**Wednesday, April 4th, 2007, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, ROOM 208N Munk Centre
**UNIVERSITY OF TORONTOThe Lupina Foundation & Comparative Program on Health and Society at the Munk Centre for International Studies in the University of Torontopresent***
"It Takes a Village to Raise a Child: Youth Perceptions of Vulnerability and Harm-Reduction Behaviour in the Context of HIV/AIDS in Rural Malawi"***
byLauren Classen (Lupina/OGS Doctoral Fellow, PhD Candidate, Department of Anthropology, University of Toronto)
Lauren Classen is a Lupina/OGS Doctoral Fellow and a doctoral candidate in the Department of Anthropology at University of Toronto. She studies the field of Medical Anthropology, which emphasizes the value of a multidisciplinary approach to examining global health issues. Lauren works at the interface of natural resource management, agriculture and health. She has worked as an impact assessment consultant in Honduras for the International Centre for Tropical Agriculture and is currently involved with a participatory agricultural project in north-central Honduras. In collaborating with farmers in Honduras, Lauren is writing a book chapter on their experiences and perceptions of 'participatory development', due for publication in fall 2007. Through her doctoral research, she also aims to enhance livelihoods, food security, and health for HIV/AIDS-affected youth in Malawi.Wednesday, April 4th, 2007, 9:30 am - 11:30 am, Room 208NMunk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto1 Devonshire Pl., Toronto, ON.Light refreshments will be provided.If you are planning to attend, please register using the Munk Centre new e-registration system by visiting:http://webapp.mcis.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=4273
If you have any difficulties registering, please e-mail cphs.munk@utoronto.ca or call 416-946-8891
Friday, March 30, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Dr. Basanti Majumdar
MAJUMDAR, BASANTM. Sc. 1987INDUCTED: 2002
Dr. Basanti Majumdar is known nationally and internationally for her research and teaching about HIV/AIDS, the empowerment of women, problem-based learning, and self-directed learning methods. These interests stem from her background in nursing, having earned Bachelor and Masters degrees from Delhi University. She has been interested in improving the quality of life for under-privileged people around the world since she left her native India to study at Columbia University. She was able to get more actively involved in helping under-privileged people and researching the socio-economic factors of health care as her sons grew.After completing her second Masters degree at McMaster, she completed her Ph.D. in Adult Education at the Michigan State University in 1990. Currently, she is a Professor in the School of Nursing and the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. She has also played a leading role in the bridging the university and ethnocultural communities through the development of "Culture and Health," a course designed to benefit students of multidisciplinary faculties.As one of the founders of the Ethnocultural Research Division, Basanti developed the first Canadian Cultural Sensitivity Training Manual for health and social service workers. She also continues to research transcultural communication and learning methods. Additionally, her research in HIV/AIDS care has looked at home-based and community-based care in Canada and South Africa. She is the Director of a five-year development project between McMaster and the University of Natal in Durban, South Africa to train nurses, birth attendants, and lay women in primary health care concepts and human rights in order to empower disadvantaged women. She has been a consultant for the World Health Organization and the Canadian International Development Agency. Clinically, she is involved in community health with immigrants and refugees and in primary health care. In 1998, Basu was nominated for the Ontario Outstanding Achievements in Human Rights award.
Gift ideas for Spring
Mother's Day, Wedding showers, engagement parties, baby showers, Wedding gifts, graduations...
Spring and summer come with many opportunities to make donations to AIDS organizations, icnluding Grandmothers of Steel as gifts.
Upcoming meetings
Next meeting is Tues., April 17. Guest speaker is Dr. Basanti Majumdar.
Tentative date for our May meeting is Weds., May 16. It would be in the Wilhelm Room of Sts Peter and Paul church, and we would be viewing the DVD 'The Man Who Couldn't Sleep' (provided free from the CBC) , the uncut version
June meeting will be Thurs., June 14. This will be a pot-luck at Theresa's.
