- Shad, Zoo Legacy, Story Tellers, Jesse Dangerously – May 2 @ Bronson Centre
- Fundraising Dinner for Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club – Kamengo, Uganda
- Musica Viva Singers – Find the Cost of Freedom
- Vues d’Afrique (Montréal, Ottawa, Quebéc, Sherbrooke)
- REMINDER: “Nudging Stewardship + Good Governance + Excellence in Nigeria: Cues from Canada’s Architecture World”
- REMINDER: “The Ask Her Talks: African women on philanthropy, change and power”
- REMINDER: Summer Institute @ Carleton: Doing Fieldwork in Africa
- POST-DOCTORAL VACANCY, The Institutional Canopy of Conservation (I-CAN): Governance & Environmentality in East Africa (McGill)
- United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Grant Opportunity: Learning from Peace in Sub-Saharan Africa
- IAS news: Contract Instructor Opportunities for 2015-2016
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1.
Shad, Zoo Legacy, Story Tellers, Jesse Dangerously – May 2 @ Bronson Centre
When: 5/2/2015, 7:00PM
Where: Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue
Price: $22 advance + service charges
Phone: 613-870-0322
Email: sheila@spectrasonic.com
spectrasonic and the National Arts Centre’s Ontario Scene present Shad (London hiphop, Black Box Music) www.shadk.com Zoo Legacy (Ottawa hiphop/indie) www.zoolegacymusic.com Story Tellers (Akwesasne hiphop, TD Media Group) www.facebook.com/storytellersfanpage Jesse Dangerously (Ottawa hiphop/indie) www.dangerously.ca Saturday May 2 @ Bronson Centre Theatre (211 Bronson Ave.)
Shadrach Kabango, better known by his stage name Shad or Shad K., is a Canadian hip hop artist and broadcaster. Born in Kenya, of Rwandan parents, Shad was raised in London, Ontario. He was named as the new host of the CBC Radio One program Q in March 2015.
All Ages/Licensed 19+ – 7pm doors – $22 advance + service charges tickets available at the NAC box office, Vertigo Records and www.ontarioscene.ca
2.
Fundraising Dinner for Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club – Kamengo, Uganda
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Doors Open at 6:00 P.M.
Jim Robillard Center, 1505 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Z 7L9
Fundraising Dinner for Agnes Zabali Boys & Girls Club – Kamengo, Uganda (Affiliated project of the Canada African Community Health Alliance (CACHA) https://www.cacha.ca/
Event includes Guest Speaker, Dinner and Entertainment.
TICKET: $50/person. DRESS CODE: Semi-Formal.
Info & tickets: (613) 290-6118. All proceeds will support Education and Recreational programming for the Agnes Zabali Boys &Girls Club of Kamengo, Uganda (East Africa).
3.
Musica Viva Singers – Find the Cost of Freedom
Through the ages, people around the world have raised their voices in protest against oppression.Musica Viva Singers, under the direction of Scott Richardson, celebrate the power of freedom songs to help change the course of history. The diverse program includes music inspired by the American Civil War to the Civil Rights Movement and South Africa’s liberation struggle; from spirituals and folksongs to opera; from the songs of Oscar Peterson and Harry Belafonte to the choruses of Giuseppe Verdi.
MVS is pleased to be joined by two well-known local performers: Vanessa London, soprano, will lend her melodious voice to several solo pieces. and Dr. Stephen Richer of Carleton University will lead the audience in singing a selection of well-loved spirituals. Tom Sear accompanies the choir on piano.
DATE: Monday, May 4, 2015 TIME: 7:30 pm [doors open at 7pm]
PLACE: CENTRETOWN UNITED CHURCH, 507 BANK ST (just north of the Queensway; steps away from Catherine Street)
TICKETS: $20.00 Adults / $15.00 Seniors and Students; (Children under 13 free) BUY NOW!
At the door the night of the Concert
And online at: musicavivafreedomsongs.eventbrite.ca
4.
Vues d’Afrique est un RDV incontournable du cinéma africain et créole
Des films à découvrir, des professionnels à rencontrer et des moments de partage et d’apprentissage uniques.
Toute notre équipe vous souhaite une bonne visite sur notre site internet!
La 31e édition du Festival international de cinéma Vues d’Afrique aura lieu cette année du 29 avril au 3 mai 2015 à :
– Montréal à la Cinémathèque quebécoise
– Ottawa à la Nouvelle Scène
– Quebéc au Musée de la Civilisation
– Sherbrooke à la Maison du Cinéma
Une centaine de films au programme, nous vous attendons !
Plus d’informations: https://www.vuesdafrique.com/
5.
