In this newsletter, you will find...
Featured at Grebel:
Events:
- Steadying the Hands that Rock the Cradle: Exploring the Roles of African Grandmothers in the Stability and Sustenance of Diasporic African Families
- "The Escape Line" Discussion with Author Megan Koreman
- Documentary Filmmaking and Migration
- Indigenous Speakers Series presents Maria Campbell
- Public Talk: Senator Murray Sinclair on Reconciliation and the University
- W3 REPRESENTS Research Symposium
- 18th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Lecture on Nonviolence: Women, Peace, and Security
Jobs and Opportunities:
- The Forge Internship Opportunity
- Student Opportunities at IDRC
- Project Coordinator, WA/MENA Programs
- International Peace-Building Institute
- Caux Scholars Program
- Experential Learning Programs with Operation Groundswell
Notes:
Disclaimer: Events and opportunities above are not all endorsed by the PACS department; this bulletin includes opportunities that we think PACS students may be interested in but are not sponsored by PACS. Please use your own discretion to determine if an opportunity is right for you.
Featured at Grebel
Volunteers Needed for PACS Open House
The Peace and Conflict Studies Department is looking for PACS students to volunteer at the March Break Open House! Your role as a volunteer will involve talking with prospective students and their families and the PACS program (and how awesome it is). Click "Register" below to sign-up.
Peacetech Living-Learning Community
Do you seek opportunities to reflect on the impact of technology in our world? Are you yearning to apply your creativity to advance peace? PeaceTech may be for you!
The PeaceTech Living-Learning Community is a clustor of students from diverse faculties interested in exploring the intersection of technology and peace in society.
No tech or peace knowledge is required - just passion and curiosity!
Events
Steadying the Hands that Rock the Cradle: Exploring the Roles of African Grandmothers in the Stability and Sustenance of Diasporic African Families
Date: February 4th
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: Balsillie School of International Affairs, Room 1-42
Cost: Free
The nuclearization of the family in North America has caused a reduction of ordinary support systems. This brings even more challenges for Diasporic families, particularly those from Africa, whose social systems have been affected from migration. On top of adjusting to the norms of the new culture, Diasporic families feel pressure to balance their parenting and socialization practices to those of the host country. This presentation will explore how African grandmothers, a vital part of social capital and support systems, help to reduce spousal conflict (including violence), transmit culture relevant socialization to the grandchildren, and create and maintain balance in the family.
"The Escape Line" Discussion with Author Megan Koreman
Date: February 5th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Waterloo Public Library
Cost: Free
Author Megan Koreman's book "The Escape Line" is about one of the resistance organizations that operated during World War II, in which a group of ordinary citizens formed a network to smuggle Dutch Jews and other targets of the Nazis to France and Switzerland. Koreman has been fascinated about this resistance since childhood and is one of the first scholars to study it and piece together the history of Dutch-Paris. Join Koreman for an informative discussion of her book, presented in partnership with the University of Waterloo's Department of History.
Documentary Filmmaking and Migration
Date: February 12th
Time: 12:00-2:00pm
Location: International Migration Research Centre (IMRC), Laurier University
Cost: Free
Lisa Molomot moved to the American Southwest four years ago, and has since been exploring stories about immigration in her documentaries. These works include migrant workers in Arizona, an interior immigration checkpoint in Texas, and an asylum seeker from Honduras. In this talk, Lisa will discuss her experiences and challenges relating to access and ethics in making documentaries in age of Trump. Short clips of her films will also be screened.
Indigenous Speakers Series presents Maria Campbell
Date: February 13th
Time: 4:00pm
Location: Modern Languages (ML) Theatre of the Arts
Cost: Free
The Indigenous Speakers Series presents Maria Campbell, Cree-Métis writer, playwright, filmmaker, scholar, teacher, and elder. Her 1973 memoir "Halfbreed" is considered a foundational piece of Indigenous literature in Canada due to its attention to the discrimination, oppression, and poverty that Indigenous people, particularly Métis women, experience in Canada. Campbell has published several other books and plays, as well as directed and written scripts for a number of films; she has also worked with Indigenous youth in community theatre and advocated for the recognition of Indigenous people in the arts. Campbell has been highly honoured for her work and, among other awards, received the Saskatchewan Order of Merit in 2005 and was named Officer of the Order of Canada in 2008.
Public Talk: Senator Murray Sinclair on Reconciliation and the University
Date: February 13th
Time: 10:00-11:30am
Location: Conrad Grebel College, Great Hall
Cost: Free
The Honourable Senator Murray Sinclair will be giving a talk on "Reconciliation and the University." This event is co-hosted by Shatitrótha' Waterloo Indigenous Student Centre and the Renison Association of Academic Staff for the 60th anniversary of Renison Universit College.
W3 REPRESENTS Research Symposium
Date: February 20th
Time: 8:30am-5:00pm
Location: Science Teaching Complex (STC), basement
Cost: Free
Waterloo Women's Wednesdays (W3) is pleased to announce W3 REPRESENTS, an interdisciplinary research symposium. This event will represent the research and ideas of University of Waterloo affiliated women-identified and non-binary faculty, staff, graduates, and postdocs. All registered attendees will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and a light supper. Please register before February 11th.
