Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada to hold panel discussion on the photo exposition Human Drama in Gaza.
Who: Rev. Diane Blanchard, The United Church of Canada
Dr. Yaser Haddara, Hamilton Palestinian Association
Mr. David Cohen, Independent Jewish Voices
moderated by Rev. Dr. Ian Sloan, Centenary United Church
Why: What role does Canada have in this drama?
What role can Canadians play?
What approaches to the topic avoid anti-Semitism?
Cost: free
The Social Justice and World Outreach Committee of Hamilton Presbytery of the United Church of Canada is holding a panel discussion on the Human Drama in Gaza photo exposition: 44 photos by Western, Israeli and Palestinian photographers of day-to-day life in Gaza during the Israeli offensive upon Gaza Dec 2008/January 2009. The panel discussion will take place Saturday, July 24, at 7 pm at The Sky Dragon Centre (27 King William Street). People from all walks of life and backgrounds are welcome to this presentation and dialogue on the role Canada plays in the conflict, what role Canadians can play, and how we can have this discussion without being considered anti-Semitic.
THE EXHIBIT’S MISSION On the initiative of Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, and in conformity with Canadian human and moral values, “Human Drama in Gaza” highlights the human suffering and agony of Palestinians in Gaza, and calls for the protection of human and humanitarian rights there.
Show runs Friday July 9 - Thursday August 5 at the Sky Dragon Centre, 27 King William St., Hamilton
Gallery Hours: Mon - Sat 10 AM to 9 P M
Media Contact:
Rev. Dr. Ian Sloan
Centenary United Church
905-522-6843 x24
uccgazaphotoshamilton@bellnet.ca
Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East
WWW.CJPME.ORG INFO@CJPME.ORG 438-380-541
