- Join us for an evening with Australian rainforest activist John Seed.

Direct activist, filmaker, author, singer and international organiser John Seed (www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/johnseed.htm) has been at the forefront of the world environmental movement for over 25 years. Using poetry, film and song, John will explore the philosophy of deep ecology and the psychological tools that allow us to be engaged and effective in challenging times while avoiding depression , burnout and futility. How can we act as agents of healing change with respect to climate change, warfare, pollution or other threats to a healthy planet?

WHEN: Thursday September 7, 2006 7 - 9.30pm

WHERE: The Senate Room
Room 400, Fourth Floor, Alumni Hall
121 St. Joseph St., Toronto
(paid parking available behind the Hall)
Wheelchair entrance from parking lot behind the Hall.

ADMISSION: By donation - All proceeds will go to ecological protection and indigenous survival projects. You can find descriptions of some of these projects on www.rainforestinfo.org.au (click on "projects" then "small grants fund")

INFORMATION: Henry Wai - 416.913.8861 - wai_renooy@sympatico.ca

WEEKEND WORKSHOP: John Seed will be leading a workshop "EARTH, SPIRIT, ACTION - The experience of deep ecology" running from Fri Sept 8 to Sun Sept 10 at an Ecovillage north of Toronto. For information or registration please contact James LaTrobe .jlatrobe@wholevillage.org

John Seed's biography can be found at http://www.rainforestinfo.org.au/deep-eco/jsbio.htm

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