The Exposé Conference & Turnout Toronto
Turnout Toronto
Wed, Oct 22, 2014, 5:30 to 8:30pm
CSI Annex
720 Bathurst Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 2R5
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- It's job fair meets civic engagement circus.
- Want to get involved in our city but didn't know what the options were beyond volunteering for a political campaign?
- It is a "live menu" of the options and pack a room with people who want to make this city great.
The Exposé Conference
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Sat, Nov 1,2014 , 9am to 2:30pm
Bahen Centre for Information Technology, 40 St. George St., Toronto, Ontario
Ideas for the World Exposé is a one day conference for high school students. The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly prevalent - the state pf the world right now is not sufficient to sustain future generations. Climate change risks are augmenting at an unprecedented rate. Environmental disruption is posing a threat to our food security. Our political system is unable to confront these problems.
To solve these issues, we need radical ideas. These ideas need to change the way society is run and change our perspective on our very own roles in fighting for a sustainable future. How can our food choices save the world? How can we make our politicians more responsive to environmental damage. What is the role of sexism and discrimination in climate change? What cutting edge technologies are we developing and researching to combat our increasing amount of food and plastic waste? Register now and explore the diverse amount of workshops we're offering that may change your perspective of sustainability.
Everyone who wants to attend the Ideas for the World Exposé must REGISTER HERE
Conference Schedule:
9:00 - Sign in
9:30 - Opening Remarks
10:00 - Workshop 1
11:00 - Workshop 2
12:00 - Lunch/Exhibition
1:00 - Screening of Cowspiracy
Conference ends at 2:30
The Workshops:
Meet Ben: Topic of Workshop: Anti-Oppression and Climate Activism: Why Climate Justice Needs Equity
Meet Wing: Another confirmed workshop leader who will be discussing the role of politics in combatting climate change
Meet Alice: Ever wonder how much garbage you throw out daily? Learn all about waste and the dire implications on it has on sustainability.
Meet Stephanie: You are what you eat; Learn all about the faults of our current system of food production and changes necessary in the future.
More details on Workshop and Conference
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