Week for Future

September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. This is a grassroots movement demanding immediate climate action from governments and corporations worldwide. The Earth...

Multiple Cities: A Future for the Amazon, a Future for All

Join a workshop in your region to learn about Development and Peace’s new campaign For our Common Home: A future for the Amazon, a future for all. You will delve into the issues that are threatening the Amazon and its people, and learn...

Halifax: Inter faith Gathering and Climate Action Rally

Grand Parade 1770 Barrington St, Halifax

Join us for an interfaith gathering and climate action rally at noon at Grand Parade in Halifax on Friday, September 20. We’ll honour the victims of climate change with a moment of silence and hear from faith leaders and climate...

Toronto – Youth Climate Strike Teach-In

Hart House 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto

"When I grow up, I'd like to be alive"... The climate crisis is real, is happening already, and will affect everything we love. So what do we do when our world is under attack? STAND UP FIGHT BACK! Join us...

Free

Nelson: Climate Action for Peace

Lakeside Park

“Climate Action for Peace” is the theme of this year’s International Day of Peace, to be held in Nelson Saturday, September 21st.  KAIROS, an interfaith group that works for environmental justice in Canada and the world, will host the event,...

Toronto: Blue Scarf Peace Walk

Grange Park Beverly St, just south of Dundas St W, Toronto

Celebrate the International Day of Peace by joining us at the Blue Scarf Peace Walk: Taking Action for the People and the Planet. This year's walk will explore how peace and climate change are linked. The Walk itself is from...

Free

Montreal: Amazon Benefit Concert

CÉDA 2515 rue Delisle, Montreal

A collective of individuals with the support and participation of Comité pour les droits humains en Amérique latine (CDHAL), Coletivo Brasil-Montréal (Brésil Brazilian Collective), Women of Diverse Origins / Femmes de diverses origines, Climate Justice Montreal and others **All proceeds...

Toronto: Climate Picnic

Stanley Park 890 King St W, Toronto

Climate Picnic is a Climate Action Week event designed with kids and self-care in mind! September 22 from 11am-2pm. Located at Stanley Park on the King streetcar line (890 King W.), this event will feature crafts, music and good people....

Free

Toronto: Youth Climate Action Summit

Friends House 60 Lowther Ave., Toronto

More than ever, young Canadians are raising their voices to bring awareness to the climate crisis. But how can young people get their voices listened to in the halls of power? On September 22nd, young leaders will meet in Toronto...

Free

Toronto: Inter-Faith Vigil

  September 20-27, 2019 will mark the Week for Future. Both nationally and internationally events will be happening in support of those fighting for responses to the climate emergency. People of all faiths are in a unique position to support our shared community...

Free

UN Climate Action Summit 2019

United Nations New York

To boost ambition and accelerate action to implement the Paris Agreement, the Climate Action Summit will focus on nine interdependent tracks, which will be led by 19 countries in total and supported by international organizations.

Montreal: Rassemblement «Ensemble pour le climat !» Appels de candidatures

La planète s’invite à l’Université et La Planète s’invite au Parlement s'associent à l’organisme Alternatives, au Réseau Jeunesse des Premières Nations Québec-Labrador ainsi qu’à la Fondation David Suzuki, Idle No More Québec, Greenpeace Québec, Projet de la réalité climatique Canada...

Newmarket: Federal All Candidates Forum

Old Town Hall (auditorium) 460 Botsford St, Newmarket

An opportunity to engage with those who wish to serve our community as elected representatives in Parliament. All are welcome to come and hear from the candidates running for federal office to represent Newmarket - Aurora. Ask your questions! The...

Free

Toronto: Global Strike for Climate

Queen's Park 111 Wellesley St W, Toronto

On September 27th, Toronto will see its' biggest strike and march for climate justice. It is hosted by Fridays For Future Toronto, who invites adults to join youth strikers in solidarity, and is backed by the S27 Coalition, a diverse...

Free

Mississauga: Climate Action Earth Strike

Celebration Square 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga

We will meet at the fountain in Celebration Square in front of city hall at 1230pm. We will be gathering to spread awareness of our current Climate Crisis, and show support for our Climate Action Plan. Please email mississaugaclimateaction@gmail.com to...

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Bicycle Ball

EnviroCentre is holding a Bicycle Ball in celebration of Sustainable Ottawa (and our 20th birthday), winding up the week of the Global March for Climate. Enjoy a night of live music, fun, food, and entertainment, all in sustainable style, celebrating and supporting a sustainable...

