2023 Summary

Date

Event Details

24 Nov 23

When Words Fail. Critical vigil for language and culture in times of war, protest and dissent. A Listening Space for Reflection and Care.

22 Nov 23

Conference: New perspectives on travel writing, migration and tourism: Whose journeys matter? Whose stories are heard? #WhoseJourneysMatter 

16 Nov 23

Shared Spaces: Migration Past & Present - Nonference at New Lanark 

6 Oct 23

Launch of Sites Unseen learning pack 1.

We are proud to present this first of 14 scheduled learning packs, focusing on the connection between Nova Scotia and the Scottish Highlands. Join us to hear from the team involved in creating the pack, as well as some creative responses to the learning activities included in the pack. 

19-20 Aug 23

Rise & Shine festival at the Scottish Crannog Centre. Workshops by Esa Aldegheri, Pinar Aksu, Hope Wang, Lupin Lin, Tawona Sitholé, Corrinne Ottroh, Hyab Yohannes, Alison Phipps and many others. More info to follow. 

16 Jun 23

The Big Community Drama Drop-In with lunch

By Tawona Ganyamatopé Sitholé and the Citizens Theatre, as part of Refugee Festival Scotland

16-18 Jun 23

Esa Aldegheri will be presenting her book and Pinar Aksu will be on the panel "Looking for Hope: How do things change?". Part of Refugee Festival Scotland

18-21 Jun 23

Art Exhibition - Museum of Things

By our Affiliate Artist , Moussa AlNana and our partners Maryhill Integration Network. Part of Refugee Festival Scotland

20 Jun 23

Eritrean Coffee Ceremony

Led by Alison Phipps and Hyab Yohannes, with the RSE. Part of Refugee Festival Scotland

20 Jun 23

Restorative Integration through Languages and Arts

Alison Phipps's presentation at the RSE. Part of Refugee Festival Scotland

21-22 Jun 23 

Tears of Gold exhibition & Meet the artist

By Affiliate Artist . Part of Refugee Festival Scotland 

22 Jun 23

... A Thing With Feathers

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) announces an evening of music and discussion in collaboration with the Scottish Refugee Council and Maryhill Integration Network as part of Refugee Festival Scotland 2023. Appearances from Seckou Keita, Joyous Choir, Alison Phipps and more.

9-11 May and 16-18 May

UNESCO RILA Spring School: The Arts of Integrating (Culture Ceilidh)
 
3 days in person, 3 days online. For more information about this knowledge exchange, networking and celebrating event, please click here.