Sudbury Social Justice News - June 1, 2013

EVENTS & MEETINGS:

1) Sunday, June 2: World Public Union Sudbury Local #01 Meeting
2) Monday, June 3: Meeting of Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty
3) Wednesday, June 5: Annual General Meeting of reThink Green
4) Thursday, June 6: Sudbury Cyclists Union General Meeting
5) Monday, June 10: Friends of Transit Monthly Meeting
6) Wednesday, June 12: 400ppms! Food & Four Movies
7) Wednesday, June 12: Fundraiser Movie Night -- "Occupy Love" with the
short "Save Wolf Lake"
8) Thursday, June 13: Meeting of Grassroots: Sudbury's Media Collective
9) Friday, June 21: N'Swakamok National Aboriginal Day
10) Saturday, June 22: Reclaiming Ramsey Lake: Bitimagamasing, "water
that lies on the side of the hill"

NEWS, ANALYSIS & CALLS TO ACTION:

1) Sudbury Pride has flags for sale!
2) Sudbury Voices: We want to hear about what change *you* would like to
see in your community and world!

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Sunday, June 2: World Public Union Sudbury Local #01 Meeting

Time: 2pm
Location: Memorial Park, downtown Sudbury

World Public Union Local #01 Sudbury

A General Assembly will be held in Sudbury for World Public Union members to discuss how we can work together to make a difference in the community. An action plan will be determined and everyone is encouraged to attend to discuss their ideas and implement them into the action plan.

The meeting will be held at Memorial Park in Sudbury at 2PM, however if it rains the meeting will be held in the food court at the Rainbow Centre.

Hope to see you there

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/131783260356105/

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Monday, June 3: Meeting of Sudbury Coalition Against Poverty

Time: 6:30pm
Location: Offices of the Sudbury and District Labour Council (Suite 209 upstairs in 109 Elm Street, which is across the street from the Native Friendship Centre)

Matters to be discussed include our ongoing direct action support work, including for community start up and maintenance needs; setting up an S-CAP drop in space and much more. The venue is wheelchair accessible. Children are welcome to attend, or childcare support is available upon request.

S-CAP is a direct-action anti-poverty organization based in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. We provide direct-action support work assisting individuals in their struggles with welfare and ODSP, housing, employers, and others who deny people what they are entitled to in order to meet their needs. In addition, we mount campaigns against and support educational work about regressive government policies as they effect working people and people living in poverty. We believe in the power of people to organize themselves. We believe in the power of resistance!

La coalition contre la pauvreté de Sudbury (S-CAP) est un organisme d’action directe luttant contre la pauvreté. Elle se trouve à Sudbury en Ontario.

Le travail de la coalition se base dans l’action directe et consiste à apporter de l’aide aux individus dans leurs luttes pour l’assistance sociale, l’invalidité, le logement, l’emploi et à les aider à faire face aux gens qui leur refusent ce à quoi ils ont droit pour rencontrer leurs besoins. De plus, la coalition fait des compagnes de sensibilisation et de dénonciation par rapport aux politiques gouvernementales régressives quant à leurs effets sur les travailleurs et travailleuses et les personnes vivant dans la pauvreté.

La coalition croit au pouvoir des personnes de s’organiser elles-mêmes; elle croit au pouvoir de la résistance!

S-CAP on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/257339454351403/

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Wednesday, June 5: Annual General Meeting of reThink Green

Time: 6pm
Location: Environmental Resource Centre (176 Larch St, back entrance)

Please join us for reThink Green’s 2013 Annual General Meeting on June 5, 6:00 PM at the Environmental Resources Centre (176 Larch St). The meeting will include:

·         A short history of reThink Green

·         Recap of the past year

·         Presentation on a recent crowd-funding effort

·         Information on coming projects

·         Introduction of Daniel Beltrame – Sustainability Coordinator and Justin Carter – Program Director

We look forward to seeing you on June 5, 2013!

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Thursday, June 6: Sudbury Cyclists Union General Meeting

Time: 7pm to 9pm
Location: TBA

Agenda TBA.

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/329161970519485/

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Monday, June 10: Friends of Transit Monthly Meeting

Time: 7pm to 8:30pm
Location: Small meeting room, main branch of the Greater Sudbury Public Library (74 Mackenzie Street)

Agenda TBA.

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/603891936290535/

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Wednesday, June 12: 400ppms! Food & Four Movies

Time: 6pm to 10pm
Location: St. Andrews Place (111 Larch Street)

COME SEE ONE OR COME SEE ALL!

Also, come support Fossil Free Laurentian University! There will be a petition to sign in order to divest Laurentian University from fossil fuels and to regreen their financial portfolio. Here is the
petition:http://campaigns.gofossilfree.org/petitions/laurentian-university-of-sudbury

400 ppms! Food & Four Movies
A Friend and Fundraiser
Wednesday June 12, 2013
St Andrew's Place, 111 Larch St Sudbury

Reserve your tickets on Facebook or at 350.org

We apologize for the date change ao close to the event ... We found out late afternoon on Monday, May 13, 2013 that the movies did not have official Ontario Certificates for their rankings (G, PG, AA. R, X) and thus could not be shown at Rainbow Cinemas .. Thank you for your patience and for being on the journey with us from me to we!

