Register and Infos Here 

This will be an in-person event.

Venue: Glebe St. James Hall at 650 Lyon St South, Ottawa

If you'd like to watch the forum online - click here to register.

Reception: 6:30 p.m. ET

Forum: 7 - 9 p.m. ET

Over the last four years, federal and provincial governments across the country have given more than a billion dollars to new small (and large) nuclear reactor projects. Is this a wise use of tax dollars? How do renewables compare in price, safety and security, and are they up to the task of meeting all of Canada’s future electricity needs?

With:

• Dr. Michael Poellet of the Inter-Church Uranium Committee Educational Cooperative (SK) will address the wreckage of uranium mining in Saskatchewan
• Angela Bischoff of Ontario Clean Air Alliance (ON) will discuss the high financial burden of the nuclear industry and alternatives
• Dr. Gordon Edwards of Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility (QC) will discuss the environmental dangers and medical aspects of nuclear power
• Dr. Susan O’Donnell of the Coalition for Responsible Energy Development (NB) will discuss nuclear fuel reprocessing and the connection between nuclear fuel waste and weapons proliferation
• Brennain Lloyd of Northwatch (ON) will discuss the problems of nuclear waste, industry plans and public opposition

For more info: http://www.not-the-nuclear-lobby.ca

Hosted by: Seniors for Climate Action Now! - Ottawa and CAFES Ottawa

Co-hosted by: Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility; Coalition for Responsible Energy Development in New Brunswick; Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability; Concerned Citizens of Renfrew County and Area; Inter-Church Uranium Committee Educational Cooperative; International Physicians for the Prevention of War, Canada; Northwatch; Ontario Clean Air Alliance; Protect Our Waterways No Nuclear Waste; Sierra Club Canada Foundation; The Council of Canadians - Ottawa Chapter; Time4Action

Wanted to let you all know about an important event next Thursday May 2nd starting at 530pm that will be focusing on Climate Allyship on Algonquin Territory. Synapcity is hosting with the Assembly of 7 Generations. Find more information below along with a blurb should you be able to help us promote the event. Event graphics attached. 

More info: https://bit.ly/SynapcitySessionsClimateAllyship

Join Synapcity and the Assembly of 7 Generations (A7G) for a workshop session examining Climate Allyship on Algonquin Territory. The event will feature several key concerns that are occurring on Algonquin Territory including climate change, sustainability, waste, land use, water protection, clean energy and more. 

Register here: https://bit.ly/SynapcitySessionsClimateAllyship

Join Synapcity and the Assembly of 7 Generations (A7G) for a workshop session examining Climate Allyship on Algonquin Territory. At the event we will discuss several key concerns that are occurring on Algonquin Territory including climate change, sustainability, waste, land use, water protection, clean energy and more.

The event will begin with short presentations from our speakers Shannon Chief, Dara Wawatie-Chabot and words from former Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation, Verna Polson. Shannon Chief is the project coordinator of the Anishinaabe Moose Research Committee, where she fights against climate challenges such as logging and sport hunting. Dara Wawatie-Chabot is an Anishinaabe person working within the clean energy and just transition for Indigenous inclusion. They share knowledge with local communities and advocate for the restitution of decision-making to land-based Indigenous people who carry the knowledge of living in a good way with all of Creation. Verna Polson is the former Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg First Nation. Verna is strong willed, strong in spirit, dedicated, and determined. Verna will outline some of the challenges that are facing the Algonquin Nation around climate change and highlight how allyship can help.

Following the presentations, our speakers will be in conversation with Gabrielle Fayant-Lewis, co-founder of Assembly of 7 Generations. There will be time for Q & A during the panel conversation. Following this, we will gather in small breakout groups to discuss various forms of climate allyship on Algonquin Territory.

