Thursday, March 1
6pm - 11pm
Hampton Inn and Conference Centre (Main Ballroom 106), 200 Coventry Rd., Ottawa
OCISO’s 4th Annual Awards Gala: Celebrating Our Community. The gala will feature a variety of entertainments such as classical Andalus and contemporary Dabke choreographies by the Raqsaat Group in Ottawa, solo performances by Asmaa Alaoui and music for your dancing feet by DJ Ron Lavoie and friends Chiko Chazunguza and Hamid Ayoub on the drums. As always, the Ottawa Police Pipe Band will be there to do the entrance presentation. This is one gala you should plan to attend with your family and friends. Gala Chair, Nishith Göel, President and CEO of Cistel Technology Inc. will present the 4th Annual Community Awards of Excellence to our community champions who work passionately to support immigrants in their journey to citizenship. Host: Sarah Onyango (Rogers TV and CHUO on-air personality). Tickets: $95/guest ($25 tax receipt), $165/couple ($25 tax receipt) and $50 for volunteers, students, seniors and youth. RESERVATION DEADLINE: February 20, 2012. To reserve your tickets, call Micheline Ghaoui at 613 725 5671 ext. 332 or email [email protected]
Thursday, March 1 – Saturday March 3
March 1: 5.30 – 9.00 p.m.
March 2 & 3: 10.00 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Shenkman Arts Centre - 245 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans ON
Afroculture: the Cultural Festival (In French & English) Presented by Action et Développement Jeunesse, this annual event illustrates a positive and dynamic representation of Ethnocultural Communities in Canada. This event will feature artists like Groupe des Arts Bassan, Bertin Nzangue, Les Cobras du Mandingue, El Hadj; a spectacular cultural/exotic Fashion Show and food. There will also be a
kid’s village and cultural exhibition. This event is partly funded by the
Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Government of Canada. Admission:
$15/person (Festival Passport). Info: Patrice Essindi 613-265-2628 [email protected]
Thursday, March 1
Doors open 8:30pm, show starts at 9pm
Kailash Mital Theatre, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel by Drive, D283 Loeb Building
THE UNDERGROUND COMEDY RAILROAD TOUR-OTTAWA LINE-UP: Host: Rodney Ramsey. Featuring: Patrick Haye, Daniel Woodrow, Eddy King, Keesha Brown, and Andrew Searles. In collaboration with Delta Hotel City Center, the first all black Canadian comedy tour "The underground comedy railroad" will play across Canada. The tour's lineup is steadfast, accomplished Canadian comedians who are truly outstanding homegrown celebrities, who offer a remarkable perspective which is uniquely Canadian. As the original Underground Railroad gave freedom and opportunity to oppressed African Americans many years ago, The Underground Comedy Railroad tour will introduce the voice of black Canadians, who have limited acces to the mainstream media, to our fellow citizens. Setting off during Black history month, the tours objective is to give centre-stage to one of the country's smallest visible minorities. Tickets: $20 at the door. First
Come, First Serve! More info at: www.undergroundcomedyrailroad.com
Friday, March 2 (7:30pm) - Sunday, March 11 (12:30pm)
Centrepointe Theatre, 101 Centrepointe Drive (OC Transpo Baseline Stn.)
MUSICAL: RENT - Orpheus Musical Theatre Society. Love, passion, compassion and grace. Set in gritty, modern New York, the critically acclaimed Rent is a vibrant rock opera based on Puccini's La Bohème. Memorable and provocative songs paint a dynamic picture of a group of young struggling artists trying to survive and thrive in the Lower East Side despite the heavy challenges of circumstance. Cast includes Ottawa singer/actress Iyono Ede and multi-talented performer Stefan Keyes. Tickets may be ordered by phone at 613-580-2700 or online at www.centrepointetheatre.com
Saturday, March 3
Doors Open: 6:30pm; Screening Time: 7:00pm
Mercury Lounge (56 ByWard Market - Upstairs)
BLACK FOR REEL: A SCREENING & ARTIST TALK WITH TASHA N. WALDRON! In celebration of Black History Month, IFCO presents an artist talk with visiting filmmaker Tasha N. Waldron (Toronto, Canada). On Saturday, March 3rd at the Mercury Lounge. IFCO invites members of the public to come out and see what ‘reel’ filmmaking is ALL about! Tasha N. Waldron is on the fast track to success! She is an emerging filmmaker/media artist now residing in the city of Toronto, with a passion for directing, writing and editing. Her work to date includes dramatic shorts,
experimental films and music videos that have been broadcast and exhibited at
various festivals and screenings. Tasha’s work is often inspired by her real
life experiences, which lends a uniquely authentic quality to her pieces. Ms.
