2003

January 18, 2003 | Toronto
Ontario Health Coalition (OHC) HEALTH ACTION ASSEMBLY
Urgent Province-Wide Strategy-Setting Meeting Post- Romanow & Pre-Election
Saturday, January 18, 2003
Sheraton Centre, Civic Ballroom, Toronto
9 - 10 am Registration
10 am - 5 pm Health Action Assembly
(For more info contact Natalie Mehra at the OHC: ohc@sympatico.ca
www.ontariohealthcoalition.ca

January 12, 2003 | Toronto
R E S I S T A N C E    O N    T R I A L
Public Meeting to Oppose the Prosecution of OCAP - Ontario Coalition Against Poverty
Sunday, Jan. 12th, 7 PM, OISE Auditorium, 252 Bloor St. W.

January 11, 2003 | Toronto
Alternatives to corporate-led globalization
(Re: World Social Forum)
when: Saturday, 11 January, 2003
where: Ryerson University, Jorgenson Hall (East of Yonge, South of Gerrard) Toronto
what: * a one-day, open, interactive educational space
* inspirational speakers and workshops
* a chance for information sharing, dialogue & discussion across sectors, campaigns and issues
* link local issues to global themes
* explore exciting local initiatives and alternatives
* celebrate the energy of Toronto activism that night with drinks, food, DJ and dancing!

January 11, 2003 | Toronto
Toronto Learning Challenges Association
Aspergers Syndrome Partnership: AS Family Life& AS Divorce Cases
Date: Sat. Jan. 11, 2003
Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Location: 184 Galloway Road, Scarborough
Cost: $25
Speakers:
Isabelle Hénault, M.A., Ph.D. candidate in psychology. University of Quebec at Montreal. Isabelle is a sexologist and consultant in readaptation centers. Her work deals primarily with sex education, social skills and couples therapy for individuals with Aspergers Syndrome. Isabelle is the author of a specialized sex education curriculum for individuals with Aspergers Disorder.
Sheila Jennings Linehan: family lawyer, family mediator
Beth Kingston: Professional autism advocate
Sandy McCulloch: President, Toronto Learning Challenges Association
To Register: Call Sandy McCulloch at 416-269-8200 or email info@tlca.ca to confirm
To be discussed:
- A Healthy Aspergers Syndrome Spousal Relationship
- Issues in Parenting with a Spouse with Aspergers Syndrome
- "Aspouse Syndrome"
- Dissolution of Marriage when one Spouse has Aspergers Syndrome
- Discussion Hour: tea and coffee, questions from the floor

January 11, 2003 | Toronto
What: Symposium: MamaWORK: Transgressing Towards the Future --- symposium on the revolutionary politics of mothering against the grain.
When: Saturday, January 11th, 2003 - day long event
Where: 519 Church Street Community Centre (East Room) Toronto
You'll find more details in the info and program sections - http://mamawork.liberationtechnology.net

February 14, 2003 | National Day of Action for Equal Marriage
Feb 14 National Day of Action - Campaign for Equal Marriage
On Valentine's Day, the national LGBT equality rights organisation Egale Canada is inviting same-sex couples across the country, together with their families, supporters and friends, to present themselves at their local marriage registry office and ask for a marriage licence. In what has been dubbed a campaign of "civil obedience", this day of action will draw country-wide attention to the fact that same-sex couples cannot yet get legally married. In many cases, the city/town would like to issue marriage licences to same-sex couples, but the federal government prohibits this.
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February 26 - March 8, 2003
IWD - International Women's Day - Week Events | North Bay
see http://dawn.thot.net/GEAN
The Program in Gender Equality and Social Justice, the Campus Women's Centre, and the Gender Equality Alliance of Nipissing are again hard at work to bring to the university and North Bay communities a series of events to celebrate International Women's Week (IWD) (February 26 - March 8, 2003). This year our theme is the Criminalization of Poverty and the Pursuit of Social Justice, and our events are aimed at raising awareness about related local and global social justice issues.

Discussion Panel & Presentations
February 26, 2003 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm - Weaver Auditorium

Women Rock
March 7, 2003, "Women Rock" celebration (after the movie) from 9 pm -12 mid in the main floor Cafeteria at the Nipissing University campus, featuring a local band, The Spacial Fold. Donaton of cash or food for food bank would be appreciated.

Film Festival
Featuring three films, which will be open to the public, free of charge, and shown during International Women's Week. Each film will be followed by a panel of presenters, who will engage the audience in a critical discussion of questions and issues that arise from the films.

Film: Salaam Bombay
Fri. February 28, 2003 at 7:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium

Film: Ladybird, Ladybird
Wed. March 5, 2003 at 7:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium

Film: Erin Brokovich
Fri. March 7, 2003 at 6:00 pm, Weaver Auditorium
(film followed by Women Rock dance)

March 8, 2003 | International Women's Day | Toronto
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO'S REVOLUTIONARY NEW PRODUCTION OF
The VAGINA MONOLOGUES
Saturday, March 8, 2003
Innis Townhall - 2 Sussex Ave.
wheelchair accessible
Showtimes: 2:30 pm; 7:00 pm; 10:30 pm
ASL Interpretation at 7:00 pm performance
Tickets on Sale: Monday, February 24, 2003
THE TORONTO WOMEN'S BOOKSTORE
416. 922.8744

March 3 - 14, 2003 | New York, USA
47th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The Commission focused on two thematic issues:
1. participation and access of women to the media, and information and communication technologies and their impact on and use as an instrument for the advancement and empowerment of women; and
2. women’s human rights and elimination of all forms of violence against women and girls as defined in the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcome document of the Special Session for the General Assembly entitled “Women: gender equality, development and peace for the twenty-first century.”

