Thursday, May 3
5:30pm - 9pm
St. Anthony’s Soccer Club, 523 St. Anthony Street Ottawa, ON K1R 0A6
Ethiopian Students of Ottawa (University of Ottawa, Carleton University, Algonquin College) Present: Students For Students Going beyond “United To Empower” Connecting Students and Creating Networks. Book Donation to Students in Ethiopia. Join us for a Night of Inspiration, Ethiopian Cuisine and Entertainment with guest speakers and live performances. Tickets: $10. This events aims to highlight the issue of illiteracy in Ethiopia. For the few students who are literate, their education is still limited due to the lack of substantial research material. We are collecting books, used and new, to send to schools and libraries in Ethiopia that lack this very important component. Book information: We would like to send books from grade 7-University/College level. Educational books only please (no fiction or novels). If you have questions about the type of books or want to know more, please contact Michael Haile at (613) 219-6426 or [email protected]. We ask that when you donate your book(s), you give a dollar amount of your choice. If you don’t have any books to donate, you can still give and make a difference. We hope to purchase writing materials and stationary to send along with the books. Your contribution will aid this purchase as well as the transportation of the materials (To Washington D.C), storage/truck rental, and miscellaneous costs.
Thursday, May 3
7:30pm
National Arts Centre - 53 Elgin St. (Ottawa)
CONCERT: Intimate solo performance by Dan Hill. Dan Hill is a multiple award winner, internationally renowned author and singer-songwriter. He has been nominated for a GRAMMY for Best Male Vocal, won a GRAMMY (as co-producer of “Seduces Me” on Celine Dion’s 30 plus million-selling “Falling Into You” album), won five JUNO Awards and the Harold Moon Award (Canadian Lifetime Songwriting Achievement Award). Dan has recorded and released multiple gold and platinum albums. Tickets: GENERAL ADMISSION CA $45.50 (CA $40.00 Ticket + CA $5.50 Fees). More info at: http://nac-cna.ca/en/
Friday, May 4
9pm (Doors open)
Ritual Night Club (137 Besserer
Street @ Dalhousie), Ottawa
CONCERT: Lee Fields & the Expressions, with Slim Moore and the Mar-Kays +DJ Zattar (TimeKode). Advance: $22.12 + HST + $1 service fee. Lee Fields is a bona-fide, pure, 100% unadulterated, gut-bucket soul singer. While the crate-digging funk and soul community bestowed "legendary" status upon him due to his undeniably solid series of 7" singles and LPs released in the 70s, he's never been one to sit in a dusty corner. Touring in support of the brand new record Faithful Man, his second release on Truth & Soul Records. Making it the hottest soul concert to hit Ottawa this year, the Expressions will be accompanied by Ottawa's own smooth purveyors of soul and reggae: SLIM MOORE & the MAR-KAYS. More info: http://worldfamousmusic.net/
Saturday, May 5
2pm - 5pm
Maison du Citoyen, 25 rue Laurier, Gatineau (Québec)
18th Commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda. Closing ceremonies. For more info, contact : Rwanda High Commission : [email protected]; 613-569-5420; Berthe : [email protected];
613-600-5272 Manzi : [email protected]; 613-261-8080; Albert : [email protected]; 613-292-8561 Alain : [email protected]; 613-816-4080
Saturday May 5
From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON
3 Dreads and a Baldhead Presents the Barbershop Conversation. Through our partnership with the International Black Summit a conversation that is being given by life to the world through people of Black African Descent. We are excited to invite you to take part in the Barbershop Conversation Summit Prerequisite, a one-day course that will introduce you to (or if you have attended a summit in the past immerse you once again in) the conversation of the International Black Summit. The Purpose is to prepare you "to create the space of listening to people authentically".-a powerful tool for your life-and to prepare you to fully participate in the Summit. The course will provide you with the Summit distinctions, the Summit questions, and with today's Summit conversation. The experience is one that you can use to become present to your vision and who you are being. This one-day course will be the kick off to the "men's talk". The Barbershop Conversation is where intergenerational men gather to engage in ongoing dialog, share life, exchange their passions and create vision; while developing the tools to capture the essence of who you are in relationship to self in being the physical, mental and spiritual self-expression of all that is powerful and abundant in being your vision
