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Attention all CRC funded groups
26 August 2010
The CRC Practitioners Forum will be held on Friday September 3rd 2010, in Farset International 466 Springfield Road, Belfast, from 10am with light lunch at 1pm. More details
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Community Foundation Survey
26 August 2010
As you know, the Community Foundation is concerned about the proposed cuts to public expenditure and recognises that some communities will suffer much more than others. There is concern that the work being done by local community groups to provide projects and services to meet local needs will be badly affected by the cuts. More details
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Belfast Mela
24 August 2010
One of the unmissable highlights of Belfast’s cultural calendar the Belfast Mela will take place at Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 29 August from 12 to 6pm. Mela meaning ‘gathering’ has become one of the North’s leading multi-cultural festivals providing opportunities for people from all backgrounds to share food, music, creativity and culture in a friendly atmosphere. More details
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WAVE OCN Level 2 Grief and Trauma & Helping Relationships Training
24 August 2010
Windsor Women’s Centre is running a range of courses this Autumn including WAVE OCN Level 2 Grief and Trauma & Helping Relationships. More details
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Time for Your Voice to be Heard
18 August 2010
The Community Relations Council (CRC) previously welcomed the publication of the Executive’s consultation on its draft Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration (CSI) launched by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister in July. More details
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The Draft Programme for Cohesion, Sharing and Integration
17 August 2010
OFMDFM are holding public meetings at a range of locations throughout September. The consultation period on the document will run until 29 October 2010 More details
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“The Pride”
17 August 2010
New play about flute bands at the Waterside Theatre More details
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Grundtvig Learner’s Workshop
17 August 2010
NBAA is offering 12 English speaking) Refugees and disadvantaged ethnic minority migrants from Spain, Netherlands, and Ireland, to participate in a Grundtvig Learner’s Workshop in Manchester UK More details
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‘I once knew a girl…’
11 August 2010
‘I once knew a girl…’, an original multi-media ‘Theatre of Witness’ production, is being created and will be performed by women whose lives were affected by the Troubles. More details
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Belfast Mela
10 August 2010
29 August Botanic Gardens, Belfast More details
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‘Together in the Park’ Respecting Difference Celebration Day – call for participants
10 August 2010
Early Years are looking to provide children with an educational experience, More details
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Masters in Work-Based Learning and Mediation Studies
09 August 2010
This new Masters/PG Diploma in Work-Based Learning (Mediation Studies) is aimed at experienced mediators wishing to develop their critical reflective practice and to enhance individual, organisational and institutional capacity in the area of mediation, community cohesion and peace building. More details
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People's Festival - Portadown Public Park
04 August 2010
21st August 2010, 12 - 5pm Craigavon Borough Council has long term plans to develop and regenerate Portadown Public Park making it more user friendly for the entire community and this festival has been developed to celebrate diversity as part of this plan. More details
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Minibus scheme too good to be true?
03 August 2010
NICVA is advising voluntary and community organisations and sports clubs not to hand over any money to NTF or to its Director Mark Townley, as an advance of receiving minibuses through a ‘part-funded’ scheme. More details
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Homely Planet launches ‘Kontakt’
02 August 2010
Homely Planet are proud to launch a new regular radio programme for the Polish Community in Northern Ireland called Kontakt. The programme will be mostly broadcasted in the Polish language as part of Homely Planet’s weekly schedule and available to download from various Polish websites. More details
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Cartoons in Conflict
30 July 2010
As part of its 2010 Summer School, Community Dialogue is delighted to invite you to the Belfast & Derry/Londonderry Launch of a unique Exhibition: More details
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Expo Nations 2010
30 July 2010
This event will include: exhibition of arts and crafts from various nations, cultural performances, a fashion show, a talk show on cultural issues and cuisine from around the world. 14 August, Europa Hotel, Belfast More details
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Unite against Hate volunteering opportunities
29 July 2010
The Unite against Hate are looking for volunteers to join them at one of the following events: More details
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Belfast City Council Small Grants
28 July 2010
Good Relations Grant Fund The Good Relations Grant Fund is for community relations and cultural diversity projects More details
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Migration Awareness Training and Ending Hate Crime Training
26 July 2010
Migration Awareness Thursday 16 September (9.30am to 1.30pm) Repeated Thursday 7 October (9.30am to 1.30pm) Ending Hate Crime Friday 17 September (9.30am to 1.30pm) Repeated Wednesday 13 October (9.30am to 1.30pm) More details
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Sharp fall in number of bonfire call-outs
20 July 2010
THE number of emergency call-outs prompted by bonfires has dropped dramatically from hundreds in recent years to just two on the Eleventh night reported the News Letter on 19th July 2010. More details
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Coming very soon
15 July 2010
Launch Pad – Museum of Free Derry More details
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Belfast Peace III plan
14 July 2010
The Belfast Good Relations Partnership is currently developing their Phase 2 local action plan under priority 1.1 of the Peace III programme. More details
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Anti-Racism World Cup 2010
14 July 2010
For the fourth year running, the city of Belfast will have the honour to host the Anti-Racism soccer World Cup between July 16 and 18. More details
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Awards for Bridging Cultures
14 July 2010
Monday 13th September is the deadline for submissions to all categories of the ABCs. More details
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Féile an Phobail
14 July 2010
30 July – 8 August, Belfast More details
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Forthspring’s Summer Festival
14 July 2010
11am to 9pm on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th July 2010. More details
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Fabrika Streetball Jam 2010
14 July 2010
This year, Polish Association NI has sought to broaden the scope and ambition of the festival by joining forces with other eastern European countries to create a larger festival: Fabrika - Festival of Eastern Europe. The countries involved include Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic,. More details
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Northern Ireland’s Largest Multi-Cultural Festival
05 July 2010
Celebrating culture and creativity, the Mela, meaning ‘to meet’, will display the sights, smells and sounds of ethnic origins, showcasing music, dance, arts and food from over 30 nations across the globe. Crowds are in for a variety of treats as the event is jam packed with a show stopping schedule, all taking place in the very beautiful Botanic Gardens on 29th August 2010 More details
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MLAs and Community Relations Sector speak out against funding cuts
30 June 2010
Hundreds Gather at Stormont in support of Community Relations More details
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Glencree Summer School
29 June 2010
The Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation's annual Summer School will take place from 27th - 29th August and focuses on the role of youth in providing political leadership in sustaining and advancing peace and reconciliation both on the island of Ireland and around the world; it is entitled 'Leadership for a new generation - power, politics and participation'. More details
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Kapamilya Fiesta World
28 June 2010
On 4 July 2010, the Alliance of Filipino Communities in Northern Ireland (ALFILCOM-NI) in cooperation with KCC Productions, ABS CBN, and Manila – the Filipino store based in Belfast will be hosting its very first KAPAMILYA FIESTA WORLD at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. More details
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Rally in Support of Community Relations
25 June 2010
As you will be aware, the Department of Education has decided to make a drastic cut in Community Relations provision with in both Schools and Youth Work. There are many of us who feel, regardless of subsequent job losses, that to let the loss of this vital work to disappear unchallenged would be foolish, untimely and ultimately endorsing of a bystander culture. More details
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BIEF an “Outstanding Example” say Justice Minister
24 June 2010
“Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum is an outstanding example of the hard work done by individuals, groups and organisations across Northern Ireland to make communities safer places to live” Justice Minister, David Ford MLA More details
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New course in Equality, Diversity and Conflict Management
23 June 2010
Free 6 day course to start Wednesday 15th September 2010 More details
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Awards celebrate good race relations work
22 June 2010
Efforts to combat racism and sectarianism must redouble following last night’s attacks a special race relations awards ceremony heard today. More details
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Acting for Change
17 June 2010
An innovative arts programme using drama and theatre to promote reconciliation and mutual understanding within Donegal and on a cross-community and cross-border basis. More details
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Good Relations Summer Scheme
17 June 2010
GOAL LINE YOUTH CENTRE Chambers Park, 287 Bridge Street, Portadown 02838361663 More details
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Billy Tate
17 June 2010
On 16 June Billy Tate MBE, Principal of Belvoir Primary School in Belfast, died after an illness. Trevor Ringland, Chair of the One Small Step Campaign, says ‘ Billy Tate was both a friend and a strong supporter of the ideals of the One Small Step Campaign. A strong and friendly character he showed the leadership so necessary in a society emerging from conflict that needs to heal itself. He will be sadly missed by his family, work colleagues and children at Belvoir Primary School and many friends. His positive influence will however continue for many years to come in those of us who knew him.’ More details
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Newtownabbey Community Relations Forum
16 June 2010
The Newtownabbey Community Relations Forum will be holding a Day of Private Reflection on Monday 21st of June at The Barron Hall, Antrim Road, Glengormley from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. More details
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International Conference on Sport & Good Relations
16 June 2010
Funded by EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation Friday 25 June 2010 10.00am - 4.00pm Craigavon Civic Centre More details
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Who Respects their Flag?
16 June 2010
One third of flags put up on main roads in Northern Ireland over the summer months are still flying at the end of September. That’s according to new research by Queen’s University. More details
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Refugee Week Programme 11th-20th June 2010
15 June 2010
Refugee Week Northern Ireland 2010 has been co-ordinated by NICRAS and sponsored by: PSNI, UNISON, South Belfast Roundtable, Red Cross, RAG, World United and Irish Football Association More details
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SERC SU shortlisted for the NUS Equality and Diversity Award
15 June 2010
SERC (South Eastern Regional College) Students Union has been shortlisted for the nationwide NUS Awards 2010, which has seen the largest amount of entries to date and also the highest calibre of nominations across the board. More details
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Armagh Fun World Cup
15 June 2010
Armagh Fun World Cup, initiative organised by the Challenge of Change will take place on Friday, 18 June with the Opening Ceremony at 9.45am at the Armagh Rugby Club. More details
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Ravenlink Festival brings a world of cultural activities to Ormeau Park
15 June 2010
On the 26 June 2010 the Ormeau Park playing fields Belfast will come alive with a variety of cultural activities and performances. The Ravenlink Festival is a community initiative organised by the Ravenlink Residents Group in partnership with Beyond Skin. More details
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Islam for Service Providers
15 June 2010
A full day course designed from a service provider’s perspective to enable organisations and workers to develop greater competence in working with members of the Muslim community. More details
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Public Assemblies, Parades and Protests In Northern Ireland — it will affect you!
