An announcement from the Japanese Consulate in Montreal

Government of Japan MEXT Scholarship Program

Every year, the Government of Japan, via the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), offers scholarships to foreign students who are interested in studying at a Japanese university. 

The Undergraduate Students Scholarship is intended for students born on or after April 2, 1999, and who’ve already completed or will have completed at least 12 years of education or a program the equivalent of Japanese Senior High School by March 2024. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Friday, May 26, 2023.

The Research Students Scholarship is intended for students who were born on or after April 2, 1989, and hold a bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, in any subject. Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is Monday, May 15, 2023. 

Necessary information and documents are available on our website. 

Important notice: Depending on the evolution of the COVID-19 situation and the measures taken in response, the 2024 application cycles may be modified (schedule, procedures, etc.) or cancelled.

We invite you to discover some first-hand accounts of the MEXT Scholarship experience, as written by alumni in our jurisdiction, by accessing the Former Scholar’s Experiences page. 

Lastly, additional information on studying abroad is available on the JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) website.

Should you have any questions about the MEXT Scholarship Program, please do not hesitate to contact the Montreal MEXT Scholarship Desk via culture@mt.mofa.go.jp.”

[Summer Program] TMU Summer Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023

Tokyo Metropolitan University is offering “TMU Summer Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023” from July 4 to July 18, 2023.   

<Overview of TMU 2023 Summer Program> 

(Introduction) https://www.ic.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_abroad/short_program.html 

〇 Contents of Program   

The 2-week program consists of 42 hours of Japanese language study, and 13.5 hours of Japan Studies.  

Students will be evaluated according to class participation, oral presentation and quizzes.  

A certificate will be issued upon completion of the program. 

〇 Program Length   

July 4 (Tuesday) –July18 (Tuesday), 2023 

〇 Japanese Language Placement Test  

Students will be allocated to classes based on their Japanese language level according “SPOT90” test. 

Before applying the program, students will have to take “SPOT90” test with free of charge. 

<SPOT90 test> https://ttbj.cegloc.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/p1.html 

Score of 31-40 → Beginner-level Japanese 

Score of 41-55 → Pre-intermediate-level Japanese 

Score of 56-70 → Intermediate-level Japanese 

〇 Program Fee   

JPY 120,000 

*This program fee includes accommodation fee, education materials, and admission fees for field trips.  

  Not included in this fee are meals, airfare, traveler’s insurance, transportation between the University and accommodation, and daily expenses. 

  SMU tuition for the transfer credit hours is paid at SMU. 

Interested students should express their interest by emailing Global@smu.ca by Friday, May 12 2023.

[Summer Program] International Joint Summer Seminar, Japan 2023

University of Niigata Prefecture is hosting their annual Summer Seminar in Niigata, Japan, once again after three years of online seminars due to COVID. The dates of the Seminar are August 6-10 2023. Interested students should email Global@smu.ca by May 19 2023.

Virtual Exchange with University of the Arctic

Virtual Fall & Winter Semester Exchange Opportunity is offered by University of The Arctic. It’s called the Circumpolar Studies Program https://education.uarctic.org/studies/circumpolar-studies/. The course descriptions are found at https://members.uarctic.org/participate/circumpolar-studies/course-materials/.

Courses offered in Fall 2023

CS 100 – Introduction to the Circumpolar World

CS 311--Land and Environment of the Circumpolar World I

CS 321 -- Peoples and Cultures of the Circumpolar World I

CS 331 – Contemporary Issues of the Circumpolar World I

Courses offered in Winter 2024

CS 100 – Introduction to the Circumpolar World

CS 312 – Land and Environment of the CW II

CS 322 – Peoples and Cultures of the CW II

CS 332 – Contemporary Issues of the CW II

The Circumpolar Studies core courses have the following prerequisite requirements:

-        CS 100 is the prerequisite for CS 311, 321, 322, 331, and 332

-        CS 100 and CS 311 are the prerequisites for CS 312

SMU tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credit hours.

Academic credits may be earned to the extent that the credits meet the student’s program requirements. Please contact the academic advising office https://www.smu.ca/academics/academic-advising.html.

Funding is available.

Interested students should email Global@smu.ca by July 15 2023.

