Shaar Shalom Lecture at ±«Óãtv University
The Shaar Shalom Lecture at ±«Óãtv University is a significant annual lecture made possible through the generosity of the Shaar Shalom Synagogue of Halifax. The Shaar Shalom’s unique partnership with ±«Óãtv University seeks to explore the broad themes of tolerance, multiculturalism, diversity, and difference in contemporary society, and demonstrates our shared interest in bringing in-depth discussion of these themes to wider civil society.
The 2023-24 Shaar Shalom Lecture featured journalist, podcaster & former host of CBC Radio's 'The Current', Anna Maria Tremonti
The most recent Shaar Shalom Lecture at ±«Óãtv featured Anna Maria Tremonti who spoke on the topic,ÌýUnbraiding Shame, Blame and Pain.
of the lecture that was delivered on March 20, 2024 at ±«Óãtv University.
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Past lectures:
2022-23 Lecture
The 2022-23 lecture featuredÌýtwo of Canada's most distinguished speakers,ÌýThe Honorable Bob Rae,ÌýAmbassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United NationsÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýThe Honorable Lieutenant-General (ret) Roméo Dallaire, Founder of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace, and Security. The discussion moderator wasÌýDr. Shelly Whitman, Executive Director of the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security at ±«Óãtv University.
International human rights and Canada's role in a polarized world
of the lecture that was delivered on March 30, 2023 at ±«Óãtv University.
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2021-22 Lecture
The 2021-22 lecture featured Cindy Blackstock, PhD,ÌýExecutive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society and a professor at McGill University’s School of Social Work.
Spirit Bear:ÌýEchoes of the Past
of the lecture that was delivered on March 3, 2022 at ±«Óãtv University.
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2020-21 Lecture
The 2020-21 lecture featuredÌýWes HallÌý²¹²Ô»å Dahabo Ahmed-OmerÌýof .Ìý
Ìýof the lecture that was delivered virtually on February 24, 2021.
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2019-20 Lecture
The 2019-20 Lecture featured theÌýformer Governor General of Canada,ÌýHer Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean.
Shared Humanity: Generating Hope in an Era of Despair
of the lecture delivered by Madame Jean on October 16, 2019 at ±«Óãtv University.
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2019 Lecture
The 2019 Lecture featuredÌýMr. Stephen Lewis,ÌýCanada’s Former Ambassador to the UN
Can The United Nations Be Saved?
Ìýof the lecture delivered by Stephen Lewis on February 6, 2019 at ±«Óãtv University
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2018 Lecture
Dr. Stephen D. Smith
"Countering Hate in the Digital Age: The Power of the Human Story"
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2017 Lecture
Lieutenant General the Honourable Roméo A. Dallaire, O.C., C.M.M., G.O.Q, M.S.C., C.D., (Retired)
"All Humans are Human"
of the lecture delivered by LGen Roméo Dallaire on April 5, 2017 at ±«Óãtv University
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2015 Lecture Ìý
Lawrence Hill (author)
"The Book of Negroes: Merging History, Fiction, and Adaptation to Screen"
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