Note: this research symposium is exclusively for women and non-binary attendees.
18th Annual Mahatma Gandhi Lecture on Nonviolence: Women, Peace, and Security
Date: March 14th
Time: 7:00-9:00pm
Location: McMaster University, Health Sciences Center, 1A1
Cost: Free
Presented by McMaster University's Peace Studies Program and Centre for Peace Studies, Leymah Gbowee, 2011 Nobel Peace Laureate, will be delivering a talk titled "Women, Peace and Security." Ms. Gbowee is a Liberian peace activist, trained social worker, and women's rights advocate. Her leadership of the Women of Liberia Mass Action for Peace brought together Christian and Muslim women in a nonviolent movement that played a pivotal role in ending Liberia's civil war in 2003. Ms. Gbowee currently serves as Executive Director of the Women, Peace, and Security Program at Columbia University's Earth Institute. She is also the founder and current President of the Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa.
Jobs and Opportunities
The Forge Internship Opportunity
The Forge is a 6-month internship designed by International Teams Canada (ITC) for college and university students who have a knowledge and passion for International Development. Forge interns are emerging Christian leaders who share a commitment to seeing communities around the world grow, who wish to learn and utilize practical skills, and want to take the next step in their careers. During this internship, you will have the opportunity to develop a work portfolio, integrate faith with vocation, and make a sustainable contribution to ITC's transformational development program.
Student Opportunities at IDRC
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) in Ottawa has many student positions available! The IDRC is part of Canada's foreign affairs and development efforts. They provide developing-country researchers with financial research and training, share knowledge with policymakers and researchers around the world, and foster new talent by offering fellowships and awards. As a student working here, you will be able to put knowledge from the PACS program into practice, develop your skills in a team environment, obtain experience in a wide range of fields, and expand your network.
Project Coordinator, WA/MENA Programs
Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) is hiring a Project Coordinator to join their West Africa/Middle East North Africa (WA/MENA) program team. MEDA invests in people living in poverty around the world so that they can use their potential and earn a livelihood to provide for their families and enrich their communities. Some of your responsibilities in this position would include providing assistance in researching, developing, and preparing proposals, participating in short-term consulting services as required, and facilitating coordination among all members of the regional program team. The application deadline for this opportunity is February 6th.
International Peace-Building Institute
Never Again Rwanda (NAR) is a peace-building and social justice organization that arose in response to the 1994 Genocide perpetrated against Tutsis. Their Peace-Building Institute is an important aspect of their program's efforts. NAR believes that emphasizing youth roles and contributions in socio-economic development will help establish sustainable peace worldwide. Each year, they bring together Rwandan, regional, and international university students and young professionals to learn about, study, and examine the reconstruction efforts in post-genocide Rwanda to shape the world towards sustainable peace. Applications for their 2-week summer program close May 10th, 2019.
Caux Scholars Program
The Caux Scholars Program (CSP) is a multi-discipline network of leaders, influencers, activists, expert scholars, and practitioners who share their critical knowledge and experiences in addressing conflicts. Each year, 20 community leaders from all sectors and backgrounds are selected for the program. They are seeking "committed students and young professionals who are willing to be challenged today in order to build peace tomorrow." This is a 30-day residential program that takes place as part of the Caux Forum in Switzerland each summer. Applications for the program close March 3rd, 2019.
Experiential Learning Programs with Operation Groundswell
Discover the world and connect with change makers as you dig into social justice issues and work with local activists, non-profits, and communities to create a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. Backpacking with a Purpose through Operations Groundswell runs exciting trips all over the world, and many of them are eligible for PACS 395 "Travel Course' credit. Financial assistance is available for all students on five- and six-week programs. The deadline to apply to their summer programs is March 1st, 2019.
Notes
Scholarships, awards, and contests
Did you know that the Peace and Conflict Studies program offers several awards and scholarships for PACS students? Click "Read More" below to read the descriptions for each available award and learn about the application process. The deadline to apply for all awards is February 22nd at 9:00am.
HeForShe Travel Grants
Arts HeForShe invites applications from all undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty and staff, for Travel Grants up to $500 to support research, experiential learning, and professional development related to gender equity. These grants aim to promote research on, and understanding of, gender equity, as well as to promote leadership skills development among staff and faculty in Arts. Click "Read More" below to read about eligibility and how to apply. Applications are due by February 5th.
LGBTQ+ Making Spaces Workshop
The LGBTQ+ Making Spaces Workshop is a program designed by members of the working group on sexual and gender diversity under the Provost's Advisory Committee on Equity (PACE) in collaboration with The Glow Centre for Sexual and Gender Diversity. This 2.5 hour workshop will teach you about gender identity/expression, sexual identity, homophobia, biphobia, transphobia, and how these intersect with other identities. Participants will also receive support and recommendations to enable them to serve and support the University of Waterloo community. There will be several iterations of this workshop over the course of this term - click "Read More" to find a date that works for you!