The 2018 Toronto Storytelling Festival which
started March 2-4 continues March 19-25
at various venues in the city, including A Different Booklist at 777-779
Bathurst Street. Among the storytellers are: Gcina Mhlophe, a well-known South
African freedom fighter, activist, actor, storyteller, poet, playwright,
director and author; Sharon Shorty of the Tlingit, Northern Tutchone and
Norwegian people, from the Raven Clan and raised in the storytelling tradition
of her southern Yukon community; Duane Gastant’Aucoin, a Wolf/Yanyedi member of
the Teslin Tlingit Council, and more. www.torontostorytellingfestival.com
The African Canadian Leaders Network presents
a community meeting on “The Plight of African Refugees in Israel,” on Tuesday, March 20, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at
Culture Link, 2340 Dundas St. West, Toronto. (Across from Dundas West subway
station). Check Eventbrite for more information
The Urban Alliance on Race Relations will
hold its AGM at Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 4, on Wednesday, March 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The UARR has partnered with the
Toronto York Labour Council and National Council of Canadian Muslims to hold a
public forum, “Access to Justice: Solidarity and Action,” 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Description
Access
to justice is the most pressing issue facing Black, Indigenous and racialized
communities in Canada today. But are we moving forward? How can we work in
solidarity to ensure our communities are centered in the justice system? Join
us for an evening with local activists and change-makers to explore strategies
for sustaining our energies and working in solidarity to impact systemic
change.
SPEAKERS:
Idil Abdullahi - Ryerson University School of Social Work and Black Legal Aid Clinic
Lisa Myers - Indigenous Artist and Educator
Azeezah Kanji - Noor Cultural Centre, Toronto Star
Idil Abdullahi - Ryerson University School of Social Work and Black Legal Aid Clinic
Lisa Myers - Indigenous Artist and Educator
Azeezah Kanji - Noor Cultural Centre, Toronto Star
MODERATOR
Shree Paradkar, Toronto Star race and gender columnist
Shree Paradkar, Toronto Star race and gender columnist
ACCOMMODATION & EVENT INFORMATION:
To request accommodations, please contact info@urbanalliance.ca by March 19,
2018. The venue is wheelchair accessible and has all-gender washrooms. Check Eventbrite
for more information.
Black Business and Professional Association
presents the “Black Roots Bear Fruits: The History of Black Businesses” on Friday, March 23, 4:00-7:00 p.m. (Opening
Reception); Saturday, March 24, 10:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 25, 10:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. at 180 Elm St., Toronto.
“For the love of Haiti,” a fundraising event,
will be held on Saturday, March 24,
6:30pm at Malvern Methodist Church, 2 Morningview Trail. Toronto. Call
416-903-5192
Communities for Zero Violence presents “March
for Our Lives” on Saturday, March 24,
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Starts at Toronto City Hall, march to University Court
House Plaza.
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| Dr. Gervan Fearon, President & Vice-Channcellor, Brock University |
Canadian Association of Urban Financial
Professionals (CAUFP) celebrates its 20th anniversary with a "Black on Bay Gala" on Saturday, March 24, 7:00 p.m. at the
Arcadian Court, 401 Bay St., Toronto. Keynote speaker: Dr. Gervan Fearon,
President & Vice-Chancellor, Brock University. Hosted by Justice Donald
McLeod.
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| Dr. Avis Glaze, recipient of the UWI Vice Chancellor's Award. |
The 9th annual University of the
West Indies Toronto Benefit Gala will be held on Saturday, April 7 at The Ritz-Carlton, Toronto. Ambassador Susan E.
Rice will receive the Luminary Award; Raptors head, Masai Ujiri (G. Raymond
Chang Award); YMCA (Chancellor’s Award); and the Vice Chancellor’s Award
recipients are: Dr. Victor S. Blanchette, Dr. Avis Glaze and Dr. Michael S.
Pollanen. www.uwitorontogala.com
The Jamaica Diaspora Crime Intervention and
Prevention Task Force presents a town hall meeting on how the diaspora can aid
in Jamaica’s crime-free future on Saturday,
April 7, 3pm at the JCA, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto. Guest speakers: Pearnel P.
Charles, Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security; Lloyd Wilks,
Consul General; and Dr. Rupert Francis, Global Task Force Lead.
Just Think 1st presents “Disrupt
the Disruption” City Popup on Saturday,
April 7, 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St.,
Toronto. An afternoon of food, conversation, prizes and more. Register at
justthink1st.com. Free Admission
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| Marlon James at the Toronto Reference Library with Prof. Hyacinth Simpson of Ryerson University. |
ROM Speaks features a keynote presentation by Toronto-based poet, writer and lawyer, NourbeSe Philip on Tuesday, April 10, 7:00-9:30pm, Doors open at 6:30pm. Reception to follow at Royal Ontario Museum, Queen's Park Rotunda, Level 1. https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/zong
Operation Black Vote Canada in partnership with several black organizations presents the
Black Community Provincial Leaders Debate with Kathleen Wynne, leader of the
Ontario Liberal Party and Andrea Horwath, leader of the Ontario New Democratic
Party on Wednesday, April 11, 6-9pm at the JCA, 995 Arrow Rd., Toronto.
Moderated by Royson James. Register at https://www.eventbrite.ca/o/operation-black-vote-canada-17105059092
Authors Marlon James and David Chariandy will
be in conversation on Tuesday, April 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Bram & Bluma
Salon, Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. James will discuss his work and
career with Chariandy, author of the novels “Brother” and “Soucouyant.” https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT331781&R=EVT331781
The second annual Canadian Reggae Music
Conference will be held on Friday, April
27, noon-9:00 p.m. and Saturday,
April 28, noon-6:00 p.m. at Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto. Free
Admission. www.rastafest.com [On Friday
evening, I’ll host a conversation with keynote speaker, Lloyd Stanbury,
entertainment attorney, music business consultant and author of “Reggae
Roadblocks: A Music Business Development Perspective” published by Abeng Press
in 2015.]
The 2018 Jamaica National Group Expo will be
held on Saturday, April 28 at the
Pearson Convention Center in Brampton, Ontario and on April 30 in Montreal,
Quebec. Jnexpo.ca
The Black Business and Professional
Association (BBPA) presents the 36th annual Harry Jerome Awards on Saturday, April 28 at the International
Centre Conference Centre, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario.
White Privilege Conference Global – Toronto
(WPC Global – Toronto) will be held May 9-12 at Ryerson University. WPC
Global-Toronto will unpack the concept of white privilege, as well as address
the often problematic and dominant narratives that operate throughout our
society. Through a series of workshops and panel discussions led by
international thought leaders, we’ll share strategies for tackling these
challenges, as well as those that go beyond race. Do you want to help build a
more inclusive world? WPC Global – Toronto is for you. Register today! www.ryerson.ca.ca/wpc-global
#WPCRyerson #WPCGlobalToronto
This is presented by the Office of the
Vice-President, Equity & Community Inclusion.
The Diner's Corner in Toronto started their Buffet Brunch recently. This is the spread they offer on weekends. Enjoy!
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