Toronto: Drawdown Solutions Summit

The message Is clear, young people everywhere are calling their elders out: “Your house is on fire! What are you doing about it?” “Global warming is real, it is human caused and immediate action is required to avert climate disaster.”...

Free

Ottawa: Covenant Chain Link X

Confederation Education Centre 1645 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean

Join us for the tenth annual Covenant Chain Link event. REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE: https://tinyurl.com/KAIROS-CCLX nòngom kinandotam | Today We Listen The tenth annual Covenant Chain Link event is pleased to welcome Dr. Niigaan Sinclair as the Keynote Speaker. The United...

Ottawa: Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Fall Gathering

Confederation Education Centre 1645 Woodroffe Avenue, Nepean

REGISTER HERE: https://tinyurl.com/KAIROS-CCLX The KAIROS Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Regional Gathering will be in conjunction with Covenant Chain Link X this year. Join in all the conference activities on Friday and Saturday, including keynote speaker Dr. Niigaan Sinclair and workshops on...

Montréal: ACCUEILLIR…ET ÊTRE ACCUEILLI / To Welcome…and to be Welcomed

CND house [Mother House of the Congrégation de Notre-Dame] 2330 Sherbrooke West, Montreal

(English text below) Vous êtes cordialement invité.e.s à ce temps d'échange et de rencontre avec le comité de direction de KAIROS et les personnes oeuvrant pour la justice sociale et les droits humains dans le grand Montréal. 13h30-17h: Panel et...

Struggle for Job, Dignity and Respect (at home and abroad)

320 Colony StWinnipeg, MB R3C 0E8

Speakers: Connie Sorio, KAIROS Canada & Chris Sorio, Migrante Canada Venue: 320 Colony street, 2nd Floor, behind Winnipeg Art Gallery (Wheelchair accessible from the front). Winnipeg, MB R3C 0E8 Food and drinks will be available.

Toronto: All Eyes On Nestle

Learn about the impact of Nestle water bottling in communities around the world. Water is a human right and a public trust and should never be under the control of private corporations like Nestle. Learn more about how to take...

Free

Moncton: KAIROS Eco Art Night

Inspiriation Café 22 Church St, Moncton

Everyone is invited to this fundraiser and social evening to support the ecological justice work that KAIROS does. The evening will feature: • SILENT AUCTION of 3 commissioned works by Luke Haugen-Strand inspired by participation at the Ecological Justice Stream...

Edmonton: KAIROS Prairies North Regional Gathering

King's University 9125 50 Street NW, Edmonton

Alliances for Change: Climate Justice, Migration and Reconciliation KAIROS Prairies North Regional Gathering 2019 November 22-23 Everyone from Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories is warmly invited to this annual regional gathering.  Come to learn more about how to build...

Scarborough: Climate Action Scarborough Summit: Urban Alliance on Race Relations

University of Toronto Scarborough 1265 Military Trail, Scarborough

Are you between the ages of 15-29? Do you care about the environment but wish there were more events and initiatives happening in Scarborough? Or, are you already involved in initiatives and would like to learn more about how to...

Free

Beyond coffee; Cultivating dignity and justice in Chiapas

70 St Mary Street AZ

The Jesuit Mission of Bachajón has been accompanying the Tseltal-Maya community for over 60 years in their journey to autonomy and transmission of culture to new generations. One of the community's innovative projects is Yomol A’tel, a coffee cooperative that...

free

Toronto: Dispatches from the Frontlines of a Conflict Caused by Climate Change

Room HNE 141 Health, Nursing, and Environmental York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto

Development and Peace-Caritas Canada and the Faculty of Environmental Studies, York University present the launch of Social Action Nigeria's latest report, “Boiling Over: Global Warming, Hunger and Violence in the Lake Chad Basin”. ' Understand how climate change, by drying up Lake...

MERE Hub Launch

325 Church St 325 Church St, Toronto

KAIROS Canada is pleased to invite you to a public launch of the Mother Earth & Resource Extraction: Women Defending Land and Water Info Hub (also known as MERE Hub) on Nov. 27 at Ryerson University at 5:30 p.m. ....

Tales of a City by the Sea

16 Ryerson Avenue, Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace 16 Ryerson Avenue, Theatre Passe Muraille Mainspace, Toronto

Are your loved ones trapped behind the wall? TALES OF A CITY BY THE SEA is an award-winning play written by Samah Sabawi and directed by Rahaf Fasheh. It is the story of two people who meet and fall in love...