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Jul 16/2009
to Dec 31/2011
Toronto, ON
Hot Sauced Words Poetry Performances
A weekly annual poetry event reading hosted by poet James Dewar, which showcases local bards, artists of spoken and written word. Each evening is begun with a pre-show "ink-slinging" workshop where attendees are given promots, instruction, writing workshops and themes that allow each to produce a poem they can share in the open mic portion.

Time:  Each Thursday evening- see website for details
Venue:  Black Swan Tavern
Location:  154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.hotsaucedwords.ca/hotsaucedwords/
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture
Nov 20/2009
to Mar 8/2010
Victoria, BC
S'abadeb -- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists
S'abadeb -- The Gifts: Pacific Coast Salish Art and Artists brings together 165 ancient and contemporary works of art from the Coast Salish peoples of BC and Washington state. Featuring items on loan from individuals and institutions around the world, including eight from the Royal BC Museum, S’abadeb explores concepts of property, status, trade, ancestors and family within Coast Salish communities.

Time:  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Christmas Day and New Years Day)
Venue:  Royal BC Museum
Location:  675 Belleville Street, Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/S'abadeb
For information contact:  Reception
Phone:  1-888-447-7977 or 250-356-7226
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Museums; Native Peoples
Jan 23/2010
to Feb 23/2010
Montreal, QC
No Prorogue in Montreal Rally
No prorogue rally.

Time:  11 a.m.
Venue:  Parc Emilie-Gamelin vers le Carre Plilips
Location:  Montreal, QC
Website:  http://www.noprorogue.ca/montreal
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Politics & Political Organizations
Jan 28/2010
to Feb 28/2010
Ottawa, ON
Bridges That Unite: A thought-provoking exhibition exploring Canada’s Global Leadership Role
What is Canada's role in a world where poverty and hopelessness thrive? With this provocative question, Bridges That Unite, a bilingual traveling exhibition, invites visitors to consider Canada's global leadership role through the lens of a remarkable 25-year partnership with the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Built on a set of common values, such as pluralism, democracy and peace, this unique partnership is replacing walls that divide the developed and developing worlds with bridges that unite us. For more information visit www.bridgesthatunite.ca or contact info@bridgesthatunite.ca 1-800-267-2532.

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Canada Science and Technology Museum
Location:  1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.sciencetech.technomuses.ca
For information contact:  Visitors Services
Phone:  613-991-3044
Categories:   Museums
Feb 2/2010
Toronto, ON
63 Years On: Japanese Military Sexual Slavery and the Lives of the "Comfort" Women
63 Years On, by award winning Korean director Kim Dong Wong introduces 5 international survivors of Japanese Military Sexual Slavery. Experiences of approximately 200,000 sex slaves from 13 different countries who were used by the Japanese soldiers during second world war.

Time:  7 - 9 pm
Venue:  OISE Auditorium
Location:  252 BloorSt. West, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  cwse@utoronto.ca
Phone:  416-926-4771
Categories:   Women; Military; International
Feb 2/2010
Toronto, ON
Relief, Occupations and the Haiti Crisis: Canada/US policy and the regional response
A public forum with with Justin Podur and Dan Freeman-Maloy.

On January 12, Haiti was hit with an earthquake 7.0 on the Richter scale, leaving possibly 200,000 dead and 3 million affected. Much of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, is now living in makeshift camps with their water, food, and health at risk. While many countries around the world responded with aid, the US and Canada also quickly deployed troops.
This talk will discuss current events and press coverage in the context of the past decade of Western policy towards Haiti, as well as the prospects for constructive relief and solidarity work.

Justin Podur is Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies at York University and a member of the Pueblos en Camino Collective. He visited Haiti in 2005 to study the UN occupation and the government after the 2004 coup.

Dan Freeman-Maloy is a Toronto-based activist and writer. He studied Canadian media coverage of the 2004 Haiti coup and has written for ZNet and other publications.

Sponsored by the Ontario Public Interest Research Group (OPIRG)
Coalition Against Israeli Apartheid
Socialist Project
Toronto Haiti Action Committee
Toronto New Socialist Group
U of T Equity Studies Students' Union
Upping the Anti: A journal of theory and action

The Centre for Social Justice is wheelchair accessible.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00
Venue:  Centre for Social Justice
Location:  489 College Street, Suite 303, Toronto, ON
Categories:   International
Feb 3/2010
Vancouver, BC
B. C. Sustainable Energy Association- An Evening with Nexterra Systems
This event will be a talk on biofuel gasification and its uses in B.C.'s diversified energy portfolio.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Vancouver City Hall
Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.bcsea.org
For information contact:  soullie.mo@shaw.ca
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Economic Development
Feb 3/2010
Aurora, ON
The Art of Effective Networking, Aurora
Start your New Year off right by making some effective connections for your business success and growth in 2010. Join Company of Women as they host the dinner event 'The Art of Effective Networking' featuring Donna Messer - a networking expert. The evening will feature ample networking time, a three-course dinner and Messer's interactive presentation. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $45 + GST for Company of Women members to attend and $55 + GST for non-members. Registrations can be completed on-line at www.companyofwomen.ca, where you can also find more information about this and other events and the organization.

Time:  5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  DiNardo's The Mansion
Location:  400 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, ON
Website:  http://www.companyofwomen.ca
For information contact:  Bethan Alfano
Phone:  905-338-1771
Categories:   Women; Business & Economics
Feb 4/2010
to Feb 5/2010
Ottawa, ON
Africa's New Frontier: Innovation. Technology. Prosperity.
This conference aims to enrich our conversation about Africa, highlighting good news stories from Africa, and drawing on lessons learned, projecting trends, and focusing on the many ways in which Canada–-Africa relations support innovation on the continent.

Venue:  Fairmont Château Laurier
Location:  1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.idrc.ca/AfricaNewFrontier
For information contact:  AfricaNewFrontier@idrc.ca
Categories:   Economic Development; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 4/2010
to Feb 6/2010
Victoria, BC
The early years conference 2010: The rights of the child
The conference will explore early childhood, family and community development through the lens of Child Rights.

Venue:  The Victoria Conference Centre
Location:  720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC
Website:  http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
Phone:  1-877-328-7744
Categories:   Children & Youth; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 5/2010
Toronto, ON
Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of Non-Violent Resistance in Bil'in in the West Bank
Since 2005, the people of Bil'in, a farming village in the West Bank, have been demonstrating non-violently against the ever-expanding illegal Israeli settlements and the separation wall which encroaches on and divides their land. The village has organized weekly protests with active participation from both Israeli and international peace activists and has become an internationally celebrated symbol of non-violent resistance.

The Israeli occupation forces have been trying to destroy the resistance with a series of night raids targeting the leaders of the village, as well as ordinary residents as young as 14 years old.

One of the people arrested, Abdallah Abu Rahmah, a schoolteacher from Bil'in wrote from his prison: No army, no prison and no wall can stop us.
We will be there in solidarity with the people of Bil'in and the Palestinian people in their quest for human dignity and self-determination- Palestinians, Jews and others. We say as well we refuse to be enemies.

February 5th 2010 marks the 5th anniversary of the non-violent action in Bil'in and we will be celebrating this on that day by having a lively action in front of the Israeli consulate at 180 Bloor St W. From 5 to 6pm.

Time:  5:00 - 6:00 pm
Venue:  Israeli consulate
Location:  180 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bilin-village.org
For information contact:  Miriam Garfinkle
Phone:  416-897-0008
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; International; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Feb 5/2010
Duncan, BC
Cowichan Folk Guild
Singer/Songwriter Ben Sures - Friday February 5, 2010

Italian Gormet Lasagna Dinner 6:30pm
$15 CFG Members, $20 non-members

Concert 7:30 pm
$10 CFG Members, $15 non-members

Tickets for both Dinner and the Concert must be reserved in advance.
Seating is limited. These events usually sell out so reserve early by phoning: 250-748-3975

Venue:  Providence Farm
Location:  1843 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
Website:  http://www.folkfest.bc.ca/
For information contact:  info@folkfest.bc.ca
Phone:  250-748-3975
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Feb 5/2010
Toronto, ON
Ontario Forestry Association's 61st Annual Conference
A search of Ecological Goods and Services and as they relate to privately owned forests is the main topic.

Time:  8 am - 7pm
Venue:  Nottawasaga Inn
Location:  6015 HWY 89, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  forestry@oforest.ca
Phone:  416-493-4565
Categories:   Environment; Forestry, Lumber, Paper; Education
Feb 5/2010
to Sep 5/2010
Toronto, ON
China, Japan and the US Together in Crisis?
A basic treatment of the Chinese economic reality as it affects both the US and Japan, its two largest trading partners.

Time:  7:30 pm 9:30 pm
Venue:  Koffler Auditorium
Location:  Spadina Circle, U ofToronto, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Economic Development; Manufacturing; International
Feb 6/2010
Vancouver, ON
The Future of Food
This event is important to raise awareness about man-made threats to our future food supply, i.e. GM seeds, etc.

Time:  8:00 - 10:15 pm
Venue:  Vanvouver Unity Church
Location:  5840 Oak St., Vancouver, ON
Website:  http://www.biofield.ca
For information contact:  Raoul Bedl
Phone:  604-437-5683
Categories:   Food & Beverage; Science & Technology; Economic Development
Feb 8/2010
Ottawa, ON
The Use of Mercury in Gold Mining
Artisanal and Small Scale Gold Mining in developing countries is the largest remaining intentional use of mercury on the planet. Mercury is a highly toxic pollutant.

Time:  7:00 - 9:00pm
Venue:  Crowne Plaza Ottawa
Location:  101 Lyon Str., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.pollutionprobe.org
For information contact:  pprobe@pollutionprobe.org
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Social Policy
Feb 9/2010
Toronto, ON
Federal town hall forum and homeless memorial
The Conservative, Liberal , NDP, Green Parties of Canada were invited to answer questions relating to poverty caused by the recent recession and its harsh impact on impoverished communities.

Time:  12:00 - 3:00 pm
Venue:  Church ofHoly Trinity
Location:  10 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  ronzig@recession-relief-coalition.org
Categories:   Government & Public Sector; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 9/2010
Toronto, ON
Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
A discussion of the topic of addiction as perceived by the author..

