Peace Building and Reconciliation in Colombia

The Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) is hosting Peace Building and Reconciliation in Colombia: Learning to Dialogue Across Difference. MCIC is proud to be a co-sponsor of this event.

Event details:

  • Date & Time: Thursday, February 13, 2025 | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Location: Martial-Caron Auditorium, USB (200 De la Cathédrale Ave.), Winnipeg

Peace Building and Reconciliation in Colombia will kick off with the screening of the documentary Polas Opuestas: nuestra única arma será la palabra [Pints at odds: Our only weapon will be words] by director Carlos Alvarez. This documentary depicts the innovative work of Ilich Cerón and Jota Piñeros. Cerón and Piñeros opened a pub in Bogotá, Colombia where they promote peace building and reconciliation in a unique way.

A panel discussion including Cerón and Piñeros alongside local Indigenous leaders Niigaan Sinclair and Janelle Delorme will follow the documentary. 

Admission is free and open to the public.

Simultaneous interpretation in English, Spanish and French will be available via mobile app. Please bring your smartphone and headphones.

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