Tentative date for our May meeting is Weds., May 16. It would be in the Wilhelm Room of Sts Peter and Paul church, and we would be viewing the DVD 'The Man Who Couldn't Sleep' (provided free from the CBC) , the uncut version
June meeting will be Thurs., June 14. This will be a pot-luck at Theresa's.
Minutes of last mtg
Grandmothers of Steel Meeting
Monday, March 19, 7:00 pm
West Hall, Sts Peter and Paul Church
Members present- Anne Philpot, Theresa Randles, Barb Benjamin, Jan Lukas, Mary Dayman, Joan Field, Heather Johnston, Georgina Hewitt, Ruth Pearson, Diane Keesmaat, Leslie Wiens, Mary Beech, Bithika Raychaudhuri, Eileen Benson
Regrets- Jessie Kaye, Martha Paynter, Shelley Porteous, Lisbie Rae, Shirley Routliffe, Mane Arratia, Rosemary Aswani, Patricia Reid
Meeting started with a jewelry/scarf sale.
Anne introduced the first speaker: Nancy Lemay of the Public Health Department (STD Clinics and Sexual Health Services) who did a power-point presentation on HIV/AIDS. Key points dealt with basic HIV/AIDS information (definitions, how HIV can and cannot be contracted, testing, rapid testing, prevention, risk factors, disclosure and pre-natal screening)
Anne then introduced the second speaker: Irene Banda-Beer, a guest from Zambia. Key points from her talk include an explanation of the two types of HIV: Type 1 being prevalent in South Africa, Zambia, Lesotho and Botswana, and Type 2 being a slower strain. She discussed a project proposal that she is submitting to the SLF, requesting funds for such things as training counsellors, lobbyists, lawmakers, support and treatment personnel. The focus is on providing help for girls ( as young as infants) who are rape victims of male adults. She explained that men believe sex with a virgin will cure them of sexually-transmitted diseases. Though police in Zambia are trained to be empathetic to the problem, and civil societies such as the YWCA do counselling, home visits and hospital care, they are limited by financial restraints and ignorance. The main problem is lack of political will, though punishments for the crimes are becoming more severe. She also fielded questions about mother-to-child spread of HIV and pointed out that women, because of their poverty, have no choice but to nurse their infants thereby spreading the disease.
Anne presented the speakers with card-sets in thanks for their presentations and the meeting began.
The disc with the card-designs is ready and requests are coming in from Grandmother groups across Canada. Information about the cards has been posted on the listserve.
Anne has been invited to Waterdown Notre Dame Sisters on April 18- Ilana and Julie from SLF will be present. Perhaps another cheque from the Grandmothers of Steel could be passed on at that time.
Anne had masters of the Grandmothers of Steel brochure and 1-pager. She identified a cost involved in printing these on good quality card-stock. It was suggested that money from jewelry/ scarf sales etc. be used as a slush-fund to cover these types of costs. The group agreed with this suggestion.
No news regarding Theatre plans.
Financial report- In February there was a balance of over $1,000.00 in the account, and $700.00 was brought in at the meeting.
Anne said there had been no further response from the AIDS organization re. Grandmother participation in the Walk for Life. Anne suggested that on Grandparents Day (Sept. 9) a march in Ottawa for the intent of education and lobbying might be an idea worth pursueing.
There was a report on recent presentations. Lisbie had presented to the Strabane Women's Institute in February and had submitted a $135.00 donation from them. She has also been asked to present to the Women of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Freelton on September 18. Theresa is presenting to a group at Christ Church in Flamborough on Sunday, March 25. Anne will be presenting to the Zonta club in the fall. She also suggested that some members might contact schools/Boards for education opportunities. Diane mentioned that the Retired Women Teachers Org. would be a worthwhile group to present to and that the opportunity might come Oct. 10-17. Jan suggested that student-council presidents should be spoken to now in order for them to plan fundraising events for the fall. They will be meeting in May. Jan will find out more details.