Time:  11 a.m.
Venue:  Scarborough College, U of Toronto
Location:  1265 Military Trail, Lower Level, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.utsc-leaderscircle.ca
Phone:  416-208-4760
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Information, Libraries, Research; Human Rights, Law, Legal
Feb 9/2010
Toronto, ON
Transition to Low Carbon Economy: the Dutch Approach an lessons for Canada
The presentationswill elaborate on funding tactics, regulatory barriers to innovation, the role of government, the private sector and other actors in the transition process.

Time:  7:30 am - 9:30 am
Venue:  Ridea Club
Location:  99 Bank Str., Toronto, ON
For information contact:  dianne.gravel@ppforum.ca
Phone:  613-238-7858 ext:233
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; Education
Feb 10/2010
Saskatoon, SK
Climate Change, Oil Sands And The Potential To Build a Renewable Energy Society in Saskatchewan
This talk will examine the damage that oil sands development has brought to Alberta and how Saskatchewan can avoid this fate. Also ideas will be presented as to how Saskatchewan could benefit from renewable energy generation.

Time:  7 :00 pm
Venue:  J.S. Wood Library
Location:  1801 Lansdowne Ave., Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.environmentalsociety.ca
For information contact:  Sask. Environmental Soc.
Phone:  665-1915
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Education
Feb 11/2010
to Mar 4/2010
Oakville, ON
Me Inc. Workshop
If you are thinking of starting your own business in 2010, think about attending this four part workshop, Me Inc., hosted by Company of Women. The workshop will run for two hours over four days; February 4th, February 11th, February 25th and March 4th. Workshop leaders are Anne Day and Yolanda Fitzpatrick, both experts in entrepreneurship. The topics will include what you need to know in getting started, how to suurvive your first year, networking, marketing and much more.
For more information, please visit www.company of women.ca, where you can also register for the event. The cost to attend is $90 + GST for the entire workshop.

Time:  6:30-8:30pm
Venue:  The e-spot
Location:  353 Iroquois Shore Rd, Unit 200, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.companyofwomen.ca
For information contact:  Bethan Alfano
Phone:  905-338-1771
Categories:   Women; Business & Economics
Feb 12/2010
to Feb 15/2010
Toronto, ON
Winterfolk
Winterfolk was formed to entertain, educate, enlighten, engage and encourage our community about various folk music styles including roots, blues, folk and more. Winterfolk is presented by The Association of Artists for A Better World, a registered Non-Profit Organization, in the Province of Ontario, Canada. Winterfolk folk has no paid employees, and maintains no staff. Funds received from submissions are used towards festival expenses, the majority of which is paid to the artists.

Venue:  various - see website
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.abetterworld.ca/p-winterfolk-viii/
For information contact:  brian@winterfolk.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Feb 16/2010
Oakville, ON
Annual Women's Health Show
Learn more about the latest trends, treatments and issues related to women's health at the 7th annual Company of Women Women's Health Show taking place on February 16th in Oakville. The evening will feature ample networking time, vendors displaying health related products and services, a three-course dinner and a panel of experts featuring Dr. Jennifer Blake, Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Women's College Hospital in Toronto, Dr. Kate Rheaume-Bleue, a doctor of naturopathic medicine and Patti Wilson, a psychotherapist.
Registration for the event can be completed on-line at www.companyofwomen.ca and the cost to attend is $45 + GST for Company of Women members and $55 + GST for non-members.
The event will be moderated by Jennifer Ettinger of Fit Your Style.

Time:  5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  Oakville Conference and Banquet Centre
Location:  2515 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON
Website:  http://www.companyofwomen.ca
For information contact:  Bethan Alfano
Phone:  905-338-1771
Categories:   Women; Health/Health Care
Feb 17/2010
Toronto, ON
Allies in Protecting the Environment: First Nations and the Land
First Nations are an important ally and key player in protecting the native plant species and habitata from urban sprawl and poor planning.

Time:  7:30 - 9:30 pm
Venue:  Garden Hall, Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave. W., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nanps.org
For information contact:  harbersmith@sympatico.ca
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Education
Feb 17/2010
to Feb 19/2010
Toronto, ON
Best Start Resource Centre Annual Conference
The childs concerns will be addressed from preconception through to child health.

Time:  all day
Location:  Toronto, ON
For information contact:  beststart@healthnexus.ca
Phone:  416-408-2122
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Children & Youth; Social Policy
Feb 18/2010
Toronto, ON
Addiction and the family
Does someone you care about struggle with an alcohol or drug problem or other addiction? If your family has been impacted by an addiction, please join Bellwood and learn how to help your family member and yourself.

This community education event about addiction is open to the public. It will be of interest and practical help to those affected by an addiction: families and friends, educators, the general public, and anyone working with individuals struggling with an addiction.

Open to the public - No admission fee - Free parking - TTC accessible.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Toronto Botanical Garden
Location:  777 Lawrence Ave East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.bellwood.ca/education-events-details.php?id=12
For information contact:  Jennifer Lezcano
Phone:  416-847-0752
Categories:   Education; Health/Health Care
Feb 19/2010
to Feb 21/2010
Whitehorse, YT
Frostbite Music Festival
It was way back in 1979 when organizers of the very first Frostbite Music Festival had the crazy idea of bringing musicians up to the Yukon in the dead of winter. Now, 32 years later, Frostbite can lay claim to having brought some of the most exciting acts way north of 60. From Parachute Club to Ani Difranco, Skinny Puppy to the Rheostatics, Frostbite knows that the music has to be piping hot to sear through the darkest depths of winter.

Venue:  Yukon Arts Centre, Yukon College
Location:  P.O. Box 31283, Y1A 5P7, Whitehorse, YT
Website:  http://www.frostbitefest.ca
For information contact:  info@frostbitefest.ca
Phone:  867-668-4921
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Feb 20/2010
Vancouver, BC
The right to the city: Rally for a national housing program
A homeless person dies every 12 days in BC. Between the early 1970s and 1990s Canada had one of the best housing programs in the world. The UN now calls Canada's housing crisis a "national emergency".

Time:  12:00 - 2:00 pm
Venue:  North Side of Vancouver Art Gallery
Location:  750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC
Categories:   Human Rights, Law, Legal; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy
Feb 20/2010
Toronto, ON
Your Food, Your Choice: Grounds for Change (one-day conference)
This conference will celebrate a forward thinking company taking GMOs off its shelves and a man who has fought against the odds. Be inspired by how the organic sector perseveres in producing the healthiest, safest food possible.

Time:  9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  University of Toronto Conference Centre
Location:  89 Chestnut St., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.cogtoronto.org
Phone:  416-466-4420
Categories:   Farming; Food & Beverage
Feb 20/2010
to Feb 21/2010
Etobicoke, ON
The Franchise Show
As Canada’s most trusted franchise-only tradeshow, The Franchise Show provides prospective franchisees with the unique opportunities to meet face-to-face with some of the most accomplished franchise systems, attend informational seminars and learn more about the franchise industry. The Franchise Show runs Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21 at the Toronto Congress Centre (www.torontocongresscentre.com), in Hall A/B, 650 Dixon Road in Etobicoke, Ontario.

Time:  11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Venue:  Toronto Congress Centre
Location:  650 Dixon Road, Etobicoke, ON
Website:  http://www.cfa.ca/TheFranchiseShow/
For information contact:  Lou Gervasi, Manager of Events
Phone:  416-695-2896 ext 243
Categories:   Investment, Finance, Insurance; Business & Economics; Food & Beverage
Feb 21/2010
Toronto, ON
Come Join Us for a Sunday of Fun
A Fundraiser will be put on for the Women's Toronto Bookstore andthaday will befilledwith programming, performances, music, art, food.


Family friendly event

Time:  1:00 - 5:30 pm
Venue:  TRANSAC
Location:  292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto, ON
Categories:   Women; Arts & Culture; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language
Feb 22/2010
Toronto, ON
The Diverse World of Osvaldo Golijov
This Argentinian composer shows us his world of music including tango, Jewish liturgical and klezmer music mixed with latino create a vibrant musical texture.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  Gardiner Museum
Location:  111 Queens's Park, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://allisonm@soundstreams.ca
Categories:   Music; Environment; International
Feb 22/2010
Hamilton, ON
Upwind Downwind 2010: Air Knows No Boundaries
The Conference is designed to promote continued awareness of air quality issues and to address new matters that relate to transboundary air pollution, health and climate change. Featured speakers include the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario.

Time:  8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Venue:  Hamilton Convention Centre
Location:  1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.cleanair.hamilton.ca
For information contact:  Brian Montgomery
Phone:  905-546-2424 ext.1275
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; Education
Feb 23/2010
to Feb 25/2010
Toronto, ON
Tapping the Hidden Job Market
Today’s job search efforts require new skills and a focused search strategy in order to successfully land that ideal job. If you are 50+ and are looking to put your experience back to work this seminar will be well worth your time.

Time:  8:30am- 1:00pm: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 OR Thursday, February 25, 2010
Venue:  Drake International North American Headquarters
Location:  320 Bay Street, Suite 1400, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.drakeintl.com/localjobs/seminars/2010/prime50/S1_10prime/
Categories:   Seniors; Skills & Training; Consulting & Consultants
Feb 24/2010
Toronto, ON
Ashes in the Wind
Famed Argentinian composer Osvaldo Goliov teams up with world famous soprano Dawn Upshaw to showcase Goliov's soul stirring There is Wind and there are Ashes.

Time:  7:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue:  Jane Mallett Theatre
Location:  27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
For information contact:  info@soundstreams.ca
Categories:   Music; Education; International
Feb 24/2010
Toronto, ON
The Art of Effective Networking, Toronto
Start your New Year off right by making some effective connections for your business success and growth in 2010. Join Company of Women as they host the dinner event 'The Art of Effective Networking' featuring Linda Lane - a networking expert. The evening will feature ample networking time, a three-course dinner and Lane's presentation. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $55 + GST for Company of Women members to attend and $65 + GST for non-members. Registrations can be completed on-line at www.companyofwomen.ca, where you can also find more information about this and other events and the organization.