11 June 2010
Rural Community Network and Community Dialogue are organising an event to discuss the Public Assemblies, Parades and Protests Draft Bill. The draft Bill proposes significant changes that will impact on community groups, community activities and fundraising, trade unions, campaign groups and more More details
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OCN level 2 in Storytelling and Positive Encounter Dialogue
09 June 2010
This 5 day accredited programme is to enable participants to further develop their skills in facilitating storytelling and dialogue withing the evolving context of peace building. More details
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Politics 4 Youth Programme
09 June 2010
Women into Politics is currently offering a range of workshops and training programmes for young women (16-25) in yough or community organisations across Northern Ireland. More details
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PEACE III Phase 2 - Public Consultation Events
09 June 2010
The Southern PEACE III Partnership wants to invite you to attend consultation roadshows on Phase 2 of the PEACE III programme. More details
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Excerpt from Dr Norman Hamilton's Address to the Presbyterian General Assembly
08 June 2010
Taken from Presbyterian General Assembly 7-10 JUNE 2010 Media Release Issued: 07-06-10 More details
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Café Culture in Omagh
07 June 2010
Derry City Council’s Community Relations event will take place on the 23rd June 2010 in the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh. More details
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The Belfast Inclusion Festival
07 June 2010
The Belfast Inclusion Festival comprises some 45+ events which will take place throughout the city during the month of June. All events are free of charge and, although some of these will take place in the city centre, most will be in local communities. More details
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Day of Private Reflection 2010
07 June 2010
The Day of Private Reflection will be held on Monday, 21 June 2010, the longest day of the year. More details
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Housing Executive Announces Winners of the 2010 Good Relations Projects Awards
07 June 2010
The Housing Executive and members of the Housing Community Network recently celebrated the 2010 Community Relations Week by hosting an event to promote Good Relations and to mark the achievements of five community groups across Northern Ireland. More details
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Jewish and Muslim Culture
27 May 2010
WHEN: Monday 14th June 2010 WHERE: The Londonderry Arms Hotel Carnlough AT: 7.30pm -- 9.30pm More details
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One World Festival Derry
24 May 2010
Radio synchronised drum event for Sudan at the One World Festival Derry More details
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7th Inclusive and Supportive Education Congress (ISEC)
20 May 2010
At Queen’s University Belfast, on August 2-5, 2010. The Congress is for academics, practitioners and policy-makers from all five continents of the globe, who have an interest in promoting inclusive education. More details
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Raising the Dragon, Belfast City Carnival, 19th June
20 May 2010
This year's Carnival will feature The Chinese Dragon for the first time. This is a partnership between The Beat Carnival and Chinese Welfare Association with training support from Alan Lui, Success Lion Dance and Chang Hai Zhu, Wu Shu Tai Chi. More details
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Unite against Hate film screening - 23 May at 3pm, QFT
19 May 2010
You are cordially invited to the Unite Against Hate film screening and discussion. ‘Resolution 819’on 23 May 2010 at 3pm at QFT, 20 University Square, Belfast BT7 1PA, followed by the panel discussion chaired by William Crawley, BBC More details
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INCORE Summer School 2010 Bursaries
18 May 2010
INCORE has a number of bursaries (funded by the Community Relations Council) available for Northern Ireland candidates to attend the 2010 International Summer School. See http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/courses/ss Application Deadline Wednesday 26 May 2010. More details
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North West Cluster Event
18 May 2010
The Community Relations Council’s Community Bridges Programme, which is funded by the International Fund for Ireland, held a networking event for its funded groups in the North West region of the Province on Monday 26th April 2010. More details
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Eclipse – the ‘other side’ of peace
18 May 2010
The Performance: May 2010, after a riot breaks out in an interface area, we discover how deep the scars of the troubles affect the young people of Northern Ireland today. More details
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'The Athens of the North': the Growth of Belfast from Plantation Times to the Twentieth Century: 1610-2000'
17 May 2010
The Peoples History Initiative is pleased to invite you to attend a lecture by Dr. Eamon Phoenix, historian, journalist and lecturer. More details
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Victims and Survivors Strategic Support Fund Now Open
14 May 2010
This fund is for groups working with Victims and Survivors. The closing dates are 18 June 2010 for an 18 month programme and 10 September 2010 for a 12 month programme. For guidance notes and application form please go to the funding section. More details
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Few places remaining Belfast Divercity Project Level 2 - closing date May 17
12 May 2010
New course in Equality, Diversity and Conflict Management Free 6 day course to start 25th May in Belfast More details
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New Lodge Arts is looking for volunteers
10 May 2010
Have you a bit of time on your hands? New Lodge Arts is looking for volunteers to help out at workshops. If you’re over 16 years of age and enjoy art and working with children and young people then please get in contact. No experience necessary!! Training will be provided. It’s great experience, great for your CV and we can cover your expenses. All volunteers will be subject to a Child Protection check by ACCESS NI. More details
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Introduction to Mediation
10 May 2010
This workshop is designed to help build an initial understanding of the role of Mediation in conflict resolution. More details
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Lurgan Youth Reach Project
06 May 2010
To celebrate Community Relations Week in Lurgan, the Youth Reach Project based in the Jethro Centre held a Resource Fair for young people from three local high schools in Lurgan. More details
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Awards for Bridging Cultures – celebrating intercultural dialogue in Northern Ireland and across the UK
05 May 2010
The ABCs rewards local projects run by community and voluntary organisations that build bridges between communities and cultures. It also rewards public and private sector bodies which support projects that promote intercultural dialogue by helping to initiate projects or provide ongoing financial or other support. More details
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Breaking Barriers through Youth Work - Update
29 April 2010
On 21st April The Minister for Education, Caitriona Ruane indicated that there would be a reduced level of funding available for community relations work. (This fund which has existed for many years, has supported schools and youth service based community relations activities) More details
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Negatives are to be stored
26 April 2010
Exhibition by Stefania Gurdowa More details
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Breaking Barriers through Youth Work
23 April 2010
Changing the conversation: A Shared Future for a New Generation Tuesday 27th April, W5, The Odyssey Arena, Belfast. 12 noon - 4.30pm More details
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Live Issues 8 Conference Report - Dealing with What if?
23 April 2010
CRC held its 8th Live Issues Conference on 11th March in the Armagh City Hotel. The theme for this year’s conference was “What if? Charting the future changes and opportunities facing the community sector. More details
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Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum Welcomes Holocaust Survivor
22 April 2010
On Tuesday 27th April, students and community members from across Ballymena will hear testimony from Holocaust Survivor, Zigi Shipper, as part of a visit to Ballymena organised by Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum (BIEF), Ballymena Inter Agency Ethnic Support Group, the Mid-Antrim Museums Service through the Peace III Cultural Fusions programme and the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET). More details
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Magnetic North
20 April 2010
Radio discussion workshops More details
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Enabling Positive Change in Rural Communities
15 April 2010
This launch event of the Rural Enabler Programme aims to collate the views and experiences of key stakeholders who are tasked with the responsibility of peace building north and south of the border. More details
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Polish Association of Northern Ireland
15 April 2010
A mourning service in memoriam of the victims of a tragic plane crash in which Polish president, his wife and representatives of Polish political and cultural life were killed. More details
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Free training - upcoming dates
12 April 2010
South Belfast Roundtable and Belfast City Council Good Relations Unit are currently offering the courses below. To book a place people can contact me on denise.wright@sbrtr.org.uk More details
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Community Relations Award for Exceptional Achievement.
12 April 2010
The Community Relations Council invites nominations for its 2010 Award for exceptional contribution to inter-community relations by an individual. More details
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Learning the Lessons Planning for the Challenges Ahead
01 April 2010
Conference held in the Spires Conference Centre on 10th December 2009. Peace III Theme 1.1 Publication of the consortium of Pobal and the Community Relations Council More details
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New awards scheme to recognise Intercultural Achievements
31 March 2010
A new awards scheme to recognise the work of those combating racism and promoting integration has been launched by the Junior Ministers. More details
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Secretary of State appoints new member of the Parades Commission
30 March 2010
Secretary of State Shaun Woodward MP has today announced the appointment of Mr Michael Doherty as a new member of the Parades Commission More details
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Strategic Direction For CR In NI 2010-2015
30 March 2010
Good Relations Associates (GRA) is carrying out research on behalf of Community Relations Council (CRC) to review the priorities and strategic direction of Community Relations in Northern Ireland. More details
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Victims and Survivors Development Grant Scheme is now open
25 March 2010
The Development Grant scheme is now open to accept applications for activities taking place from 1st April onwards. More details
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Questionnaire to Inform CRC Research
24 March 2010
Questionnaire to Inform CRC Research on Priorities and Strategic Direction For CR In NI 2010-2015 Good Relations Associates (GRA) is carrying out research on behalf of Community Relations Council (CRC) to review the priorities and strategic direction of Community Relations in Northern Ireland. More details
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A Taste of the World
22 March 2010
Ballymena Inter Ethnic Forum is hosting an International Food and Music Festival ‘A Taste of the World’ at the Braid Arts Centre, Ballymena on March 27th, 2010 from 5pm to 8pm. More details
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Community Relations Award 2010
16 March 2010
The Community Relations Council invites nominations for its 2010 Award for exceptional contribution to inter-community relations by an individual. More details
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Stronger Together
15 March 2010
A major networking event for those working in racial equality field will take place on the 25th March 2010 at the Island Centre in Lisburn. More details
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Challenge of Change
15 March 2010
Challenge of Change, on behalf of the PEACE III Southern Partnership, will launch the Independent Reporting Scheme for Racist Incidents and Racial Discrimination for the Newry and Mourne area on Friday 26th March in the Bagenal’s Castle, Newry. More details
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Unite against Hate
15 March 2010
Unite against Hate contribution to the Community Relations Week More details
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Equality Training for North Belfast Groups
10 March 2010
Ashton Community Trust and Mount Vernon Community Development Forum through its REAL Good Relations Project in North Belfast are arranging a free workshop to raise awareness of equality and subsequent rights More details
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“Are We Still Winning” (Reloaded)
10 March 2010
Invite to Conference on Sectarianism and Racism Ashton Community Trust and Mount Vernon Community Development Forum through its REAL Good Relations Project in North Belfast and as its contribution to Community Relations Week is facilitating a follow up conference as a method of measuring progress or lack of it. More details
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“What is the impact, locally, on the devolution of Policing and Justice powers: regarding dealing with the past”
08 March 2010
The Peace and Reconciliation Group would like to invite you to attend a seminar–Policing and Justice: regarding dealing with the past” More details
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40 Years On- Connecting Head & Heart
02 March 2010
You are invited to the Launch of Trauma Recovery Network’s Annual Conference report “40 Years On- Connecting Head & Heart” held in Enniskillen 17/18 November 2009. More details
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Annual Live Issues Conference - 11th March 2010
25 February 2010
This years Live Issues Conference will be taking place on the 11th March 2010 in the Armagh City Hotel. More details
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Community Relations Week
23 February 2010
The programme of events for Community Relations Week (26 April- 2 May 2010) is currently being finalised. More details
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Ethical Remembering: Commemorating a Decade of Change
23 February 2010
The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council would like to invite a representative(s) from your organisation to attend a seminar – “Ethical Remembering: Commemorating a Decade of Change”. More details
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Overcoming Division in Rural Communities
17 February 2010
Sharing Our Space Overcoming Division in Rural Communities Experiences of the Border Counties More details
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Date for your diary
17 February 2010
The Community Relations Council and Youthnet would like to invite you to our joint conference: “Breaking Barriers through Youth Work” More details
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Belfast Waterfront - St. Patrick’s Music Unites Concert
12 February 2010
Featuring the acclaimed Hounds of Ulster & Venue-I music groups. Kick start your St Patrick’s celebrations with this shared appreciation of Northern Ireland’s unique music. Be it marches or jigs, Bass drum or Bodhrán, this concert promises to astound and entertain all audiences. More details
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Corrymeela Youth Workers Conference
12 February 2010
5th - 7th May Corrymeela, Ballycastle More details
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The Belfast Divercity Project: exploring Shared Organisational Space.
