5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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 entitled: "Africa's Growing Strategic Clout in World Affairs: Significance and Implications", feat. Dr. Jack Mangala, Grand Valley State University. Jack Mangala is Associate Professor of Political Science and African Studies at Grand Valley State University (Michigan) where he served, up until last year, as Director of African and African American Studies Program and Director of the Area Studies Center. He holds a PhD in International Law from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium. Professor Mangala’s scholarly interests center on the nexus between international law and human security and on Africa’s international relations with a particular emphasis on the following thematic areas of Africa-EU relations (peace and security, governance and human rights, and migration and mobility). His most recent publications include Assessing George W. Bush’s Policies toward Africa: Proposals for the New U.S. President and African Leaders (Universe Press, 2009), Africa and the New World Era: From Humanitarianism to a Strategic View (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010) and New Security Threats and Crises in Africa: Regional and Inter! national Perspectives (Palgrave Macmillan, 2010). He is a Visiting Research Scholar at the Institute of African Studies, Carleton, for the Fall, 2011. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. 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.
Tuesday, November 1
7:30pm
St Paul University auditorium - 223 Main Street, Ottawa
PRESENTATION & PANEL DISCUSSION: An African Answer. Featuring Imam Muhammad Ashafa and Pastor James Wuye, former militia leaders turned peacemakers from Kaduna, Nigeria, whose amazing story of reconciliation is told in the film The Imam & the Pastor, will visit Ottawa from October 31 to November 2, 2011. With them will be Joseph Karanja from Kenya’s Rift Valley, where they facilitated a mediation process documented in a second film An African Answer, and Alan Channer, Director of the two films. The two leaders share trust-building and reconciliation techniques they have used effectively in their country and beyond. The presentation on November 1 will include 30 mins of extracts from these award-winning films plus footage not seen before. Suggested donation: $10-$15.Presented by Initiatives of Change Canada, part of an international network (www.iofc.org) of diverse peoples working to inspire individuals to experience positive personal change, thus empowering communities to build a more equal and trusting mosaic. For further information please contact: Mary Ella Keblusek, Initiatives of Change Canada (national office) 613-230-7197 or [email protected]
Thursday, November 3
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
440 Albert Street, Room C117
OPEN HOUSE by the Community Council for Ethnocultural Equity (CCEE). Members of the community that are community minded and passionately committed to the goal of all students achieving their full potential and living harmoniously in a diverse global society are invited to attend an Open House on the development of an Advisory Committee on Equity. The purpose of the Advisory Committee on Equity (ACE) will be to: Š. Advise the OCDSB on ways to foster equity, diversity and inclusive education Š. Reflect the diverse communities of the OCDSB Š. Collaborate with community-based organizations, community leaders and individuals committed to the goal of all students achieving their full potential. Please join us to learn more about this vibrant and relevant committee. Come out and have a voice in shaping the schools of the 21st Century. Refreshments will be provided. For more info, contact Corinne Davison, Instructional Coach — Inclusive, Safe and Caring Schools, at 613-596-8211 (8679), [email protected] or email ACE at equity003gmail.com.
Saturday, November 5
1:30PM
Christ Church Cathedral (420 Sparks St. at Bronson, Ottawa)
CATHEDRAL ARTS: Remembrance and Commemoration. This event will feature the National Capital Concert Band. Guest performers will be a Chamber Group from the Cathedral Girls’ Choir and The London Trio Plus.
This year’s concert will mark the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Hong Kong and the 95th Anniversary of the Number Two Construction Battalion of Nova Scotia. A Post-Concert High Tea will follow for Reserved Ticket patrons. As has become the custom, a portion of the proceeds of this event will be given to the Perley-Rideau Veterans' Hospital for its Alzheimer Unit. Reserved: $35 (includes a Post-Reception High Tea); General $20; Students:$10.