March 16 - 23, 2003 | Kyoto, Japan
The 3rd World Water Forum

March 17 - April 25, 2003 | Geneva, Switzerland
59th Session of the Commission on Human Rights

March 27- 28, 2003 | Ottawa, Ontario
Social Inclusion Conference: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go? Building A Social Inclusion Research Agenda

The Canadian Council on Social Development (CCSD) and Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) will host a research conference on social inclusion in Ottawa in March. The conference will focus on the latest policy research being done on the social inclusion front and will provide participants with an opportunity to identify the gaps in a national social inclusion research agenda.

Who: Human Resources Development Canada and the Canadian Council on Social Development will co-host the event
What: What Do We Know and Where Do We Go? Building a social inclusion research agenda
When: Thursday, 27 March 2003 – Friday, 28 March 2003
Where: Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert Street, Ottawa ON
Details: The conference will include a series of expert panels and seminars on social inclusion research in such areas as health, income and food security, visible minorities, children and youth, and housing. Leading Canadian and international researchers, policy analysts and community-based advocates will share their latest findings and thoughts about where more investigation and policy development is needed. Space will be limited to allow for small seminars and full participation at the plenaries.

To receive further conference information, contact:
Sarah Zgraggen, The Willow Group,
Tel: (613) 722-8796; Fax: (613) 729-6206; e-mail: szgraggen@thewillowgroup.com Please feel free to share this notice with colleagues.

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April 15 - 16, 2003 | Columbus, Ohio
Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability 2003 Conference
"This year's conference will continue the tradition of bringing together a diverse audience to explore the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. The conference provides an opportunity to share information with new audiences and serves as a springboard for collaborations within and across traditional dimensions (private-public, employee-employer, agency-consumer)."
http://ada.osu.edu/Conference/Conference%20Homepage.htm

April 27- May 2, 2003 | Ottawa
AFN Notice: Call to Action - Caravan to Ottawa & Emergency Gathering of Nations!
The Assembly of First Nations, declare a "FIRST NATIONS CRISIS" and an URGENT request for all First Nations to join the "Caravan to Ottawa" for an "Emergency Gathering of Nations".
When: April 27- May 2, 2003 | Where: Ottawa
Why: To Defend our Sovereignty: Taking Charge of our Future

April 30, 2003 | Toronto Ontario
Exploring Sustainable Livelihoods – A Workshop
ACTEW - A Women's Training Community is pleased to present a one-day best
practices workshop on "Exploring Sustainable Livelihoods"
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Metro Hall, Room 308, 55 John Street (at King Street West) Toronto

Early bird registrations will be accepted until April 11th (discount for ACTEW members) You can register online at: http://www.actew.org/about/workshops.html

Facilitators for the session are Janet Murray and Mary Ferguson of Eko Nomos
Program Development Consultants. Eko Nomos has been refining the sustainable livelihoods approach for Canadian application over the last few years, and brings a community-based approach to all of its initiatives.

For further info: contact ACTEW at:
email: carol@actew.org
tel: 416-599-3590

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May 2 - 4, 2003 | Portsmouth, VA
ADDA 2003 National Conference
Over 800 people from around the world, including most of the top professionals in the AD/HD field, will be in Portsmouth, VA, May 2-4 for Connections 2003 - connecting to ideas, connecting to people, connecting to purposeful lives. This conference will be a time to reflect, a time to re-evaluate and a time to re-energize and recommit to what is valuable in your life. Come and benefit from the most complete, up-to-date and diverse resources on AD/HD http://www.add.org/conf2003

May 5 - 6, 2003 | Washington D.C.
The 29th National IRI Conference
The IRI, which has existed under various names since 1947, produces quality training materials that are used extensively in human resource development and staff training throughout the field of rehabilitation. At the National Forum, the two Primary Study Groups present the results of their year-long studies in concurrent sessions. Interested individuals are invited to register for one of the two topics to be presented at the conference. Topic 1: Promoting Consumer Empowerment through Professional Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling Topic 2: Teaching Orientation and Mobility Professionals: Non-Traditional Approaches to Meet Critical Staffing Shortages http://www.gwu.edu/~rrcep/National.htm

May 8 - 11, 2003 | Toronto Ontario
Marxism 2003: A World To Win
When: Thursday, 8 May 2003 – Sunday, 11 May 2003
Where: OISE, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor St. W.
Contact: Marxism Conference, International Socialists
email: marxism@sympatico.ca | tel: 416-972-6391 | fax: 416-972-6319
Details: Attend a four-day conference of over fifty talks in English and French organized by the International Socialists. Register now at the reduced rate.


May 16 - 19, 2003 | Montreal, Quebec
Rainbow Visions: Building a Pan-Canadian Queer Agenda
Hosted by EGALE Canada (EGALE advances equality and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people, and their families, across Canada)
Where: McGill University, Montreal, QC
Deadline for Registrations: February 17, 2003

You are invited to join a diverse group of participants from all parts of Canada to define and discuss future challenges for our communities, strategise together and collectively build a pan-Canadian "queer agenda" for the years to come. Whether you are a legal expert, teacher, political or social activist, social worker, union member, youth activist, or simply an interested community member, we want you to add your perspective to Canada's "rainbow vision!"

