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Feb 21st, 2008 - 12:04:56 | Aurora Herrera
feedI just met with DECA U of T and the current president is psyched about out tools. HOWEVER, their elections are right around the corner and he was hesitant to start a project page when the new president might not want to use it. I'm trying to schedule a meeting with the the present and future top dawgs of DECA U of T by the end of this month.
The current president said that he would love to partner with CLC and share business resources they have developed like networking tip sheets and case studies - that we can use in workshops.
So I am looking forward to this meeting. I think their partnership will be really great for CLC.
Feb 20th, 2008 - 16:00:02 | Aurora Herrera
Ok - so just an update on what has been going on.
Mai and I went to the first Change that Clicks meeting with the Boys and Girls Club in TO. I think it went well in that the program coordinators seemed really interested in implementing the program for the kids. However, they did not seem as interested in the program for themselves. I know that CLC is about engaging youth but perhaps it is worth think about how to engage adults as well. In my logic, if there is an enthused adult, they will in turn imbue the youth around them with enthusiasm. The plan is to do the program before the summer sets in. When we are there, one of the youth teachers from the club will be present to learn how to run the program. Therefore, the program will become a sustainable part of their all round program - and it will hopefully expand.
I have also spent a lot of time preparing for the media meeting on Friday. I am creating a media kit that all CLCers can utilize when they have an event. I am also creating a power point presentation on how to write a news story.
On the flipside, I am also working on a media workshop - to teach youth how to harness the power of the media. This has been taking a while to develop but hopefully, I can present it at our CLC next team meeting.
Tomorrow I am meeting with DECA U of T. They are interested in putting up a project page and also finding out how TIG can help them with their work. They have a facebook group and use it to promote their events - so I feel that they will be impressed with our tools.
On Friday I am meeting with Monique Woolnough from the SYC to put up their project page. This should be great - I am especially excited to get this going.
I have a tentative date for a meeting set on Monday to meet with a representative from Juxtaposition to set up a project page and partner with TIG.
One more note and perhaps the most important - I would like to welcome Muneeb to the Toronto team. He will be working to with me to put the high school project into action and also to secure funds for CLC year 3. WELCOME!
Feb 20th, 2008 - 15:41:56 | Aurora Herrera
Hi Everyone - this post is really for Nikki -
As you know, I used to live in Ottawa so I'm connected to the events that go on there. Here are a bunch of events you can attend. I sent the list to Kyle for his newsletter but I'm not sure if he as room for all ..LOL
HAVE FUN :)
Hey Kyle - here is my list of event for Ottawa. There are events here that look ahead towards March so go wild!! I'll send you my Toronto list soon.
February 20th
Lecture: Peace in Sri Lanka Human Rights Internet, 12th Floor Boardroom, 1 Nicholas Street. (register, 613-789-7407; info@hri.ca) Noon-1p.m. Human Rights Internet hosts a presentation by Harim Peiris, from the Sri Lankan think tank Council for Public Policy, on "Current Developments and Prospects for Peace in Sri Lanka."
February 20th
Lecture: Peace in Sri Lanka Human Rights Internet, 12th Floor Boardroom 1 Nicholas Street. (register, 613-789-7407; info@hri.ca) Noon-1p.m. Human Rights Internet hosts a presentation by Harim Peiris, a senior researcher from the Sri Lankan think tank Council for Public Policy, on "Current Developments and Prospects for Peace in Sri Lanka." Mr. Peiris will give an overview of the Sri Lankan peace process as well as some of the work that the Council is doing to move this process forward.
February 21st
You are cordially invited with family and friends to an Intergenerational Community Conversation on the 2008 Black History Month theme:
Minding Our Health. Building Community
TOPIC
Human Colours of the Sun
Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.
at Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa
RSVP: J’Nikira Dinqinesh Education Centre edutrack@trytel.com
February 21st
Lecture: "My Istanbul" Councillors' Lounge, 2nd floor, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. 7:30p.m. $5; free for members. The Canadian and Turkish Women's Association of Ottawa presents an illustrated talk by Hassan M. Eltaher on "My Istanbul," a unique view of the Turkish city.
February 21st
Lecture: EU-Canada Education Co-operation 1304 Dunton Tower, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. (rsvp natasha_joukovskaia@carleton.ca; www.carleton.ca/ces) 1:30p.m. The Centre for European Studies welcomes Joachim Fronia with the European Commission's Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. Mr. Fronia will discuss EU-Canada co-operation in higher education.