fulfilled. Join us by registering your participation TODAY! Just click on the
link, follow the simple instructions to register and saved the date on your
calendar. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7tnhpzn6&oeidk=a07e5nwxcyr8f6b9001
For more info: Aliai A.A. Lual E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Saturday May 5
From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saint Paul University, 223 Main Street, Ottawa, ON
3 Dreads and a Baldhead Presents the Ottawa Women's Prerequisite. Through our partnership with the International Black Summit a conversation that is being given by life to the world through people of Black African Descent. We are excited to invite you to take part in the Ottawa Women's Summit Prerequisite, a one-day course that will introduce you to (or if you have attended a summit in the past immerse you once again in) the conversation of the International Black Summit. The Purpose is to prepare you "to create the space of listening to people authentically".-a powerful tool for your life-and to prepare you to fully participate in the Summit. The course will provide you with the Summit distinctions, the Summit questions, and with today's Summit conversation. The experience is one that you can use to become present to your vision and who you are being. This one-day course will be the kick off of the 3 Dreads and a Baldhead Women's Program starting this fall! The women's program is where intergenerational women gather in a holistic space of healing to dialog, clear, share life, exchange their passions and create vision; while developing the tools to capture the essence of who we are in relationship to self through the conversation of ONENESS: Open to newly empowering and nourishing endless self-discovering strength to be the physical, mental and spiritual self-expression of all that is wonderful, powerful and abundant in being your vision fulfilled. Join us by registering your participation TODAY!
Just click on the link, follow the simple instructions to register and saved the date on your calendar. http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=7tnhpzn6&oeidk=a07e5nwxcyr8f6b9001
For more info: Aliai A.A. Lual E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Saturday, May 5
Showtime: 8:00 p.m.
Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa
The Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa presents: Ottawa Launch of the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Independence of Trinidad & Tobago. The event will feature a short official segment, followed by a cultural performance "We Gif To Yuh" A Tribute to Trinidad and Tobago by La Petite Musicale of Toronto, a folk-choir and performing theatre group, founded in 1969. Information on La Petite is available at: www.myspace.com/lapetitemusicale Tickets: Adults - $25 in advance; $35 at the door: Children: $10, TTAO Members - $20. Info and tickets: 613-834-1718; 613-834-4282;613-850-0870 Email: [email protected]
Saturday, May 5
show time: 9pm
Concorde Motel - 333, Montreal Rd., Vanier ON
Blackmoses Promotions presents: Her Majesty Calypso Rose! With special
guests, two former Calypso monarchs, Doggies and Loveman Kent, and music by DJ
David Supersound. Advance tickets: $15, $20 at the door. Ticket outlets: Fades
International (597, Somerset St. W., 613-230-3233), Mugena Enterprises (911-A
Richmond Rd., 613-722-8282). Sponsored by Montreal Community Contact, Faces,
Club 747.
Saturday, May 5
9pm midnight
Club SAW (67, Nicholas St., Ottawa)
TROPICAL FYAH! The organizers of last year's best Carivibe mas band
brings you a spectacular production for Carivibe 2012......"A glorious narrative of colour, revelry and artistry that is characteristic of Caribbean carnivals".
Costume unveiling promptly at 11.00 pm. Registration available on site.
DJs: The Dynamic Wally B & Hypnotx Soundz. Hosted by Layd Shelz. 19+ event.