Rainbow Visions, hosted by Egale Canada, will be a weekend of networking, strategising and visioning in workshops, panels, roundtables, caucuses, and discussions, on the issues and challenges facing Canada's lesbian, gay, bisexual, two-spirited, transgendered, transsexual, intersex, and queer communities and their allies, supporters and family members. It will be a chance to hear the perspectives of members of our communities from all walks of life, and to meet and spend time with many active and committed community members from across Canada!

For more information about Rainbow Visions, including conference themes, information on workshops, organising principles, frequently asked questions and other information as it becomes available, please contact us or visit www.egale.ca/conference.asp.

May 22 - 24, 2003 | Austin, Texas
The Empowerment of Children With Physical Disabilities Pediatric Conference
The Pediatric Power Network™ is an association, which deals with issues relating to children with physical disabilities. The three day agenda will consist of classroom lectures by therapists and physicians and 'hands on' labs and exhibits of pediatric related products and services. This course is designed to make a difference in the future of a child, by turning disabilities into capabilities. Mobility, positioning, communication, and access will be highlighted throughout the presentations. The Exhibit Hall will provide attendees the opportunity to view and try a wide range of Pediatric equipment. Communication and computer access will be highlighted in various exhibits and labs during the conference. This entire conference is dedicated to providing attendees an educational environment specifically dedicated to the needs of children with physical disabilities. From the lecture rooms to the exhibit hall, the focus will be on 'Empowerment of a Child to Succeed.' The topics will be directed at mobility, communication, education, medical intervention, and fun.
http://www.pediatricpowernetwork.com/

May 22 - 24, 2003 | Vienna, Austria
WIDE's Annual Conference 2003
Transformation, participation and gender justice: Feminist challenges in a globalised economy
WIDE Annual Conferences have for many years offered a unique opportunity for women linked to the feminist movement all around the world to meet in order to exchange ideas, discuss strategies, network, build new alliances, and learn from each other by finding inspiration through excellent presentations and interactive workshops.

This year’s topic “Transformation, participation and gender justice: Feminist challenges in a globalised economy” was timely chosen with the following objectives in mind:

• to raise awareness of the present complex political, economic & social dynamics;
• to enable women to empower themselves in order to meet these manifold challenges;
• to show their potential in finding alternatives;
• to affirm the women’s human rights framework as a basis for the development of future strategies.

May 24 - 26, 2003 | Stockholm Sweden
Official Congress of The International Brain Injury Association
http://www.congrex.se/braininjury/

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June 16 - 19, 2003 | St. Louis, Missouri
International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF)
The NACC Conference on ICF provides an opportunity for valuable knowledge sharing and open discussion on issues related to the ICF. It is associated with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics and Washington University http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/otheract/icd9/icfhome.htm

June 19 - 23, 2003 | Hyatt Regency Atlanta, GA.
RESNA 26th International Conference on Technology & Disability: Research, Design, Practice
Each year, assistive technology's leading researchers, expert clinicians, and policy specialists fill the RESNA program with an unmatched level of knowledge and expertise. Presenters and attendees of the RESNA conference can expect to experience a packed Exhibit Hall, Product Demonstrations and Training sessions, two days of Pre-Conference Instructional Courses, and 3 full days of Workshops, Interactive Poster Sessions, Themed Paper Sessions, and distinguished speakers. As always, the professional networking will be intimate, easy and unparalleled.
http://www.resna.org/conferences/index.html

June 22 - 25, 2003 | San Antonio, Texas
Spina Bifida Association of America 30th Annual Conference
The Spina Bifida Association of American celebrates its 30th year of presenting the premier conference serving the spina bifida community. The Conference has earned its reputation as a gathering place for those whose lives are affected by spina bifida - adults, children, teens & families - who come together to learn how they can help improve the quality of life for themselves & their loved ones. In addition, leaders in medicine & research share their expertise about most recent advances in the treatment & prevention of spina bifida http://www.sbaa.org/html/sbaa_conference_2003.html

June 23 - 25, 2003 | Hamilton, Ontario
CONNECTIONS & DIRECTIONS : Sharing Visions for Clinic Law
2003 International Conference on Clinic Law Services - June 23-25, 2003
CONNECTIONS & DIRECTIONS will be an opportunity for representatives of clinic staff, boards, LAO, community stakeholders, academics and others interested in access to justice - from Ontario and other jurisdictions - to meet to discuss the future of clinic law services in Ontario.
Program:
40+ sessions, panels, interactive workshops, innovation showcases, celebrations of clinic achievements
Registration Page:
includes conference fees; registration policies; on-line registration form; hotels & accommodation; travel; and financial assistance & reimbursement policies (please register early if you require a subsidy) Register before April 30 for best rate
Statement of Themes (PDF document requires Acrobat Reader)
For more information, contact Ian Morrison, Conference Co-ordinator.
Sponsored by: Legal Aid Ontario with the support of the Association of Community Legal Clinics of Ontario

June 26 - 29, 2003 | Washington D.C.
CTCNet 12th Annual Conference
CTCNet National Conference has been the premier event in the community technology field throughout the past decade - no other conference draws representatives from so many of the most outstanding community technology programs together with community leaders, non-profit practitioners, funders and policymakers. http://www2.ctcnet.org/conf/2003/