We will have a table to sell cards and prints on May 10 at the Oomama presentation of Stephen Lewis. Anne, Jan and Theresa are attending. Georgina is also getting a ticket.
Anne said that there has been no response from Christine Magill about our request to book Stephen Lewis.
Anne told the group about plans to have prints made of some of the drawings. At this point they will be proofs, and will be presented to the group at the next meeting before they are sold anywhere else. They will be signed and sold for $40.00. The more popular images will then be printed as limited editions.
Materials have come from the SLF: The uncut version (90 minutes) of 'The Man Who Wouldn't Sleep', and the book 'The Dawn of a New Movement', are available from Anne to book or borrow. The women and orphan DVD's are yet to come.
Sunday, Apr. 22 is the next Toronto and area Grandmothers meeting. Theresa is going to try to get more information and go. If anyone is interested in going, let her know.
Barbara has made a donation to Grandmothers of Steel for the SLF as a wedding gift. Jan suggested we put this idea on our blog. We also discussed how members should let Theresa know about such things as member illnesses or family deaths so that a card could be sent on behalf of the group.
Members are asked, if they are willing, to send brief bios to Theresa to add to our membership records. This is meant as a way to identify the resources within our own group. Also members are asked to let her know if they would prefer to be 'Active members' or 'Friends' of Grandmothers of Steel. An Active member would be anyone who wants to be involved in activities, meetings etc. A Friend would be anyone who wants the information that comes from the SLF and to be kept abreast of things, but cannot be actively involved.
Theresa is going to try to find out about the May 11 event in Toronto with the visiting African Grandmothers.
We are looking for a venue to present the Orphan DVD release on Mother's Day. The AGH is being looked into. Barb suggested the Sky Dragon. The Spectator was also mentioned. Jan suggested we find someone to make us a banner for screenings. Anne will contact the person who printed the cards for possible contacts.
Once events are planned, it is hoped that members might be willing to write articles. Two possibilities are 'Too Good to Miss' page in the Hamilton Spec which is for non-profit and fund-raising events. Another is the OpEd page in the Hamilton Spec. Jan mentioned Evelyn Myrie's writing.
Jan asked members for support on Mar. 30, at 10:30 am. There will be a protest against cuts made to such programmes as Outreach, Status of Women. The protest will take place at the Fed. Government Buildings, across from Copps Colisseum.
Monday, March 19, 7:00 pm
West Hall, Sts Peter and Paul Church
Members present- Anne Philpot, Theresa Randles, Barb Benjamin, Jan Lukas, Mary Dayman, Joan Field, Heather Johnston, Georgina Hewitt, Ruth Pearson, Diane Keesmaat, Leslie Wiens, Mary Beech, Bithika Raychaudhuri, Eileen Benson
Regrets- Jessie Kaye, Martha Paynter, Shelley Porteous, Lisbie Rae, Shirley Routliffe, Mane Arratia, Rosemary Aswani, Patricia Reid
Meeting started with a jewelry/scarf sale.
Anne introduced the first speaker: Nancy Lemay of the Public Health Department (STD Clinics and Sexual Health Services) who did a power-point presentation on HIV/AIDS. Key points dealt with basic HIV/AIDS information (definitions, how HIV can and cannot be contracted, testing, rapid testing, prevention, risk factors, disclosure and pre-natal screening)
Anne then introduced the second speaker: Irene Banda-Beer, a guest from Zambia. Key points from her talk include an explanation of the two types of HIV: Type 1 being prevalent in South Africa, Zambia, Lesotho and Botswana, and Type 2 being a slower strain. She discussed a project proposal that she is submitting to the SLF, requesting funds for such things as training counsellors, lobbyists, lawmakers, support and treatment personnel. The focus is on providing help for girls ( as young as infants) who are rape victims of male adults. She explained that men believe sex with a virgin will cure them of sexually-transmitted diseases. Though police in Zambia are trained to be empathetic to the problem, and civil societies such as the YWCA do counselling, home visits and hospital care, they are limited by financial restraints and ignorance. The main problem is lack of political will, though punishments for the crimes are becoming more severe. She also fielded questions about mother-to-child spread of HIV and pointed out that women, because of their poverty, have no choice but to nurse their infants thereby spreading the disease.