Waldron was recently awarded a coveted internship as part of The Telefilm
producer trainee program administered by the Canadian Media Production
Association (CMPA), and is presently interning at Conquering Lion Pictures
(Toronto) uder renowned Canadian producer Damon D'Oliveira, and internationally
acclaimed, award-winning Canadian filmmaker of colour, Clément Virgo (RUDE &
Lie with Me). Accompanying Ms. Waldron’s films, will be the film works of
two other IFCO filmmakers of colour and a gem from IFCO’s archives (lèzenvisib);
a beautifully poetic filmic ode to Haiti. The screening is approximately 40
minutes long, with an artist talk and Q&A moderated by Ottawa community
radio & television host Sarah Onyango to follow. FREE ADMISSION
Dimanche 4 mars
13h
Salle Gatineau de la Maison du citoyen (25, rue Laurier, Gatineau)
conférence-causerie : Deux femmes au parcours inspirant! La Ville de Gatineau souligne la Journée internationale de la femme en presentant cette conférence qui mettra en valeur le parcours singulier de deux femmes immigrantes inspirantes et engagées. Une période de discussion suivra leur présentation. Venez découvrir les parcours de femmes d’exception! Conférencières : Madame Isabelle de Bruyn, directrice générale du Centre local de développement du Pontiac. Madame Marie Yanick Dutelly, artiste, écrivaine et poète. Le 8 mars est la Journée internationale de la femme. Cette journée nous porte à réfléchir sur les expériences, les parcours et les réalisations de femmes à travers le monde. Entrée libre | Buffet offert. Pour plus d`info: Mélanie Lumsden au 819 243-2345, poste 2192.
Sunday, March 4
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
945 Wellington Street West, Ottawa, ON K1P 5R1
The Jamaican Association Presents:"Building a Financial Roadmap" Educational Seminar. To register and for more information: Luke Campbell, President, Jamaica (Ottawa) Community Association at 613-738-1661 or Racquel Joseph, Advisor, Sun Life Financial at 613-567-9700 ext 2272
Dimanche 4 mars
18 h 15
Cinéma ByTowne
Film: Donoma [Haïti] réal. Djinn
Carrenard. Haïti 2011. 133 minutes. Français, sous-titres en anglais [Subtitles in English] | [14A]. Présenté dans le cadre du 10e festival de films DiverCiné : les écrans de la Francophonie du monde. Une enseignante s’engage dans une relation ambiguë avec le cancre de sa classe de lycée professionnel ; une jeune femme déçue en amour décide de court-circuiter tous ses critères conscients et inconscients de choix, en sortant littéralement avec le premier venu ; la dernière histoire met en scène une jeune fille agnostique qui va être amenée à se poser des questions sur la religion chrétienne. Elle va au cours de son
questionnement rencontrer un jeune homme un peu marginal et très croyant. Toutes ces histoires se croisent sans s’influencer, et trouvent une symbolique dans le lever de soleil qui donne son nom au film : Donoma (Le jour est là).
Tuesday, March 6
6:00 p.m.
Humanities Lounge, 303 Paterson Hall, Carleton University
To mark the the Republic of Ghana's 55 years of independence, the Institute of African Studies Students Association is convening a panel of experts to present on a variety of contemporary Ghanaian issues and aspirations.
The discussion will be moderated by Amanda Coffie. Panelists: Josepth Awetori
Yaro, "Changing Livelihood Profiles in Ghana since Independence"; Louise de la
Gorgendiere, "Continuity and Change: Reflections from/on the Ghanaian Diaspora"; Letlotlo Gariba, "Cultural Hybridity: The Evolution of Ghanaian Nationalism"; Matt Morris, "Traditional Authorities in the Volta Region"; Kaitlyn Finner, "The Shea Butter Industry in Northern Ghana".