Admission $10
Tuesday, May 8
6:30pm
Walkley Bowling Lane - (2092 Walkley Road)
The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association & Friends presents: Come Bowl With Us! Dress in one or all of the Jamaican flag colours $15.00/Adults & $10.00/Children (covers 3 games, shoes and a chance at a door prize). Please
register by May 5th, 2012. Information and Tickets (613) 749-1185,
(613)739-0955,(613) 282-1528, (613) 731-5371
Friday, May 11
5pm - 7pm
Fairmont Château Laurier, Laurier Room, 1, Rideau St., Ottawa
University of Ottawa Class of 1987 - 25th Anniversary Reunion (all faculties). Let’s party like it’s 1987! That was the year…The Edmonton Oilers and Wayne Gretzky won the Stanley Cup.Canada introduced the Loonie coin.The city of Quebec was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Provincial premiers signed the Meech Lake Accord. You graduated from the University of Ottawa!Come celebrate this milestone anniversary, with classmates and friends from your student days, to kick off Spring Alumni Weekend. For information, contact the Alumni Relations Office at [email protected] Tel. 613-562-5857 or toll-free 1-800-465-1888
Saturday, May 12 (RSVP before May 4, 2012)
7 p.m.
Canada Aviation and Space Museum, 11 Aviation Parkway, Ottawa
UofO Destination 2012 Evening. Join us for a unique celebration at an incredible location as we announce the recipients of the University of Ottawa Alumni Association Awards of Excellence. Be a part of an exclusive Ottawa happening! Indulge in fabulous food and signature cocktails. Be there as hundreds of fellow alumni from all faculties and eras reconnect. Mingle with celebrity VIPs, including Roch Voisine, Jully Black and Erica Ehm, and groove to the sounds of DJ Bobby Kimberley! Destination 2012 will be the greatest event of Spring Alumni
Weekend!Tickets:. Alumni and guests: $135 a person . Special price for students
and alumni of the last 10 years (classes of 2002 and later) and for students:
$75. Participant to a Class reunion: $100. Buy your ticket(s) before April 29
and you’ll be entered in a draw for one of 15 VIP packages that include two
tickets for the evening event and two VIP passes for the private cocktail
reception prior to the evening event. Information: University of
Ottawa Alumni Association Phone: 613-562-5857 or 1-800-465-1888 By e-mail at [email protected] Dress code: Start picking out your best suit or cocktail dress!
Saturday, May 12
5:00pm - Presentations, dinner and entertainment, 10:00pm - Dancing
Tabaret Hall, 550 Cumberland St, Room 112, Ottawa, ON
Africa Community Health Alliance (CACHA) fundraising dinner. Funds raised from CACHA's Annual Interactive Dinner support the organization's ongoing programs overseas. The event will be a celebration of CACHA's achievements in providing basic health care to isolated communities in Africa all thanks to your ongoing support and commitment to our cause. Proceeds from the event will go directly to international and intercultural internship programs to develop grassroot
projects in Benin and Tanzania. The event will feature an inspiring keynote
address by Mr Joseph K Ingram, President of the North-South Institute, as well
as presentations on health sector development in sub-saharan Africa over the
last 10 years by CACHA's President, Dr Don Kilby, and Professor Sanni
Yaya,Associate Professor of Economics and International Health with the
University of Ottawa. Your emcee for the evening will be Ginette Gratton, host
of Ginette Gratton Reçoit on Rogers TV. Among our distinguished guests will be
His Excellency Mr Theodore Honoré Ahimakin (Ambassador of Benin); His Excellency George Marino Abola (Ugandan High Commissioner), and His Excellency Alex C. Massinda (Tanzanian High Commissioner). More info: www.cacha.ca
Saturday, May 12
7pm
River Jordan Community Church,36 Bentley Avenue (off Merivale)
GOSPEL CONCERT feat. the dynamic Ms. UPENDO KILAHIRO, an international gospel singer from Tanzania. For more info on the artist, visit her website: http://www.upendokilahiro.com/ Watch her on Youtube:
Upendo Kilahiro - Ulu Lo Lwimbo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79-ra-OOJU&feature=relmfu
Upendo Kilahiro - Usinipite
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlrg4N4dg04&feature=related
Tickets: $10. Tickets available from Christ's Chapel Bible Church(613) 247-9977 or at the door.