June 28 - July 4, 2003 | Louisville, Kentucky
NFB National Conventions
NFB Conventions give government representatives, agency administrators, and leaders in politics, business, and industry the opportunity to address and respond to a large nationwide audience primarily of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The topics of interest include: relevant civil rights issues; rehabilitation of the blind for competitive employment; the operation of vending facilities by blind persons on public property; specialized library services for the blind; Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs; advancements in technology; the organization and funding of federal programs; and other timely topics. Legislative proposals, new laws, administrative policy, and program changes are all considered during the Convention."
http://www.nfb.org/convent/convens2.htm

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July 5 - 12, 2003 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The 42nd American Council Of The Blind National Convention
http://www.acb.org/convention/info2003.html

July 13, 2003 | Whitby, Ontario
Durham Hard of Hearing Youth Group Picnic
Family Members & Friends of all Ages are Welcome to Participate
When: Sunday July 13, 2003 | Where: WindReach Farm, Whitby
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. | Activities: Hay wagon rides, petting zoo, hiking, bingo, farm tour & more. Bring you own picnic or use the Windreach B.B.Q's.
Cost: $5.00 per person
For further information, phone Mike Crothers at 905-982-1532 or email Sandy Russill at sandrarussill@hotmail.com
Windreach - 312 Townline Road, R.R. #1, Ashburn
Directions:
- Highway 401 east to Harwood Road.
- North on Harwood Road to Highway 2.
- East on Highway 2 to Lakeridge Road (Durham 23).
- North on Lakeridge Rd. to Townline Rd. (8.4 km north of Highway 7).
- East on Townline Rd. (2.2km to Windreach Farm)

July 12 - 18, 2003 | San Jose, California
American Association Of The Deaf - Blind 2003 Convention (AADB)
AADB is a national consumer advocacy organization which promotes better opportunities and services for deaf-blind people.
http://www.tr.wou.edu/dblink/aadb.htm

July 20 - 23, 2003 | San Diego, California
The Fourteenth Annual APSE Conference
The Association for Persons in Supported Employment is a membership organization formed in 1988 to improve and expand integrated employment opportunities, services, and outcomes for persons experiencing disabilities
http://www.apse.org/

July 27, 2003 | Montreal, Quebec
Anti WTO Demonstrations in Montreal
A newly formed coalition in Toronto is mobilizing to attend the anti-WTO demonstrations in Montreal starting July 27, 2003.

1. What is going on in Montreal?
2. How and when are we going to get there?
3. Anything happening in Toronto?
4. I want to help organize!
5. I want to be kept up to date, I have more questions.

September 4 - 6, 2003 | Lancaster U.K.
Disability Studies: Theory, Policy and Practice
Disability Studies Association 2003 Inaugural Conference Call for Paper
"This conference aims to bring together people involved in disability studies throughout Europe to share their knowledge and experience of studying disability issues, and to act as the launch pad for a disability studies association in the UK."
http://www.lancs.ac.uk/depts/apsocsci/events/dsa.htm

September 25 - 26, 2003 | Vancouver, BC
National Conference on Women's Substance Use Treatment
Conference sponsored by the Aurora Centre, a Vancouver-based women's substance use treatment centre celebrating its 30th year of offering services to women in 2003. In recognition of this 30th anniversary, the Aurora Centre invites those interested to come to Vancouver to discuss women-centred care to women in Canada on substance use, and related health and social justice issues. Those from related fields such as homelessness, violence against women in relationships, mental health, physical health, disability, race/culture, harm reduction and parenting are also invited to attend to discuss how issues intersect in the treatment for women with substance use problems.

Go to http://www.cw.bc.ca/bcw/aurora_centre.asp, where you will find two PDF files that describe plans for the conference as well as the process for submitting ideas/abstracts for presentations. For futher information, contact Nancy Poole (npoole@cw.bc.ca) or Chris Kitteringham (ckitteringham@cw.bc.ca). To discuss conference funding and logistics, please contact the UBC conference organizers by calling (604) 822-4965 or e-mailing interprof@cehs.ubc.ca

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October 16 - 18, 2003 | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Closing The Gap 21st Annual Conference
The preconference workshop titles have been announced.
http://www.closingthegap.com/menulinks/confmenu.html

October 17 - 19, 2003 | Vancouver, BC
BC Women's Breast Health Conference
This interdisciplinary conference will address new directions in breast cancer health, including approaches in diagnoses, medical/legal issues and risk management. The conference will provide information, resources and networking opportunities for health care professionals. Hosted by Interprofessional Continuing Education.
For more information, please visit http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/Breast%20Health/Advance%20Notice.html
or call 822-0054; or send an email to interprof@cehs.ubc.ca.
Online conference registration is available at http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca/

October 23 - 25, 2003 | Ottawa
4th Annual National Aboriginal Women in Leadership Training Conference
Crowne Plaza Ottawa, 101 rue Lyon Stree, Ottawa
For more information, contact: First Nations Training and Consulting Services
Mailing address: P.O. Box 69 Saanichton, BC V8M 2C3
Courier address: 7449 West Saanich Rd, Saanichton, BC V8M 1R7
Phone: (250) 652-7097 || Fax: (250) 652-7039
E-mail: fntcs@telus.net
Website: www.firstpeoplescanada.com

