PAST EVENTS IN EDMONTON
Rwanda, Sudan and Darfur: Their History and the Reasons Why
October 22nd, 2009
When: October 22nd, 2009 (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Where: University of Alberta, Telus TI 12
Contact: ccobb@standcanada.org
Information:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143730128210&ref=search&sid=13603796.3889885236..1
Come out and listen to Dr. Lucian Niemeyer, an acclaimed photographer holding a PhD in Political Science. His major works include
Chesapeake County and two more recent books,
Africa, The Holocausts of Rwanda and Sudan, nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and
Darfur. Dr. Niemeyer has done extensive studies on Africa and the causes of the genocides that have occurred.
Cost: By Donation
Simulated refugee camp and Walk/Rally for Darfur
May 2nd, 2009
When: May 2nd, 2009 (see info below)
Where: Grant MacEwan College, End of Steel Park, & the Legislative Grounds
Contact: walkfordarfurclub@macewan.ca
A group of Grant MacEwan students is walking to local high schools every day from
April 26 - May 2, surviving on meals of rice and beans and living in tents which they have set up at Grant MacEwan College to represent a Darfuri refugee camp.
Watch an
interview on CTV with two of the students.
The students hope that their actions make people stand up and do something about the atrocities in Darfur, Sudan.
The walks throughout the week will culminate in a
Walk for Darfur on May 2 at 12:00 pm starting at End of Steel Park (103 Street and 86 Avenue).
There will be a
Rally at 2:00 pm at the Legislative Grounds.
Busk for Darfur
May 2nd, 2009
When: May 2nd, 2009 (12:00 pm - 2:00 pm)
Where: Whyte Avenue & Jasper Avenue
Contact: Contact Luke at musicisaweapon@hotmail.com or 780-965-2110
During the 'Walk for Darfur,' musicians will line the streets. Whyte Ave. and Jasper Ave. will be filled with buskers, raising funds for relief efforts in Darfur and raising awareness about the crisis.
Money raised will go to War Child Canada and will help with relief efforts in Darfur.
Genocide in Darfur: On Canada's Watch
February 3rd, 2009
When: February 3rd, 2009 (11:00 am - 12:20 pm)
Where: University of Alberta, North Campus, Students' Union Bldg., Dinwoodie Lounge
Information:
http://www.international.ualberta.ca/globaled/iweek.cfm
The Sudanese government’s brutal five-year-old counter-insurgency campaign in Darfur is often called the first genocide of the 21st century. It has left hundreds of thousands dead, millions displaced and too many rapes to be counted. The World Food Programme estimates that 3.6 million people in Sudan require food assistance as a result of the conflicts in Darfur and in southern Sudan and delivery of food aid has been obstructed by attacks from government militias and bandits. The few peacekeepers on the ground are understaffed and face obstructions by the Sudanese government. Despite this, there has been little discussion in this country on how Canada can help Darfur. Join experts to discuss what Canada can do to stop the killing.
This event will feature the following speakers:
Dr. Acol Dor - MD and survivor of the atrocities in South Sudan; co-chair of Canadians Against Slavery and Torture in Sudan (C.A.S.T.S.)
Edward Akuffo - doctoral candidate in International Relations with the Department of Political Science
Dr. Tom Keating - professor of International Relations and a Canadian foreign policy expert
The discussion will be moderated by
Avinash Nanda from Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (STAND).
Lack of Resources in Refugee Camps
February 3rd, 2009
When: February 3rd, 2009 (10:00 am - 10:50 am)
Where: University of Alberta, North Campus, International House, Meeting room
Information:
http://www.international.ualberta.ca/globaled/iweek.cfm
Refugee camps around the world suffer from a severe lack of resources: from basic needs such as food to the desire to receive a university education. Attend a panel discussion with student refugees as they share their first-hand stories and opinions about life in the camps.
This event will feature presentations by
Kayla Atkey,
Nabiha Nur Ossobleh, and
Aditya Rio.
International Day of Peace event
September 21st, 2008
When: September 21st, 2008 (4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
Where: City Hall
Gathering at City Hall.