Fellow Sudburians, in mid-may for the first time in human history atmospheric CO2 was reported by the NOAA to have reached the milestone of 400 ppm. They are still analysing the data and it is not certain if the daily average was 400 ppms. The safe amount of atmospheric CO2 is 350 ppm.

Join us at St Andrew's Place at 111 Larch St in downtown Sudbury Wednesday, June 12, 2013 to learn more about the science of climate change and the solutions. As well, celebrate Sudbury's environmental legacy.

We will be screening four movies and sharing environmentally friendly food. The movies and food are free of charge. However, we are raising money to share with Parliamentarians the book, THE CASE FOR A CARBON TAX, by Shi-Ling Hsu.

Suggested Donation = $10.00

SCHEDULE

6:00 to 6:15 - Socialize with light food

6:15- 6:20 - MOVIE and PREMIERE: Save Wolf Lake - did you know the world's largest old growth red pine forest is in Sudbury? (running time: 5 minutes)

6:20 - 6:30 - Wolf Lake Discussion

6:30- 7:15 - MOVIE: Do the Math - It is wrong to wreck the climate and it is wrong to profit from it (running time 42 minutes)

7:15 - 7:20 - Do the Math Discussion - Divestment from the fossil fuel industry lead by Pam from Fossil Free Canada.

7:25 - 9:10 - MOVIE: Carbon Nation - a climate change movie that doesn't even care if you believe in climate change (movie running tme 86 minutes)

9:10 - 9:20 - Citizens Climate Lobby. Interactive discussion on putting a price on carbon pollution. Lead by Gerry and Cathy from Citizens Climate Lobby.

9:20 - 9:40 Junction Creek Clearwater Revival - one of our environmental success stories in Sudbury

9:40 - 10:00 - Closing social with food

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/377576152360063/

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Wednesday, June 12: Fundraiser Movie Night -- "Occupy Love" with the short "Save Wolf Lake"

Time: 7pm
Location: Rainbow Cinemas (40 Elm Street, Sudbury)

A feature documentary by VELCROW RIPPER

Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper (Scared Sacred, Fierce Light) on a journey deep inside the global revolution of the heart that is erupting around the planet.

From the Arab Spring to the European Summer, from the Occupy Movement to the global climate justice movement to #IdleNoMore, a profound shift is taking place: humanity is waking up to the fact that the dominant system of power is failing to provide us with health, happiness or meaning.

Occupy Love is a moving, transformative, heartfelt film, featuring Ripper’s signature stunning visuals and rich soundscapes. A powerful cinematic experience that will leave audiences inspired.

DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT: "Occupy Love is the movie I have been waiting to make, all my life. Today’s global awakening is what my earlier films have been anticipating and fostering – a current of potential that was pulsing and rumbling, just below the surface. Suddenly the volcano has erupted. As the popular Occupy sign reads, 'The Beginning is Here.'"

Suggested donation: $10 or pay-what-you-can.

To open, a new short film (3 min) by Rob Nelson on Sudbury's endangered and beloved Wolf Lake. Proceeds from this screening will go to the Coalition To Save Wolf Lake., Coalition for a Livable Sudbury, and Sudbury Coalitiion Against Poverty.

This will be followed by the feature "Occupy Love."

Afterwards, everyone is invited to 64 Indian Road for a comfortable, casual debriefing & get-together with entertainment. The vibe at 64 Indian Road is one that promotes local struggling artists. We're hoping to feature the new mircobrewery in town: Stack Beer.

***This event is still looking for sponsors. If you're a local business owner, we'd love to be able to credit you in the posters and communication. But of course, anyone can sponsor this event. :)*** Sponsors so far are Whanipitae First Nations

http://occupylove.org/

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/245325042277380/

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Thursday, June 13: Meeting of Grassroots: Sudbury's Media Collective

Time: 10am to 11am
Location: Environmental Resource Centre (176 Larch Street, back entrance)

Everyone is welcome to join us for our next meeting, on Thursday, March 14,  10 - 11am in the ERC (176 Larch, back entrance). We'll be discussing our upcoming "Sudbury Voices" event and campaign launch as well as other aspects of our new membership campaign and of course, brainstorming story ideas.

Grassroots Sudbury Media is a working group of the The Media Co-op. We are creating independent media in the North, to speak to our issues and outlooks on our communities as well as the world around us. Independent media provides an avenue for people who are wishing to gain critical perspective on the issues that matter most to us, and to give a voice to those people and stories that you won't find in the mainstream media.

