Invitation to Kilkenny Integration Planning Sessions
Service Providers and Local Organisations are invited to Integration Planning sessions in Kilkenny hosted by The Integration Centre. The above public Kilkenny Integration Planning Sessions will be followed in May 2012 with sessions for representatives of Service Providers and Local Organisations, who are invited to attend one of the following planning sessions:
Heritage Council, Kilkenny Monday 14th May 10am – 1pm
Kilkenny Ormonde Hotel Tuesday 29th May 10am – 1pm
For more information please contact seamus.oleary@integrationcentre.ie or Mariusz at kilkennyintegrationforum@gmail.com
African Music Festival Ireland 2012, Volunteer and Internship Opportunities, May
The African Music Festival Ireland (AMFI) is an open air summer event celebrating the rich, vibrant and colourful traditions and culture of Africa and Africans. Volunteers and Internship URGENTLY being sought for the following roles:
1. Festival planner
2. Festival Fund raiser
3. Public Relations/ promoter Volunteer / internship opportunity
4. Event Assistant Co-coordinator: volunteer/ internship opportunity
5. Graphic design volunteer/ internship opportunity
To apply please email your CV and cover letter titled ‘African Music Festival Ireland 2012’ to africanfestival09@gmail.com. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 21st of May 2012. For a detailed job description please contact Malcolm Eremionkhale, Email: to africanfestival09@gmail.com
Spring Cultural Festival Carlow, Saturday 12th May - Rescheduled
The Carlow Integration Forum has organised the Spring Cultural Festival to take place on Saturday 12th May. The event will take place in the grounds of the Carlow Town Park. Anyone can attend – it is a family fun day so people of all ages are welcome. The idea behind the event is to raise awareness around Carlow of the existence of the integration forum, organise a family fun day based on cultural diversity, and to let people know what is happening in the county and what programs and organisations are in place. Activities will include the arts, sports, music, and food from around the world. For more information contact seamus.oleary@integrationcentre.ie
Dublin City Social Inclusion Week: 14th - 19th May 2012
Over 30 events taking place throughout Dublin will celebrate 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. Launch of the week by Lord Mayor Andrew Montague takes place in the Atrium of the Civic Offices Wood Quay, Dublin 8 at 12 Noon, Monday 14th May 2012. Special Guest at the launch is Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh. All are welcome to attend. Visit the Social Inclusion Exhibition in the Atrium of the Civic Offices Wood Quay from Monday 14th to Friday 18th May. See full details at www.dublin.ie/socialinclusion
IIIS Public Lecture: Global Finance: Breaking The Mould, 17th May at 5pm
The global financial crisis has revealed deep-seated problems in the ways in which global finance markets, financial regulators and public policies operate. Robert Holton, drawing on his recent book Global Finance, will explore the profound legitimation crisis finance now finds itself in.
Date: 17th May 2012 at 5pm
Venue: Neil Hoey Theatre, Long Room Hub, TCD
For more information visit http://www.tcd.ie/iiis/news/bulletin.php#apr252012
"THE FUTURE OF DIVERSITY IN IRISH MEDIA", TUESDAY 22 MAY 2012
To celebrate 'World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development', the School of Communications, Dublin City University have organised an event at The Shelbourne hotel, St Stephen's Green, D2. The talk will commence at 9:30am.
Keynote speaker: PROF. PEADAR KIRBY (Professor Emeritus of International Politics and Public Policy, University of Limerick.)
The Integration Centre Film Screening, Fri 25th May
The winning and shortlisted films of The Integration Centre film competition will be shown at a prize giving evening in the Centre for Creative Practices, May 25th, from 5-7pm. Admission is free but spaces are limited if you wish to attend please RSVP to Helena Clarke at helena.clarke@integrationcentre.ie
Cork City Africa Day Events 2012, Sat 26th May
Cork City Council, with the support of Irish Aid is organising events to celebrate Africa Day on the 26th of May in Bishop Lucey Park and is inviting expressions of interest from community groups interested in participating in the event. Those wishing to participate in this years flagship event in Cork should contact con_odonnell@corkcity.ie by Friday May 11th and complete the participation request form or visit the Africa Day website http://africaday.ie/ to learn more. The event is open to the public. The programme will commence with a parade down Oliver Plunkett Street at 1.30pm and will end with a free concert in Christchurch at 8pm.
Africa Week Athletics 2012 ‘oneracehumanrace’, Sat 26th May 2012
‘Oneracehumanrace’ is hosted by Dublin Multicultural Resource Centre (DMRC) in partnership with Sport Against Racism in Ireland (SARI) and is part of Africa Week Athletics 2012. This public event will take place in Morton Stadium, Santry, between 9am and 6pm and will provide fun for all the family. If you would like to volunteer at this event, please contact kerrie@sari.ie. To compete on the day please download a registration form at www.dmrc.ie
AfricaWorld Anniversary Celebration and Inauguration of Dr. Kwame Nkruma Memorial lecture, 26th May.
