ELAN to develop a free English-French Language Exchange Project
ELAN is developing a free English-French Language Exchange Project and are looking for interested English and/or Bilingual participants! The project is intended for those who are ready to converse but need more practice speaking in French or English. The aim of this initiative is to give English and French speaking cultural workers the opportunity to converse with other professionals about their specific field in an informal and relaxed setting.
If you are interested in participating please provide your discipline and contact info at: admin@quebec-elan.org with the following "Participant: English-French Language Exchange Project" as your subject line.
For more information, please call Jessica at 514-935-3312.
Shakespeare-in-the-Park - Repercussion Theatre
22 years! That's how long Repercussion Theatre has been touring parks throughout Montreal, bringing the classics to people where they live. And for free too!
This year, Repercussion Theatre is thrilled to bring William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by the talented, Jean Asselin, to parks throughout Montreal from
July 29 to August 22, 2010. Best known for the line, “Romeo, Romeo, where for art thou, Romeo,” this romantic tragedy is certain to lure fans to parks throughout the island of Montreal.
Join us in the park this year and see stars in the making. Watch our blog for casting announcements.
To see the full schedule, go to: http://www.repercussiontheatre.com/index.php/productions/park/
Annual Summer Book Sale and BBQ at Atwater Library
Wednesday, July 7th from 10 am to 3 pm
on our grounds at the corner of Atwater and Tupper (métro Atwater).
Come and celebrate reading, food and friendship in our lovely garden that's been created by our wonderful volunteers!
This outdoor fundraising event will feature:
* fabulous deals on books for adults and children
* sale of barbecued hot dogs supplied by Metro Supermarché Westmount.
All proceeds will support Atwater Library's diverse community programs!
Contact:
1200, avenue Atwater
Westmount (Québec) H3Z 1X4
Métro Atwater @ Ste-Catherine - au coeur du centre-ville ouest
T: 514-935-7344 F: 514-935-1960
NEW RESOURCE: Analysis of migration tendancies in Quebec between 2001 and 2006
This study was conducted based on the 2006 census data and allows for analysis of migration trends in Québec. While most studies on migration make no distinction between the two official language groups in Canada, this study establishes the migration trends of Anglophones versus Francophones in Québec. It follows up on the studies that were just recently conducted for New Brunswick, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://icrml.ca/
Contact: Canadian Institute for Research on Linguistic Minorities (CIRLM) 506.858.4669
NEW RESOURCE: New Report: Where Do Quebec's Anglos Work?
Where Do Quebec's Anglos Work?' is part of an Asset Map of Employability & Entrepreneurial Development Resources for English-speaking communities that identifies and cross-references employability and entrepreneurial development within Quebec’s English-speaking population – a population that includes a high number of immigrants and aboriginal people, as well as old-stock Anglophones.
The Local Employability Access Program (LEAP) report provides a statistical portrait of ‘where Anglos work’ in Quebec, and what levels of education they have achieved. It is intended as a vehicle for knowledge sharing and exchange, as well as the starting point for collaborative activities that respond to service gaps while avoiding duplication.
http://theleapforward.ca/3ci/tiki-index.php
Contact: Carleton Centre for Community Innovation Peter_MacGibbon@carleton.ca
WORKSHOP: Atwater Library Computer Courses and Workshops
Upcoming workshops with space remaining:
*THIS WEEK - Wednesday, July 7 - 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Introduction to Blogging: Are you curious about Twitter or Blogger? Discover the most popular blogging websites and create your own.
*Fee is $75 for non-members, $70 for members, and $65 for seniors (age 60+). Advance registration required.
We also offer private instruction at the Library or at your home or office - instruction that's tailored to your individual needs. For more information or to register, call the Atwater Library at 514-935-7344 and ask for Nisa Malli.
Roundtable: Expanding Boundaries: How to use Art to engage Youth on Social Justice and Equality Issues.
