[KWPeace-groups] Climate Crisis Discussion Feb 28 & Moving From Climate Crisis to Climate Justice Feb 29

[Tamara Lorincz]

Hello everyone !

A couple of climate justice events coming up this week in KW and Guelph. See below and please spread the word. Thanks!

In solidarity for peace, earth & justice,
Tamara

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CLIMATE CRISIS: HOW ARE WE TO LIVE NOW?
Friday, February 28 at 6:30 PM - 9 PM
220 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 1A9, Canada
Our ecology, our home, is in crisis, and it's much worse than we allow ourselves to believe. Even the most progressive government policies are woefully inadequate in light of the need. Each decade sees continued destruction, yet we tell ourselves we're making progress, we still have a chance to "turn it around."
How can we, as individuals and as a society, be honest about this situation? Why is it so difficult to tell the truth to ourselves, and to each other... to bear witness to the unraveling of our planet's living systems?
And if we are honest, how then do we act? How do we act as if the truth is real? If the situation appears beyond hope... then what is our next step?
Join extinction rebellion on Friday for a frank discussion of our current reality, and of the place of action in upholding both courage and hope.
We'll have coffee for everyone and anyone
More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/647294806046851/

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THE EARTH IS ON FIRE! MOVING FROM CLIMATE CRISIS TO CLIMATE JUSTICE
Rebel Knowledge Symposium 2020
Saturday, Feb 29 at 10 AM - 5 PM
University Centre, University of Guelph
Pre-registration now open!! Click on this link to register: https://forms.gle/jqziB3rpCmm3PSiv6
Join us from February 29th-March 1st for Rebel Knowledge 2020! An annual OPIRG Guelph event, Rebel Knowledge is a social and environmental justice symposium that brings together activists, radical academics, critical researchers, and community organizers to learn, share, and strategize. Aiming to bridge divides and build relationships, Rebel Knowledge is a convergence of academic and community research and activism. This year, we are gearing the symposium towards people who are involved in climate justice struggles, those who want to get involved, and those whose organizing and research are valuable contributions to the struggle. The goal is to develop a more effective, intersectional and intergenerational movement around climate change.

The climate crisis continues to unfold globally, disproportionately impacting the most marginalized communities who are the least responsible for the climate crisis and yet face the brunt of its impacts. Our time to act has come, now more than ever, we must all uphold our responsibility to future generations to leave a better world, in which respecting existence is more important than protecting a system fueled by greed. We must question the role of so-called "Canada" in the ongoing violence that is being perpetuated on the environment and on the people, not only in our own communities, but worldwide. We must also ask ourselves: How can our climate justice movements better center the voices and experiences of Black and Indigenous people, and people of color who are constantly the targets of environmental racism? And how do we better bridge our struggles and diversify our tactics to build a long-term movement for climate justice?

This event is always FREE and provides free food and child care.  The space is physically accessible, with accessible and gender neutral washrooms.  Everyone Welcome! Please bring your own containers, mugs and cutlery :)
Please LIKE the Rebel Knowledge Symposium - OPIRG Guelph Facebook Page for ongoing updates and information.
https://www.facebook.com/OPIRG.Guelph.Symposium/
You can also visit our website: http://symposium.opirgguelph.org/

***  Saturday Schedule  ***
* 10:00-10:30:  Registration and Community Info Fair
* 10:30-11:45:  Welcome and Introductory Panel
* 12:00-1:30pm

System Change Not Climate Change: Capitalism vs. the climate
https://www.facebook.com/events/182758632982364/

Solidarity and Mutual Aid for Decolonial Futures
https://www.facebook.com/events/133588197914253/

Beyond resilience. Community-led direct action for regeneration
https://www.facebook.com/events/504738777111367/

* 2:30-4:00pm

Seeds of Change: Frontline Resistance to Environmental Racism
https://www.facebook.com/events/2573333226320282/

Reclaiming our Power: Voices from the "Expected Casualties" of Climate Disaster
https://www.facebook.com/events/271257097175174/

Bombing & Burning: Militarism, Military Spending and the Climate Emergency
https://www.facebook.com/events/213055709849827/

* 4:15-5:45

Unlivable Homes: Migrant justice in a climate crisis
https://www.facebook.com/events/493856371567855/

Something for Everyone: Diversity of tactics in the struggle for climate justice
https://www.facebook.com/events/605215846991061/