Past Events
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Nov19
NGOs and the UNITED NATIONS: CONNECTIONS and IMPACT
November 19th 2010
Unitarian Universalist Church 603 Wellington Crescent
AN INVITATION TO A PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION ON THE TOPIC “NGOs and the UNITED NATIONS: CONNECTIONS and IMPACT” Unitarian Universalist Church 603 Wellington Crescent 2:00 – 4:00 Saturday November 20, 2010 Guest Speaker: Bruce Knotts, Executive Director, Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office
Prior to joining the US Department of State in 1984, Bruce Knotts worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia, and on both commercial and government projects in Saudi Arabia and Somalia. He had diplomatic assignments in Greece, Zambia, India, Pakistan, Kenya, Sudan, and The Gambia where he was Deputy Chief of Mission. He has used this background of experience to enhance the presence of the UU in contacts with UN Agencies since his appointment as Executive Director in 2008.
Bruce has also had experience as a consultant to non-profit organizations regarding issues such as: fundraising , human rights advocacy, project management and public policy advocacy.
The Unitarian Universalist Church, like many other churches and NGOs, maintains an Office in New York, near UN headquarters. There is active collaboration among these groups so that a united front can be presented to promote common causes. For example, Bruce chairs both the UN NGO Committee on Human Rights and the Faith and Ethics Network for the International Criminal Court. In addition to his involvement with NGOs, Bruce is also a member of the Council of Organizations of UNA/USA which is a counterpart to UNA Canada.
Focal points of his presentation will include: An overview of the relationship between NGOs and UN Agencies and Governments; Examples of Unitarian Universalist experience in relating to UN Agencies ;and Collaboration among NGOs
Admission is Free: Pre-registration is not necessary; however, a call to Kris Breckman, 832-5910, will be appreciated so we can plan for the number of people attending.
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Nov11
Menno Simons College - 20th Anniversary Celebration.
November 11th 2010
West End Cultural Centre
Menno Simons College would like to invite you to our 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Who: All past and present Alumni, Students, Faculty, MSC supporters (Community organizations, spouses etc.) What: A Celebration of MSC’s Past, Present and Future
Agenda: 7:15 Welcome Reception, Entertainment by Papa Mambo 8:00 Program: Past, Present, Future 8:45 Entertainment by Keith and Renee
Appetizers and refreshments will be served.
Various images will be displayed on a screen in a continuous loop throughout the evening in a side room to be viewed at your leisure.
Tickets are $20 and $10 for students/reduced income and will be sold through the front desk at MSC.
Hope to see you there!
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Nov8
Lunch and Learn - Terence Sibanda
November 8th 2010
MCIC offices - 302-280 Smith Street
Terence Sibanda, from Zimbabwe who is in Canada through MCC’s International Volunteer Exchange Program, working with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in Winnipeg. Begins at noon.
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Nov4
Global Justice Film Festival 2010
November 4th 2010 – November 5th 2010
West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave and University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s annual Global Justice Film Festival returns for its eight year, bringing international and locally-produced films focused on issues of global justice, inequality and poverty to Manitoban audiences.
This year’s program includes the award-winning and highly acclaimed Youssou N’Dour: I Bring What I Love, a film about the Senegalese singer, actor and peace activist Youssou N’Dour, which shows on Friday, November 5 at the West End Cultural Centre. Clear-Vox, an African band, will perform before and after the film. Saturday, November 6, starting at 9:00am, more Canadian and international films will be shown at the University of Winnipeg.
Friday, November 5 2010 “Youssou N’dour: I Bring What I Love” with music from Clear-Vox West End Cultural Centre, 586 Ellice Ave. Doors open at 7:00pm. Showing at 7:30pm
Saturday, November 6 2010 Global Justice Film Festival Screenings University of Winnipeg, 515 Portage Ave. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday evening: $10 advance, $12 at the door ($5 for students/low income) Saturday: $10 advance, $12 at the door ($6 for students/low income).