12 February 2010
A new training and support programme is being offered by the WEA and its partners the Interaction Institute for Social Change, Mediation Northern Ireland and Belfast Interface Project. More details
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How do you learn about your history?
12 February 2010
Public Achievement's trading company, Achieve Enterprises, is working with the 'Institute for Conflict Research' to find out more about how young people learn about the history of Northern Ireland, and in particular the former conflict. More details
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Accord Programme Officer (temporary) for Conciliation Resources
10 February 2010
Conciliation Resources are currently recruiting for the positions of temporary Accord Programme Officer and Intern, East and Central Africa Programme. More details
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Host Organisations – Rural Community Network (RCN), Rural Enablers
10 February 2010
The Rural Community Network (RCN) is pleased to be acting as lead partner with DARD, DCRGA & IRL in The Rural Enablers Project (TREe), funded through SEUPB Priority 1: Reconciling Communities, Theme 1: Building positive relations at the local level. More details
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CRC Live Issues 8 Conference
08 February 2010
What if? Charting the future changes and opportunities facing the community sector 11th March in the Armagh City Hotel, Armagh. More details
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Migration Awareness Training
08 February 2010
Belfast, 26th March More details
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Islam for Service Providers
08 February 2010
A full day course designed from a service provider’s perspective to enable organisations and workers to develop greater competence in working with members of the Muslim community. More details
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Happy Chinese New Year 2010!
08 February 2010
Celebrate the Chinese New Year in style and welcome in the good luck and prosperity of the Year of the Tiger. More details
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Overcoming Division in Rural Communities
07 February 2010
Sharing Our Space Overcoming Division in Rural Communities Experiences of the Border Counties More details
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Paramilitaries: Where are they now?
04 February 2010
The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council would like to invite a representative(s) from your organisation to attend a workshop – “Paramilitaries: Where are they now?” More details
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The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award
03 February 2010
The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award Fund, launched in April 2002, recognises the contribution of Sir George Quigley over 13 years as Chairman of Ulster Bank Group. The award fund, managed by The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, is available throughout Ireland and aims to help the community and voluntary sector reach sustainability. More details
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Videos from Northern Visions
02 February 2010
The Fuse of Peace Learning Together Diwali & Samhain HEROS Belfast Mela More details
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Meet the Charity Commission
25 January 2010
Date - Thursday 11th February 2010 Where - CRC Offices, Moygashel Dungannon Time – 10.30am - 1.00pm More details
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Ulster Museum marks Holocaust Memorial Day
25 January 2010
Join the Ulster Museum and Belfast Jewish Community to mark Holocaust Memorial Day 2010 More details
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Free Youth Leadership Training
25 January 2010
Cross Border Connections in cooperation with the Foyle Multicultural Forum are delivering a free OCN accredited level 2 training in the Youth Leadership. More details
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Northern Ireland Youth Assembly
22 January 2010
Are you 16-18? Do you want more say in the big issues affecting your life? Volunteer for our Youth Panel and help build a new Northern Ireland youth assembly. More details
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'Remembering': Victims, Survivors and Commemoration
21 January 2010
INCORE and ARK are pleased to announce the third in the 2009-10 CAIN Seminar Series on the theme 'Remembering': Victims, Survivors and Commemoration in Northern Ireland The seminar will take place on Thursday, 4 February 2010 at 12.00 pm followed by light lunch. More details
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Hansard Report of meeting between NI Community Relations Council and Committee for OFMdFM
21 January 2010
On the 9th December 2009 the Chair of CRC Tony McCusker and Dr Duncan Morrow, CEO met with the Committee for the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. More details
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Race Related Hate Crime Conference
18 January 2010
The Indian Community Centre in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB) would like to invite you to attend a conference in the Indian Community Centre, 86 Clifton Street, Belfast (near Carlisle Circus) on Monday 25 January 2010. More details
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Community Relations and Cultural Diversity Grant Scheme
15 January 2010
Due to the availability of slippage funds the Grant Scheme will now remain open until the 29th January 2010. More details
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Third European conference on mediation
06 January 2010
The third European conference on mediation will take place in the Paris region on May 27 & 28, 2010. This event is held by EMNI (the European Mediation Network Initiative) and its organization was delegated to the French Association Nationale des Médiateurs, who works in close partnership with ESSEC-IRENE (the Institute for Research and Education on Negotiation). More details
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Working in Partnership to Tackle Race Related Hate Crime
17 December 2009
The Indian Community Centre in collaboration with the Northern Ireland Policing Board (NIPB) would like to invite you to attend a conference in the Indian Community Centre, 86 Clifton Street, Belfast (near Carlisle Circus) on Monday 25 January 2010. A detailed programme is attached for your information. The programme begins with registration at 9.30 am and will finish by 1.00 pm followed by lunch. More details
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£10,000 youth grants available
17 December 2009
Aged 18 to 21? Got an idea that will make a difference to others? Want to manage your own project and get mentor support and funding towards living expenses and project costs? More details
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Northern Ireland not yet ready for Legacy Commission
17 December 2009
The Northern Ireland Affairs Committee today publishes its report on The Report of the Consultative Group on the Past in Northern Ireland. The Report concludes that: More details
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Training Opportunities 2010
14 December 2009
Interested in fostering good relations between long term residents and your new neighbours? Keen to find out the best way to tackle racist comments or behaviour? Want to know more about Migrant Workers and their rights? More details
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Strategy for Victims and Survivors
09 December 2009
The First Minister and deputy First Minister (Mr P Robinson and Mr M McGuinness): We are pleased to inform Assembly Members of the publication on Monday 23 November of the Strategy for Victims and Survivors. More details
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OFMDFM Minority Ethnic Development Fund
09 December 2009
Please note that applications are now being accepted for development and project funding under the Minority Ethnic Development Fund for the financial year 2010-11. More details
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Community Relations and Cultural Diversity Grant Scheme
09 December 2009
This scheme closes on 11th December until further notice. More details
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The Business of Peace
07 December 2009
Working for a better future:Community Relations, Stability and the Economy More details
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New Forum Embraces Diversity in Down
03 December 2009
Duncan Morrow, Chief Executive of the Community Relations Council for Northern Ireland, was the keynote speaker today at the launch of the corporate plan of the Down Diversity in Action Forum. More details
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Spirit of Enniskillen Trust - ‘Explore’ 2010 - Deadline 21st December
02 December 2009
Applications are now open for the Spirit of Enniskillen 'Explore' 2010 international programme. More details
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Travellers Focus Week
30 November 2009
For the third consecutive year the Equality Commission is coordinating a programme of events and activities in Northern Ireland to promote Traveller Focus Week starting on the 30th November. More details
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Secretary of State affirms the Government's Commitment ot a Bill of Rights for NI
30 November 2009
Today’s publication of a consultation paper on a Bill of Rights for Northern Ireland underlines the Government’s commitment to a strong human rights framework which is for the benefit of everyone, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward MP has said. More details
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IFA First Ever Football For All Youth Forum
30 November 2009
IFA Give Young People in Lisburn a Voice IFA Grassroots Development Officer, Ken Duncan, organised the IFA’s first ever Football For All Youth Forum in Lisburn on Friday. A cross community group of sixteen students enjoyed an interactive workshop with Lisburn Lord Mayor, Allan Ewart, IFA Chief Executive, Patrick Nelson, IFA Head of Good Relations, Michael Boyd and IFA Director of Coaching, Dessie Curry, expertly facilitated by Football For All Trainer Davy White from Concept Eleven. More details
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My Story
27 November 2009
The BBC is searching for remarkable true life stories from all over the UK that could become best selling books. They might be dramatic, heartwarming, funny or sad - as long as they’re true, More details
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WAVE has just won £50,000 for a Garden of Hope
26 November 2009
They want to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped in any way. More details
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New: One-off Capital Grants Upgrade to Victims/Survivors Groups Development Grants Scheme
25 November 2009
The Victims Unit, OFMDFM has made £500,000 available towards the cost of capital expenditure items and refurbishments costs for groups working with victims and survivors of the Northern Ireland Conflict. The Community Relations Council’s Victims Programme will be taking forward this upgrade scheme on behalf of the Victims Unit. More details
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Football For All Unsung Hero Awards 2009 a Night to Remember!
23 November 2009
With support from the European Union, Community Relations Council, Pobal and Belfast City Council, the IFA hosted a memorable Football For All Unsung Hero Awards Night in the Great Hall at Belfast City Hall on Saturday 21st November. Charismatic Football For All Ambassador Colin Murray hosted the prestigious event which recognises the Football Volunteers who promote respect through Football and make such meaningful contributions to the community. More details
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Migrant Workers Rights Training
20 November 2009
South Belfast Roundtable and The Good Relations Unit at Belfast City Council offer free monthly training. More details
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Cultural Awareness and Competencies
20 November 2009
Northwest Ethnic Support Approach (NESA) a partnership between Omagh Ethnic Communities Group, SEEDS and Strabane Ethnic Communities Association offer an exciting one day session on Cultural Awareness and Competencies Training For Providers of Public Services to Ethnic Minorities. More details
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PEACE III Theme 1.1 Building Positive Relations at the Local Level: Christmas Conference
19 November 2009
The Consoritum of Community Relations Council and Pobal are holding a conference: “LEARNING THE LESSONS, PLANNING FOR THE CHALLENGES AHEAD” in Spires Mall, Belfast, on Thursday 10th December 2009 as part of Theme 1.1 Building Positive Relations at the Local Level. More details
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Spirit of Enniskillen Trust Learning Programmes
16 November 2009
Spirit of Enniskillen Trust learning programmes provide opportunities for young people to develop their dialogue and leadership potential through working alongside others from differing backgrounds both at home and abroad. More details
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Challenge of Change
16 November 2009
The launch of Challenge of Change More details
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‘Berlin 1961-1989, Belfast 1969-????. Thinking Seriously about Peace?
10 November 2009
A group of young people from interface areas across Belfast gathered at the gates in the peace wall on Lanark Way in West Belfast at 4.30pm on Monday 9th November to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. More details
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Remembering - Our Shared Legacy from the First World War
10 November 2009
This new book, supported by he CRC Publications Grant Scheme, will be launched on 11th November in Derry. More details
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Childhood in Transition - Experiencing Marginalisation and Conflict in Northern Ireland
10 November 2009
a report by Siobhán McAlister, Phil Scraton and Deena Haydon Childhood, Transition and Social Justice Initiative Queen’s University Belfast More details
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A Shared Workplace, A Shared Future
09 November 2009
New programme designed as a unique and innovative response to the challenges laid down by the movement of people’s across and into the European Union countries will be launched on the 11th November. More details
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Victims and Survivors Development Grant Scheme is now closed.
