In order to highlight and celebrate the participation of one thousand interns in the field of international solidarity, Alternatives organizes three events this week.
1- A conference on the significance of international exchanges
When: Tuesday May 12 7pm
– Where: UQAM, pavillon Hubert-Aquin (400, rue Sainte-Catherine E., métro Berri-UQAM), Room A-4180
This French event is FREE
With :
– Anne Latendresse, professor, Géography Department, UQAM
– Olga Navarro-Flores, professor in International Development, UQAM
– Alexis Deschênes, Reporter for TVA Network and former Alternatives intern
– Hyacinthe Combary, from Burkina-Faso, former intern in Québec
2- Screening of short films
An evening dedicated to the screening of short films on the topic of international cooperation. The documentaries will be a compilation of several quality works, amongst others, those of Alternatives’ former interns.
– May 12 at 7 pm in Quebec City
- Where: l’Agitée 19h, 251, rue Dorchester).
Free.
– May 13 at 7 pm in Montreal
- Where : Café Romolo (272 rue Bernard O.)
Free.
3- Bambara Trans Show
Finally, to wrap up, a big party open to all will get things hopping at the Plaza Theatre on Friday, May 15. Bambara Trans will perform its blended multicultural music. With 8 musicians on stage, things will heat up quickly!
The À Bâbord Jazz Band will open the night and a DJ will make you dance until 3 am.
- When: May 15
- Where : Plaza Theatre, (6505, rue Saint-Hubert, métro Beaubien)
– Entrance is 9$, the doors open at 8:30 pm
