The Four Directions Aboriginal Student Centre presents their annual Aboriginal Symposium on Friday November 16th and Saturday November 17th, 2007. This year’s theme is the “Aboriginal Male and Female Body”.
On Friday evening they will be hosting a special event, the re-dedication of Inuit artist Daniel Nookiguak’s “untitled” whale bone sculpture, which will be taking place in the Fireside …
Posted on Nov 14
HAVE YOUR SAY!
(text below from the City of Kingston)
City Solicits Public Input On Potential Pesticide Bylaw
Community Invited To Debate Future Of Cosmetic Use Of Pesticides
The City of Kingston is considering a bylaw that will restrict the cosmetic use of pesticides and wants residents to weigh in on the subject in an online survey and a discussion forum.
“We are committed to …
In Sunnyside Community Garden, External Events
Posted on Apr 17
JOB POSTING: ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR
Deadline: May 1, 2007.
reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival is seeking an Advertising Sales Director.
THE POSITION
The Advertising Sales Director is responsible for selling advertisements that appear in our annual festival programme guide to local and regional supporters. Responsibilities include:
- Working with the Festival Director …
JOB POSTING: FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Application deadline: May 1, 2007.
reelout, Kingston’s annual not for profit queer film + video festival, is seeking a part-time Festival Director.
THE POSITION
The Festival Director is responsible for ensuring the continued success of the reelout queer film + video festival. The Director’s duties include:
- Volunteer coordination
- Supervision of seasonal …
Everyone welcome!
WHERE? At the Sunnyside Community Garden, on Macdonnell near Brock Street.
WHEN? Sunday May 13th at 2:00pm
WHAT? Setting up the garden for its first season! Setting up compost bins, planting seeds, putting up a bulletin board, and other fun projects!
WHY? 2 words: “community” + “gardening” … need we say more?
contact sunnysidegarden@riseup.net
In Sunnyside Community Garden, Get Involved, Volunteer
Posted on Apr 16
The Queen’s Positive Space Committee is trying to come up with a title for our new queer guide to Kingston - and we need your help.
Have an idea that is clear, catchy title? Let us know.
Some of the ideas so far:
-Our Queer Guide: A Listing of Kingston’s Queer-Positive Resources
-Queer Resources in Kingston
-Kingston’s Queer Directory
Either post a comment …
Posted on Apr 11
For other updates, please see: http://ocap.ca/firstnations/tyendinaga/culberston
Native protester feels stood up
By Luke Hendry The Belleville Intelligencer
Local News - Thursday, April 05, 2007 Updated @ 2:14:22 PM
DESERONTO — One of the lead protesters at a native encampment here has delivered a warning to the provincial government that its ministerial representatives should keep their appointments.
Shawn Brant told reporters Thursday afternoon a district …
In Solidarity Across Borders and External Events
Posted on Apr 11
Drop by the ARL to check out our new stuff!
- Piles of handmade ZINES from around the world
- ‘Square foot gardening‘ by Mel Bartholomew, 1981. Also includes tips for vegetable gardens!
- ‘Games for actors and non-actors‘ by Augusto Boal, 2002. It sets out the principles and practise of Boal’s revolutionary method, showing how theatre can be …
In Alternative Resource Library
Posted on Apr 5
The City of Kingston recognized February as Black History Month. Check out their site for the online declaration:
http://www.cityofkingston.ca/cityhall/council/proclamations/Notice-070117_02.asp
Whereas, diversity of social identity, including racial and cultural identity, contributes positively to the development of society and is a matter for pride and celebration; and
Whereas, people of African heritage work to challenge continued individual and systemic discrimination on the basis …
Posted on Apr 5
April 18th from 12-2 at Ellis Hall, Queen’s University
Hosted by the Equity Committee of the Society of Graduate and Professional Students (SGPS.)
This event will feature a discussion with Dr. Frances Henry, Emeritus Professor of Anthropology at York University and author of the Henry Report: Understanding the Experiences of Visible Minority and Aboriginal Faculty Members at Queen’s University. Dr. Karen …
Posted on Apr 5
These are the entries that were published in April 2007.