The 2- hour workshop will combine African and Caribbean experience, poetry and song, video clips and audience interaction, with humour and challenge to open up candid dialogue.
The workshops will creatively present the dichotomy of the history and culture of the African and Caribbean communities in Belfast under the theme of ‘different cultures, similar values’; the same theme will be used to explore the underbelly of racism, focusing on inclusivity and barriers to such, exploring also black heritage and history and its significance for people from the African and Caribbean communities’ living in Belfast.
For more information and to register email: goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk
An open adult creative writing session to promote connections and creativity through writing. Libraries NI will use the Good Relations Week theme of Brighter Days Ahead to inspire and encourage participants.
Booking is essential for this event.
For more info email karen.woods@librariesni.org.uk
These workshops will provide a brief overview of the history and diversity of the Muslim community in Belfast. It will provide an understanding of what constitutes anti-Muslim hatred, the demographics of perpetrators and victims, the trigger points, and the impact of online trends and far-right groups. It will also provide practical skills for interrupting anti-Muslim hostility.
For more information email: goodrelations@belfastcity.gov.uk
*Participants must commit to attend all three sessions.
Shedding Light on the Past 1920 – 1922
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council in partnership with Rural Community Network, will be hosting a six-week online lecture series by eminent historians exploring key historical events of the period 1918-1922 on the island of Ireland.
This event is the first in a series of lectures reflecting on events leading up to the partition of Ireland and the formation of Northern Ireland. It will help inform people about the past, deepen understanding of the period and provide an opportunity to have respectful and meaningful discussion.
For more information, please contact pauline.clarke@fermanaghomagh.com
Taste the world offers online cookery demonstrations for 1 hour x 4 weeks (commencing 21 Sep), exploring Indian, Chinese, Polish and Iranian cuisines.
Those completing the 4-week course will later receive a free “Make it at Home Kit” which will include key dry ingredients and recipe cards to recreate the dishes at home.
Food can be a vehicle for sharing culture, stories, and traditions with people from different backgrounds, and enables a greater cultural understanding. Through the medium of food stories and cookery demonstrations from 4 different cultures, facilitators will create a space for participants to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others, better understand different cultures, and eat well.
Registration to participate in this course can be made by contacting Bebhinn McKinley via: Bebhinn.mckinley@causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk or 07714 393918
Virtual presentation and discussion on facilitating the handling of controversial issues with young people hosted by the History teachers Association NI.
For more information contact: Dr. Alan McCully – aw.mccully@ulster.ac.uk.
This online workshop will discuss matters such as appropriate language and terminology in relation to sexual orientation, encourage people to to confront stereotypes they may have and give an introduction to LGBT parents and how to affirm these families.
It will also discuss the impact of homophobia and how to address barriers.
To register, please email policy@hereni.org
Join this graceful form of exercise that is used to support reducing stress and anxiety.
Tai Chi can help increase flexibility and balance. Our facilitator Jane Burke will guide you through a series of movements performed in a slow focused manner and accompanied by breathing techniques.
This is an opportunity to relax, exercise and connect for people who are unable or reluctant to leave home at this time.
Booking for this event is essential, please use the link below.
Join us for rainbow themed arts and crafts!
Here NI events help to raise visibility of children and young people who have LGBTQ+ parents or carers.
Please email to register for a pack no later than Friday 17th September – grainne.gibson@hereni.org
If you haven’t yet discovered the amazing FREE audio and eBook offer from Libraries NI, then this is the Zoom session for you!
You will learn how to download the Libby app and sign up for the opportunity to borrow over 17,000 eBooks and audiobooks. Explore the app and discover features like search, place hold, bookmarks and reading settings.
This online workshop will teach participants how to access Libraries NI online services and give them access to our new resources without leaving home.
Booking for this virtual session is essential.
Telephone 07912296790 for registration details.
Contact David Bridges t: 07912 296790