REMINDER: The Institute of African Studies and the Azrieli School of Architecture & Urbanism present
“Nudging Stewardship + Good Governance + Excellence in Nigeria: Cues from Canada’s Architecture World”
with
Samuel Óghale Oboh, FRAIC
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada
Thursday, May 7, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
2017 Dunton Tower (Arts Lounge)*
Carleton University
Through creatively designed buildings and spaces, architects demonstrate a lifelong dedication and commitment to improving the quality of life in our communities. In light of the recent ground-breaking presidential election that’s ushering in a new government into power in Nigeria on May 29, 2015, there are promises of ‘no business as usual’ and making good governance a priority. Consequently, one of the questions on the minds of many is how these promises can be achieved and quantified in the absence of any track record of measurable success. Drawing inspiration from a simple innovative architectural initiative called the Stewardship Excellence Protocol (developed to delineate what constitutes good design and how it is measured), this presentation seeks to demonstrate the similarities and principles pertinent to steering Nigeria to positive governance outcomes modelled after precedents from Canada’s architecture world.
Samuel (Sam) Óghale Oboh is a licensed architect in both Alberta and Texas and he is the 2015 President of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) – the first Canadian of African descent to occupy this position in the 108-year history of the Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Architecture from Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University), a Master of Science degree in Architecture from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria – Nigeria and a Master of Arts from University of Alberta where he was a recipient of the Herbert Marshall McLuhan Graduate Student Award.
In 2003, Sam emigrated from Botswana to Canada and throughout his 23 years of various professional experiences, he has worked on significant projects. A strong adherent of integrating architectural practice with research and academia, Sam served as an adjunct lecturer and studio critic at various universities including Durban University of Technology, University of Pretoria, University of Calgary and Carleton University. An enthusiast of numismatics and philately, Sam’s expansive career and proven track record of measurable successes serve as an inspiration to a new generation of Canadians and beyond.
For more information, please contact the Institute of African Studies at 613-520-2600 ext. 2220 E-mail: African_Studies@carleton.ca
*For a campus map, please see: https://carleton.ca/campus/map/
6.
REMINDER: The Stephen Lewis Foundation presents
“The Ask Her Talks: African women on philanthropy, change and power”
We are delighted to invite you to attend the inaugural Ask Her Talks in Ottawa on May 28th.
Ottawa Ask Her Talks
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Kailash Mital Theatre
Carleton University
7:00 pm – Reception to follow
Tickets: $20
It’s time to shift the conversation — to challenge our understanding and beliefs about how philanthropy can truly improve the human condition.
There are remarkable leaders in Africa at the community level. Women are at the heart of the response to AIDS, are overwhelmingly the frontline health care workers, are tackling the epidemic of sexual violence — and yet we rarely, if ever, hear from them. African women are leading the way, and are experts on what works, what kind of support is most effective, and what challenges need to be met.
Five dynamic African women will speak about what happens when crises strike — such as the AIDS pandemic, Ebola, the kidnapping of Nigerian girls, and sexual violence in conflict — and the role that philanthropy should now play in a transformative response.
More information: https://www.stephenlewisfoundation.org/askhertalks
To purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ottawa-the-ask-her-talks-african-women-on-philanthropy-change-power-tickets-15732057006
7.
REMINDER: Summer Institute @ Carleton: Doing Fieldwork in Africa
“Doing Fieldwork in Africa” will help researchers and practitioners visiting Africa to better comprehend the research, ethical and practical issues involved in making field trips to the continent, arming them with the critical tools for successful field trips, and putting them in better positions to make informed decisions.
This two day institute will provide participants with skills and insights in topics such as research and project ethics, engaging with stakeholders, gender dynamics, and more. The Institute is geared towards both those who are preparing for their first field trips to Africa and those who have more experience. Through a combination of hands-on exercises and seminar presentations, participants will enhance their preparedness for their upcoming trip to Africa.
Organized by Carleton University’s Institute of African Studies, the “Doing Fieldwork in Africa” Summer Institute is led by Professor Tim Shaw and Professor Jane Parpart, both of whom have decades of research experience in Africa. They will be complemented by professors from Africa and from the Institute of African Studies who will help facilitate the learning.
Date and time: 9:00am-5:00pm | Saturday, June 6 – Sunday, June 7, 2015
Location: 2017 Dunton Tower, Carleton University
DRAFT AGENDA can be found at: carleton.ca/africanstudies/wp-content/uploads/DoingfieldResearch-DRAFTagenda-1-May.pdf
More information: https://carleton.ca/fpa-professionalinstitute/fieldwork-africa/
8.
POST-DOCTORAL VACANCY, The Institutional Canopy of Conservation (I-CAN): Governance & Environmentality in East Africa (McGill)
The Institutional Canopy of Conservation (I-CAN): Governance & Environmentality in East Africa study at McGill University is recruiting a Post-doctoral fellow who will contribute to achieving I-CAN’s study objectives in East Africa. The I-CAN study is one of four awardees of the International Partnerships for Sustainable Societies (IPaSS), a joint initiative of IDRC & SSHRC to build safer, more prosperous societies. It represents a partnership between key academic institutions across Canada, Europe, and East Africa, as well as important civil society groups in Canada and East Africa. Notably, the project is co-directed by Prof. John Galaty of McGill’s Anthropology Department, and Dr. David Western of the African Conservation Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
The project addresses the challenge of combining protection of biodiversity with strengthened livelihoods, whether through recognizing local rights over resources, livelihood diversification, or stimulation of a new green, post-oil economy, including tourism. The major goal is to identify the most effective designs for future Community-Based Conservation (CBC) programs by examining the impacts of ongoing conservancy experiments on community livelihoods and members’ attitudes and practices towards natural resources. On the basis of our findings, we will address critical issues of public policy – at local, national and global levels – regarding the rights and obligations of communities in managing and utilizing the natural resources on which communities depend.