[Summer Program] The 32nd Jyväskylä Summer School

7 – 18 August 2023
University of Jyväskylä

Do you want to boost up your academic knowledge of STEM - science, technology, engineering, mathematics - during the summer break, and create scientific networks and memories? Jyväskylä Summer School offers you a unique academic and cultural journey that gives you the opportunity to challenge yourself and develop your skills in your field of interest. You also get the chance to spend time in an international science community.

Jyväskylä Summer School, organized at the University of Jyväskylä this year for the 32nd time, offers courses for advanced Master’s students, PhD students and post-docs in various fields of natural sciences, mathematics and information technology. All courses are taught in English by distinguished researchers from all over the world. Thus, the programme provides students with an excellent opportunity to participate in a large number of courses and benefit from high-quality interdisciplinary teaching. Participation in all Summer School courses is free of charge. Students from all over the world are encouraged to apply.

Two larger themes are represented in the courses of the 32nd Jyväskylä Summer School:

• Quantum Phenomena in Molecules and Materials

• Digital Society and Digitalization

Courses are offered in the following subjects:

• Biological and Environmental Sciences

• Chemistry

• Cognitive Science

• Computational Sciences

• Information Systems

• Mathematics

• Nanoscience

• Physics

Please see the bottom of the message for a complete list of courses offered. JSS32 offers courses in person, in hybrid mode, and online. The study mode of each course is marked in the course descriptions, which are available on our website www.jyu.fi/jss.

Costs

Participation in all Summer School courses is free of charge. Participants are responsible for covering their own meals, accommodation and all costs related to travel as well as possible visa costs.

More information:
Course programme, application instructions, practical info: www.jyu.fi/jss  
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/604239504569010/

Deadline for applications is 30th of April 2023!

For any further questions please do not hesitate to contact jss@jyu.fi.

Courses offered in 7 – 11 August 2023:

• PH1/NANO2: Emergent Quantum Matter in Artificial Two-Dimensional Materials (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• PH2: Analysis with Electromagnetic Calorimeters (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• MA1: Introduction to Harmonic Measure

• MA2: On the Geometry of Rectifiable and Purely Unrectifiable Subsets of a Metric Space

• NANO1/CH2/PH3: Ultrafast Spectroscopy: Phenomena, Measurements and Data Analysis Methods

• COG1: Fundamentals of Inclusive and Accessible Design of Technology

• IS1: Topical Course on Digital Services (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• IS2: Digital Service Transformation (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

Courses offered in 14 - 18 August 2023:

• BIO1: Planetary Well-being: Achieving Sustainability and Good Life for Humans and Nonhumans

• BIO2: Bioinformatics for Microbiome Research

• CH1: Molecular Electrochemistry

• PH1/NANO2: Emergent Quantum Matter in Artificial Two-Dimensional Materials (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• PH2: Analysis with Electromagnetic Calorimeters (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• MA3: Optimal Stopping and Free-Boundary Problem

• COM1: Collective Decision Making

• COG2: Accessible Visualizations: Conveying Information Across Sensory Modalities Hands-on Lab

• IS1: Topical Course on Digital Services (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

• IS2: Digital Service Transformation (NB! Course lasts through both weeks)

[Summer Program] Virtual Summer Abroad Opportunity with ESSCA School of Management, France

ESSCA School of Management is a SMU partner school in France and is offering the following online learning opportunities:

1 - INNOVATION & FINTECH
Innovation & Creativity (3 ECTS) : 29 May - 18 June
Crypto, blockchain & NFT (3 ECTS) : 19 June - 9 July

2 - INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT & LEADER COMMUNICATION 4.0

Leader Communication in a Cross Cultural & Changing World (3 ECTS): 5 June - 25 June

Management 4.0 & International HR (2 ECTS): 26 June - 9 July

3 - DIGITAL LUXURY & FASHION BRAND

Luxury Fashion Branding & Consumer Experience (4 ECTS): 22 May - 18 June

Digital Influence on the Luxury & Fashion Industry (2 ECTS) : 19 June - 2 July

Note: it is possible to mix courses from the 3 pairings; however, you cannot select courses that have overlapping dates.

Credits and tuition

Credits from the program are transferrable to the extent that they fulfill the student’s degree requirements, on a Letter of Permission approved by your academic program. Tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credit hours. 50 euro registration fees are payable to ESSCA. Funding is available.