February 21st
Seminar: Canada's National Security Interests Ballroom, Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. (register, 613-236-9903, www.cda-cdai.ca/defenceseminars.htm) The Conference of Defence Associations Institute presents a seminar on "Canada's National Security Interests in a Changing World." Speakers include Thomas d'Aquinos, David Mulroney, Gen. Rick Hillier; and Lt.-Gen. (Ret'd) Talat Masood of the Pakistani Army.
February 22nd
Defence Associations Meeting Ballroom, Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St. (register www.cda-cdai.ca/defenceseminars.htm) The Conference of Defence Associations is holding its annual general meeting, with a presentation on "Afghanistan and Beyond: The Impact on Canada's Regular and Reserve Forces." Speakers include MP Laurie Hawn, U.S. Admiral William Fallon and Gen. Raymond Henault.
February 22nd
Lecture: "Pakistan and the Regional Situation" Room 1130, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Ave. E. University of Ottawa. (rsvp 613-562-5689; www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca) 10a.m.-noon. Pakistani Army Lt. General (ret'd) Talat Masood is in Ottawa to speak about Pakistan's regional situation. Gen. Masood works with think tanks and universities regionally and globally, working to promote peace and stability in the region and writes on security and political issues.
February 22nd
Montessori International Day 70 Fieldrow Street. (613-727-9427) 4 -7 p.m. Free. The Canadian Montessori Academy presents it 6th annual International Day. Come and take part in an annual international adventure to celebrate the tastes and colours of the globe through food, music, art, costumes and performances.
February 22nd
Lecture: "Reflections on Armenia and the Diaspora" Armenian Embassy, 7 Delaware Ave. 8p.m. The Embassy of Armenia invites you to a talk by Alan Whitehorn on his book Ancestral Voices: Identity, Ethnic Roots, and A Genocide Remembered.
February 26th
Lecture: The Birth of the ICC Room 227, Fauteux Hall, 57 Louis Pasteur St., University of Ottawa. (api@uottawa.ca) 4-5 p.m. Free. The University of Ottawa's Graduate School of Public and International Affairs hosts a lecture on "Politics vs. Justice: The Surprising Birth of the International Criminal Court" by Erna Paris, author of The Sun Climbs Slow: Justice in the Age of the Imperial America.
February 26th
Lecture: "Japan's Foreign Policy" Room 2017, Arts Faculty Lounge, Dunton Tower, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive. (rsvp by Feb. 22, 613-241-8541 ext.140) 3:30p.m. The Embassy of Japan and NPSIA welcome Dr. Akihiko Tanaka, professor of International Politics at the University of Tokyo, who will give a presentation on "East Asian Regionalism and Japan's Foreign Policy."
February 26th
Roundtable: "Keeping Canada Competitive" Gowlings Ottawa, 160 Elgin St. (register 416-494-1440 ext. 225; www.couch.ca) 7-9:30p.m. $35; $30 members; $20 students. The Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs welcomes Glen Hodgson, chief economist with the Conference Board of Canada, who will give a presentation on "Keeping Canada Competitive: Mission Impossible?"
February 27th
Discussion: "Canadian Leadership Initiative in Civil Society" Downstairs, Clocktower Pub, 575 Bank Street (rsvp by Feb 26, rsvp@sidottawa.ca) 7p.m. $20; $10 for members. The Society for International Development invites you to a discussion with Réal Lavergne, senior policy research analyst at CIDA, on "Canadian Leadership Initiative in Civil Society and Aid Effectiveness."
February 27th
ecture: "Grameen Bank's Struggling Members Program" Room 05, Morisset Hall, University of Ottawa. (rsvp, 613-562-5800, ext. 2518; luc.bonneville@uOttawa.ca) 1-2p.m. Free. Rukhsana Ahmed will give a lecture on "Organizing for Social Improvement: Grameen Bank's Struggling (Beggar) Members Program in Perspective."
February 27th
Lecture: "Northern Ireland Peace Process, 1994-2008" Marcel Cadieux Auditorium, Lester B. Pearson Building, 125 Sussex Drive. (www.international.gc.ca/skelton/lecture-en.asp) 6 p.m. Free. Gen. John de Chastelain will speak on: "'Jaw-Jaw Better than War-War': Perspectives on Negotiation and the Northern Ireland Peace Process, 1994 to 2008." He has been part of the peace process since 1997.
February 27th
Breakfast with Robert Marleau Parliamentary Restaurant, Room 600, Centre Block, Parliament Hill. (register by Feb. 22, http://caj.ca/chapters) 7:45-9a.m. $35; $25 members. The Canadian Association of Journalists hosts a breakfast meeting with Robert Marleau, Canada's information commissioner on his experience implementing the Access to Information Act.