Saturday, November 5
5:00pm
Carleton University, 2017 Dunton Tower
In Conversation with Nuruddin Farah, the world-renowned Somali novelist. Winner of the Neustadt International Prize, Nuruddin Farah will be visiting Carleton University. Nuruddin Farah will be here to discuss his novels, including his most recent book, Crossbones.
Saturday, November 5
6pm
Fourth Avenue Baptist Church
An evening of Jamaican culture feat. an authentic Jamaican dinner, followed by an address by Jamaican High Commissioner H.E. Sheila Sealy Monteith, a presentation on Revival in Jamaica, complete with revival songs by the Caribbean Voices. Tickets: $20/person. Reservations: 613-236-1804
Saturday, November 5
6:30pm
Villa Marconi Banquet Hall (1026 Baseline Road, Ottawa)
Gala/dance commemorating 32nd Anniversary of Independence of St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Under the patronage of Steve Philips, Consul General for St Vincent and the Grenadines in Toronto. Highlights of the evening include: Featured Speaker - Ambassador Camillo Gonsalves, SVG Permanent Representative to the UN; silent auction and raffle prizes; music by Ottawa’s own David Super sound as well as live performance by saxophonist Julian McIntosh and the Caribbean Thunderbolts. Formal/Semi-Formal Event. TICKETS: Gala & Dance: $50 – (If purchased before October 21 * $55 after); Dance: $20. TICKET INFO. 613 296-5596 * 613 864-4175 * 613 266-4375
Sunday, November 6
Doors open: 6:30pm, show starts: 7pm
234, Montreal Rd.
In Da Industry and Society of Revellers present: The Gala Expressions: live music (aaron the Alien, Truhalf, Class Jokes, Karma, Naky B...), art fashion show, social networking. Tickets:$5 adv., $10 at teh door. Tickets available at: Island Flava (409, Dalhousie St.) and 234 Montreal Rd. Info: 613-875-6651 or
613-899-0886.
Tuesday, November 8
11 am
Minto Park (corner of Elgin and Gilmour), Ottawa
Celebration of the Life of Wangari Muta Maathai, Nobel Peace Laureate, environmentalist, and womens’ rights advocate (1940-2011). A tree will be planted in Prof. Maathai's honour.. Speakers: Nobel Women’s Initiative & Ecology Ottawa, and distinguished guests: Simon Nabukwesi, High Commissioner of Kenya; Else Eikeland, Ambassador of Norway; Mr. Jim Watson, Mayor of the City of Ottawa; For more info: [email protected]
Tuesday, November 8
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Lord Elgin Hotel - 100 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Ottawa Career & Entrepreneur Fair presented by State Farm and First Fridays. Featuring: Career, Business, Networking & Educational Opportunities with some of Ottawa’s Top Companies & Organizations...Free admission. Please pre-register to receive preferred admission and line bypass by visiting: http://ottawacareerfair.eventbrite.com/ Visit the State Farm booth for your chance to win an iPad 2® touch! For exhibitor, sponsorship and other information, please email [email protected]
or call 1-800-565-6228
Friday, November 11
1:00pm - 9:00pm
14 De la Sapinière, Gatineau , J9A 2W8
ART SHOW & SALE: Marie Jude Etienne and Yvon Villarceau invite you to “From your place to my place”, a show and sale of paintings to raise funds for The Evergreen Academy, a school project in Plateau Reno, Haïti.
