OBAMA's update

 

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Hi there,  Two years ago, after years of hard work, dedication, and endless support from our Chicago neighbors, we broke ground on the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park.   The remarkable progress we’ve made since then is a testament to the incredible collaboration between some outstanding contractors and one of the most diverse workforces that we’ve ever seen on a project like this in Chicago.  To us, the Obama Presidential Center will be more than just a museum or an account of President and Mrs. Obama’s time in the White House. It will be a living hub for citizenship with the ultimate goal of engaging and empowering leaders for generations to come.  Beyond learning a thing or two about the presidency and how the government works, visitors will have the opportunity to dream up how they can be agents for the change they want to see in their own communities.

COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION,update

The Spanish Presidency stimulates debate on the future of EU Cohesion Policy 29/09/2023 | Article The Spanish Presidency stimulates debate on the future of EU Cohesion Policy EU cohesion ministers have reflected on the challenges facing this policy, derived from the new geopolitical, social and economic reality in which the Union finds itself, during the second day of the informal ministerial meeting on General Affairs held in Murcia. 28/09/2023 | Article Informal General Affairs ministerial meeting discusses the implications of a possible EU enlargement The European Union´s foreign affairs ministers held an informal ministerial meeting in Murcia to discuss the implications of a possible enlargement of the EU and progress towards Open Strategic Autonomy.

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ,update

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 29, 2023
                                                                       

EEOC SUES MCDONALD’S FRANCHISE FOR
SEXUAL HARASSMENT

Federal Agency Charges Young Worker Was Harassed and Forced to Quit

 ST. LOUIS – A McDonald’s restaurant in Checotah, Oklahoma, operated by franchisee Arch Fellow North LLC, violated federal law when a manager sexually harassed a 17 year-old worker, and she was forced to resign, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today.

          According to the suit, an adult male supervisor sexually harassed a teen girl who worked under his supervision in or around November 2021. After subjecting the teenager to sexual comments and innuendo for about a month, the male supervisor grabbed her by the waist in a dark, isolated storage shed and said he could rape her. When Arch Fellow North LLC learned about the incident and other sexual harassing conduct by the supervisor, it failed to take prompt or effective remedial action to protect the girl and other workers. Instead, the company allowed the supervisor to continue supervising the victim and other teenage girls. As a result, the teenage worker had no choice but to resign and was constructively discharged.

Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau..

 

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario

If you need someone to talk to, The Hope for Wellness Help Line offers support to all Indigenous Peoples. Counsellors are available by phone or online chat. This service is available in English and French, and, upon request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. Call the toll-free Help Line at 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online chat at www.hopeforwellness.ca. The National Residential School Crisis Line also offers emotional support and crisis referral services for residential school Survivors and their families. Call the toll-free Crisis Line at 1-866-925-4419. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation:

“Today, as we mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, we confront the lasting impacts of the residential school system for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in Canada. We come together to remember the children who were stolen from their communities, and those whose lives were stolen from them at these so-called schools. We honour the Survivors, many of whom suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. We listen to their truths, and we reiterate our commitment to building a better future for Indigenous Peoples and for everyone in Canada.

“Between 1867 and 1998, over 150,000 First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children were taken from their families and communities and forced to attend residential schools, where they were banned from speaking their languages and practising their cultures and traditions. As communities continue searching for the children who never came home, the Government of Canada will be there every step of the way to provide them with the resources they need to fully uncover the truth of what happened at residential schools, honour the children who did not return, and support communities as they continue on their healing journeys.

data.europa.eu, update

 

Newsletter - September 2023

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Events

Webinar 'Data spaces: Discovering the building blocks'

Are you curious about the technical and operational side of data spaces? Join the third data.europa academy webinar on data spaces, taking place on 6 October 2023 from 10.00 to 11.30 CET. Experts in this area will introduce you to the data space building blocks. Date 06/10/2023 Registration Register here

Workshop 'How to use open data for your research'

NASA's Earth Observatory,update

 

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 Weekly News

LATEST IMAGES OF THE DAY view the archive

Antarctic Sea Ice Sees Record Low Growth Satellite data shows that Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest maximum extent on record on September 10, 2023.       Ephemeral Arc Spans Greenland Fjord Scientists have some ideas about what might have caused a thin arc that spanned a fjord in Western Greenland.       Tracking Nightlights in Libya Cities and towns darkened after a cyclone unleashed torrential flooding along the country's coast.       Shebelle River Floodplain Southeastern Ethiopia's longest river supports the growth of green vegetation amid the otherwise brown, desert landscape.       OSIRIS-REx Prepares to Return Asteroid Sample Teams monitor weather and ground conditions in Utah's West Desert, where a capsule containing a piece of space rock is expected to land.       A Smoky Cloud Swirl Intense fires and a passing cold front led to the sprawling feature.       Storm Aftermath in Derna, Libya Flash floods in the port city destroyed roads and swept neighborhoods out to sea.

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Bata Shoe Museum,update

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September 2023

What's On



New Exhibition

OPENING NOVEMBER 1

We're taking a trip back to the 80s for our next exhibition, Dressed to Impress: Footwear and Consumerism in the 1980s. The decade known for its bold fashions: bright colours, sharp silhouettes, cone heels, and high-status sneakers, this exhibition highlights the joyful nostalgia of the times, while exploring the rise of conservative politics, globalization, and technological innovation that influenced our consumer habits of today. Dressed to Impress opens on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Book your tickets now.

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A Night of Music at the BSM

We're excited to partner with The Music Gallery as part of their annual X AVANT XVIII festival for a musical takeover of the Bata Shoe Museum. Peruse the galleries while being serenaded by the sounds of some of Toronto’s best improvisers featuring Tegan Dietsch, Lina Allemano, Why Be Normal, Tom Richards, and Annie Elgie. Buy your tickets now!

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Flowers and Footwear Panel Discussion

Flowers on footwear and flowers in gardens! Inspired by our current exhibit In Bloom, we've partnered with the Toronto Botanical Garden for an exciting panel discussion on the cultural meaning and signification of the botanical choices we make in textile adornment, garden design, and shoemaking.

This event will take place at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
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BSM x HOT DOCS
Friday, October 20 at 7:30 pm

Join us for a live episode as Avery Trufelman teams up with influential designer and activist Aurora James and our very own Director and Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack as they discuss the world of shoes as part of the Hot Docs Podcast Festival. Starting October 20, you can also see a pair of shoes designed by Aurora James in our Behind the Scenes gallery.

This event will take place at the Hot Docs Cinema.

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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Bata Shoe Museum will be closed on Saturday, September 30th.
PLAN YOUR VISIT


Shop Highlight

A work of art called the Great Flowers jigsaw puzzle containing some of the most beautiful blooms in history from paintings, with works from more than 70 artists. Available in our museum shop and online.

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