October 24 and 25, 2003 | Toronto
Diaspora, Memory & Silence Conference
Hosted by the Centre for Feminist Research
Where: Founder's Assembly Hall, York University
Plenary Speaker: Floya Anthias -- From Oxford Brookes University in the UK, Professor Anthias is well known internationally for her work in social divisions and identities, social exclusion and inequality, and gender, ethnicity, racism and migration. She will be speaking about Rethinking Translocations, attempting to move forward the debate in the study of population movements and their understanding.
Speaker: Pamela Sugiman -- Associate Professor from McMaster University's Department of Sociology, Professor Sugiman will speak on "Passing Time, Moving Memories: Three Narratives of Japanese Canadian Women's Wartime Experience".
Speaker: Audrey J. Whitson -- Author of Teaching Places, Ms. Whitson received her MS from the Franciscan School-Graduate Theological Union at Berkley. Teaching Places is her tale about a woman's spiritual search, how that search calls her to the land and how the land teaches.
Speaker: Vijay Agnew -- Director of the York Centre for Feminist Research and author of the new Wilfrid Laurier Press publication "Where I Come From", Vijay will be speaking on The Quest for the Soul in the Diaspora.
Program and Registration can be found at http://www.yorku.ca/cfr/events/conference%20program.htm
Co-sponsored by MCRI Diaspora, Islam and Gender and York Centre for Asian Research and Founders College

October 26 - 29, 2003 | Ottawa
10th Canadian Conference on International Health
The theme of this year's conference is "The Right to Health: Influencing the Global Agenda. How Research, Advocacy and Action can shape our future."
The Preliminary Program and online registration is now available!
Conference Goal: To provide a forum for practitioners, researchers, educators, policy makers and community mobilizers, interested in health and development issues, to share knowledge, experience and promote innovation and collaborative action.
For more information, contact the Conference Secretariat at:
Toll free in Canada: 1-877-722-4140
Phone: 613-722-4140
Email: conference@csih.org
Conference URL: http://www.csih.org/what/conferences2003.html

November 8, 2003 | Winnipeg, MB
MS: Learning, Leading, Living - Keeping Up with MS
This conference for health care professionals will be of interest to general practitioners, nurses, mental health professionals and rehabilitation therapists. Experts in their fields will present on multiple sclerosis research updates.
Contact the MS Society of Canada, Manitoba Division, at 1-800-268-7582, or visit http://www.mssociety.ca/manitoba

November 12, 2003 | Toronto, ON
Pursuing Justice: Increasing Synagogue Accessibility to Disabled Jews
As part of the Vanier Speaker Series at York University, disability activist and Dalhousie University doctoral candidate Lilith Finkler will discuss the results of her recent disability-related research conducted in the Jewish community. Contact Professor Becky Lee, York University, at 416-736-2100.

November 13, 2003 | Toronto, ON
9th Annual Diabetes Symposium
Topics include: The Diabetes Epidemic in Canada Today; New Expectations of Diabetes Care and Management; Type 1 Diabetes – Emerging Research Developments, Trends, Devices and a Personal Perspective. For more info, call Gabriella Simo at the Canadian Diabetes Association, 416-363-0177, ext. 484, or email: gabriella.simo@diabetes.ca


November 14, 2003 | Toronto, ON
Introduction to Inclusion: Promoting Fitness and Recreation for People of All Ages and Abilities
This 7th Annual Active Living Conference is geared to recreation and leisure post-secondary students as well as health care professionals. Includes exhibits as well as an information pavilion. For more information, contact Jeff Tiessen, Active Living magazine, at 905-957-6016.

November 15, 2003 | Burnaby, BC
A Good Life and a Good Death
Responsible future planning requires asking the question, “What is a good life for my relative with a disability?” In creating the good life, we need to ask the question, “What is a good death?” This full-day workshop will help prepare you for the future. Contact the Plan Institute for Citizenship and Disability at nlochhead@plan.ca for more info.

November 17, 2003 | Toronto, ON
Surrey Place Centre Community Forum
Explore the power of family within the values of inclusion, empathy, respect and caring to enable full participation for people living with developmental disabilities as presented by international speaker and special guest, Mary Gordon. RSVP by November 12: Irene Fata, 416-925-5141, ext. 396, or irene.fata@surreyplace.on.ca

November 21 - 22, 2003 | Edmonton, AB
New Horizons for a Healthier Liver
This is the Sixth Annual Regional Conference of the Canadian Liver Foundation. Up-to-date information for health professionals and the general public. Exhibits and much more. Call 1-888-557- 5516, or visit http://www.liver.ca

November 21 - 22, 2003 | Winnipeg, MB
Sex Matters: Making Sexuality Education Relevant in Your Community
Presented by the Sexuality Education Resource Centre (SERC). This conference will provide the opportunity to share ideas, successes and challenges with sexual health professionals from public health, community health, education, policy and research backgrounds from across the Canada. The Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis will be Sex Matters' key note speaker. SERC is currently accepting conference abstract proposals. To submit a proposal, please see the Conference Proposal Form at http://www.serc.mb.ca/dloads/conf_abstracts.pdf (PDF)
Proposals will be accepted until Monday, June 2, 2003. Conference Registration Kits will be available in July 2003. Contact them at info@serc.mb.ca if you would like to receive a registration kit. Please specify if you would like it in print or electronic format. For more information, visit http://www.serc.mb.ca/

November 25, 2003 | Clinton, ON
Pediatric Epilepsies and Treatments
Epilepsy Huron Perth Bruce invites you to hear paediatric neurologist Dr. Simon Levin, Children’s Hospital of Western Ontario, on the topic of: "Let’s Talk about Paediatric Epilepsies and Treatments." Call 1-866-EPILEPSY or send an email message to epilepsy@tcc.on.ca

