ÉVÉNEMENTS PASSÉS À OTTAWA
Une table ronde sur le rôle du Canada dans le développement international
2 février 2010
Quand: 2 février 2010 (10:00 am - 2:30 pm)
Lieu: 253-D, édifice du Centre, colline du Parlement, Ottawa
Contact: 613-992-0805 or pearsg@parl.gc.ca
Au programme : débats d’experts en politique étrangère et en
développement sur le rôle futur du Canada dans le développement
international
Séance no 1 :
Le Canada et l’aide au développement : trouver notre place dans le monde
(10h à 12h)
Séance no 2 :
Comment améliorer l’efficacité de l’aide du Canada
(12h30 à 14h30)
RSVP: 613-992-0805 or pearsg@parl.gc.ca
Sécuriser la gachette de l'Afrique: Les défis de la RDC
25 janvier 2010
Quand: 25 janvier 2010 (11:30 am)
Lieu: Pavillon Desmarais, 55, av. Laurier Est, salle 3120
Information:
http://www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/cepi-cips/fra/evenements.asp
Caty Clément a abondamment travaillé sur les conflits et la médiation à la fois en tant qu’universitaire et praticienne avec un focus particulier sur l’Afrique. Dr. Clément a été expert régional au sein du Groupe d’experts du Conseil de sécurité des Nations Unies sur les violations de l’embargo sur les armes en RDC. Elle a acquis une connaissance approfondie de la région de l’Afrique centrale ayant dirigé le Projet sur les Grands lacs pour International Crisis Group. Pour l’unité sur les États fragiles de la Banque mondiale, LICUS, elle a développé une «boîte à outils» d’indicateurs d’alerte précoce pour la fragilité étatique et a été chef d’équipe pour les activités de DDR en République centrafricaine. En tant qu’universitaire, elle enseigne présentement le cours sur le systèmes politiques comparés à l’Université de Genève et est membre du Conseil d’administration de la Fondation Henry Dunant. Elle a été associée de recherche à la Harvard University Kennedy School et professeure de science politique à l’Université Louvain. Caty Clément est membre facultaire en médiation au Centre de politique de sécurité à Genève. Elle enseigne sur les États fragiles, la consolidation de la paix, la médiation et l’Afrique.
Gratuit. Aucune inscription n’est requise. Cet événement sera offert en français et en anglais.
Darfur: Civilian Protection Dimensions
26 novembre 2009
Quand: 26 novembre 2009 (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm)
Lieu: NPSIA Boardroom, Carleton University
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Guest Speaker:
Martin Fischer, PhD candidate
Topic:
Darfur and Civilian Protection Dimensions
Registration is not required. This free event will be in English.
Mobilizing the Will to Intervene: Leadership and Action to Prevent Mass Atrocities: Ready to Roll?
23 novembre 2009
Quand: 23 novembre 2009 (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
Lieu: Carleton University, Senate Chambers, Robertson Hall, 6th Floor
Contact: csds@carleton.ca or 613-520-6655
Frank Chalk and Kyle Matthews from the Montreal Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies (Condordia University) will be speaking.
Complementary light lunch will be provided.
Advanced registration is required by
November 19 to csdsevents@carleton.ca or 613.520.2600 ext. 6671.
Visitor parking is available in parking garage P9, adjacent to Robertson Hall. A map is located
here.
Darfur: Strategic Victimhood Strikes Again?
16 novembre 2009
Quand: 16 novembre 2009 (12:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
Lieu: Carleton University, Dunton Tower, Room 2017
Contact: csds@carleton.ca or 613-520-6655
Alan J. Kuperman from the LBJ School of Public Affairs (University of Texas at Austin) will be speaking.
Complementary light lunch will be provided.
Advanced registration is requested by
November 12 to csdsevents@carleton.ca or 613.520.2600 ext. 6671.