Time:  5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Venue:  Verity Club
Location:  111d Queen Street East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.companyofwomen.ca
For information contact:  Bethan Alfano
Phone:  905-338-1771
Categories:   Women; Business & Economics
Feb 25/2010
Sarnia, ON
Energy Conservation - The low hanging fruit
This seminar will outline a systemativ approach to an effectice energy management, demonstrate the use of infrared thermography and identifying payback periods identifying the "low hanging fruit" in energy conservation.

Time:  5:30 - 7:30 pm
Venue:  Lambton College
Location:  1457 London Rd. Rm. N105, Sarnia, ON
Website:  http://www.bluewatersustainabilityinitiative.ca
For information contact:  Cheryl Veary
Phone:  519-542-7751 Ext.3587
Categories:   Environment; Science & Technology; International
Feb 26/2010
to Feb 28/2010
Burlington, ON
LAB Profile Practitioner Program
The ability to influence people is an essential business and life skill. This certification program will enable you to detect motivation triggers in others and teach you the language to maximize your impact and get results. Learn from the best-selling author of “Words that Change Minds”, Shelle Rose Charvet.

Every day, in every situation, people communicate through their own thinking and motivation patterns. As humans, we respond immediately when someone "speaks our language" to communicate with us in return.

The Language and Behavior Profile (LAB Profile) is a way of thinking about people and groups that allows us to notice and respond with just the right Influencing Language. It's tailored to each situation and structured to allow us to understand how people get motivated; how they process information; and how they make decisions.

Time:  February 26/2010 (7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) - February 27 & 28, 2010 (9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Venue:  Travelodge Hotel on the Lake
Location:  2020 Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.LABProfileCertification.com
For information contact:  Melody Lidstone
Phone:  9056396468
Categories:   Business & Economics; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Consulting & Consultants
Feb 28/2010
Toronto, ON
Creative Women's Networker with Keynote - ongoing
Keynote speaker Christina Zeidler has operated the historic Gladstone Hotel. All are invited to meet customers, contacts and collaborators in an environment of high-octane, female energy.

Time:  12 pm - 4 pm
Venue:  C'est What?
Location:  67 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocreatives.ca
For information contact:  info@torontocreatives.ca
Categories:   Women; Management; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
Mar 4/2010
to Mar 6/2010
Kitchener, ON
Bring Food Home Conference 2010 (March 4 - 6)
Conference Segments are Following:

1) Training for Emerging Farmers
2) Community Food Security
3) Strengthening Regional Economies
4) Sustaining Food Production

Venue:  Kitchener Delta
Location:  Kitchener, ON
For information contact:  bringfoodhome@sustainontario.com
Phone:  647-348-0235
Categories:   Environment; Farming; Food & Beverage
Mar 4/2010
to Apr 15/2010
Toronto, ON
A Peek into the Playroom:An Introduction to Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy with Children and Adolescents
Seminar leaders will help the discussion of the following type of topics:
1) What is a therapeutic relationship.
2) The use of play as communication
3) the nature of child work vs adult work etc

Time:  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:  Hincls Dellcrest Centre
Location:  114 Maitland Street, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.tcpp.ca
Phone:  416-690-5464
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Health/Health Care
Mar 8/2010
to Mar 11/2010
Bali, Indonesia
1st International Green Ceo Summit, Green Techno Conference, Enviro Eco-Tourism Expo (Mar. 8 - 11)
This meeting includes insights to strategic thinking on Environment Sustainability Initiatives- Brain of the Firm, articulating and championing the vision of environmental sustainability and to design the business strategy,

Location:  Bali, Indonesia
Website:  http://www.greenceosummit.com
For information contact:  Grace Sabandar
Phone:  +62 21 2685 0001
Categories:   Environment; International; Economic Development
Mar 10/2010
to Mar 13/2010
Vancouver, BC
Gathering Our Voices 2010 - Provincial Aboriginal youth Conference - "Our Health, Our Environment"
Conference Work Shops will aim to promote healthy living in Aboriginal Communities as well as providing education to Aboriginal youth on the environment and climate change.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://www.bcaafc.com/content
For information contact:  rsteinhauer@bcaafc.com
Phone:  1-800-990-2432
Categories:   Native Peoples; Health/Health Care; Economic Development
Mar 12/2010
Toronto, ON
Sinfonia Toronto w/ Hyuk-Joo Kwun, violin and Sangwook Park, piano
Hyuk-Joo Kwun was born in Korea but moved to Russia at age of 10 yrs. 19 yr old pianist Sangwook Park, also from Korea, has won a number of chamber music competitions. These two musicians are the guest soloists.

Time:  8:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue:  Glenn Gould Studio
Location:  250 Front St. West, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://sinfoniatoronto@gmail.com
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Education
Mar 13/2010
Toronto, ON
U. of Toronto Film Festival
This film festival will include cshorts, animations, documentaries, super 8, features, installations and art films. Deadline for submissions is Feb. 8, 2010.

Venue:  Hart House, U. of Toronto
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.uoftfilmfest.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Communications Industry & Technology
Mar 24/2010
to Mar 26/2010
Toronto, ON
2010 Canada-U.S. Gang Summit
On March 24/25/26, 2010 in Toronto, Astwood Strategy Corporation and Hincks-Dellcrest Institute are bringing together North America's top street gang experts to share their experiences and knowledge of best practices in street gang prevention, reduction, intervention and reintegration. The 2010 Canada-U.S. Gang Summit will highlight the state-of-the-art in Canadian gang programming, as well as learn from America’s five decades-plus worth of lessons learned. Over the course of three days, delegates will learn from the very best and will hear compelling stories of redemption from former gang leaders and drug dealers who have done decades of time in prison. Never before in Canada has such an esteemed group of gang experts been assembled, who together, bring more than 300 years of leading experience in the area of street gangs. The Summit will be capped by a moderated debate, Drug Policy in North America: A War on Drugs or a War on Reason? The Summit will be chaired by Canada's leading street gang expert, Michael C. Chettleburgh, Author of Young Thugs: Inside the Dangerous World of Canadian Street Gangs.

Time:  8:30 to 5:00 on 24th/25th; 8:30 to 1:00 on 26th.
Venue:  St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts
Location:  27 Front Street East, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.gangsummit.com
For information contact:  Michael C. Chettleburgh
Phone:  416-568-2564
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives; Social Policy; Law Enforcement & Corrections
Mar 24/2010
to Mar 26/2010
Vancouver, BC
Globe 2010
The Conference will focus on Climate Change and Energy, Finance and Sustainability, Better Cities, Automobile Industry. About 1200 participants are expected.

Location:  Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://wwwglobe2010.com
For information contact:  info@globe2010.com
Phone:  604-775-7300
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International
Apr 8/2010
Toronto, ON
5 th Annual Environmental Printing Awards
The awards consist of a number of categories: a) community focused b) technology focused c) printing and packaging focused, d) company focused

Venue:  Eglinton Grand
Location:  Toronto, ON
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations; Communications Industry & Technology
Apr 9/2010
to Apr 11/2010
Hamilton, ON
FilKONtario
What is Filk?

. . . A subject of some argument: ongoing, loud and opinionated argument at that.

The easy answer is that it is science fiction folk music, which may explain nothing! Okay, so it's music based on themes in science fiction and/or fantasy writing; or on the space program, modern technology, computers, cats, food... or just about any subject people in SF fandom like to talk about.

It's also primarily "folk"-ish in style: mostly the lyrics are important and have something to say that is worth hearing. But the musical style may be anything from "trad" to last week's top of the chart. Not surprisingly, there is a strong influence of popular music.

In Southern Ontario the quality of filk thus far is pretty high and we're proud of our local filk community, aka UFO.

Location:  c/o 98- 145 Rice Avenue, L9C 6R3, Hamilton, ON
Website:  http://www.filkontario.ca/index.html
For information contact:  conchair@filkontario.ca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Apr 13/2010
Toronto, ON
FemCab 2010
The only cabaret in town where politics and art come together an irreverant, humorous, shameless celebrartion of women's success.

Time:  8:00 pm
Venue:  Brigantine Room
Location:  235 Queen's Quay, Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.nightwoodtheatre.net
Phone:  416-944-1740 ex. 8
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Women
Apr 13/2010
Toronto, ON
Ontario Nonprofit Network 2010 Provincial Forum
The Ontario Nonprofit Network is holding its annual province-wide forum for nonprofits and charities in Ontario. This is a chance to come together and collaborate with your nonprofit colleagues on broad, cross-sectoral issues.

The Ontario Nonprofit Network (ONN) is a network of networks that helps to build communication and coordination amongst nonprofit organizations working for the public benefit in Ontario.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ontariononprofitnetwork.ca
For information contact:  info@ontariononprofitnetwork.ca
Phone:  416-642-5786
Categories:   Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Apr 19/2010
Toronto, ON
Salon 21: Celebrating Steve Reich
Inspired dancers, DJ's and musicians are gathering to celebrate Steve Reich " the father of DJ culture", and one of today's most choreographed composers.

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue:  The Gardiner Museum
Location:  111 Queens Park Ave., Toronto, ON
Website:  http://allisonm@soundstreams.ca
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Education
Apr 22/2010
to Apr 25/2010
Geneva, Switzerland
6th Global Investigative Journalism Conference
Like our brilliant colleagues in Lillehammer, we are aiming for a hundred panels, workshops, roundtables and plenary conferences. We are going to place a focus on the financial and economic crisis and some famous panelists, familiar with the obscure matter of hedge funds and tax havens, have already accepted to be amongst us in 2010.

The investigation in sport stories is also going to be a focus, as we will be just a few months from the football World Cup in South Africa. We are going to take advantage of the fact that major sport organisations have their headquarters in Switzerland, to focus our attention on this sometimes secretive world.

Finally, with many being based in Geneva, we will undoubtedly devote time and attention to international organisations, and namely in the most controversial investigative fields such as human rights and environment.

During this Conference, we are also going to dedicate more room to investigation in television and the net. In addition, as the crisis is hitting all of us very hard, we think it is going to be a must to offer state of the art panels devoted to new business models in investigative journalism, and a few panels to media executives, as many of us are becoming our own boss!

Location:  Geneva, Switzerland
Website:  http://www.gijc2010.ch
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Media, Entertainment, News, Communications; Investment, Finance, Insurance
Apr 24/2010
Guelph, ON
Doors Open Guelph 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series.

