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Catalytic Conversation: The Story of Stuff

The Story of Stuff takes you on a provocative tour of our consumer- driven culture–from resource extraction to iPod incineration. We will begin by watching this 20- minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the under- side of production, consumption, and wa
Oct 4 2011 - 6:30pm
Oct 4 2011 - 8:30pm

Location

OISE
252 Bloor Street West, 7th floor St. George Subway Station
Toronto, ON M5S 1V6
Canada
43° 40' 4.4004" N, 79° 23' 54.1392" W

 

The Story of Stuff takes you on a provocative tour of our consumer-driven culture -- from resource extraction to iPod incineration. We will begin by watching this 20- minute, fast-paced, fact-filled look at the underside of production, consumption, and waste. It’ll teach you something, make you laugh, and it just may change the way you look at all your stuff.

This event is FREE! 


 

Contact name: 
Deborah Konecny

Labour walks : A catalytic walking conversation in the Spadina garment district

Maureen Hynes & Sue Smith will be hosting the third of three walking conversations on labour history in Toronto. This Spadina walking tour explores the plight of the garment worker. The walk will discuss the struggles for safe working conditions and adequ
Sep 8 2011 - 6:30pm
Sep 8 2011 - 8:30pm

Location

33 Cecil Street Toronto, ON
Canada
43° 39' 12.6864" N, 79° 23' 2.0652" W

Maureen Hynes and Sue Smith will be hosting the third of three walking conversations on labour history in Toronto. This Spadina walking tour explores the plight of the garment worker. The walk will discuss the struggles for safe working conditions and adequate pay in an industry that is still plagued with labour abuses and challenges. 

This is a free event!

Bring your walking shoes and a friend or two!

At the completion of the walk we will convene to continue the conversation.

Rain or shine!

Hope to see you there!

Contact name: 
Deborah Konecny
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