November 26 - 27, 2003 | Dartmouth, NS
Inclusive Transportation Conference and Showcase 2003
This conference will bring together key stakeholders, service providers, decision-makers, suppliers and consumer groups from across Nova Scotia to focus on issues that relate to improving community-based accessible transportation and finding innovative solutions to sustainability. Email Rene Frigault, Conference Coordinator, at frigaurj@gov.ns.ca

December 3, 2003 | Worldwide
United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons
This event aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme of this year’s celebration is “A Voice of Our Own” Visit the official website at http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/enable/disid2003.htm

United Nations International Day of Disabled Persons
The National Film Board of Canada & the Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC) will present a special live web cast screening & discussion of the film Bearing Witness: Luke Melchior on December 3, 2003 at 7 pm EST

December 3 - 5, 2003 | Vancouver, BC
Pacific Coast Brain Injury Conference
The pre-conference, "Creating Welcoming Communities: Community Inclusion and Disability," is on December 3, and conference will be December 4 - 5. Call Darcel Moro at 604-944-2652 or email pcbic@attcanada.ca to find out more.

December 4 - 6, 2003 | Arlington, Virginia, USA
International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence
The International Conference on Aging, Disability, and Independence will bring together researchers, practitioners, business leaders and people involved in aging policy to focus on these issues. The conference will include sessions related to research and development, practice, products and services and policies. Commissioned papers will be published following the conference. Conference proceedings (abstracts of submitted papers) will be posted on the Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging website.
http://www.asaging.org/icadi/03/index.cfm

December 5 - 21, 2003 | Toronto, ON
The Christmas Story
Professional musicians and a volunteer cast present this charming hour-long nativity pageant at the Church of the Holy Trinity. The Church is wheelchair accessible. There will be ASL interpretation on Friday evenings and Saturday matinees. No admission fee, but a collection will be taken. Call 416-598-8979 for a list of performance dates/times and to reserve seating, or email: christmasstory@holytrinitytoronto

2002

January 24-25, 2002 | Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Manitoba Speech and Hearing Association
Annual Conference
Radisson Suite Hotel, Airport Location, Winnipeg
For more information about the conference, follow this link

January 27 is Family Literacy Day. Thanks to the recent Indigo/Chapters merger, close to 100,000 Family Literacy Day bookmarks and tipsheets will be distributed in Coles, Chapters, and Indigo bookstores across Canada. Several of these stores will also coordinate FLD events and activities in partnership with local literacy organizations.

February 3 - 9, 2002
Eating Disorder Awareness Week

February 5, 2002 at 7:30 pm | Toronto, ON
Beyond Denial: Identifying and coping with body image and eating disorders An Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb 3 - 9) Event
Sponsored by National Eating Disorder Information Centre
"Most women and many men experience struggles with body image and food and weight preoccupation. Because of the 'normality' of abnormal attitudes and behaviours around food and weight, serious problems can be missed by both families, friends and health care workers. With 27% of 12 - 18 year olds in Ontario struggling with dangerous eating attitudes and behaviours, isn't it time to act?"
when: Tuesday February 5th, 2002 at 7:30pm - Free Admission
where: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts (27 Front Street East), Toronto
For more information visit www.nedic.ca/toronto-events.htm

February 6, 2002 at 7:30 pm | North Bay, ON
"KAIROS - The Canadian Ecumenical Justice" Initiatives
Kairos is a newly established National coalition of Chritian Churches
working together for Social Justice
1st North Bay Regional meeting will be held at the Catholic Centre
February 6, 2002 at 7:30 pm; Everyone welcome

February 8, 2002 from 12 - 4 pm | North Bay, ON
Local Stakeholders Meeting -- re Assaulted Women Women's Helpline
An information meeting hosted by DAWN Ontario will be held on Friday, February 8, 2002 from 12 - 4 pm at the Anishnabe Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells St. (parking is limited) for local stakeholders working with assaulted women. Representatives from the Assaulted Women's Helpline will be in attendance to discuss the expansion of the Assaulted Women's Helpline to a province-wide mandate. They wil also be available to answer questions and are eager to meet with local stakeholders. For more info or to register your interest in participating, please call or email Barbara Anello at tel: 494-9078 email: anello@thot.net

February 15, 2002 | Los Angeles, California
"Feminism Confronts Disability"
The UCLA Center for the Study of Women will hold a one-day conference entitled "Feminism Confronts Disability" at the UCLA Faculty Center. The event will feature leading cultural critics, historians, policy-makers, performance artists, and graduate students. For more information or to register, visit the conference webpage at http://www.women.ucla.edu/csw/disability/

March 3 - 9, 2002 | International Women's Week

March 1, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
Women's Rights in a Global World
Thank You *Free Public Lecture*
THINKING GLOBALLY, ACTING LOCALLY
In celebration of International Women's Week
Dr. Sally Armstrong "The Power of One"
Friday, March 1, 2002
Lecture: Weaver Auditorium
Nipissing University
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Reception: Lower Cafeteria
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Nipissing University
Read More =>

March 2, 2002 | Toronto, Ontario
Common Thread Community Chorus of Toronto presents:
A Benefit for Amnesty International “Celebrating Women in Music”
with guest singer/songwriter Eve Goldberg

Saturday, March 2nd 2002, 8:00 pm
Cecil Community Centre; 58 Cecil Street (Spadina & College)
For Tickets call 416-363-9933 ext33
Prices: $12 advance/ $15 at door
Child/Seniors/Unwaged $7
Wheelchair Accessible
Child Friendly event

The 70 voices of Common Thread Community Chorus lend their voices to support Amnesty International’s international campaign to fight discrimination and torture of women and girls. The evening also features singer/songwriter Eve Golberg. With a repertoire rooted in folk music traditions from around the world, Common Thread promotes social justice through music- “changing the world one song at a time”.