RSVP: Tel. 819-595-4728
Saturday, November 12
12:00pm- 3:00pm
Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa
Jaku Konbit Peer to Peer Youth Entrepreneurship & Business Conference. Ontario is investing in the Peer to Peer Youth Leadership and Employment Program that will shape the next generation of leaders through involvement in local community building activities. Jaku Konbit, Peer to Peer Youth Leadership and Employment program is being developed and implemented by youth of African and immigrant origin, from Ottawa’s francophone and Anglophone communities. The Program provides mentorship, leadership training, and foster community engagement for newcomer youth through the Youth Opportunities Program offered by the Ministry of Ontario. Youth leaders spent two months defining a program for the summer months through November 2011. These youth leaders did their own outreach to their communities to bring youth together to engage in summer camp and community garden programs and now the Youth Entrepreneurship Conference. P2P is a leadership and employment mentorship program developed and implemented by P2P Leadership & Mentorship Goals: *To increase the self-esteem and self-respect of participating youth *To encourage youth to be successful positive role models and proud contributors to the growth of Canada’s cultural mosaic *To provide a platform for youth to reach out to diverse communities and engage in business enterprises. *To expose youth to the growing horticulture and green industries. Audience: Youth from across Ottawa’s multicultural diverse community. To register, please contact [email protected] For more info on the organizer, visit www.jakukonbit.com
Saturday, November 12
From 9:30pm
Wally's dining Lounge- 2532 Innis Rd.,Blackburn Hamlet
A & H BIG PEOPLE DANCE. Experience the past, present and future, with music by Hitman Wally B and David Supersound. Tickets: Advance - $10.00 ~ Door - $15.00 Available @ Mugena: 613-722-8228 <> Hair Zone: 613-842-9451 Fishy's: 613-746-5600 <> Pams Hear Creek: 613-614-5474 Info: 613-600-6698 ~ 613-739-0070
Sunday, November 13
12:00 noon
Glebe St-James United Church (650 Lyon St. South, Ottawa)
Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign, Third Annual "Dare to Dine". As part of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign and its annual "Dare to Dine" fundraiser, the Capital Grannies, Ammas to Grammas and Grammas to Ambuyas are joining forces to provide their third annual African Lunch. The menu will include soup, stew, biscuits and desserts, all with an African connection. Donations to the Stephen Lewis Foundation will be collected during the lunch and will go to projects in Africa that assist grandmothers who have lost their adult children to HIV/AIDS and are now raising their orphaned grandchildren.
Monday, November 14
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Arts Lounge (2017 Dunton Tower), Carleton University
TALK & DISCUSSION: “Diamonds, Human Rights and the Politics of Change in Zimbabwe”, feat.: Farai Maguwu (Centre for Research & Development), Tiseke Kasambala (Human Rights Watch), Linda Freeman (Carleton University). Moderated by Alan Martin, Partnership Africa Canada. Presented by Partnership Africa Canada and the Institute of African Studies. Farai Maguwu: Executive Director, Centre for Research and Development (Zimbabwe) and the 2011 recipient of Human Rights Watch’s Alison Des Forges Award for Extraordinary Activism. Tiseke Kasambala: Senior Researcher, Africa Division, Human Rights Watch. Linda Freeman: Professor, Department of Political Science, Carleton, working on a book exploring the nature of South African support for the Mugabe. Alan Martin: Research Director, Partnership Africa Canada, and author of Diamonds and Clubs: The Militarized Control of Diamonds and Power in Zimbabwe (2010). For more info, contact the Institute of African Studies at
613-520-2600 ext. 2220 or [email protected] *For a campus map, please see: http://www2.carleton.ca/cu/campus/
Monday, November 14
5:30pm
Westin Hotel Ottawa (11 Colonel By Drive • Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4)
"Eat 2 Defeat Diabetes" fundraising gala-dinner to mark World Diabetes Day and to benefit the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA). •5:30 Pre-Dinner Reception •6:45 Welcome and Dinner •8:30 Silent auction closes. Special guest speaker: World Champion Canadian Rower Chris Jarvis, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at a very young age. Tickets are $120.00 each (with a $60 tax receipt to be issued after the event) and tables of 10 are $1,200. Purchase tickets at: <http://eat2defeatdiabetes.ca/home/tickets.html>
Thursday, November 15
6:00PM Reception; 7:00PM Dinner
Hampton Inn, Ottawa (100 Coventry Rd., Ottawa)
“Friends of the Bishop” Annual Dinner. Keynote speaker: The Rt. Rev. Terry Dance. $100/person. BISHOP TERRY DANCE was consecrated Suffragan Bishop of Huron and Bishop of Norfolk in June 2009. Prior to that, Bishop Terry was Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London for nine years. It was during that time that the Diocese of Mthatha in South Africa became a passion and personal project for him. Bishop Terry's work with orphans and victims of HIV/AIDS was a life-changing experience for him and, to date, the "Bishop's Wellness Fund for Africa" has generated over $400,000 to care for orphans, AIDS victims and the poorest of the poor in this African diocese. Bishop Terry's work, along with that of his wife Diane, continues to this day. They spend five to six weeks every couple of years in the Diocese of Mthatha, working with the Church and schools, doing whatever they can to be useful. A dynamic and compelling speaker, Bishop Terry will transport you to the other side of the world through his images and stories of heartbreak and triumph, introducing you to the hope-filled and spirit-led people of Mthatha.