09 November 2009
The scheme is closed as of 9th November. More details
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CRC Annual Report 2008/2009
05 November 2009
The new Annual Report is available to download. More details
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Rural Community Relations Practitioners
05 November 2009
Rural Community Network is in the process of initiating a Rural Community Relations Practitioners' Learning and Support Space. More details
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The Eames/Bradley Report - Challenging the Churches
04 November 2009
A Conversation with Rev. Dr Lesley Carroll Member of the Consultative Group on the Past. More details
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Core Funding deadline for applications update
20 October 2009
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Human Peace Wall
16 October 2009
On Saturday 17 October at 12 noon, several community groups and churches from both sides of the wall will build a "Human Peace Wall" between the Shankill and the Falls. This Human Peace Wall will physically link the Shankill and Falls as people stand together while linking arms for 15 minutes in the centre of the road through the dividing gates and along Northumberland Street. More details
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Response to Victims and Survivors Service Consultation
15 October 2009
Since 2002, CRC has made a strong and specific organisational commitment to the future of those who suffered most directly from politically related violence in Ireland. CRC core funds 47 groups and in addition also supports up to 100 groups in their project/programme work. Since 2002, CRC has acted as the Intermediate Funding Body for groups working with victims and survivors, and this role, in particular, has made CRC acutely aware of the sensitivities and extreme difficulties associated with addressing the legacy of the past. More details
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Diversity Awards 2009
14 October 2009
As part of Anti-Racist Workplace Week, the Chinese Welfare Association NI, in conjunction with the Polish Association NI, is celebrating the changing faces of the Chinese and Polish communities in the workforce. This event follows on from the last year’s successful awards and looks set to be an annual event. More details
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Unite Against Hate
14 October 2009
Ulster Bank Belfast Festival at Queen’s is supporting a campaign to Unite against Hate. Come along and join us during one of the festival’s events. Explore difference, embrace diversity and enjoy! More details
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Rhythms of the Year
14 October 2009
An exciting cultural diversity project has just been launched by National Museums Northern Ireland. Rhythms of the Year is Northern Ireland’s project for the major Cultural Olympiad initiative, ‘Stories of the World’. It will showcase the seasonal celebrations of our multi-cultural society. More details
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Belfast MET urge students to Unite against Hate
06 October 2009
Belfast Metropolitan College launched the Unite against Hate petition within their student community and are urging for at least 5,000 Belfast Met students to sign it during their Freshers Week. More details
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Building Change Trust Seminar
02 October 2009
The REAL Good Relations Project promoted by ACT and MVCDF invites you to an informative and participatory seminar to outline the future work of the Building Change Trust on 23 October 2009. More details
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Community Relations Council Research Scheme 2009
25 September 2009
The Community Relations Councils Research Scheme invites tenders to undertake identified areas of community relations research. More details
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SHARED Futures 2
24 September 2009
If you are a school, voluntary or community organisation, or youth work setting, and would like support to develop a creative and innovative project to promote positive integration outcomes for young refugees and other international new arrivals, SHARED Futures would like to hear from you. We have funding from Comic Relief to work with new project partners in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. More details
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Ulster Peoples College Roundtable Events
24 September 2009
You are cordially invited to the following roundtable events organised by the Ulster Peoples College with support from Belfast City Council small grants programme and the European Regional Development Fund. More details
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Northern Ireland Assembly roadshows
22 September 2009
The MLAs will be out and about across the country talking about the work of the Assembly and hearing first hand about the issues that matter to you. More details
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Youth Link updating its trainers register
22 September 2009
Youth Link wishes to update its register of people interested in delivering accredited and non-accredited training programmes in Conflict Transformation or Community Relations. More details
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Common Purpose 360 Connect Event - 7 October 2009
11 September 2009
What does a shared future look like for Northern Ireland? What does Northern Ireland need in terms of leadership to make sure we get there? More details
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Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture
10 September 2009
Places still available 26th October More details
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Seismic Change Needed to End Sectarianism
09 September 2009
Northern Ireland needs to undergo seismic change to rid itself of sectarianism and racial hatred, a community relations expert said today. More details
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Would you like to get involved in a cross community group?
09 September 2009
Would you like to discover your shared history? More details
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International Day of Peace Event
08 September 2009
Rural Community Network is hosting as part of International Day of Peace ‘Enabling the Future by Considering the Past’ 21st September 2009 South West College, Cookstown 10.30am - 12.30pm Followed by lunch and networking More details
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New forum for victims of Troubles
08 September 2009
A new victims' forum is being launched in Northern Ireland to tackle the legacy of the Troubles. More details
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Equality Commission Seminar Programme
08 September 2009
NICVA will be delivering a series of seminars this autumn, in partnership with the Equality Commission, aimed at assisting voluntary sector employers meet their responsibilities under employment equality legislation. More details
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60th Anniversary of China National Day
07 September 2009
Chinese Welfare Association, NI welcome you to join us in our celebrations to mark the 60th Anniversary of China National Day More details
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NI Manager, Nigel Worthington, Backs Unite Against Hate Campaign
03 September 2009
Northern Ireland manager, Nigel Worthington, is giving his backing to the new Unite Against Hate campaign in the build up to the crucial World Cup Qualifier in Poland this Saturday. More details
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Responses to the Report on the Consultative Group on the Past
02 September 2009
As you know, the NIO have called for responses to the Report on the Consultative Group on the Past. The deadline for submissions is on the 2nd of October. More details
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Polish Lessons
02 September 2009
Village Focus Group and South Belfast Roundtable on Racism are hoping to organise Polish lessons. More details
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Unite Against Hate
01 September 2009
Unite against Hate, a new multi-agency campaign initiated by the Office of the First and Deputy First Minister, Equality Commission, Community Relations Council, Northern Ireland Office Community Safety Unit and Police Service of Northern Ireland will be launched in Belfast today (1 September). More details
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Sharing our Space - Overcoming Division in Communities
26 August 2009
Rural Community Network and the Community Relations Council with support from the Interface Working Group (IWG) are holding events which will provide an opportunity for the community to comment on a draft working document based around the nature of rural interfaces. More details
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Art and Conflict Course
25 August 2009
Applications are being sought for a challenging and innovative Art & Conflict course being delivered in Belfast by Social Theatre Lab. More details
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Ms Margaret Ritchie will be holding a series of public meetings
14 August 2009
She wishes to garner opinion and ideas around how her policy responsibilities can facilitate a ‘normalising’ of Northern Ireland society following years of conflict and stalemate. In particular how segregation in housing and other aspects of community life in Northern Ireland can be addressed in order, for example, to reduce religious and racial tensions in years ahead. Each event will take place between 7.00 and 9.00 pm. The meetings will open with tea and coffee and there will be an opportunity for you and the general public to put questions to the minister and engage in open discussion with a view to what the future priorities should be for her as Minister for Social Development. More details
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One Small Step Grant Fund
10 August 2009
What’s the aim of the One Small Step Grant Fund? The One Small Step grant fund encourages initiatives that stimulate people into action to build a peaceful future. It is about spreading the message that we are all responsible for developing a peaceful society in Northern Ireland. The Fund will support small local projects organised by individuals – these projects should encourage people into action. The context is one of peace being an issue for each of us as individuals, for all of our organizations and for our communities. For more information on the One Small Step campaign please see website: www.onesmallstepcampaign.org. More details
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Consultation paper on Victims and Survivors Service
10 August 2009
The purpose of this paper is to set out proposals for the establishment of the Victims and Survivors Service. More details
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Peace III ‘Steps into Dialogue’ Programme
05 August 2009
Community Relations Office Linen Green Moygashel Dungannon 10th September at 7pm More details
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Public Sector Change and the Lessons from Patten
30 July 2009
Institute of Governance, Queen’s University 63 University Road Belfast 10th Sept 2009 9.30am to 4.30pm More details
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Belfast Mela 2009
29 July 2009
Botanic Gardens, Sunday 30th August, 12pm - 6pm More details
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Duncan Morrow: Bridge over troubles water
29 July 2009
Henry McDonald interviews Duncan Morrow More details
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Peace-building and reconciliation
28 July 2009
The Irish Peace Centres are organising a series of seminars on issues relating to peace-building and reconciliation. More details
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UK Border Agency opens new 'one-stop shop' in Belfast
28 July 2009
A new UK Border Agency office in Belfast is offering a wide range of local immigration services to the people of Northern Ireland. More details
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Facing each other - embracing Diversity
23 July 2009
Funded by the Youth Council for Northern Ireland. We would like to invite your children aged 6-13 to take part in our fun filled Summer Play Scheme. More details
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CRC News - Special Edition - Community Relations Week
08 July 2009
This issue of CRC NEWS is published to capture some of the highlights of the recent Community Relations Week which took place at the end of April. Community Relations Week was an opportunity to illustrate some of the many initiatives taking place throughout the year both at the level of voluntary and community groups and among statutory bodies and business. We thank all those who took part or who helped organise events, almost 150 in all. By raising awareness of these the Community Relations Council hopes that others will have been encouraged to take their own initiatives in the future. More details
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Truth & Reconciliation Commission to meet
08 July 2009
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission for Britain and Ireland (TRCBI) is to meet on 25 July 2009, at Quaker Meeting House, Frederick Street off York Street, Belfast. More details
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Public Notice for Governance Audit
07 July 2009
Notice to Consultants The Community Relations Council invites tenders from consultants to undertake a comprehensive governance audit of groups working with victims and survivors and funded through the Council’s Victims Programme, including: 1 Core Funding Scheme for Groups working with Victims + Survivors, and 2 Victims + Survivors Groups Development Grant Scheme. More details
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Womens World United
03 July 2009
Working in partnership with the SEUPB, CRC, NICEM, NICRAS, Belfast City Council and the PSNI, World United has established itself as a very successful intercultural football team based in Belfast. Women’s Football/Soccer is the fastest growing sport in the world and we want to create a Women’s World United Team to act as a vehicle to help promote friendship and respect for diversity, encouraging participation in Football in a fun and safe environment. More details
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Summer Race and Ethnicity Training
03 July 2009
The Ulster Peoples College are offering free training on Race and Ethnicity for interested community groups and activists in South Belfast over the summer months. More details
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Launch of hate crime campaign
02 July 2009
An advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the reporting and awareness of hate crimes and incidents is being launched today by the Police Service. More details
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Love Music Hate Racism
01 July 2009
Love Music, Hate Racism festival Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 July 2009 Courtyard, One World Centre, Foyle Street More details
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Romania Insight
29 June 2009
Due to recent racist attacks on the Roma/Romanian Community in Belfast, many debates and arguments are circulating through communities across Northern Ireland. More details
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Facing History and Ourselves
29 June 2009
The School of Education and Facing History and Ourselves are running a special seminar to provide an opportunity to discuss community responses to racism and sectarianism. More details
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Government launches consultation on Eames/Bradley recommendations
24 June 2009
The Government has today invited the people of Northern Ireland to formally respond to the recommendations in the final report of the Consultative Group on the Past. Co-Chaired by Lord Eames and Denis Bradley, the group published their report on dealing with the past at the end of January and today, Secretary of State Shaun Woodward told Parliament that the time is right for the people of Northern Ireland to have their say. The consultation will run until October 2, 2009. More details
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Working People United Against Racism
22 June 2009
Belfast City Hall, Thursday 2 July 2009, 1pm More details
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Rally against racist attacks
19 June 2009
At City Hall at 2pm on Saturday 20th June for a rally in support of the Romanian nationals who live here as part of our community and to send out a message to the racists - you are the real minority in Northern Ireland. More details
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Love Music Hate Racism
19 June 2009
A date 4th July has been set for a music/arts event in Belfast called 'Welcome' to send out the message that the vast majority of the Northern Ireland community welcome people from all cultures. More details
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Day of Reflection - 21st June
17 June 2009
Statement of Support from the Community Relations Council More details
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Attacks on Romanians condemned
17 June 2009
The Community Relations Council condemns the racist attacks on Romanians in South Belfast this week. More details
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PEACE III Council Partnership Racism Event
17 June 2009
The Community Relations Council and their Consortium partners Pobal hosted a workshop on Racism on Thursday 11th June. The workshop was attended by members and staff from the PEACE III Partnerships which have come together under Theme 1.1 Building Positive Relations at the Local Level, to facilitate reconciliation work at a grass roots level. More details
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Keep Safe for Summer Initiative
16 June 2009
The North Belfast Interface Monitoring Group will be launching its annual summer interface poster initiative at Westland Fire Station on Wednesday the 17th of June at 4:30pm. More details
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Housing Executive Winners of the 2009 Good Relations Projects Awards
09 June 2009
At the start of May The Housing Executive celebrated Community Relations Week by hosting an event to mark the achievements of five community groups across Northern Ireland. More details
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Education inspectors find improvements needed in Community Relations Work
09 June 2009
The Education and Training Inspectorate (ETI) has found that while good work on promoting community relations is evident in the education and youth sectors, improvements are needed. More details
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Partners or Enemies?
