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 News from Around the Americas | February 2007 
Labour, Community and Academics Launch May Day Global Solidarity School in Cuba
 Bill Saunders - Global Solidarity School
Dear Sisters and Brothers,
In the tradition of the World Social Forums, union education schools and community organizing, we are combining these elements to create a school for building social change - bringing together students seeking to build a better world.
As a student at the Global Solidarity School, you will meet with international counterparts who care about the well being of our planet and who seek to create progressive social changes necessary to ensure social and environmental sustainability. Our classes allow you to examine global issues and strategies for change in a creative and friendly environment. Recognized activist educators and academics together with the University of Havana's top foreign language staff and cultural experts lead Global Solidarity School classes. See our course offerings on our website.
GLOBAL SOLIDARITY SCHOOL COURSES
This is an extraordinary opportunity to travel for learning and life. We want you to join us. Here is how to make it happen.
Register for one or two weeks. The tuition is $1,600 per week, which includes accommodation, and educational trips (but does not include airfare, transport to and from the airport, exit fees or visas).
* Week One - Saturday 28 April to Saturday 05 May
* Week Two - Saturday 05 May to Saturday 12 May
With any option you'll have the opportunity to connect with the people of Cuba who are engaged at every level with the crucial issues of economic, social and environmental stewardship in the Americas. You'll also be engaged with North Americans who share similar perspectives and are active in their home communities.
Here's what's included:
* Be part of May Day in Cuba: Participate up front as a respected international guest in the world's largest gathering of labour. Join with one million Cubans in what they describe as the Celebration of the Free Peoples in the American Hemisphere.
* Stay for 8 days and 7 nights, (or 15 days and 14 nights) at the stunning five-star Hotel Habana Libre. Situated only blocks away from the famed Malecon (oceanfront walkway), the University of Havana, and the city's cultural center, the Habana Libre is within walking distance of all the best that the city has to offer in entertainment and cultural venues. As well, you'll feast at the hotel's fabulous breakfast and dinner buffets, and lounge at one of the best swimming pools in Havana.
* Take Spanish and Cuban cultural courses taught by Cuban professors at the University of Havana.
* Participate in our courses on global issues and strategies for building solidarity and leadership led by expert educators and movement leaders from Canada and elsewhere.
* Learn how to perform and dance to Salsa, Son, Rumba and other popular Cuban rhythms.
* Participate in afternoon tours led by professional Cuban guides and translators to visit Havana's most important historic sites, plus visits to artist's studios, museums, Afrocuban enclaves, and contemporary Cuban cultural centers.
* Choose optional evening cultural events and you'll enjoy visits to some of Cuba's best jazz clubs, an Afrocuban dance performance, cabaret performances and other activities.
LEARNING FOR LIFE IS A DIFFERENT KIND OF HOLIDAY
* You'll meet and mix with everyday Cubans in ways tourists rarely experience.
* You'll network and become lasting friends with progressive trade unionists and community activists from across Canada, from around the world, and in particular from Cuba.
* You'll collaborate with people who care about the planet and who work to make it a better place for all.
Don't wait! Plan to participate. Book your vacation time now.
Register today in the first annual Global Solidarity School to guarantee your participation in this historic event. Go to our website at: SolidaritySchool.ca for all costs and details.
Welcoming you aboard!
In solidarity,
Bill Saunders
President Vancouver and District Labour Council
Global Solidarity School
Suite 140 - 111 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V5L 4C4
877.687.3817 Toll free
604.874.9048 In Vancouver
604.254.0701 Facsimile
solidarityschool@vdlc.ca Email
SolidaritySchool.ca Web
Sponsors:
* CoDevelopment Canada
* Vancouver and District Labour Council
* Cuba Education Tours |
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