Thursday, May 3, 2012:
The Atlantic Chapter of Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan and Mount Saint Vincent University brought journalist and human rights activist Sally Armstrong to Halifax. The evening event highlighted Sally’s experiences in Afghanistan from 1996 to present and her thoughts on the way forward for Afghanistan.
Sally Armstrong is an Amnesty International award winner, a member of the Order of Canada, journalist, teacher, author and human rights activist. Armstrong has covered stories in zones of conflict all over the world. From Bosnia and Somalia to Rwanda and Afghanistan, her eyewitness reports have earned her many awards. Armstrong is a powerful and engaging speaker whose far-ranging career has given her a foundation for her message, which is inspirational for people in every walk of life.
The Institute held its second Annual General Meeting.before the above event.
March 21, 2012:
The Human Library Project.
Visit the conference website.
Winter 2012 term:
Mi'kmaw performance artist and basket weaver Ursula Johnson, MSVU Art Gallery artist-in-residence; contact Ingrid Jenker, Curator, MSVU Art Gallery, msvu.ca for more information.
Monday, October 17, 2011:
The Institute for Women, Gender, and Social Justice officially launched today with an evening reception, reading and performance by Shauntay Grant, hosted by the Voices Project, lead by English professor Clare Goulet.