For information contact us:
tel: 416-410-5022
email: ctchorus@interlog.com
URL: www.interlog.com/~ctchorus

March 4 - 8, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
International Women's Week Film Festival
"Blood Sweat And Tears: Women's Rights In A Global World"
All Events will be held in the Weaver Auditorium at Nipissing University at 7:00 pm
Admission is FREE
Monday, March 4th | "GIRLFIGHT"
Wednesday, March 6th | "ANTONIA'S LINE"
Friday, March 8th | "THE CIRCLE"
Read More =>

March 6, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
"Public Services for Public Profits?" An Important Forum!
when: Wednesday, March 6, 2002 from 7 pm - 9 pm
where: Best Western - 700 Lakeshore Dr. North Bay
what: Focus will be on Healthcare, Education, Electricity and Water
Hosted by North Bay & District Labour Council & Nipissing NDP Riding Assoc.
Read More =>

March 6, 2002 | Toronto, Ontario
DISABILITY TAX TIPS & CREDITS Workshop
An interactive workshop for people with disabilities presented by the Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT) Inc. Want to learn more about the Disability Tax Credit, Medical Expenses, Attendant Care Expenses, GST, Federal Excise Gasoline Tax Refund Program? In this workshop, you will learn helpful tax tips and resources.

Date & Time: Wed. March 6, 2002 at 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Place: CILT Boardroom; 205 Richmond Street W. Suite 605; University & Richmond)

This is a FREE workshop. Space is limited. Please RSVP by March 1st, 2002
to John at Tel: (416) 599-2458 ext.38 or by TDD: (416) 599-5077

Attendant services and light refreshments will be provided. Please call to request other accommodations.

Supported by the City of Toronto, Human Resources Development Canada, Ministry of Health, and the United Way.

March 7 - 10, 2002 | Ottawa Congress Centre, Ottawa, Canada
Women, the Family and the State - 14th Biennial Conference
National Association of Women and the Law

Preliminary Programme
Globalization and the new world order are redefining the role of the state, forcing governments to downsize, reduce or eliminate public services, and privatize a range of activities. These policies will have extremely negative consequences for women, in all regions of Canada and around the world, especially if they belong to historically disadvantaged communities, by forcing women back into the private family sphere, where they are unequal, unprotected and subject to arbitrary abuse and power. For more info, visit the NAWL site

Program brochure online
Registration Form

(Note: There is a session specially for the unpaid work of women. This session sounds phenomenal on the caregiving issue ... For more infor contact dmajury@ccs.carleton.ca or tel: (613)520-2600 ext. 3685)

March 9, 2002 | Toronto, Canada
2002 Recovery Festival
The Queen Street Outreach Society (QSOS) is a non-profit organization which
has worked with psychiatric patients at the Queen Street Mental Health
Centre in Toronto, and in the survivors and consumers community for several
years. QSOS invites you to submit stories, lectures, essays, artwork, video,
film, photographs for the March 9, 2002, Festival on Recovery.

Some topics for exploration include:
Will the Real Recovery Please Stand Up: Challenging Our Definitions
To Empower or to Rehabilitate: Language Issues
Ethics in Mental Health
Arguments Against Recovery
The "Moral Therapy" Movement of the 1800's
Mental Illness and Disability Issues
Personal Recovery Stories
"Sanism"? Discriminating Between Stigma and Discrimination
Family and Friends FAQ's
Race, Class and Recovery
Getting Better with Anger: Human Rights and Political Action
Alternative Treatments, Lifestyles and Societies
Measuring Outcomes: Evaluating Mental Health Services

For more info or to make a submission (February 8, 2002 deadline) please contact:
The Recovery Festival Committee
c/o The Queen Street Outreach Society
1339 King Street West
Toronto, ON M6K 1H2
Tel: 416 516 1633
Email: office@qsos.ca
Website: www.qsos.ca

March 12, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
Kairos - The Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives
Meeting Announcement
Tuesday, March 12th at 7:30 pm
Catholic Centre on Algonquin Avenue (Enter off Parking Lot)
This is part of a National Interfaith Coalition.
The 5 objectives of Kairos are:
International Human Rights -
Global Economic Justice - Environmental/Ecological Justice -
Canadian Social Development -
Aboriginal Peoples -
Animation/Education/Communication.
This meeting will focus on: Sudan/Talisman - Poverty & Housing

For additional information contact:
Terry O'Connor (Rev Mr) - North Bay
phone 705-472-8877
fax 705-472-8472
cellular 705-380-8877
Email: terryoc2001@yahoo.ca

March 18, 2002 | Toronto
The Social Assistance Action Committee (Toronto Legal Clinics)
Invite Toronto Community Agencies to participate in an
Agency Forum and Workshop
Access to the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
4 Years Later - What legislative and strategic changes would benefit Our Clients?
Access to forms, Completing Forms, Denial of Benefits, SBT Appeal Process, etc.Monday March 18th, 2002 -- 12:00 to 4:00 PM
Read More => (agenda and registration form)