Click here for more information about this talk
La Politique étrangère du Canada en des temps incertains
12 novembre 2009
Quand: 12 novembre 2009
Lieu: Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University
Contact: Centre for Security and Defense Studies: csds@carleton.ca or 613-520-6655; Canadian Foreign Policy: cfp@carleton.ca or 613-520-6696
Information:
http://www.carleton.ca/cfpj/newscholars2009-FR.htm
La revue La Politique étrangère du Canada, avec le soutien de la Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, le Centre for Security and Defence Studies de NPSIA, et du Conseil international canadien, parraine la conférence pour nouveaux chercheurs qui aura lieu à Ottawa les 12 et 13 novembre 2009.
Cette conférence bisannuelle sur les politiques internationales du Canada proposera des communications émanant d’universitaires de la nouvelle génération.
Les frais de voyage et d’hébergement seront remboursés aux participants retenus.
Theatre event and discussion
30 octobre 2009
Quand: 30 octobre 2009 (8:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Lieu: CentrePointe Theatre (101 Centrepointe Dr.)
Information:
http://matchinternational.org/
NEW OTTAWA REPERTORY THEATRE PRODUCTION:
"I have before me a remarkable document given to me by a young lady from Rwanda" - by Sonja Linden
Inspired by the real life experiences of Rwandan refugees in the UK, the play tells the story of two people from entirely different worlds who meet at a Refugee Centre in London. Juliette is a young Rwandan asylum seeker, determined to write a book on the genocide that killed her family; Simon is a middle-aged failing novelist, whose job is to help people write. The play follows their funny and touching relationship and tackles issues that face many refugees who live in the UK today.
"Beautifully written and well acted…the kind of theatre we don’t often see
in Ottawa" ~CBC
"The storytelling is clear and neat, the performances sharp and moving… Small productions like this often fly under the radar" ~The Ottawa Sun
Tickets are $30 each and are available at Capital Tickets (613-599-3267), MATCH International (613-238-1312), and at Centrepointe Theatre.
All proceeds go to MATCH International Centre supporting women around the world for equality and social justice. Visit www.matchinternational.org.
Master of Ceremonies: Lucy van Oldenbarneveld, Host of CBC News Ottawa
There will also be a panel discussion featuring Paul Dewar and a Rwandan Genocide survivor involved in reconciliation through the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution.
Darfur through the eyes of its children
29 octobre 2009
Quand: 29 octobre 2009 (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)
Lieu: Desmarais Building, Lobby (55 Laurier East)
Contact: 613-562-5800 (1893) or scsocsc@uOttawa.ca
Panel discussion with Robert Fowler, Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations and senior fellow at the GSPIA and Errol Mendes, Law professor at the University of Ottawa.
Humanitarian Action and Challenges to Effective Response
21 octobre 2009
Quand: 21 octobre 2009 (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)
Lieu: University of Ottawa, 550 Cumberland St. (Corner of Laurier), Tabaret Hall - Room 083 (Senate Room)
Contact: RSVP to PAGERCanada@gmail.com
Humanitarian crises stemming from natural disasters, conflicts, and political instability cause immense hardship to people around the world. Lost lives and livelihoods, displacement, disease, sexual violence, and the breakdown in health and education systems jeopardize the immediate well-being of individuals and can hinder development for years and even decades. For humanitarian actors working in crisis situations, ensuring adequate funding, delivering high quality programming, and safely accessing vulnerable populations remain three of the biggest challenges for effective humanitarian action.
1. SECURING ADEQUATE RESOURCES FOR THE SCALE OF NEEDS
When disasters strike, governments, individuals and corporations all contribute resources to help those in need. However, this giving is not consistent across all disasters, and even though budgets for humanitarian assistance have increased significantly over the past two decades, most disaster response operations remain under-funded relative to the needs. At the same time, the number of disasters has steadily increased, a trend that is likely to continue with climate change. This pattern of often inadequate and inconsistent funding levels presents many challenges for humanitarian organizations.
Kevin McCort, CEO of CARE Canada will examine crisis and donation trends and discuss how this gap can be narrowed.
2. ENSURING THAT ASSISTANCE IS TIMELY, APPROPRIATE, AND ACCOUNTABLE TO DONORS AND RECIPIENTS
Simply getting resources to disaster-affected people is not enough. Humanitarian agencies must ensure that the assistance they provide is of the highest quality (timely, appropriate, cost effective) and that it is delivered in such a way that is accountable to affected communities.