03 June 2009
The murder of Kevin McDaid was a lynch-mob killing - a planned attack on ‘Catholics’ by a murderous crowd without thought for the human costs or consequences. As in any hate crime, human beings were reduced to the value of some hated symbol- in this case football tops, colours, addresses and labels. All that mattered to the murderers in the Heights was that Kevin McDaid was one of ‘them’. Sometimes sectarianism can be denied- this time there can be no doubting that the ‘motive’ for murder was a hatred of others so deep that the lives of their victims were treated as secondary. More details
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Directory of Community Venues
02 June 2009
RCN have produced a very useful Directory of Community Venues. More details
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Results of the 2008 Young Life and Times (YLT) survey are now online
02 June 2009
Alongside the key results tables, you will be able to freely access the survey questionnaire, the SPSS dataset, a technical report of the survey and a results summary leaflet that was sent out as a feedback to respondents to the survey, if requested. More details
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Belfast City Council Community Safety Small Grants
01 June 2009
The closing date is 5th June 2009 More details
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Vigil In Support of Kevin McDaid's Family
29 May 2009
Tuesday 2nd June 12.30pm - Outside Belfast City Hall More details
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Equality & Good Relations Trainers programme
27 May 2009
Trademark is commencing another programme in Belfast in early September 09. The course will run 1 workshop (10-4pm) per month for 10 months. More details
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Appointment of Council Board Members
14 May 2009
The Community Relations Council (CRC) is seeking to appoint seven members to the Council from 1 September 2009. CRC is a sponsored body of Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister and is committed to leading change to end sectarianism and racism and to a shared and better future for all. More details
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Rural Community Network’s Annual Summer School
14 May 2009
Policy and Social Change….conversation, demonstration or both? 11 and 12 June 2009 University of Ulster, Coleraine More details
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Request for Information Resources provided for Migrant workers
11 May 2009
We are looking for any information specifically targeted at migrant workers, we are particularly interested in those sources of information which offer translated versions. I would be grateful if all returns could be made by Friday 15th May. More details
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INCORE Summer School 2009 Bursaries
11 May 2009
INCORE Summer School 2009 15-19 June 2009 Magee Campus, University of Ulster Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland More details
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Why should you care about the EU Elections?
06 May 2009
Does Europe care about rural communities? Should we care about Europe? Does Europe control us or give us control? How much do we know or would like to know? More details
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Jean Brown and Renee Crawford receive Community Relations Award
05 May 2009
Two women who reached across one of Belfast’s most contentious peacelines to bring polarised communities together, today (Thursday April 30, 2009) jointly received a prestigious award for their important work. More details
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M.Phil in Reconciliation Studies
05 May 2009
An innovative cross-border programme which takes an inter-disciplinary approach to the challenges of social reconciliation in the aftermath of armed conflict. More details
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Ulster Rugby stars take One Small Step
05 May 2009
Ulster Rugby has committed to building a better Northern Ireland by joining the One Small Step campaign. More details
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PEACE III Theme 1.1 Council Cluster Workshop Magherafelt
01 May 2009
On Thursday 23rd April 2009 the Consortium of the Community Relations Council and Border Action, hosted a workshop for the 14 PEACE III Partnerships in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland. Almost €50 million of the European Union’s PEACE III Programme will be used by the PEACE III Partnerships to implement their Local Peace and Reconciliation Plans. More details
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Division a bigger threat to future of NI economy than global crisis
27 April 2009
Business leaders support efforts to tackle segregation More details
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Cultural diversity as you have never seen or heard it before
21 April 2009
Following the success of their first double Grammy nominated film & album, What About Me? is the latest offering from 1 Giant Leap. This visionary project took producers, Jamie Catto and Duncan Bridgeman to over 50 worldwide locations as they explore through music, the complexities of human nature on a global scale, and aims to reveal how we are all connected through our creativity and beliefs. More details
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Legend Pat Praises Sandy Row Community Centre for Positive Action
27 March 2009
Northern Ireland Goalkeeping legend, Pat Jennings, today praised the community in Sandy Row and in particular the young people from the Sandy Row Community Centre for the quick response they took removing sickening graffiti in relation to the Polish Goalkeeper Artur Boruc. More details
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The Challenge of Change
26 March 2009
“The Challenge of Change”, Interface Working Group (IWG) Conference in Belfast An important conference will be held on Friday 27 March 2009 in Farset International, Belfast. This has been organised by the Community Relations Council on behalf of the Interface Working Group, made up of key interface agencies and government departments. More details
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Community Relations Award 2009
25 March 2009
The deadline for receipt of nominations for the 2009 Community Relations Award for Exceptional Achievement is Friday 3 April. More details
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Community Relations Week 2009 Programme
25 March 2009
Programme of events April 27 - May 2 More details
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'Remembering': Victims, Survivors and Commemoration
25 March 2009
CAIN Seminar Series 2008-2009 in association with INCORE, University of Ulster More details
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Donal MacIntyre on Fatherhood and Forgiveness
24 March 2009
Dancing on Ice finalist and renowned investigative journalist Donal MacIntyre will be visiting Northern Ireland this Thursday to deliver a lecture in Belfast. The theme of his lecture – Fatherhood and Forgiveness – was inspired by Gordon Wilson’s story of forgiveness, whose daughter Marie was killed in the Enniskillen bombing. More details
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A Unique Opportunity for Emerging Community Leaders
13 March 2009
Are you currently engaged in making a positive difference within your local community or area? Are you part of a new generation of community leaders who became active since 1998? Are you interested in learning more about ‘dealing with the past’ issues in Northern Ireland and internationally? More details
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Peace Rallies
11 March 2009
The Community Relations Council welcomes the trade union organised peace rallies held today around Northern Ireland to protest at the killings of members of the security forces carried out by republican dissidents. More details
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Attack on PSNI
10 March 2009
The Community Relations Council (CRC) condemns the fatal shooting of a PSNI officer in Craigavon yesterday. More details
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CRC Condemns the Attack in Antrim
09 March 2009
The Community Relations Council condemns Saturday night’s attack in Antrim, claimed by the Real IRA, which has led to the death of two soldiers and the injury of four others including two civilians. More details
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CRC Live Issues Conference and Registration Form
06 March 2009
CRC’s sixth Live Issues conference on the 31st March will focus on how we, as organisations in the community and voluntary sector, get practical. How do we use the advantages we have and how do we make the best use of the resources available? The conference will consist of a number of short discussions which will address a range of themes and will culminate in a panel discussion drawing together issues raised and identifying and discussing practical steps which we can take now to shape future work. More details
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Polish Film Festival
03 March 2009
Queen's Film Theatre 20th - 26th March www.queensfilmtheatre.com More details
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What Made Now in Northern Ireland
02 March 2009
A new book has been published by the Community Relations Council which aims to give those who live and work here, and those visiting or looking at us from afar, a better understanding of the tangled web of history, politics and identity that has gone in to the making of Northern Ireland today. More details
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“The Challenge of Change”, Interface Working Group (IWG) consultation events in Belfast
27 February 2009
A series of important public consultation meetings will take place next week in Belfast, leading to a conference at the end of the month, on the issue of interfaces. These have been organised by the Community Relations Council on behalf of the Interface Working Group, made up of key interface agencies and government departments. More details
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Concilium - Training Opportunity
25 February 2009
Concilium are a Cross Community Social Enterprise based in Mount Vernon. This Friday there is a unique training opportunity to gain skills from the online Northern Ireland Neighbourhood Information Service (NINIS) website, this will teach you vital skills about your community. The training will take place in the Aston Centre, Churchill Street, New Lodge, on Friday 27th February 2009 at 10.00am to 12.00pm. Please ring Amanda Ashe on 07881902348 if you are interested. More details
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Civility and Reconciliation in the Age of Obama
23 February 2009
INCORE are delighted to advise you of their public lecture which will be delivered by Professor Jon Van Til on Monday 2 March 2009 at 6.00 p.m. in the Great Hall, Magee Campus. The lecture is entitled ‘Civility and Reconciliation in the Age of Obama’. Professor Van Til is a Professor of Urban Studies and Community Planning at Rutgers University, Camden. Replies by 23rd February to Mrs Janet Farren INCORE University of Ulster Northland Road Londonderry BT48 7JA je.farren@ulster.ac.uk Fax (+44) 028 7137 5446 More details
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Live Issues Conference
22 February 2009
CRC Live Issues Conference What do we need to do now to shape tomorrow? Ramada Hotel, Belfast 31st March 2009 More details
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Invitation to Tender for review of External Communications Strategy
20 February 2009
The Community Relations Council, which promotes and supports good relations in Northern Ireland, wishes to commission an independent review of its external communications, public affairs and advocacy role. Bidders must submit proposals that demonstrate compliance with the criteria identified in the Tender document. More details
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Invitation to Tender for the Redesign, Update and Hosting of CRC Website
20 February 2009
The Northern Ireland Community Relations Council is requesting Tenders for the update, redesign and hosting of our website (www.nicrc.org.uk). More details
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Pobal an Chaistil Spring Calendar of Events
19 February 2009
A summary of Spring events - for more information contact Andrew, phone 07716 369 439 More details
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Ethnic migrant organisations invited to launch
19 February 2009
Derry City Council is inviting all eithnic migrant organisations to attend the launch of the council's 'Good Relations' strategy for 08/09 and 10/11. More details
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Consultative Group on the Past
19 February 2009
Announcement of oral evidence session More details
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Greater New Lodge Respect Programme 2009
18 February 2009
The launch of the programme will take place in the 174 Trust on the 25th February at 10.30am. This Friday 20th February there will be a Robbie Burns night in the 174 Trust starting at 7.30pm, this is a free event, anyone wishing to go please contact Max at the 174 Trust on 90747114. Also on Saturday there will be a United Irishmen walking tour meeting at Clifton Street Cemetery at 9.30am. More details
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What Made Now in Northern Ireland
17 February 2009
Launch of 'What made now in Northern Ireland' in Linen Hall Library on 2nd March at 12.30pm. More details
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Live Issues Conference POSTPONED
17 February 2009
The Live Issues Conference due to take place on 23rd February has been postponed. Further information will be posted in the coming week. More details
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ARK Seminar Series
13 February 2009
ARK is pleased to announce the next seminar in their 2008/09 seminar series. Professor Bogusia Temple (University of Central Lancashire) ‘Language, Values, Networks and Community Cohesion: Results from Research with Polish people’ More details
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Trauma Recovery Network Seminar
11 February 2009
Consultant psychiatrist Graeme McDonald will deliver a presentation on 'Mental Health Consequences of Long Term Conflict" at Groundwork NI, 63-75 Duncairn Gardens, Belfast (beside NICVA) on 24th February. More details
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Football for All
10 February 2009
The Irish FA’s Football For All Ambassador Colin Murray today highlighted what he considers to be the three key goals for the Irish FA’s Community Relations Football For All campaign in 2009: More details
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Eames Bradley Report
28 January 2009
