Events

A thought-provoking exhibition about the survival and revival of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages.

"Sacred place names in Sámi landscapes" is an international conference to be held in Tromsø, Norway, 21–22 November 2019. It will focus on the under-research topic of Sámi place names and some multidisciplinary approaches to this, with a special focus on how to study sacred place names methodologically, theoretically, and with regard to ethical and political aspects of such research.

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated 2019 as International Year of Indigenous Languages. The UMB Writing Center, Center for Global Education Initiatives, and Office of International Services have officially joined the worldwide programming with a discussion of decolonial perspectives and practices in health and human services education here at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.Come and learn about the Indian Child Welfare Act and its connections to current health and human services education and practice before engaging in a curated dialogue focused on how we, as students, faculty, and practitioners can work with Indigenous communities to provide more equitable health, legal, and human services.

Késhjéé’ is only played in the winter after the first freeze of the year has occurred. At this event, Mr. Kevin Belin will teach késhjéé’ protocols, tell historical stories, and the audience will learn to sing késhjéé’ songs and play késhjéé’.Késhjéé’ or the Shoe Game originated due to the disagreement of how long the day or night should last. The first game ended in a draw and as a result today we have both day and night. Késhjéé’ is more than a story, it is a teaching tool for everyone.

Oidhche far an dèanar luaidh air dà shàr-fhear-ciùil à Leòdhas, Dòmhnall MacLeòid (Donaidh Leòdaidh) agus Iain Mac a’ Mhaoilein (Seonaidh Beag).A celebration of two of Lewis’ finest, Donald ‘Donnie Leody’ Macleod and John ‘Seonaidh Beag’ Macmillan.This event promotes Gàidhlig, improves access to Gàidhlig arts, promotes the language in a positive light, increases awareness about the language and encourages locals to appreciate our language by providing high quality Gàidhlig events.