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Past Calendar Events
Oxfam Workshop Jan 11/2006 When: January 11 @ 6:30 PMWhere: International Centre (172 HUB International) What: Info about an upcoming fashion show, the Prosperity Cheque campaign, and the answers to any questions you have about Oxfam. SAGA Meeting Jan 12/2006 When: January 12 @ 5:15 PMWhere: Tory Building Rm 1-92 What: Our latest madness revealed plus any ideas you want to add. Please bring some spare change, non-perishable food items and/or crayons. Democracy is Sexy Candidates’ Forum Jan 16/2006 When: Doors 7 PM, Formal Q&A 8-9 PMWhere: Red Star Pub (10534 Jasper Avenue) What: Candidates from the Conservatives, Greens, Liberals and NDP will be present. Ask them about your issues, about your needs, about your aspirations; and bring a friend (or five)... democracy is always sexier in groups. www.democracyissexxy.ca Free Movie: 'Lord of War' starring Nicholas Cage Jan 18/2006 When: January 18 @ 7 PMWhere: Business Building, Room 1-5 What: Hosted by Amnesty International and Oxfam: FREE screening of 'Lord of War' and a presentation about the Control Arms Campaign. Every minute 1 person dies from armed violence - it's time to demand a Global Arms Trade Treaty. www.controlarms.org and Amnesty International Website Int'l Week Opening Ceremonies Jan 27/2006 Procession with 9ft candles and flags from 11:30 to noon. Volunteers still needed!(Please come it is only 30 minutes and you can make a lot of noise and cause a scene.) When: January 27 @ Noon - 1 PM Where: SUB Stage What: Sweatshop-free Fashion Show, Breakdancers, Capoeria, Bollywood Dancers, and a Fair Trade Fair International Week Program Guide Water Awareness Campaign Jan 30 - Feb 1/2006 When: January 30 - February 1Where: Booth in SUB What: Learn about the negative effects of water privatization and how clean water is a fundamental human right that too many never experience. Also check out the "Water Monsters!!" Hosted By Ignite, Earth Water, KAIROS, and Development and Peace. Speak Silence! 24 Hour Vow of Silence! What: Presented by Journalists for Human Rights: JHR members and supporters will take a vow of silence for 24 hours in recognition of those whose voices are silenced by their abuses. The goal of Speak Silence is to raise awareness about human rights abuses and motivate victims to speak out. If you want to take the vow, go to www.speaksilence.com to register and get pledges from friends, family, and formidable foes. (Hey, humans rights are Universal, everybody deserves them - no exceptions) Student Grps 4 Social Justice Meeting Where: Rm 420 SUB Human Rights in Tibet Feb 9/2006 When: February 9 @ 5 PMWhere: Humanities Centre 2-12 What: Hosted by Amnesty International: Video on Human Rights abuses in Tibet. Tibet has been rated as one of the worst areas in the world for civil liberties and political rights. Tangoed Up in Malawi Feb 10/2006 When: February 10 @ 7 PM (90 min of Formal Instruction followed by dancing till 10)Where: Dinwoodie Lounge, SUB What: Hosted by WUSC: World class tango instructor, Vince Davis, will be leading a group tango lesson with 100% of profits going to buy bike ambulances for HIV/AIDS patients in Malawi. Snacks are available: so bring a friend and/or a sweetie cause love will be in the air and you don't want to miss out. Tickets Available for $10 at APIRG (North side of HUB Mall, near Cookies by George) Click for more info on Bike For AIDS Former Head of the Rwandan Parliament: Joseph Sebarenzi Feb 10/2006 When: February 10 @ 6 PMWhere: Grant MacEwan Haar Theatre What: Joseph Sebarenzi has endured a tragedy most of us cannot fathom. He has lost both parents, seven siblings, and countless members of his family in the Rwandan genocide of 1994. Yet years later as head of the Rwandan Parliament, he used his powerful position not for revenge, but for peace and reconciliation. Tickets Available: $6 for Staff/Students and $9 for Public, from any SA MacEwn office or visit www.macewan.ca/sa for more info Note: If you know nothing about the Rwandan Genocide please watch Hotel Rwanda or read Shake Hands With the Devil because we should never ever forget that 800 000 HUMAN BEINGS died in just 100 days... and the world did nothing !! Floetry Night: A Celebration of Black History Month Feb 10/2006 When: February 10 @ 6 PMWhere: Humanities Lecture Theatre 1 (North of HUB Mall on Saskatchewan Drive) What: Presented by The Kamit African Caribbean Society: open mic/floetry, a step performance, and readings from the critically acclaimed play RIOT by African-Canadian playwright Andrew Moodie Revolutionary Speaker Series: Where: Myer Horowitz Theatre, SUB What: Wade Davis is an Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society, and was named one of the Explorers of the Millennium. Equipped with a Harvard PhD in ethnobotany he has traveled all over the world has warranted the description of him as a real-life Indiana Jones. His lecture focuses on the massive destruction of biological and cultural diversity in the Amazon; and the economic, ecological, and spiritual consequences of the loss of biodiversity. His lecture presentations, illustrated by exquisite photographs, are a wild and moving celebration of the wonder of humanity. Advance tickets $10 for students, $12 for public ($12/$14 at the door). Tickets available at Ticketmaster (www.ticketmaster.com), U of A campus information desks located in SUB, HUB, CAB, and ETLC, Blackbyrd Myoozik, and Earth's General Store. www.revolutionaryspeakers.com SAGA Takes The Turtle Feb 17/2006 When: February 17Where: The Thirsty Turtle, 10439 - 82 Avenue What: Celebrate the start of Reading Week by fighting poverty with your favourite new group on campus. SAGA will be on Whyte Ave where drinks will be plenty, food will be yummy, and fun times shall be had by all. The Thirsty Turtle will be generously donating partial proceeds from the night to our AIDS Education Project; so come out and spread the love!! Tickets Available from SAGA (Includes one free drink and a contest!!) Landmine Awareness Week For a full listing of events, click ALBERTA at www.minesactioncanada.orgWords on Weapons Feb 27/2006 When: February 27 @ 3-4:30 PMWhere: U of A International Centre, Meeting Room, 172 Hub Mall What: Amnesty International and Oxfam will be hosting a discussion on the issue of small arms control and landmines. Joined by guest speaker from Colombia, Maria Clara Ucros. Act Now for a Mine-free World! No reservations. No exceptions. No loopholes. No excuses! More info contact edmonton@dangermines.ca or www.minesactioncanada.org Think Tank: SAGA Meeting Feb 28/2006 When: Tuesday, February 28 @ 5 PMWhere: Education Bldg, Rm 106 What: Forget the typical image of a meeting... THIS IS GONNA BE A PARTY!! SAGA presents an explosion of ideas and chaos where there are no rules and creativity reigns supreme. Future shirts and events are going to be designed; so bring your crazy ideas, your colouring books and your Crayolas cause thinking caps are going to be used when we change the attitudes surrounding poverty. Please bring music, snacks, and edible friends mm :-) Engineers Without Borders Day Feb 28/2006 When: Feb 28 From 4 AM till 10 PMWhere: QUAD, ECOS Community Garden, and more What: Many people assume that those living in poverty are lazy, sad, sitting around waiting for handouts, and unable to help themselves. In reality, they are incredibly innovative, hard working people doing their best to get out of poverty and are kept from doing so in part by negative stereotypes and institutional barriers. To inform the public and to break stereotypes, many students around campus are spending 16 hrs engaged in a day typical for rural Ghanaian men and women. This work will be based on the experience of EWB volunteers who have returned from Ghana and will include activities like carrying water, farming at the ECOS community garden, collecting firewood, walking/biking 10km to get to/from classes!! Engineers Without Borders Website We're Acting NOW!! Four Perspectives on the Landmine Crisis Mar 1/2006 When: Guest speakers Mar 1, 7-9 PM; Awareness Week Feb 27 - Mar 5Where: Humanities Centre Lecture Theatre 3 What: Free event hosted by the Global Education Program, U of A International... Four individuals, involved in mine action in Azerbaijan, Bosnia, Edmonton and internationally will share their experiences in survivor assistance, demining, advocacy, and research on the effect of landmines on animals. Based on their personal exposure to the issue, speakers will discuss ways of moving forward in resolving the problem of antipersonnel landmines once and for all. Act Now for a Mine-free World! No reservations. No exceptions. No loopholes. No excuses! More info contact edmonton@dangermines.ca or www.minesactioncanada.org "Disarm" Film Screening Mar 3/2006 When: Thursday March 2 from 7 - 8:30 PMWhere: Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square What: “When peace comes there are going