Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Gandhi Lecture - Jan 31


Gandhi as social visionary: The grassroots work of Ekta Parishad
A Canadian’s reflection on work with a Gandhian activist movement in India
Paul Schwartzentruber

Ekta Parishad is a contemporary grassroots campaign in India for land and livelihood rights of
impoverished rural populations, including Adivasis or tribals – India’s original peoples. Paul
Schwartzentruber presents his experience of Ekta Parishad and reflects on its aims and
methodologies which are inspired and informed by Gandhian principles.

Paul Schwartzentruber is a former university lecturer in theology and the director of a
community centre. He now works as an independent writer and researcher. He has travelled as a
volunteer with Ekta Parishad in India for the last four years.

Thursday, January 31, 7:30 pm
College of the Humanities Lecture Theatre
Paterson 300
Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5B6

Information:
Prof. Noel Salmond
(613) 520 2600  ext. 8162
noel_salmond@carleton.ca

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Paul is also a brother and friend of the Mens Circle.

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