Spaces, Places and Faces » Peace & Conflict http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca Carleton University's Geography and Environmental Studies Radio Show. Thursdays: 7-8am on CKCU 93.1 FM. Wed, 27 Apr 2011 23:32:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 2007-2010 admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca (Spaces, Places, & Faces) admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca (Spaces, Places, & Faces) Geography & Environment 1440 http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/shows/pictures/SpFLogo-Medium.jpg Spaces, Places and Faces » Peace & Conflict http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca 144 144 Spaces, Places, & Faces: Geography and Environmental Studies Radio on CKCU-FM, Ottawa, Ontario geography, environment, international, sustainable, conservation, development, food, politics Spaces, Places, & Faces Spaces, Places, & Faces admin@spacesplacesandfaces.ca no clean October 21, 2010: Madgical Moments, Part 2 http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/10/21/october-21-2010-madgical-moments-part-2/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/10/21/october-21-2010-madgical-moments-part-2/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:45:33 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=1232 Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the ‘Keeping The Peace’ map in this week’s Madgical Moment.

Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around The World By: Joanne Cameron, Government Documents Specialist

This morning on the show we had the second episode of the Madgical Moments, brought to you by the Madgic . . . → Read More: October 21, 2010: Madgical Moments, Part 2]]> Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the ‘Keeping The Peace’ map in this week’s Madgical Moment.

Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around The World
By: Joanne Cameron, Government Documents Specialist

This morning on the show we had the second episode of the Madgical Moments, brought to you by the Madgic Department in the MacOdrum Library here at Carleton. This episode looks at a map called ‘Keeping The Peace’, from the Understanding Global Issues current events series that is available through the Madgic Department. The map gives an overview of the history and locations of peacekeeping around the world since the end of World War II. It highlights a number of locations including Haiti, Pakistan, Kosovo, and East Timor.

You can see the Madgic Library website here, and access their blog here.

Declaring Toxins
By: Digory McGinn, Guest SpF Contributor

What does it mean when a substance is suddenly declared a toxic chemical? Special guest host Digory McGinn prepared a short report on the subject in light of the recent status of bisphenol-A being labelled a toxic substance.

The Ottawa Forest and Greenspace Advisory Committee
By: Robyn Penney, Regular SpF Contributor

The OFGAC works to protect trees and greenspaces within the capital region, and report to city council on important issues, and Robyn gave a short profile of their organization this morning.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/10/21/october-21-2010-madgical-moments-part-2/feed/ 0 0:02:47 Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the 'Keeping The Peace' map in this week's Madgical Moment. Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around ... Canadian Peacekeepers at the Israel/Egypt border in 1962. Hear about the 'Keeping The Peace' map in this week's Madgical Moment. Madgical Moments, Episode 2: Peacekeeping Around The World By: Joanne Cameron, Government Documents Specialist This morning on the show we had the second episode of the Madgical Moments, brought to you by the Madgic Department in the MacOdrum Library here at Carleton. This episode looks at a map called 'Keeping The Peace', from the Understanding Global Issues current events series that is available through the Madgic Department. The map gives an overview of the history and locations of peacekeeping around the world since the end of World War II. It highlights a number of locations including Haiti, Pakistan, Kosovo, and East Timor. You can see the Madgic Library website here, and access their blog here. Declaring Toxins By: Digory McGinn, Guest SpF Contributor What does it mean when a substance is suddenly declared a toxic chemical? Special guest host Digory McGinn prepared a short report on the subject in light of the recent status of bisphenol-A being labelled a toxic substance. The Ottawa Forest and Greenspace Advisory Committee By: Robyn Penney, Regular SpF Contributor The OFGAC works to protect trees and greenspaces within the capital region, and report to city council on important issues, and Robyn gave a short profile of their organization this morning. Conservation, Health, Peace & Conflict, Pollution Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no February 18, 2010: The 2010 Vancouver Olympics http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/02/18/february-18-2010-the-2010-vancouver-olympics/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/02/18/february-18-2010-the-2010-vancouver-olympics/#comments Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:31:24 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=346 This morning on the show we had an interview from Robyn with Wayne Boone, professor of  here at Carleton. They discussed policing dynamics, security measures, and strategic planning involved in the games. He explained how security power benefits from international collaboration, and talked about the key players in law enforcement during the games.

