This Friday at 6pm, the GYC is honoured to host the renowned local activist, advocate and dynamic public speaker Uzma Shakir. 
 
Uzma noted for examining issues of poverty, social inclusion and recognition of foreign-trained professionals through a racialized and gendered lens.  We'll be talking about how as young leaders we might have an impact on Canadian Public Policy, a sector where our voices are mostly absent.  Its meant to be more of a lecture style with Q&A.  We'll also be continuing the conversation over at the Parkdale Drink after so come through! Guaranteed to be a very stimulating discussion.

Here's some links to give you some background on her, in case you've never heard of her:
 
http://www.cea-ace.ca/foo.cfm?subsection=edu&page=sto&subpage=sha
 
(An article written by Uzma on her background)
 
http://www.rabble.ca/blog/17088
 
(Her blog on Rabble.ca)
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhLkwNVnHAQ
 
(Video of Uzma speaking on the effects of the recession on people of colour in Canada)