Ton van Zutphen, Chair of the Board of The Sphere Project and Director of Quality Assurance at World Vision International will talk about what humanitarian NGOs are doing to ensure quality and accountability in humanitarian assistance.
3. PROTECTING HUMANITARIAN SPACE FOR AID WORKERS TO REACH VULNERABLE CIVILIANS
In many conflicts, local people are deliberately targeted for abuse by the warring parties. In the aftermath of some natural disasters, vulnerable people are at risk of being abused, defrauded of their property or trafficked into domestic or sexual slavery. In certain contexts, delivering aid has also become very dangerous and difficult, with aid workers being deliberately attacked and agencies being expelled or denied access to certain areas and populations.
Mia Vukojevic, Humanitarian Coordinator, Oxfam Canada, will address the issue of humanitarian space and the efforts undertaken to ensure that it is preserved.
Film screening
22 juin 2009
Quand: 22 juin 2009
Lieu: Library and Archives
Contact: Graham Thompson: 613-601-3470
Closing Prayer for World Refugee Day
21 juin 2009
Quand: 21 juin 2009
Lieu: Centennial Flame - Parliament Hill
Contact: Graham Thompson: 613-601-3470
Real People, Real Needs: Celebrating World Refugee Day
20 juin 2009
Quand: 20 juin 2009 15h00 - 17h00
Lieu: Ottawa Main Public Library (120 Metcalfe Street)
Contact: Breanne England : breanne@cic.ca ou (613) 789-4338, ext. 223
This event will feature refugee experiences, memorable reflections, dance, music, and a fashion show showcasing fashions from around the world.
Sensual Heart Celebration
16 juin 2009
Quand: 16 juin 2009 (7:00 pm - 9:30 pm)
Lieu: Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street
Contact: Nathalie Morin at marcotte.morin@sympatico.ca
Information:
http://www.vividexistence.com/WTWW_event_Ottawa.htm
The evening will consist of an informative gathering and community dance experience.
Learn about the women whose lives have been devastated, the programs that are helping them to recreate their lives and the advocacy to help institute basic rights and freedoms.
Celebrate and dance the shared heart of a global sisterhood that is growing to facilitate abundance and well being for all women.
Act through your presence and the opening of your sacred sensual heart in service of peace, harmony and prosperity for all.
Leela Francis, founder of Vividly Woman, is an international trainer & facilitator of Nia, Yoga, Trance dance, & nature therapy. She has raised thousands of dollars for women survivors of sexual, domestic and war-time violence, facilitating the reunion of body, self and soul for thousands of women across North America in service of women globally, all beings, and the planet. She is currently weaving a global community of women's circles toward the millionth circle (based on Jean Bolen's spiritual activist initiative), and is a partner of Women Thrive Worldwide and the Amber Chand Collection.
Tickets $22 each or 2 for $40. Purchase online with Paypal.
All proceeds from the event will be donated to Women Thrive Worldwide & Darfur Peace Women's Center.
Rally to End Genocide: Darfur
7 avril 2009
Quand: 7 avril 2009 (1:00 pm - 2:30 pm)
Lieu: Morisset Library terrace, University of Ottawa (starting point for the rally)
Contact: Jackie Bonisteel, jbonisteel@standcanada.org
Students from the University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and other concerned citizens from Ottawa will be participating in a rally to raise public awareness of the declining humanitarian situation in Darfur, Sudan.
The rally will begin on the University of Ottawa campus (in front of the Morisset Library terrace) at 1:00 pm and will proceed to the Embassy of the Republic of Sudan, located at 354 Stewart Street in Sandy Hill.
At the embassy, political leaders, members of the Darfuri Community, and student activists from the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa’s “End Genocide: Darfur” campaign and STAND Canada (Students taking Action Now: Darfur) will speak about the need for public condemnation.
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Paul Dewar, Sudanese activist Tragi Mustafa, and Darfuri community leader Abdul-Ghaffar Ahmed are confirmed as speakers.
