November 9, 2007
Through the looking glass, part I
Dr. Monia Mazigh, Faizal Kutty, and Dr. Carol Tator discuss racial profiling in Canada
Needs No Introduction
A series of speeches and lectures from the finest minds of our time. Fresh ideas from speakers of note.
November 8, 2007
Through the looking glass, part II
Karl Flecker, Filsan Fadal, and Jana Kooren continue the discussion on racial profiling.
May 15, 2007
Vandana Shiva – Water and Women of Action
Vandana Shiva, speaking via video at a presentation on women and water. Co-presenters included Maude Barlowe and Starhawk. Those episodes will follow on needs no introduction.
November 7, 2006
PEN Canada’s Annual Fall Gala Readings – Part Two
The conclusion of readings at PEN Canada’s Annual Fall Gala.
November 2, 2006
PEN Canada’s Annual Fall Gala Readings – Part One
art One of the readings at PEN Canada’s annual fall gala benefit held on Friday, October 20 at the University of Toronto.
October 27, 2006
Tariq Ali: Imperial Blues
A Public Lecture by TARIQ ALI – IMPERIAL BLUES: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq and Palestine
June 28, 2006
Helen Thomas at the Media Giraffe Project
Veteran White House bureau chief, Helen Thomas, speaks out against the Bush government and the press at the Media Giraffe Conference in Amherst, Mass.
May 30, 2006
Van Jones at Hollyhock
This is the second in a three-part series of talks from the Social Change Institute, held at Hollyhock on Cortes Island in early May. This time out, Van Jones, an environmentalist, social justice advo
May 22, 2006
The Bioneers at Hollyhock
Kenny Ausubel and Nina Simmons of the Bioneers (www.bioneers.org) address the Social Change Institute conference at Hollyhock on Cortes Island, British Columbia. Their talk took place in early May and
May 8, 2006
Dr. Michael Geist: Our Own Creative Land
Dr. Michael Geist presents Our Own Creative Land: Cultural Monopoly and the Trouble with Copyright, at Hart House, University of Toronto, March 30, 2006.
March 29, 2006
Hon. Flora MacDonald at the Canadian Club of Toronto
Canadian political pioneer and human rights crusader Hon. Flora MacDonald speaks at the Canadian Club luncheon in her honour, receiving the 2006 EVE Award from Equal Voice for her political and social
March 27, 2006
China and Foreign Policy, Part II: Dr. Arne Kislenko
In this two-part series, Dr. Richard Burton and Dr. Arne Kislenko discuss the socio-economic history of China and China’s role in current international affairs. Presented March 22, 2006 at Ryerson Uni