February 2012 Newsletter

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KWIC Youth News and Events

February 2012

Upcoming Events

Community News & Events Calendar

Seasoned Spoon: Beer Making Workshop-Tomorrow!   Crisis in Canada: Attawapiskat and the Legacy of Colonialism-Tomorrow!   Reframe International Film Festival-Friday-Sunday   Mix and Mingle with Mariatu Kamara-Saturday   Kawartha World Issues Cafe with Mariatu Kamara-Saturday   Introduction to herbal body care workshop with Nicole Cameron-Sunday   Voices at Hand: A Performance Residency by Wendy Trusler-February 1st   Trent Reads: Battle of The Books -February 1st   The North at Trent 2012 Lecture Series-February 2nd   Punching Above Our Weight? Canada’s International Vocation at a Time of Global Transformation-February 2nd   Flip Flops in February-February 3rd   Dub Trinity Concert-February 4th   Transition Reskilling Institute: Economic Localization Infrastructure with Fred Irwin-February 7th   The Matthew Effect: Africa, Poverty Alleviation, and Climate Change-February 8th   Firebrand Theatre Presents: A Public Reading of "Yellow man"-February 9th   The North at Trent 2012 Lecture Series: Survivor’s Narratives-February 15th   Seasoned Spoon: A Romantic Evening for One Workshop-February 15th   Transition Reskilling Institute: Introduction to Energy Therapy with Janet Hogeboom-February 21st   United Way: 70th Annual Gala Celebration-February 25th

Dear KWIC members, friends and volunteers, Please find upcoming events and news enclosed. For more event listings and details, visit the KWIC Community Calendar at www.kwic.info. To add your group events to the calendar and listing, please email eve...@kwic.info. To be removed from this mailing list, please reply to kw...@trentu.ca.   KWIC Events & News: Mix and Mingle With Mariatu Kamara Date: Saturday, Jan 28th, 2012 - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The Kawartha World Issues Centre invites you to MIX and MINGLE with Mariatu Kamara on Saturday January 28th from 6:00pm - 7:00pm at ARTSPACE. Courageous, honest and inspiring are just a few words that have been used to describe UNICEF Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict and Recipient of the Women’s Refugee Commission Voice of Courage Award, Mariatu Kamara was born and raised in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. She is currently studying in Toronto. Mariatu’s harrowing experiences as a child victim of war and its aftermath are the subject of her memoir, The Bite of the Mango (2008). In an Amputee Camp for war-wounded people in the outskirts of Freetown, Mariatu began her journey to personal healing through the performing arts as a member of Aberdeen’s Theater Troupe. Her story is one of breathtaking courage, hope and inspiration. The event will be catered by Black Honey. Special guest appearance by  Allison Russell and Awna Teixeira of the fabulous Po’Girl. Tickets are $10 for Students and $25 for Adults. This includes the Mix and Mingle, as well as the KWIC World Issues Cafe (below), and feature film presentation. Tickets are available at KWIC, Titles Bookstore, and The Spill. This event will be followed by the KWIC World Issues Cafe presentation: "Youth, War, and the Arts: A Journey of Transformation" Signed copies of Mariatu Kamara's book Bite of the Mango will be available during the reception, as well as photo opportunities with Mariatu Kamara. Books are also available at Titles Bookstore. KWIC World Issues Cafe with Mariatu Kamara  Date: Saturday, Jan 28th, 2012 - 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm   Entrance to KWIC World Issues Cafe with Mariatu Reception Ticket or ReFrame Festival Pass. ReFrame International Film Festival passes available for purchase at the KWIC office now. ______________________________ Peterborough Annual One World Dinner   Date: Saturday, Feb 4th, 2012 - 5:30 pm     Enjoy food & conversation from around the world The Peterborough One World Dinner organizing committee is hosting the world’s largest community vegetarian potluck! The One World Dinner is a community and fundraising event held each winter, organized collaboratively by the Kawartha World Issues Centre, the New Canadians’ Centre, Jamaican Self-Help and the World University Service of Canada (WUSC). This annual local event brings together families and folks to enjoy an evening of great food, live entertainment, a guest speaker, square dance, raffle, and dessert auction. All proceeds from the dinner directly fund global education activities and outreach in the Peterborough area; proceeds from the beverage table specifically help to sponsor one refugee student each year to attend Trent University through the Trent International Program.   Dance with the Resolutionaries following the event.   Everyone brings a meatless dish to share, ingredient list & a dish pack! ______________________________ Mobilizing for Change: Strategies for Effective Climate Action   ______________________________   Voice Mob KWIC Seeds for Justice group have been visiting local highschool classes with a project called VOICE MOB that aims to capture youth voices on issues that matter to them- through video! Check out our teaser clip on youtube:   Contact yo...@kwic.info if you would like VOICE MOB to come to your classroom or if you would like to get involved with the after-school community-based VOICE MOB working group!   Madiah Alam Community Liaison

To post your groups events to the Community Calendar, please send an email to eve...@kwic.info. To unsubscribe to this newsletter, please send an email to kw...@trentu.ca

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