MIT Western Hemisphere Project: Events & Activities: Spring 2005

Events & Activities: Spring, 2005

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	Thursday April 21 7:30 pm 2-105	Dispossessed This documentary examines the resistance of the Mapuche Indians in Chile over the last 120 years. First exploring the history and traditions of the community, the film then addresses the ongoing conflicts with the government and various companies who look to exploit their land. 1st Prize at the Boston Latino International Film Festival 2004 (Documentary Category) Indigenous Film Award Winner at the 2004 Encuentro Hisapanoamericano de Video Documental Independiente in Mexico Co-ponsored in part by Cultural Survival and UA Finboard

	Thursday April 7 7pm 4-231	Technology and Society in Haiti Engineer Jean-Patrick Lucien and artist Charlot Lucien - Jean-Patrick Lucien discusses “Adaptable Technology for rural Haiti," including design challenges for MIT engineers to make a real impact in quality of life issues. Artist Charlot Lucien presents “Haiti yesterday, today and tomorrow.” Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations

	Thursday March 17 6:30 pm Walker Memorial Hall	Hola Venezuela An event featuring representatives of the Venezuelan Government: Maria Pilar Hernandez - Vice-Minister of Foreign Relations for North America, Bernardo Alvarez - Venezuelan Ambassador, Juan Barreto - Mayor of Caracas. Join us for an informal talk on social and educational programs in Venezuela, followed by questions. Sponsored in part by Bolivarian Circle of Boston, the Venezuelan Consulate, and Citgo Corporation.

	Friday March 11 7pm 4-237	Gender, Health and Human Rights in Haiti MIT Anthropology professor Erica James and Partners in Health Medical Director Joia Mukerjee discuss gender & human rights/health & human rights in Haiti. Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations

	Tuesday March 8 7pm 4-231	History of Haiti MIT History professor Jeff Ravel teaches an objective history of Haiti. Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations

	Saturday March 5 2 pm Walker	Yanvalou The kickoff event for the Western Hemisphere Project's Series on Haiti! Afro-Haitian drumming by Wellesley's Yanvalou Drum and Dance Ensemble. Haitian art display from the Artisans World Gallery. Haitian food and crafts provided by local vendors. Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, MIT Haitian Alliance, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations

	Wednesday February 16	Evel Fanfan Haitian Lawyer Evel Fanfan will give a talk and a movie presentation. Sponsored in part by UA Finboard, and the Committee on Campus Race Relations

	Tuesday January 18 7 pm 56-169	Syncretistic Religions in Brazil Hail Umbanda. Umbanda, the Brazilian animistic religion , is a syncretism of Christianity, with African and indigenous religions. (46 minutes) Odô Yá! Life With AIDS. This is the affirming story of how Candomble, a Brazilian religion of African origin, has become a source of strength and power for a group of AIDS sufferers. (58 minutes)

	Tuesday January 11 7 pm 56-169	Judaism : Hidden Faith and Resurgence Eight Candles. Of Mexico’s 90 million people, only 40,000 are Jewish. In the vibrant community in Veracruz, the majority of the families are converts. (70 minutes) Havana Nagila: Jews in Cuba. An investigation of the Jewish experience in Cuba, this documentary offers a unique window on Cuba as an evolving nation and culture. (60 minutes)

	Tuesday January 4 7 pm 56-169	Christianity: Persistence and Challenge At the Crossroads: Faith in Cuba. This documentary explores religious and political belief in Cuba four decades after the 1959 Revolution. (52 minutes) Televangelism in Brazil. This program examines the TV ratings war between the Pentecostals and the Catholics. (41 minutes)

	Monday January 31 7 pm MIT 4-231	Open Meeting (January)

Events & Activities: Fall, 2004

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	Saturday November 6 6 pm Student Center	Night of a Thousand Dinners Adopt-a-Minefield event featuring Gina Coplon-Newfield, Benjamin Linder, Timothy Swager Sponsored in part by UA Finboard

	Tuesday November 9 7 pm MIT 4-231	Open Meeting (November)