To apply

Contact the Global Learning Office at Global@smu.ca by April 25 2023.

An announcement from Inter-Council Network

Stories of Change - Global Citizenship Education Webinar

To address current global challenges, the linkages between the global and the local are fundamentally important. Global citizenship education plays a critical role in this regard. It helps build skills and knowledge that are required to understand and play an active role in addressing complex global challenges in ways that inform change without (re)producing harmful practices. This webinar highlights provincial and regional councils’ work on global citizenship. Leaders in global citizenship education will share their projects and some of the promising practises they have integrated in their approaches to global citizenship. The webinar builds on ICN’s ongoing work on global citizenship. 

An announcement from Consulat général de France à Moncton et Halifax

The Embassy of France in Canada and the Consulate General of France in the Atlantic Provinces are re-launching the "France Alumni Canada" network this year. With more than 370,000 members worldwide, France Alumni brings together international alumni who have studied in France. Former and current students can join this network by registering for free on the France Alumni Canada digital platform (https://www.francealumni.fr/fr/poste/canada) and get the latest news by following the Linkedin page France Alumni Canada (https://www.linkedin.com/company/france-alumni-canada/).  

May 15 to 19, several meetings of the France Alumni network will take place across Canada. A reception will be held in the Atlantic Provinces on Tuesday, May 16 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the campus of the Université de Moncton, held in partnership with the Université de Moncton and the National Bank and is open to all, with a special focus on the Alumni of France.

The event is open to anyone, student or not, who has done a mobility in France, is considering doing so or simply wishes to join this network.

Announcement from Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

Sign up for SICI's upcoming Short-term Virtual Course!

Course name: Spatial Dynamics,Urban Transportation & Planning 

Starts May 20, 2023

REGISTER

Start your journey to learn & grow NOW! 

Course Highlights

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation and planning 

• Knowledge of urban diversity and evolving transportation needs

• Analytical insights into the urban land use-transportation relationship

• Learning about different modes of transport in cities and the significance of public transport systems for sustainable cities

• Conceptualize urban mobilities and their types. Discussions on the nature and characteristics of passenger and freight mobility in urban areas

• Familiarization with the concept of urban freight transport and its management

• Introduction to the recent advances in city logistics 

• Deliberations on urban transport externalities and Sustainable Development Goals 

• Critical analysis of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban transport and mobilities 

• Reflections on the planning approaches and the question of sustainable transport 

• Introduction to Big Data and transportation analysis 

• Case study-based discussions 

• Guest lecture(s) by experts from India and Canada

Course takeaways

• Holistic understanding of urban transportation, planning and its spatial dynamics

• Develop knowledge, critical thinking and ideas

• Learning of international practices in urban transportation planning

• Understanding of sustainable transportation and practices

• Knowledge and skills to independently undertake teaching and research on urban transportation 

• Opportunity to build professional network

• Opportunity for Indian and Canadian participants to generate new and collaborative ideas for future grant opportunities offered by SICI and other future endeavors

Announcement from ACIC: ICN Public Engagement Training

Explore decolonial, anti-racist and feminist approaches to public engagement in this training offered in partnership with the Inter-Council Network (ICN). This training is based on findings and recommendations from ICN’s recent research project. The research provided space for introspection and aimed to:

• highlight decolonial, anti-racist and feminist practices in public engagement from different locations with different actors;

• curate tools and practices that can inform more ethical practices in our decolonial, anti-racist and feminist work;

• and shape narratives and priorities in policy and practice spaces within the sector, hopefully contributing to transformative change..

Read the research summary here, and access the full report here.

Participants can expect to build a shared understanding on what anti-racism, feminism and decolonization looks like in practice; to gain an understanding of how to assess core power dynamics at the heart of public engagement activities; and to gain skills on how to adapt based on their audience and build in mechanisms to ensure equitable public engagement.

The training is broken down into two parts: one in-person workshop and a half day virtual session. All attendees are required to attend both the sessions, please note that even though this Eventbrite ticket is only for April 11, it will be assumed that you are attending both parts, and will be sent the Zoom details to login for the virtual training session as well. Organizations, networks and institutions working in the international cooperation sector in Atlantic Canada are invited to register.

