What is our global responsibility in the face of famine, violence and the exploitation of natural resources and how do ethics guide our response? Join students, academics and experienced practitioners as we explore this year's topic, Globalization and Ethics.

Date: October 28-29, 2011

Location: St. John’s College in Winnipeg.

Speakers: This year we are honoured to welcome Muuxi Adam, founder of an organization that assists Somali refugees and documentary filmmaker as well as Dr. Alex Zieba, an organic farmer, Coordinator of the Philosophy and Humanities Department at Heritage College in Gatineau, Quebec and ethics advisor on international agribusiness.

Tickets: $35 for the full conference. This includes the opening night lecture at Aqua Books on Friday, Oct. 28 and a full day of workshops at St. John's College on Saturday, Oct. 29. Breakfast, lunch and coffee on Saturday are also included.

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Global Equality - The Ethics of Listening: We’re kicking off the event with a lecture open to the public at 7 pm at Aqua Books on October 28 featuring Muuxi Adam and Dr. Alex Zieba. We'll also be featuring the work of two accomplished photojournalists. Wine and beer will be available for purchase. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.

Global Issues Conference Challenge: Submit a unique solution to this year's challenge and you could win full admission to the conference. Out of town winners will receive a significant stipend to help defray travel/accommodation costs or a $250 CDN cash prize. All winners will also receive free admission to the conference and have the opportunity to attend a VIP dinner with special conference guests. Click here for contest details or email director@accountabledev.com for more information regarding the contest.

[ Register for the conference or for the public lecture here ]