The theme of the event is that the hope of the people of Darfur is not extinguished. At the rally, this will be represented through a constant beating of drums, which all rally attendees are being asked to bring. The purpose of the rally is to peacefully confront the representatives of the Government of Sudan here in Canada since the Canadian federal government appears unwilling to do so.
Meaning Through Translation: Human Rights in Africa
3 avril 2009
Quand: 3 avril 2009
Lieu: Room 2017, Dunton Tower, Carleton University
Contact: Wendy Owen: translatingrights.cu@gmail.com
Information:
http://www.carleton.ca/africanstudies/
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The workshop will examine the issues that arise as human rights concepts and frameworks are adapted from formal legal articulations and applied in different institutional and local contexts. At a time when human rights are embraced by donors and international organizations as the touchstone for aid, development and reconstruction in Africa, this workshop explores the possibilities and problems that arise with the deployment of human rights.
The objective of this workshop is to bring together academics, NGOs, government and other policy practitioners to begin a discussion about the issues, questions, debates arising from the ways in which human rights are deployed and translated in different sites (political, institutional, economic, communal, familial) in Africa.
The Organizers
This workshop is an initiative of African Studies Committee at Carleton University. The organizers are drawn from various departments across the University – anthropology/sociology, Law, Political Science, Human Rights, English, History – all of whom are interested in the question of how human rights in Africa are translated across different contexts.
See the full programme here.
To register or for further information, please contact Wendy Owen at translatingrights.cu@gmail.com.
Women Building Peace Conference
17 février 2009
Quand: 17 février 2009 (see schedule below)
Lieu: Université Saint Paul : 223, rue Main
Contact: Dominique Guindon : 613-235-5800
Information:
http://www.civilianpeaceservice.ca/index.php
This conference follows from the very successful dinner hosted by the Canadian Department of Peace Initiative (CDPI) held in September, honoring the contribution of women to peace. This conference is developed in cooperation with the CDPI, Saint Paul University, the Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR), the Rideau Institute, Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, and One World Inc.
Conference overview:
- Sunday, February 15th
7:00-8:00 pm - Keynote Speaker: Peggy Mason, Former Canadian Ambassador for Disarmament, a distinguished career in international peace building, diplomacy and security.
8:00-9:00 pm - Public reception in the Auditorium at Saint Paul University
- Monday, February 16th
Leading Voices on Women Building Peace
Civilian Peace Service - The launch of the Civilian Peace Service Canada's role in assessing, training and accrediting Peace Professionals and peace volunteers
Evening Entertainment
- Tuesday, February 17th
Women's role in leadership in conflict
Strategies for further action
- Additional Option
Pre-Conference Workshop Saturday, Feb 14 and Sunday, Feb 15
Speaking Peace - An introduction to Nonviolent Communication
Imagine how lovingly you will be able to relate to others after this session!
The panelists currently confirmed are Jean Augustine, Susan Brown, Lauryn Oates, Monia Mazigh, Sarah Meharg, and Violeta Manoukian.
Conference fee: $150; $75 for students
Lunches and an evening of meaningful, challenging, and fun entertainment are included in the conference fee. Some allowance has been made for bursaries. If experiencing financial difficulties that may affect your ability to attend, please let us know.
If you can't attend the whole conference, please come to the Opening Key Note Address by Peggy Mason ($10) on Sunday, February 15 at 7:00 pm followed by a reception.
Download the registration form here. Please include a cheque or credit card payment with your registration.
Send the completed form to Dominique Guindon at registration@cicr-icrc.ca as soon as possible.
La Semaine du développement international (SDI)
7 février 2009
Quand: 7 février 2009 (see events below)
Lieu: (various venues)
Contact: Julie Cook, Coordinatrice de santé internationale et développement : 613 562-5800 ext. 4528 ou hpihc@uottawa.ca
Information:
http://sdi-idw.ca.infolog.ca/fr/fr-schedule.asp
Certains événements qui auront lieu pendant la La Semaine du développement international à l'Université d'Ottawa :
MERCREDI 4 FÉVRIER
Danse Guerriére - L'Éducation par la danse (en anglais)
Heure : 11 h - 14 h
Endroit : Terminus
Visionnement du long-métrage « Danse guerrière », un documentaire qui suit la vie d'enfants surmontant et survivant à la guerre civile dans le nord de l'Ouganda. Ceci sera suivi d'une démonstration interactive du Baobab Tree Drum and Dance Community et de quelques collations délicieuses. Présenté par Enfants Entraide.