In-person training details:

When: April 11, 2023 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Halifax, Nova Scotia (Exact location TBC)

Virtual Training Session:

When: April 18, 2023 (Half-day, time TBD)

Over Zoom.

Travel Subsidies

ACIC has limited travel and lodging subsidies available for ACIC members. Please get in touch with Tedi Buffet Tedi@acic-caci.org if you would like to apply for this.

About the Facilitator | Ashley Copage

The training will be facilitated by Ashley Copage. Ashley Copage (she/her) is a mother, educator, and student from Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Human Nutrition from MSVU and a Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Development from CBU, she is in her final year of a Master of Education in Creativity, Sustainability, and Innovation at CBU. Most recently, Ashley has worked for the Confederacy of Mainland Mi’kmaq, Clean Foundation, and the NS Department of Education.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/towards-a-more-decolonial-anti-racist-and-feminist-public-engagement-tickets-594594457027

Announcement from the Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute

The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is offering two short term courses online:

Short Term Course on " Excellence in Scientific Communication"

Who can attend?

·         Graduates

·         Doctoral Fellows

·         Post-Doctoral Fellows

·         Junior faculty members

·         Working professionals

Date of Commencement:   Postponed to a later date      Time:  6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (IST)

Frequency:   Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday evening      Duration of course: 5 weeks

Short Term Course on "Facebook for Business Marketing"

Who can attend

·         Students

·         Startups

·         Businesses

·         Working professionals

·         Anyone interested

Date of Commencement: 1st April,2023         Time:  6:00 PM to 7:15 PM (IST) 

Frequency:  Two classes (75 minutes each ) on Saturday and Sunday      Duration of course: 8 weeks

Announcement from Mykolas Romeris University, Lithuania

Lithuanian State scholarhips for Full-time Master degree studies

The Call for the year 2023 has been launched by the Educational exchanges support foundation.  Mykolas Romeris University encourages SMU students in their last year of undergraduate studies or master degree students to apply for master degree at Mykolas Romeris University and simultaniously apply for the Lithuanian state scholarhips for Full-time Master degree studies. Deadline to submit application is 22 May 2023. Candidates from SMU are welcome to consider master degrees of Mykolas Romeris University https://www.mruni.eu/en/degree_type/masters-studies/.    

Funding under the Call will be provided to the citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, Georgia, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Moldova, Ukraine and foreigners of Lithuanian origin from non-EU and EFTA countries.

Announcement from Mitacs

Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) program February 2023 updates

https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/globalink/globalink-research-award

New opportunity — open all year:

1. Aix-Marseille Université (France — travel to Canada and/or travel from Canada)

• Dates: open all year

• Level:

Travel to Canada: full-time master’s and PhD students or postdoctoral fellows

Travel from Canada: full-time senior undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All disciplines

• Other requirements: N/A

• Eligible institutions: Aix-Marseille Université

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian institution

• Award amount: $6,000

• Application process and submission: Submit to Mitacs through the local Mitacs Advisor

Current opportunities — call for proposals (new opportunity and reminder):

1. National Research Foundation (NRF) Korea (Korea — travel to Canada)

• Dates: February 23, 2023 to March 23, 2023 at 5 p.m. PT

• Level: Full-time master’s and PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All fields of Science and Technology, Interdisciplinary studies involving S&T and Humanities or Social Sciences

• Other requirements: N/A

• Eligible institutions: All universities in Korea

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian institution

• Award amount: $9,000 to $15,000 (approximately)

• Application process and submission: Submit to NRF (website accessible from Korea only https://www.iris.go.kr/main.do)

2. Consejo de Rectores de las Universidades Chilenas (CRUCH-FUDEA) (Chile — travel to Canada and/or travel from Canada)

• Dates: January 23, 2023 to April 30, 2023 at 5 p.m. PT

• Level: Full-time senior undergraduate, master’s and PhD students, or postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All disciplines

• Other requirements: N/A

• Eligible institutions:

• Universidad de Santiago de Chile (USACH)

• Universidad de La Frontera (UFRO)

• Universidad Católica del Norte (UCN)

• Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (PUC)

• Universidad Católica del Maule (UCM)

• Universidad de Concepción (UdeC)

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian institution

• Award amount: $6,000

• Application process and submission: Submit to Mitacs through the local Mitacs Advisor

Announcement from the Ministry of Education in Taiwan

Two scholarship opportunities are open and available for Canadian students interested in studying in Taiwan.