Saturday, May 12
starting at 9pm
Faces Club - 333 Montreal Rd, Ottawa ON
A celebration of MARLEY AND MOTHERS feat. roots rock reggae - one day after Bob Marley’s death and one day before Mothers Day, and in the same year of JAMAICA’S and TRINIDAD’S Golden Independence Anniversary! Come out and dance, dance, dance to live music by Ottawa legends, RAS LEE, EMPRESS NYIRIGANGO, ROOTS MOVEMENT BAND & JONATHAN MCLEAN. A new addition to the Ottawa music scene, THE TORCH BAND will ignite your passion, along with special guests ALTON ARDENT, CHALAWA, JR.WALKER, and MEMPHAS NOBLE. Rounding off the list of entertainment for the night, we have UPFRONT SELECTOR WALLY B. as your DJ. Hosted by Ottawa's own CAPTAIN SUNSHINE! Admission: $12 in advance, $15 at the door. For more info and tickets: 613-230-1279 or 613-731-7878
Sunday, May 13
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Good Companions' Centre - 670 Albert Street (at Empress)
Guyana Ottawa Cultural Association Annual Mother's Day Brunch. Live entertainment by local performers. Admission: Adults: $20.00, Youth 10 to 18 years: $10:00. Children under 10 years: Free. Tickets: Figena-613-824-7833- Marcia-613-265-7096- Sylvia 613-727-8249-Denise-613-692-5524
Wednesday, May 16
6PM
Sante Restaurant Art Gallery- 45 Rideau @ Sussex (Upstairs)
Celebrating Mothers Dinner. Join the ladies of NB2PW to dine together in celebration of MOTHERS - the women with the hardest job in the world! *Prizes & Surprises including Hair & Makeup Makeover! *Hair by Paula Whitelocke of Hair by Paula; *Makeup by Debby Waimaru-Machara of Souls Parlour *Gift valued @ $50 from Elcho Stewart of WebLife Financial. Cost: FREE Admission. Dinner available for purchase from the Santé Menu. RSVP required at: [email protected]
Thursday, May 17
Welcome: 5:00 p.m.; Program & Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Ottawa Convention Centre – Canada Hall
2012 Community Builder of the Year Awards Gala. Join United Way Ottawa at our city’s premier event honouring those who are making change happen. Be with us for an unforgettable evening that celebrates philanthropic leadership in our community in the company of Ottawa’s best and brightest. Tickets: $100 per person. Go to this link to purchase your tickets or purchase a table online: http://www.gifttool.com/registrar/ShowEventDetails?ID=228&EID=11420.
If you cannot attend because of financial limitations or wish to purchase a
ticket and donate it to someone else, and for all other special requests, please
call 613-228-6721 or e-mail [email protected].
Thursday, May 17
Doors open at 7pm; show starts at 9:30pm
St. Anthony's banquet Hall - 523 St. Anthony St., Ottawa
¡OTTAWA SALSA AND TIMBA CONCERT OF THE YEAR!! PUPY Y LOS QUE SON SON 18 musicians on stage! with guests Tania Pantoja and Mayito Rivera. Cesar Pedroso (aka, "Pupi Pedroso") is one of the key figures not only in Timba, but in the last 40 years of Cuban Pop Music. As well as being one Cuba's best and most prolific composers, he played a seminal role in revolutionizing the art of salsa piano playing.He started with Orchestra Elio Reve and then became a founding member of Los Van Van Orchestra. In Summer of 2001, he left to form his own group, "Pupy y Los Que Son Son", which has now released four of the best CD's of the decade. watch some youtube video of them below:
http://youtu.be/W7n_bgEuTWE ; http://youtu.be/g9fyBE6HCuM ; http://youtu.be/P2kY6g9s8us ; http://youtu.be/Qk7eJi7Uva8
General Admission. Advance tickets: $35 ($55 at the door). VIP $50 (adv.) at
the door $70 ( includes sitting around the stage, Show, Meet and Greet the
Musicians ). PURCHASE ON LINE FOR OTTAWA: http://www.admission.com/event/L-ILE-DE-CUBA-PR-SENTE-billets/PRO20517 1-855-790-1245 (NO FEES). There will be a raffle for a chance to win Flight Ticket to Cuba for one person. Cash Bar. Food Available from La Favorita Restaurant. Free Parking and Wheelchair Accessibility.
