1. Our Cinema Politica Film Series is now showing every Tuesday evening at 7pm in Galileo's. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided.
This weeks film is Leila Khaled: Hijacker
Tuesday, Sept. 30 at 7pm
Galileo’s Gallery, Students’ Union Building
LEILA KHALED: HIJACKER: In 1969 Palestinian Leila Khaled made history by
becoming the first woman to hijack an airplane. As a Palestinian child
growing up in Sweden, filmmaker Lina Makboul admired Khaled for her bold
actions; as an adult, she began asking complex questions about the legacy
created by her childhood hero. This fascinating documentary is at once a
portrait of Khaled, an exploration of the filmmaker’s own understanding of
her Palestinian identity, and a complicated examination of the nebulous
dichotomy between "terrorist" and "freedom fighter."
When Makboul tracks Khaled down, she finds Khaled living an ordinary life
in Jordan, still firm in her belief that her actions were necessary and
fully justified. The film weaves together scenes with Khaled, archival
footage, and interviews with the people who were on the planes Khaled
hijacked. Makboul searches for a way to reconcile her understanding of the
Palestinian national narrative - which now includes Khaled’s actions -
with the negative image she encounters from the rest of the world of
Palestinians as bloodthirsty terrorists. At the same time, she comes to
know Khaled for the very real person that she is as they talk, travel
together, and share meals. The result is a multi-dimensional film unlike
any other in its skillful handling of the complexities that arise when
liberation movements incorporate violence as a tactic.
2. Media Relations Workshop
Thursday, Oct 2 from 4:30 to 6:30pm
Galileo’s Gallery, Students’ Union Building
Please register by contacting LPIRG – pirg@uleth.ca or 403-332-5243
This 2 hour workshop will cover:
• how to promote an event (effective posters, handbills, etc)
• how to write a press release
• effective media relations (give them what they want)
• building a diverse and inclusive membership
• how to pull off a great event (BIG or small)
The workshop will take place on Thursday, October 2nd from 4:30 – 6:30 in
Galileo’s Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Students’ Union Building.
Refreshments will follow. Space is limited so sign up now! Completely
FREE!
Shannon Phillips will conduct the workshop. She is an experienced
journalist, campaign/ event organizer, and activist. She is the former
Director of Communications at the Alberta Legislature for the Alberta NDP,
has worked as a TV producer for CBC and Al-Jazeera English, is a frequent
contributor to Albertaviews magazine, and is currently the Public Affairs
Coordinator for Canadian Red Cross and Project Coordinator for Womanspace
Lethbridge. Shannon holds a Masters degree in political science from the
University of Alberta.
3. Sisters in Spirit Vigil
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7pm
Galt Gardens, Downtown Lethbridge
A candlelight vigil to remember the missing and murdered aboriginal women
of Canada and to end violence against all women. Everyone is welcome.