Location:  Guelph, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Apr 26/2010
to Apr 28/2010
New York, USA
INMA World Congress
The 80th Annual INMA World Congress will be held April 26-28, 2010, in New York. The conference site is the Marriott Marquis, located in Times Square. The INMA World Congress is the association’s premier conference gathering together a global lineup of speakers for a global audience that explores emerging strategies to grow audience, advertising, and brand of newmedia companies. Please mark your calendar for this important newsmedia industry conference in 2010. Join your peers from newsmedia companies from around the world in New York.

Location:  New York, USA
Website:  http://www.inma.org
Categories:   Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Publishers & Publishing
Apr 27/2010
Toronto, ON
Cool Drummings - Virtuoso Vibrations
Join the audience for two evenings showcasing solo percussion virtuosos in the laid back funkiness of Hugh's Room.

Time:  8:00 - 11:00 pm
Venue:  Hugh's Room
Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-366-7723
Categories:   Music; Arts & Culture; Performing Arts
May 1/2010
Whitby, ON
Doors Open Whitby 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Whitby, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 1/2010
to May 2/2010
Hamilton, ON
Doors Open Hamilton 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Hamilton, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture
May 8/2010
Chatham-Kent, ON
Doors Open Chatham-Kent 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Chatham-Kent, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 10/2010
Ottawa, ON
Award of Excellence for Comptrollership in the Public Sector
The second annual Award of Excellence for Comptrollership in the Public Sector dinner and award ceremony will take place on Monday, May 10, 2010, at the historic Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa. The winners and finalists will be honoured for their outstanding contributions in the field of financial management and comptrollership. The cocktail reception will begin at 6:00 p.m. The dinner and award ceremony will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $125 for CMA or CIPFA members; $150 for non-members; or $1,250 for a table of 10.

Venue:  Fairmont Château Laurier
Location:  Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.comptrollershipaward.com
For information contact:  Cindy Mantione
Phone:  1-800-263-7622 ext. 3116
Categories:   Awards, Scholarships, Prizes
May 13/2010
Vancouver, BC
2010 National Awards for Excellence Program in Mental Health and Addictions initiatives
The Kaiser Foundation is pleased to call for nominations for the2010 National Awards in mental health and addictions initiatives. The categories are:
1) Excellence in Aboriginal Programming 2) Excellence in Community Programming
3) Excellence in Leadership 4) Excellence in Media Reporting
5) Excellence Mental Health and Substance Use Programming

Venue:  Vancouver
Location:  Vancouver, BC
For information contact:  kaiserassistant@kaiserfoundation.ca
Phone:  604-926-9767
Categories:   Health/Health Care; Science & Technology; Awards, Scholarships, Prizes
May 14/2010
to May 15/2010
Chelmford, ON
Chelmsford Fiddle & Stepdance Festival
Our Vision
* Preserve and promote our Canadian musical and dance heritage, specifically fiddling and stepdancing.
* Provide leadership by encouraging our younger citizens to take an interest in the art of fiddling and stepdancing.
* Provide an opportunity to showcase local talent.
* Encourage local competitors of all ages.
* Promote tourism in the City of Greater Sudbury.
* Organize special events in keeping with our mission.
* Organize and host the annual Chelmsford Fiddle and Stepdance Festival.

Location:  4972 Fiddleworks, P0M 1L0, Chelmford, ON
Website:  http://www.fiddleworks.cjb.net
For information contact:  info@fiddleworks.net
Phone:  705-855-0248
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
May 28/2010
to Jun 1/2010
Montreal, QC
Congress 2010 of the Humanities and Social Sciences
A world class scholarly event, the the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciencesis a national celebration of intellectual life and scholarly work in Canada. Each year over 8,000 researchers, graduate students, practitioners and policy makers from across the country gather to share research and opinions.

Venue:  Concordia U.
Location:  1455 deMaisonneuve Blvd., Montreal, QC
For information contact:  Congree2010@concordia.ca
Phone:  514-848-2424 ext. 5022
Categories:   Children & Youth; Journalism, Writing, Literary, Language; Arts & Culture
May 29/2010
to May 29/2009
Brockville-Thousand Islands, ON
Doors Open Brockville-Thousand Islands 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Brockville-Thousand Islands, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 29/2010
to May 29/2009
Pembroke, ON
Doors Open Pembroke 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Pembroke, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 29/2010
Milton, ON
Doors Open Milton 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Milton, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 29/2010
to May 30/2010
Orillia, ON
Doors Open Orillia 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Orillia, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
May 29/2010
to May 30/2010
Toronto, ON
Doors Open Toronto 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Toronto, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 5/2010
Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
Doors Open Whitchurch-Stouffville 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 5/2010
to Jun 6/2010
Huronia, ON
Doors Open Huronia 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Huronia, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 5/2010
to Jun 6/2010
Ottawa, ON
Doors Open Ottawa 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Ottawa, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 5/2010
to Jun 6/2010
Own Sound, ON
Doors Open Owen Sound 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Own Sound, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 6/2010
Clarington, ON
Doors Open Clarington 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Clarington, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 6/2010
Smiths Falls, ON
Doors Open Smiths Falls 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Smiths Falls, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 12/2010
Richmond Hill, ON
Doors Open Richmond Hill 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Richmond Hill, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 12/2010
to Jun 13/2010
Burlington, ON
Doors Open Burlington 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Burlington, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 18/2010
to Jun 20/2010
Driftpile Valley, AB
Lesser Slave Lake North Country Community Association North Country Fair
NCF fundraiser in Grande Prairie December 12.. at Better Than Fred's admission $5.00 and the bands will start after the UFC Pay Per View.

North Country Fair 2010 will be held at the North Country Community Association Land in the Beautiful Driftple Valley. Opening Ceremonies 5:30(ish) PM Friday. Closing Circle 4:30 PM Sunday

Adult Weekend Pass $TBA Advance/ $TBA at the gate Youth $TBA

Time:  Opening Ceremonies 5:30(ish) p.m. Friday - Closing Circle 4:30 p.m. Sunday
Venue:  Community Association Land
Location:  Bag 1, Joussard, T0G 1J0, Driftpile Valley, AB
Website:  http://lslncca.ca/
For information contact:  info at lslncca
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jun 18/2010
to Jun 20/2010
Tottenham, ON
Tottenham Bluegrass Festival
Nestled in the heart of the Village on a 100 acre farm formerly owned by the Abrams Family, the Tottenham Conservation Area provides the perfect setting for our Festival. The natural ampitheatre surrounding the beach provides the only venue large enough to hold this music, the outdoors. Weekend visitors will appreciate the comforts of our campground, from the manicured lawns of the rough camping (included with a weekend ticket) to the fully serviced lots. All with garbage, shower and sanitary facilities serviced around the clock. The swimming at the sandy beach on the pond can be most inviting on a hot day and we're told that a wee trout or two could be had late in the evening or early in the morning. Over the years our constant attention to security has meant that everyone can enjoy their weekend in a safe, restful family atmosphere.

Venue:  Tottenham Conservation Area
Location:  P.O. Box 922, L0G 1W0, Tottenham, ON
Website:  http://www.tottenhambluegrass.ca
For information contact:  cofac@eol.ca
Phone:  905-936-4100
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jun 19/2010
Kingston, ON
Doors Open Kingston 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010.

Location:  Kingston, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 19/2010
to Jun 20/2010
Haliburton, ON
Doors Open Haliburton 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Haliburton, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 21/2010
to Jul 1/2010
Iqaluit, NU
Alinanait Arts Festival
Come to Canadas Arctic and celebrate the arts under the midnight sun!

The Alianait Arts Festival is in its sixth year and this year promises to be more diverse and exciting.

No less than ten days (and nights) of art, music, film, storytelling, circus arts, dance and theatre.

Alianait is an Inuit expression of joy and celebration and to celebrate our sixth annual festival, the theme for Alianait 2010 is Cultural Fusions, and will feature musicians, artists & performers from across Nunavut and around the world.

Location:  P.O. Box 568, X0A 0H0, Iqaluit, NU
Website:  http://www.alinait.ca
For information contact:  heather@alinainait.ca
Phone:  867-979-6468
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jun 22/2010
to Jun 25/2010
420 Fort Duquesne, AB
Annual Conference & Exhibition
The Air & Waste Management Association is a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional organization that provides training, information, and networking opportunities to thousands of environmental professionals in 65 countries.

Venue:  info@awma.org
Location:  One Gateway Centre, 420 Fort Duquesne, AB
Website:  http://www.awma.org
Categories:   Environment
Jun 25/2010
Muskoka, ON
Doors Open Muskoka 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Muskoka, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 25/2010
to Jun 27/2010
Toronto, ON
Toronto City Roots Festival
The seventh annual festival will take place June 25-27, 2010.

Kick off is the Riverboat Revival at Hugh's Room on Friday evening, June 25th.
This is followed by the FREE weekend at the Distillery Historic District June 26th and 27th.

Toronto City Roots Festival remains one of the scene's great treasures. Saturday and Sunday, at least three stages offer a variety of acts that are sure to please everyone.

It is a truly urban roots-music festival that attracts superb acts of a wide variety of sub-genres of roots music, including aboriginal, folk, world, bluegrass and country.

And it's FREE!

Toronto City Roots Festival celebrates favourite established artists and introduces you to emerging stars.

Visit the past performers page and watch short flash films of past festivals to see and hear samples of what you can expect at the 2010 Toronto City Roots Festival.

See you there!

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.torontocityroots.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jun 26/2010
Fergus-Elora, ON
Doors Open Fergus-Elora 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Fergus-Elora, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jun 26/2010
to Oct 26/2010
Oxford, ON
Doors Open Oxford 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Oxford, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jul 2/2010
to Jul 4/2010
Canso, NS
The Stan Rogers Folk Festival
It's not often that the memory of one man can motivate an entire town to come together and build on a dream. But Stan was no ordinary guy - his commanding baritone voice and his incredible legacy as a songwriting craftsman, have been etched within the Canadian and Maritime landscape - and within the memories of legions of fans - old and new.