Friday, May 18
10pm-2am
La Discoteka Lounge, 349 Dalhousie st. Ottawa, ON
Victoria Day Weekend bash feat. DJ Lukijo & DJ Blackjack. Music:
Reggaeton, Afropop, R&B, House, Salsa, Zouk & much more...Cover charge:
10$. Dress code: Upscale I.D. Required.
Saturday, May 19
2:00 p.m
Shenkman Arts Ctr, Harold Shenkman Hall (245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans ON)
Free parking
“BALLET TROPICAL” Dance recital, celebrating a rich dance history from Africa to the Caribbean.Ballet Tropical is an annual dance showcase featuring the students of The Cultural Arts Studio, School of Afro-Caribbean dance. Experience the evolution of Afro-Caribbean Dance to the sounds & rhythms of a culturally diverse people. Patrons will journey with dancers of all ages as they express themselves through a creative blend of traditional and modern movement. Admission $20.00 (Includes all taxes +surcharges). To be a vendor in our Community Market Space, call: 613-863-3493 or e-mail [email protected] For additional info: www.afrocaribdance.webs.com / call Suzan Lavertu, Artistic Director at 613-863-3493 http://shenkmanarts.ca/en/events_evenements/may_mai_2012/ballet_tropical/index.htm
Tickets available at the Shenkman Box Office or On-line
Samedi 19 mai
13h - 18h
Azrielli Theater 101, Université Carleton, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6
Conférence: La Diaspora Rwandaise d'Ottawa/Gatineau présente "Let's talk about Rwanda: Thriving in Tough Times". Plusieurs thèmes relatifs au développement économique du Rwanda y seront développés par des conférenciers de talent, compétents et bien au fait des réalités du Rwanda. Entrée libre.
Saturday, May 19
6:00pm until 2:30am
Best Western Plus Hotel Gatineau, 131 rue Laurier, Gatineau, QC J8X 3W3
CARY (Canadian Association of Rwandan Youth) 1st Anniversary Gala. Featuring recognition awards, cultural show, distinguished guest speaker, good food, and more...Performances by Nicole Musoni, Empress Nyiringango and many more…The Gala will start at 6pm (Eastern Time). Dance floor will open from 11:30pm to 2:30am. Tickets are $25 in advance only and are available through CARY on Facebook, [email protected] or by phone: Eli: 6138848145; Emery: 613-816-4554; Bertrand: 613-513-8285; Gisèle Sugira: 613-806-0929
Sat, May 19, 4:10pm; Sun, May 20, 9:10pm; Mon, May 21, 8:35pm;
Tue, May 22, 8:55pm; Wed, May 23, 4:00pm
ByTowne Cinema, 325 Rideau St. Ottawa
FILM: Marley. 2012. 145 min. Rated Parental Guidance. Director Kevin Macdonald
(The Last King Of Scotland) offers a revealing portrait of reggae legend Bob
Marley - his life, music, and legacy - with extensive input from Marley's family
and close associates. More info at http://www.bytowne.ca/movie/marley
Tickets• $10.00 for Non-Members; $7.00 for ByTowne Members (with card) • $7.00 for Seniors (age 65 and over, with I.D.) • $7.00 for Children and Youth (age 17 and under, with I.D.).
Sunday, May 20
from 10 PM
Atomic Rooster (303 Bank Street)
Club SOCCA & Friends present: No Sleeping Here Tonight - Part II- Pyjama (Pajama) Party (last year sold out event). No need to get dressed, tonight pajamas are not for sleeping! Party to the sounds of Ottawa's own David Supersound, Sunshine International and from Montreal M2K. Last year the winner for best night wear won an all inclusive trip to Toronto for "Toronto's International Carnival" see what we do this year. Tickets: $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Available at: Fades, Mugena's, Fishy's and Atomic Rooster or by calling 613.739.0070, 613.327.4819 or 819.777.2522
Wednesday, May 23
12:00/Noon
Council on Aging, 1247 Kilborn Place, Ottawa.