to be massive casualties…” A powerful look into the way landmines continue to affect our globe, despite a nearly universal ban on the weapon. Tix $8/$6 students & seniors. Proceeds to mine ban advocacy. Act Now for a Mine-free World! No reservations. No exceptions. No loopholes. No excuses! More info contact edmonton@dangermines.ca or www.minesactioncanada.org Spotlight on a Massacre: 10 Films Against 100 Million Mines Mar 3/2006 When: March 3 from 7-10 PMWhere: Black Dog Underdog Lounge, 10425 Whyte Ave What: A moving compilation by 10 filmmakers demonstrating the impact of landmines. Act Now for a Mine-free World! No reservations. No exceptions. No loopholes. No excuses! More info contact edmonton@dangermines.ca or www.minesactioncanada.org Speak Out on Poverty Mar 3/2006 When: March 3 from 4-6 PMWhere: Education South 129 What: Hosted by Engineers Without Borders: Speakers ranging from teachers to students to everyday people will talk their experiences living/working with people in poverty within developing countries. Come out and hear their amazing stories!! Whose Reality Counts? Perspectives on Poverty in Canada Where: Humanities Centre Lecture Theatre 3 What: Who is Poverty??? This question and more will be addressed in a panel discussion/interactive thought sessions featuring students, a prof, a lawyer, the media, and leader of the Alberta Liberals: Kevin Taft. Presented by: Student Groups for Social Justice (which includes SAGA!!) Sierra Leone Info Session Mar 08/2006 When: March 8 Time: 5:30 PM-6:30 PMWhere: Education Bldg, Room 165 What: Info Session for students interested in SAGA's upcoming trip to Sierra Leone this summer. Will include a guest speaker with former experience in Sierra Leone. Note: Anyone even slightly interested in coming please contact me and please, please, please do some research about Sierra Leone. It will be amazing, but it will not be an all-inclusive in Cancun. Foreign Affairs Travel Report For Sierra Leone. Silent Auction/ Coffee House Mar 10/2006 When: March 10 @ 7 PMWhere: Newman Centre, St. Joseph's College What: Hosted By Ignite (the social justice group at St. Joe's): Silence! Hear The Children is a Silent Auction/Coffee House with live Latin dance and music. They will be great items and all proceeds will go to a school for disabled children in Argentina. SAGA General Meeting: Sierra Leone Trip Mar 16/2006 When: Thursday March 16 @ 5 PMWhere: Education Bldg, Rm 165 What: SAGA General Meeting, but we will mostly talk about the trip to Sierra Leone. There has been a new twist as the trip is eligible for a $3000 grant, so we will discuss that. But please bring other fundraising ideas as well. Everyone who attends and wears a SAGA shirt will get a free SAGA Button!! Ribbon Rouge Mar 17/2006 When: Friday March 17 @ 6:30 PMWhere: Dinwoodie Lounge in SUB What: Organized by the Kamit African Caribbean Society: An evening of fashion, arts, and jazz with silent auction to raise funds for AIDS relief in Africa. All funds are going to the Stephan Lewis Foundation and tickets are available from all SU Info Booths: General Admission: $15; Students: $10 More info at kacs@ualberta.ca Free Event: Canada's Role in Afghanistan Mar 22/2006 When: Wed March 22, 12 to 2 PMWhere: Law Centre Room 237 What: Panel presentation featuring: David Sproule, Canadian Ambassador to Afghanistan (U of Alberta BA Honours 1978, LLB 1981); Philip Baker, Director General, Asia Branch, Canadian International Development Agency; and Lieutenant-Colonel John Wates, Canadian Expeditionary Force Command, Canadian Forces Sponsored by University of Alberta Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and University of Alberta International 2nd Annual: Etiquette Dinner and Silent Auction Mar 24/2006 When: Friday March 24 at 6:30PMWhere: U of A Faculty Club What: Organised by Golden Key International: This effort will be to raise money for the Center for Women and Child Health in Bangladesh. There will be a sumptuous meal, a Bangladeshi dance group, a lesson in formal etiquette, and an amazing silent auction featuring dozens of spectacular items!! The items include 2 Princeton Review discount coupons; each worth 50% off of any prep course. (That's around $800 off for an MCAT prep course!) Tickets are $30 and includes all of the above. More info at jb17@ualberta.ca Free Event: International Awareness Afternoon Mar 25/2006 When: Saturday March 25, 1 to 4Where: MBA Lounge and classrooms in Business Building What: Organized by AIESEC: A free event featuring Interactive Learning Sessions to increase your awareness of international issues. Campus groups such as Amnesty Int'l, Engineers Without Borders, and NetImpact will be presenting fun and exciting activities that will shake up your view of the world. There will also be a World Cafe-style discussion to really get your brains percolating!! Get Up!! Stand Up!! Amnesty Int'l Benefit Concert Apr 1/2006 When: Saturday April 1; doors open at 7:30PM, party till 1 AMWhere: Powerplant What: Join Amnesty International and many great local bands as they rock the campus bar until the wee hours of the morning. The bands include: Toxin, Chyshuga, The Omega Theory, Line of Sight, The Goods, Illfit Outfit, and The Getaway Band Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the doors. More info at www.ualberta.ca/~aiuofa Photo Gallery Stunt Contest Deadline Apr 1/2006 Win a Free SAGA Hoodie!!Just take a picture of yourself wearing a SAGA t-shirt. You don't have to be doing a stunt; but the winner will be chosen based on the funniest submission. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Saturday night. Thank you. Click to go see the current Photo Gallery Africa Gets More Love: 30 000 Ways SAGA Creates Change Apr 6/2006 When: Thursday April 6 at 12:30 PMWhere: SUB Stage, in Students' Union Building What: SAGA celebrates its first year of existence by donating $10 000 to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Furthermore, the money will be tripled by matching funds through the federal government – resulting in a whopping $30 000!! The event will feature live entertainment, guest speakers, media coverage, and an underwear auction!! There is also another crazy SAGA idea, but we need your help… We want everybody who has ever bought a SAGA t-shirt to wear it on April 6th. It is a simple idea in the context of one person, but there are over 1500 SAGA t-shirts in the city and if everybody wore theirs on the same day it would send a powerful message that would resonate throughout the campus. SAGA t-shirts will also be on sale. For more info send an email to questions.saga@gmail.com Engineers Without Borders: Battle of the Bands Apr 6/2006 When: April 8th, 2006Where: at the U of A Powerplant What: The 1st annual EWB Battle of the Bands. -6 acts fight it out for bragging rights and a pile of prizes -Raffle draw for an electric guitar -Tickets only $5, available at EWB office, ticketmaster in SUB and at the door -Learn about development and get your rock on! Edmonton Earth Day! Apr 23/2006 When: April 23rd, 2006 From 12-6 PMWhere: Hawrelak Park What: Celebrate Earth Day with the whole family! From its humble beginnings in 1970, Earth Day has grown into the largest single annual environmental initiative in the world. Edmonton Earth Day brings together ecological, peace, human & animal rights organizations, holistic health organizations as well as eco-friendly businesses in order to educate/inspire. Lots of kids activities, live entertainment, keynote speakers & body-friendly food fair make this one of Edmonton's best festivals, and Canada's largest Earth Day event! Fair Trade Film Fest: Presented by the Edmonton Small Press Association May 6/2006 When: Saturday May 6th, 2006; Noon till 6 PMWhere: Edmonton Room (Lower Level), Stanley Milner Library (Downtown) What: Three feature length films, plus other film shorts, a labour history poster exhibit (in the theatre foyer), and a small info-fair and marketplace. Free samples of fairly-traded coffee, tea & chocolate - yum! Admission by Donation (free to low-Income - no one turned away for lack of funds) Film Schedule & Brief Bios: ******************************** 12:00 pm (Noon) Walmart: The High Cost of Low Price (98 min.) This is a feature length documentary that uncovers a retail giant's assault on families and American values. The film dives into the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to fight a goliath... 1:45 pm Fair Trade Labelling Organizations International (14 min.) A great introduction to fair trade and the Max Havelaar Foundation, named after the 1860 novel character who inspired the concept of fair trade labelling and certification initiatives... 2:00 pm Stolen Childhoods (85 min.) This is the first feature documentary on global child labor ever produced. The film features stories of child labourers around the world, told in their own words. Shot in eight countries, the film includes slave and bonded labour footage never seen before... 