Youth Affected by War to Advocates of Peace

The Centre for Foreign Policy Studies would like to make the following announcement:

On August 27th from 7-9pm, the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies will host the Network of Young People Affected by War for an evening event entitled:

“From Youth Affected by War to Advocates of Peace: Rediscovering Youth Strength and Resilience”
Featuring guest speakers:
Ishmael Beah, former child soldier from Sierra Leone, UN Advocate for Children and Armed Conflict and author of A Long Way Gone
Grace Akallo, Ugandan abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army, Peace Advocate and spokesperson and author of Girl Soldier: A story of Hope for Northern Uganda’s Children
Kon Kelei, former child soldier from Sudan, co-founder of Network for Young People Affected by War (NYPAW), and War Child spokesperson.

The talk will be followed by a book signing opportunity and art exhibit of former child solider art work presented by Children/Youth as Peacebuilders (CAP)

Venue: Rebecca Cohn Auditorium, Dalhousie Arts Centre
Admission: $25.00 for students and $32.50 for regular admission (tickets can be purchased at the Cohn Box office, online, by phone or in person)

All proceeds will go towards the Child Soldiers Initiative.

Please feel free to contact Shelly Whitman, Deputy Director of CFPS to obtain more information. 494-6846

This is a rare opportunity to hear three very compelling stories and speakers, we look forward to your presence on August 27th.

Community Potluck and BBQ

Saturday August 8, 2009
11 am to 2 pm
Halifax South Commons

Join the fun at the 4th annual Community Potluck and BBQ! It's a great afternoon of international craft displays, face painting, art-making, book reading for kids, Korean and African drumming, games and more.

Bring a potluck dish to share and a blanket, and enjoy the company of others. Free BBQ while supplies last.

For more information or weather plans, call 406-8613 or 490-5190 or visit www.halifax.ca/newcomers

Coming Out Party

The Company House, Gottingen Street July 16, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Members and allies of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities are invited to join us at our Coming Out Party. Take part in our World Café, a chance to talk about what matters most to your health. Laugh with comedian Jana Macdonald as she shares her coming out stories. Participate in fun activities, all aimed at celebrating coming out.