L'honorable Lloyd Axworthy (en anglais)
Heure : 19 h 30
Endroit : Musée des beaux-arts du Canada - 380, promenade Sussex
Type d'évènement : Conférencier principal
Lloyd Axworthy, ancien ministre des affaires étrangères, est un politicien, philanthrope, auteur, éducateur et homme d'État de grande renommée qui a été mis en nomination pour un prix Nobel de la paix. Le docteur Axworthy expliquera sa perspective sur le rôle du Canada en ce qui concerne les droits humains, historiquement, actuellement, et à l'avenir. Il nous fera aussi part des expériences qu'il a vécues lors de l'élaboration de la Convention d'Ottawa pour interdire les mines antipersonnel.
Billets disponibles : Centre universitaire, pièce 204 ou en ligne au www.alumboutique.ca. Étudiants : 10 $, Anciens : 20 $, Autres : 30 $
JEUDI 5 FÉVRIER
Premières interventions lors de conflits et de catastrophes (en anglais)
Présenté par Croix-Rouge canadienne (CRC)
Heure : 13 h - 15 h
Endroit : UCU 205
Explorez les interventions de la CRC lors d'urgences de santé internationales, où le but est de redonner accès aux nécessités fondamentales, de préserver le Droit humanitaire international (DHI) et de limiter l'impact des catastrophes, des maladies et du déplacement sur les populations affectées.
VENDREDI 6 FÉVRIER
Lost Boys - Rights for Refugees (en anglais)
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: UCU 205
Ottawa University Professor Dr. John Watson will discuss life in refugee camps, how they operate, as well as the challenges of upholding basic human rights among refugees. This academic perspective will be followed by the personal narrative of Gabriel Yiel. As a refugee from Sudan, Gabriel will speak about his experiences in refugee camps and life in areas affected by conflict. This event is presented by SHOUT.
La loi et les droits humains
Présenté par Diversified Law Society
Heure : 16 h - 17 h 30
Endroit : FTX 147A
Lionel Levert, ancien avocat du ministère de la Justice, discutera de la promotion des droits humains par la mise en oeuvre de la primauté de la loi. Me. Levert mettra à profit sa vaste expérience à l'étranger, en particulier, au Bangladesh.
Conférence d’Alexandre Trudeau
Heure : 19 h
Endroit : Auditorium des anciens (UCU)
Le journaliste indépendant et réalisateur de documentaires Alexandre Trudeau discutera de ses points de vue souvent controversés sur des questions politiques, sociales et économiques dont on fait rarement mention dans les médias. Son discours sera suivi d'une discussion sur le droit à la sécurité avec le Colonel Drapeau, professeur à la faculté de Common Law. Présenté par Services de vie communautaire (SVC).
Prix : 10 $
Billets disponibles : UCU-318 (Service de vie communautaire)
Lecture: Justice After War
28 janvier 2009
Quand: 28 janvier 2009 (12:00 pm)
Lieu: Desmarais Building (55 Laurier East), room 3120
This public lecture
in English is presented by the University of Ottawa's Centre for International Policy Studies as part of the
CIPS Study Group on Global Governance.
Registration is not required for this event.
Parking is available on campus.
About the speaker
Brian Orend is a Professor of Philosophy and Director of International Studies at the University of Waterloo. He is the author of four books and dozens of articles on his two major areas of research: war and peace, and human rights. His most recent book is The Morality of War (2006).
Concert Fundraiser for Darfuri refugees
16 novembre 2008
Quand: 16 novembre 2008 (7:00 pm)
Lieu: "1848" - the Ottawa University campus bar (2nd floor of the University Centre)
Please contact Jennilea Hortop at
jhort075@uottawa.ca for more information.