3:30 pm After Cancun: Free Trade or Fair Trade (30 min.) This documentary features the Council of Canadians, giving a full 'behind the scenes' account of why the Trade Talks collapsed at Cancun, and contrasted with the views of Pierre Pettigrew (former Trade Minister). Also features reps from Transfair Canada; Cocoa Camino; and Peridar... 4:00 pm Buyer Be Fair: The Promise of Product Certification (60 min.) The Seattle World Trade Organization meetings and other trade gatherings have stirred powerful sentiment against globalization, but world trade is a juggernaut that will not be stopped. Is there a way to make free trade FAIR? Taking viewers around the world, this exquisitely photographed film explores how consumers and businesses can use the market to promote social justice and environmental sustainability through product labelling... "Buyer Be Fair will have a huge impact. It's moving, it's gorgeous, it's engaging, and the viewer feels empowered, not preached to." Frances Moore Lappé, author of "Diet for a Small Planet" and "Democracy's Edge" * Films completed at 5pm, InfoFair & Marketplace open until 6pm * Check out the ESPA website for full film bios & other info NO SWEAT FASHION SHOW May 7/2006 When: Sunday May 7th, 2006; doors open 7pm, show starts 7:30pmWhere: Meyer Horowitz Theatre, University of Alberta, Students' Union Building What: Jon Rivero and Cecilia Lee will be co-producing a NO SWEAT Fashion Show that features various performances such as Capoeira and Hip-Hop dancing, while also showcasing Edmonton’s local sweatshop-free designers. Tickets: $15 advance / $20 doors. Jon Rivero is a local influential hip-hop artist and talent and Cecilia Lee has been project managing a number of events for the past two years in the non-for-profit sector. Their combination of skills and unique meld of youth culture and global issues will create the hottest show in town! Check out the No Sweat Fashion Show Website Doctors and Derrieres May 16/2006 When: Tuesday May 16th, 2006; starts at 7pmWhere: Latitude 53 Gallery (10248 - 106 Street) What: Presented by International Health Initiatives by Medical Students (IHIMS): A fundraiser in which 40 paintings/drawings of nude medical students will be auctioned... that was not a typo. This "outrageous" event is designed to humanize doctors and symbolize the vulnerability in our modern world. Furthermore the proceeds will be used to send medical students to the developing world where they will volunteer in orphanages, assist in procedures, and teach HIV prevention. The Future of SAGA: Brainstorming Meeting May 27/2006 When: Saturday May 27th, 2006; At noonWhere: SUBSTAGE, Students' Union Building at U of A What: SAGA is being completely reinvented this summer and we want to hear your opinion. Our first year was amazing but the future of SAGA has the potential to make an even bigger difference against poverty. Therefore consider these upcoming months to be a giant brainstorming session because we just want to hear ideas, ideas, and more ideas. Consider it a brand-new fresh start and that we are starting a new club in September. I know it is kind of a crazy thought because our club will already have over 300 members and name recognition; but life needs a little craziness sometimes. Please also fill out SAGA's Comments Form and check out the main page for details of how to win prizes. Cost of Admission: An open mind and absolute respect for others. P.S. If you also brought some school supplies that would be cool because they can be carried with us to Africa in June and given to some kids who would really appreciate them. SAGA Brainstorming Meeting #2 July 8/2006 When: Saturday July 8th, 2006; At noonWhere: SUBSTAGE, Students' Union Building at U of A What: Meeting Number 2 - another chance for your genius to shine. If you can't make either meeting please fill out SAGA's Comments Form. Cost of Admission: An open mind and absolute respect for others. SAGA T-shirt Contest Deadline Aug 1/2006 "Moo" said the cow! "Oink" said the pig! "Woof" said the dog! "Baa" said the sheep! "Zonk" said the martian! "Ssss" said the snake! "They're Grreeaat!!" said tony the tiger!As you can obviously tell... everyone is eagerly anticipating the next SAGA T-shirt contest because it will be 5 months since the last election and members will have all summer to let their imaginations roam free. So start planning your design right now because you know what the goat will says if you don't..."Beh!" Click Here to see the Contest Rules and Past Designs SAGA Summer Meetings Aug 13-31/2006 When: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday of August starting Sunday August 13Time: Tues/Thurs @ 5 PM; Sun @ Noon Where: SUBSTAGE, Students' Union Building at U of A What: I want to meet SAGA Members and personally hear their thoughts and suggestions because it sucks trying to plan a long-term philosophy and business strategy for an organization when I barely know the people within it. SAGA just grew so quickly last year that most of you are strangers to me and at times I don't exactly know what direction most of you want and/or expect this club to take. I could just decide it all myself; but then I would be a dictator and that is not really one of my goals in life :-) Cost of Admission: A knock-knock joke First SAGA Meeting of School Year Sept 13/2006 When: Wednesday, September 13th @ 5 PMWhere: Education Bldg, Rm 165 What: Come check out the latest SAGA ideas including how you can volunteer locally, how you can volunteer internationally, and how you can help SAGA realistically raise over $50 000 by next September!! Everyone who attends will get a free Make Poverty History Band!! Splice of Life: A Genetically Modified Musical Sept 15/2006 When: Fri Sept 15th @ 7pm and Sat Sept 16th @ 2pm and 7pmWhere: Stanley Milner Library Theatre What: Join Flora - an undercover activist - as she journeys through the labs of biotech giants and makes some startling discoveries about genetic modification. Featuring the talents of: Geoff Berner, Ayla Brook, Rover Lai, Six favourites from the produce department, Five tap-dancing cloned sheep, Four mad scientists, Three Diggers, Two Biopirates, One swarm of killer bees and many more... Admission by donation. (Proceeds to the Fight Genetically Altered Food Fund.) Sponsored by APIRG, Biofreedom, CJSR, SEE Magazine, and the Edmonton Public Library The Limits of Global Governance Sept 18/2006 When: Monday Sept 18 @ 5 - 6:30 PMWhere: Telus Centre Room 217 What: The University of Alberta Model UN (UAMUN) invites you to a lecture by Dr. Jim Whitman on the topic of The Limits of Global Governance: The Role of the UN in International Conflict. He teaches in the Department of Peace at the University of Bradford, UK and is interested in the role of the UN in International Conflict as well as humanitarian assistance and intervention. There will be refreshments provided afterwards and admission is $5. Engineers Without Borders: Kick-off Logistics Meeting Sept 20/2006 When: Wednesday Sept 20 @ 5:15 PMWhere: Colt Design Lab, Second Floor ETLC What: These logistics meetings are where the actual planning of EWB events and initiatives takes place. If you want to contribute to what the UofA EWB chapter is doing this is the place to start. Directors will also be selected at this first meeting so anyone who wants to help out a little more by taking charge of a small project or initiative should definitely be there. For more information visit the national website: www.ewb.ca and the local website www.ualberta.ewb.ca Formal Launch of "Unveiling Africa" Sept 22/2006 When: Friday September 22nd, 2006; 6 - 7:30 pmWhere: International House Meeting Room, UofA (8801-111 Street) What: The African Students Union of the University of Alberta presents "Unveiling Africa." A project that focuses on education and empowerment of youths while educating the public about the african continent so as to make a difference on the global scene. Featuring African dance and songs. Refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Expressions: The Grand Finale of Unveiling AfricaSept 22/2006 When: Saturday September 23nd, 2006Where: Dinwoodie Lounge, Second Floor if SUB, UofA What: Featuring dance, fashion show, arts exhibition, mini food festival, and guest speaker Philip Emeagwali (voted greatest scientist of African descent). Also featuring Phil Okeke-Ihejirika (University of Alberta); Elizabeth Smythe (Concordia University College Of Alberta); and Malcolm Azania (Writer, Educator and Activist Tickets: $20 from CAB and HUB (students $15). Call 707-3501 or 885-5090 for more info. Swahili Lessons Intro Sept 23/2006 When: Saturday, September 23th @ NoonWhere: Cafeteria at The Organic Roots Market (8225-112 Street) What: Curious about learning Swahili?? Then come to this informal meeting as we will give you all the juicy details and discuss how best to approach this fantastic idea. The meeting is free and open to everybody; but bring your tummy cause