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“Reaching
Out to the World”
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International Centre for Students (ICS) is pleased to present
Reaching Out To The World, our International Development Week
(IDW) event for 2001. These events have been organized to raise
awareness on campus about international issues and reflect the
theme chosen for IDW by the Canadian International Development
Agency (CIDA): Canadians Reaching Out To The World. We invite
the participation of students, staff and faculty in all the events
listed below, organized by ICS in cooperation with the Manitoba
Council for International Cooperation, local NGOs, UM Student
Groups, the UM International Liaison Office, and UM faculty members.
Call Ben Rempel at 474-8501 for more details. |
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Featuring:
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International Opportunities Fair
2 informational days in recognition of the International Year
of Volunteers Wednesday, Feb. 7th & Thursday, Feb. 8th: CAMPO,
10:00 2:00 Presented by ICS in cooperation with the WorldWise
Resource Centre, the Red Cross, Partners In Rural Development,
MATCH, 10 Days For Global Justice, Amnesty International, Development
& Peace, Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Lutheran World Relief,
the United Church of Canada, Canadian Crossroads International,
Canada World Youth, CUSO, and more TBA.
A opportunity for students to learn how they can gain international
experience through exchange programs, internships, and volunteering
as well as to increase international awareness of Canadian non-governmental
organizations involved in international development.
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International Development Film Festival
REACHING OUT TO THE WORLD FILM FESTIVAL: Featuring documentaries
about contemporary issues in international development and the
work of development agencies. Tuesday, Feb. 6 & Wednesday,
Feb. 7: Multipurpose Room
Some of the best National Film Board documentaries on Economic
Development, Refugee and Human Security Issues, Women in Development,
and Disaster Relief including: Apsara: And All The Children Of
The World, North South Monologue, Emperor’s New Clothes,
Turbulence, Four Women Of Egypt, African Market Women, Thân:
Invisible War, Peacekeeper At War: A Personal View Of The Gulf
War, Who Gets In, Asylum, When Strangers Reunite, Searching For
Hawa’s Secret,
Tuesday, Feb 6 to Thursday, Feb. 8: Campo and Channel U Documentaries
on the work of Canadian NGOS as well as selected NFB documentaries
Contact ICS or visit our website for more detailed scheduling
Information
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Model United Nations Session
Debating
a resolution eliminating developing world debt
Wednesday, February 7, 12:00 2:00 , MPR 210 University Centre
Free Presented by the UM Model United Nations Association
Students are welcome to participate as country representatives,
please register in advance by contacting ICS Anyone can join the
audience for this event.
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Landmines Game
LANDMINES
AWARENESS DAY: Raising awareness about the landmines issue Thursday,
February 8, 10:00 2:00, CAMPO Presented by the Red Cross Youth
Mine Action Ambassador Featuring The Landmines Game
In preparation for Landmines Awareness Week (Feb. 26 Mar. 2) celebrating
the anniversary of the entry into force of the Mine Ban Treaty
on March 1st , 2001
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Fair Trade Game
An entertaining way to learn about international trade relations
Tuesday, February 6, 12:00 1:30, MPR 210 University Centre - Free
Presented by the Marquis Project of Brandon, Manitoba Students
are welcome to play show up at the door or reserve your place
by contacting ICS! Anyone can join the audience for this event.
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Amnesty International letter-writing campaign
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NGO Fair
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Profiles of overseas initiatives by UM faculty
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Professor
Pan Guang: The Shanghai Connection: Why did Shanghai become
a haven for Jewish refugees from Europe?
Thursday, February 8, 12:30 1:30, MPR 210 University Centre Free
Presented by ICS, the International Liaison Office, and the Chinese
Students and Scholars Association
Professor Guang will also be giving a lecture called: The Case
of Shanghai in the Annals of the Jewish Diaspora Friday, February
9, 12:30 in the University College Private Dining Room Presented
by the Department of History and University College All are welcome
to attend.
Before World War II, Jews were already being widely persecuted
throughout Europe and for many the only hope was escape through
emigration. However, most countries closed their doors to desperate
Jews trying to escape. Why did Shanghai become a safe haven for
Jewish refugees? Come and hear the compelling story related by
Professor Pan Guang, Dean & Professor of Political Science
and History of the Centre of Jewish Studies in Shanghai.
Be sure to visit as well, the Shanghai Connection Exhibition at
the Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum of Western Canada between
January 21 and March 30, 2001. |
Globalization
Youth Forum
In March 2001, MCIC will sponsor its second public deliberation
youth forum on globalization. The forum will bring together young
people holding different perspectives to discuss the interrelated
issues of global trade, social relations, technological change,
and environmental concerns. For more information or to register
contact MCIC at 987-6420.
30
hour Famine
Find out more about world hunger and how it can be beaten by participating
in World Vision’s 30 hour Famine April 6-7. For information and
resources, go to www.worldvision.ca
24 Hour Exile
Refugee Camp Experience There are 21 million refugees in the world
today. This represents about 70% of Canada's population, or 1 out
of every 280 people. The International Red Cross Movement works with
refugees throughout the world everyday, to protect and assist those
without a means to cope with the impact of disasters or conflicts.
In June, 2001, the Canadian Red Cross is piloting a friend-raiser
mock refugee camp in Winnipeg to create awareness about realities
faced by refugees. Watch for posters and brochures.
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