Colloque Annuel 2008 de la Société royale du Canada : Les cultures de la guerre et de la paix
14 novembre 2008
Quand: 14 novembre 2008 (8:00 am - 6:30 pm)
Lieu: Théâtre - Musée canadien des civilisations
Ouvert au grand public
Conférenciers principaux :
L gén l'honorable Roméo A. Dallaire (retraité),
Are All Humans Human?
Dr. Johnathan Vance,
Understanding the Motivation to Fight
Participants :
Film : Anne Wheeler,
A Filmmaker’s Take on War and Peace
Music : Janet Danielson,
Let Us Wake from This Dream
...et
beacoup d'autres participants.
Voir l'horaire et
plus de détails.
Frais d’inscription (dîner inclus) : étudiants 40 $, membres 100 $, autres 150 $
Inscription en ligne d’ici le 31 octobre.
PACIFEST: Events in Ottawa
2 octobre 2008
Quand: 2 octobre 2008 (Various times - see daily schedule)
Lieu: Various venues in Ottawa
Contact: Bill Bhaneja (613.244.1979), Theresa Dunn (613.834.5055), and Peter Stockdale (613.863.4527)
Information:
http://www.departmentofpeace.ca/news/
The Canadian Department of Peace Initiative (CDPI) together with the United Nations Association of Canada (NCR Branch) and other Ottawa peace and justice organizations invites you to take part in a 15-day Festival of Peace. The Festival, with a theme of Peace, Unity and Harmony, will mark two important UN International Days of Peace and Nonviolence: September 21st and October 2nd.
All events are open to the public.
Sept. 7- Sept. 30
“Under the Mushroom Cloud: A Nuclear Disarmament Exhibit” at Main Ottawa Public Library, Metcalfe and Laurier (Murray Thomson, mothom@sympatico.ca)
Sept. 21- Oct. 2
“No War-Paix Conceptual Art” Outdoor Exhibit, 250 Range Road in Sandy Hill (Terry Stavnyck, stavnyk@rogers.com)
“History of Women in Peacebuilding” Exhibit (venue to be decided)
Sunday, Sept. 21
10.45 am:
PACIFEST – Peace groups in Ottawa and Hull-Gatineau mark UN International Day of Peace with Peace Walks.
- In Ottawa, meet at Women’s Monument, Minto Park, at Elgin and Gilmour.
- In Hull-Gatineau, meet outside the Gatineau Municipal Council, 25 Laurier.
The two peace walks will converge at the Peace Tower and end at Victoria Island. (Peter Stockdale, globalbridge@rogers.com, 613-863-4527 and Daniel Mauro, peacefest@sympatico.ca , 418- 934-2661)
Monday, Sept. 22
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
Canadian Institute for Conflict Resolution (CICR) “Empowering Youth to Promote Peace in the Middle East”. Amphitheatre, Saint Paul University. 223 Main Street (Brian Strom, edcicr@ustpaul.ca, 613-235-5800)
Tuesday, Sept. 23
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
CDPI Forum on “Towards a Nonkilling World: Militarization of Canada and How to Prevent it” - Keynote address by Murray Thomson, Member, Order of Canada. Quakers/Friends House, 91 A Fourth Avenue in the Glebe (Bill Bhaneja, billbhaneja@rogers.com, 613-244-1979)
7:00 pm –7.45 pm:
Meditation for Peace, Ottawa Shambala Centre, 984 Wellington St. West.
The Centre’s regular Tuesday sitting will include an introduction to meditation as the basis for peace. (Mark Frutkin, Shambala Centre, mfrutkin@rogers.com , 613-725-9321)
Wednesday, Sept. 24
No War-Paix Forum. Time and Venue TBA (Larry Rousseau, rouslar@gmail.com, www.no-war-paix.ca)
Thursday, Sept. 25
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm:
Soka Gakkai International Association of Canada presents: “Afghanistan: A People-centred Approach to Peace, Experiences from the Field” – Keynote by Eileen Olexiuk, former Deputy Head of Mission, Canadian Embassy, Kabul.