Organic Roots has lots of tasty treats!! Note: Also afterwards Alex is going to be staying behind and discussing ideas about SAGA's Future if anyone is interested in showing up. (Approximately 12:30 PM) International Development Cafe Sept 25/2006 When: Monday September 25nd, 2006; 7 PMWhere: Remedy's Cafe (8631-109 Street) What: Engineers Without Borders presents: The Brand New "ID Cafe". A place for in-depth discussion of interesting topics relevant to international development and EWB's work overseas and in Canada. All are welcome!! Each week there will be a new topic that will complement EWB's Members Education workshops. Topic 1 is The African Brain Drain. It is a tie to the African Students Union's "Unveiling Africa" event. The guest speaker at this event, Philip Emeagwali, recently gave a speech "How do we reverse the brain drain?" We'll use this speech as a basis to discuss the brain drain from Africa, its implications for Africa, the relevancy of it to our aid work, and possible solutions - including those put forward by Emeagwali. Read the speech ahead of time here: http://emeagwali.com Meet Alex Sept 25-29/2006 When: Monday Sept 25 to Friday Sept 29Where: Knowledge Common Study Hall (Room B-05D, B-05F, or B-05G) Time: M: 3-6PM, T: 12-2 PM & 5-6PM, W: 3-5PM, R: 11-2PM, F: 12-2PM What: Presented by Alex: I am holding meetings every day of next week. It is not like I have a fetish for meetings or something - I actually hate them. But what I do want to do is personally meet as many SAGA members face-to-face as possible and have real conversations with them. You can also tell me which volunteer jobs you want to sign up for, what you like about SAGA, what you hate about SAGA, and we can talk about where you want this club to go. The meetings are held every day so nobody is excluded by scheduling conflicts; but I obviously don’t expect you to attend all of them. I will though and it will probably take up most of my week; but I figure in the long run it will save me lots and lots of time and give me needed sleep. Please read the The Future of SAGA for my thoughts. "Breaking the Cycle of Poverty" by George Roter Sept 27/2006 When: Wednesday September 27th, 2006; @ 5:30 PMWhere: ETLC at University of Alberta What: Engineers Without Borders presents: George Roter - the co-founder and co-CEO of EWB. He is an inspiring speaker that has engaged audiences ranging from thousands of young passionate students to the ten advisors on Canada's foreign development assistance for the Governor General and Prime Minister of Canada! George was recognized last year as one of Canada's "top 40 under 40" for his success in co founding one the fastest growing, internationallly recognized Human Development NGO's. For more information visit the national website: www.ewb.ca and the local website www.ualberta.ewb.ca SGSJ Meeting: Topic STAND UP Oct 2/2006 When: Monday October 2 @ 5:30 PMWhere: SUBstage, University of Alberta What: Student Groups For Social Justice, the coalition on campus, is going to discuss and plan events for the upcoming STAND UP Guinness World Record attempt on October 15th-16th. Open everyone except evil leprechauns. For more information visit the STAND UP webiste. SAGA Meeting Oct 3/2006 When: Tuesday, October 3rd @ 5 PMWhere: Humanities Bldg, Rm 2-41 What: The world is what we make out of it. This is your chance to step up and make a difference. (But it is not all that serious in SAGA-land... I'm bringing some gummy bears.) Bonus: Everyone who attends will get a FREE Make Poverty History Band!! EWB High School Outreach Info Session Oct 4/2006 When: Wednesday October 4th, 2006; @ 5:15 PMWhere: ETLC Building in Colt Design Lab (2nd Floor) What: Learn how you can get involved and connected with your local community by running an interactive game-filled workshop designed to teach younger students about the issues surrounding sustainable international development. More info can be found at the following website. Eonfire's Fall Forum on Social Entrepreneurship Oct 5/2006 When: Thursday October 5th, 2006; 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMWhere: Business Building, 4th Floor MBA Lounge What: "Eonfire - Social Entrepreneur's Network" is hosting two fantastic keynote speakers: Mayor Stephen Mandel and Pernille Ironside. Pernille Ironside is a passionate University of Alberta Alumni who has dedicated her life to assisting people living in conflict-areas of Africa. After receiving her LLB and master's of law, Pernille began working with the UN and UNICEF on international human rights issues and launched major initiatives to improve protection of civilians and children in areas of conflict. Pernille is briefly returning home to Edmonton to receive the Alumni Horizon Award for her efforts in humanities and law. Stephen Mandel has served as Mayor of Edmonton since October 2004, leading a city of more than one million people and playing a large role in preserving Edmonton's status as not only a global environmental leader but a rich multicultural center. Mayor Mandel's interest in community involvement and volunteering is paired with over 30 years of business success as President of the Mandel Group. Join us as we learn how you can merge your passion, ideas, and education to create positive social change. YRAP Presents: The RestorAction Charity Gala Oct 7/ 2006 When: Saturday October 7th, 2006 @ 6pmWhere: Coast Edmonton Plaza (10155-105 Street) What: The RestorAction Charity Gala is a black-tie event with a gourmet four-course meal. In addition, a renowned live-band (Souljah Fyah) will be providing entertainment and a hilarious comedian (Lars Callieou) will be performing. Also, the ticket grants you VIP access with a drink to the after-party to be held at Edmonton’s ultrachic lounge: The Bank. Furthermore an exciting silent auction will include an $800 package at the Banff Springs Hotel & Jasper Park Lodge, Bungee Jumping Passes, Teeth Whitening Packages and more!! The purpose of the event is to raise funds to assist Streetlight, a grassroots organization stationed out of Tacloban City in the Philippines. This amazing organization provides shelter, food, education and activities to Street Children within the Philippines. Tickets: $65 (Proceeds to Streetlight) For more information visit RestorAction's and YRAP's websites. (Furthermore there are international volunteer opportunities for any SAGA Members interested in going to the Philippines next summer. Contact Alex for details.) IHMIS International Projects Oct 10/2006 When: Tuesday, October 10th @ noonWhere: Medical Science Bldg, Rm 6-28 What: International Healthcare Initiatives for Medical Students (IHIMS) presents: A info session on their projects overseas including work with Children's for Children's Future in Arusha, Tanzania. CCF is a non-profit, non-religious, non-governmental organization. It was founded by a group of Arusha residents in 1994 to address the needs of the ever-increasing numbers of children living on the streets of Arusha. Come check them out as they are looking for international volunteers (including those that aren't med students!) United Way Fundraiser Oct 13/2006 When: Tuesday, October 13th @ 7:30 PMWhere: Dinwoodie Lounge at UofA campus What: Graduate Students' Association and Students' Union presents: A concert featuring Trevor Tchir with Dave Simpson from Calgary. It is an all ages show and tickets are $10. To buy tickets - come to the GSA Offices in Room 206, North Power Plant. STAND UP Oct 15-16/2006 When: From Sunday October 15 @ 10AM to Monday October 16 @ 10AM (GMT)Where: All Around the World, Baby!!! What: STAND UP against global poverty. STAND UP for the Millennium Development Goals. Launched by the Millennium Campaign, STAND UP is an innovative and exciting challenge to set an official Guinness World Record - the greatest number of people ever to STAND UP Against Poverty and for the Millennium Development Goals - on October 15-16 2006. The purpose of this international action is to raise awareness of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to publicly demonstrate to policy makers the growing global support for the achievement of the MDGs and for the strengthening of development policies in both Northern and Southern countries. For more information visit the STAND UP website. International Development 101: Crazy Fun SAGA Workshops Oct 16/2006 When: Monday, October 16th @ 5:30 PMWhere: Alumni Room in SUB, (the glass bubble on the main floor) What: At SAGA we believe that learning about international issues doesn't have to boring. It should be fun, exciting and empowering!! Therefore SAGA is holding a series of interactive sessions this year called International Development 101: Crazy Fun Workshops. They are going to be designed towards an introductory level and they will be open to all. Please RSVP as space will fill up fast and we only have space for 30 people per session. Make Poverty History Day Oct 17/2006 When: Tuesday October 17 @ 10:50AM. Then