TODAY Event @ Carleton: Journalism in South Sudan with Kayla Hounsell
Event @ Carleton: Kigali Conference
4th Underground Comedy Railroad
Film @ Lieutenant’s Pump : JOURNEY TO LITTLE ROCK
Conférence à Gatineau: L’histoire des Noirs au Canada
Bilingual Talk @ Ottawa Public Library on the Legacy of Mandela
Twitter Chat: intersections between violence against women and anti-black racism
The Artistic Showcase @ Pressed
CONCERT: Jazz on Spark
OUR HEALTH MATTERS. Black History Month- Speaker Series
Soirée Canada-Cameroun
Semester in Development Info Session:Uganda 2015
Call for Papers- Queen’s University Africa Day. Deadline: FEBRUARY 13 2015
Call for Papers-Contours of Violence
IAS news: Pius Adesanmi gives a TEDxEuston Talk
IAS News: Video of Professor Horace Campbell’s talk
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TODAY Event @ Carleton: Journalism in South Sudan with Kayla Hounsell
If you’d like a first-hand, journalistic account of what’s happening in South Sudan and if you’re interested in human rights journalism, CTV Atlantic reporter and anchor Kayla Hounsell will be on campus for a special Q & A session with students on Friday, Feb. 13. Kayla is a graduate of Carleton’s journalism program (2007) and she has just arrived back in Canada after spending four weeks in South Sudan’s capital, Juba.
Kayla was in South Sudan as part of a collaboration between CTV and the media development organization, Journalists for Human Rights. In addition to reporting and blogging for CTV, Kayla helped train local TV journalists as they strive to tell stories in the midst of a civil war and as a newly independent country, a balance of challenges and hopes. Kayla was among the first Carleton students to participate in Carleton’s Rwanda initiative in 2006.
You can find details of Kayla’s journey here: https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/ctv-news-in-africa/journey-for-journalism-kayla-hounsell-heads-for-the-world-s-newest-nation-1.2190800
Kayla will do a short presentation about her time in South Sudan followed by an open discussion with students.
Where: River Building theatre (Room 2200)
When: Friday, Feb. 13 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m
This is a not-to-be missed opportunity before you head into reading week!
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Event @ Carleton: Kigali Conference
The Institute of African Studies presents KIGALI TO CANADA. The Kigali to Canada conference is an opportunity to learn, share and discuss media in post-genocide Rwanda with students and academics. The conference presents the research of students who participated in a three-week study abroad course through Carleton, including the research of three Rwandan journalism students who are coming to Ottawa to share their insights on their future profession. We hope this conference will be a chance to hear from insider perspectives and share knowledge about Rwanda’s past, present and future.
Film screening of “Sometimes in April” with an introduction by Peter Atack
When:February 24,2016, 6 PM
Where: Macodrum Library*, Room 482
This event is FREE
Discussion on Post-Genocide Rwanda
An expert panel discussion on Post-Genocide Rwanda featuring Allan Thompson, Doris Buss, and other special guests, moderated by Chris Brown and a student panel on media and genocide feautring the students from the National University of Rwanda and Carleton’s 2014 AFRI 3100 study abroad class. There will also be a silent auction!
When:February 26,2015, 6PM
Where: River Building*, Room 2224
This event is FREE
For more information, contact: melisssa.bush@carleton.ca or chelsea.gisel@carleton.ca
*For a campus map, please see: https://carleton.ca/campus/map/
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4th Underground Comedy Railroad
Monday, February 16, 2015
Doors open at 7:30pm;ShowTime: 830pm sharp!
Absolute Comedy 412 Preston St. (in the heart of little Italy)
COMEDY SHOW: 4th Underground Comedy Railroad, featuring: Rodney Ramsey, Daniel Woodrow, Keesha Brownie, and Andrew Searles.
Tickets: $15. Ticket Reservation is a must, by calling Absolute Comedy to reserve their tickets at: (613) 233-8000. More info: Ook.com/TheUndergroundComedyRailroad https://twitter.com/UComedyRailRoadhttps://www.youtube.com/user/undergroundcomedyRxR
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Film @ Lieutenant’s Pump : JOURNEY TO LITTLE ROCK
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
6:30pm – Doors open, 7:00pm – Film viewing (52 minutes, colour), 8:00pm – Q&A and new official website:www.undergroundcomedyrailroad.com
Lieutenant’s Pump, 361 Elgin St., Ottawa, ON
Movie Night: JOURNEY TO LITTLE ROCK, a documentary movie produced by Maria Shin, a McGill alumna (BSc’87, BSW’88) followed by a Q&A, moderate by CBC Ottawa’s Adrian Harewood, over some munchies! This timely movie is about one of the Little Rock Nine and the school desegregation history from the civil rights movement. And it also features the White House ceremony by the McGill alumnus President Bill Clinton (LHD’09) when Clinton honoured the Little Rock Nine with the Congressional Gold Medal.
Admission: 10$ (appetizers will be provided)
5.
Conférence à Gatineau: L’histoire des Noirs au Canada
Mardi 17 février 2015, de 19 h à 20 h 30
Bibliothèque Lucy-Faris, 115, rue Principale,Gatineau, QC
Conférence : L’histoire des Noirs au Canada : survol de personnages fascinants. Saviez-vous qu’une des dix provinces canadiennes a été fondée par un immigrant noir? Saviez-vous que la personne qui a fait les premiers contacts avec les Amérindiens lors du voyage inaugural de Samuel de Champlain était un Africain polyglotte? Il y a tant à découvrir au sujet de l’apport des afro-descendantas dans l’histoire du Canada!