The Consultative Group on the Past launched their report today and issued the following press release. More details
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New funding for minority ethnic communities
27 January 2009
It was Gung Hei Fat Choy (Happy New Year) for minority ethnic communities today (26th January) as Junior Ministers encouraged applications for a £1million fund for voluntary and community groups. More details
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Chinese New Year Celebration
21 January 2009
Sunday 25 January 2009 Northern Ireland's biggest Chinese New Year Celebration at St George's Market, BELFAST Organised by Chinese Welfare Association, NI Time: 1:30pm to 5:30pm Entrance Fee: £1.00 (all profits go towards the new Chinese Community and Resource Centre More details
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As Barack Obama Becomes President the Irish FA Look to America for Inspiration
21 January 2009
As Barack Obama is sworn in as America's 44th president - and its first African-American leader, The Irish Football Association is spreading its wings to America in an attempt to improve its image and Community Relations. More details
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MWSN Seminar Event
16 January 2009
Date: Wednesday 28th January 2009 Venue: Mc Creedy Mill Centre Aughnacloy The Border and Exploitation: the experience and possibilities for action Time: Registration 10.00 – 10.30 am, lunch served at 1.30pm Cost: FREE to MWSN members, £10.00 for non-members (Payable at the event) RSVP deadline is Friday 23rd January 2009. More details
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Terence Donaghy
08 January 2009
The Chair, Members, Chief Executive and staff of the Community Relations Council have learnt with great sadness of the sudden death of Terence Donaghy. Chair Tony McCusker said, More details
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SEUPB announce 50 million euro of EU Funds available to Local Authority led Peace Partnerships in Northern Ireland and the Borde
07 January 2009
The Special EU Programmes Body today launched a series of public meetings to introduce the European Union Peace and Reconciliation Programme 2007-2013 PEACE III. The meetings will be held across Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland throughout January and February. The venues and times are being advertised in the press and are available on the SEUPB web site www.seupb.eu. More details
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Annual Review 2008
06 January 2009
Truce or Transformation More details
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Community Relations Week 2009
06 January 2009
Event entries are now being invited for Community Relations Week 2009. More details
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What Made Now in Northern Ireland
06 January 2009
This book is published by CRC and edited by Maurna Crozier and Richard Froggatt. More details
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Councils Sign up to Stamp Out Sectarianism
10 December 2008
A major workshop was hosted on Tuesday (9.12.08) in the Silver Birch Hotel, Omagh, by the Community Relations Council and Border Action. More details
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NI Community Relations NOT NORMAL film commission
09 December 2008
NI Community Relations Council wishes to commission a series of 10–15 short films, focussing on the bizarre behaviour patterns and contradictions which are the ‘perceived normality’ of contemporary life in Northern Ireland. This series will illustrate the division of society here, principally sectarian but also racial. More details
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The Business of Peace
04 December 2008
Date for your diary. Thursday 30th April 2009 More details
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Threats to Community Workers in North Belfast
27 November 2008
The Community Relations Council has condemned the threats issued this week against community workers and called for them to be withdrawn. More details
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Peace III, Strand 2 Support Clinics
25 November 2008
CRC’s European Department, in partnership with Border Action are holding support clinics for potential applicants to Peace III, Strand 2 – Support for Participation at CRC’s offices in the Linen Green, Dungannon onTuesday 2nd December, 10am – 4pm. More details
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QUB Love Music Hate Racism
20 November 2008
"Sectarianism and racism are major problems facing our community so it’s important that we take a stand against bigotry and ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equally. One of the ways to do this is through groups like QUB Love Music Hate Racism which was set up in September, and is the first such group this side of the Irish Sea." More details
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Peace Walls – A Permanent Feature?
13 November 2008
Hard Gospel Project – Beyond the Box Seminar Beyond the Box seminars address the hard issues in today’s Northern Ireland – to encourage creative thinking that goes beyond the predictable. More details
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Sandra Bloom's Presentation at this years Victims and Survivors Conference
11 November 2008
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Donaldson and Kelly Recognise Role of Interface Workers
10 November 2008
Junior Ministers Jeffrey Donaldson and Gerry Kelly today recognised the contribution of the voluntary, community and youth sectors in achieving a peaceful summer. More details
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Roderick Buchanan at Ormeau Baths Gallery
10 November 2008
21st November – 31st January 2008, Free Entry Scottish artist Roderick Buchanan will be exhibiting recent artwork at the Ormeau Baths Gallery which references sectarianism as manifested in history, culture and society. More details
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Chronicles of Long Kesh
10 November 2008
Green Shoot Productions present Martin Lynch's play at the Waterfront Hall. More details
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Art, Media and Contested Space at QFT
07 November 2008
In collaboration with Interface, a research centre in the University of Ulster School of Art and Design, QFT will present two days of screenings and talks by international filmmakers which will address the themes of memory, place and conflict that are central to our society emerging out of conflict. More details
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Spirit of Enniskillen Trust - ‘Explore’ 2009
07 November 2008
‘Exploring your potential, leading change’ The Spirit of Enniskillen (SOE) ‘Explore’ 2009 leadership and dialogue programme is now seeking applications from interested young people aged between 16 to 19 and resident in Northern Ireland. More details
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Belfast City Council Small Grants
06 November 2008
Belfast City Council has opened the Small Grants element of its Peace III programme. This initial element of the programme seeks to support community based projects that ‘build positive relations at the local level’. The small grants are worth up to £25,000 and part of the funding can be used for employment costs, overheads – but mostly project activity costs. More details
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Planning Shared Space for a Shared Future
06 November 2008
Frank Gaffikin, Ken Sterrett, Malachy McEldowney, Mike Morrissey and Maeliosa Hardy have produced A Research Report for the Community Relations Council. More details
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Segregated Lives
04 November 2008
Social Division, Sectarianism and Everyday Life in Northern Ireland More details
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Celebrating the Changing Faces of the Chinese Community
24 October 2008
Anti-Racist Week in the Workplace - 5 November 2008 More details
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Diwali - the Festival of Lights
24 October 2008
Look out for these Diwali events! More details
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Anti-Racism Workplace Week 2008 Employment Rights
14 October 2008
Introduction to employment rights, meeting with representatives of trade unions and other organisations supporting minorities in Northern Ireland. More details
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Introduction to employment law in Northern Ireland - part of Anti Racist Workplace Week
14 October 2008
This one-day training is aimed at ethnic minorities support workers and community activists working at the grassroots level with migrant workers. More details
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Ending Hate in our Communities
13 October 2008
The South Belfast Roundtable is offering free Ending Hate in our Communities training on 31st October at Queens University Students Union To book a place please contact me at denise.wright@sbrtr.org.uk or on 02890244070 More details
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Roderick Buchanan at Ormeau Baths Gallery
10 October 2008
Scottish artist Roderick Buchanan will be exhibiting recent artwork at the Ormeau Baths Gallery which references sectarianism as manifested in history, culture and society. More details
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Community Relations Council releases Annual Report
09 October 2008
The Community Relations Council has released on to its website its Annual Report for last year (2007-08). In his foreword to the Report the new Chair of the Council, Tony McCusker, said: ‘While the Council has a wide ranging role including advising the government on all good relations matters, it is its work in support of community-based initiatives which remains at the core of building a shared society here. The list of grants awarded and projects supported is a testimony to the commitment and initiative of ordinary people in Northern Ireland in their determination to help create a better society where there is mutual respect and understanding. The Council is proud to have supported them in their work.’ More details
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International Fund for Ireland’s contribution to peace captured in new book
09 October 2008
A new book which captures the story of the International Fund for Ireland’s work over the last 21 years will be launched officially at a special reception at Parliament Buildings later today (Thursday 9th October). More details
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Core Funding Scheme for 2009 now open
06 October 2008
Closing date for new applicants is 4.00pm on Friday 28th November and for renewal applicants Friday 31st October 2008. More details
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Peace III – Call for Expressions of Interest
01 October 2008
Measure 1.2 – Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past The Community Relations Council and Border Action (The Consortium) have been appointed by the Special EU Programmes Body as a joint delivery mechanism for Priority 1.2 of the Peace III Programme. More details
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Ashfield Boys Back Football For All
25 September 2008
Year Twelve Students from Ashfield Boys High School in East Belfast are throwing their weight behind the IFA’s Football For All Campaign, which aims to make the sport of football more inclusive. More details
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CRC's 5th Annual Conference for Victims & Survivors
17 September 2008
The 5th Annual Conference for Victims & Survivors was held at the Raddison Roe Hotel Limavady on the 15th & !6th September. Around 120 delegates attended the conference representing a wide range of groups and individuals across Northern Ireland. Junior Minister Jeffrey Donaldson addressed the conference on the 17th, he said: More details
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1968: Civil Rights - Then and Now
17 September 2008
A One-Day Conference organised by Irish Studies Initiative at Queen's, School of Law, School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy (in association with the Civil Rights Commemoration Committee) Friday 3 October 2008 Seminar Room 1, 63 University Road, Belfast More details
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Migrant Workers and Their Rights & Ending hate in our Communities
17 September 2008
The South Belfast Roundtable free training programme is beginning again with our first courses below. To book a place please contact me at denise.wright@sbrtr.org.uk or on 02890244070 More details
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Education and a Shared Future
02 September 2008
Options for sharing and collaboration in Northern Ireland Schools More details
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European Integration, Policy and Practice
13 August 2008
Bringing Together Expertise and experience on European and Local Integration Policies and practice. More details
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Belfast Mela 2008
12 August 2008
A unique International Summer Festival 24th August 2008, 12pm - 6pm Botanic Gardens organised by Arts Ekta More details
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Stories in Conflict
07 August 2008
Towards Understanding and Healing, in conjunction with St. Columb’s Park House, presents “Stories in Conflict,” a short film on storytelling and dialogue. More details
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Cross Community Study Published
28 July 2008
The Office of the First Minister and deputy First Minister has published research which examines the extent and impact of cross community contact. The research was carried out by the University of Ulster and the University of Oxford on behalf of OFMDFM. More details
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Policy Development Officer – Maternity Cover
22 July 2008
Full time, fixed term contract from 28 July 2008 – 30 September 2008 (dates may be subject to review/change) More details
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Civil Rights Summer School 23-24th August
16 July 2008
Forty years ago, in 1968, a series of events took place which changed the face of Northern Ireland irrevocably. Inspired by the courage of Civil Rights leaders in the United States, and by their example of peaceful non-violent protest, Civil Rights protesters began to take to the streets of Northern Ireland. More details
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Peace III Measure 1:2, Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past- Strand 2-‘Support for Participation’ – Workshop details
09 July 2008
To assist with the planning of your application and drafting of your application form the Consortium of the Community Relations Council and Border Action intend to hold support workshops in July 2008. More details
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Building Relationships – Promoting Inclusion
09 July 2008