1. The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship supports students interested in studying Chinese in Taiwan on a short-term basis, ranging from three to twelve months. Students also have the option of taking a two-month summer course. Please refer to the official website https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ca_en/post/15350.html.  

2. The Taiwan Scholarship supports students interested in pursuing a university degree in Taiwan. Please refer to the official website https://www.roc-taiwan.org/ca_en/post/15333.html.

[Summer Program] ESSCA Summer Programs 2023

Saint Mary’s partner university in France, ESSCA Ecole de Management, is offering the following summer programs in France and Hungary (https://www.essca.fr/en/international/summer-programme). These programs take place from mid-June to mid-July, and are intended for both undergraduate and graduate students in Marketing, Management, European Studies, Humanity, Society, and French culture.

• Angers Summer Programme “French Culture and Identity in the Loire Valley”

This course, aimed at undergraduate students, is an intensive and in-depth introduction to French culture and history. The course is complemented by visits to some of France’s outstanding cultural heritage sites such as Castles of the Loire Valley, Cointreau distillery, bunkers of Pignerolle. The programme is taught entirely in English.

• Paris Summer Programme “Luxury Brand Management” and “Cross- Cultural Management and Leadership”

The Paris Summer Program offers courses on the themes of luxury and management in one of the world’s most vibrant city. Designed for undergraduate business students, classes will be complemented by some visits to the Yves Saint Laurent museum, the Louvre or on a boat trip on the Seine. Instruction is in English.

• Aix-en-Provence Summer Programme “Developing Sustainable Experience in Cultural Tourism in Provence”

This program offers students the experience of discovering the French Provence through courses on tourism and culture. Students may participate in a wine tasting or attend the Aix Festival, Arles Festival or Avignon Festival.

• Angers-Strasbourg Summer Programme “European Studies with our Chair Jean Monnet”

This program, aimed at undergraduates, takes place the first two weeks in Angers, and the next two in Strasbourg. Students will also discover Paris for a week-end. The courses cover subjects related to the study of Europe.

• Budapest Summer Programme “Business Management” and “International business and leadership”

The program, located in the dynamic capital of Budapest, is open to graduate business students and includes company visits and cultural tours throughout Hungary.

Costs

SMU tuition is payable at SMU for the transfer credit hours (i.e., SMU students will not be assessed additional tuition fees by the host university). Students will be also responsible for the organizational costs (incl housing in most cases) and a 50euro fee to the host university as well as for meals, international travel and personal expenses. Non-Canadian students may require a visa to enter the host country. 

How to apply

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by March 15. Once selected, you will be directed to the host university’s application process for further steps.

Credits

Contact your academic advisor to find out how many credit hours you can earn from the program and to learn how to complete the Letter of Permission Request Form.

Questions?

Email global@smu.ca

An announcement from ACIC: Youth Opportunity- Professional Practice

ACIC (Atlantic Council for International Cooperation) Professional Practice Workshop invites post-secondary students in social justice and international cooperation (or similar fields) to participate in a knowledge and skill development workshop on March 4, 2023.

The workshop will provide an opportunity to learn important skills and knowledge related to practice in the international and global cooperation sectors.

The workshop will bridge the gap between knowledge and action by engaging students to foster skills, access resources, and build their knowledge around global issues, helping to build confidence to engage on these issues with their local communities.

In addition, students from Nova Scotia and across disciplines will come together for a day of co-learning and networking, including training and conversations related to personal profile building for employment, reducing harm in international cooperation, unique paths to employment, skills mapping, and more.

Why get involved: 

• Engage with peers and experienced professionals working in international cooperation 

• Learn about careers, locally and internationally, that contribute to better communities 

• Combine theory and action to strengthen your understanding of praxis in relation to International Cooperation 

To apply for this program, participants will:

• Be between the ages of 18-29

• Be living in Nova Scotia

• Be pursuing a career in international cooperation or a related field 

Important details:

• Lunch is provided

• Travel bursaries are provided for those living outside the Halifax area

For more information, contact Jackie at 902.431.2311 or jackie@acic-caci.org

The deadline to register is February 27, 2023

[Summer Program] Online Short-Term Intensive Japanese Program (2023)

Saint Mary’s partner institution in Japan, Rikkyo University, will offer two online Japanese language courses.