In his all-too-brief lifetime, Stan managed to influence a whole generation of performers, while contributing to the emerging popularity of the East Coast Music scene. Stan wasn't born a Maritimer - yet the Ontario-based songwriter's family ties - and his love for the people and places of Nova Scotia's Northeastern Shore, made him a frequent visitor to Canso and Guysborough County. These visits inspired Stan to write songs like The Jeannie C., Guysborough Train and Fogarty's Cove - and they also earned Stan a place in the local folklore of the town and the region.

Some of the finest songwriters and performers in North America gather at this festival, to celebrate Stan's lasting contributions to folk music. A new generation of powerful songwriters also come together with Stan's family members, friends and associates not just to share remembrances - but to create new songs and stories.

Location:  Queen Street Extension, P.O. Box 46, B0H 1H0, Canso, NS
Website:  http://www.stanfest.com
For information contact:  info@stanfest.com
Phone:  888-554-7826
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 7/2010
to Jul 11/2010
Winnipeg, MB
Winnipeg Folk Festival
The Winnipeg Folk Festival is…

a) one of North America’s premier outdoor music festivals, happening the second weekend of every July in Birds Hill Provincial Park, Manitoba, Canada

and

b) a year-round arts organization in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, presenting the best in live music, music training, and arts events, and operating a year-round music store in Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Folk Festival is incorporated as a not-for-profit charitable organization.

Venue:  Main Stage
Location:  203 - 211 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/wp/
For information contact:  info@winnipegfolkfestival.ca
Phone:  204-231-0096
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 9/2010
Ingersoll, ON
Canterbury Folk Festival
Yes THREE DAYS of LIVE MUSIC and all FREE!

Saturday workshops with the artists

Food vendors, crafters, beer garden, dance stage, open stage and children's area.
A Family Event you just can't miss!

Our Mission

To promote an annual folk festival of music, dance, arts and crafts for the enjoyment of all people of the Town of Ingersoll, Ontario and surrounding area, while providing opportunities for families, young people and senior citizens from all walks of life to enjoy, participate in and gain from festival activities, at no cost to themselves. To encourage and promote a Folk Festival to be held in Ingersoll, Ontario on an annual basis, that enhances Canadian and Multicultural works and crafts. To provide opportunities for the performance of music and dance by and for enjoyment and entertainment of members, friends and the general public. To introduce young people to the performance of music and dance. To provide opportunities for senior citizens to enjoy, participate in and gain from festival activities. This organization shall be carried on without purpose of gain for it's members, and any profits or other gains shall be used in promoting its objectives.

Location:  122 Innes Street, N5C 2R5, Ingersoll, ON
Website:  http://www.canterburyfolkfestival.on.ca
For information contact:  Ted Comiskey - ejc@rogerc.com
Phone:  519-485-6337
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 9/2010
to Jul 11/2010
Orillia, ON
Mariposa Folk Festival
Mariposa Folk Foundation is a member-based, registered charitable arts organization.
Our Mission
The promotion and preservation of folk art in Canada through song, story, dance and craft.
Our Proud Affiliations
Mariposa Folk Foundation is a proud member the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, the Archives Association of Ontario, and the Orillia and District Arts Council.

Location:  37 Mississauga Street West, L3V 3A5, Orillia, ON
Website:  http://www.mariposafolk.com
For information contact:  mff@mariposafolk.com
Phone:  705-326-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 9/2010
to Jul 11/2010
Sudbury, ON
Northern Lights Festival Boreal
What could be more relaxing than a weekend in the park, listening to music that touches your soul, and enjoying good food and drink with family and friends. Children laugh and the stars shine overhead. A brief rain shower doesnt dampen the spirits, but under the umbrella, it brings everyone a little closer together. After the final encore, the feeling is unanimous: That was the best time ever.

Since 1972 NLFB has happened each summer on the shores of Ramsey Lake in Downtown Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. Three days of music, art, workshops and fun represent the wide array of cultures in our community. We are pleased to present popular music artists as well as a huge selection of Roots, Traditional, Modern Indie, World, Americana and more... Please navigate your way around our pages, contact us, view our past and check back every once in a while to watch for our upcoming information and to watch our archives grow with our rich history.

Venue:  Ramsey Lake
Location:  19 Grey Street, Suite 3, P3E 3L2, Sudbury, ON
Website:  http://www.nlfbsudbury.com
For information contact:  nlboffice@gmail.com
Phone:  705-674-5512
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 9/2010
to Jul 11/2010
Vancouver Island, BC
Vancouver Island MusicFest
Vancouver Island MusicFest has been bringing great roots and world music to the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island since 1995. Produced by the Comox Valley Folk Society, MusicFest is a not-for-profit, cost recovery, volunteer driven event with over 1100 volunteers and 300 community sponsors who combine forces to bring this first rate music festival to life.

Over the years Vancouver Island MusicFest has grown in attendance but has remained true to its original vision; a rural, family friendly, sustainable and successful music event that puts the Comox Valley on the cultural map and involves thousands in a rich celebration of music and community!

Venue:  Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds
Location:  Vancouver Island, BC
Website:  http://www.islandmusicfest.com
For information contact:  info@islandmusicfest.com
Phone:  For tickets:1-866-898-8499
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 10/2010
Hills of the Headwaters, ON
Doors Open Hills of the Headwaters 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Hills of the Headwaters, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Jul 10/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Harrison Hot Springs, BC
Harrison Festival Society
The Harrison Festival Society produces:
Harrison Festival of the Arts
An internationally acclaimed event entering its 31st year.
Season of Performing Arts
Ten to twelve professional performing arts events between September and May each year.

The Society has also developed many community partners and works closely with other organizations, businesses and institutions.

Venue:  Harrison Hot Springs
Location:  Box 399, 98 Rockwell Drive, Harrison Hot Springs, BC
For information contact:  info@harrisonfestival.com
Phone:  604-796-3664
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 15/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Saskatoon, SK
Ness Creek Music Festival
Mission Statement

The Ness Creek Cultural & Recreational Society is a not-for-profit organization that exists primarily to create an annual Festival to celebrate Music, Arts, Community and Ecology in the boreal forest.

Mandate

To meet our Mission Statement:

"We support and encourage Canadian arts; we provide an audience for upcoming Saskatchewan artists by maintaining a minimum 50% ratio of Saskatchewan talent; we support our youth; we promote our Festival, our organization and its goals; we support community development; we support Cross-Cultural awareness and growth; and we support the Saskatchewan north."

History

The Ness Creek Music Festival was built on the legacy of a smaller event called "The Ecological Fair" which was held in 1989 and 1990 near the current Festival site. These were small gatherings that featured ecological workshops and displays, and a small evening stage featuring local musicians. In 1991 the first Ness Creek Music Festival was held in its current location.

What began as a Friday/Saturday Festival with 7 bands and 200 people steadily grew over the years to include a variety of events that take place over 4 days, filled with over 20 Main Stage performances, Workshop stage, Eco-Village, Community Kitchen, Children's Area, Drum and Dance Circle, Community Sharing Circle, Chill Tent and over 2700 attendees. The Festival's current audience is an even mix of urban and rural, young and old.

The Ness Creek Cultural & Recreational Society is a volunteer run organization. To learn more about being a volunteer or who the current Board of Director's are call 652-6377.

Location:  804 Dufferin Avenue, S7H 2B8, Saskatoon, SK
Website:  http://www.nesscreek.com/index.php
For information contact:  306-652-6377
Phone:  306-652-6377
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Dawson City, YT
Dawson City Music Festival
The Dawson City Music Festival is a multi-disciplinary, multi-venue music festival, taking place in Dawson City, Yukon each July. Christened "Canada's tiny, perfect festival" by the Georgia Straight, our festival has been successfully run by volunteers since its inception in 1979.

Past acts include: Bruce Cockburn, the Good Brothers, The Sadies, Joel Plaskett, Jane Siberry, the Barenaked Ladies, Crash Test Dummies, Final Fantasy, the Skydiggers, Quartette, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Bell Orchestre, Old Man Luedecke, the Handsome Family, Justin Rutledge, Rheostatics and Natalie MacMaster.

Some festival patrons like to book a few extra days to go fishing on the Blackstone River, hiking in the Tombstones Mountains or to take an evening paddle down the Klondike River under the midnight sun.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  Box 456, Y0B 1G0, Dawson City, YT
Website:  http://www.dcmf.com/index.html
For information contact:  info@dcmf.com
Phone:  867-993-5584
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Yellowknife, NT
Folk on the Rocks Festival
Folk on the Rocks has come a long way since founder Rod Russell and his band of folkie go-getters re-booted a small outdoor gig on the shores of Frame Lake, and transported it over to long Lake in the summer in 1980.

The two-day weekend event (plus the Friday opening gala Warm the Rocks) has grown into one of Canada's top summertime music and cultural festivals, drawing musicians from the NWT and Nunavut and across the globe for the North's biggest party under the midnight sun.

More than 24 hours of programming on five stages, including a children's area, cultural area, and beer garden promises fun and enjoyment for all ages. Along with the music, crowds can savour international and traditional cuisine at the food fair, and buy Northern creative works in the Art on the Rocks area.

Then over the weekend, come see performers from all over Canada and the world collaborate with Northern talent in what promises to be the biggest jam party the North has ever seen or heard.

Folk on the Rocks is supported by over 300 volunteers. If you wish to volunteer there are over 20 fun areas you can donate your time and energy. The dedication of volunteers makes Folk on the Rocks the success that it is. come be a part of the most exciting event in the North!

Location:  Box 826, Yellowknife, NT
Website:  http://www.folkontherocks.com/home.php
For information contact:  info@folkontherocks.com
Phone:  867-873-6535
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
London, ON
Home County Folk Festival
Home County Folk League, a non-profit organization, was formed in 1973 to produce the Home County Folk Festival. For the past 35 years, the festival has grown to be Londons largest FREE admission musical and arts festival as well as one of the last few FREE admission folk festivals in Canada. Showcasing local, regional, national and some international talent the event in July attracts up to 150,000 patrons from London, region, Ontario and the United States. The combination of folk musicians, dancers and artistic talent with 6 stages for performances and over 150 juried craft artisans and food vendors, people of all ages come together in one large celebratory family event. There is also a Small Folk Fun Area so bring your children and be prepared to laugh, dance, sing and smile. Over the course of the year and during the festival, Home County Folk Festival also hosts ticketed folk music concerts to showcase upcoming artists and to foster the growth of Canadian talent.

