Please join Ireland Park Foundation for an evening with Dr. Emily Mark-FitzGerald, the author of Commemorating the Irish Famine; Memory and the Monument.
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Charbonnel Lounge; St Michael’s College
University of Toronto 81 St. Mary Street Toronto CanadaDescription
You are invited to join the Board of Ireland Park Foundation for a special evening featuring Dr. Emily Mark-Fitzgerald, accomplished lecturer and celebrated author. In her new book, Commemorating the Irish Famine; Memory and the Monument, Dr. Mark-Fitzgerald writes of how the famine has been visually commemorated, explores themes of identity and representation as it relates to the famine, and looks at famine memorials around the world. Dr. Mark-Fitzgerald will speak about her experience researching the book and the cultural and social significance of creating an enduring memory of the Irish Famine through monuments, public spaces and landmarks.
Ireland Park Foundation would like to thank the Embassy of Ireland, Ottawa. For their support of this event.
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Celebrating Irish Heritage and contribution in Canada through Parks, Historical research and Cultural Events. The Canada Ireland Foundation tells the story of the Irish in Canada.