Past Events 2004 -2005
PUBLIC LECTURE |
"Look Beneath the Surface: Human Trafficking"
Agueda Marín Hernández
Monday 28 November 2005 ~ 1330-1530 hrs
University of Calgary, CIBC Hub Room, Rozsa Centre
There are many different opinions about what trafficking is, how widespread trafficking is, how to understand the problem, what needs to be done to respond to it and how to address the growing restrictions against legal and safe migration that people around the world are facing. Agueda Marín Hernández, Counter-Trafficking Regional Specialist, International Organization for Migration, will discuss issues of human trafficking and a provide information on opportunities available for individuals who would like to get involved will be provided.
Sponsored by: Canadian Red Cross (Southern Alberta Region), Centre for Military and Strategic Studies, Department of Political Science, Faculty of Social Work, International Centre, International Student Centre, Latin American Research Centre, Murray Fraser Chair in Economic Development.
Please here for more information on this event.
FILM SHOWING |
"Belle Epoque (The Age of Beauty)"
Wednesday 23 November 2005 ~ 1700 hrs
Mount Royal College, EA 1031
The Spanish Club at Mount Royal College invites you to a film showing of "Belle Epoque", Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Language Film (1992). Directed by Fernando Trueba, this is the story of a Spanish soldier who deserts from the army in 1931, only to find himself arrested by a group of local policemen. He is released and soon befriends a lonely, old man in the local village. Problems arise when the old man's daughters come to visit their father and the soldier quickly falls in love with each of them.
INFORMATION SESSION |
El voto de los mexicanos en el exterior / The vote for Mexicans abroad
Monday 7 November 2005 / 1700 hrs
University of Calgary, Murray Fraser Hall Room 162
El Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Exterior con el respaldo del Consulado General de México, se complace en invitar a toda la comunidad mexicana en la provincia de Alberta a participar en la sesión informativa referente al tema de: El voto de los mexicanos en el exterior.
The Institute for the Mexicans Abroad (IME), with the support of the Consulate General of Mexico, is pleased to invite the Mexican community in the province of Alberta to participate in the informative session: The vote for Mexicans abroad.
FILM SHOWING |
Alberta Premiere, “Best Canadian Documentary, 2005” Hot Docs Film Festival Toronto
"Between Midnight and the Rooster's Crow"
Thursday 3 November 2005 / 1900 hrs
The Uptown Screen, 612 - 8 Avenue SW
$10 Tickets available at Sunnyside Market, Arusha Centre (100% C$ accepted)
After being declined from the Calgary International Film Festival, this film was in danger of not showing in Calgary, where it is set, along with the jungles of Ecuador. Arusha is screening it this Thursday for the first showing in the province.
This beautiful film follows many of the issues that play out within the globalization debate, from the Ecuadoran jungle to the corporate office towers of Calgary. It questions whether it is possible for a Canadian energy company to be a "good corporate citizen" in an oil-producing area with a history stained by environmental contamination, near-extinction of indigenous nations, oppression by military forces, and rampant corruption. Directed by Nadja Drost. Panel discussion will follow with participation from the Director, MLA, Dr. David Swann, and others.
PUBLIC LECTURE |
Blanca Olivia Velazquez
Feminist Collective Mercedes Olivera (COFEMO), Chiapas, Mexico
Saturday 5 November 2005 / 1930-2100 hrs
The Kahanoff Centre – Rm. 201 (200, 1202 Centre Street SE
Horizons of Friendship, a Canadian non-profit international development organization supporting community development projects and citizen participation initiatives in Central America and Mexico, is hosting this public event in Calgary.
Blanca Olivia Velazquez is from the Feminist Collective Mercedes Olivera (COFEMO) from Chiapas, Mexico. She has worked for 10 years with women’s organizations in Mexico. She is a trained psychologist whose experiences include providing support for women victims of sexual and domestic violence, accompanying and advocating for them within the health and legal systems.PUBLIC LECTURE |
"Partying with the Departed"
Dr. Denise Brown
LARC Fellow and Director of the Latin American Studies Program
Wednesday 26 October 2005 / Drinks 1630 hrs, Dinner 1900 hrs, Lecture 2015 hrs
Big Rock Grill (5555 - 76th Avenue SE)
$30 per person
Dr. Brown will speak on "How to Party with the Departed" at the Big Rock University Lecture series. As always, all proceeds go to UofC undergraduate scholarships. For more information on the Big Rock University Series, please click here.
PUBLIC LECTURE |
Dr. Lúcio Kowarick
Holder of the 2005 Visiting Chair in Brazil Studies
Monday 24 October 2005 / 1500 hrs
University of Calgary, Earth Sciences (ES) Room 162
The Latin American Research Centre is pleased to welcome Dr. Lúcio Kowarick from the University of São Paulo, Brazil to the University of Calgary from 22-26 October 2005 as the holder of the Visiting Chair in Brazil Studies. For more information on the Visiting Chair in Brazil Studies and on the the 2005 recipient, please click here.
WORD FEST |
Ana Belén-Lopez
Eduardo Antonio Parra
Thursday 13 October 2005 / 11.30 am - 13.30 pm
CIBC Hub (Rozsa Centre)
The University of Calgary is a proud sponsor of WordFest, and the Latin American Research Centre is pleased to welcome two of Mexico's hottest writers!
Ana Belén Lopez is an accomplished poet who is highly active on the Mexican cultural scene. She helped found the renowned and dynamic Poesia y Poética magazine in 1989, has taught Latin American literature at universities in Sinaloa, Durango, and Mexico City, and edited an anthology of Mexican women’s poetry entitled Ellas. Ana has two collections of poetry to her credit and collaborates actively with a wide range of cultural publications in her current home of Mazátlan, where she lives with her husband and two children.