Venue:  Victoria Park
Location:  c/o Community Resource Centre, 115-652 Elizabeth Street, L5Y 6L3, London, ON
Website:  http://www.homecounty.ca
For information contact:  info@homecounty.ca
Phone:  519-432-4310
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Fort Macleod, AB
South Country Fair
South Country Fair is held at the FISH & GAME PARK, on Lyndon Road. Once in Fort Macleod, 25th Street (the West bound one way). Just as you are leaving town, take the Golf Course turn (right) onto Lyndon Road, and go down the hill and past the Golf course, about a mile. The Fair is on your right at THE FISH & GAME PARK - you cant miss it!

Venue:  Fish & Game Park - Lyndon Road
Location:  South Country Fair Association, Box 1251 T0L 0Z0, Fort Macleod, AB
Website:  http://www.scfair.ab.ca/
For information contact:  visitor.constantcontact.com
Phone:  403-388-4414
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Perth, ON
Stewart Park Festival
Heritage Perth has majestic stone buildings, beautiful parks and superb shopping and entertainment. Downtown Heritage Perth has over seventy fine restaurants and great shops all within five square blocks. Explore the unique gift stores, antique shops and galleries with work by local artisans or take a break and relax on an outdoor patio. Perth is in Eastern Ontario in the middle of beautiful countryside and hundreds of lakes. Perth has a strong agricultural history and is located in Lanark County, the Maple Syrup capital of Ontario.

Perth was established in 1816 as a strategic defensive outpost in the Rideau corridor after the War of mexis.jpg1812. Perth became the social, judicial and administrative capital of the region. Industrial booms punctuate its history, and evidence of this can be seen in architecture - from converted 19th century mills and factories to the Victorian shop fronts of downtown and the grand homes complementing tree-lined boulevards. In 2004, Perth was the proud recipient of the Prince of Wales Award a national heritage award for architecture preservation. In recent times, Perth has shifted from an industrial based economy to one rooted in heritage and cultural tourism.

Perth has retained its small-town friendliness and rural charm despite being located within commuting distance of both Ottawa and Kingston. Perth is famous for its relaxed atmosphere and its motto is "Make Haste Slowly". The enthusiasm of the community shows itself in the active service clubs and the number of high quality annual festivals and year round cultural events.

For more background and special event information visit:

Town of Perth www.perthcanada.com

Location:  34 Herriott Street, K7H 1T2, Perth, ON
Website:  http://www.stewartparkfestival.ca
For information contact:  613-264-1190
Phone:  613-264-1190
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 16/2010
to Jul 18/2010
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Folk Music Festival
The struggle continues! Keeping up the pressure to fight provincial cuts to the arts.

Ironic isn’t it? Vancouver’s 2009 “Best Local Music Festival” along with over 6000 other arts & culture, heritage, parents, teachers, hot lunch programs, libraries, amateur sports, AIDS relief centres, health centres, emergency preparedness, music and summer camps for blind kids across the province continue to try to come to grips with the current and prospective results of the BC government’s unprecedented level of cuts to funding.
For those of you who missed our last newsletter, the Festival was notified after this year’s event that its 2009 gaming grant of $80,000 was denied – having received no notice in advance – and is now facing the prospect of further drastic and draconian provincial cuts in the months and years to come.

We are, as they say, girding our collective loins in the face of these major challenges – and remain committed to working toward another successful festival in 2010. Mark July 16-18 on your calendars! Thanks to everyone who has taken this opportunity to send us some of their hard earned dollars. Your donations and support are deeply appreciated – every cent is important. We welcome any and all donations to help us keep the festival thriving. With your support we will carry on.

Venue:  468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street
Location:  468 – 411 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver, BC
Website:  http://thefestival.bc.ca/
Phone:  604-602-9798
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 21/2010
to Jul 25/2010
Quebec, QC
Festival Memoire et Racines
The Memoire & Racines Festival laid down roots at Saint-Jean-Bosco Park in Saint-Charles-Borromée, Quebec in 1995 and has not moved since then. It is a magnificent open green space, spotted with shady trees and situated along side the winding Assomption River. This association with Bosco Park allows the Memoire & Racines Festival to offer a wonderfully unique and very pleasant location to enjoy a musical weekend at our festival.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  200 rue de Salaberry, Joilette, bureau 123, J6E 4G1, Quebec, QC
Website:  http://www.memoireracines.qc.ca
For information contact:  festival@memoireracines.qc.ca
Phone:  450-752-6798
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 22/2010
to Jul 25/2010
Calgary, AB
Calgary Folk Music Festival
Get your annual music and culture fix at the 31st annual Calgary Folk Music Festival July 22-25, 2010 at Prince's Island Park. See over 62 artists from 13 countries on 7 stages.

The Festival is Calgary's largest, most prominent annual gathering of original, independent artists in a creative, multi-faceted artistic program that combines some of the finest: roots, world music, country, alternative, blues, funk, dub, bluegrass, celtic, traditional (and more) artists from our own backyard and the globe. From influential artists who began making music in the ‘60s and ‘70s to innovative artists whose music was created in the last decade, it's an ear-opening journey into the heart and soul of the roots and evolution of the music we like to call folk.

It's a festival of discovery with a relaxed atmosphere and an incredibly cool vibe. The site features a family area with interactive activities and entertainment, an international craft market, global culinary delights, a record tent and tree-shaded beer garden. We have plate and cup recycling to composting, secured bicycle parking and are wind-powered. There's plenty of shade and covered viewing areas for seniors and the disabled.

Come early, set up your tarp, blankets and chairs in front of mainstage daily for your evening viewing pleasure. During the day, take in our ever-evolving programming on 6 stages in the park, where musicians collaborate in unpredictable, exquisite songwriter-in-the-round and themed sessions.

Venue:  Prince's Island Park
Location:  414 Memorial Dr. NE, Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.calgaryfolkmusicfestival.com
For information contact:  info@calgaryfolkfest.com
Phone:  403-233-0904
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 23/2010
to Jul 25/2010
Lanark, ON
Art of being Green Festival
This Festival includes a large exhibitor and trade show, great local food, two workshop tents, children's programs and an entertainment tent.

Time:  10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Venue:  Middleville Fairgrounds
Location:  4189 Wolf Grove Road, Lanark, ON
Website:  http://www.artofbeinggreen.com
For information contact:  Beth Peterkin
Phone:  613-267-5340
Categories:   Environment; Arts & Culture; Food & Beverage
Jul 23/2010
to Jul 25/2010
Guelph, ON
Hillside Festival
Hillside began in 1984 as local gathering of musical friends in Guelph, Ontario. Today, it is one of Canada's best-loved music festivals with over 50 musical performances on five stages over three days during the last weekend in July.

Held at Guelph Lake conservation area on an "island" connected to the mainland by a narrow causeway, the festival is anchored by the Hillside Community permanent main stage, a dramatic outdoor performance space with a living roof and gracefully arched acoustical wooden ceiling.

Hillside is renowned for its artistic lineup, a flavourful blend of up-and-coming Canadian performers, world artists, and local talent. The program is always richly diverse and highly entertaining.

While music is the focus, the Hillside experience also includes:

* Spoken word
* Hand drumming
* Aboriginal circle
* Children's activities and events
* International food pavilion
* Artisan Market
* Healing arts workshops
* Environmental expo
* Youth tent
* Community workshops



Hillside is a not-for-profit corporation, administered by a board of directors, a small year-round staff, and more than 1,000 volunteers.

Venue:  Guelph Lake Island
Location:  123 Woolwich Street East, N1H 3V1, Guelph, ON
Website:  http://www.hillside.on.ca
For information contact:  hillside@hillsidefestival.ca
Phone:  519-763-6396
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 26/2010
to Jul 30/2010
Burlington, ON
2010 LAB Profile Advanced Business Applications Diploma - Shelle Rose Charvet
People and organizations seek Shelle out because of her work developing applications for the
LAB Profile, the psycho-linguistic tool for uncovering how people get motivated, how they think and make decisions.

This 5-day program will teach you how to solve the most difficult and ambiguous communication situations, Master the Language of Influence for any situation, make convincing presentations to even the most skeptical audiences, Enhance your leadership style to save time and increase organizational performance, know how to develop the right approach to lead your key teams and employees and much more.

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Venue:  Travelodge Hotel on the Lake
Location:  Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.LABProfileCertification.com
For information contact:  Melody Lidstone
Phone:  19056396468
Categories:   International; Consulting & Consultants; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
Jul 26/2010
to Aug 6/2010
Burlington, ON
2010 LAB Profile Consultant/Trainer Certification Program - Shelle Rose Charvet
Take your business to a whole NEW level!
Win over even the most skeptical audiences
Learn advanced coaching methodologies
Help your clients shift into their own success strategies
People and organizations seek Shelle out because of her work developing applications for the
LAB Profile, the psycho-linguistic tool for uncovering how people get motivated, how they think and make decisions.

Build high performance teams
Design learning programs that actually change behavior

Time:  8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
Venue:  Travelodge Hotel on the Lake
Location:  Lakeshore Road, Burlington, ON
Website:  http://www.LABProfileCertification.com
For information contact:  Melody Lidstone
Phone:  19056396468
Categories:   Consulting & Consultants; International; Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations
Jul 30/2010
to Aug 1/2010
Stoney Plain, AB
Blueberry Bluegrass and Country Music Society Festival
This year's Blueberry Bluegrass & Country Music Festival is on July 30, 31 and August 1, 2010 at the Homecoming Park (formerly Stony Plain Exhibition Park) in beautiful Stony Plain, just minutes from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Bring your Family, Friends & Lawnchairs

Every year, we have a weekend full of activities for the whole family including:
# Great music on our main stage
# Workshops
# Slowpitch Jam
# Food Concessions & Craft Tables
# Kids Corner
# Festival Souvenir Table
# Sunday Morning Gospel
# Parking/Camping available
# Parking Lot Picking
# Open Stage
# 24 Hour Security & First Aid
# Jamming all Weekend

Venue:  Homecoming Park
Location:  4202 - 50 Street, Stoney Plain, AB
Website:  http://www.blueberrybluegrass.com
For information contact:  info@blueberrybluegrass.com
Phone:  780-922-4973 or 780-999-6877
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Jul 30/2010
to Aug 1/2010
Cambridge, ON
Mill Race Folk Society
The festival runs on Friday from 7pm to 11pm, Saturday from 1 pm to 11pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 11pm.
This free festival, now in its sixteenth year, is patterned after European festivals whereby the days events are held on numerous outdoor stages in the town core. Traditional forms of folk music and dance are the festivals theme with emphasis placed upon the various cultures present in Cambridge and surrounding area. Arts, crafts, and an excellent choice of food and refreshments are also available at the festival site and from the many fine eating establishments in downtown Cambridge. Local and internationally renowned performers, are selected each year to reflect a most diverse and entertaining mixture of musical cultures.