We are proud to partner on this event with the Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G). A7G is an Indigenous youth led & driven grassroots, non profit organization focused on community support and opportunities for Indigenous youth, based in Unceded Algonquin Territory. They have been actively working as A7G since 2014. They incorporated as a national non profit organization in 2015. Their work continues to expand as their networks and capacity grow with the needs and aspirations of Indigenous youth. Their mission is to co-create a supportive Indigenous youth-led community through a grassroots way of being.

Doors open at 530pm with the proceedings starting at 6pm. This event is taking place in Ottawa, on the unceded, unsurrendered Territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation whose presence here reaches back to time immemorial. We recognize the Algonquins as the customary keepers and defenders of the Ottawa River Watershed and its tributaries. We honor their long history of welcoming many Nations to this beautiful territory and uphold and uplift the voice and values of our Host Nation.

*A limited number of complimentary subsidized tickets are available for this event. Should you be able to afford to purchase a ticket, we encourage you to do so so that we may be able to cover the costs of the venue and food. A light grazing menu will be served at the event.

Speaker Bios:

​Gabrielle Fayant-Lewis originates from Fishing Lake Metis Settlement, AB. Gabrielle is an award-winning woman for her work in her community, her dedication to supporting young people, and amplifying grassroots efforts. Gabrielle is passionate about cultural resurgence, revitalization and restitution for all Indigenous peoples. She has worked with several Indigenous and non-profit organizations.

Shannon Chief was born and raised to the wolf clan of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin Nation. She lives in western Quebec, on traditional Algonquin territory in and around what is known as La Verendrye Park. In all the work she does she work in defense of Indigenous cultures. She contributes at various levels to the decolonization and the restoration of the sovereignty of her people. She fights ardently against the challenges stemming from extractive development – from logging to sport hunting – and climate change which all have cruel repercussions in her nation. She is project coordinator of the Anishnabe Moose Research Committee.

Dara Wawatie-Chabot is an Anishinaabe person living in the so-called national capital region, working within the clean energy and just transition field for Indigenous inclusion. They are a single parent of two young children and have been working towards obtaining an undergraduate degree in political science at the University of Ottawa since 2014. It was through their studies that they began to understand the complex system of settler-colonialism, resource extraction and globalization, and how these systems continue to impact Indigenous communities across the globe. Although their time is extremely limited due to raising two children alone, they continue to share knowledge with local communities and advocate for the restitution of decision-making to land-based Indigenous people who carry the knowledge of living in a good way with all of Creation.

Verna Polson is the former Grand Chief of the Algonquin Anishinabeg First Nation. Verna is strong willed, strong in spirit, dedicated, and determined. Verna rose to national prominence in 2019 when she staged a multi day hunger strike on Parliament Hill to draw attention to the Algonquin Nation’s right to share on the 100 Wellington Indigenous Space project anno

More info and registration link 

Info on all events in the Coffee Houses for Sustainability here

Sunday, May 5

Coffee Houses on Sustainability - Zero-Waste Living

Part of the Coffee Houses on Sustainability collection

Join your Ottawa neighbours for a coffee & cookie to learn from their experiences in making sustainable consumer choices that reduce waste.

Infos and Eventbrite Registration 

Tickets priced at $49.26 General, $33.28 Students

Mayor Recognizes Leading Ottawa Buildings for Energy Conservation

• 1 hour 30 minutes

The Mayor of Ottawa, alongside the Vice-President of Sustainability with the Building Owners and Managers Association of Canada, Bala Gnanam, will present awards to the top buildings and building operators for their efforts to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Their innovation and leadership will be recognized at a breakfast event on May 8th at City Hall. The award winners have all been participating in the City's Better Buildings Benchmarking Program, which means they are disclose their energy use publicly. As part of its Climate Change Master Plan and Energy Evolution Strategy, the City is asking all buildings over 10,000 sq. ft. to disclose their energy consumption data and, in exchange, is helping them find energy-saving opportunities and learn from leaders.

