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Bring your stories of independence and achievement locally and globally Submit them in advance to info[at] cilt [dot} ca Visit … Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities Celebration Toronto December 3rd
The Occupy camps may close, but the movement appears far from finished
Speaking up for the 99 per cent By Ian MacLeod, The Ottawa Citizen November 14, 2011 http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Occupy+camps+close+movement+appears+from+finished/5704849/story.html#ixzz1dgDEsjXv Michelle Couturier is a capitalist’s dream: MBA, bilingual, trained in urban planning and architectural technology, with job stints at SNC-Lavalin, the federal government and the Bank of Canada. At 29, she’s also an Occupy supporter, donating tarps and … Continue reading The Occupy camps may close, but the movement appears far from finished
Understanding and Fighting Austerity: November 12th
Greater Toronto Workers’ Assembly Day School, Saturday, November 12th What are some of the forces that are driving the current crisis? How is it pushing forward the agenda of business and governments to get working people and our organizations to tighten our belts and accept their calls for austerity? What forms is resistance taking around … Continue reading Understanding and Fighting Austerity: November 12th
RALLY AGAINST AUSTERITY & FORD’S CUTS with Occupy Toronto – Saturday, November 5th
Join Occupy Toronto for a big Saturday march starting at 2:00pm at the Occupation Site at St. James Park - just east of King and Church streets. We will be marching to City Hall where at 3:00pm, we will have a rally consisting of a couple of speakers and then a short concert against the … Continue reading RALLY AGAINST AUSTERITY & FORD’S CUTS with Occupy Toronto – Saturday, November 5th
Sit Down, Fight Back 