Venue:  Downtown Cambridge
Location:  Galt Centre Postal Outlet, P.O. Box 22148, N1R 8E3, Cambridge, ON
Website:  http://www.millracefolksociety.com/festival.htm
For information contact:  mill_race@yahoo.com
Phone:  519-621-7135
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Jul 31/2010
to Aug 2/2010
Canmore, AB
Canmore Folk Music Festival
Canmore's appetite for music led to the formation of the Canmore Folk and Blues Club in the early 1970s". The Club was incorporated under the Societies Act on May 6th, 1975. It is a Registered Charity, #0857516-22. The Club, through the Canmore Folk Music Festival and its outreach program in the local schools, achieves its goals and objectives to:
1. Educate and cultivate an appreciation for, and enjoyment of, the folk music of Canada and other countries
2. Educate and provide opportunities for children to become familiar with folk music and the musical instruments of many countries
3. Provide opportunities for national and international folk performers to become known in the area
4. Stimulate international understanding through a common interest in folk music

Venue:  Stan Rogers Stage
Location:  Box 8098, Canmore, AB
Website:  http://www.canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
For information contact:  info@canmorefolkmusicfestival.com
Phone:  403-678-2524
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 1/2010
to Aug 14/2010
Winnipeg, MB
Folkorama
Folklorama began in 1970 as a one time multicultural event to celebrate Manitoba's Centennial. It was so successful it has returned every year since then.

Three programs have grown out of the festival's success, each one working to fullfill our mission of "Celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding":

* Folklorama Talent brings multicultural and contemporary performers to special events and conventions throughout the year.
* Folklorama Teachings bring story tellers and performers into schools and daycares.
* Folklorama Travel works to bring both tours and individuals not only to the festival, but to the city of Winnipeg year round.

Location:  Winnipeg, MB
Website:  http://www.folklorama.ca/home
For information contact:  rybachukk@folklorama.ca
Phone:  1-204-982-6210
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 5/2010
Lunenburg, NS
Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival
The Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival brings the best in traditional and contemporary folk music to the beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. We are Nova Scotia's longest-running folk festival and have showcased great Nova Scotian, Canadian, and international talent during our 23 years. We are proud to have introduced many of the Maritimes' best-loved musicians to a wider audience on our stages.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  P.O. Box 655 Lunenburg, B0J 2C0, Lunenburg, NS
Website:  http://www.folkharbour.com/index.php
For information contact:  info@folkharbour.com
Phone:  902-634-3180
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 5/2010
to Aug 8/2010
Edmonton, AB
Edmonton Folk Festival
Edmonton Folk Music Festival, staged in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in beautiful downtown Gallagher Park, happens each year in the second weekend in August. We thank the many sponsors who support this event and enable us to offer world-class music at affordable prices.

Venue:  Gallagher Park
Location:  P.O. Box 4130, Edmonton, AB
Website:  http://www.efmf.ab.ca
For information contact:  tickets@efmf.ab.ca
Phone:  780-429-1999
Categories:   Arts & Culture
Aug 5/2010
to Aug 8/2010
Beausejour, MB
Great Woods Music Festival
Great Woods Park www.greatwoodspark.com and GWMF Music Society will proudly present the 14th annual indoor-outdoor Blues/Rock/Roots music festival in a beautiful 120-acre park and campground on the banks of the Brokenhead River, at a very unique venue, The Moonrise Cabana on August 6-9, 2009.

A dedicated group of volunteers is helping to stage and promote this astounding music festival, which contributes to the cultural life of the communities of Manitoba. Thousands of people from United States and Canada have enjoyed the festival in the past and we look forward to a larger attendance this year as the reputation for the quality of this festival continues to grow.

Great Woods Music Festival is extending an invitation and opportunity to you to participate in this prestigious event with a Sponsorship package for this special Blues/Rock/Roots festival. The package offers a variety of sponsorship levels and we are assured your organization will select one that best represents your business needs and marketing plan. We believe this event will provide an excellent opportunity to reward your valued customers and employees, to promote your business and support the cultural life of Manitoba. For further information, phone (204) 268-2814 or email park@greatwoodspark.com

Venue:  The Moonrise Cabana, Great Woods Park
Location:  Beausejour, MB
Website:  http://www.greatwoodspark.com/
For information contact:  park@greatwoodspark.com
Phone:  204-268-2814
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 6/2010
to Aug 8/2010
Goderich, ON
Celtic Roots Festival
The aim of the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival and Celtic College is to foster the preservation and continuation of traditional Celtic art forms through exposure, participation and education. Forming new generations of artists and participants is absolutely essential to the survival of these living traditions. The Festival, College and Celtic Kids Day Camp, therefore, create and support year-long educational and participatory programmes, as well as instrument loans to help bring forward the new generations that will live and participate in our valued traditions. If you share our goals, you can participate by helping us to fund the charitable organization we have created to finance these programs.

Location:  Box 171, N7A 3Z2, Goderich, ON
Website:  http://www.celticfestival.ca
For information contact:  festival@celticfestival.ca
Phone:  519-524-8221
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 6/2010
to Aug 8/2010
Red Rock, ON
Red Rock Folk Festival
The Live From the Rock Folk Festival is a very special event taking place on the northern shore of the world's largest lake the second weekend of every August. Its an amazing gathering of an eclectic group of people who together form a magical community in the park. Many of our supporters come back year after year and camp next to festival friends, joining them around the nightly campfire, listening to music on four stages from morning to midnight, admiring the works of artisans and consuming the great food sold on site by a variety of vendors. Together we celebrate non- commercial alternative music, artists, the north and community! The festival is completely volunteer run and all of us who dedicate countless hours to the caus” do so because we love music and community.
We invite you to join us and become part of the Live From the Rock family. Come to the festival - we do need paying audience members; and bring your family and friends. Apply to be a food vendor or artisan, volunteer or sign up to play on the open stage.

Location:  Red Rock, ON
Website:  http://www.livefromtherock.com
For information contact:  jackiebrewer@northerncu.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 6/2010
to Aug 8/2010
Regina, SK
Regina Folk Festival
The Regina Folk Festival (RFF) was first held way back in 1969 on the Regina Campus of the University of Saskatchewan. Organized by a few individuals, the enthusiasm and support shown for this first event led to the creation of the Regina Guild of Folk Arts (RGFA) Since that time, the RGFA has continued to present both an annual festival (the Regina Folk Festival) and year-round music performances (the Regina Folk Festival Concert Series). For sixteen years RGFA produced and staged the Regina Folk Festival at various indoor venues.

Venue:  various locations - see website
Location:  101 - 1855 Scarth Street, S4P 2G9, Regina, SK
Website:  http://www.reginafolkfestival.com
For information contact:  info@reginafolkfestival.com
Phone:  306-757-0308
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 11/2010
to Aug 13/2010
Goteborg, Sweden
OMEP XXVI World Congress
Lectures, workshops re: children's education, visits to preschools, primary schools, social activities.
Theme of Congress is "Children, Citizens of a challenged world".

Venue:  Goteborg
Location:  67 Front Street, Goteborg, Sweden
Website:  http://www.torontocreatives.ca
For information contact:  info
Categories:   Children & Youth; Education; Social Change, Social Justice, Alternatives
Aug 13/2010
to Aug 15/2010
Fergus, ON
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
About Us
Festival History

The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed success since its beginning in 1946. Begun by Alex Robertson, the games have had two locations, Victoria Park and more recently, the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus). The Games exemplify all things Scottish with a focus on heavy events, dancing, piping, clans and family interactive fun.

Venue:  Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex
Location:  550 Belsyde Avenue East, N1M 2P7, Fergus, ON
Website:  http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com
For information contact:  info@fergusscottishfestival.com
Phone:  519-787-0099
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 13/2010
to Aug 15/2010
Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Folk Festival
The Ottawa Folk Festival is held in the middle of August in beautiful Britannia Park in Ottawa's west end. The Festival has been recognized as one of the "Top 50 Ontario Festivals" by Festival & Events Ontario.

Venue:  Brittania Park
Location:  100 - 858 Bank Street, K1S 3W3, Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ottawafolk.org/index.html
For information contact:  festival@ottawafolk.org
Phone:  613-230-8234
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 13/2010
to Aug 15/2010
Salmon Arm, BC
Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival
The Salmon Arm Folk Music Society is a non-profit charitable organization that presents year-round concerts as well as the Annual Roots and Blues Festival the third weekend every August.

To be included on our mailing list to receive our brochure and our e-newsletter, please purchase a society membership in Ticket purchase section on this website. You can also purchase a membership by phone (250-833-4096) or by email: info@rootsandblues.ca

Venue:  490 5th Avenue SW
Location:  490 5th Avenue SW, Salmon Arm, BC
Website:  http://www.rootsandblues.ca/
For information contact:  info@rootsandblues.ca
Phone:  250-833-4096
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 13/2010
to Aug 15/2010
Ear Falls, ON
Trout Forest Music Festival
Welcome to the Trout Forest Music Festival!!

Catch The Trout!
It's Music in the Woods!

Join us at the Ear Falls Waterfront Park next August 13th to 15th for the 15th Annual Trout Forest Music Festival.