later from 12:00-12:40PM at King'sWhere: QUAD at the UofA. Then later at King's University College (9125 50 Street) What: Watch some creative "street theatre" in the morning at the university; then catch a bus to King's to see city councilor Michael Phair proclaim the day - Make Poverty History Day for the city of Edmonton. He will also speak on poverty in Edmonton and what is being done to fight against poverty. The event will end with the words and music of Juno award artist Bill Bourne. Also watch around the university campus to see which building gets wrapped up in a giant white band!! Fast-a-thon Oct 18/2006 When: Wednesday October 18. Fasting Time: 6:22 am to 6:37pm MSA Program Start: 5pmWhere: Alumni Room in SUB What: The Muslim Student's Association (MSA) is inviting students throughout the campus to join them for the much awaited Fast-a-thon. This an event where the MSA gets non-Muslims to fast for a day. For each person that fasts, sponsored businesses donate money to a local charity. When it's time to break/end the fast, they host a huge free dinner as an appreciation! This year's initiative is to raise money for our Campus Food Bank. Member Education Session: Introduction to International Development Oct 18/2006 When: Wednesday October 18 5:15 pmWhere: Colt Design Lab, 2nd Floor, Engineering Teaching and Learning Complex (ETLC) What: A brief lecture on international development will be presented, consisting of the basic background, history and concepts, and the major players. An informal discussion will follow. By Engineers Without Borders SAGA Brainstorming Meeting Oct 19/2006 When: Thursday, October 19th @ 5 PMWhere: Humanities Building, Room 2-41 What: SAGA Brainstorming Meetings are going to be held once every two weeks. Anybody can attend and we will discuss any ideas about anything that could be in SAGA's future. The format will be an open forum but please nice during the meetings and also try to send suggested topics by email beforehand so it is not absolute chaos. SAGA Core Meetings are going to be held on the alternative Thursdays. The main people in SAGA's Core will discuss big plans and the details of implementing those plans. These meetings are also open to anybody; but if you attend realize that you are going to be taking a bigger role and that you should have adequate knowledge of SAGA's current activities. Once the location is decided, it will be in the same spot every week. Speak Silence 2006 Oct 19-20/2006 When: October 19-20, 2006Where: SUBstage What: Presented by Journalists For Human Rights: Speak Silence is a 25 Hour Fundraiser in which individuals from all walks of life go on a 25 hour vow of silence in memory of the 25 million victims who have suffered deaths at the hands of AIDS. With their silence these journalists are screaming for those who can't. For more information visit www.speaksilence.com Guluwalk Oct 21/2006 When: Saturday, October 21 Registration Begins: 10AM, GuluWalk Start: 11:30AMWhere: Start Location: McIntyre Park on Whyte Avenue (104 Street and 83 Avenue) What: GuluWalk 2006 is focused on supporting the abandoned children of northern Uganda. The original GuluWalk started with just two people in July of 2005 and has now grown into a worldwide movement peace. GuluWalk continues to have global reach and has been featured in media outlets all over the world, with GuluWalk co-founders Adrian Bradbury and Kieran Hayward being recognized in 2005 as Newsmakers of the Year by Maclean's magazine. Walk Route: Walk route: West on 82 Avenue to 112 Street, North on 112 Street to 87 Avenue, North on 116 Street to Saskatchewan Drive, down Emily Murphy Park Road and up Victoria Park Road, North on 121 Street to 104 Avenue, South on 109 Street across High Level Bridge, East on Saskatchewan Drive to 99 Street, South on 99 Street and back to Whyte Avenue. For more information visit www.guluwalk.com or email wakadogo_edmonton@hotmail.com Building World Peace: The Role of Religions and Human Rights Oct 20-22/2006 When: October 20-22, 2006Where: SHAW Conference Centre What: This large international conference hosted by the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights will offer a framework that can help us to understand the links between positive religious belief and adherence to human rights ideals. It will also helps us enhance our awareness and knowledge of the diversity within Canada and our international community, enabling respect of our differences and appreciation of our plurality. There will be international acclaimed speakers at the conference including Honorable Douglas Roche, O. C.; Senator Claudette Tardif; Senator Romeo Dallaire; Honorable A. Anne McLellan, P.C.; and many, many more. Conference Registration is $350; Youth registration is $125 (there is also single sessions for keynote speakers at lower prices) For more information visit www.buildingworldpeace.com Get Canadian Troops Out Of Afghanistan: A UofA Teach-In on the Present Crisis Oct 24/2006 When: October 24, 2006; 3:30 PMWhere: CAB 239 What: "Canada is now bogged down in a brutal war in Afghanistan. This disastrous military adventure has taken place with no full debate in parliament, and against the will of the overwhelming majority of Canadians. In the space of four years, Canada's internationally respected role as a peace-keeper has been transformed into that of a war-monger. How has this happened? And why has this been done behind our backs?" Join the MSA (Muslim Students' Association) and the ECAWAR (Edmonton Coalition Against War & Racism) for a panel discussion and open forum on the war in Afghanistan. Dr Saleem Qureshi from Political Science and Tony Simmons from ECAWAR will be among the panelists; along with two student panelists. SGSJ Meeting Oct 30/2006 When: Monday October 30 @ 5 PMWhere: Couches by SUBstage; University of Alberta What: Will discuss the future of the Student Groups for Social Justice coalition and ways to improve on its effectiveness. SAGA Core Meeting Oct 31/2006 When: Tuesday October 31 @ 5 PMWhere: Arts Building/Convocation Hall Students Lounge What: SAGA Meeting for those interested in a larger role. WUSC Potluck + Info on Burkina Faso International Seminar Nov 1/2006 When: Wednesday November 1 @ 6 PMWhere: International Centre in Basement of HUB Mall, University of Alberta What: To promote and provide information about the WUSC International Seminar. This seminar will be held in Burkina Faso in the summer of 2007, and 20 Canadian students will be chosen to participate. 20 students from Burkina Faso will also participate in this activity that is designed to create an international dialogue on AIDS, global poverty, community development, and many other issues. It is a wonderful opportunity to experience another culture and become physically involved in aid work. The application deadline is Monday, November 20th, and membership in WUSC is not a prerequisite. Engineers Without Borders: Int'l Development workshop Nov 1/2006 When: Wednesday November 1 @ 5:15 PM - 6:15 PMWhere: Colt Design Lab in ETLC Building (2nd Floor) What: Engineers Without Borders will be presenting an education session entitled: "Food For Thought". This is an in depth look at food shortages and how extreme poverty is related to them. It addresses what Canadians can do, and looks at some of the misunderstandings in this important matter. Open to everybody!! Global Visions 25th Film Festival Nov 2-6/2006 When: November 2-6, 2006Where: Empire Theatre City Centre (3rd Floor, 10200 102 Avenue) What: 25th Anniversary Edition: Global Visions continues to champion alternative media through the art of documentary film. This year's theme, Shades of reality, will look at forces that affect the realities of people around the world. Documentary films give us the context in which we can examine globalization and individual struggles as well as the pursuit of justice as they impact and change the social construction of reality. Perceptions of reality may be limited or enlarged by nature and by spirit but they are manipulated by and for society. This year's program will take you to specific communities around the world, immerse you in their realities and awaken your understanding of change. For more info check out www.globalvisionsfestival.com Free Event: International Awareness Afternoon Nov 4/2006 When: Saturday November 4 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PMWhere: MBA Lounge (Business Building, Room 4-06, University of Alberta) What: International Awareness Afternoon is an event that AIESEC started last year to allow internationally-focused student groups on campus to collaborate to put on an afternoon of presentations and activities about global issues. The event is designed to promote international awareness on campus, consistent with AIESEC's mission of promoting cultural understanding around the world. Presenters include: Engineers Without Borders (topic: Human Development); Aga Khan Foundation (topic: Rebuilding Infrastructure in Afghanistan); Ashish Garg (topic: Global Warming); and AIESEC's Jen Rosychuk & Sue Edey (topic: The Millenium Goals) How To Be A Superhero: Find Your Place Within SAGA-land Nov 7, 2006 When: Tuesday November 7 @ 5:30PMWhere: Alumni Room (the glass bubble) in SUB What: SAGA's next great event designed to build a SAGA Community. 
