Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie University
The Shaar Shalom Lecture at Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie 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 2020-21 Lecture
The 2020-21 lecture featured Wes Hall and Dahabo Ahmed-Omer of The BlackNorth Initiative.
Watch the video of the lecture that was delivered virtually on February 24, 2021.
Read the Dal News story.
The event description is below:
As we commemorate African Heritage Month, join us as Wes Hall and Dahabo Ahmed-Omer of The BlackNorth Initiative discuss the historical context and cultural impact of systemic anti-Black racism in Canada, consider the influence of the Black Lives Matter movement, and share data showcasing evidence of anti-Black racism. Leave this virtual event with knowledge and actions you can take to become an active ally, create real change in your community, and help end anti-Black systemic racism.
Past Featured Lectures:
2019-20 Lecture
The 2019-20 Lecture featured the former Governor General of Canada, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean.
Shared Humanity: Generating Hope in an Era of Despair
Watch the video of the lecture delivered by Madame Jean on October 16, 2019 at Dalhousie University.
Read the Dal News story.
2019 Lecture
The 2019 Lecture featured Mr. Stephen Lewis, Canada’s Former Ambassador to the UN
Can The United Nations Be Saved?
Watch the video of the lecture delivered by Stephen Lewis on February 6, 2019 at Dalhousie 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"
Watch the video of the lecture delivered by LGen Roméo Dallaire on April 5, 2017 at Dalhousie University
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2015 Lecture
Lawrence Hill (author)
"The Book of Negroes: Merging History, Fiction, and Adaptation to Screen"
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