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ZOOM EVENT 1st JULY 2023 PROGRAM
A- Welcome and Introduction
MC by prof. Charles Quist Adade
B- Opening Prayer
Prayer by Magdalina Nungu
C- Land Acknowledgment
By Stephen Lytton / Imtiaz Popat
D- Performances
- a) George Mutunga in Taiwan
With African drums and spoken words.
- b) Elvis Nelson with Reggae songs
- c) Prof Charles with poet
- d) Euphony Band with Zimbabwean song
E- Panel Discussion: “How To Make It As A Black Man In Canada”
Panellists:
Oladjimeji Peter Gureje-Thompson
Introduction by Prof. Charles Quist Adade
Bio: A clergy, strategic thinker, security expert, conflict resolution consultant and statesman. Trained as an Architect (MSc. Hons), he has served in mission fields across different continents. He is a regular conference speaker across African nations, Europe and the US having presented a paper in the US Congress Auditorium on the Omoluabi Matrix as an alternative dispute resolution tool in counter-terrorism. He has authored several theological and motivational books including a best-seller, Decoding Dreams.
Charles Lartey
Introduction by Prof. Charles Quist Adade
Bio: “As a youth motivational speaker, I am passionate about helping young people discover their strengths, overcome obstacles, and achieve their goals. I believe that every young person has the potential to make a positive impact on this world, and I am committed to providing them with the tools, and or skills, and inspiration they need to do so. Through my talks, I’m to encourage and empower young people to take charge of their lives, pursue their passions, and create a brighter future for themselves and for their communities.”
Kevin Parker Sr.
Introduction by Prof. Charles Quist Adade
Bio: Lived experience as a black Canadian born and raised in Canada 
Imtiaz Popat
Introduction by Prof. Charles Quist Adade
Bio: Imtiaz Popat was born in Africa and came to Canada at a young age; his lived experience and the work he does as counsellor having produced a short documentary called “Hate Kills” which has won few Awards Early life being in Africa before he arrived here, and his experience living in North America and as a counsellor in Vancouver and its environs.
Lama MUGABO
Introduction by Prof. Charles Quist Adade
Bio: Lama Mugabo is a community planner passionate about social food security, climate and economic development. He holds a BA in communications (SFU) and MA in community and regional planning (UBC). He is originally from Rwanda where he has been an advocate for the Rwanda Genocide of 1994.
F- Audience Q&A Session
G- Closing Remarks By Mama Kombii And a vote of thanks from Samuel Wetaya.