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Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure IGBO EDUCATIONAL LECTURE SERIES BROCHURE Contact: Michael Eze (Convener), Ph: 204-786-9946; [email protected] Nivin Abdalla (Global College), Ph: 204-988-7105; [email protected] Ernest Anamalu (Umunna Igbo), Ph: 204-226-0596; [email protected] Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 Page 1 UMUNNA (IGBO) CULTURAL ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA INC. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WINNIPEG’S GLOBAL COLLEGE (A PARTNERSHIP SPANNING MORE THAN A DECADE) PRESENTS INDIGENIZATION AS A PATHWAY TO RESILIENCY The 17th Edition of the Igbo Educational Lecture Series (IELS) Organized by University of Winnipeg Global College Presenter: Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice - Chancellor, The Univesity of Winnipeg March 15, 2019, 7:00-9:00 pm Eckhardt-Gramatté Hall , The University of Winnipeg. Page 2 Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 WELCOME CONVENER'S MESSAGE It is really exciting that the University of Winnipeg Global College “Igbo Educational Lecture Series” (IELS)whose inaugural was featured on March 24, 2006 celebrates its 13th birth-day this March 2019. This serves as true testimony of the calibre of experts who have endowed the past 16 events in the IELS with the benefit of their top quality lectures. We are sincerely grateful to them all. Sincere thanks go to Dr. Annette Trimbee, UofW President and Vice-Chancellor for giving us the honour of her speaking in our forum; to Dr. Jan Stewart (Deputy Provost and As- soc. VP Academic) who is also the current Executive Director of the Global College. We remain indebted to the originators: Hon. Dr. Rey Pagtakhan, theFounding Director of the UofW Global College [IELS inaugural Speaker; currently Igbo Chieftain “Ochendo”], and the then President and Vice-Chancellor of the UofW, Hon. Dr. Lloyd Axworthy [IELS 4th Speaker], who created the Global College. We applaud Dr. Neil Besner [IELS 6th Speaker; UofW Provost and Vice-President Academic], and Dr. Alaa Abdel-Aziz [IELS 2nd Speak- er; then UofWVice-President Research, International & External Affairs; and subsequently President, Univ. of Prince Edward Islands]. Our gratitude also goes to the successors in the management and grooming of the Global College namely: Rev. Dr. James Christie [3rd IELS Speaker, and currently Igbo Chieftain “NwanneDinamba”], Dr. Geoff Scott [Professor of Geography, and Global College Principal], Senator Prof. MarilouMacPhedran [7th IELS Speaker], Dr. Dean Peachey [Speaker, Event Creator and Leader in both the 14th and 15th IELS Events], plus the other distinguished experts who helped to sustain and nurture the College to its present notable status. The life wire of the lecture series has been strengthened by the support from all the UofW experts and icons: Dr. Ken McClus- key [Dean of Education and IELS 12th Speaker]; Dr. Claudia Wright [Assoc. VP Research; IELS 5th Speaker (now of blessed memory)]; Dr. Sandy Kirby [Assoc. VP Research and Dean of Grad Studies; 11th Speaker]; Dr. John Corlett [VP Academic and Provost; 10th Speaker]. It is even the more profound to realize that the Series is being specially endowed today by the fact that a globally relevant topic is the theme of the Lecture this evening. We are all aware that there is need for Indigenous thought and Indigenous en- gagement of various kinds to be explored as part of the human rights campaign, as we work towards transforming the world into the global village of our dreams. The grounds lost by Indigenous peoples through colonization are in the process of being reclaimed through the advocacy of individuals genuinely working selflessly for same. The situation in Manitoba is worthy of emulation, and Dr. Annette Trimbee as President and Vice-Chancellor of the UofW is a notable champion: her bold steps at the UofW stand as a clear testimonial. We are grateful for the support from all: The Manitoba Premier Hon. Brian Pallister has demonstrated his support by sending a designate in the person of Hon. Colleen Mayer. This is appreciated. The Messages of Goodwill in this brochure from our Chieftain, Larry Vickar (Onwa-Netirioha); Hon. Terry Duguid (MP Winnipeg South); Mayor Brian Bowman; Acting Deputy Mayor Vivian Santos; RCMP “D” Division Commander, A/Commissioner Jane MacLatchy; Hon Andrew Smith, MLA for Southdale; and the Manitoba Liberal caucus – Dr. Jon Gerrard (MLA River Heights), Dougald Lamont (MLA St. Boniface and Leader of MB Liberal Party); Cindy Lamoureux (MLA Burrows); and Judy Klassen (MLA Kewatinook) are greatly ap- preciated. Dr. Lloyd Kornelsen, Flavio Fonseca and Nivin Abdalla, your invaluable assistance in the Global College is hereby gratefully acknowledged. Kevin Rosen, Jennifer Cox, and Naniece Ibrahim at UofW Communications, and Lynn Jones, Alexis Morham and Christine Payne of the President’s Office have been particularly generously helpful. The UofW faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, you all deserve our fervent appreciation for all your support and attendance and participation at the various editions of the IELS. We remain grateful for