Eduardo Antonio Parra has won numerous prizes in Mexico for his short fiction, among them the prestigious National Prize for the Short Story. His fiction and essays have been published widely in journals and magazine in his home country. He had two collections of stories before releasing his latest book and his first publication in English.
In Spanish and English
For more information on the WordFest celebration of the written and spoken word, please visit their website here.
CELEBRATION |
Mexican Independence Day Celebration
Thursday 15 September 2005 / 19.30 hrs
Olympic Plaza
Come celebrate Mexico’s most patriotic day - September 15th. It will be an event that brings together the growing community of Mexicans visiting and living in Calgary. Join us for a FREE outdoor evening of authentic Mexican music and dance. Sample the traditional foods of Mexico and browse Mexican silver and handicrafts stands. Entertainment will include well known local talent: El Dueto Los Carcamo, The CALMECA Dancers, and Special guests from Mexico.
The Calgary-Naucalpan Sister City Committee, part of Calgary Economic Development’s Sister City Program, together with The University of Calgary, The Calgary Mexican Cultural Society (CALMECA), and with support from The Consulate of Mexico in Calgary, are pleased to jointly host the first official Mexican Independence Day Celebration.
Festivities begin at 7:30 PM in Olympic Plaza. At 11:00 PM Vice Consul Sergio Pichardo, Mexico’s official representative in Calgary, will deliver the “Grito de la Independencia”, a tradition proclaiming the historic start of Mexico’s independence movement in 1810. It’s an exciting moment you won’t want to miss!
Please click here for more information.
PUBLIC LECTURE |
"Civil Society and Economic Reform: Cuba and China"
Dr. Adrian H. Hearn
Institute for International Studies, The University of Technology, Sydney, Australia
Wednesday 14 September 2005 / 12:00 - 13:30 hrs
SS 821 (Social Sciences Building)
This seminar talk examines economic reform in Cuba and China since the Soviet collapse of 1989 to clarify the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI), economic growth, and civic participation. Drawing examples from Cuba and China, I argue that the potential of FDI to stimulate domestic economic activity and widen avenues of democratic governance is greatly enhanced when governments actively build partnerships in two key areas: First, with domestic industry to promote the interdependence of foreign multinationals and local enterprise, thereby stimulating economic growth through trade and supply networks; and Second, with civil society actors ranging from neighbourhood associations to religious communities, to encourage civic participation and local initiative.
FILM SHOWING |
The Chilean Canadian Community Association of Calgary presents:
"Salvador Allende"
Sunday 11 September 2005 / 18.00 hrs
SAIT Orpheus Theatre, Campus Centre Building, 1301 - 16 Avenue NW
In his current work "Salvador Allende", Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzman researches the actual life and work of the former president of Chile, Salvador Allende. Information lost to history, forgotten friends and family members reflect on his compelling personalist, charm and intellect. Patricio Guzman is perhaps most famous for directing one of the best political documentaries of all time, "The Battle of Chile." This latest film, an official selection at the 2004 Cannes Film Festival, has been highly acclaimed.
CAMPUS FAIR |
Latin America made a splash at the University of Calgary's third annual Campus Fair on 18 June 2005! Despite the rain, approximately 6,000 guests toured 58 exhibits at 16 different sites across campus. Thank you to all who ensured that Latin America was well represented!
Click here to see Latin American Studies' brochure of events
PUBLIC LECTURE |
Dora Ruth del Valle Cobar
Alliance Against Impunity/Alianza contra la Impunidad (Guatemalan human rights NGO)
Wednesday 4 May 2005 / 12.00-14.00 hrs
Science B 142
The Latin American Research Centre is pleased to welcome Dora Ruth del Valle Cobar, a leading member of Alliance Against Impunity (Alianza contra la Impunidad), a Guatemalan human rights NGO. She is currently on a global speaking tour, focusing on the human rights situation in Guatemala. She has a Masters in Social Psychology and Political Violence from the University of San Carlos, in Guatemala, as well as a Masters in Political Science from the University of Brasilia.
PUBLIC LECTURE |
"Networking for Results Series: Brazil, Chile and Peru At-A-Glance"
Wednesday 23 February 2005 / 17.30-19.30 hrs
Calgary Petroleum Club, McMuurray Room
CCA Members & Students $20 (non-members $25)
The Canadian Council for the Americas, Alberta Chapter invites you to an evening of networking, as Barry Horon (Manager, Technology Transfer and Marketing, Enbridge Technology, Inc. and George Galaz (Manger, Business Development, Telvent Canada) share their recent successes in Latin America.
FILM SHOWING |
Romance Languages Film Club presents
"Los Niños Invisibles (Invisible Children)"
Thursday 18 November 2004 / 17.00 hrs
University of Calgary, CHD 420
In Spanish with English subtitles
It is the 1950s in Colombia. There is political unrest and violence. However, in a small town there is joy and excitement. For the first time, one of the town girls is in the Miss Colombia pageant. Also, modernity has arrived in the form of TV. Even though the only television is black and white, it brings together the townspeople and helps them find hope and content.
11-year-old Rafael and his two best friends also have hope and great imagination. They create a world of magic in order to become invisible and get close to a pretty 12-year-old neighbour Rafael is in love with. Following instructions from a black magic book the children try to make their dream come true.
Director: Lisandro Duque Naranjo (Colombia)
Screenplay: Gabriel García Márquez (1981 Nobel Prize winner)
Awards: Best movie and best screenplay (II Premios Nacionales de Cine - II Colombian National Movie Awards, 2003)