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by FFWD Staff· The National Film Board of Canada and award-winning filmmaker Ron Mann are looking for stories for a planned documentary about Canadian hitchhiking. Mann is looking for unusual experiences that he believes have all but vanished from the cultural landscape – whether it happened recently, or years ago, he wants to hear from all Canadians no matter where they were headed. Hitchhikers traveling anywhere in North America can call theHitchhiking toll-free number at 1-888-565-0636 anytime, or send it by fax to 416-971-6014 or via email: hitchhiking@go.com. Mann and his crew will hitch a ride to the hometowns of the Canadians whose stories are chosen. Production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2001.
· Nobel Peace Prize nominee Denis J. Halliday will be presenting a talk on "Genocide in Iraq: What Can We Do To Stop It?" at the University of Calgary on Saturday, November 18 at 3 p.m. The former United Nations Assistant Secretary General speaks out publicly on the genocidal impact of United Nations economic sanctions on the people of Iraq. Being a 34 year veteran with the United Nations, he wanted to be in a position to speak out on sanctions and the dreadful impact that they are having on people – particularly the children – and the future of Iraq. The talk is open to everyone. For more information contact John Measor at jmeasor@ucalgary.ca or Nadia Hussain at hussainn@ucalgary,ca.
· The Men’s Educational Support Association and the Movement of the Establishment of Real Gender Equality are inviting the public to attend conferences on family violence on November 5 at the University of Calgary. Professor Murray Strauss, a sociological researcher on family violence from the University of New Hampshire, will discuss the myths of partner abuse. Mary Cleary, co-ordinator for a help line and shelter for abused husbands in Ireland, will share her experience of helping over 10,000 men and their families. Mel Feit, executive director of the National Centre For Men, will also discuss creative ways to communicate about and redefine family violence. The talks will take place in the MacEwan Student Centre from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information contact Gus Sleiman at 228-6366 or 541-1788.
· Canadian music showcase event North By Northeast 2001 is accepting demo tapes and CDs from all up and coming bands and artists. Returning for its seventh year, North By Northeast will offer the lucky winners a chance to play in front of huge crowds as well as national and international music industry and media. The event is held in downtown Toronto, June 7 to 9, 2001. For more information, contact Cori Ferguson Publicity at (416) 971-5151, or fax (416) 971-5252.
· The Pumphouse Theatre is featuring the fifth annual One Act Play Festival on October 16, 2000 that allows registrants to produce their own show and have it performed and adjudicated at the theatre. The festival runs February 6-10, 2001. The growing popularity of the festival has forced Pumphouse Theatres to add an extra day of performance and three more one act plays. Productions must be one act in length and between 10-60 minutes in duration. There will only be 12 eligible registrants accepted and the deadline is when the acceptable amount of applications are received. For more information call 263-0079.
· The theme for this year’s Remembrance Day commemoration at the Calgary Multicultural Centre will be "Their sacrifice for our benefit". On Saturday, November 11, the centre plays host to five guest speakers from various cultural affiliations reflecting on the need for peace and harmony throughout today’s society. Everyone is encouraged to attend this free event . For more information contact Taher Binavi at 237-5850.
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