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Canning House is pleased to announce two events: Shifting Power: Indigenous Movements in Bolivia Talk by Professor Olivia Harris Thursday 9 February, 7pm "I believe only in the power of the people" Evo Morales, the new President of Bolivia, is an Aymara Indian. He has pledged to end 500 years of injustice against his people. Olivia Harris will explore the power of indigenous movements in Bolivia, at a critical time of change and hope for the majority of its citizens. Professor Olivia Harris is a Lecturer in Anthropology at the LSE. Her main research area is in Highland Bolivia, and she has taught at research institutes and universities in many Latin American countries. Her interest concerns the growth of indigenous movements in the Americas, post-colonialism, and how indigenous actors are reframing politics and notions of citizenship in many countries, as well as rewriting history. She is a co-editor of the "New Directions in Anthropology" series for Cambridge University Press. Talk followed by complimentary wine reception Entrance: £5 non-members, £3 members AIDS: The Brazilian Alternative Talk by Peter Gill and Roy Head Wednesday 22 February, 7 pm The Brazilian model of combating AIDS stands out for its radicalism as well as its success. Refusing to conform to the United States' orthodoxy of stressing abstinence and condemning prostitution, Brazil has pioneered campaigns based on strong promotion of condoms and open dialogue with sex workers. It has also taken on the international drug companies, enabling it to offer free drugs for its AIDS patients. It is a model that has inspired many countries, while posing a major threat to the model championed by the Bush administration. Peter Gill is the author of 'Body Count - How They Turned AIDS into a Catastrophe', to be published in April 2006 by Profile Books. Roy Head is the Director of Development Media International and has run many of the world's largest health campaigns. Presentations followed by complimentary wine reception Entrance: £5 non-members, £3 members Venue: Canning House, 2 Belgrave Sq, London, SW1X 8PJ Info & Bookings: [log in to unmask] or call 0207 235 2303 ext 226 www.canninghouse.com <http://www.canninghouse.com/>