Anne presented the speakers with card-sets in thanks for their presentations and the meeting began.
The disc with the card-designs is ready and requests are coming in from Grandmother groups across Canada. Information about the cards has been posted on the listserve.
Anne has been invited to Waterdown Notre Dame Sisters on April 18- Ilana and Julie from SLF will be present. Perhaps another cheque from the Grandmothers of Steel could be passed on at that time.
Anne had masters of the Grandmothers of Steel brochure and 1-pager. She identified a cost involved in printing these on good quality card-stock. It was suggested that money from jewelry/ scarf sales etc. be used as a slush-fund to cover these types of costs. The group agreed with this suggestion.
No news regarding Theatre plans.
Financial report- In February there was a balance of over $1,000.00 in the account, and $700.00 was brought in at the meeting.
Anne said there had been no further response from the AIDS organization re. Grandmother participation in the Walk for Life. Anne suggested that on Grandparents Day (Sept. 9) a march in Ottawa for the intent of education and lobbying might be an idea worth pursueing.
There was a report on recent presentations. Lisbie had presented to the Strabane Women's Institute in February and had submitted a $135.00 donation from them. She has also been asked to present to the Women of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Freelton on September 18. Theresa is presenting to a group at Christ Church in Flamborough on Sunday, March 25. Anne will be presenting to the Zonta club in the fall. She also suggested that some members might contact schools/Boards for education opportunities. Diane mentioned that the Retired Women Teachers Org. would be a worthwhile group to present to and that the opportunity might come Oct. 10-17. Jan suggested that student-council presidents should be spoken to now in order for them to plan fundraising events for the fall. They will be meeting in May. Jan will find out more details.
We will have a table to sell cards and prints on May 10 at the Oomama presentation of Stephen Lewis. Anne, Jan and Theresa are attending. Georgina is also getting a ticket.
Anne said that there has been no response from Christine Magill about our request to book Stephen Lewis.
Anne told the group about plans to have prints made of some of the drawings. At this point they will be proofs, and will be presented to the group at the next meeting before they are sold anywhere else. They will be signed and sold for $40.00. The more popular images will then be printed as limited editions.
Materials have come from the SLF: The uncut version (90 minutes) of 'The Man Who Wouldn't Sleep', and the book 'The Dawn of a New Movement', are available from Anne to book or borrow. The women and orphan DVD's are yet to come.
Sunday, Apr. 22 is the next Toronto and area Grandmothers meeting. Theresa is going to try to get more information and go. If anyone is interested in going, let her know.
Barbara has made a donation to Grandmothers of Steel for the SLF as a wedding gift. Jan suggested we put this idea on our blog. We also discussed how members should let Theresa know about such things as member illnesses or family deaths so that a card could be sent on behalf of the group.
Members are asked, if they are willing, to send brief bios to Theresa to add to our membership records. This is meant as a way to identify the resources within our own group. Also members are asked to let her know if they would prefer to be 'Active members' or 'Friends' of Grandmothers of Steel. An Active member would be anyone who wants to be involved in activities, meetings etc. A Friend would be anyone who wants the information that comes from the SLF and to be kept abreast of things, but cannot be actively involved.
Theresa is going to try to find out about the May 11 event in Toronto with the visiting African Grandmothers.
We are looking for a venue to present the Orphan DVD release on Mother's Day. The AGH is being looked into. Barb suggested the Sky Dragon. The Spectator was also mentioned. Jan suggested we find someone to make us a banner for screenings. Anne will contact the person who printed the cards for possible contacts.
