CoDev and the Connective Project are pleased to invite you to:
Land, Trade, and Democracy
A dialogue about the Colombian conflict, Canada-Colombia relations and our role as Canadians
Friday, September 21, 7:00 to 9:30 pm at SFU Harbour Centre
Saturday, September 22, 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at SFU Wosk Centre for Dialogue
This event will bring local Colombians and Canadians together to learn about the current Colombian context, to analyze Canadian policy towards Colombia and to consider future areas of work. It will provide a space for learning, reflection and sharing to advance solidarity work with the Colombian people.
Keynote speakers:
- Claudia Lopez, Political Researcher. Claudia has done extensive research on the infiltration of paramilitary groups in the Congress and political system in Colombia and is one of Colombia’s leading advocates for democratic development.
- Jorge Palomino, General Coordinator, Indigenous Youth Movement of Northern Cauca Alvaro Ulcué. The Nasa people of Northern Cauca are an icon of non-violent resistance in the face of Colombia’s ongoing conflict.
Saturday’s session will include workshops with presentations on various topics by Colombians and Canadians as well as plenary sessions to discuss future directions for Colombian solidarity work.
Registration is free but space is limited. Please go to codev.brownpapertickets.com to register.
Check the Facebook event for updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/340158309405462/. For more information see: http://www.codev.org/2012/08/land-trade-democracy/ or contact us at codev@codev.org.
We look forward to seeing you there!