A Women into Politics ‘Building Towards Reconciliation’ Workshop More details
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Peace III - Call for Applications
20 June 2008
Measure 1.2 – Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past (Strand 2 – Support for Participation) More details
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Housing Rights for All - Commemorating Caledon 1968-2008
17 June 2008
The Civil Rights Commemoration Committee's Programme of Events, commemorating the Civil Rights Campaign of 1968, continues this week with a Housing Rights for All Conference on in the City Hotel, Armagh on Saturday 21st June 10.00-17.30. More details
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Strand 3 – Securing the Future is now closed for applications
16 June 2008
This strand is now closed for applications. More details
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CRC News - No 51 + Victims + Survivors Supplement
16 June 2008
Special Issue - Review of Community Relations Week 2008 More details
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Policy and Development Consultation Responses
29 May 2008
The Policy and Development Department have added responses to the School Improvement Policy, NIPB Community Engagement Strategy, Programme for Government EQIA, YouthWorks Youth Strategy, DHSSPS Health and Social Care Reform and NIPS HR Diversity Strategy. More details
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Upgrade of telephone system in Belfast office
22 May 2008
You may experience difficulty in telephoning our main Belfast office on Thursday 29th May whilst we upgrade our telephone system. You will still be able to contact us via e-mail, please see here for a list of contacts and e-mail addresses: http://www.community-relations.org.uk/about-the-council/background-info/staff-list/ Thank you for your patience, we apologise for any inconvenience that this might cause. More details
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Statement of Commitment to Good Relations
20 May 2008
During Community Relations Week in May 2007 12 voluntary and community groups agreed to participate in a half-day session to develop a Statement of Commitment to Good Relations unique to their organisation. The session was supported by the Community Relations Council (CRC), Omagh District Council and Omagh Local Strategy Partnership. It was facilitated by Rubicon Consulting. This report documents the process and provides a template for replication by any organization. More details
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Springfarm Shared Neighbourhood Report
16 May 2008
Springfarm & District Community Association has worked closely with the Community Relations Council (CRC) for the past year to devise and introduce a Shared Neighbourhood Scheme. More details
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Peace III, Measure 1.2 – Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past - Strand 3 – Securing the Future - Pre Application Support Cl
15 May 2008
The Consortium of the Community Relations Council and Border Action intend to hold support clinics on two days for potential applicants to Measure 1.2 Acknowledging and Dealing with Past, Strand 3 – Securing the Future. More details
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Community Relations Award 2008
01 May 2008
The Community Relations Council has given its annual 2008 Award for Exceptional Achievement to Anne Carr. More details
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Homely Planet Internet Cultural Radio
17 April 2008
Homely Planet Internet Cultural Radio is a service to highlight the positive aspects of multiculturalism on society through music and cultural education. More details
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Workshop details - Peace III Measure 1:2, Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past- Strand 3-Securing the Future
14 April 2008
To assist with the planning of your application and drafting of your application form a workshop has been scheduled for May 2008. The session will take place on Wednesday 7th May at the Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown. The session will run from 10.00am – 12.30pm. More details
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Peace III, Measure 1.2 – Acknowledging and Dealing with the Past - Strand 3 – Securing the Future - Call for applications
14 April 2008
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A Shared future of Race Relations: From Europe to Northern Ireland Conference on European Integration Policy and Practice
08 April 2008
This is a 2 day event that will be held on the 8th and 9th May 2008 at the Wellington Park Hotel in Belfast. The conference marks the close of a year long Province wide project entitled “A Shared Future of Race Relations: From Europe to Northern Ireland”. Through a training programme and a series of events the project has informed and shaped how Northern Ireland has adapted to its changing demographics. At the heart of the project has been the development of strategies on integration and good race relations that promote equality and respect diversity. On the basis of local expertise and training tools developed at the European level, the project has enabled the development of networks of cooperation across all communities in Northern Ireland. More details
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The 4th Annual Victims and Survivors Conference 2007 - Report
20 March 2008
Held on 29th & 30th October 2007 More details
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Consultants Register
28 February 2008
The Community Relations Council is reviewing and updating the Consultants’ Register which is held on its website. More details
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Integrated Education Week Takes Off!
28 February 2008
Integrated Education Week, the annual event organised by the Northern Ireland Council for Integrated Education (NICIE) which gives all 62 integrated schools with over 19,000 pupils the opportunity to raise their profiles and reflect on their integrated status through fun, educational and charitable activities, is being held from Monday 3rd – Friday 7th March. More details
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Towards a Shared and Better Future - the future of Crumlin Road Gaol and Girdwood
25 February 2008
The Community Relations Council (CRC) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the consultation on the proposed development of the Crumlin Road Gaol and Girdwood site. We believe that this site represents the most promising opportunity currently available to change perceptions and experience in one of the most divided and deprived areas of Northern Ireland - North Belfast. More details
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Community Relations Award 2008
22 February 2008
The Community Relations Council invites nominations for its 2008 Award for exceptional contribution to inter-community relations. More details
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Conversations on the Walls
11 February 2008
The first of a series of talks relating the arts to interface areas More details
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Mediation Northern Ireland
31 January 2008
Mediation Northern Ireland was established in 1991, much of its work is in Northern Ireland but they also work in other parts of the UK and further afield. They work with people affected by conflict, division and violence or who want to build better relationships in their community or through their workplace. CRC funds aspects of MNI’s work in Northern Ireland. This is a piece which appeared in the Guardian on 12th December 2007 detailing their work in Burnley. At a time when groups are looking at sustainability, MNI show how the knowledge and experience gained through their work in Northern Ireland can be utilized in other conflicts. More details
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CRC's response to the Consultative Group on the Past + examples of best practice
28 January 2008
CRC hopes this consultative process will help to build a bridge towards reconciliation for our entire society. There is no single step which can free us from the burden of violence and exclusion. In our view, the task of the group is to identify key issues and recommend practical steps which we might take to a future in which political violence is unthinkable and in which partnership, equality and the vindication of the value and rights of every person are the basis of our life together. More details
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CRC News - No 50
16 January 2008
Hard Choices for Better Futures - the Programme for Government One City - Belfast's Conflict Transformation Project Lederach - From Truce to Transformation Victims research More details
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CRC's response to Draft Programme for Government 2008-2011
09 January 2008
Council believes that the Programme for Government (PfG) for Northern Ireland must be underpinned by a vision of reconciliation and transformation for our society. For too many years public policy was framed around the containment of communities as a tool of conflict management leading to a pattern of separation, duplication and social distance. The successful establishment of an inter-community devolved government presents a new opportunity for our Executive to develop its own plan for a reconciled society. More details
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Building a Better Future - Draft Programme for Government
17 December 2007
To download Draft Programme for Government More details
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Football for All 2007 Round Up
17 December 2007
Football For All 2007 Round Up by Football For All Ambassador, Radio, TV Star and The Green and White Army’s Favourite Son, Colin Murray: “On being asked to write a short piece as Football For All (FFA) Ambassador, looking back at the year that was, I asked for a list of all events and award winners. The emails came thick and fast… our Inaugural FFA Awards night, the FFA Conference, the IFA Anti-Racist month, the World Untied Consultation, the Unity Cup, the winning of the MAMA award in Dublin and so on and so on. More details
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CRC is seeking to appoint a new Chair
05 December 2007
The Community Relations Council (CRC), a sponsored body of the Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, is seeking to appoint a new Council Chair from the 1 April 2008 for a three year period. More details
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New CRC Council Members
28 November 2007
The Community Relations Council today announces the names of 10 new additional Council members who will be joining the existing members of its Board. More details
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From Truce to Transformation
27 November 2007
Duncan Morrow's and John Paul Lederach's speeches at Live Issues V conference 23rd November 2007. More details
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Annual Live Issues Conference
23 November 2007
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CRCs Annual Report 06-07 - Moving Forward - Steps Beyond Division
23 November 2007
CRCs new Annual Report 2006 - 2007 available to download. More details
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Exploring how we might deal with the Legacy of the Past
16 November 2007
With a presentation from Healing Through Remembering. This event will examine the questions posed by the Eames/Bradley consultation group and is for groups working with victims and survivors of the Troubles. More details
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Hearing the Voices
06 November 2007
Sharing perspectives in the victim survivor sector. More details
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Dungannon Outreach & Conference Centre
05 November 2007
The Councils Dungannon Centre which are situated within the grounds of the Linen Green Centre, is an excellent meeting place for groups in and around the Mid-Ulster area. More details
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Football for All comes runner up in Volunteer Category at Wembley Awards
05 November 2007
Taken from Irish Football Association Press Release More details
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New Posters in Resource Centre
30 October 2007
New anti sectarian posters available More details
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Snapshot Issue 2
26 October 2007
A feedback bulletin of project activity funded under Measure 2:1 grant aid for the period of January to June 2007 is now on the website. More details
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Trauma Recovery Network Conference & AGM
15 October 2007
Dealing with the Past: Truth Recovery, Reconciliation and Therapy What’s the Connection? More details
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Football for All
08 October 2007
A round up of news from the IFA Community Relations Programme More details
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Victims & Survivors Development and Befriending Schemes
04 October 2007
Closing date for these schemes is 5pm on 14th December 2007. More details
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An Ethic for Enemies
25 September 2007
Acknowledgement, Apology and Remembrance after Conflict Speaker: Donald W Shriver Jr Tuesday 16 October More details
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CRC Media Commission
10 September 2007
My Day (working title) The Community Relations Council wishes to commission a series of short films (4-5 minutes duration) shot on digital video format (DigiBeta, DV Cam) focussing on the daily life of a variety of young people, aged between 12 and 16, from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds, who are now living in Northern Ireland. Each film will cover similar interests and events in each person’s life, overall detailing both similarities and differences. The series should consist of at least 10 films, and should represent a spread of locations and cultural and linguistic diversity as currently relevant in Northern Ireland. More details
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Core Funding Scheme for 2008 now open
03 September 2007
Applications are invited for our Core Funding scheme. Renewal applications must be in for 26th October 2007 and the deadline for new applications is 30th November 2007. More details
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Out of Darkness, 40 years of Northern Irish Press Photography
10 August 2007
8th August through to 19th September 2007 The Out of Darkness, 40 years of Northern Irish Press Photography exhibition is back by popular demand. Do not miss the opportunity to visit this truly historic exhibition surveying forty years of the Northern Irish Press Photographers Association. More details
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A Date for your Diary!
