(Will resume upon the return to work of Professor Divine)
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PREVIOUS EVENTS
2007
10 May, 2007
Human Rights Panel - Panel Member
Time and Venue - To be determined
Organized by - The Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU)
The NSGEU is the largest union in Nova Scotia (Professor Divine unable to attend due to accident)
10-11 May, 2007
Architects for Social Justice: Race Relations,
Cross Cultural Understanding and Human Rights Conference
Title of Workshop “Black Experience in Education: What works?” (Professor Divine unable to attend due to accident)
The workshop will include:
- A comprehensive outline of the historical experience of Black children and youth in
education in Canada (elementary to high school).
- Key concerns relating to the education of Black learners as identified in a number of
reports over the past 10 years.
- What progress has been made in the education of Black learners in the past 10
years?
- What appears to work in the education of Black learners?
- What do Black learners have to say about all of this?
- Next steps.
Contact Person:
Kaye Johnson
kaye.johnson@avrsb.ednet.ns.ca
1-902-538-4630 (fax)For further information on the conference, please click on the link below:
http://www.nselc.ednet.ns.ca/2007%20Symposium%20registration.htm
11-12 April 2007
International Conference:
Black Diasporic Experiences of Societal Engagement:
The Politics of Inclusion - Engagement on whose terms? (Professor Divine unable to attend due to accident)
There is a presumption that "inclusion" is a wholesome activity, and that somehow both those being received in the countries identified and those countries open to immigration, are mutually benefiting from this transaction. This is highly questionable, in the context of individuals and communities, already residing in the countries concerned, who identify themselves as being marginalised and disenfranchised. The conference will explore the costs and alleged benefits of "inclusion" and whether there is a right to remain excluded.Venue: Library & Archives Auditorium, Ottawa.
27 September - 1 October, 2006
Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH)
2006 National Convention, Atlanta, Georgia. [website]
Celebrating Community: A Tribute to Black Fraternal, Social, and Civic Institutions
February 2006
Black History in Mississauga: University of Toronto, Mississauga campus.
26-28 October 2005
Conference: Multiple Lenses: Voices from the diaspora located in Canada - Halifax.
[Introductory remarks by The Hon. Raymond Chan, Minister of State (Multiculturalism)]
11 September 2005
Conference: What is the Role of Ethnic / Religious / Cultural / Diverse Groups in Promoting Civil Discourse in Canadian Society?, Canadian Jewish Congress - Atlantic Region. Venue: Delta Barrington Hotel. 1:00pm-7:30pm. Registration begins at 12:00-noon.
8 July 2005
Keynote speaker, North Preston Youth Striving for Excellence 2005 Graduates' Banquet, North Preston Community Centre, 6:30pm-9:30pm.
18 June 2005
Keynote welcoming address, Black Educator's Association (Halifax Region) Cultural & Academic Enrichment Programme Third Annual Year-End Celebration. 11am -2pm inclusive. Venue: Dalhousie SUB, 6136 University Avenue, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS.
1 & 2 April 2005
Conference: Racial Violence and the Colour Line of the New World Order - Co-Chair & Co-Organizer. - Halifax
24 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Halifax North Memorial Public Library: Book Launch and presentation. The new biography of James Robinson Johnston authored by Justin Johnston and due to be published February 2005. 2285 Gottingen Street. **Read the Foreword by Professor David Divine** [library website]
23 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Halifax North Memorial Public Library: Black people and HIV/AIDS. What are the issues? Why should we as Black people be concerned and informed about the issues? What is being done to address the issues? Professor David Divine with a slide presentation by Dr. David Haase, Division of Infectious Diseases, QEII Hospital. 2285 Gottingen Street [library website] Brief presentation by panel comprising Larry Baxter, Chairperson - Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS; Thelma Coward-Ince, Boardmember - Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS; Dolly Williams, Regional Representative Congress of Black Women of Canada; Kim Bernard, Health Consultant.
21 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Lord Dalhousie Room, Henry Hicks Building, 6299 South Street, Dalhousie University: Book Launch and presentation by Professor Cecil Foster (University of Guelph): ' Where Race Does Not Matter.' **MORE INFO** [directions] [Download the Poster]17 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Black Cultural Centre: Black people and HIV/AIDS. What are the issues? Why should we as Black people be concerned and informed about the issues? What is being done to address the issues? Professor David Divine. 1149 Main Street, Dartmouth. [website] Brief presentation by panel comprising Larry Baxter, Chairperson - Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS; Thelma Coward-Ince, Boardmember - Nova Scotia Advisory Commission on AIDS; Dolly Williams, Regional Representative Congress of Black Women of Canada; Kim Bernard, Health Consultant; Craig Cromwell, Phoenix House.
12 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Black Cultural Centre: Dr. Oliver Celebration including keynote by Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Junor and book launch of: For My Country: Black Canadians on the Field of Honour. 1149 Main Street, Dartmouth. Contribution made by the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies to the programme content relating to the book launch. [website]
9 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Halifax North Memorial Public Library: Race and Revolution: The Cuban Road. Professor Isaac Saney, Dalhousie University. 2285 Gottingen Street [library website]
2 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Halifax North Memorial Public Library: Remembering 400 years of African Canadian history. Professor Afua Cooper, University of Toronto. 2285 Gottingen Street [library website]
1 February 2005 at 6.30pm:
Halifax North Memorial Public Library: Critical issues series: Film show and discussion. Yes! I am my sister's and brother's keeper (Cuba and Southern African Liberation).Professor Isaac Saney, Dalhousie University and Mark Rushton, Nova Scotia-Cuba Association. 2285 Gottingen Street [library website]
18 November 2004
Film Premiere: YES! I Am My Sister's and Brother's Keeper - Cuba's Role in Southern African Liberation. Ondaatje Theatre, FASS Bldg., Dalhousie University, Halifax. 7:00pm. Co-sponsored by Nova Scotia-Cuba Association and the James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies.
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