La légende de la reine vagabonde de Lagos – Projection du film IDW

On Monday, February 3, 2025, Cooperation Canada members and individuals across the civil society sector gathered for the International Development Week Reception and Film Screening of “The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos”, produced by The Agbajowo Collective. The evening consisted of a few special presentations preceding the film, a reception offering a space for meaningful conversations and delicious Nigerian refreshments and a Q&A opportunity with one of the film’s directors. 

The reception began with welcome remarks from Cooperation Canada’s CEO, Kate Higgins, and IDRC President, Julie Delahanty. The event featured the unveiling of “The Light,” a painting by Métis artist Colleen Gray, created live at the 2024 International Cooperation Futures forum. Inspired by the forum’s themes, the artwork symbolizes hope. It was auctioned by Cooperation Canada, with proceeds supporting Minwaashin Lodge’s services for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis women and children. The painting will also be gifted to Minwaashin Lodge. Though Colleen Gray couldn’t attend, she shared a message about the painting that was read aloud. 

Discussion sur la gouvernance inclusive

L’événement a aussi mis en évidence l’importance de la gouvernance inclusive avec les remarques de la députée Anita Vandenbeld, secrétaire parlementaire du ministre du Développement international, réaffirmant l’engagement du Canada en faveur de la démocratie et de l’équité. Adrian Di Giovanni, du CRDI, a ensuite présenté le travail de l’organisation pour faire progresser la gouvernance démocratique, en le reliant aux thèmes du film et à son impact sur les communautés marginalisées.