Find our site at:
http://sudbury.mediacoop.ca

Contact the Sudbury Working Group to learn more about writing for us or to let us know about community issues and events at:
grassrootssudburymedia@gmail.com

Find us on Facebook at:
http://www.facebook.com/GrassrootsMediaCollective

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Friday, June 21: N'Swakamok National Aboriginal Day

Time: Noon
Location: Bell Park Amphitheatre, Sudbury

June 21st, 2013
Aboriginals Got Talent- Celebrating National Aboriginal Day Bell Park Amphitheatre

A day to come out and celebrate the many achieves/talents of our Aboriginal people. Role Models for the next generations that we can thrive in many areas. So come out and enjoy and fun filled family event..... Free Admission

Master for Ceremonies: Chris Pheasant
Elder: Mary Elliott

Special Appearances by:

Jace Martin
2012 Aboriginal Idol Winner - Nathan Cheechoo
Lisa Marie Naponse (Singer)
J'sn Manitowabi (Band)
Melanie Smiits (Metis Fiddler)
Will Morin - Childrens Interactive Play
Patrick Peltier (Band)
Brandon Petahtegoose aka Bright Spirit (Hip Hop)
Shawn McClaren (comedian)
Cheyanne Saucier(band) sponsored by Winmar

Featuring: Shane Yellowbird

(performers will be added as we get confirmations)

12:00pm Opening Ceremonies
followed by a variety of Aboriginal talent throughout the day and evening.

3:00pm - Aboriginal Idol Contestants will be brought to the stage competing for the 1st place prize and title for 2013 Aboriginal Idol Deadline for idol entries is May 30th ...please submit your video to
nswakidol@gmail.com
Rules and Procedures can been seen here on our facebook page or send us an email to get a copy.

Aboriginal Idol 1st place Winner will receive.......
Cash Money
Idol Trophy
Stage Performance at 2014 Aboriginals Got Talent
One-on-One with recording artist Jace Martin on how to start your music
career
Photo Shoot with Bruno Henry Photography
As well as Bragging right for a year :) .......more prizes to be added.

Aboriginal Idol is a special singing contest that brings people to the stage who have singing abilities. this helps build up self esteem, end stage fear and consider a career in music......its all about boosting their dreams.

So singers deadline is fast approaching to submit a video of your self singing to nswakidol@gmail.com (p.s. this does not need to be a professional video)

Any Bands, singers, dancers etc...interested in performing please give us a call us.

Performers call 705-674-2128 ext 258 Teresa
Craft Booths, Food Booths and Information Booths welcome
705-674-2128 (Wanda)
Volunteers Needed 705-674-2128 (koreen)
Dancers needed for Opening Ceremonies please contact Teresa McGregor.

Come on out and Celebrate Aboriginal Day with us.

Sponsors:

KICX 91.7, The New Hot 93.5, University of Sudbury, RBC, OAC, Greater
Sudbury- Toursim, Dreamcatcher Fund, Canadian Hertiage

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/132679040237301

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Saturday, June 22: Reclaiming Ramsey Lake: Bitimagamasing, "water that lies on the side of the hill"

Time: 11:05am
Location: What is known as "Bell Park"

Reclaim-Rename-Reoccupy - In support of Idle No More and Defenders of the Land Sovereignty Summer, there will be a sign erected at Bell Park to give the Lake known to most as Ramsey her name back! Although this action has the support of city officials and local politicians, it is an act of sovereignty that does not require the official decision making body of the Corporation of Sudbury's approval. Colonization has attempted to strip the land Anishinaabe people have called home of it's identity. This action will help the healing process of the people and Mother Earth. It will also serve as a gentle reminder to the settlers of this land that they live under and participate in ongoing colonialism. The hope is that, over time, more place-names in this region of Turtle Island will be restored, thus restoring pride to the Anishinaabe people, the connections they have to the land, and decolonizing.

This event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/549207291787505/

NEWS, ANALYSIS & CALLS TO ACTION:

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Sudbury Pride has flags for sale!

Sudbury Pride has their flags in! We are selling Trans flags, Bi flags, Bear Flags, Leather pride flags and of course Rainbow flags. They are 3x5 with metal grommets and only $25 each! All proceeds go to supporting YOUR pride week this year so message me if you are interested. Have a great weekend.

To find out more, contact Fierte Sudbury Pride via their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/28067692160/

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Sudbury Voices: We want to hear about what change *you* would like to see in your community and world!

The Sudbury working-group of the Media Co-op wants to hear what kind of changes our fellow Sudburians want to see in our community and in our world. There are lots of ways to share your answers with us, from complete do-it-yourself to a few different ways we can help you out.

To do it yourself, we encourage you to write a few paragraphs, to do a video blog, to design an image, or to find some other way to express your answer to the question, "What kind of change would you want to see in your community and world?". Then you can go to http://sudbury.mediacoop.ca, make an account, and post it.

If you'd prefer, instead of posting it yourself, you can email it to us at grassrootssudburymedia@gmail.com and we can post it for you.

Or, if none of that feels like it quite works for you, there is another way: You can be in touch with us at the email address above and we will set up a time when you can tell us, in person or over the phone, your answer to the question. We will do an audio recording of your answer, and with that plus a little info about who you are and a photograph,  we'll post your vision for local, regional, provincial, national, or global change. This is your chance to add your voice to the ongoing community conversation about what kind of future we want.

We want to hear your voices, Sudbury!