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World Refugee Week 2010

pennyglobe — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:17:31 +0000

Arriving at National Archives for the World Refugee Week, Victor was pleasantly surprised to see that Sherry Tompalski a very talented artist had done a collage of Victor. Day two of this 5 day event was hosted by Jayne Stoyles, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for International Justice (CCIJ) and emceed by Jessica Solomon who worked as a war crimes lawyer for the UN when she decided to come home to Canada and pursue a career in comedy. Frankly, she thought it was time to get serious. (Yes, Victor and I weren’t sure if we should laugh or gasp; and laugh we did when later we enjoyed a chat with her.) At this event Victor shared a piece of poetry he wrote in English, a couple of songs in English and a song which he wrote in Spanish. We will be adding a link to YouTube of his performance.

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World Refugee Week

pennyglobe — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:40:25 +0000

The passion of Victor Fuentes. Photo by Mike Levin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4qZHoD62TI

http://www.unfolding.ca/index.php/refugee-art-and-victor-fuentes-fight

www.voicesofrefugees.net

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