MOVIE: Creating a Poverty Free World: Strategies From Muhammad Yunus Nov 9/2006 When: Thursday, November 9, 2006 from 5pm - 6.30pmWhere: Room 4-16 (Banister Room) in the Business Building What: Eonfire invites you to attend a movie and discussion on Social Entrepreneur and 2006 Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus. In the 1970's, Mr. Yunus established the Grameen Bank that has since made a significant contribution to reducing poverty in Bangladesh. Through the use of microfinancing, each year 200 000 Grameen members and their families escape poverty. Come to watch and listen, or come to share your thoughts, opinions and questions. Either way, don't miss this event and a chance to gain knowledge on a revolutionary idea. Just Christmas: A Global Fair Trade Marketplace Nov 17-18/2006 When: Friday November 17 from 5:30 - 9PM; and Saturday November 18 from 9:30 - 4PMWhere: Prince of Wales Armouries (10440 - 108A Ave) What: Justice at Christmas is a global marketplace for quality arts, handmade crafts and other goods. When you purchase a gift from the non-profit and charitable organizations in this market, the money you spend goes towards the building of healthy communities around the world. SAGA recommends Results Canada: Where: Someone's Personal House so I am not going to post it (but if you are interested contact questions.saga@gmail.com) What: In essence this is a monthly letter-writing campaign. But I find Results Canada is much more organized than many other letter-writing campaigns that I have participated in the past. They provide research, contacts, and stories so that all you have to do is put pen to paper. Simple, efficient and specific - it is very good stuff and SAGA encourage you all to see the file attachment below and to come out on Nov 19th. Click to Download: Results Canada - November SAGA Brainstorming Meeting Nov 21/2006 When: Tuesday, November 21st @ 5 PMWhere: CAB 377 What: Anybody can attend and we will discuss any ideas about anything that could be in SAGA's future. The format will be an open forum but please nice during the meetings and also try to send suggested topics by email beforehand so it is not absolute chaos. EWB Visions Night Nov 23/2006 When: Thursday, November 23rd @ 5:15 PMWhere: The Solarium, ETLC What: EWB members from across the country will be gathering formally and informally, quietly and loudly, to share our visions of Canada as a model global citizen and brainstorming on how we can collectively and individually lead that change. Our members will explore what EWB's Canadian Programs should do to create this change. The U of A event will be a combination of short speeches and group discussions with chapter members, a variety of faculty members, other student groups, donors, corporate representatives, and other stakeholders. Special guests include the dean of Native Studies, Ellen Bielawski and one of our U of A African History professors, Guy Thompson. We would especially like to invite you, our members, out to this event. This is an opportunity to help us think outside the box and come up with new and better ways to create the change we want to see in ourselves, our community and our country. Come out and put your bright ideas on the table! Everyone is welcomed! Why Do Muslims Believe in Jesus? Jesus in the Quran, the Bible and the DaVinci Code Nov 24/2006 When: Friday November 24 at 6:30PMWhere: ETLC E1-001 What: Muslim Student Association presents "What do Muslims believe about Jesus?" The depiction of Jesus in Dan Brown's controversial novel "The DaVinci Code" outraged many Christians around the world. Many Christians found this novel to be blasphemous, and that it gave an inaccurate historical account of the life of Jesus. Hence,Christians in many countries worldwide protested and asked governments to ban the novel as well as the its Hollywood film adaptation. Many Muslims also saw that the novel abused the character of Jesus because it turned his life into fiction for the purpose of appealing to readers and selling copies. To understand how Islam views Jesus - peace be upon him, please attend a talk by Shabir Ally. He is the president of the Islamic Information and Dawah Centre in Toronto, and is a prominent speaker and debater. Refreshments will be served SAGA Fun Day: Photo Scavenger Hunt!! Nov 26/2006 When: Sunday November 26; starting at 1PM, judging at 2:30PMWhere: Start @ CAB 281, go to Whyte Ave, and finish @ CAB 281 What: Teams of 3 will take funny pictures on a Sunday afternoon along Whyte Avenue. They will try to complete their "SAGA Mission" and get photos of everything on their list. The winning team will win prizes from LUX Beauty and/or Earth's General Store. To Register: 1) Create team nickname. 2) Submit your 3 member names to the SAGA Discussion Board or at the SAGA t-shirt table. Amnesty Int'l Presents - Business & Human Rights: Who Has The Power? Nov 28/2006 When: Wednesday November 28, 7PMWhere: CAB 239 What: Amnesty International presents: A panel discussion examining the role of business in human rights and the power we have to affect that role. Many corporations today wield more economic power than governments, and thus their influence is considerable. Unfortunately, many abuse that influence. However, we—as citizens, students, consumers, employees or employers—have the power to affect the actions of corporations. From conflict diamonds to sweat shops, forced labour to displacement of indigenous peoples, their business is our business. SAGA Core Meeting Nov 28/2006 When: Tuesday, November 28th @ 5 PMWhere: CAB 377 What: The SAGA Core will discuss matters important for the group's long term success. If you are not part of the SAGA Core but are interested in having a larger role we encourage you to attend as well; however you must be familiar with the organization. Welcome to the Reel World Sept 27 - Nov 29/2006 When: Every Wednesday from Sept 27 till Nov 29 @ 5 PMWhere: CAB 243, University of Alberta What: The following list of international films will be shown FREE of charge and everyone is welcome to attend: All About Darfur; Breaking the Silence; The Fence; The World Stopped Watching; Thirst; Shake Hands With the Devil; Life and Debt; No More Tears Sister; Inside Burma, Land of Fear; and Bhopal: The Search for Justice. For complete details on each film you can download the Movie Guide. Sponsored by the Global Education Program, University of Alberta International, with the support of the Canadian International Development Agency. Working Together on World AIDS Day Nov 30/2006 When: Thursday November 30 (eve of WAD); Doors @ 7 PM, Show @ 8PMWhere: Remedy's Cafe (8631-109 Street) What: Change for Children Association, HIV Edmonton and Oxfam UofA invites anybody working in the fight against AIDS, both locally and globally, to come together and build a stronger network in Edmonton and Alberta. Any organizations with materials are invited to bring them (no displays due to limited space). A world map will be created indicating all of the partnerships and projects that Albertans are working on in the global south. The event is FREE and light snacks will be provided. World AIDS Day Panel Discussion Dec 1/2006 When: Friday December 1 at 2PMWhere: CAB 281 What: WUSC presents a World AIDS Day Panel Discussion. Please join us for discussion and red ribbon cookies! If you made it to the Oxfam's event, come share the inspiration! A Common Compassion: AIDS Film Weekend Dec 1-4/2006 When: December 1 - 4 2006; with screenings at 7PM and 9PMWhere: Metro Cinema Society (held in the Zeidler Hall of the Citadel Theatre) What: Metro Cinema, HIV Edmonton and Ainembabazi Children's Project are pleased to present a weekend of films about the global AIDS pandemic. The schedule of screening times can be found here. Metro Admission is $8 Adults & $6 Students/Seniors. Film #1: Living With Slim - In many African countries, HIV/AIDS is called "Slim." In this film, seven African children, ranging in age from 6 to 17 years old, talk about what it's like to be HIV positive. Screens with: Their Brothers' Keepers: Orphaned by AIDS Film #2: A Closer Walk - This film explores the intricate relationship between health, dignity, and human rights, and shows how the harsh realities of AIDS in the world are an expressions of the way the world is. The film features interviews with prominent individuals from all walks of life including The Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, and Bono Film #3: The Event - Canadian filmmaker Thom Fitzgerald directs this sentimental ensemble drama, starring Parker Posey as a district attorney investigating several deaths