Once events are planned, it is hoped that members might be willing to write articles. Two possibilities are 'Too Good to Miss' page in the Hamilton Spec which is for non-profit and fund-raising events. Another is the OpEd page in the Hamilton Spec. Jan mentioned Evelyn Myrie's writing.
Jan asked members for support on Mar. 30, at 10:30 am. There will be a protest against cuts made to such programmes as Outreach, Status of Women. The protest will take place at the Fed. Government Buildings, across from Copps Colisseum.
Event at AGH with Stephanie Nolan
Bryan Prince, Bookseller and a different drummer books present...
Stephanie Nolen
reading from her new book
28: Stories of AIDS in Africa
"This book is magnificent. It?s probably the best book ever written about AIDS, certainly the best I?ve ever read."
Stephen Lewis
Monday, April 23rd
7:00 pm
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets: $5 (proceeds to Médecins sans Frontières)
For tickets or further information, please contact:
Bryan Prince, Bookseller
905-528-4508, or e-mail: staff@princebooks.net
a different drummer books
905-639-0925, or e-mail: diffdrum@mac.com
Stephanie Nolen
reading from her new book
28: Stories of AIDS in Africa
"This book is magnificent. It?s probably the best book ever written about AIDS, certainly the best I?ve ever read."
Stephen Lewis
Monday, April 23rd
7:00 pm
Art Gallery of Hamilton
Tickets: $5 (proceeds to Médecins sans Frontières)
For tickets or further information, please contact:
Bryan Prince, Bookseller
905-528-4508, or e-mail: staff@princebooks.net
a different drummer books
905-639-0925, or e-mail: diffdrum@mac.com
Monday, March 12, 2007
Next meetings
This is just a reminder that our next meeting is Monday, March 19 at 7:00 in the West Hall of Sts. Peter and Paul.
The following meeting will be on Tuesday, April 17, same time and place.
The following meeting will be on Tuesday, April 17, same time and place.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
International Women's Day Events
The attached poster provides information on upcoming International Women?s Day events taking place in the community.
For Denise Doyle: denisedoyle@sympatico.ca
Monday, March 5, 5:00-7:00pm Beautiful Women Project - Preview Reception Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St W), hosted by YWCA Hamilton Contact: Cathie Pead 905-522-9922 ext 101, cpead@ywcahamilton.org
Tuesday, March 6 YWCA Women of Distinction Nominees Announced Gala Dinner May 24, 2007 Contact: Cathie Pead 905-522-9922 ext 101, cpead@ywcahamilton.org
Wednesday, March 7, 2:00pm Feminism In Action - Women?s Community Activism McMaster Women?s Studies Student Society - Panel Discussion and Workshops CIBC banquet hall, Student Centre (McMaster University) Contact: Margi Ende, 905-523-7875, maende@cogeco.ca
Thursday, March 8, 8:30am -11:00am YWCA Totally Awesome Young Women?s Breakfast YWCA Hamilton, 75 MacNab St. South Contact: Marnie Warman 905-522-9922 ext 112, mwarman@ywcahamilton.org
Thursday, March 8, 9:00am International Women's Day Conference Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), McMaster University Council Room Chambers, Rm 111, Gilmour Hall Contact: WISEinitiative@gmail.com
Thursday, March 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Women Unite SACHA International Women's Day Celebration YWCA Hamilton, 52 Ottawa St. North (workshops, entertainment, lunch and child minding for preschool children) Contact: Sandra Lemus 905-525-4573 - Sandra@sacha.ca Media Contact: Lenore Lukasik-Foss 905-525-4573 - lenore@sacha.ca
