[antiwar-van] Che Guevara Conference in Vancouver, Canada (with Complete Program)

[Tamara Hansen]

** MARK YOUR CALENDAR ** 

2-day International Conference in Vancouver, Canada  

CHE GUEVARA THINKER & FIGHTER!
Are His Ideas Relevant for the 21st Century?

In Honour of Che's 80th Birthday! 

Friday JUNE 13th 
& Saturday JUNE 14th 

WELSH HALL (Vancouver, BC, Canada)
215 E. 17th Ave.@ Main St.  
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Ernesto Che Guevara has become a revolutionary symbol who represents
the continuity of revolutionary socialist theory and practice. His
legacy has been an inspiration in the dynamic search for ways and means
to confront imperialism and the capitalist profit-driven system.
Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) is organizing this
first International Conference in Canada on Che Guevara’s contribution
to the revolutionary cause. The conference will feature speakers from
Cuba, Canada, the US, England & the Middle East. 

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PROGRAM: 
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** FRIDAY JUNE 13th ** 

>>> 5:00-6:30pm 
Registration  

>>> 6:30-7:00pm
Conference Opening by Tamara Hansen, Coordinator of Vancouver
Communities in Solidarity with Cuba 

>>> 7:00-7:30pm 
Indigenous Welcoming Ceremony 

>>> 7:30-9:00pm 
"Che and the Cuban Revolution" Presentation by Isaac Saney 

Isaac Saney is a faculty member of College of Continuing Education at
Dalhousie University, and an adjunct professor of International
Development Studies at Saint Mary’s University, both in Halifax. He is
the author of the highly acclaimed book on Cuba: A Revolution In
Motion, which is being used in many university courses. 


**SATURDAY JUNE 14th** 

>>> 9:00-9:30am
Breakfast and Registration 

>>> 9:30- 9:45am 
Conference Opening by Tamara Hansen 

>>> 9:45 -10:30am 
Movie Presentation: "Che, Love, Politics and Rebellion”  

>>> 10:30-10:50am 
Che's "The New Man" Presentation by John Waller
 
John Waller is the International Coordinator of the Pastors for Peace
Caravan to Cuba 

>>> 10:50am- 12:10pm 
"Che and Latin America! Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela and Che’s
Influence" Presentation by Samira Amndan, followed by discussion. 

Samira Amndan is a Diplomatic Attaché for the Venezuelan Consulate in
Toronto

>>> 12:10- 1:30pm 
"Cuban Youth and Che’s Ideas" 
Presentation by Irma Gonzalez and Jairo Rodriguez, followed by
discussion.

Irma Gonzalez Salanueva is a young student leader at the University of
Havana and the daughter of Rene Gonalez, one of the 5 Cuban Heroes
currently held in U.S. prisons. Irma is also a leader of the Union of
Young Communists (UJC). 

Jairo Rodriguez Hernandez is a student leader in the Union of Young
Communists(UJC) in Havana, Cuba. Jairo is also the Vice President of
the University Students Federation (FEU) in Havana Province. 

>>>>> 1: 30-2:00pm  Lunch 

>>> 2:00-3:30pm 
"Are Che's Ideas Relevant for Today?" 
Presentation by Walter Lippmann, followed by discussion. 

Walter Lippmann is Editor-in-Chief of Cuba News 

>>> 3:30- 5:00pm  
"Che in the Battle of Ideas, and What We Can Learn from it here in
Canada" 
Presentation by Ali Yerevani, followed by discussion

Ali Yerevani is Political Editor of the Fire This Time (FTT) Newspaper 
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>>>> 5:00-5:10pm    Break 

>>> 5:10-6:30pm 
"Internationalism, Volunteer Work, and Che's Ideas" 
Presentation by Irma Gonzalez and Jairo Rodriguez, followed by
discussion. 

>>> 6:30-6:45pm 
Conference Closing by Tamara Hansen

**Conference will be followed by-
    Cultural Night with Dinner, Music and Dancing** 

> Please note:
   Seats are limited, please call for pre-registration 
   Contact:778-882-5223 | cubacommunities at yahoo.ca 


Cost/person:
$15 for 2 days with pre-registration
$10 for each day at the door (If seats are available)
No one will be turned away for lack of funds

** Food to be served on both days with extra costs **  

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Co-organized by:
Vancouver Communities in Solidarity with Cuba (VCSC) & 
Free the Cuban 5 Committee - Vancouver (FC5C - Van)
Members of the Canadian Network on Cuba (CNC) 

Endorsed by: 
UBC Latin American Studies Department 
SFU Sociology and Anthropology Department 
SFU School of International Studies 
John Higenbottam, Douglas College Psychology Department Chair 
National Committee to Free the Cuban 5 -US 
Solidarity Coalition for a United Latin America 

http://che2008vancouver.blogspot.com
http://vancubasolidarity.com 






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