in the gay community of New York. Film #4: Fight Back, Fight Aids - 15 Years of Act Up - AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) event took place on Wall Street. In the 15 years since the protest that shut down the world's financial center, ACT UP has been at the forefront of public awareness. This film is a vivid compilation of powerful clips depicting the multiple bold events that ACT UP has staged. Screens with The Bicycle: Fighting AIDS With Community Medicine. Journalists for Human Rights Speaker Series Dec 2/2006 When: Saturday December 2 at 1PMWhere: UofA Business Building, Room 1-10 What: This is a national speaking tour intended to give students the opportunity to learn more about what Journalists for Human Rights does internationally. Speakers Jeff Topham and Emilee Irwin will be discussing opportunities to get involved with journalism overseas, specifically internships and work placements. Jeff Topham recently returned from Ghana, where he worked for Metro TV, and Emilee Irwin is the International Programs Coordinator at JHR National. This will be a great chance for students interested in social justice to find out about international opportunities. Everyone is invited an it's free!! Journalists for Human Rights & Global Minds Concert Dec 2/2006 When: Saturday December 2. Doors @ 8PM, Show @ 9PMWhere: Starlite Room (10030 - 102 Street) What: Come see Radiovacana, Emcee_E and the Hidden Gemz, and Jesse Dee Three bang out some tunes and groove along to their music!! Also JHR is raising funds for their January media conference "Informed Ignorance: Effects of Today's Global Media"; and Global Minds is raising fund to travel to a village in Ecuador with a dentist. Help support local words and global actions. Tix available at Blackbyrd, Listen, Megatunes, SUB info booths.: $12 in advance, $15 at door Human Ecology: Holiday Fashion Show Dec 6/2006 When: Wednesday December 6th. Doors at 7PM; Show at 8PMWhere: Suede Lounge (11806 Jasper Avenue) What: A fundraiser for the Human Ecology Grad Committee that will feature SAGA t-shirts along side other stores such as: KAJ, Ginger, Pandora, Caprice, LUXbeauty, Student work, the Syndicate. Tickets are $10 and if a food bank donation gets you a free drink. It is also the last day of school and SAGA is going to celebrate here!! EPIC Conference Volunteer Callout Jan 15 and Jan 19/07 When: January 15 and January 19What: SAGA is going on a trip to Vancouver for 3 days in March. We will attend the inaugural EPIC Conference, where over 20,000 people are expected to gather including leaders in the fields of eco-business, media, microfinance, sustainable energy and ethical fashion. We are in need of 10 volunteers because SAGA is also going to have a booth at the conference. If you plan to go the majority of your expenses will be covered so you will only be expected to pay a small fee. For more information download this EPIC Introduction file. The deadline to submit your name into the running is January 15 @ 5PM The selected volunteers will be announced on January 19 after the SAGA Core votes. SAGA Meeting Jan 18/07 When: January 18 @ 5PMWhere: CAB 357 What: SAGA's first meeting of the new year and it will be a pretty important one because you'll find out all about our plans for the coming semester and also for the summer following. Alex will try to create and post some kind of file in the next few days (likely to include things like the EPIC conference, table volunteers, SAGA design teams, UN global youth conference, future overseas trips, and a whole bunch more). Informed Ignorance: The Effects of Today's Global Media Jan 22 - Jan 25/07 When: Panels run January 22 - 24 @ 7PM; Keynote Speaker on Jan 25 @ 7PMWhere: Panels at Powerplant; Keynote at ETLC 1-001 What: A major conference presented by Journalists for Human Rights that explores the effectiveness of our global, national and local media. No registration and pay what you can. Keynote Speaker: Media and its role in development and Human Rights, Colleen Ross, CBC national news producer and Journalist for Human Rights (Ghana 2005) Panel Topics: (M) Canadian Media, (T) Special Interest and (W) Foreign Media. Featuring the founder of News Watch Canada; the Editor-in-Chief with the Edmonton Journal; representatives from SUN media, VUE Weekly, local edmonton sources; and journalists from multiple foreign countries. See the complete list here here EWB National Conference Jan 24 - 28 When: January 24 - 28Where: Calgary What: Engineers Without Borders presents: The largest international development conference in Canada. It will feature Michaëlle Jean, Canada's current Governor General; Louise Fréchette, the former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN; and many other exciting things. Registration was open in November and is closed now. UofA International Week - Beyond Terror: The Real Weapons of Mass Destruction Jan 29 - Feb 2 When: January 29 - Feb 2Where: Multiple locations at UofA What: Many, many great events at this major event hosted by the University of Alberta. The keynote speaker is Robert Wright, the author of A Short History of Progress, and he speaks on Monday at noon. Alex's presentation about Sierra Leone is on Monday at 2PM For complete details of all events go to www.international.ualberta.ca HIV/AIDS in Malawi Feb 5 When: Monday Feb 5 @ NoonWhere: Walter Mackenzie Health Center Classroom F What: Rachel Maser is presenting at the Global Health Rounds and she will focus her talk on HIV/AIDS in Malawi. She spent the last year over there working in partnership with an organization called ActionAid International and she just got back less than a month ago. This is a chance to find out about health and development at the ground level from an amazing woman. Film Screening of Bougainville Sky Feb 5 When: Monday Feb 5 @ 7 pmWhere: Stanley A. Milner Library Theatre (lower level) What: Film screening followed by a Q & A session and live performance by featured songwriter/peacekeeper Iain Campbell Smith. Film Synopsis: When war on the remote Papua New Guinea Island of Bougainville ended, the combatants invited the international community to send in a peace-keeping force on one condition: they come unarmed. The invitation was accepted, and young Australian songwriter Iain Campbell Smith found himself amongst those working for the world's first ever unarmed international peace-keeping operation. Presented by the Edmonton Small Press Assoc. in cooperation with the Edmonton Coalition Against War & Racism (ECAWAR) www.ecawar.org Free Movie: Yesterday Feb 6 When: Tuesday Feb 6 @ 7 pmWhere: Art Gallery of Alberta Theatre, 2 Sir Winston Churchill SQ. What: Directed by Darrel James Roodt, starring Leleti Khumalo, Lihle Mvelasi and Kenneth Kambule "Yesterday" is a heartfelt yet unsentimental story of a mother's love for her daughter, set in a South African village hit hard by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This 2005 Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film is now being screened throughout South Africa in an effort to reduce stigma & promote greater understanding of HIV/AIDS. "Yesterday" highlights the strength & resilience of a woman facing the harsh reality of HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Presented by the Alberta Council for Global Cooperation with the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA). The Alberta Council for Global Cooperation (ACGC) is a coalition of voluntary sector organizations located in Alberta, working locally & globally to achieve sustainable human development. Islam Awareness Week Feb 5-9, 2007 When: February 5-9th @ 6 PMWhere: Monday-Thursday @ ETLC 1-001; Friday @ Telus Building Room 150 What: Every year the Muslim Student's Assoc. (MSA) organizes Islam Awareness Week (IAW) to inform and educate the community about the religion of Islam, as well as to promote dialogue and discussion about pertinent issues in Canada and abroad. Monday: The Future of Islam and Canada: Assimilation? Integration? Coexistence? Islam today is no longer a fixture in the East but has today become part and parcel of the changing Western Civilization. What contributions can Islam make to Canada. How can seemingly different ideologies co-exist in this land? How should the future be reconciled? Tuesday: Afghanistan, Canada's Iraq - Abdul Alami, Chair of Al-Ikhwan Youth Club Canada's defence minister has admitted that their 2,000-strong troop deployment is stretched to capacity and some 42 Canadian soldiers have died in Afghanistan since 2002. Over 5000 civilians died last year alone, and this number is probably understated. Will peace ever come to the Afghan people? Can Canada make a difference? Is Afghanistan Canada's Iraq? Wednesday: Justice according to whose law: Myths and Realities of Sharia Courts in Canada - Faisal Kutty, lawyer & activist Islamic law is far too often equated with abuse of women and harsh punishments. Does Sharia law pose a threat to the Canadian