The Montreal LEAF Commission presents a roundtable on Expanding Boundaries: How to use Art to engage Youth on Social Justice and Equality Issues. Date and Location: July 10th at the School of Community and Public Affairs at Concordia. Event will begin at 10:00 am and ends at 5 pm. A detailed schedule will be emailed to those who RSVP before the event. Address: 2149 Mackay Street; between Sherbrooke St. West and de Maisonneauve blvd.West: Guy-Concordia Metro). For more info visit: www.leaf.ca/youth
Contact: www.leaf.ca/youth
WORKSHOP: Youth Art-based Forum on Social Justice and Equality
Upcoming Youth Forum “What Social Justice and Equality means to Us: Using creative expression to engage youth on issues of social justice & equality”
Following a Roundtable on July 10th (10am-5pm) at the School of Community and Public Affairs, the date and location of a Youth Forum on human rights, social justice and equality will be announced. The forum will include brainstorming activities and several workstations, each equipped with persons ready to help youth use different means of creative expression (drama, music, dance, fashion, cartoons, poetry and writing) to voice their opinions and views.
To stay in the loop, check out our Facebook page (LEAF Youth Commission on Social Justice and Equality in Montreal) or visit www.leaf.ca/youth.
Contact: Diane Leclerc diane.leclerc@gmail.com 514-582-4269
WORKSHOP: Upcoming Youth Forum “What Social Justice and Equality means to Us?”
Following a Round table on July 10th, 10am-5pm at the School of Community and Public Affairs, the date and location of a Youth Forum on human rights, social justice and equality will be announced. The forum will include brainstorming activities and several workstations each equipped with persons ready to help youth use different means of creative expression (drama, music, dance, fashion, cartoons, poetry and writing) to voice their opinions and views. To stay in the loop, check out our Facebook page (LEAF Youth Commission on Social Justice and Equality in Montreal) or visit www.leaf.ca/youth.
Neighbourhood on the Move
Neighbourhood on the Move is a collaborative project between the Eco-quartier Peter-McGill, the Innovation Youth Centre, Tandem Ville-Marie Est and the Ville-Marie borough. The project seeks to create a gathering place for individuals and families who reside in the district of Peter-McGill, as well as for organizations that serve this sector. It will take place around a series of events, entertainment, cultural activities, film screenings and workshops in outdoor, all free, which will take place on the Pierce Street. This street will be closed for the days of the event, on 10, 17, 24 and July 31 from 2p.m. to 11p.m.
More info: www.quartierenmouvement.wordpress.com
Contact: Marica eco.petermg@gmail.com 514 933-1069
Knowlton Wordfest, July 16 to July 18
Wordfest takes place at Carpe Diem in Knowlton with workshops and conversations with writers and poets. The literary festival opens with a Friday 5-7 with Sunshine Theatre’s new work, Ourstory inspired by Townships stories. On the menu we have a conversation with the Brian Busby, biographer of John Glassco, famous local poet and postman. Also in the program are children’s workshops and conversations and readings with poets and authors in French and English. The Words and Music Concert on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m. features Amos Joannides, Sarah Biggs and spoken word artist, Ian Ferrier. Attractions include a Wheredunnit workshop with Louise Penny, a birthday party with Penguin Books (Brome Lake Books) a HUGE used book sale at Pettes Memorial Library and a Schmoozer with ELAN at Cafe Inn.
For reservations and tickets go to the Lac Brome Chamber of Commerce, 255-C Knowlton Rd. (Across from the Knowlton PUB) or call 450-242-2870 toll free 877-242-2870.
Many events are free. A weekend pass is available for $25 and will admit festival-goers to author events. Concert tickets are $15 (sold separately).
CIVICUS 9th World Assembly in Montreal
Every year, the CIVICUS World Assembly offers about fifty activities grouped around the overall theme, an annual focus theme and sub-themes. The activities comprise plenary sessions, round tables, workshops, networking sessions and formal events. The 2010 World Assembly will take place in Montreal from August 20-23, 2010 and will introduce the concept of interactive group discussions (or Parcours) for the first time. The overall theme of the CIVICUS World Assembly is 'Acting Together for a Just World'. Every year this is explored through a focus theme. In 2010 the focus theme will be 'Seeking Out Solutions'. This theme will address the issues of Economy, Development and Climate. For more info and to register please visit: https://www.civicusassembly.org
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