Later, . . . → Read More: February 18, 2010: The 2010 Vancouver Olympics]]> This morning on the show we had an interview from Robyn with Wayne Boone, professor of  here at Carleton. They discussed policing dynamics, security measures, and strategic planning involved in the games. He explained how security power benefits from international collaboration, and talked about the key players in law enforcement during the games.

Later, Henry spoke with Professor John Medicine Horse Kelly, co-director of the Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language, and Education (CIRCLE) here at Carleton. Kelly is a member of the West coast Haida community, and he spoke about the aboriginal representation at the games, and how the First Nations of Canada must work with the rest of Canada to build on the momentum of the games to reach full autonomy and equal social status.

With CIRCLE, Kelly is involved with several internet sites designed to educate about aboriginal culture here in Canada: Native Drums/Native Dance, and Path of the Elders.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2010/02/18/february-18-2010-the-2010-vancouver-olympics/feed/ 1 0:07:34 This morning on the show we had an interview from Robyn with Wayne Boone, professor of  here at Carleton. They discussed policing dynamics, security measures, ... This morning on the show we had an interview from Robyn with Wayne Boone, professor of  here at Carleton. They discussed policing dynamics, security measures, and strategic planning involved in the games. He explained how security power benefits from international collaboration, and talked about the key players in law enforcement during the games. Later, Henry spoke with Professor John Medicine Horse Kelly, co-director of the Centre for Indigenous Research, Culture, Language, and Education (CIRCLE) here at Carleton. Kelly is a member of the West coast Haida community, and he spoke about the aboriginal representation at the games, and how the First Nations of Canada must work with the rest of Canada to build on the momentum of the games to reach full autonomy and equal social status. With CIRCLE, Kelly is involved with several internet sites designed to educate about aboriginal culture here in Canada: Native Drums/Native Dance, and Path of the Elders. Cultural Identity, Peace & Conflict Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no January 29, 2009: Post Invasion Gaza Strip http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/29/post-invasion-gaza-strip/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/29/post-invasion-gaza-strip/#comments Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:19:18 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=204 Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on recycling electronic waste. And we’ve got the Environmental News by Digory McGinn with a focus on the federal budget.

]]> Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on recycling electronic waste. And we’ve got the Environmental News by Digory McGinn with a focus on the federal budget.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/29/post-invasion-gaza-strip/feed/ 0 0:21:30 Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on ... Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on recycling electronic waste. And we’ve got the Environmental News by Digory McGinn with a focus on the federal budget. Peace & Conflict, Politics, Sustainable Living, Technology Spaces, Places, & Faces no no January 22, 2009: Obama Inauguration, Foreign Policy and Energy http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/22/january-22-2009-obama-inauguration-foreign-policy-and-energy/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/22/january-22-2009-obama-inauguration-foreign-policy-and-energy/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:03:03 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=70 January 20 marked the inauguration of Barack Obama, and his closely watched address included plans for change in foreign and domestic policy. This week SPF followed up on two dimensions of his speech. In an interview with Dr. Simon Dalby of Carleton’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies we parsed the speech for messages . . . → Read More: January 22, 2009: Obama Inauguration, Foreign Policy and Energy]]> January 20 marked the inauguration of Barack Obama, and his closely watched address included plans for change in foreign and domestic policy. This week SPF followed up on two dimensions of his speech. In an interview with Dr. Simon Dalby of Carleton’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies we parsed the speech for messages and pointers related to US foreign policy, especially in the middle east.

