Upcoming Public Presentation
September 25, 2024, 2:00 pm
Hybrid presentation
Hybrid presentation
- In-person at Hope United Church, 3055 Connaught Avenue, Halifax
- Online via Zoom webinar
The Acadians here and Now
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JULES CHIASSON will outline the journey from the founding of the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE) in 1968 amid the turbulent FLQ years, to today’s thriving network of 12 Acadian communities. You will hear about the pivotal role of the University of Sainte Anne and the Collège de l’Acadie which have been fostering the French language and shaping skilled tradespeople since 2003, and discover how the adoption of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in 1982 paved the way for Acadian schools and fostered a vibrant culture that actively contributes to Nova Scotia’s economic, social and cultural fabric.
The talk will be given in English by the Executive Director of the Fédération acadienne de la Nouvelle-Écosse (FANE), Jules Chiasson. Born in Cheticamp Nova Scotia, Jules completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Drama at l’Université de Moncton and master’s degree in public administration at Henson College. After a 28 year career with Radio-Canada, he has worked as Executive Director for numerous francophone community organizations. |
Upcoming Public Presentation
September 27, 2024, 1:30 pm
Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School St., Mahone Bay
Mahone Bay Centre, 45 School St., Mahone Bay
WHAT ON EARTH ARE YOU THINKING?
Ten Big Ideas From Neuroscience That Help Us Better Understand Ourselves And Others
In this light-hearted and engaging talk, Peter Welch will explore 10 big ideas from the rapidly developing field of neuroscience. We will talk together about how these ideas translate into our normal lives. The line between scientific discovery and the every day is far from straight! We need to be humble with our conclusions. Even so, these ideas can help us be better parents, teachers, partners and friends. Peter will talk about what is going on in the teenage brain, a time of life that can be challenging for those going through it and those supporting young people.
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PETER WELCH was born in the UK and educated at Cambridge University. Peter has spent his career living and working internationally. Starting as a volunteer in Africa, he went on to lead four different international schools in Thailand, Turkey, Finland, and Romania. He has been at the heart of conversations in international schools about how we can teach and learn better using brain research. Peter co-authored the book “Who On Earth Are You? How to Thrive in a Mixed-up World” with his wife Suzanne.
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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. This series of treaties did not surrender Indigenous land, resources or sovereignty but instead established rules for an ongoing relationship between nations. We recognize the significance of these treaties and the need for continual learning and engagement in the work of the truth, reconciliation and equity. We are all treaty people. We also recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
We would like to acknowledge that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. This series of treaties did not surrender Indigenous land, resources or sovereignty but instead established rules for an ongoing relationship between nations. We recognize the significance of these treaties and the need for continual learning and engagement in the work of the truth, reconciliation and equity. We are all treaty people. We also recognize that African Nova Scotians are a distinct people whose histories, legacies and contributions have enriched that part of Mi’kma’ki known as Nova Scotia for over 400 years.