the diligence and commitment of our IELS committee members, and all our Umunna membership all through these many years. May I place on special record here the untiring and selfless efforts invested by Mr. Ernest Anamalu (IELS committee member, and Umunna Assistant Secretary) for the success of this event. Please enjoy this evening as you participate in the lecture “Indigenization as a Pathway to Resiliency.” Da-alu nu (Thanks to you all). Dr. Michael O. Eze Convener IELS Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 Page 3 MESSAGE FROM UMUNNA PRESIDENT I want to thank our special guest Lecturer, Dr. Annette Trimbee, UofW President and Vice-Chancellor, and everyone here at this year’s Igbo Educational Lecture organized in collaboration with the UofW Global College with the theme “Indigenization as a Pathway to Resiliency.” The Igbo educational Lecture series (IELS) started with the inaugural on March 24, 2006. Over the years, the series has drawn a number of well-known individuals in our universities and the society who have delivered the lectures in line with the peace-building-and-harmony goals and mandate of the series: the Hon. Dr. Rey Pagtakhan (Chief Ochendo), Dr. Alaa Abdel Aziz, Dr. Rev. James Christie (Chief NwanneDinamba), Hon. Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, Dr. Claudia Wright (of blessed memory), Dr. Cyril Okoye, RCMP “D” Division Commander A/Commissioner Scott Kolody, to mention but a few. This year’s lecture stands out as a profoundly significant one, and we all are eagerly looking forward to listening to Dr. Annette Trimbee as she shares with us this evening her views on “Indigenization as a Pathway to Resiliency.” Once again, I welcome everyone here today and pray that God will lead us all back to our various homes and hope to see you all at future events in the IELS. Thank you very much. Udensi, Ugochukwu Sunday JP President, Umunna (Igbo) Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc. umunnaigbomanitoba.ca Page 4 Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 PROGRAM OF EVENTS INDIGENIZATION AS A PATHWAY TO RESILIENCY PROGRAM OF EVENTS 6:45 p.m. – meet & greet 7:00 p.m. – Event starts – emcee Ernest Anamalu 1. We welcome all; and we acknowledge that the Honourable Colleen Mayer, Minister of Crown Ser- vices is with us tonight, attending on behalf of the Premier of Manitoba. 2. May we also remind ourselves that the University of Winnipeg (UW) at which we are staging this event, is located on Treaty One land, in the heart of the Metis Nation. 3. Opening prayer by Elder Dan Thomas 4. Mazi Ugochukwu Udensi, President, Umunna (Igbo) Cultural Association of Manitoba Inc.- (a) Greetings (b) Requests one – minute silence for our departed Umunna (Igbo) bother, the late Mr. Benson Uche 5. Minister of Crown Services, Hon. Colleen Mayer: to bring greetings on behalf of the Province of Manito- ba 6. Greetings (a) Mrs.TitiTijani, President, African Communities of Manitoba Inc. (ACOMI): Greetings (b) Mr. DayoAshiru, President, Nigeria Association of MB Inc. (NAMI): Greetings 7. Michael Eze: (a) Opening Greetings & ushering in the event the Igbo Fashion – Igbo kwenu! … Ya-ah; Nigeria kwenu!!...Ya-ah; Africa kwezue nu-oh!!! Metis Nation! kwenu! …Ya-ah; Indigenous Canada kwenu!! … Ya-ah; Kwezue nu-oh!!! Winnipeg kwenu!...Ya-ah Manitoba kwenu!!...Ya-ah Canada kwezue nu-oh!!! (b) Introduction of the special guest speaker, President & Vice-Chancellor, UW, Dr. Annette Trimbee 8. Dr. Annette Trimbee: the lecture: “Indigenization as a Pathway to Resiliency” 9. Q & A – Moderator – Ernest Anamalu [Assistant Secretary, Umunna (Igbo)] 10. Closing Remarks & Vote of thanks – Michael Eze 11. Refreshments Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 Page 5 GOODWILL MESSAGE A MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER On behalf of all Manitobans, I am pleased to welcome those attending this evening’s presentation by Dr. Annette Trimbee, entitled “Indigenization as a pathway to Resiliency”. The presentation is the seventeenth instalment in the University of Winnipeg Global College/Umunna (Igbo) Cultural Association of MB Inc. Igbo Education Lecture Series, which focuses on peace-building in a multicultural society and optimization of human potential. Dr. Trimbee’s presentation including those which have preceded it is a tremen- dous opportunity to improve knowledge and exchange views on a subject of considerable importance to our province. I join all Manitobans in thanking the University of Winnipeg and the many volunteers who have worked tirelessly to ensure that this evening’s presentation and the Igbo Education Lecture Series, is both informative and stimulating. The Honourable Brian Pallister Page 6 Igbo Educational Lecture Series Brochure 2019 GOODWILL MESSAGE Mayor’s Message It is my pleasure to extend warmest greetings to everyone attending the 17th event in the Igbo Educational Lecture Series featuring Dr. Annette Trimbee, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg with her topic Indigenization as a Pathway to Resiliency. I believe that Winnipeg is uniquely positioned to act as an international leader in human rights.
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