The project will focus on the rangelands, wetlands and forests of the East African savannah, especially in the borderlands between Kenya and Tanzania where the world’s greatest concentration of biodiversity and its most significant repository of wildlife lies. We address the conundrum of whether often-indigenous community members should be included in the management of protected areas and in conservation enterprises, as partners and stakeholders.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae to Prof. John Galaty at McGill University, Department of Anthropology: john.galaty@mcgill.ca. Please indicate “I-CAN Post -doctoral Fellow” in the subject line. Candidates should include the names and contact details of two references who are familiar with the candidate’s academic and professional experience, especially in regards to the candidate’s international research and field work experience.
Submissions should be received by May 31, 2015. The chosen candidate is expected to begin no later than September, 2015.
Post location: The position is based at the I-CAN project headquarters at the Centre for Society, Technology, and Development (STANDD), 3434 McTavish, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec.
Duration: 2 years, contingent on good progress.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement a comparative study concerning the operationalization of key CBC approaches in Tanzania and Kenya, in accordance with the objectives captured in I-CAN’s original proposal.
Participate as a team member on the I-CAN Research Committee.
Assist in the collaboration of I-CAN activities in Canada and in East Africa. This will include close cooperation with the ICAN Project Coordinator in Nairobi, Kenya.
Act as a liaison between McGill and East African partners, ensuring good communication and engagement with partners.
Assist in the management of I-CAN’s household survey.
Assist in meeting SSHRC and IDRC reporting requirements.
Promote information sharing across I-CAN’s partnership, and assist in knowledge mobilization initiatives.
Assist with the organization and coordination of an Annual Conference to publicize key findings from the I-CAN study.
Produce at least one journal article, two policy briefs, and other communications to support the use of research results for policy outcomes.
Requirements:
PhD in a relevant social science field with relation to conservation and rangeland management. This may include, but is not limited to, Anthropology, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Education, International Development, Environment Studies, Agriculture, Ecology and Natural Resource Management.
Training in qualitative and quantitative research
Relevant academic and/or professional experience – E.g. in the fields of pastoralism, ecology, conservation, and environmental governance.
Previous experience in East Africa is desirable.
Relevant experience in a similar role will be an asset.
Able to work independently and to meet deadlines.
Appreciate importance of working in a multi-disciplinary team and able to do so.
Good partnership and teamwork skills.
Good communication skills, both oral and written, in English. Knowledge of Swahili or Maa is an asset.
Ability and willingness to travel in the field within East Africa.
9.
United States Institute of Peace (USIP) Grant Opportunity: Learning from Peace in Sub-Saharan Africa
Deadline Date: May 11, 2015
Background
Practitioners and policymakers in the peacebuilding field too often focus on studying the causes and consequences of conflict at the expense of examining the causes of peace. To help societies work to become more peaceful, it is necessary to have a better understanding of why some areas are able to resist falling into conflict, while others are not. For example, there are instances throughout Africa of where cross-country (e.g. Niger’s relative stability vs Mali’s recent conflict) or internal comparison (e.g. in South Sudan, Eastern Equatoria state has long enjoyed higher levels of peace than the rest of the country) can provide important insight for conflict prevention policy. What are the governing practices, social institutions, norms, values or context that bolster stability throughout sub-Saharan Africa? What actions and practices bolster communities to resist violent extremism, inter-ethnic violence, violent crime, and other forms of violence?
USIP’s Africa team is seeking concept notes that examine a specific example of learning from peace, drawing examples from sub-Saharan Africa.
Call for Concept Notes
The USIP call for concept notes on “Learning from Peace in sub-Saharan Africa” falls under the grantmaking program of USIP’s Middle East and Africa Center (MEA). It is designed to support peacebuilding programs and research in Africa. Priority will be given to local organizations, though U.S. and international organizations and universities with a strong history of work in the region may also apply. USIP supports both research projects and initiatives that focus on conflict resolution, conflict prevention, community resilience, peacebuilding and countering violent extremism.
More information, including How to Apply, go to: https://www.usip.org/grants-fellowships/grant-opportunities/learning-peace-in-sub-saharan-africa
10.
IAS news: Contract Instructor Opportunities for 2015-2016
Please go to our website to find information on the two contract instructor opportunities for the 2015-16 academic year: AFRI 2002 (Horn of Africa) and AFRI 3005 (African Migrations and Diasporas): https://carleton.ca/africanstudies/employment-opportunities/ .