Thursday, November 17
7pm
Carleton University, Art Gallery, St. Patrick's Building
Talk: "Africa, Food Security, & Radio" How ICT's and radio broadcasts are being used to help farmers in Africa. Farm Radio International, the Centre for Media and Transitional Societies, and the Institute of African Studies at Carleton University welcomes you to an interactive talk, "Africa, Food Security, & Radio". Ben Fiafor, national research co-ordinator for the African Farm Radio Research Initiative (AFRRI) will talk about Farm Radio's groundbreaking research on the use of text messaging and participatory radio campaigns to help farmers in Ghana improve food security. (www.farmradio.org) Free Admission.
Friday, November 18
6:45pm
Walkley Bowling Lane - 2092 Walkley Road
Bowling Night presented by The Jamaican (Ottawa) Community Association Inc. & Friends. $15.00/Adults & $12.00/Children (3 games, shoes and a chance at a door prize). 50/50 Tickets Will Be On Sale. Wear Your Island Colours and Bring Your Team (Teams will be provided for anyone without a team). Register by November 15, 2011. Registration, Information and Tickets: (613)739-0955, (613)796-1185, (613)282-1528, (613)731-5371
Friday, November 18 - Sunday, Nov. 20
InSol: Womyn of Colour Collective, Agitate: Queer People of Colour, 3 Dreads and a Baldhead and Black Caucus presents: “Neo-Negritude Expressions: Reclaiming Our Sexualities”. "Let's see ourselves beautiful again" Saddi Khali. The ultimate mix-master, Saddi Khali is a nationally respected New Orleans-born poet, performance artist, and photographer. He has worked for the last 20 years to blend the most effective mix of art and activism. Khali’s emergence on the field of photography has been groundbreaking. His images have been featured in ESSENCE Magazine and on the cover of the Random House book, Triksta and the instruction book, The Naked and The Lens.
Events Schedule:
Friday, November 18
Doors open at 9:00pm
The Legion - 359 Kent St (Kent and Gilmour)
After Hours Partay with Saddi Khali!! Dj yalla!yalla! and DJ Prufrock. Erotica readings, Bar and Refreshments available. Sliding scale $5-$10 at door
Saturday, November 19
1pm - 4pm
Bruce House - 251 Bank St
Day- Sexuality and Art Therapy Workshop. Donations at the door.
7pm
Venus Envy-320 Lisgar
Ottawa premiere of 'Red Lips' by Kyisha Williams. Kyisha Williams is a vibrant, radical, black, queer, high femme, sex positive, activist, survivor, fighter and writer. She is a community organizer and support worker within black/queer/trans/racialized/criminalized /HIV+/HCV+ communities. She directed "Red Lips" [cages for black girls] her debut short film which explores black/racialized/criminalized/queer/trans identity and its relationship with the prison-industrial complex. It attempts to articulate links between interpersonal and systemic violence, while celebrating the ways in which we survive and celebrate ourselves. Donations at the door
Sunday, November 20
1pm-4pm
Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) - 233 Gilmour St.
