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Submit your Ottawa-based event to listings@embassymag.ca or fax to 613-232-9055 by Friday at 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 Lecture: Broken Bodies, Unbroken Spirit—The Pauline Jewett Institute of Women's and Gender Studies at Carleton University presents guest speaker Flora Terah. Ms. Terah, is a Kenyan parliamentary candidate who was attacked and warned against running for a seat. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. Azrieli Theatre, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. 613-520-6645. African Studies Brownbag Seminar—The Institute of African Studies at Carleton University presents a Brownbag Seminar on "Canada and the New Africa" with Donald Bobiash, DFAIT. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. History Lounge, 433 Paterson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. 63-520-2600 ext. 2220. Canada Tibet Committee Ottawa Rally—The Canada Tibet Committee is holding a rally to commemorate the 51st anniversary of the 1959 Tibetan uprising against China's invasion and occupation. 12 p.m. Main Steps, Parliament Hill. ottawa@tibet.ca Diplomatic Book Club: Climate Wars—The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan invites you to attend a meeting of the Diplomatic Book Club. Moderator Michael Hayes will lead a discussion on Gynne Dyer's Climate Change. The event is free and open to members of the diplomatic community, government experts and university faculty, 12-2 p.m. Ottawa Public Library, 120 Metcalfe St. RSVP to 613-288-0497 or press-service@azembassy.ca Politics & the Pen—Politics & the Pen is Ottawa's black-tie event of the season. The most prominent members of Ottawa's society, including politicians, diplomats, and writers are expected to attend. The event celebrates Canadian literature and helps support Writers Trust of Canada. 6:15 p.m. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. For more information, contact Don Oravec at 416-504-8222 or info@writerstrust.com Book Launch—Octopus Books presents photographer and social activist Vincenzo Pietropaolo. He will discuss his newest book Harvest Pilgrims: Mexican and Caribbean Workers in Canada. 7 p.m. Free. Auditorium, Library and Archives, 120 Metcalfe St. 613-233-2589 or events@octopusbooks.ca THURSDAY, MARCH 11 CIC e-Conference—The CIC presents an e-conference on "Security and Reconstruction: Lessons from Afghanistan." March 11, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. www.canadianinternationalcouncil.org/gps Minister Prentice Addresses Economic Club—Federal Environment Minister Jim Prentice will give a talk on "Canada's Green Agenda" to members of the Economic Club of Canada. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. $79. Fairmont Chateau Laurier, 1 Rideau St. 416- 306-0899 or www.economicclub.ca WMD Export Controls—Carleton University and others present a talk on "WMD Export Controls: Trends and developments in illicit trafficking and exports controls," with Dr. Sibylle Bauer. 12:30-2 p.m. Senate Room, 6th floor, Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Col. By Dr. RSVP to 613-520-2600 ext. 2032 or to justin_alger@carleton.ca CIPS Lecture—The Centre for International Policy Studies at Ottawa University and the CIC present guest speaker Stephen John Stedman, Stanford University, who will discuss "Obama's Foreign Policy: 'Yes We Can' or 'No We Can't'? 2:30 p.m. Free. Room 3120, Desmarais Building, 55 Laurier Ave. E. www.cips.uottawa.ca Challenges Facing the Canadian Forces—CIC National Capital Branch presents a talk with Lt. Gen. Andrew Leslie, chief of the Land Staff, who will discuss "The Challenges Facing the Canadian Forces." 5:15 p.m. registration; 6 p.m. presentation and discussion; 7 p.m. dinner. $45 members; $55 non-members; presentation only $10. Rideau Room, Sheraton Hotel, 150 Albert St., Ottawa, Ont. RSVP: 613-520-3916 or Ottawa@canadianinternationalcouncil.ca FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Mauritius celebrates its National Day. CES Lecture—The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University presents a talk on "Constitutionalizing Secularism, Alternative Secularisms or Liberal Democracy," with guest speaker Veit Bader, University of Amsterdam. 4-5:30 p.m. Simard Hall, Room 125, University of Ottawa, 60 University Pr. 613-520-2600 ext. 1087 or ces@carleton.ca Irish Literary Evening—The Ottawa Irish Society and St. Johns Events invite you to an evening of readings and discussions, humour and music to kick off the inaugural Ottawa Irish Festival. Proceeds go to Operation Come Home. 6 p.m. $100; $20 readings only. St. Brigid's Centre for the Arts, 310 St. Patrick St. 613-562-2665 or www.stjohnsmedia.ca SUNDAY, MARCH 14 Concert: St. Matthew Passion—Matthew Larking and the Ottawa Choral Society present Bach's opus St. Matthew Passion. 2:30 p.m. $15-$48. St. Joseph's Church, Wilbrod & Cumberland. 613-725-3260 or www.ottawachoralsociety.com MONDAY, MARCH 15 Pictures Witness Canada—The Turkish Society of Canada in conjunction with the Turkish Canadian Cultural Association presents a series of photographs probing the identity of Canada by Varol Karslioglu. 7 p.m. Reception to follow. Library and Archives Canada, Room A, 395 Wellington St. TUESDAY, MARCH 16 2nd Annual Women's Day Award Reception—The Black Women's Civic Network (BWCEN) holds its annual Women's Day Awards Reception, with founding patron Marlene Jennings, MP. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free, donations accepted. Jean Piggott Hall, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave. W. RSVP to dsiele@rogers.com WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 Ireland celebrates St. Patrick's Day. 2010 Canada-Europe Annual Law Lecture—The Centre for European Studies at Carleton University presents the 2010 Canada-Europe Lecture with speaker Dr. Stephan Hobe, University of Cologne, who will discuss the evolving nature of the powers of the EU in the area of foreign affairs. 12-2 p.m. Fauteux Hall, Room 125, University of Ottawa, 57 Louis-Pasteur St. RSVP to 613-520-2600 ext. 1087 or ces@carleton.ca Tastes and Sounds of Chile—Chef Hector Diaz will create a special gourmet menu highlighting the tastes of his homeland, Chile. The festival runs March 17-20. Mambo Restaurant, 77 Clarence St., www.mambonuevolatino.com CJSO Monthly Dinner—The Canada-Japan Society of Ottawa presents its monthly dinner with guest speaker Guy Simser who will discuss "Tanka-Japanese Five Line Poetry." 6 p.m. Kiko Sushi Bar. 349B Preston St. RSVP to cjso@cjso-ottawa.com Screening: A Dream for Kabul—The Canadian Museum of Civilization and the National Film Board of Canada present a screening of the film A Dream for Kabul. A panel discussion will follow. 7 p.m. Free. Canadian Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier St. 819-776-7000 or www.civilization.ca |
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