EJ convergence schedule – FINAL

Schedule of Events
August 23-24th 2012

University of Waterloo
J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall (RCH)

The final version of the schedule (PDF) now is posted -
http://ejkw.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/ej-schedule-final.pdf

The convergence includes workshops, films, slam poetry, and a protest action.

Environmental justice primer

We’ve prepared an environmental justice primer for the event. Printed copies will be available to everyone who attends the convergence.

This primer includes descriptions of some important environmental issues within Canada, with a special focus on Ontario. This information is meant to educate and ‘act’ivate readers and better situate you in regards to topics at the convergence.

Here is a PDF copy -
http://ejkw.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/ej-primer.pdf

September event – Averting Disaster: Coping with Earthquakes, Tsunami, and Nuclear Meltdowns

A fall event at the University Waterloo -

Averting Disaster: Coping with Earthquakes, Tsunami, and Nuclear Meltdowns

How can we better prepare for and cope with natural disasters?

At this free, public lecture, Dr. Norio Okada will recall lessons learned from the Great East Japan Earthquake, presenting
his Vitae Systems methodology for handling future events in a proactive, adaptive, and integrative fashion.

Thursday, September 27, 2012 | 7-10pm
Humanities Theatre, Hagey Hall, University of Waterloo

See the poster for more information -
http://ejkw.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/8196_bean2012poster.pdf

(Please note: the August environmental justice convergence is not sponsored by TD Bank)

EJ convergence schedule – Version 2 (Outdated)

*** Please refer to the final version of the schedule, which is here ***

Schedule of Events
August 23-24th 2012

University of Waterloo
J.R. Coutts Engineering Lecture Hall (RCH)

THE FINAL SWARM: Poetry Slam and Open Mic for Environmental Justice!

WHAT: A *FREE* themed slam event focused on issues of environmental justice! Featuring The Flying V’s, KW’s first ever slam team!

WHEN: Friday August 24, 8 PM

WHERE: Environmental Courtyard, Environment 1 Building, University of Waterloo, Six Nations of the Grand River Territory.

WHO: Everyone welcome!

Snacks will be provided. If you have specific questions or concerns about accessibility (e.g. ASL, childcare, gender neutral washrooms), email environmental.justice.action@gmail.com.

// ABOUT THE FLYING V’s!
Lindsay Jack, Janice Lee, JT Jones, Beth Murch, and Jessalyn Broadfoot are the members of The Flying V’s – KW’s first ever poetry slam team! Help send them to the National competition in October in Saskatchewan! (http://www.indiegogo.com/kwps)

On Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/events/406483466076530/

Why Earth Isn’t First in Canada

We’ve put together a document about some important environmental issues within Canada, with a special focus on Ontario. This is meant to further raise your awareness about what is happening on a more local scale, to help us to organize within our communities or support already existing initiatives that are fighting ruthless environmental destruction.

These are the seven sections that we’ve covered here -
~ The Tar Sands Seep Into Ontario
~ Nuclear Waste Disposal
~ Mining on the Mind
~ Deforestation and the Assault on Wild Life
~ Hold Your Breath: The Issue of Air Pollution
~ The Great Lakes: Our Great….Toilet?
~ Water is A Right: The Struggle of Indigenous Communities

Check it out -
http://ejkw.files.wordpress.com/2012/08/earth-isnt-first.pdf

New poster!

Here’s a small copy of the new poster for the environmental justice gathering –