AfricaWorld Newspaper is celebrating its one year anniversary during Africa Week, on Saturday May 26th. This event will also include the inauguration of the Dr Kwame Nkruma Memorial Lecture. It will take place in the Regency (Airport) Hotel, Drumcondra, Dublin 3. For more details please see the AfricaWorld paper or visit AfricaWorld on Facebook.
Launch of Waterford City Integration Strategy, Tues 29th May – New Venue
Over the past year The Integration Centre has been responsible for coordinating the development of a new long-term Integration strategy for the Waterford City Development Board (CDB). The new Integration Strategy will be officially launched on Tuesday the 29nd of May at 10am by the Waterford City Development Board. The event will take place in the Tower Hotel, and the strategy will be jointly launched by the Mayor and the Chair of the CDB.
IIIS Seminar Series: Chasing Ghosts: Rumours and Representations of the Export of Chinese Convict Labour to Developing Countries, 30th May
A recent addition to the global discourse of China's interaction with developing countries has been the claim that the Chinese government exports prison labour to these countries. While no evidence is ever presented to support this claim, it has been widely circulated in international and local media, as well as on the internet. This article examines the origins of the rumour and the mechanisms of its transmission.
Date: 30th May 2012 at 12 o'clock
Venue: IIIS Seminar Room, 6th Floor Arts Building, Trinity College Dublin
For more information visit http://www.tcd.ie/iiis/news/bulletin.php#apr252012
CULTURAL FASHION AFFAIR, FRIDAY 1st JUNE
AkiDwA is a non-profit Organisation that works with Integration & battling racism, discrimination and stereotyping especially among migrant women. AkiDwA is hosting a Cultural fashion show event which will be showcasing ethnic inspired clothing from African origin both from local de-signers to International designers. The night will also be packed with brilliant entertainment including an after party. The event will take place between 7pm and 10pm, in The Gresham Hotel, O’Connell Street on Friday 1st June. For more sponsorship, more information or queries, please contact: catherine@akidwa.ie
Crosscare Migrant Project: Opening Power to Diversity, Sep 2012-Mar 2013.
Application process opened for ground breaking migrant political integration scheme. The Opening Power to Diversity scheme will match volunteer migrants with a number of TDs. Over a six month period beginning in September migrants will get a unique and valuable experience and insight into how politics works in Ireland by observing and assisting the TD in his/her daily work. Please e-mail your CV as an attachment to Sarah Owen at sarahowen6@crosscare.ie with an attached letter of application that includes an answer to the following question: Why do you want to participate in the Opening Power to Diversity scheme? Max 300 words. Closing date for applications: Friday May 4th
Fusion Sundays Market @ the Dublin Food Co-op, Sunday 13th May.
Fusion Sundays is an international culture market, focusing on ethnic diversity and integration in Ireland. The market will host an array of stalls from around the world, selling a rich selection of arts and crafts, clothes, food, handmade products, and traditional ware. There will also be live music, workshops and activities for children. Fusion Sundays will be held between 11am and 5pm at the Dublin Food Co-op, 12 New Market Square Dublin 8, every second Sunday of the month.
Intercultural Summer Camp, Co Donegal, 2nd July to 8th July.
After the great success of last year, 'Show Racism the Red Card' would like to invite boys and girls aged 11-15 to participate once again in their Intercultural Summer Camp in Aras Ghleann Cholm Cille. The purpose of this camp is to promote integration among young people through inter-cultural learning and to bring young people from diverse backgrounds together in a safe and fun environment. Participants will be introduced to new languages, cultures and countries. The cost of the camp is €195 and is inclusive of 6 nights accommodation, food and all activities. Please book early to avoid disappointment. For more information visit www.theredcard.ie or to book complete the form at http://theredcard.ie/news/?page_id=1262&action=register&event_id=2
The Africa Centre seeks books for new Resource Centre
If you have unwanted books focussing on Africa, Africa’s development or development education, the Africa Centre would like to hear from you. The resource centre, located at the Africa Centre, 18 Stephen’s Lane, Dublin 2, will be made available to the public. Contact: Rebecca, E: rebecca@africacentre.ie T: 01 6619289.
NCP New Information Services
New Communities Partnership(NCP) is giving free support and information for the application of Irish Citizenship on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10.00am to 4.00pm. For further information about the venues, click here: www.newcommunities.ie/cass/