Mardi 6 mars
21 h
Cinéma ByTowne - 325 rue Rideau, Ottawa, ON - (613)
789-3456
FILM: Viva Riva! réal. Djo Tunda Wa Munga. République démocratique
du Congo 2010. 98 minutes. Lingala, français et portugais, sous-titres en
français | [18A] 10e festival de films DiverCiné : les écrans de la Francophonie
du monde. Kinshasa, où la vie nocturne et trépidante semble toujours prête à se
donner du bon temps. Quelques rares privilégiés y mènent la grande vie, au
mépris de tous les laissés-pour-compte. Ceux qui n’ont rien envient ceux qui ont
tout et n’aspirent qu’à une seule chose : devenir les nouveaux maîtres de la
nuit. Riva est l’un de ces rêveurs. Il rentre au pays plein aux as après dix ans
d’absence, bien déterminé à s’offrir une folle nuit de beuverie, de danse et de
débauche. Reine de la nuit, mystérieuse et distante, Nora danse et Riva est
subjugué. La belle appartient à un caïd local, mais Riva s'en moque : il lui
faut cette fille. Aura-t-il sa chance?
Wednesday, March 7
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Humanities Theatre, 303 Paterson
Hall, Carleton University ("PA" on campus map, http://www2.carleton.ca/campus/)
The High Commission for the Republic of South Africa in Canada and the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University invite you to the "Africa Dialogue Series" talk "Science, Technology and Innovation as Part of Africa's Development Agenda”, feat. David Strangway, PhD, FRSC, OC. Refreshments will be served.
David Strangway is the son of medical missionaries from Canada. They created and
operated a major hospital in Angola from 1927 to 1967. He is a geophysicist who
completed his degrees at the University of Toronto. He has authored over 160
scientific papers and participated in many commissions on earth and planetary
science on environment and on science policy. The Africa Dialogue Series at
Carleton University seeks to promote the better understanding and discussions of
current policy issues facing the African continent. Through an informed
presentation concerning one of the complex and substantive policy issues facing
policy-makers and societies at large in the continent, the series aims to engage
students and the wider public in Ottawa-Gatineau in a dialogue concerning the
implications of global issues for Africa. The Africa Dialogue Series is jointly
organized by the South African High Commission in Canada and Carleton
University’s Institute of African Studies.
Thursday, March 8
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Government Conference Centre, 2
Rideau Street, Ottawa, Ontario (Colonel By Drive Entrance)
BWCEN International Women’s Day Awards reception. The BWCEN Leadership Award will be presented to Planet Africa Group's Patricia Bebia Mawa, a woman whose leadership, influence and achievements convey a legacy of success for Canadian women and whose body of work helps enrich the standard of success for women in all spheres of Canadian life.The BWCEN Champion Award will be presented to Staff Sergeant Isobel Granger, an individual who has advocated on behalf of issues affecting women and whose hard work, excellence, professionalism and service has made a profound difference in the lives of women. ree Admission (Donations encouraged and accepted) RSVP required by 5:00pm (EST) Thursday, March 1, 2012 to [email protected]
Thursday, March 8
4:30 – 5:30 PM, Panel Discussion; 5:30 – 6:30 PM, Keynote & Questions
Ottawa City Hall - Jean Piggott Place, 110 Laurier Avenue West, Ottawa
Government Innovation Conference - The Rob Ford Factor Lessons For Canadian Municipalities. Cost: $75.00. To register online, please go to www.muncipaltaxpayer.com before Monday, March 5, 2012. The Government Innovation Conference will feature expert panellists: Nick Kouvalis, Principal Campaign Research & former Chief of Staff for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford; Guy Giorno, Partner, Fasken Martineau, & former Chief of Staff for Prime Minister Stephen Harper; Bob Plamondon, best-selling author of Blue Thunder, The Truth About Conservatives from MacDonald To Harper - Globe & Mail Columnist; and Nick Vandergragt, CFRA Talk Radio host. Keynote speaker, Vern White, former Ottawa Police Chief turned Senator, will share his perspective on the long term sustainability of municipal police budgets and reducing the root causes of crime. More info: Ade Olumide, President, MTAG, [email protected],
613-265-6360, www.municipaltaxpayer.com
Friday, March 9
9:00pm - 10:30pm (Film begins @ 9:15pm)
Bytowne Cinema - 325 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N5Y4
FILM: Saint Louis Blues. Senegal. Directed by Dyana Gaye. In French and Wolof with English subtitles. Un Transport en commun (Saint Louis Blues) is the tale of a late summer bush-taxi ride from Dakar, Senegal, to Saint-Louis as the passengers sing their life stories. (V. française: C’est la fin de l’été. Le temps d’un voyage de Dakar à Saint-Louis, les passagers d’un taxi-brousse croisent leurs destins et se racontent en chansons. Admission: $6.
