A Tribute to Guillaume

A Tribute to Guillaume

It was with shock and great sadness that I learned of the passing of Guillaume Siemienski in Haiti on January 12. Guillaume was a CIDA employee on leave, working for the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti. He was Head of Messaging, responsible…

12 janvier 2010 – 16h53

12 janvier 2010 – 16h53

Je quitte l’ambassade à 15h30 comme à l’habitude. Ce jour là, une employée locale qui m’a souvent vu monter à l’orphelinat de Kenscoff servir un repas chaud aux enfants en compagnie de mes amis de la MINUSTAH, m’offre des surplus de nourriture…

Recollections From a Haiti Posting

Recollections From a Haiti Posting

It is clear that there are many misconceptions about Haiti. Admittedly, it is not without its difficulties, fully deserving its rating as a hardship post.

The Travels of Devotion in Haiti

The Travels of Devotion in Haiti

Attending the festival in Sceau d’Eau was an experience which will never be forgotten. It is one of three or four festivals (fet champèt) which take place during the year. These are interesting in that they show the dichotomy in religious beliefs…