WheelWorks – 25 Done; 25 to Come

WheelWorks has recently marked our 25th anniversary and are looking forward to the next 25 years forging new connections — what might this future look like?

This online event will reflect on current and past Good Relations programmes led by WheelWorks A panel discussion led by our artists and facilitators will explore innovation in good relation arts programmes and how we can further impact positive change in the lives of young people who participate in them.

WheelWorks have been working with young people and communities in Northern Ireland for the last 25 years promoting good relations, positive change and creative expression.

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The Boundary Commission and South Armagh & South Down – Lecture

The lecture titled “The Boundary Commission and South Armagh & South Down: Were the Wishes of the Inhabitants Compatible with Economic and Geographic Considerations?” will be delivered by Dr. Cormac Moore, Historian-in-Residence, Dublin City Council.

The Museum will host a talk on the setting up of Northern Ireland, specifically the work of the Boundary Commission.

This lecture will highlight the debates in south Armagh & south Down areas surrounding the economic and geographic considerations to changes to the border.

The talk is free and will take place online, via Microsoft Teams.

Event Registration: Please contact Declan.Carroll@nmandd.org with the email address you wish to use.

Future Leaders, Future Ambitions

Future Leaders, Future Ambitions is a panel discussion comprised of past and present participants of the Future Leaders Programme.

Bringing a diverse range of opinions and voices together, participants will discuss their aspirations and ambitions for the future of community work and peacebuilding activities in the North-West.

Brighter Days ahead: challenging conversations

Tides Training & Consultancy will host a virtual discussion surrounding the communication difficulties imposed by lockdowns.

This last year has been very stressful for everyone & lockdown has impacted our methods of communication, style of communication & has caused some breakdowns in communication resulting in fractured relationships.

We aim to share some methods for dealing with these fractures & ways to prevent any further tensions to allow for Brighter Days Ahead! This taster session will offer participants the opportunity to begin to explore the causes of conflict both in our everyday situations and on a community level.

Participants will gain an understanding of methods for preventing &/or addressing conflict to create brighter less contentious future conversations. Exploring what a difficult conversation is, as well as what ones we need to have.

How Does Integrated Education Contribute to Good Relations?

Join us for this pre-recorded video to hear about some of the key ways that Integrated Education contributes to Good Relations and reconciliation in our society.

This online event will highlight the benefits of children and young people from different backgrounds being educated together and in the same classroom every day.

It will also highlight the contribution this brings to the building of Good Relations within communities.

RSVP via email: Jessica@ief.org.uk

Transforming Education Project: An Overview

Join the IEF for an overview of Ulster University’s ‘Transforming Education’ project along with an introduction to the briefing papers that have been produced to date to stimulate debate regarding our education system.

The UU Transforming Education papers have highlighted a number of potential inefficiencies regarding the education system in Northern Ireland.

This short conversation with Dr Stephen Roulston from Ulster University  aims to help stimulate and encourage discussion and debate on our current system of education.

RSVP via email:  Jessica@ief.org.uk

A Vision for Education in the 21st Century

Join in on IEF’s Zoom event as we bring together practitioners from across the voluntary, youth and community sectors to discuss visions for education in our society in the 21st century.

This session will encourage discussion and debate on our current education system, including how we can ensure that children and young people from different backgrounds are educated together as part of building Good Relations and how this can assist our society’s reconciliation process, as well as the part the community and voluntary sector can play in this.

A brief presentation by Ulster University researchers Stephen Roulston and Matt Milliken will be followed by small group discussions and a plenary.

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A Shared History of Border Areas – Newry, Mourne & Down District Council

As part of Good Relations Week 2021, this event will provide an opportunity to bring women from different communities together to take part in a presentation and a brief discussion about living in border areas. Participants will have an opportunity to share their own stories about living in border counties, the challenges they faced, the contributions made, as well as reflect on ways they can continue to build positive and sustainable relationships with other communities.

The event will promote good relations by bringing women from different backgrounds together to share experiences and celebrate positive changes their contributions have made, and encourage ways to continue to build positive and sustainable relationships with other communities.

This event is in person, however can also be joined virtually.

Brighter Days Ahead? Local Opinions on Education and Integration

As part of Good Relations Week 2021, results will be shared from recent NI-wide and local polls on themes related to education and integration that confirm strong support for increased integration across council areas and political viewpoints.

This online event aims to encourage discussion and debate on how we can ensure that children and young people from different backgrounds are educated together as part of building Good Relations and assisting our society’s reconciliation process.

For more information, please contact Jessica@ief.org.uk 

Tackling Paramilitarism – A Grassroots Response

A Panel Discussion around what actions need to be taken to facilitate disarmament and disbandment into a process with reintegration with society.

27 years after the ceasefires and 23 years after the Good Friday/Belfast Agreement why are armed groups still in existence? What actions need to be considered to facilitate disarmament and disbandment into a process of reintegration with society?

Venue: Clifton House, 2 Clifton Street, Belfast BT15 1ES

This is a hybrid event, so you can also attend by zoom.

RSVP: Michelle: michelle@fallscouncil.com or  02890202030