Saturday, March 10
6pm
Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. West
SIGMA BETA PHI International Women's Day event. THE STRENGTH OF A WOMAN: The price of beauty. Admission: $25/person. The concept of beauty, as well as all the issues that it encompasses, will be discussed. Among these issues, we will talk about the perception of beauty over the generations, from male and female perspectives, the media’s role in these perceptions, as well as the impact of peer pressure in upholding the standards of beauty set by society, physical appearance professional environments, and the methods used to reach the subjective ideal of perfection. The funds collected will go to Step Up, a mentorship and dance program for teenage girls. Sigma Beta Phi is a sorority whose main goal is to promote solidarity amongst women. That is why, every year, we organize an event in honour of women for International Women’s Day with those who share our
interest in improving the status of women. We are celebrating this day by
highlighting the modern woman and the challenges she faces daily.
Saturday, March 10
6:30pm to 1am
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre, 1265 Walkley Road
Ghana’s 55th Independence anniversary celebration. Event includes dinner, cultural performances, awards and dancing to Ghanaian music! Admission: Adults (16yrs & over)– $30; Children 5 to 15yrs- $15; Children under 5yrs-Free. Tickets can be purchased at one of the following shops: M&J Tropical Foods(613)224.3204; NaNa’s Beauty & Fashion(613)321.5112; Mama Cee Beauty Supplies (613)741.5952; African Queen(613)736.5369; Mugena Enterprises(613)722.8228; Ebenezer Tropical Market – (613)726.7488. Tickets also available from: Kwaku Agyei – (613) 843.0498; Florence Odoi – (613) 747.2863; Samuel Bonti-Ankomah – (613) 271.6303; Beatrice Domeh – (613) 440.0754; Kwame Amponsah – (613) 447.4366; Yaw Asiedu – (613) 440.3399.
Saturday, March 10
Time:?
The Rainbow Bistro - 76, Murray Street, Ottawa, ON
Concert by renowned reggae artist, Jah Cutta. Part of the proceeds from ticket revenue sales are being contributed to the Ottawa Food Bank and non-perishable food items are being collected on site the night of the show.
Over the past 37 years he has toured the Caribbean, Canada and the United
States. He has shared the stage with performers including Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, The Wailers, Ken Boothe, Luciano and Sugar Minott. His performances include Rebel Salute in Jamaica, the Montreal and Calgary Jazz Festivals, the Festival of Lights in Montreal and numerous reggae festivals across Canada including Montreal, Saskatoon, Calgary and the Victoria Ska Festival."A Me ‘Dis" is Jah Cutta’s 4th album and showcases Jah Cutta as a solo artist. His previous works include "Wha Gwan", "World Wide Pressure" and "If it Wasn’t Jah". For more info on this artist, visit www.jahcuttamusic.com
Monday, March 12
6:30 pm, followed by reception
Carleton University, River Building, Room 2228. Metered parking lot P2 is the closest to the River Building.