Location:  P.O. Box 372 Ear Falls, P0V 1T0, Ear Falls, ON
Website:  http://www.troutfest.com
For information contact:  trout@troutfest.com
Phone:  807-222-2404
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 20/2010
to Aug 22/2010
Owen Sound, ON
Summerfolk 2010
The Summerfolk site is erected by scores of volunteers and artisans and takes on the appearance of a small village. It features a 4000 seat main stage, five side stages, Over 40 artisans exhibiting their talents in the craft area, more than a dozen food booths, a sandy beach, a children's area with a playground, ample free parking, not to mention the Down by the Bay tent - our licensed beverage area!!
Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Camping is available nearby and the area offers a wide range of accommodations from quaint bed and breakfasts to luxury hotels. The biggest problem visitors have to contend with is "where to go next?" Pottery, jewelry, woodwork, clothing and instruments are but a few examples of the fine craftsmanship. Canadian artists are combined with acts from North America and beyond with the total number often exceeding 100 performers. The music starts at 11:00 a.m. on stages throughout the park and continues throughout the afternoon. These intimate side stages let the magic happen with the performers backing each other up in unique arrangements. The main stage features performances Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.. Summerfolk is truly an audience participation festival with ample opportunities to meet the performers, talk with the artisans, renew old acquaintances and make new friends.

Summerfolk has grown over the past quarter century and it continues to expand and evolve. In 2001 the Down by the Bay Tent became a second main stage and featured performers d

Location:  Georgian Bay Folk Society, P.O. Box 521, N4K 5R1, Owen Sound, ON
Website:  http://www.summerfolk.org
For information contact:  gbfs@@bmts.com
Phone:  519-371-2995
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 21/2010
Aurora, ON
Doors Open Aurora 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Aurora, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Aug 23/2010
to Aug 28/2010
Seoul, Korea
IUFRO World Congress
Korea Forest Research Institute welcomes the XXIII International Union of Forest Research Organiz-ations (IUFRO) World Congress to Korea. It is the third time the World Congress will be held in Asia and the first time in Seoul, Korea. Korea is proud to host this important event.
IUFRO is one of the world's oldest and largest international voluntary institutions committed to promoting international dialogue and collaborative research on forest science. The IUFRO World Congress is being held every five years. At its 22nd session, IUFRO selected the Republic of Korea to organize the XXIII IUFRO World Congress.

Venue:  info@iufro.org
Location:  COEX (Convention & Exhibition Center), Seoul, Korea
Website:  http://www.iufro2010.com/
Categories:   Environment
Aug 27/2010
to Aug 29/2010
Pefferlaw, ON
Eaglewood Folk Festival
The Eaglewood Folk Festival is dedicated to presenting exciting and diverse original folk/roots music while promoting arts & culture, ecological awareness, multiculturalism and health & wellness in a sustainable environment of unity, positive energy and artistic excellence.


Mandate

While music is the focus, The Eaglewood Folk Festival also highly values and gives special emphasis to:
* Original, innovative traditional and contemporary folk roots music
* Orchestrating an annual three day summer-time event
* Hosting several winter and spring series concerts, featuring a blend of local talent
* Canadian and Aboriginal singer songwriters, and the inclusion of one International act per year
* Development of local artists and new talent
* Celebrating diversity awareness and inclusion with emphasis to Indigenous arts & culture, tradition and ceremony
* Providing handicapped-accessible venues, sites and programs
* Youth programming and family-friendly activities

* Raising awareness of and exercising ecological and environmentally-friendly living practices
* Sponsors and community partners who are our co-leaders in providing unique opportunities for community building of economy, arts and culture
* Providing positive quality of life through community involvement and development
* To sustain an environment of humour, unity and inclusion
* Our volunteers who are the lifeblood of the organization

Location:  9715 Morning Glory Road, L0E 1N0, Pefferlaw, ON
Website:  http://www.eaglewoodfolk.com
For information contact:  info@eaglewoodfolk.com
Phone:  1-888-817-3655
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Aug 28/2010
Markham, ON
Doors Open Markham 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Markham, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Aug 31/2010
to Sep 6/2010
Toronto, ON
Ashkenaz Festival
The Ashkenaz Festival is the largest Jewish cultural event in Canada, and among the largest events of its kind internationally. The Festival takes place biennially at Toronto's Harbourfront Centre and satellite locations throughout Toronto. Each edition of this multidisciplinary event showcases approximately 50-75 acts from Canada and around the world, including 200+ artists and performers working in music, theatre, dance, film, literature, craft, and visual arts. The Festival draws a diverse, multicultural audience of over 40,000 people.

Venue:  various
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.ashkenazfestival.com
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Sep 3/2010
to Sep 5/2010
Toronto, ON
Shelter Valley Folk Festival
The Shelter Valley Folk Festival celebrates music, juried art, wellness, sustainable living and harvest food in the heart of Northumberland County through an annual Labour Day Weekend festival.

Venue:  Henkel Farm, Northumberland County
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.sheltervalley.com/home.htm
For information contact:  festival@sheltervalley.com
Phone:  905-355-1244
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Sep 11/2010
to Sep 12/2009
Cornwall-Seaway Valley, ON
Doors Open Cornwall-Seaway Valley 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Cornwall-Seaway Valley, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 11/2010
Georgina, ON
Doors Open Georgina 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Georgina, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 11/2010
Mississipi Mills, ON
Doors Open Mississpi Mills 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Mississipi Mills, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 11/2010
Thunder Bay, ON
Doors Open Thunder Bay 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Thunder Bay, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 11/2010
Timmins, ON
Doors Open Timmins 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Timmins, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 11/2010
to Sep 12/2010
Meaford, ON
Doors Open Meaford 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Meaford, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 12/2010
Kawartha Lakes, ON
Doors Open Kawartha Lakes 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Kawartha Lakes, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 14/2010
to Sep 19/2010
Fredericton, NB
Harvest and Jazz Blues Festival
The Best International Festival Experience on Canada's East Coast!

Fredericton comes alive for six days each September as hundreds of world class performers appear on dozens of stages, all conveniently located in Fredericton's beautiful and historic downtown.

Whether you want to dance all night at a spicy Cajun party, listen to the raw sounds of electric blues, sway to some smooth jazz or just get your funk on, you'll find something to tempt every musical taste, all at a price that's easy on the wallet.

Known internationally for presenting the best in established and up-and-coming talent, great musical memories and a touch of the unexpected are what the Harvest Jazz and Blues Festival are famous for.

Venue:  various - see website
Location:  Fredericton, NB
Website:  http://www.harvestjazzandblues.com/index.html
For information contact:  info@harvestjazzandblues.com
Phone:  506-454-2583
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Music
Sep 18/2010
Ajax, ON
Doors Open Ajax 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Ajax, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
Greater Sudbury, ON
Doors Open Greater Sudbury 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Greater Sudbury, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
Haldimand County, ON
Doors Open Haldimand County 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series.

Location:  Haldimand County, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
Mississauga, ON
Doors Open Mississauga 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Mississauga, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
Newmarket, ON
Doors Open Newmarket 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Newmarket, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
Waterloo Region, ON
Doors Open Waterloo Region 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Waterloo Region, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
to Sep 19/2010
London, ON
Doors Open London 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  London, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 18/2010
to Sep 19/2010
South Bruce Peninsula, ON
Doors Open South Bruce Peninsula 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  South Bruce Peninsula, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 19/2010
Barrie, ON
Doors Open Barrie 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Barrie, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
to Sep 25/2009
Peterborough, ON
Doors Open Peterborough 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Peterborough, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
to Sep 26/2009
Seaforth and District, ON
Doors Open Seaforth and District 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Seaforth and District, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
Brant, ON
Doors Open Brant 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Brant, ON
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
Walkerton and District, ON
Doors Open Walkerton and District 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Walkerton and District, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
to Sep 26/2010
Oakville, ON
Doors Open Oakville 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Oakville, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Sep 25/2010
to Sep 26/2010
Oshawa, ON
Doors Open Oshawa 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Oshawa, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 1/2010
to Oct 2/2010
Toronto, ON
37th Annual Meeting
One day live surgery demonstrations, one day didactic presentations
Open to plastic surgeons, plastic surgery residents/nurses

Venue:  Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Location:  Toronto, ON
Website:  http://www.csaps.ca
For information contact:  Pat Hewitt
Phone:  905-831-7750
Categories:   Health/Health Care
Oct 2/2010
Port Stanley-Sparta, ON
Doors Open Port Stanley-Sparta 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Port Stanley-Sparta, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 2/2010
to Oct 3/2010
Gananoque, ON
Doors Open Gananoque 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Gananoque, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 2/2010
to Oct 3/2010
St. Thomas, ON
Doors Open St. Thomas 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  St. Thomas, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 2/2010
to Oct 3/2010
Vaughan, ON
Doors Open Vaughan 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario series of events.

Location:  Vaughan, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 16/2010
to Oct 17/2010
Kincardine, ON
Doors Open Kincardine 2010
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Kincardine, ON
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 16/2010
to Oct 17/2010
Niagara (Ontario), ON
Doors Open Niagara 2010 (Ontario)
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Niagara (Ontario), ON
Website:  http://www.doorsopenniagara
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 16/2010
to Oct 17/2010
Niagara (Western New York)
Doors Open Niagara 2010 (Western New York)
Part of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 series of events.

Location:  Niagara (Western New York)
Website:  http://www.doorsopenniagara.com
Phone:  416-325-5000
Categories:   Arts & Culture; Architecture
Oct 19/2010
to Oct 22/2010
Calgary, AB
Annual Conference & Trade Show
Western Canada Water is a non-profit regional association, providing membership services for our constituent organizations.

Location:  Calgary, AB
Website:  http://www.wcwwa.ca
For information contact:  member@wcwwa.ca
Categories:   Environment
Dec 17/2010
Ottawa, ON
Evolver Ottawa - Take Back the Power
The presentation will be lead by Darryl McMahon, who has expertise in peak oil, climate change, electric vehicles, renewable energy options etc. This will be followed by a screening of the documentary: The End of Suburbia.

Time:  7:00 - 10:00 pm
Venue:  St. Paul's U. Amphiteatre
Location:  223 Main St., Ottawa, ON
Website:  http://www.ustpaul.ca/aboutSPU/
For information contact:  jamieoastler@gmail.com
Categories:   Environment; Economic Development; International
  




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