Black Sexualities Workshop.Donations at the door
From Saturday 19th - Wednesday 23rd folks will be able to book and do photo shoots with Saddi . Check out his amazing work here: http://www.saddikhaliphoto.com/
Sponsors: Womyn's Centre at Carleton University, Venus Envy. Link: http://wocinsol.wordpress.com/
Saturday, November 19
6:00pm
Ben Franklin Place-chamber - 101 Centrepoint Dr., Ottawa
The Denan Project : Creating a brighter future from a bitter past. A powerful documentary about the human connection between the drought-affected people of Eastern Ethiopian town of Denan and the three times Oscar nominee and Emmy Award winning film maker from Connecticut, Dick Young. Dick Young will be at the event so don't miss out on this great opportunity to meet him. Tickets: $30/adult and $20/student. This includes refreshments and entertainment graciously provided by the country music band : Grateful We Are Not Dead. For Tickets contact info is: (613) 618 - 0088 / (613) 286 - 7218 or by email at [email protected] This event is being organized by Sahan Relief and Development Organization in collaboration with the African-Canadian Centre for Development, Centre for African Studies at Carleton University, Somali Relief Ottawa and Ethiopian Student Association. To date, the Denan Project has implemented many successful projects including but not limited to: a well-functioning health hospital, education project, Cottage Industries, water projects, and others. For more information on the Denan Project, visit : http://thedenanproject.org/
Saturday, November 19
6:30pm
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue
CULTURAL EXPLOSION, hosted by Immigrant Women Services Ottawa (IWSO). Come and enjoy an evening of cultural dances, spoken word, music and comedy Performances by: Lui Menghui (reknown Chinese soloist), the Venezuelan Dancers, Aboriginal Women Drummers, Daido Academy – Chinese Dancers, Oni the Haitian Sensation…and many more. Delicious ethnic finger foods for sale during intermission. Tickets— $25.(early bird) $30.(at the door).Tickets can be purchased online at: www.immigrantwomenservices.com ; by calling 613 729 3145 or email: [email protected] Proceeds will support group activities for immigrant women and children. Tickets can be purchased online at: www.immigrantwomenservices.com ; by calling 613 729 3145 or email: [email protected]
Saturday, November 19
Doors open at 7pm, short program at 8pm
Orange Gallery (233 Armstrong Street, Parkdale Market)
Mathare in Focus: A vernissage of photos by CMETrust scholars. Host: Adrian Harewood (co-host of CBC News Ottawa 5, 5:30 & 6 and host of CBC News Ottawa Late Night). Spoken word/Slam poetry: Greg Frankson a.k.a Ritallin (Ottawa/Toronto). Beats: DJ Zattar (Timekode/Ottawa). Silent auction, snacks, bar. Tickets $35 (+$20 tax receipt) http://mathareinfocus2011.eventbrite.com/ Limited number of $20 student tickets.The Canada-Mathare Education Trust (CMETrust) is a Canadian charity providing high school scholarships to students from Mathare, Kenya’s second largest slum. More info: www.cmetrust.org
Sunday, November 20
2pm
Ottawa Public Library Auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St.
PRESENTATION on youth, guns and gangs. Marking the UN International Child Day, Canada's Child Day & Child Friendly City Day in Ottawa, YOU are invited to join Black History Ottawa; Every Child is Sacred, Children for One Another, Ottawa Public Library, and the Ottawa Police Service, An intergeneration presentation by Det. Rohan King, where we will learn about the tell-tale signs that the Gangs and Guns culture is entrapping the children of our ``village``; and how to protect children, whom we hold to be sacred beings. This presentation will be followed by an interactive panel discussion. This presentation is for YOU: the parents, adolescents, youth, teachers, social workers, children and youth outreach workers and youth and community organizations. Free Admission! For further information: e-mail to [email protected] or Joanne (613) 739-0955
Tuesday, November 22
9:15am -12 noon
Perley and Rideau veterans’ Health Centre, Lupton Hall
Public Education Seminar: "Caring for the Caregiver". Presented by The Council on Aging of Ottawa in partnership with the Alzheimer Society Ottawa and Renfrew County. Presentation Highlights: · Practical tips for caregivers to prevent burnout· How to cope with the stresses of caregiving. Guest Speaker: Mr. Patrick Marshall, Ethics Coordinator, Client Relations Advisor, Bruyère Continuing Care
Presentation in English only. Cost: $10/person with pre-registration required ➩Registration or for more information please contact: 613-523-4004 ext 101 or [email protected]
Wednesday, November 23
12:00 p.m-2:00 p.m.