TALk & DISCUSSION: G 20: The right size, the right forum, the right issues. Presented by the South African High Commission in partnership with the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs (NPSIA) Moderator: Mr Joe Ingram: The Role of the G20 as an Instrument of Development. Mr Ingram is the President and CEO of The North-South Institute. Panelists: Professor John Kirton: G20 as a Forum for Financial Sustainability. Mr Kirton is director of the G8 Research Group, and co-director of the G20 Research Group, the Global Health Diplomacy Program and the BRICS Research Group, all based at Trinity College at the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto. A professor of political science,
he teaches Canadian foreign policy and global governance. Ambassador Paul
Heinbecker: G20: governance, security and environmental dimensions: A Way forward. Mr Heinbecker is Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for International
Governane Innovation and Director at the Centre for Global Relations at the
Wilfried Laurier University. With a distinguished career in Canadian diplomacy –
including posts as ambassador to Germany, permanent representative to the UN and adviser to various prime ministers, Mr Heinbecker is one of Canada’s most
experienced commentators on foreign policy and international governance.
RSVP by March 9, 2012 by e‐mail to [email protected]
Sunday, March 18
Service Begins at 2:00 PM
Bethel Pentecostal - 500 Viewmount Drive, Nepean, ON (Fisher & Viewmount)
“Feel The Heart & Soul of a Nation” Thanksgiving Church Service. Under the Distinguished Patronage of Her Excellency Sheila Sealy Monteith, High Commissioner for Jamaica to Canada. Featuring a performance by The Heritage Singers.
Sunday, March 18
6pm to 10pm
Ottawa Arts Court (2 Daly Avenue Ottawa, ON; 613-564-7240 www.artscourt.ca)
Sixth Annual Prix du Regroupement Affaires femmes (RAF) Awards Gala marking International Women’s Day. The Prix du RAF awards program recognizes the outstanding contributions made by black Francophone women who have played -and continue to play - a key role in our community on both sides of the river: Ottawa and Gatineau. Since 2007, twelve exceptional women have been recognized. Admission: $35, special prizes for first 100 guests to arrive. For more info: Violène Gabriel, President, Regroupement Affaires Femmes (RAF)
613-749-1122.
Mardi 20 mars (Journée internationale de la Francophonie)
18h
Galerie de l’Alliance Française, Alliance Française
d'Ottawa - Délégation Générale - 352 rue MacLaren, Ottawa (ON), K2P0M6 Tel: 613
234 9470 poste 226
FILM: Retour à Gorée. En partenariat avec l'Ambassade de Suisse au Canada, l’Alliance Française d'Ottawa vous propose de célébrer la Journée Internationale de la Francophonie en assistant à la projection gratuite du documentaire. Documentaire de Pierre-Yves Borgeaud. Version originale française et anglaise sous-titrée anglais, 90mn. Suivez Youssou N'Dour sur les traces du jazz. Un vin-fromage sera offert à la suite de la projection par l'Ambassade de Suisse au Canada. Entrée Libre - Free admission
Wednesday, March 21
6pm - 8pm
OCISO - 945 Wellington Street, Ottawa
Network of Black Business & Professional Women (NB2PW) presents:
Diversity - A 21st Century Tool for Transformation. Diversity invites us to
journey from the known to the unknown. It is a journey to meet the “Other”
outside and within ourselves. It is an on-going journey to challenge and
complete unconscious beliefs that we use to judge ourselves and others. It
is a journey to embrace the differences that we are to create and generate our
unique contributions to the world. And, it is a journey to awaken to and
to expand within a universe of limitless possibilities. Join us for a vibrant
presentation...RSVP required at [email protected]
Website:http://www.nb2pw.net
March 22, 23, 24 at 7:30 pm and March 25 at 2:30 pm
Shenkman Center Richcraft Theatre, 245 Centrum Blvd, Orleans
MUSICAL : "Journey", presented by YTK Studio. One year in the journey of an opera school. Well known operas (“La Bohème”, “Les Contes D’hoffmann”), classical art songs and musical theatre selections. As the seventeenth incarnation of the YTK Studio’s Shooting Stars Operatic Showcase, this opera will offer a glimpse into
the life of the trained vocal artist. Directed by Hairspray/Jersey Boys veteran Alison Smyth, with musical director Jose Hernandez and compositions by Holueca, it will be an exciting night of treasured songs and new music. Tickets: $25. For tickets, please call 613 820-8691 or by email [email protected]
Please visit the YTK Studio website: ytkstudio.com for more information