identity? Will it meant sacrificing basic human rights? What is the true Islamic spirit in the case of justice, equality and freedom? Can Sharia law make a difference in Canada? Thursday: Canada's Descent - Muhammad Al Shareef, scholar and educator What has Canada become today? With surveillance, tracking of e-mails, mass suspicion, not to mention a war in Afghanistan, are we spiraling towards homegrown terror, state terror, or both? What should we know, and what can we do as citizens? Friday: A Canadian Muslims vision for a better nation: Where we are? Where do we go? How do we get there? - with both Muhammad Al Shareef and Faisal Kutty As the wrap-up to a challenging and informing week, both of our acclaimed speakers will present what we, as Canadians and Muslims, need and want for the betterment of society. Our final event will not only provide context for the non-Muslim and nascent Muslim Canadian community, but also promote a vision of a better Canada for all of us, and proposal for how to achieve it. Movie: The Corporation Feb 8 When: Thursday, February 8th @ 4-6PMWhere: Banister Room, 4th Floor Business Building What: Eonfire presents "The Corporation" as part of their Provocative Movie Night Discussion. Provoking, witty, stylish and sweepingly informative. The Corporation includes interviews with 40 corporate insiders and critics - including Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, Howard Zinn, Vandana Shiva and Michael Moore - plus true confessions, case studies and strategies for change. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. The Global Right to Health - Launch of the Canadian Development Report 2007 Feb 8 When: Thursday, February 8th from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pmWhere: Natural Resources Engineering Building, Room 1-001 What: A panel will address questions related to the right to health, why it is important and how it might best be achieved. How should a health care system be structured for the benefit of all citizens, especially the poor? What role does civil society play in achieving the right to health? How should a health care system based on the right to health be financed? What role is Canada playing in achieving the global right to health? Panelists include: Lois Ross - Director of Communications and Publications, The North-South Institute Chantal Blouin - Senior Researcher, Trade and Development, The North-South Institute Dr. Stan Houston - Professor, Dept. of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry Presented by: The North-South Institute, Engineers Without Borders, and the Global Education Program - University of Alberta International Engineers Without Borders Chapter Retreat Feb 10 When: February 10 from 10AM - 5PMWhere: Colt Design Room, 2nd Floor ETLC What: All EWB members and non-members are invited to hear all the great and exciting things that some of the EWB members have learnt at the National Conference. This day-long retreat will be very informative and interesting! There will be a mixer afterwards where we can continue talking about social justice issues. There are even rumors of salsa dancing!! Cost: $10 per person, or $10 for you AND a friend together, and $5 per person if you bring more than one friend SAGA Brainstorming Meeting Feb 15/2007 When: Thursday March 1 @ 5 PMWhere: CAB 357 What: Our latest madness revealed plus any ideas you want to add. Please bring your favorite crayons and/or other non-toxic writing utensils. International Development Career Forum Feb 28/2007 When: February 28 @ 5-7PMWhere: CAB 239 What: A great line-up of speakers will share personal experiences to showcase the exciting career opportunities/projects available in international development work. There will also be a Q&A period, networking opportunities, and mentoring available. Speakers include: - Gary Ouellet, Independent Consultant for International Elections, sponsored by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) - Fiona Cavanagh, Change for Children - Zane Hamm, Canada World Youth - Renee Vaugeois: John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights Tickets are $6 in advance and $10 at the door. Visit CaPS (2-100) for tickets. Free Movie, Meal and Debate: Cry Freedom Feb 28/2007 When: February 28 @ 5-8PMWhere: International Centre What: KACS presents their second annual debate and movie night. The debate topic will be "The Media Versus Africa" and the movie following will be " Cry Freedom". Both of these are sure to be thought-provoking so please bring a friend and also your thinking caps!! (Cry Freedom is a must-see story of how apartheid was brought to the attention of the world through the activism of Steven Biko and the journalism of Donald Woods.) Engineers Without Borders Day!! Mar 1 When: Thursday, March 1stWhere: LRT Stations, Southgate Mall and University Campus What: Engineers Without Borders has organized a Massive Outreach Event (MOE). They will distribute 4000 newspapers dated 2025 which celebrate 'The End of Extreme Poverty'. The paper will outline how extreme poverty has been eliminated over the 'past' 18 years, and emphasize the leading role played by Canada. They are hoping to raise awareness surrounding actions citizens can engage in that promote the reduction of poverty worldwide. Distribution will occur in all major cities and we hope to reach hundred of thousands of Canadians. In Edmonton they will be distributing papers in each of the LRT stations and major ETS bus terminals, in Southgate Mall, and on the University campus. An immense number of volunteers is needed, so if you are at all interested please a training session either on the 26th at 7:00pm at Remedy Cafe (8631-109St) or on the 28th at 5:00pm at the Colt Design Room at ETLC. Volunteers are needed from 7-9 AM and 3-5PM on March 1st at each of the locations. Engineers Without Borders Benefit Concert Mar 2 When: Friday, March 2nd at 7:30PMWhere: Powerplant What: Party like its 2025 (see above) and celebrate the end of poverty! Bands include: The Burnin' Sands, Sixgun, Rolodex, The Firebrands, Subfloor, Lazy Haze. Cost: $8 in advance or $9 at the door. Buy tickets in advance from Megatunes, Blackbyrd on Whyte, or the EWB office tucked behind Tim Hortons in ETLC. Everyone is welcome! Life and Debt: A movie and discussion Mar 7 When: Wednesday, March 7 @ 5:15-7:15PMWhere: Colt Design Lab in ETLC Building (2nd Floor) What: As part of EWB's Members Education, a film about the relationship between the International Monetary Fund and Jamaica will be shown entitled "Life and Debt". It will be followed by small group discussions on the film. Please bring a sandwich or two as this session will be longer than usual. EPIC Conference: The Sustainable Living Expo Mar 16 -18 When: Conference is Mar 16-18; Workshops are on Feb 26 and Mar 5Where: Canada Place in Vancouver What: SAGA is going on a trip to Vancouver for 3 days in March. We will attend the inaugural EPIC Conference, where over 20,000 people are expected to gather including leaders in the fields of eco-business, media, microfinance, sustainable energy and ethical fashion. Registration was open in November and is closed now. For more information go to the EPIC Website or see the information package created by SAGA. Edzimkulu's Changing Lives Dinner and Silent Auction Mar 30 When: Friday March 30 at 6:30 PMWhere: Santa Maria Goretti Community Centre (11050 - 90 Street) What: Come and enjoy the African sounds of Juba! While supporting community development projects of Edzumkulu. Since its start in 2003, they have been recognized as leaders in dealing with HIV in rural South Africa - working within their area of Ndawana. This region has an overall incidence of HIV of approximately 30%, with the the 25-45 year old range estimated to be around 50%. Money raised in Edmonton will support health care, education, orphan support and other programs run by Edzimkulu in Ndawana. Tickets: $75 in advance. Tax receipt of $35 available. Click here to visit www.edzimkullu.org With your help we are truly "Changing Lives." Racecourse Community School Fundraising Dinner Mar 31 When: Saturday, March 31 2007 at 6 PMWhere: Malmo Community League (11525 - 48th Avenue) What: Doors will open at 6:00pm and dinner will be hosted once again by Mebrat Eritrean Cafe at 6:30pm. After dinner we will have a question and answer period with members of the Racecourse Community School Fundraising Initiative as well as with Naomi Chibolela, the Deputy Head Teacher of the Racecourse School itself. To top the evening off, we will be lead in drumming and dancing by Don McPherson from St. Paul's United Church, feel free to bring a percussion instrument along if you have one! Tickets: $25 per person and contact Heather at mackenzie.heather@gmail.com Check out www.racecourseschool.com for more information about the school!! I have attached a picture of Naomi and her daughter Ennese just to get you all excited. |
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