About this Event
Cubao is Theirs
Film screening and live conversation with the featured Cuban farmers
A celebration of International Women’s Day and the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Synopsis:
Four women farmers from Cuba tell the story of how sustainable agriculture has transformed their lives, farms, and families. They share how they redefined their roles as rural women and became leaders in their communities and their country.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Erin Nelson
Producer: PhD Candidate Natalia Ruiz Cuartas
Director: Carlos Cadavid
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Event details:
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Venue: University of Guelph
419 Gordon street – OVC PAHL building, Room 1800 Map
Is there an opportunity to connect after the event?
Yes. A post-event social gathering will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the OVC building cafeteria for those who wish to continue conversations and connect with other attendees.
Notice of photography and videography
Photography, audio, and video recording may occur throughout this event. By attending, you hereby authorize the University of Guelph to take your photograph, video and/or record your voice and grant the University all rights to these sounds, still or moving images in any medium for educational, promotional, marketing, advertising or other such purposes that support the mission of the University. If you do not agree with this, please speak with a University representative upon your arrival.
Accessibility
- We are committed to providing universal access to our event. Please reach out to Natalia Ruiz at [email protected] to request disability accommodations. A minimum of 10 days notice is required to arrange for certain accessibility needs.
- Service animals are welcome
- The documentary film is in Spanish with English subtitles. For the discussion, we will have an English/Spanish interpreter. Other language interpretation cannot be provided.
- Please note that the film may have some loud sounds at certain moments, including music.
- The documentary does not include audio description content or descriptive audio.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
OVC PAHL 1800 , University of Guelph, 419 Gordon Street, Guelph, Canada
USD 0.00