Friday, March 23
6:00pm
Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre - 4837 Albion Road Ottawa, ON K1X 1A3 Tel.: (613) 822-2211
The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. and Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre present: Jamaica Night at the Races 2012. This is a fundraiser with part of the proceeds going to Jamaica's 50th Committee. The all-you-can-eat buffet will feature Jamaican dishes along with a lobster for your enjoyment. The evening will also include live harness racing beginning at 6:30pm and a 50/50 draw along with a raffle. Tickets: $35.00. For more info and tickets call: Joanne - 613-739-0955 or 613-292-3375; Joyce - 613-526-4345; Barbara -
613-731-5371; Jennifer - 613-744-3359; Dianne - 613-741-7770
Saturday, March 24
7:00 pm
Cyrville Community Centre, 4355 Halmont Dr. (off Ogilvie Dr. east of the Aviation Parkway)
Gospel Concert, featuring new CD release by Percy Quinton. Percy is a well-known retired mechanic and former owner of Carib Auto Centre/Carican Auto. This CD presents original songs by Percy in a variety of genres, accompanied by the Victor Gooding (The Music Doctor). Part of the proceeds from the CD sales will be donated to the Living Praise Ministries. Other Ottawa performers appearing include
Sandra Griffith-Bonaparte, Captain Sunshine, Akosua Ben, Derek Hamilton &
the Jubilee Apostolic Choir and Vanessa Williams. Mark Henry of Montreal
will also participate. Tickets are $15 (kids free), from Montego, Savannah, Salem, or call 613 834 2864, 613 297 8241, 613 898 4306.
Saturday, March 24
Comedy Show: 7pm, After Party: 9:30pm
Ukrainian Banquet Hall- 1000 Byron Avenue, Ottawa
The Trinidad & Tobago Association of Ottawa & Carivibe present: “COM-FETE”, An upscale evening of Comedy & Dance. Starring Canada’s Funniest Caribbean Comedians JAY MARTIN - JEAN PAUL - KEESHA BROWNIE “Get Ready To Laugh Till Yuh Belly Bust” After party with DAVID SUPERSOUND - MACE - D-TRAIN.Information: (613) 834-1718, (613) 834-4282, (613) 590-1588 Tickets: $20.00 advance tickets available at:
L&F Montego Place – 2211 St. Joseph Blvd. (613) 830-8377
Fades – 1800 Bank St. (613) 737-3633; Fades – 597 Somerset St. (613) 230-3233
Tropical Garden – 556 Montreal Rd. (613) 746-5600; Mugena – 911 Richmond Rd. (613) 722-8228. Limited $30.00 tickets will be available at the door.
Tuesday, March 27
12:00 pm
Palais Imperial Restaurant, 311- 313 Dalhousie St., Ottawa, ON
RESERVATIONS: [email protected] or 613-230-0860 by Friday March 23, 2012.
Zimbabwe - Looking Back & Looking Forward, Dr. Andrew Pocock, British High Commissioner to Canada. Zimbabwe has travelled a sad and
troubled road, from the high promise of independence to its near-pariah state today. Drawing on his time as British Ambassador to Zimbabwe from 2006 to 2009, Dr. Andrew Pocock will describe his experiences, including his interaction with President Mugabe, and present a narrative of the country's politics, economy, and social issues. He will also look at the current situation and outline his assessment for substantial change in the future. How will this complex dilemma unfold? What are the prospects for real improvement for Zimbabwe's people? What are the impediments? From his wider experience, Dr. Pocock will examine Zimbabwe in larger African context and the implications for the global community,
including what, if anything, Canada and other countries can do to assist the
process of political transformation in Zimbabwe. Dr. Andrew Pocock was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, and joined the United Kingdom's Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1981. During the next ten years, he served in Lagos and Washington and as Head of Section in the Southern Africa Department in the FCO in London. He was posted to Canberra as Deputy High Commissioner from 1997-2001. He returned to the FCO as a Head of Department, before serving as High Commissioner in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from 2003 to 2006, and as Ambassador in Harare, Zimbabwe, from 2006 to 2009. Dr. Pocock was Director for Africa in the FCO in 2010, before arriving in Ottawa in January 2011 as High Commissioner. Cost: $30 for luncheon and presentation. $5 for presentation only. (For presentation only, please plan to arrive by 12:45. Coffee and tea will be available). We regret that late registrations cannot be accepted. The group is required to pay for those who reserve but do not come. Therefore, individuals who do not cancel their reservations at least 24 hours before the luncheon will be billed $30.