Carleton University, 2017 Dunton Tower
Capital Grannies Kazuri Jewellery Sale. The Capital Grannies will be holding a fundraising sale of Kazuri Jewellery in 2017 Dunton Tower at 12 noon to 2 p.m. Kazuri means small and beautiful and is the name given to the colourful beaded earrings, necklaces and bracelets handmade by Kenyan women. The enterprise was started in 1975 by Lady Wood to make work for a few women and now employs 350. They are taught the many skills of jewellery-making and receive a good wage, maternity and vacation leave, lunch and snacks and medical advice for their families. When you purchase one of these pieces, not only will you have a unique piece of jewellery but you will also make a difference to the lives of many in Kenya.
Wednesday, November 23
12pm - 1:30pm
The Council on Aging of Ottawa, 1247 Kilborn Place Ottawa
The Council on Aging of Ottawa “Lunch & Learn" event: “Vulnerable and isolated seniors: Keeping connected”. Guest speaker: Marjorie Milloy, HelpAged Canada & Acting Group. Bring your lunch. Tea and coffee provided. Free parking. Presentations in English. Questions can be answered in both official languagesFree admission but ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED: 613-789-3577 ext. 11 or [email protected]
Wednesday, November 23
6:00pm
OCISO - 945 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1Y 2X5
The Network of Black Business & Professional Women November Networking session. NB2PW are hosting an informal networking session staged to engage attendees in direct interaction to promote bi-directional sharing of information, opportunities and expertise. For more infO: [email protected]
Website: www.nb2pw.net
Thursday, November 24
7pm
St. Augustine Church - 1060 Baseline Rd (corner of Merivale & Baseline)
MEMORIAL SERVICE by the St. Lucia Association in Ottawa in remembrance of the victims of the tragic auto accident at Morne Sion, Choiseul, St. Lucia. Reception to follow immediately after the service- 8-9pm. For any further information 613.894.6750 or [email protected]
Thursday, November 24
9:00PM
Mercury Lounge - 56 Byward Market Sq., Ottawa, ON
CONCERT: UP & UP MUSIC is very proud to present SLIM MOORE & THE MAR-KAYS at the UP & UP Concert Series. Slim Moore & The Mar-Kays have just dropped the debut album which is already being met with critical acclaim. The band has just recently released their album in Toronto, Quebec City and Montreal and heads to Europe in April 2012. Admission: $10 at the door. More at www.slimmooreandthemarkays.com.
Saturday, November 26
3pm-9pm
Prea’s Studio Gallery - 55 Sweetland Ave. (In Sandy Hill - 3 Streets past King Edward, right off Laurier)
ART EXPO & SALE: Drop in and enjoy over 70 paintings available for sale, featuring Prea Zwarych's new work completed since graduating with a Visual Arts degree. Styles range from abstracts to landscapes, portraits to animals, spiritually themed pieces and many more! You will not want this Christmas to pass without a beautiful new work of art for yourself or a friend! Receive a ballot for each guest you bring for a chance to win 1 of 5 discount coupons for an original painting of your choice. Music, refreshments, prizes. For more info call 613-806-0854 or email [email protected] If you are unable to attend on this date, just contact Prea to arrange an alternate tour date. See a preview of her work on Facebook at “Prea Z Art and Passion Expressed Fan Page”.
