The 50th anniversary of one of the world’s tragic ethnic cleansing events is upon us.
In 1972, in the East African nation of Uganda, then dictator Idi Amin ordered 80 thousand citizens of Indian origin out of his country with only the shirts on their backs.
Many had lived in the African nation for generations, but their position of relative privilege was resented by not only the country’s Black dictator, but many of his followers.
Jodi Bucholtz of the Local Immigration Partnership is moderating a Thursday (November 17th) on the topic.
She tells us about the speakers, beginning with Noreen Nasim.
Also presenting is Mike Molloy
Journalist Mansoor Ladha.
Because it is a ZOOM session the presenters will be dialing in from around the globe to share their reflections of the tragedy.
The event runs Thursday (November 17th) from Noon until 130PM
To register, visit liplanarkrenfrew.ca
By Rick Stow