Entrée : 3 $ Inscription requise. Conférencière : Rachel Décoste, blogueuse au Huffington Post.
6.
Bilingual Talk @ Ottawa Public Library on the Legacy of Mandela
Thursday, February 19, 2015
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Auditorium, Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street (Metcalfe/Laurier)
Bilingual Talk on the Legacy of Mandela: “10 Key Lessons of a Life of Personal Achievement and Refinement”. SPEAKER: Adler Aristide. While a tribute to Nelson Mandela, this talk presents an active reflection and a unique perspective on the lessons from Mandela’s life and the applicability of those lessons to our own conduct and choices as individuals. The exposé has consistently received strong reviews from audiences for being a “moving”, “thought-provoking”, and “action-oriented” experience for people of all ages. The talk will be followed by an interactive exchange with the audience through a Question and Answer period.
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Twitter Chat: intersections between violence against women and anti-black racism
Friday, February 20, 2015
12pm-1pm EST
ONLINE (social media – twitter)
Organized by Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW) & Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa (SASC)
Join OCTEVAW and SASC for a twitter chat on the intersections between violence against women and anti-black racism
#EndVAWandRacism @OCTEVAW @SASCOttawa
8.
The Artistic Showcase @ Pressed
Friday, February 20, 7:00pm
Pressed, 750 Gladstone, Ottawa, Ontario K1R 6X5
The Artistic Showcase ft. Falana, Kyra Shaughnessy, Amal El-Mohtar, Special Guests, a group of diverse, devoted and brilliant artists hailing from Toronto and Montreal, as right here in Ottawa! There will be music, there will be award-winning poetry, there will be many languages spoken and many emotions felt. Join us for an evening of creativity, community and luminosity, as we celebrate and receive the talents of featured artists: FALANA (www.falanamusic.com), KYRA SHAUGHNESSY (www.kyras.net), AMAL EL-MOHTAR (www.amalelmohtar.com) and Special Guest artist TARIQ AMERY (with friends). Admission: $10
9.
CONCERT: Jazz on Spark
Friday, February 20, 2015,7:30pm
Christ Church Cathedral Ottawa, 414 Sparks Street.
CONCERT: Jazz on Sparks. In honour of Black History Month, Cathedral Arts is pleased to present “Jazz on Sparks” on Fri Feb 20 at 7:30pm, featuring stellar performances by Juno Award nominee Denzal Sinclaire (vocals and percussion), Mark Ferguson (piano), and John Geggie (bass).
Tickets ($80 reserved, includes $35 tax receipt; $35 general; $12 student) are available at the Cathedral Arts Box Office, 439 Queen Street (Sun noon-1pm; Mon 11am-1pm; Tues & Thurs 10am-1pm); by calling (613) 567-1787; at Leading Note (2-370 Elgin Street); at Compact Music (785 ½ Bank Street); or online at https://www.cathedralarts.ca/
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OUR HEALTH MATTERS. Black History Month- Speaker Series
Friday, February 20, 2015,6:30pm
330 Kent St- The Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch
The Canadian Diabetes Association – Ottawa in partnership with Black Ottawa Business Network Social Group will be holding “The Spectrum-Speaker Series” in celebration of Black History Month. This evening will feature educational speakers presenting on health, nutrition & body movement geared to the black community, business & social networking , silent auction, Afro Caribbean dance & poetry. Also featuring an exclusive exhibit of medical pioneers of African descent. MC: Sarah Onyango. SPEAKERS: Health Educator: TBA; Nutrition Educator: Lydia Nyarko; Body Movement Educator: Tarrah Mauricette (Caribbean Fit Fete).
Light refreshments will be served. Prizes & Surprises. 100% of the proceeds will be going directly to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Sponsorship & vendor opportunities available.
Tickets $ 15. For more information contact: Sarah Culley, Mission Funding Coordinator, Canadian Diabetes Association, Eastern Ontario Region T: (613) 688-5939 F: (613) 521-3667 / Sophia Jacob, Founder, Black Ottawa Business Network Social Group info@ blackottawabusinessnetwork.ca www.blackottawabusinessnetwork.ca / www.twitter.com/BlackOttawaBiz /www.facebook.com/ blackottawabusinessnetwork.sg 613-282-2922
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Soirée Canada-Cameroun
Vendredi 20 février 2015, de 18 h à minuit
Cégep de l’Outaouais, 333, boulevard de la Cité-des-Jeunes
Gatineau, QC
Une soirée chaude en plein mois de février pour présenter et soutenir les activités de coopération internationale de l’organisme Éduc. Enfance International.
18 h : Spécialités africaines à déguster et kiosques d’art africain; 20 h : Spectacles d’artistes variés (danse, chant et musique); 22 h : Soirée dansante; Vidéo présentant les projets d’Éduc. Enfance International.
Entrée : 15 $. Renseignements : Josée Gorman, 819 962-6240 oujogorman78@hotmail.com; Étienne Owona,819 665-7155. Présentée par Éduc. Enfance International