Thursday, March 29
7pm
Bytowne Cinema - 325 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N5Y4
FILM SCREENING: Treepot Independent Filmmakers Showcase featuring
the works of various Indie artists based out of Ottawa, including Zambian filmmaker Lindsey Reeves-whit and her short film is titled “family Portrait”. Tickets $10 at the door.
Saturday, March 31
1:00pm - 5:00pm.
Pineview Municipal Golf Course (1471 Blair Rd, Ottawa, ON K1B4S3)
Live Your Life Now! Discover - Explore - Dare. Spend a fun afternoon with other women to discover what body image is around the World, explore new ways to feel good and dare to live your dreams now!Let's get together and chit chat about Body Image. What could African Women reveal us here in the Northern World? Embrace your Body, the way it is, Big, Skinny, Tall, Small or something in between. Don't wait to be thin to ride a horse, play hockey or go to the swimming pool. Live it NOW! Spend the afternoon with us and we will help you discover new ways to treat yourself, to look good and feel good. Fashion Show - Beauty - Wellness - Marketplace - Prizes & Gifts. Tickets are $10 in advance - $15 at the door. For more info and to register: Contact Catherine Leteinturier Guissé at [email protected] or Tel.: 613-851-2944; Website: BellesPlus.com
Samedi 31 mars
15H00
Salle du Sénat de l’Université d’Ottawa, au
sous-sol du pavillon Tabaret (Salle 083, 75, Avenue Laurier Est ou 119, Rue
Wallers ou 550, Rue Cumberland). Conférence du Cercledad donnée par le Prof. Serge Banyongen (Département de communication et d’Études politiques de l’Université d’Ottawa). La conférence sera modérée par le Professeur Benoît Awazi Mbambi Kungua (PhD, Président du Cerclecad). Conférence mensuelle au Cercleclad. Titre: De la Chine-Afrique vers Afrique-Chine: De la nécessité D'une ré-articulation paradigmatique entre le continent et les puissances émergentes. Un moment de convivialité et de réseautage autour de beignets, de brochettes, de liqueurs et du vin, clôturera dans la joie notre conférence. Conférencier: Le professeur Serge Banyongen, (PhD, Candidate), vient de déposer sa thèse de doctorat à l’école d’études politiques de l’université d’Ottawa sur le thème de l’économie politique de la coopération Afrique/Chine. Journaliste de formation, il est depuis quelques années maintenant chargé de cours au département de communication de l’université d’Ottawa et chercheur résident au LAMACS. Il est l’auteur de l’ouvrage: La communication des Institutions de Bretton-Woods en Afrique: rencontre entre une logique de l'information strategique et des
dynamiques socio-culturelles, Editions Universitaires europeenes, septembre
2010.
Saturday, March 31
6PM
National Hotel & Suites (Formerly Delta Hotel) - 361 Queen Street
ST. Lucia Ottawa Association Independence Gala, under the patronage of the Consul General of St. Lucia in Toronto, Stephen C. Julien. Ticket prices: Early Bird- $60 by March 16th, $70 from March 17th to March 27th. Dress Code- Formal. Door prizes, Raffles, Surprises and more..Contact Info for tickets and more info: [email protected] or call 613-894-6750 or 613-247-0545
Saturday, March 31
8:30PM
The Black Sheep Inn -753 Riverside Dr., Wakefield, QC
CONCERT: R&B band Slim Moore & the Mar-Kays' will be joined by the one and only DJ Zattar, from the infamous Timekode nights, spinning some of the baddest rhythm & blues you've ever heard. For tickets, see:
http://www.ticketweb.ca/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4376705
More info on Slim Moore & the Mar-Kays at: http://www.slimmooreandthemarkays.com
http://www.myspace.com/slimmooreandthemarkays
http://www.facebook.com/slimmooreandthemarkays