Council on Aging of Ottawa “Lunch & Learn". TOPIC: The road to an age-friendly Ottawa: A joint presentation on the Age Friendly Ottawa Initiative and the Municipal Older Adult Plan. Guest Speakers: Dominique Paris-MacKay, The Council on Aging of Ottawa, Director of Age Friendly Ottawa, Clara Freire, Manager, Client Service Strategies and Nadine Jodoin, Specialist, Policy Planning and Development, City of Ottawa. IMPORTANT: ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Please contact Lise-Michèlle Bouchard at 613-789-3577 X11 or [email protected]
Wednesday, May 23- Friday, May 25
7 pm (all three nights)
Ottawa Church of God - 1820 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
The Ottawa Church of God in partnership with Deniece Senter Ministries invites you to a dynamic and life changing conference. The guest speaker is Evangelist Deniece Senter, from the USA. She was physically and emotionally abused, and abandoned by her own mother at the age of 5. Deniece has endured many trials and tribulations, which have mader her strong and equipped for Ministry. Realizing that God has worked all of her trials, rejections, hurts and pains out for her good, Ms. Senter stands tall and bold, prepared to declare the power of Jesus Christ to change lives. Deniece Senter has been hosting her "Dinah Ministries Conference" for the past ten years, reaching the hurting, abused and forgotten women of the world. This is the first time her conference will be held in Canada. FREE ADMISSION. For more information please call 613-729-3172 or visit www.dinahministries.com.
Vendredi le 25 mai
17h30 à 20h30
Centre communautaire Richelieu-Vanier - 300, ave. des Pères Blancs, Ottawa
Cocktail dinatoire sous la présidence d’honneur de la très honorable Michaëlle Jean, Chancelière de l’Université d’Ottawa. Il s’agit d’une levée de fonds pour le financement de bourse d’excellence qui récompensera chaque année des étudiants d’origine haïtienne qui se seront particulièrement distingués. Au programme : Dégustation de fines bouchées, prestations d’artistes talentueux, encan d’œuvres d’art haïtien. Billet : Coût 125$ - Commandez au [email protected]. Le paiement doit être fait par chèque libellé à l’ordre de l’Université d’Ottawa qui vous émettra un reçu pour fins d’impôt.
Friday, May 25
7:00 pm
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church - 109a Fourth Ave. (at Bank St.)
CONCERT: The Watoto Children’s Choir. The HIV/AIDS epidemic has
wiped out millions of people in Africa, leaving millions of orphans. The Watoto
Children’s Choir, comprising some of these orphans, is coming to Ottawa to Choirs have travelled around the world since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 50 million children like themselves in Africa. The choir presents Watoto’s vision and mission through the children’s stories, music and dance. They act as ambassadors to raise awareness about the plight facing them and others like them in Africa.
Friday, May 25
Dinner 7:00 pm
Petit Bill's Bistro - 1293 Wellington Street West
Friday Night Lights: The Supper Club Edition. Let’s reconnect at Petit Bill's Bistro! *The reservation will be under YBP Supper Club* Please RSVP by Wednesday May 23, 2012 at [email protected]
Friday, May 25
9:30pm - 2:30am
St Anthony Banquet Hall - 523 St Anthony St.
CONCERT: 6THIRTEEN VISION, UDREAMZ SQUAD & SAKPASEOTTAWA
present:"KREYOL LA LIVE IN OTTAWA". ADMISSION $29.99 IN ADVANCE
VIP packages available. Tickets on sale now!!! Ticket outlets: Tropicks Boutique (381 Dalhousie St., 613-241-3333), Gigi's Market (Lalane) - 274A Montreal Rd.,
613-744-1411), Salon Royal (1-411 McArthur Ave., 613-746-6761), Nels Resto (313 Montreal Rd., 613-297-5961), Legacy Barbershop (3022 St Joseph Blvd, Orleans, 613-424-6242), M'S Hair Salon (1224 Place d'Orleans Dr., Orleans, 613-841-7613), Poulet D.G (303 St Joseph Blvd, Hull/Gatineau, 819-770-0999), Marché Tropical (184 St Joseph Blvd., Hull/Gatineau, 819-773-8003). For more info:
(613)276-8715, (613)852-1088 OR (613)282-3445 website: www.sakpaseottawa.com
Saturday, May 26
6:30pm
2200 Benjamin Ave, Ottawa
Celebrating Life, Hope and Dignity for All: The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial 2012 (More info at http://www.candlelightmemorial.org/) Featuring: Tumaini: Life with Hope; Soul Influence: Gigo. Come and enjoy a live performance of Afro-centric music, cuisine and watch a locally produced movie!!
