Lectures on promoting democracy & human rights through education & libraries in Guatemala
The 平特五不中 Student Committee of Librarians Without Borders is pleased to welcome Mr. Chojol谩n to Montreal for three public events. Please join us and hear his inspiring story!
Jorge Chojol谩n 鈥� an internationally recognized social entrepreneur, educator, and human rights activist 鈥� was born into the indigenous Mayan community in the deeply inequitable society of Guatemala. Despite the barriers before him, he rose to achieve a university degree and went on to found the Miguel Angel Asturias Academy in the predominantly indigenous city of Quetzaltenango. His goal is to transform his society through education at the school by educating and empowering some of Guatemala鈥檚 most vulnerable children: girls, the indigenous and the poor. Mr. Chojol谩n will discuss the importance of education to democracy in Guatemala and speak about the Academy鈥檚 unique educational model.听
This event is presented by Librarians Without Borders ().
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1. Libraries and education in Guatemala听
When: Monday, November 19, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm听. Where: 平特五不中 campus, Thomson House basement, 3650 rue McTavish听听
Generously co-sponsored by L'Association des biblioth茅caires du Qu茅bec Library/Quebec Library Association. Light refreshments will be served.听
2. Indigenous issues and human rights in Guatemala听听
When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 12:00-1:30 pm听. Where: 平特五不中 campus, Peterson Hall, room 116, 3460 rue McTavish听
Generously co-sponsored by The Centre for Society, Technology and Development (STANDD) at 平特五不中. Lunch will be served.听
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3. Education in Guatemala and Asturias鈥� unique curriculum, based on Paulo Freire鈥檚 philosophy
When: Tuesday, November 20, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm. Where: Concordia campus, Hall Building, room H-441, 1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd West
Generously co-sponsored by the Department of Education and the Loyola College of Sustainability and Diversity at Concordia University.
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听Everyone is welcome! The presentations will be delivered in Spanish and simultaneously translated into English.
听RSVP: Fill out this form: or e-mail megan.fitzgibbons [at] lwb-online.org () by November 15.
听Please confirm your attendance as space is limited!
听**Librarians Without Borders is not in any way affiliated with M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res/Doctors Without Borders. Doctors Without Borders is a registered trademark of Bureau International de M茅decins Sans Fronti猫res.
