“The growing importance and visibility of Brazil is an undisputed fact. The combination of several meaningful political, economic, and social events has generated a growing demand for information about the country.
“Brazil and Canada have been visibly strengthening their ties over the past few years. The Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver is engaged in this mission and is committed to creating opportunities for the community to learn about Brazil in a structured manner.”
1) Brazil for Media Professionals
Dates: August 27, 29, and 31, 2012
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 noon
Address: SFU Harbour Centre (Room 1500), 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Scope: Covering different aspects of Brazilian society, economy, politics and culture.
Lecturer: Deborah Farias, Prof. at University of Fortaleza, Master in International Relations from University of Brasilia, PhD student in Political Science at the University of British Columbia
Sponsors: Simon Fraser University – Latin America Studies, Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver
Please register with Nelbe Avelino at nelbe.avelino@itamaraty.gov.br.
2) Brazil Basics: An Overview
Dates: September 5, 11, and 19, 2012
Time: 6 – 9:30pm
Address: SFU Harbour Centre (Room 7000), 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Covering the basic elements of Brazil: its history, geography, population, culture, politics and economy.
Lecturer: Deborah Farias, Prof. at University of Fortaleza, Master in International Relations from University of Brasilia, PhD student in Political Science at the University of British Columbia
Sponsors: Simon Fraser University – Latin America Studies, Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver
Please register with Nelbe Avelino at nelbe.avelino@itamaraty.gov.br.
3) Brazil: Politics and Economy, for Business People and Policy Makers
Date: September 27, 2012
Time: 9am – 5pm
Address: SFU Harbour Centre (Room 7000), 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Addressed mainly to those interested in doing business and investing in Brazil, this seminar will provide concise but relevant information about the country by presenting a panorama of political and economic aspects of Brazil.
Lecturer: Deborah Farias, Professor at University of Fortaleza, Master in International Relations from University of Brasilia, PhD student in Political Science at the University of British Columbia
Sponsors: Simon Fraser University – Latin America Studies, Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver
Please register with Nelbe Avelino at nelbe.avelino@itamaraty.gov.br.
4) Brazil Basics: Visual Arts and Architecture
Dates: September 26, October 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2012
Time: 7-9pm
Address: SFU Harbour Centre (Sep 26 and Oct 3 and 24, Room 7000; Oct 10 and 17, Room 2200), 515 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
An overview of modern Brazilian visual arts and architecture.
Lecturer: Renato Silva, Professor of Arts at the Federal Fluminense University (state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
Sponsors: Simon Fraser University – Latin America Studies, Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver
Please register with Nelbe Avelino at nelbe.avelino@itamaraty.gov.br.
5) Brazilian National Identity
Date: October 2, 2012
Time: 12 – 2pm (lunch included)
Address: UBC – Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 NW Marine Drive.
The shaping of Brazil’s national identity in the view of the main interpreters of Brazilian society. The seminar is aimed at Professors and graduate students from UBC, SFU, and other local universities.
Lecturer: Bernardo Ricupero, Ph.D from University of São Paulo – USP, Professor of Political Science at USP.
Sponsors: Simon Fraser University – Latin America Studies, University of British Columbia, and the Consulate General of Brazil in Vancouver
Please register with Nelbe Avelino at nelbe.avelino@itamaraty.gov.br.