Civic Imprints Speakers' Series hosts workshops, speaking engagement, activities and coffee house events to engage students and the larger community in critical issues from multiple perspectives, to share innovative examples of active citizen participation in democracy, and to foster the development of more engaged global citizens.  For any questions about events, or suggestions for themes you would like to see explored, email citizen@uoguelph.ca.

2011-2012 Events

Carl Cossack and the Melanchton Quarry Debate: September 22, 7pm THORN 1200

 Carl Cossack, farmer and citizen activist, will share his journey in becoming an engaged citizen through mobilizing fellow farmers in the fight to save their arrable land and demand proper environmental assessments be done on the proposed Mega Quarry in Melanchton Township.

 Foodstock Festival: October 16 - an all day affair

Foodstock 2011Join Guelph students and community members in support of the local food movement and the farmers of Melancthon Township in a food and land festival extraordinaire!  Buses leave from the UC at 9am.  Contact citizen@uoguelph.ca.

 Faces of Activism: November 8, 5:30-7:30pm, UC Courtyard

Listen to a variety of perspectives as panelists share their experiences with activism. Learn about the importance of activism as a means to influence positive change and find out what resources are available to help you get engaged.

The Occupy Movement - Discussion with Judy Rebick: January 19, 7pm, War Memorial Hall

Social justice activist, academic, journalist and feminist Judy Rebick gives a free public talk. She will discuss the formation and future of the Occupy Movement, which made headlines in North America and around the world in the fall.

 Dave Meslin - The Antidote to Apathy: January 21, 10am, THORN 1200

In partnership with the Student Volunteer Connections we are thrilled to have Dave Meslin come to give a talk and workshop on finding creative solutions for engaging young citizens.  You won't want to miss this!

Oilsands in the Crude - Stripping Down the Issues: March 29, 7pm, War Memorial Hall

Civic Imprints presents panelists Clayton Thomas-Muller, Indigenous Environmental Network; Don Thompson, Canadian Oilsands Limited; Terisa Turner, U of G sociology and anthropology professor; and Patrick Martin, U of G economics professor. The discussion will focus on the implications of oil sands for Canada’s economy, natural ecosystems and people.