The Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies
Urban and Inner-City Studies Speaker Series 2012 - 2013
URBAN AND INNER-CITY STUDIES 2012 - 2013 SPEAKERS SERIES
Hosted
by the Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies at University of Winnipeg.
The Department of Urban
and Inner-City Studies is organizing a unique series of speakers. This series engages faculty,
students, community organizations and policy-makers in discussions about urban and global issues. Join us as we hear from leading thinkers, both local and global, who offer their
perspectives on an important issue or idea or problem. This series is also
important in introducing a unique U of W program and an inner-city view of
urban life.
Upcoming Speaking Events!
Please check back for 2012/2013 Speaking events!
This series engages faculty, students, community organizations and community members in discussion about current issues.
These events will include:
• an interactive discussion period with audience members after presentation
• light lunch will be provided
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The Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies presents:
" A Vision for the North End"
with
Kevin Chief
MLA for Point Douglas
Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities
Coffee and Lunch Will be Provided.
Students and Community Members Welcome - Please Plan to Attend!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, NOON ‘til 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: University of Winnipeg Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies North End Campus - 527 SelkirK Avenue - Lower level
Kevin is a proud life-long resident of Winnipeg’s North End and was elected Member of the Legislative Assembly for Point Douglas on October 4, 2011. He was appointed Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities by Premier Greg Selinger on January 13, 2012.
Kevin attended Strathcona Elementary School, Isaac Newton Junior High and Tec Voc High School. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor Degree with a major in Justice and Law Enforcement and a minor in Physical Activity and Sport Study. He is currently working on his Masters of Education.
Kevin is a dedicated and dynamic community leader, involved with numerous boards and committees from local to national levels. He is also a sought-after speaker on the topic of the importance of education and leadership development for youth. He received the Manitoba Premier’s Volunteer Service Award in 2009 and was awarded the Future Leaders of Manitoba Award for Community Service in 2010. He is also a recipient of the Manitoba Hydro Spirit of the Earth Award.
Kevin has held many professional positions in the areas of youth development and education, including Coordinator of the Innovative Learning Centre at the University of Winnipeg, Director of the Winnipeg Aboriginal Sport Achievement Centre and Community Networker with the River East Transcona School Division. He has served as a board and committee member for many local and national organizations.
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The Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies presents:
"What's Happening with the Merchant's Hotel?"
with
Diane Roussin
Executive Director
MaMaWiChiItata Centre Inc.
Lunch and Treats Will be Provided.
Students and Community Members Welcome - Please Plan to Attend!
WHEN: Wednesday, October 31, 2012, NOON ‘til 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: University of Winnipeg Department of Urban and Inner-City Studies North End Campus - 527 SelkirK Avenue - Lower level
Diane
is a band member of Skownan First Nation, a reservation community in Manitoba’s western
region. She is currently the Executive
Director of the Ma Mawi Wi Chi Itata Centre, an organization she has been
involved with for the past 13 years.
The
work of Ma Mawi is grounded in a community development approach with a strong
commitment to initiatives that create and support local capacity to address
quality of life issues at the neighbourhood level.
Diane is firmly committed to the values and
philosophy of Ma Mawi and seeks out initiatives that honour and respect the
ability and the right for Aboriginal families, children and individuals to care
for themselves. Diane holds a Bachelor
of Arts Degree and a Bachelor of Social Work Degree.
Check back for upcoming event November 7 with Niigan Sinclair. More information to follow.