February 27th
The Society for International Development, Ottawa-Gatineau Chapter
SID-OG is pleased to invite you to a Presentation and Discussion:
"CANADIAN LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE IN CIVIL SOCIETY AND
AID EFFECTIVENESS"
Presenter
Réal Lavergne
Sr. Policy Research Analyst, Corporate Planning
Canadian International Development Agency
Wednesday, February 27th, 2008
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.**
Clocktower Pub and Eatery, Downstairs
575 Bank Street
$10 for members of SID-OG, $20 for non-members
Canada has been a leader in promoting and recognizing the role of CSOs in
delivering effective aid. Fresh from an International Conference on the
subject sponsored and lead by Canada, Dr. Lavergne will discuss the events,
processes and strategies that led to the convening of this Conference and
the issues, challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for CSOs in the
context of an evolving development agenda.
As availability of seating is limited, please RSVP to rsvp@sidottawa.ca no
later than 12 Noon on Feb. 26, 2008 should you wish to attend.
** For anyone who wants to take advantage of the Clocktower's fine food, the
6:00 to 7:00 period has been set aside. The presentation/discussion begins
at 7:00.
COMING MONTHS...
March 5th
Tsunami - 3 years later…
Development and Peace will be hosting a special information session on the Tsunami reconstruction effort. We will be screening the film, After the Tsunami, Rebuilding our Villages, our Lives, which highlights the re-emergence of life in Aceh, Indonesia, through the extraordinarily successful reconstruction program implemented by Development and Peace partners.
Our diocese was very generous for the Tsunami emergency appeal.
Come and see how your contributions have helped the lives of so many.
Wednesday March 5th
7 - 9 p.m.
Diocesan Centre - 1247 Kilborn Place
RSVP by March 3rd.
For more information and to RSVP
please contact Cathy Giulietti
(613) 738-9644 cathy.giulietti@devp.org
This evening is open to all. Please help us spread the word!!!
March 12th
Honduras: Mining for Justice
Development and Peace partner Pedro Landa, Deputy Director of Caritas Tegucigalpa and President of the Civic Alliance for the Reform of the Mining Law, will speak on the campaign of Honduran civil society for responsible mining legislation. He will also refer to the struggle of the communities affected by the Goldcorp owned San Martin gold mine for justice and reparation for environmental damage.
The Honduran situation of weak regulation supports the demands of Canadian civil society for binding mechanisms in Ottawa for Canadian extractives companies in their overseas operations.
When: Wednesday 12 March, 2008
12.30pm - 2pm,
Where: CCIC Boardroom
1, Nicholas St., bureau 300
Ottawa
Mary Durran
Research and Advocacy Programme Officer/Personne chargée du programme plaidoyer et recherches
Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace
1425, Bd. René Lévesque West, third floor
Montreal H3G 1T7
514 257 8711 ext 388
mary.durran@devp.org
www.devp.org
Feb 19th, 2008 - 15:07:54 | Yassir EL OUARZADI
I read the whole Trip Report written by Mai Ngo. Really interesting to see that the other members of CLC are enjoying their job and working towards change.
Good job everyone ! Hope your activities this month are exciting !
About my engagement with CLC, I am going to co-facilitate a climate change workshop in Maisonneuve Cegep (Cégep de Maisonneuve) probably next week (next Thursday or Friday), and I will seize the opportunity to promote TakingITGlobal to Francophone students and Francophone youth in Quebec. So this will help to develop francophone membership as an offline-engagement. Next Friday, I am also going to Alternatives again to make sure that they are promoting TakingITGlobal in their website as well as in their networks.
Yassir El Ouarzadi
Creating Local Connections Canada/ Liaisons Locales Canada
http://projects.takingITglobal.org/clccanada
Montreal Youth Engagement Coordinator/ Coordinateur de l'Engagement des Jeunes de Montréal
montreal@clc.takingitglobal.org
http://profiles.takingitglobal.org/yassirovich
TakingITGlobal
http://www.takingITglobal.org/
Feb 18th, 2008 - 14:19:26 | Kyle Simunovic
I'm having an amazing time starting to work with some of the Ontario partners to claim and use their organizational profiles and project pages. It’s an exciting journey that I began to embark on last week. I'm very excited about the potential this poses for Canadian Youth, the CLC program and our project partners.
More to come...
Kyle
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