Dates: 

Summer 1: July 10-July 19, 2023 

Summer 2: July 24-August 2, 2023 

Each courses consists of 25 hours of instruction plus virtual cultural activities. See the attached flyer.

Costs:

50,000yen (approx. CAD$500) payable to the host institution to cover tuition and administrative fee.

Academic credits:

Contact the academic advising office of your program to find out if you can receive transfer credit hours towards your SMU degree.

Funding: 

Available for Canadian students.

To apply:

Interested students should submit the SMU Exchange Program application by March 15.

An announcement from CISV International (formerly Children's International Summer Villages)

Looking for a unique summer leadership opportunity? Love to work with youth? Intrigued by other cultures?

CISV Halifax is looking for leaders aged 21+ to lead delegations of four youth to international camps which promote peace through building global friendship.

Available positions include:

Vasteras, Sweden (1 Aug-15 Aug) leading four youth born in 2010 and 2011 

Galicia, Spain (28 Jul-19 Aug) leading four youth born in 2009 

While this is a volunteer position and you will not be paid, all expenses including travel costs are covered. Training will be provided.

CISV is an international organization with over 70 member countries with Chapters in over 200 cities. To find out more:

https://cisv.org

For more information or to apply, please contact cisvhalifax@gmail.com

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) 's IDW Events

Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (ACIC) is hosting a series of events as part of its annual International Development Week! Visit their IDW website https://www.acic-caci.org/international-development-week-2023 for full details and event registration.

Online Events:

February 8th: The SDG Way

Date/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 8th, 2023, 2-3PM (AST)

Location: Zoom

Do you think the sustainable development goals can only be included in careers related to international cooperation and development? Let this panel led by youth help you explore how your career can benefit from thinking ‘The SDG Way.’ Panelists will guide all attendees in rethinking how careers can be approached and development with sustainability, global health and equality in mind.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-sdg-way-incorporate-the-sdgs-in-your-career-tickets-526613454017

Nova Scotia:

February 9th: Film Screenings, Discussion and Development

Date/Time: 5:00 to 9:00 PM (Race Is A Four Letter Word will be screened at 5:00 PM (AST), and A Chocolate Farmer will be screened at 7:00 PM (AST)).

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

Join us for film screenings, talks from panelists who will shed light on the importance and intersections of race, food security, and international cooperation, and network with development sector enthusiasts and professionals.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-screenings-discussions-development-tickets-526626162027

February 11th: Celebrating Culture and Connections

Date/Time: Feb., 11th, 2023 1-5PM (AST)

Location: Paul O'Regan Hall, Halifax Central Library

In partnership with the Youth Art Connection, ACIC will be hosting an afternoon celebrating art and its expressions in cultures, and the role it plays in connecting us across communities and boundaries. Join us at the Paul O’Regan Hall at the Halifax Central Library to listen to African Nova Scotian musicians and explore photography as we connect with each other through some international cooperation- and sustainable development goals-themed networking.

Performances by:

• Jody Upshaw

• Chudi Harris

• LXVNDR

• Kxng Wooz

• Bucky Blanks

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celebrating-culture-and-connections-tickets-526654787647

An Empowered Youth: Catalyst for Future Global Economic Leadership Perspectives and A Way Forward

When: Feb 10, 20 23 & Feb 17, 2023 from 12:30-1:30 PM (AST)

Where: Online (Zoom)

This year, Black Business and Professional Network (BBPN Inc.) New Brunswick is organizing this event in collaboration with the Atlantic Canada International Cooperation (ACIC) and the Government of Atlantic Canada (GAC) to empower youth in Atlantic Canada to make a difference in the world.

The event will bring together people in New Brunswick and across Atlantic Canada to learn about global issues, share their ideas and perspectives, and participate in workshops and activities to equip them with the skills and knowledge they need to make a positive impact. The focus will be on issues such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and sustainable development, and how young people can take action to address these challenges.

The event will feature keynote speakers and panel discussions with experts and practitioners in the field of international development -STEM, Entrepreneurship, Human Rights & Advocacy, Mental Health, Arts & Culture, and Media Communications, as well as opportunities for networking and collaboration with like-minded individuals and organizations.