237 Argyle Street, 2nd Floor (Contact Monica Bachmann, monicabachmann@rogers.com , 613-232-1100)
Friday, Sept. 26
6.30 pm - 9.30 pm:
Concert for Peace, Saint Paul University Amphitheatre, 223 Main Street. (Daniel Mauro, peacefest@sympatico.ca, 418- 934-2661)
Saturday, Sept. 27
1.30 pm - 4:00 pm:
Spirit Painting for Peace, A Group Painting while focussed on Peace. Acrylic on canvas. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary. Artist Jen will guide the meditation before the painting.
228 Main Street (Call 613-266-8063 to register with Jen, www.Spiritpainting.com and spiritpainting@gmail.com)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
Exhibition of Tan-Trika paintings, 1390 Clyde Ave. (by Merivale Rd), Room 206 (Shiban Raina, srainac001@rogers.com , 613- 224-9179)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
A seminar on “This Precious Life – Our Conscious Creation.” The importance of the knowledge of the principles of the creative process and their conscious application, a tool that will support us in creation of the peace within ourselves, with others, and on the planet.
Public Library, Emerald Plaza, 1547 Merivale Road (Vesna Scott, vesna@sympatico.ca , 613-224-5480)
Sunday, Sept. 28
10:00 am - 2:00 pm:
Spirit Painting for Peace Exhibition – The group spirit painting that was completed the previous day will be offered for silent auction for a donation to Department of Peace Initiative. Participants are invited to exhibit their work.
228 Main Street. (Call 613-266-8063 to register with Jen, www.Spiritpainting.com and spiritpainting@gmail.com)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm:
Exhibition of Tan-Trika paintings; 1390 Clyde Ave. (by Merivale Rd), Room 206 (Shiban Raina , srainac001@rogers.com , 613 224-9179)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm:
Peace Meditation, Sivananda Yoga Centre, Centre Professionnel d’Aylmer, Ste 205, 745 Chemin d’Aylmer, Corner of Castelbeau and Aylmer (Daniel Mauro, peacefest@sympatico.ca , 418- 934-2661)
Tuesday, Sept. 30:
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
Spiritual Cinema: Movies with Heart, Movies with Soul. Saint Paul University, Amphitheatre, 223 Main Street (Koozma Tarasoff, tarasoff@spirit-wrestlers.com, 613-737-5778, and Daniel Mauro, peacefest@sympatico.ca, 418- 934-2661)
Wednesday, Oct. 1
Rideau Institute Forum: “Life After Bush” – Keynote by Steven Staples. The forum examines the implications of the American election on Canada.
Colonel By room, Ottawa City Hall (Robin MacLachlan, operations@rideauinstitute.ca , 613-565-9449)
Thursday, Oct. 2
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm:
“Women Building Peace Dinner” - Honouring Canadian Women Peace Champions. A Canadian Voice of Women (VOW) exhibit, “Building Peace, Making History” will be on site. This is a fundraising event; advance tickets required.
St. Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave.(Theresa Dunn, CDPI, 613-834-5055, therdunn@sympatico.ca)
Saturday, Oct. 4
10:00 am - 4:00 pm:
6th Annual Peace Prayer Day. Great entertainment, inter-faith action, activist speeches, silent auction, food, and showcase of concerned groups.
City Hall, Ottawa, www.friendsforpeace.ca ( Ian Prattis: 613 726 0881, iprattis@cyberus.ca)
Oct. 2 - 4
The Universal Peace Federation this year is holding a Canada Peace Festival with three main components: Canadian Leadership Conference on “Educating for Peace”, an Award Ceremony, and Faith-In-Action Food Drive for the Food Bank. (Daniel Stringer, thestring@rogers.com)
Alternative Perspective to the 2008 Olympics Opening Ceremony
7 août 2008
Quand: 7 août 2008 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lieu: Embassy of China, St Patrick Street
Contact: david.w.kilgour@gmail.com
This event was an alternative perspective to the Games opening ceremony which took place in Beijing a few hours later.
A number of well-known communities and individuals were in attendance. The MC for the event was the human rights activist, Nazanin Afshin-Jam.