March 22, 2002 | Toronto
NAC's 30th Anniversary - 2002 International Women's Day Banquet
"Keeping the struggle for justice, equality and peace alive!"
There will be guest speakers, entertainment and a live auction. Limited number of seats so mark the date in your calendars and contact the NAC Office at (416) 932-1718 to reserve a ticket ($45) or a table ($400).
Friday, March 22, 2002 at 7:00 p.m.
Bright Pearl Restaurant
346 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

March 22, 2002 | Toronto
Dining with the Tories! Take Back a Piece of Ontario!
Friday, March 22nd 6:30 PM
meet at MOSS PARK (QUEEN & SHERBOURNE)
RALLY & SNAKE MARCH
The Tories will be settling in for some fine dining while the province goes hungry. Guess who will be joining them? We are not going to let them eat without at least giving them a little indigestion. Taking a cue from our Argentinean sisters and brothers we ask that everyone bring their pots and pans as we take to the streets and make some noise. As we do this, a little bird told us that some concerned Ontario citizens may be taking a piece of Ontario back and may be converting it into some temporary housing. If this is true we will drag ourselves away from the Tories and end the march at this new housing to congratulate the folks there on their civic mindedness and reflect on how they accomplished something the Tories refuse to do. Perhaps some of us will want to spend some time that night with them at their new digs.

March 23, 2002 | Toronto
Take Back Ontario 2002 Rally & March
Saturday, March 23rd 12:00 PM
meet at ALLAN GARDENS (CARLTON & SHERBOURNE)
RALLY & SNAKE MARCH
The Tory leadership convention will be in full swing and so will we! It's not going to be business as usual for these politicians and their corporate backers. They plan to elect a new leader. We plan to hold a mass, diverse, militant, and disciplined demonstration that converges on the convention. For this day to be a success we need your creativity and skills so start planning with your group, friends, co-workers, organization ASAP so we can show the new Tory leader that the people of Ontario are still able to fight back and this time they plan to fight to win!

Romanow Hearings in Ontario
The following are the locations of the Romanow Hearings in Ontario
April 2 and 3, 2002 –Toronto:
Toronto Colony Hotel, Colony Grande East, 89 Chestnut Street, Toronto
April 4, 2002 – Ottawa:
Congress Centre, Captial Hall 1B/2B, 55 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
April 11, 2002 – Sudbury:
Holiday Inn, Salon C, 50 Brady Street, Sudbury

April 2, 2002 | ... throughout Ontario
Plan to Join the OPSEU Solidarity Pickets on April 2, 2002
45,000 members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) have been out on strike since March 13, 2002. They need our support now more than ever. After 7 years of harmful, sometimes deadly policies by the Tory government, it's time to rebuild our public services.

Remember Walkerton, Dudley George, Ontario public services devastated, the poor abandoned, health care chaos, schools starved of cash ... the list goes on.

Enough is Enough! Labour councils throughout Ontario are working with OPSEU to determine time and location of solidarity pickets for Tuesday, April 2. Plan to join the line! Details of picket locations will be listed on OFL web site at www.ofl-fto.on.ca. The longer the line, the shorter the strike!

April 11, 2002 | Sudbury, ON
Community Rally in Defense of Medicare - Romanow Commission Hearing
Holiday Inn - 50 Brady Street - Sudbury, ON
Thurs. April 11 at 12 noon - Read More =>

April 11, 2002 | North Bay, Ontario
NDP Nomination Meeting - re: By-Election 2002
236 Algonquin Ave. W. at 7:00 pm

April 14 - 19, 2002 | Las Vegas, Nevada
"Learning Opportunities on Self-Determination Implementation"
A week long and in-depth series of learning opportunities on self-determination implementation will take place at the Las Vegas Marriott Suites April 14th to the 19th of this year. These all day sessions are targeted at professionals at all levels as well as individuals with disabilities, advocates and family members. For more info, please visit http://www.self-determination.com/immersion/index.htm

April 16, 2002 | Toronto, Ontario
Michael Moore appearance in Toronto
Convocation Hall- 31 King's College Circle at 7:30 pm
Michael Moore, the award-winning director of the documentary "Roger & Me",
author of "Downsize This!" and the creator and host of the Emmy-award
winning television series "TV Nation", brings his latest book to Toronto. In
"Stupid White Men", Moore takes a hard look at the pale males who are
gleefully running our world into the ground. *NOTE: This is a free TICKETED event. Tickets available on April 16 at the doors to Convocation Hall starting at 5:30 PM. Limit 1 ticket per person, NO EXCEPTIONS. Doors will open at 6:30PM

Friday, April 26th at 8 - 11 pm
Wendy Young's Free Party
with Chuck Angus of the Grievous Angels
Davedi Club, 313 Airport Rd. North Bay
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April 28, 2002 | North Bay
Day of Mourning for Workers killed on the job
City Hall, North Bay at 1:00 pm

April 29, 2002 at 7 pm | North Bay
FORUM on PRIVATIZATION of HYDRO
guest speaker: Paul Kahnhert,
Ontario Electricity Coalition (OEC)
(back by popular demand)
Hosted by: North Bay Network for Social Action
where: Anishnabe Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells St.

Tue. April 30, 2002 at 7 pm | North Bay
UNFIT TO GOVERN WORKSHOP
facilitated by Kira Heineck,
Ontario Coalition for Social Justice (OCSJ)
Hosted by: North Bay Network for Social Action
where: Anishnabe Friendship Centre, 980 Cassells St.