We also re-visted an interview from 2008 with Tim Weis from the Pembina Institute on wind power in Canada.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2009/01/22/january-22-2009-obama-inauguration-foreign-policy-and-energy/feed/ 0 0:17:02 January 20 marked the inauguration of Barack Obama, and his closely watched address included plans for change in foreign and domestic policy. This week SPF ... January 20 marked the inauguration of Barack Obama, and his closely watched address included plans for change in foreign and domestic policy. This week SPF followed up on two dimensions of his speech. In an interview with Dr. Simon Dalby of Carleton's Department of Geography and Environmental Studies we parsed the speech for messages and pointers related to US foreign policy, especially in the middle east. We also re-visted an interview from 2008 with Tim Weis from the Pembina Institute on wind power in Canada. Alternative energy, Peace & Conflict, Politics Spaces, Places, & Faces no no August 7, 2008: Bomb Blast Memorial http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/08/07/august-7-2008-bomb-blast-memorial/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/08/07/august-7-2008-bomb-blast-memorial/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:41:30 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=100 On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured, most of them Africans. Looking back 10 years later, some see these bombings as a warning of terrorist acts to come – a warning that . . . → Read More: August 7, 2008: Bomb Blast Memorial]]> On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured, most of them Africans. Looking back 10 years later, some see these bombings as a warning of terrorist acts to come – a warning that was largely ignored by the West. But for Kenyans and Tanzanians, memories of the bombings are still fresh. Carol Hunsberger visited the August 7th Memorial Park in Nairobi, locally known as “Bomb Blast.” She spoke with survivors of the 1998 attack about their experiences at the time and their reflections 10 years on.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/08/07/august-7-2008-bomb-blast-memorial/feed/ 1 0:10:07 On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were ... On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured, most of them Africans. Looking back 10 years later, some see these bombings as a warning of terrorist acts to come - a warning that was largely ignored by the West. But for Kenyans and Tanzanians, memories of the bombings are still fresh. Carol Hunsberger visited the August 7th Memorial Park in Nairobi, locally known as "Bomb Blast." She spoke with survivors of the 1998 attack about their experiences at the time and their reflections 10 years on. Africa, Peace & Conflict Spaces, Places, & Faces no no April 10, 2008: “Anything But Warfare” http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/04/10/april-10-anything-but-warfare/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/04/10/april-10-anything-but-warfare/#comments Fri, 11 Apr 2008 01:52:18 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/04/10/april-10-anything-but-warfare/ From April 9-10 Ottawa hosted CANSEC, an annual trade show of military products and technologies. While participants at the trade show networked, hoping to seal new business partnerships, demonstrators outside took to the streets to protest Canada’s role in international conflicts and the arms trade.Carol joined up with the “Victims of War March” to . . . → Read More: April 10, 2008: “Anything But Warfare”]]> From April 9-10 Ottawa hosted CANSEC, an annual trade show of military products and technologies. While participants at the trade show networked, hoping to seal new business partnerships, demonstrators outside took to the streets to protest Canada’s role in international conflicts and the arms trade.Carol joined up with the “Victims of War March” to find out what motivated its diverse members to attend, and then spoke with a representative of the Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre about the same issues.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2008/04/10/april-10-anything-but-warfare/feed/ 0 0:08:25 From April 9-10 Ottawa hosted CANSEC, an annual trade show of military products and technologies. While participants at the trade show networked, hoping to seal ... From April 9-10 Ottawa hosted CANSEC, an annual trade show of military products and technologies. While participants at the trade show networked, hoping to seal new business partnerships, demonstrators outside took to the streets to protest Canada's role in international conflicts and the arms trade.Carol joined up with the "Victims of War March" to find out what motivated its diverse members to attend, and then spoke with a representative of the Canadian Forces Recruitment Centre about the same issues. Peace & Conflict Spaces, Places, & Faces clean no April 12, 2007: Empire In Film http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/04/12/april-12-american-empire/ http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/04/12/april-12-american-empire/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2007 01:15:06 +0000 SPF http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/?p=15 SPF goes to the movies for a second time. Continuing with our series on social issues in film, John speaks with Carleton professor Simon Dalby about portrayals of American empire in three Ridley Scott movies: Black Hawk Down, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

Also, Paul sums up the week’s environmental news from Canada and . . . → Read More: April 12, 2007: Empire In Film]]> SPF goes to the movies for a second time. Continuing with our series on social issues in film, John speaks with Carleton professor Simon Dalby about portrayals of American empire in three Ridley Scott movies: Black Hawk Down, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.

Also, Paul sums up the week’s environmental news from Canada and around the world.

]]> http://spacesplacesandfaces.ca/2007/04/12/april-12-american-empire/feed/ 0 0:23:01 SPF goes to the movies for a second time. Continuing with our series on social issues in film, John speaks with Carleton professor Simon Dalby ... SPF goes to the movies for a second time. Continuing with our series on social issues in film, John speaks with Carleton professor Simon Dalby about portrayals of American empire in three Ridley Scott movies: Black Hawk Down, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven. Also, Paul sums up the week's environmental news from Canada and around the world. Peace & Conflict, Politics Spaces, Places, & Faces no no