Saturday, November 26
7pm
270 Crichton Street, Bus route # 9
The Ottawa International Drumming Festival Presents: “Africa Night Benefit Concert”. It takes a village to raise a song! Come celebrate an evening of great African music, song and dance for a good cause. Featuring:*Ottawa Folklore Center Jazz Band: Playing Afro-Jazz, *The amazing New Edinburgh Community Children's Choir, *Ballet Esmeraldas de Colombia: Traditional Folkloric dance of Colombia, *New Edinburgh Marimba Youth Band, *Drum 4 Life - Rhythms of Afro-Cuban & West African, *Marimba Mana Band – Live dance music from Zimbabwe. Admission: A voluntary donation will be appreciated. All proceeds go towards the construction of a school in Liberia and in Zambia. For more info, visit our website: www.stjohnlutheran.ca www.ottawaidf.com or face book; Fountains of Light Foundation; http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=189396097803203
Saturday, November 26
Cocktail hour: 7pm, Dinner at 8pm
Jim Durrell Recreational Centre, 1265 Walkley Road, Ottawa.
The Rockers United Soccer Club 11th Annual Awards Presentation Banquet and Dance. Food provided by Fishy’s Tropical Grill. Music by Dynamic WALLY-B, Oldies by Oscar, Rankin Jeff. Tickets: $40/person available by calling Barbara at (613)731-5371. Contact info: Alic Edgar: 596-1059; Peter Nesbeth: 769-5141 Website: www.rockerssoccerclub1.com
Sunday, November 27
2:30pm until 6:30pm
The Knights of Columbus Hall - 260 Mc Arthur Ave, Ottawa, ON
Club Socca Presents: Bridging The Gap Concert. Includes Food and door prizes. Tickets: $10 advance, more at the door. For info: 613-739-0070.
Monday, November 28 & Tuesday, November 29, 2011
9.00am to 4:00pm (28 November) & 9.00am to 4:00pm (29 November)
Routhier Community Centre, 172 Guigues Ave, Ottawa ON K1N 5H9
SYMPOSIUM: Are you a service provider? Do you serve members of the African and Caribbean community? You are invited to a two day Symposium.The Symposium is being organized jointly by the African and Caribbean Council on HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO), the AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO), Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) and Ottawa Public Health’s Healthy Sexuality and Risk Reduction Unit with assistance from Chuo FM 89.1, (Jambo Ottawa-Chuo morning radio) and Lowertown Community Resource Centre. In recent years, there has been an increase in newcomers from Africa and the Caribbean in the Ottawa region. Given this, service organizations in the areas of settlement, housing, women’s services, employment, immigration, health, etc. may want to look at opportunities to increase their capacity to provide services that most effectively meet the needs of the region’s changing population. The Symposium goal is to get an understanding of your knowledge of the African and Caribbean communities that you serve, the methods and approaches that you use to serve them, your successes and challenges and barriers that you experience while serving this population. We will also seek to discuss how we can build and maintain effective partnerships among local service providers. We hope that it will provide an ideal platform to learn from each other about strengths, gaps, challenges, emerging/current trends and other areas related to delivering services to African, Caribbean and Black communities. Another expected outcome of the symposium will be the creation of a network of local service providers who can pool resources, share and exchange knowledge/expertise to ultimately provide increased access to and the best quality of services to African, Caribbean and Black communities in the Ottawa Region. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by November 18th 2011 to: Khaled Salam, Coordinator of Support Services/Case Manager, AIDS Committee of Ottawa, Tel: (613) 238-5014 ext. 234;
Email:[email protected]
Monday, November 28
6pm
Ottawa Public Library, auditorium, Main Branch (120 Metcalfe St.)
FILM SCREENING: The South African high Commission presents "React to the African film" with a screening of "The Bangbang Club", a film by Steven Silver. "The Bang Bang Club" is the real-life story of a group of photographers bound together by friendship and their sense of purpose to tell the truth. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film's producer, Daniel Iron.