Keynote Address - Bala Gnanam Vice President Sustainability BOMA Canada

Bala brings over 20 years of experience in the energy, commercial real estate and manufacturing sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in industrial engineering and a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in mathematics. He is also a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Demand Side Manager (CDSM)with the Association of Energy Engineers. Passionate about sustainability and climate action through better building performance.

At BOMA Canada, he is responsible for managing and facilitating the development and delivery of educational and thought leadership content, special programs, and initiatives that promote energy efficiency, sustainability, and regulatory compliance to the membership. Bala also leads the association’s advocacy initiatives, working closely with all three levels of government, local BOMA associations and industry stakeholders, contributing to policies and programs impacting the Commercial Real Estate industry across Canada.

Mark Sutcliffe - Mayor of Ottawa

Before entering politics, Mark was an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, volunteer and grassroots activist.

For more than 30 years, he covered politics and current events as a host at CFRA, CityNews, TV Rogers and CPAC, and as an editor and columnist at the Ottawa Citizen.

Mark started his first business at 19 years old. He co-founded the Ottawa Business Journal in 1995 and founded and managed several other small and medium-sized businesses. He has played the role of coach, mentor and advisor to more than a hundred general managers, entrepreneurs, small business owners and leaders of non-profit organizations.

Mark is a passionate volunteer and fundraiser. He has chaired the board of directors of United Way Ottawa, the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce, OrKidstra, the Great Canadian Theater Company, the Ottawa Community Housing Foundation and Run Ottawa, and has served on the board of directors of Algonquin College, Invest Ottawa, Kind Ottawa, the Ottawa International Writers Festival and the Royal Ottawa Hospital Foundation. His contribution to the city was recognized in 2016 by his induction into the Order of Ottawa and his appointment as United Way Ambassador of the Year. In 2018, Mark presented a widely reported TEDx talk on the place of luck in one's life.

An accomplished marathon runner, Mark has raised over $250,000 for Ottawa charities through his fundraising runs. He is the author of four books, including Long Road to Boston, in which he chronicles his journey to qualify for the Boston Marathon, which he completed in 2015 and 2018. Mark and his wife Ginny have three children.

Date: May 9, 2024

Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm 

Location: 411 Dovercourt Ave

Based on the workshop successes in April, we’ve added two new general public workshops in May at Dovercourt.

You can choose from: Thursday May 09 or Wednesday May 22. The workshops are from 5:30 to 8:30 PM.

Register and learn more here.

Space is limited to a maximum of 14 per night (7 per table) you are advised to register early. The organizers  can well guarantee that coming out of the workshop you'll be able to say: I learned something, I had a good time and I'm now spurred on for further action related to climate change. 

Bring a friend. Based on the world-wide success of Climate Fresk (over 1.6M have taken a workshop), we think the demand is there for many, many more workshops in Ottawa. Planning is already underway for two additional Dovercourt sessions in June.

If you've any questions, you can contact the organizer via email: donald.sproule@gmail.com

Workshop details:

You can’t fix what you don’t understand.

As humanity is faced with unprecedented challenges, “Climate Fresk” is a citizens’ workshop that aims to raise awareness and understanding about climate change, and therefore to encourage positive actions at the personal and collective level.  

Conceived in France and based on the science of the IPCC 6th Assessment Report, it explains the cause and consequences of climate change. It gives the opportunity to learn a lot in a short period of time and is meant for both novices and experts. More than 1.5 million people worldwide have participated in the workshop, and 70,000 have gone on to become facilitators. 

In just 3-hours, the workshop calls on participants’ collective and creative intelligence to identify the cause-effect relationships between different components of climate change. As a team, you will be handed five sets of cards. When each new set is handed out you are asked to (re)arrange the cards on the table according to cause and consequence. The Fresk is revealed once all 42 cards are on the table. Team cooperation is very important and will get you from one set of cards to the next. A facilitator will guide and support you through the workshop.