Thursday, March 8, 7:00-10:00pm Seeds of Hope - Women?s Centre of Hamilton Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (51 Stuart St.) Contact: Peggy Anne, 905 522-0127 - womenscentre@on.aibn.com
Thursday, March 8, 5:30-8:30pm Sisters in Solidarity ? Hamilton District Labour Council United Steelworkers Centre (1031 Barton St. E.) Contact Mary Long at 905-561-2595
Sunday, March 18, 2:00-4:00pm Exhibit Opening: A Woman's Place is Everywhere! Booklet Launch: A Century of Women and Work Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (51 Stuart St.) Contact: Heather McClellan, 905-522-3003 x 22, heather@wahc-museum.ca
International Women?s Day/Week
For Denise Doyle: denisedoyle@sympatico.ca
Monday, March 5, 5:00-7:00pm Beautiful Women Project - Preview Reception Art Gallery of Hamilton (123 King St W), hosted by YWCA Hamilton Contact: Cathie Pead 905-522-9922 ext 101, cpead@ywcahamilton.org
Tuesday, March 6 YWCA Women of Distinction Nominees Announced Gala Dinner May 24, 2007 Contact: Cathie Pead 905-522-9922 ext 101, cpead@ywcahamilton.org
Wednesday, March 7, 2:00pm Feminism In Action - Women?s Community Activism McMaster Women?s Studies Student Society - Panel Discussion and Workshops CIBC banquet hall, Student Centre (McMaster University) Contact: Margi Ende, 905-523-7875, maende@cogeco.ca
Thursday, March 8, 8:30am -11:00am YWCA Totally Awesome Young Women?s Breakfast YWCA Hamilton, 75 MacNab St. South Contact: Marnie Warman 905-522-9922 ext 112, mwarman@ywcahamilton.org
Thursday, March 8, 9:00am International Women's Day Conference Women in Science and Engineering (WISE), McMaster University Council Room Chambers, Rm 111, Gilmour Hall Contact: WISEinitiative@gmail.com
Thursday, March 8, 10:00am-2:00pm Women Unite SACHA International Women's Day Celebration YWCA Hamilton, 52 Ottawa St. North (workshops, entertainment, lunch and child minding for preschool children) Contact: Sandra Lemus 905-525-4573 - Sandra@sacha.ca Media Contact: Lenore Lukasik-Foss 905-525-4573 - lenore@sacha.ca
Thursday, March 8, 7:00-10:00pm Seeds of Hope - Women?s Centre of Hamilton Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (51 Stuart St.) Contact: Peggy Anne, 905 522-0127 - womenscentre@on.aibn.com
Thursday, March 8, 5:30-8:30pm Sisters in Solidarity ? Hamilton District Labour Council United Steelworkers Centre (1031 Barton St. E.) Contact Mary Long at 905-561-2595
Sunday, March 18, 2:00-4:00pm Exhibit Opening: A Woman's Place is Everywhere! Booklet Launch: A Century of Women and Work Workers Arts & Heritage Centre (51 Stuart St.) Contact: Heather McClellan, 905-522-3003 x 22, heather@wahc-museum.ca
International Women?s Day/Week
Play in May
Maggie Thomas shall be performing 'Half Life' by ex-Hamiltonian playwright John Mighton at the Village Theatre in Waterdown for the weekend of the 10th, 11th and 12th May
Burlington Ubuntu Grandwomen Events
THE BOOK SALE: the book sale at the Burlington mall is to be held onThursday, Friday and Saturday, the 29th -31st of March contact Marina Lloydat 905-637-6030 THE CRAFT SALE: 10 a.m. -2 p.m. April 28th at Burlington Baptist Church.Mary Peters 905-945-0162 doug_peters@sympatico.ca THE FRIENDSHIP PINS: The friendship pins are now available. Please let meknow how many you will sell. We are charging $10.00 a pin and are paying$65.00 a dozen with all profits going to the SLF.Check the website www.thebug.ca <http://www.thebug.cand> to see the latestset of pictures. Click on the small picture to enlarge it.
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