One World Arts

  • Arts

    One World Arts is a volunteer-based, charitable organization which has been working diligently with Canadian arts and community organizations to educate and mobilize Ottawa-Gatineau citizens on global issues. Please check out our programs, we hope you decide to join us!

  • Awesome Arts

    A program oriented around global issues that brings arts-based workshops to children and youth.  Numerous local artists  provide dynamic workshops  in a variety of arts: Hip Hop Dance, Slam Poetry, Theatre, Video and more. A Festival is held at the end of the program showcasing their efforts!

    Click here to check it out!

  • Film Festival

    23nd Annual One World Film Festival
    October 11th - 14th, 2012
    Library and Archives Auditorium
    395 Wellington Street in Ottawa
     
    With a focus on human rights, social change and environmental activism, the One World Film Festival showcases a wide range of documentary films, community discussions, and opportunities for taking action. 

    Click here to check it out!

  • Radio

    A Luta Continua (“the struggle continues”) provides a weekly window into the work of Ottawa-Gatineau citizens and organizations working on international and local projects promoting social justice, development, democracy, etc. Broadcast at 9:00am every Friday on CKCU, 93.1 FM.

    More info coming soon ...

    Click here to learn more about Canada's longest-running community radio station!

  • Reel Food Film Festival

    Unpacking the Food We Eat: the Reel Food Film Festival, each fall and spring in Ottawa

    Reel Food Film Festival: October 18, 2012 Ottawa Public Library

    Click here to check it out!

Board of Directors / Staff

One World Arts is managed by a team composed of a few dedicated staff members and a passionate group of volunteers who form the Board of Directors.


Staff / Office

Pixie Cram
One World Film Festival Coordinator
pixie.cram@oneworldarts.ca
Bio coming soon...

Micheline Shoebridge
Awesome Arts Program Coordinator
micheline.shoebridge@oneworldarts.ca
Bio coming soon...

Rainer Lichtenfels
Volunteer Administrator
rainer.lichtenfels@oneworldarts.ca


Board of directors

As a “working board”, this group is involved in every dimension of One World Arts operations - program development, event production, fundraising, non-profit governance, communications and promotions, and building partnerships with other local organizations. With a range of skills and experiences in both the international development and arts worlds, One World Arts’ Board of Directors brings a clear vision and plenty of capacity to turn it into reality, and has lots of fun working together.

We are currently seeking Board Members for 2012-2013. If you have some time and skills to offer, please email volunteer@oneworldarts.ca.

Carolyn Elliott-Magwood
carolyn.elliott-magwood@oneworldarts.ca
Carolyn joined the One World Arts Board in the fall of 2009. As a former student of English and theatre (Wilfrid Laurier University) and law, with a focus on international and public law (University of Ottawa), she is excited to be involved in an organization that marries her interests in the arts and global social justice. Carolyn currently works in the International Legal Programs Section of the Department of Justice. She has previous Board experience at Ecclesiax Church. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, photography, and quilting.

Carol Ann Pilon
carolann.pilon@oneworldarts.ca
Carol Ann has worked in the television and film industry since 1992. She holds an Honours BA with Specialization in Communication from the University of Ottawa. In 2000, she directed her first documentary film for television. Since then, Carol Ann has directed over 70 programs for the French-Canadian television industry. These have been broadcast on SRC, TFO, TV5, Canal vie and Bravo.

Geneviève Gazaille
genevieve.gazaille@oneworldarts.ca
Geneviève is new to the board of One World Arts, mainly involved in communications and grants. Director of communications and government relations for a national francophone organization based in Ottawa, she holds an MA in International Studies and a BA in communication & political science from Université de Montréal. As a strong believer in social justice, human rights and the environment who has an interest for the arts in general, Geneviève feels One World Arts' mission is absolutely essential in our society. What better way to learn than to express oneself and admire the work of others?

Sameer Mawji
Bio coming soon...

Andrea Young
andrea.young@oneworldarts.ca
After receiving her BA from Concordia University in Journalism, Andrea has delved in various media-related professional endeavors, working as a reporter, copy editor, and technical writer, whilst writing for numerous publications including The Montreal Gazette. She has worked in communications and media relations for over three years in Ottawa for the Canadian Federal Government and continues to explore her interests in humanitarian organizations and international development through her volunteer work with organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross.

Caroline John
caroline.john@oneworldarts.ca
Bio coming soon...

Noreen Majeed
noreen.majeed@oneworldarts.ca
Bio coming soon...

Rhiana Chinapen
rhiana.chinapen@oneworldarts.ca
Bio coming soon...

Susan Johnston
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Valentine Goddard
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