THE STEPS of the WORKSHOP

• the introduction to learn a bit about “Climate Fresk” history and to do some icebreaker exercises
• the construction of the Fresk, guided by your facilitator
• the creative phase, to relax and get to grips with your Fresk, then a debrief on what you’ve learned, and
• finally to share your feelings and express your thoughts and ideas for individual and collective actions

Saturday, May 11th

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

For more than 20 years New Edinburgh residents have purchased their plants on the Fieldhouse’s front lawn the Saturday before Mother’s Day.  

The Crichton Community Council will be selling potted flowering plants, hanging baskets and planters as well as vegetables plants. Proceeds support neighbourhood events and community initiatives, as well as for the purchase of equipment for public use.

More information will be available in April.  

2024 Repair Cafe Series 

Repair Cafés aim to reduce landfill waste by fixing items, teaching new skills, and building community! Ottawa Tool Library’s fixers and menders will be sharing their knowledge and skills around fixing everything from darning socks to re-wiring kettles.

There will be free repairs of electronics, clothing, small appliances, jewelry and more! At the same time, learn new skills, enjoy coffee and snack and meet your neighbours! For more information, visit ottawatoollibrary.com/repair-cafes.
 
Saturday, May 11 - Sponsored by Councillor Carr
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre – Ellwood Hall
1265 Walkley Road
10 am to 2 pm  

Other dates/locations:

Saturday, June 22 - Sponsored by the City of Ottawa 
Ray Friel Recreation Complex - Fallingbrook room
1585 Tenth Line Road
10 am to 2 pm

Saturday, October 5 - Sponsored by the City of Ottawa
Walter Baker Sports Centre - Halls A&B
100 Malvern Drive 
10 am to 2 pm  

Saturday, November 30 - Sponsored by the City of Ottawa 
Tony Graham Recreation Complex, Kanata - Hall A
100 Charlie Rogers Place 
10 am to 2 pm  

- Art exhibit Saturday and Sunday, with silent auction fundraiser. Viewing from 10:00 with opening welcome and refreshments at 13:00. See Silent Auction to view thumbnails of the paintings): https://dbuckles0.wixstudio.io/old-growth

- Tours of the Just Food Community Farm, Saturday, 14:00 hours;

Just Food is located at: hi
2391 Pépin Court
Ottawa  ON 
K1B 4Z3

Bird Friendly Ottawa is hosting a 'Cleaning the Capital' event on World Migratory Bird Day!

Come join Bird Friendly Ottawa (BFO) to make the island shoreline and land safer for birds by picking up litter.

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024
Time: 10am- 12pm
Where: Bate Island off the Champlain Bridge/Island Park Dr

Everyone is welcome! Sign up on Facebook.

Details:
BFO will provide garbage bags and latex gloves. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring some water and snacks. BFO's team will also be available to point out birds in the ares.

For more info see the BFO website here.

The weekend of May 11-12 (including Mother's Day) offers a series of events at the Just Food Community Farm highlighting art, trees and (of course) food.

• SeedLing Saturday (10am-1pm) is a time to pick up food plants for your garden from local farmers offering seedlings. A limited number of "Champlain Oaks", a heritage tree from Kitchissippi, are also on offer.
• At 1 pm Saturday, attend the official opening of a collection of new paintings by Daniel Buckles. The work brings the sensibilities of Japanese art materials--Sumi ink, rice paper and scrollmaking--to the treescapes of Lake Temagami, Ontario's premiere Old Growth Forest. The work invites you to reflect on our connection to nature, and the realization that there is no separation between the parts of life. Some examples, and an open Silent Auction, gives you a taste of what you will see: Old Growth.  Proceeds support the work of Just Food and the People's Official Plan.
• Moe Garahan, the Executive Director of Just Food, will give a tour of the farm starting at 2 pm, a chance to see the true scope of this amazing community food space.

Organized by Ottawa Tool Library
https://ottawatoollibrary.com/?s=repair+cafe