Saturday, May 26
7pm - 2am
National Arts Centre, 53 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ont.
The Congolese community of Canada / Ottawa-Gatineau in partnership with the Foundation of La Cité Collégiale presents: 2nd Benefit Gala for the Foundation to create a Scholarship Fund to help the Canadian from Congo students. Cost: $60.00 for couples (buffet included); $40.00 for single (buffet included); $30.00 for students (buffet included). Please, hurry because the numbers of places are limited. A tax receipt will be delivered to you for any donation to the community or to the foundation of la Cité Collégiale. Space is limited. To reserve your seats and ticketing, please contact one of the following person: André Ntela: 819-319-5970; Sympho Mutombo: 613-255-0150; Papy Mukalayi: 613-297-7987; Artists include : Daniel Kasongo, Kilimandjaro, Espoir Umoja Hope and others.
Monday, May 28
7pm
Library & Archives Canada - 395 Wellington St., Ottawa
When China Met Africa (Film) & China in Canada (Panel Discussion). "This documentary explores the burgeoning economic relationship between China
and Zambia. It's shot with an acute eye for the discomfort of discordant
cultures co-existing. What's interesting here is that you feel this story is
only just beginning." (The Times of London) "A dark, quiet, damning documentary
looking at China's determined expansion into Africa (here Zambia) through the
lives of a Chinese farmer, a road builder, and the Zambian trade minister. When
in 1999 China announced its "go global" policy it had Africa very much in mind,
and specifically the raw materials that go into the construction of our electrical equipment. A creeping, alarming account of exploitation as well as a study into the psychology of colonialism."(Financial Times).
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PA9w3eVGJS8 After the film, we will have a panel discussion in the implications of Chinese
investment in Canada with Ottawa Citizen Columnist Terry Glavin, Human Rights
campaigner David Kilgour, Terrorism and Security Specialist David Harris,
University of Ottawa Professor Scott Simon, and Jason Loftus, Deputy Publisher
of the Epoch Times Canada. Admission: $15 ($10 for students). Tickets are now
available at Compact Music (785 Bank, 190 Bank), Collected Works (1242
Wellington), and Ottawa Festivals (47 William). Tickets will also be available
at the door. Fred Litwin, Free Thinking Film Society: (613) 261-9060 www.freethinkingfilmfest.ca
Wednesday, May 30
6pm - 9pm (A dinner will be served)
PLEASE RSVP with Fred Chabot [email protected]
The Living Room – 251 Bank Street suite 700
Presentation offered by the HIV AIDS Legal Network of Ontario (HALCO) on "Bill C-31 : its impact on new immigrants: claimants, refugees and permanent residents". Get acquainted with the new immigration laws that are being debated in Parliament right now and the impacts that are anticipated on refugee claimants, migrants and their families. Explore issues around which communities can organize and advocate when it comes to the changes in the immigration systems. Who: For ACHNO members and their community partners. Free admission but you must RSVP.
Thursday May 31
7:00 pm
Mayfair Theatre (1074 Bank Street).
FILM SCREENING: Under the patronage of Her Excellency High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada, The Ottawa Jamaica Self-Help Committee presents: A documentary screening of “Life and Debt”. Life and Debt is a captivating film which focuses on the complexity of international financial lending, policies and free trade and how these have impacted Jamaica. Guest Speaker will be Rachel Manley (daughter of former Jamaican Prime Minister Michael Manley). Admission-$12.00 Net proceeds from this event will support Jamaica Self Help projects in Jamaica. For more info, please call 613-843-1762