University of Alberta’s INTERNATIONAL WEEK 2011 World on the Move: Unpacking Migration JAN 31 – FEB 4 program guide speakers workshops displays performances visual arts www.iweek.ualberta.ca I-Week photo Overall Winner (top): “Beyond the Wire” by Neeraj Prakash Special thanks to McBain Camera, exhibitsee p. 6info Gracious Goods Cafe, Belgravia Books and Winner,.ualberta.ca U of A Staff and Alumni (centre left): “Over the Air” by David Gay Treasures and Steeps Tea Lounge for their Winner, General Public (centre right): “Left Behind” support of the International Week 2011 by Benjamin Fowler Photo Contest iweek Winner, U of A Student (bottom left) : “Time in Flight Square” by Mohammadali Fakheri Winner,www. Youth (bottom right): “Monk” by Mia Knobler Table of Contents “ Many a trip continues Welcome & Thanks 4 long after movement Prior & Ongoing Events & Exhibits 6 in time and space have Round Dance Opening Ceremony 8 Keynote Address 9 ceased.” Monday January 31 10 —John Steinbeck Tuesday February 1 12 Wednesday February 2 15 Films 19 Thursday February 3 20 Friday February 4 23 I-Week Concert 26 Index of Topics & Regions 28 Directory of Organizations 30 Sponsors 32 I-Week at a Glance Inside Back Cover Venue Map Back Cover Please visit www.iweek.ualberta.ca for program updates 3 Welcome & Thanks Welcome to International Week—the largest educational Thank you to volunteers extracurricular event on the University of Alberta campus! As diverse as the week itself, our volunteers One of University of Alberta International’s signature events, International Week (casually work tirelessly throughout the months known as I-Week) is five full days of events designed to spark thought, stir discussion and beforehand: painting banners, preparing foster debate on current global issues; a week to increase our collective global citizenship, materials, planning workshops and both within the U of A community and beyond. promoting events, all to ensure that International Week goes off without a Much like the collaboration required to tackle issues in an increasingly globalized hitch. Each volunteer brings a unique society, I-Week’s award-winning programming is developed each year in partnership experience and a personal story to the table, with all members of the U of A community—students, staff and faculty—as well as with truly representing citizens of the world. government departments, non-governmental organizations and civil society. As International Week continues to grow This year’s theme—World on the Move: Unpacking Migration—calls on I-Week and evolve, the hard work and dedication participants to examine global challenges that cause the migration of communities, from of our volunteers cannot be overstated. So human rights struggles and climate change, to economic uncertainty and poverty. It’s also as you make your way through the plethora an opportunity to investigate social, political and environmental challenges that result from of events this year, please take the time to migration. acknowledge these individuals. Our 60+ presentations, panel discussions, exhibits, workshops and film screenings On behalf of the University of Alberta throughout the week are your ticket to explore. Learn from the realities of temporary International, I thank all our volunteers foreign workers and new immigrants who have joined our local community. Gain new for the time and energies spent making this perspectives on global issues like international refugee flows, challenges to human security week possible. and sustainable development in a globalized world. Saima Butt Check out this guide for events that interest you and then trek forward on a voyage of International Week Volunteer Coordinator, discovery. You’re sure to unpack the tools of global citizenship education and reinforce your Global Education Program, vigor to change the world around you. University of Alberta International Map your course. Let the world soar. Go ahead. Make your move! Rodrigo Loyola Global Education Programming Lead, Global Education Program, University of Alberta International .ualberta.ca iweek www. University of Alberta International The University of Alberta believes there UAI locations: has never been a better time to provide an international dimension to learning, discovery Enterprise Square and citizenship. Driven by this vision to 3-600 – 10230 Jasper Avenue | 780.492.3600 connect with the world, University of Alberta [email protected] International (UAI) works on the front line and behind the scenes to support the creation Located in the heart of downtown Edmonton, the UAI Enterprise Square office houses of an internationally vibrant learning and staff and services dedicated to global education, education abroad, international relations, research environment. 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For additional information about University of Alberta International and its Global Education Program, visit www.international.ualberta. 5 Prior & Ongoing Events & Exhibits Prior & Ongoing Events WEDNESDAY JANUARY 26 THURSDAY JANUARY 27 – THURSDAY JANUARY 27 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM SATURDAY JANUARY 29 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM International Centre Lobby EL MUNDO AL REVÉS LATIN Students’ Union Building – SUB Stage GLOBAL CITIZENS’ CAFÉ AMERICAN FILMFESTIVAL MIGRATING MOTION Sandra Kwagbenu ,Cheun Wei Leong, Aibek Sponsored by the People’s Poets Community Sponsored by International Centre Makazhanov, Ahmed Najar, Akol Quir, and the Momoria Viva Society of Edmonton Dance is an incredibly powerful form of Aditya Rao and Jia Wang &M.VOEPBM3FWÏTJTBëMNGFTUJWBMUIBU expression that can stir emotions and tell Sponsored by Bridges and the African delves deep into the historical reality of a story without words. Join an assemblage Students’ Association Latin America. Come watch some amazing of international dancers from around the Escape the cold and enjoy a free hot films and learn about current social globe who literally take on the I-Week beverage while listening to the perspectives movements and progressive governments migration theme as they shake, shimmy, of multicultural speakers in their attempt that are working to build a better future for move and groove. to ‘unpack migration.’ Speakers will all. Check www.peoplespoets.ca for details FRIDAY JANUARY 28 discuss causes and effects of migration on the film line-up. in Kazakhstan and Malaysia, ‘ethical 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM migration,’ culture shock, Canada as a Students’ Union Building – SUB Stage popular migration destination, and the FLOWING PROSE personal experience of a WUSC-sponsored Sponsored by International Centre refugee. This performance session gives voice THURSDAY JANUARY 27 to those with stories about movement 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and migration. Join a group of diverse Wild Rose Room, Lister Centre international artists as they express PRAIRIE METROPOLIS themselves through spoken word and singing. CENTRE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM Exhibits (PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED) SUNDAY JANUARY 30 – SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5 Sponsored by the Prairie Metropolis Centre 7:00 AM – 10:00 (MON-FRI) Join University of Alberta researchers, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (SAT & SUN) government representatives and NGOs for a lively policy discussion on issues Telus Centre Foyer related to immigration, integration and ON THE CASE: diversity. Presenters will focus on the CHILD ADVOCATES FOR Citizenship and Social, Cultural and SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT Civic Integration Domain of the Prairie Metropolis Centre, a U of A-based Hand-sewn bags available for sale on research centre involved in immigration opening night (Sunday, January 30) and integration research. To register, News of modernization and economic contact [email protected]. growth