On Civil Society

We are in the midst of tremendous political upheaval around the world. The rise of extremism and nationalist rhetoric presents a serious test to the democratic values that open societies stand on. On Civil Society explores these complex issues through the lenses of democracy, the media, wellness, urbanism, equality, security and more.

Upcoming Events

• Indigenous Environmental Justice Project

  Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  Location: Beaches

  Members of the Indigenous Environmental Justice Project (IEJ Project) will introduce the concepts of environmental justice and will present recent research findings. The IEJ Project is a SSHRC-funded initiative based out of Y...

• Indigenous Environmental Justice Project

  Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Location: S. Walter Stewart

  Members of the Indigenous Environmental Justice Project (IEJ Project) will introduce the concepts of environmental justice and will present recent research findings. The IEJ Project is a SSHRC-funded initiative based out of Y...

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  Letter from City Librarian Vickery Bowles

  On Civil Society: How libraries play a central role in the life of a city and a nation.