CTC’s Research Associate Anvesh Jain hosted virtual discussions on Tibet starting from August 6th to August 26th, 2021.
A part of the series included virtual discussion with MP Garnett Genuis who at the time was co-chair of the Parliamentary Special Committee on Canada-China Relation. As one of the most vocal advocates for human rights and fundamental freedoms, Garnett has spoken out on Tibet issues at various occasions and is currently a vice-chair of Parliamentary Friends of Tibet. In the virtual discussion, Anvesh and Garnett explored the current state of Canada – China relations, Canadian participation at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, human rights diplomacy, religious freedom, and ways for the Tibetan diaspora to get involved in official Canadian political life.
In another episode, Anvesh Jain hosted a virtual discussion with Samphe Lhalungpha, international development expert and CTC Chairperson. The virtual discussion delved into the latter’s experiences as a refugee in exile, his long career with various organs of the United Nations, and the past and present of Tibetan exodus and resistance against repression.
The final episode of the series featured a virtual discussion with Jamyang Norbu, Tibetan writer, revolutionary, and political activist. Here, Anvesh and Jamyang explored the power of literature, literatures of resistance, life as a freedom fighter, secularism and the future of the Tibetan state, and the status of the global Tibet movement.
You can watch the discussions here: