Confronting the Crisis Head-on
Join us for a powerful and timely evening with the prolific Dr. Norman Finkelstein, joined by Dr. Farhan Chak, as they bring timely insight, and moral clarity that you WILL NOT HEAR on mainstream news about Palestine.
At the heart of the evening, Dr. Norman Finkelstein, an internationally renowned scholar of political science, known for his decades of research in the Middle East, will discuss the current situation on the ground under the umbrella of a ceasefire in-name-only. He will also talk about his thought provoking new book, Gaza’s Gravediggers: An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places. Together with political scientist Dr. Farhan Chak, they will challenge narratives, deepen our understanding of the region, and inspire solidarity.
This tour will be an impactful event for the people of Gaza who are enduring an ongoing catastrophe. Stand in solidarity and sustain our vital and ongoing emergency response on the ground.
Confronting the Crisis Head-on
Join us for a powerful and timely evening with the prolific Dr. Norman Finkelstein, joined by Dr. Farhan Chak, as they bring timely insight, and moral clarity that you WILL NOT HEAR on mainstream news about Palestine.
At the heart of the evening, Dr. Norman Finkelstein, an internationally renowned scholar of political science, known for his decades of research in the Middle East, will discuss the current situation on the ground under the umbrella of a ceasefire in-name-only. He will also talk about his thought provoking new book, Gaza’s Gravediggers: An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places. Together with political scientist Dr. Farhan Chak, they will challenge narratives, deepen our understanding of the region, and inspire solidarity.
This tour will be an impactful event for the people of Gaza who are enduring an ongoing catastrophe. Stand in solidarity and sustain our vital and ongoing emergency response on the ground.
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As the humanitarian situation rages on, our unity and generosity mean more than ever.
Friday, July 10
Telus Convention Centre, Calgary – 5pm
Saturday, July 11
JW Marriott,, Edmonton – 5pm
Sunday, July 12
Anvil Centre Theatre – Vancouver – 4pm
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About the Speakers
Dr. Norman Finkelstein
Norman G. Finkelstein received his PhD from the Department of Politics at Princeton University in 1987. He is the author of many books that have been translated into 60 foreign editions, including, Beyond Chutzpah: On the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History, The Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the Exploitation of Jewish Suffering, Gaza: An inquest into its Martyrdom, I Accuse! Herewith a Proof Beyond Reasonable Doubt that ICC Chief Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda Whitewashed Israel, and most recently, Gaza’s Gravediggers: An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places, releasing this year.
In the year 2020, Norman Finkelstein was named the fifth most influential political scientist in the world. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Farhan Chak
Dr. Farhan Mujahid Chak is President of Veritas Leadership Consultancy and works as a Sessional Instructor at MacEwan University, the University of Alberta, and Concordia University of Edmonton. He has worked at the United Nations, the Canadian Parliament, TRT World, and Qatar University. In Doha, Qatar, he was the Manager of the Leadership and Civic Responsibility Institute. His research interest includes Islam and politics, political theory, secularism, peace & conflict studies, post-colonialism, epistemology, and leadership.
He is a regular opinion writer for Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, Daily Sabah, and TRT World.
His first book was called Islam and Pakistan’s Political Culture, published by Routledge in October 2015. In November 2023, he released his latest book called Nuclear Flashpoint: The War Over Kashmir. He is currently working on his 3rd non-fiction book.
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