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Nov3
Climate Change & Food Security Discussion
November 3rd 2010
The Marquis Project’s Worldly Goods Shop- 912 Rosser Avenue
In a world where almost 1 billion people go to bed hungry every day, climate change poses a serious added threat to food security in the developing world. The general public is invited to attend a dynamic discussion on the impacts of climate change on our current global food crisis on Thursday, November 4th from 7-9 pm at The Marquis Projects’ Worldly Goods Shop on 912 Rosser Avenue. Carol Thiessen and Terence Sibanda will discuss the threat posed by climate change on those most at risk of hunger, and show ways that Canadian Foodgrains Bank is responding to these needs, with a particular focus on Zimbabwe. They will also discuss how Canadian government policy could make a positive difference in the lives of food insecure people around the world. Carol Thiessen is a public policy advisor for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, with a particular focus on climate change and hunger. Terence Sibanda is a youth intern from Zimbabwe serving at the Canadian Foodgrains Bank for a one-year term. This speaker session is the second of a three part series hosted by The Marquis Project and is supported through funding by the Brandon Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation and Neighbourhoods Alive!
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Oct27
Lunch and Learn - Duncan Farthing-Nicol
October 27th 2010
MCIC offices - 302-280 Smith Street
Duncan Farthing-Nicol, a University of Manitoba student who spent the summer in Ghana working with Engineers Without Borders will report on his experiences. Begins at noon.
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Oct26
Lunch and Learn - Sandra Quinteros
October 26th 2010
MCIC offices - 302-280 Smith Street
Sandra Quinteros from El Salvador works for Lutheran World Relief on community economic development, with an emphasis on gender & development. Begins at noon.
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Oct15
100 Mile Meal - A Manitoba Feast
October 15th 2010
St. Mary's Road United Church
4:30 pm: Family Friendly First Sitting, with foods a toddler will enjoy as well as the rest of the family.
7:00 pm: Eat at a leisurely pace and take time to savour the flavours of homecooked and grown Manitoba delicacies including, Grain fed Pork, Maple glazed roasted vegetables, bumbleberry crisp, Cavena Nuda salad, and more!
Tickets: 20.00 for adults, 7.00 for children ages 5 - 12, Free for children 5 and under
View displays on the food production and local alternatives here in our community, play an interactive game, shop for locally made market items and enjoy the inspiring locally made film ‘And This is my Garden’ by Katarina Steinhoffer.
Hope you can join us for this educational, fun, feast at St. Mary’s Road United.
For more information call Nancy Blokland 204 233 9752 or email
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Sep23
Shop Outside the Box, Ethical Purchasing Expo
September 23rd 2010
Manitoba Hydro, 371 Portage Ave.
8:00am - 3:00pm
Shop Outside the Box will give Winnipeggers the opportunity to become better acquainted with local businesses that invest in improving their communities. The Expo will feature a wide variety of venders that support socially responsible principles such as worker and community ownership, fair trade, environmental sustainability, local employment, organic products and locally-produced goods.
Those who attend with have a chance to sample fair trade coffee at 10:15am (coffee break time). There will also be a fair trade chocolate tasting event at Noon. Vendors will be open all day.
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Sep17
Fair Trade Fair at the Harvest Moon Festival
September 17th 2010 – September 17th 2010
Clearwater, Manitoba
The 9th annual Harvest Moon Festival in Clearwater, Manitoba will be held from September 17th-19th. It is a celebration of vibrant rural communities, healthy food and environment, and equitable and just societies. One way that the Festival helps to promote just and fair trade is through the Fair Trade Fair, which will run from 10am-4pm on Saturday, September 18th. The Fair will showcase both internationally and locally-produced goods such as crafts and foods, giving festival participants an opportunity to support artisans and other producers both here and abroad, while raising awareness about the importance of these consumer choices. Vendors this year will include Ten Thousand Villages, The Marquis Project, Arbutus Clothing, Inti Pacha, and various local handicrafts. See more about the Fair and the vendors here.
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