10 August 2007
THE COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCILS ANNUAL LIVE ISSUES CONFERENCE 23rd November 2007 More details
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“BELFAST MELA 2007” International Summer Celebration
07 August 2007
26th August 2007 Botanic Gardens 12 noon – 6pm More details
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Is Gender part of Good Relations?
11 July 2007
Addressing the gender dimension within 'A Shared Future' framework More details
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Community Relations Council Consultation on outcome of Section 75 equality screening and draft Disability Action Plan
03 July 2007
As a designated public authority under Section 75 and Schedule 9 of the NI Act 1998, The Community Relations Council produced an Equality Scheme in 2001. In this Scheme the Council made a commitment to meet all its statutory obligations to promote equality of opportunity and good relations. More details
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Draft CRC Disability Action Plan - for consultation
28 June 2007
You can access the plan by following the link below and contact us via the homepage of the website. More details
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Changes to the CR/CD and Victim/Survivor Grant Schemes Application Process.
27 June 2007
The CR/CD and Victim/Survivor Grant Schemes will be closed to new applications from 12pm Friday 14th Dec 2007. More details
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Rhythm in the City & Belfast Drums - 2 day free music festival
27 June 2007
Clarendon Dock, Belfast Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July (11am – 6pm) More details
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North Belfast community leaders launch a major awareness raising campaign
21 June 2007
Pioneered by the North Belfast Interface Monitoring Group the initiative will distribute 20,000 leaflets and posters across schools, youth clubs and local communities to highlight the dangers and risks, particularly among young people, associated with summer rioting at interfaces. More details
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Day of Private Reflection - 21st June
12 June 2007
Healing Through Remembering have suggested that 21st June be a Day of Private Reflection, “to acknowledge the deep hurt and pain caused by the conflict in and about Northern Ireland . . .” More details
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A Shared Future of Race Relations: from Europe to Northern Ireland
12 June 2007
Seminar 1 European Integration Policy and Practice: Principles, Models and Methods Monday 2nd July 2007 More details
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CRC News - No 49
11 June 2007
Community Relations Week edition More details
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Healers of the Past
23 May 2007
The Role and Needs of Professional and Lay Helpers in Northern Ireland (Post Conflict) More details
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Live Issues IV Conference Report
23 May 2007
We hope that this conference report will provide a valuable record of the learning that took place on the day and provide a useful reference for transforming this learning into practical implementation. More details
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Interim Strategic Plan 2007-2010
11 May 2007
To view CRC's Interim Strategic Plan for 2007-2010 click the link below. More details
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UEFA announce that the Brussels International Supporters Award 2006 is presented to Northern Irish supporters
10 May 2007
This year, the international jury has identified a particularly interesting initiative taken by the Northern Irish supporters who, through football, have made their contribution to tackling sectarianism in Northern Ireland, which has long been torn apart by the Troubles. More details
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Glentoran and Cliftonville Stars Unite with Fans Against Bigotry
01 May 2007
Cliftonville’s Manager Eddie Patterson, Cliftonville Star Declan O’Hara, Glentoran Professional Player’s Philip Simpson and Gary Browne joined Fans and Community Workers in North Belfast on Monday at Cliftonville’s stadium, Solitude, to make a stand against bigotry to launch the Northern Ireland Community Relation’s Council’s “Week of Action”, April 30 to May 6. More details
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"Traumatised by Peace?" Have your say.
26 April 2007
Roundtable panel discussion and debate on Dr Chris Gilligan's critique. More details
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Talking & Taking Part in Co Fermanagh
18 April 2007
Talking about the issues that matter… … farming, health, rural transport, roads, policing. More details
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Transformation to a Shared Society
28 March 2007
The Community Relations Council’s Policy Development Programme is holding its Annual Conference on Tuesday 1st May 2007 in the Stormont Hotel, Belfast. The theme of the conference this year is Transformation to a Shared Society. Our keynote speaker is Saso Klekovski, founding member and executive director of one of Macedonia's largest not for profit foundations, the Macedonian Center for International Cooperation (MCIC). More details
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Irish FA and University of Ulster put on World Class Football For All Conference Addressing the Issues of Racism and Sectarianis
22 March 2007
As part of the Irish Football Association’s Anti-Racism Month in March their Community Relations Department and the University of Ulster’s School of Sport Studies have combined forces to bring a world class Football For All anti-racism and anti-sectarian conference to the University of Ulster, at Jordanstown, on Friday 30 March from 9.30am-4pm, and admission is free! More details
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Societies In Transition: Policing For The People
16 March 2007
Coiste na nIarchimí in Partnership with the Belfast Film Festival presents Societies In Transition: Policing For The People More details
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Respect Week
07 March 2007
The Greater New Lodge CEP is organising a special week of events in the area entitled ‘Respect Week’. The Respect Week will run from Monday March 12th – Friday March 16th. There will be a focus on a wide range of important social issues touching on various subjects including race, sectarianism, age and gender, disability, human rights, the effects of conflict and the physical environment. More details
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Football for all Awards
27 February 2007
Neil Lennon and Colin Murray Praise IFA’s First Ever Football For All Awards Night More details
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IFA Promote Football For All as Integral Part of Coach Education
27 February 2007
IFA Director of Coaching, Roy Millar, today stated the IFA’s Coach Education Programme is committed to the promotion of Good Relations and challenges Coaches in Northern Ireland to think of the role they can play to challenge bigotry in all its forms More details
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A Bollywood for Belfast
27 February 2007
A Tinderbox outreach production in association with ArtsEkta More details
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Intercultural & Anti-Racism Week 19 - 25 March 07
21 February 2007
19-25 March is Intercultural & Anti-Racism Week in Ireland North and South. The week is built around and includes the United Nations designated International Day Against Racial Discrimination (March 21). More details
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Racism … the new sectarianism?
20 February 2007
Tuesday 6th March 2007 Racism … the new sectarianism? Eamonn McCann: Community Activist and journalist Daniel Holder: Project Manager of ANIMATE (Action Now to Integrate Minority Access to Equality) More details
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“Jesus in our Hearts”, with speakers from Muslim and Christian traditions.
20 February 2007
Members and friends of the Northern Ireland Inter-Faith Forum are advised of an interesting inter-faith event organised by the Turkish Muslim organisation NI-TECA in association with the Irish School of Ecumenics (ISE). More details
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Victim/Survivor Groups Development Officer
15 February 2007
Council requires Development Officer for Victims/Survivors Groups More details
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A Hierarchyof Values. A Critical Retrospective on John Hewitt
13 February 2007
A lecture by Gerald Dawe Thursday 15th February The Linen Hall Library, 7.30pm, Admission Free More details
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Victims & Survivors Development Grant Scheme now open
12 February 2007
Victims & Survivors Development Grant Scheme is open to receive applications from prospective applicant groups from 12 February 2007. All funding awards will be made from 1 April 2007 (new financial year). More details
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Interim Victims Commissioner's Report & Executive Summary
12 February 2007
People who have suffered as a result of the violent conflict in Northern Ireland are attempting to address a legacy of almost forty years of conflict. Realistically, it must be accepted that the road back to normality will take a long time for us all, but particularly for the many victims and survivors of the Troubles. It is neither fair nor accurate to measure the cost of the Troubles in purely financial terms whether it be funding or service provision. The real cost needs to be considered within the context of human suffering and the physical, emotional and psychological trauma inflicted on individuals and society as a whole. More details
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A Shared Future for Education: Lessons to be Learned
08 February 2007
THE IRISH ASSOCIATION for cultural, economic and social relations In a context of rapid social, economic and political change in NI, this seminar provides an opportunity to examine recommendations of the report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education and discuss the challenges with teachers, professors, organisers of education and representatives from political parties. The focus is on the future. More details
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Community Relations Week 2007 - 30 April- 6 May
06 February 2007
Community Relations Week has been a regular feature in the Northern Ireland calendar since 2003. This year the theme is ‘Transformation to a Shared Society’. More details
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Small Grant Scheme accepting applications from 12 February 2007
02 February 2007
The Community Relations & Cultural Diversity Grants Development Scheme is open to receive applications from prospective applicant groups from 12 February 2007. All funding awards will be made from 1 April 2007 (new financial year). More details
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Community Relations Award
02 February 2007
The Community Relations Council invites nominations for its 2007 Award for exceptional contribution to inter-community relations. More details
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Notification of Consultation Process
01 February 2007
The consultation on EU Programme for Peace and Reconciliation 2007 – 2013- (PEACE III) for Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland and the Equality Impact Assessment of the Draft Operational Programme is now open. The consultation will finish on 4 April 2007. More details
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Holocaust Memorial Day 27.1.07
26 January 2007
Many events are taking place all round the UK and elsewhere this weekend in relation to the annual Holocaust Memorial Day. More details
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Schools for the Future: Funding, Strategy, Sharing
24 January 2007
The report of the Independent Strategic Review of Education 'The Bain Report' which was published in December 2006. More details
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Appointment of New Council Members
24 January 2007
The Community Relations Council (CRC), is a sponsored body of Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister. CRC is seeking to appoint six members to the Council from 1 April 2007 and to create a pool of eligible candidates, from which to appoint further members from 1 November 2007. More details
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Grassroots leadership in the Unionists/Protestant community…withered or blooming
19 January 2007
With the death of David Ervine, some observers have commented that leadership in the Protestant / unionist / loyalist community is facing one of its toughest challenges yet. Last November, a Beyond the Box seminar addressed this issue under the title: ‘Where there is no vision…leadership in the Protestant/Unionist community’. At this seminar, David Ervine and Liam Clarke questioned the vision behind and the nature of political leadership in the Protestant/Unionist community. These are hard questions that need to be addressed if Northern Ireland is to move forward. Yet, leadership is not the privilege of the political elites. It is exercised in different ways at every level of our society and community life in Northern Ireland. Community leadership has a powerful influence in shaping the nature of cross-community relations. It is a vital part of wellbeing. More details
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Racism - the new sectarianism?
19 January 2007
For all those people who want to look at the subject of racism without swelling the coffers of Channel 4 and Big Brother … there is an alternative! More details
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It's onwards and upwards for IFA's 'Football for All' Drive
18 January 2007
Northern Ireland international football Manager, Lawrie Sanchez, today highlighted the Irish Football Association’s drive in 2007 to promote a philosophy of Football For All throughout the sport of football in Northern Ireland More details
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Conflict Resolution Training - 2007 Incore International Summer School
16 January 2007
The Annual INCORE Summer School is an intensive week of discussion, reflection, learning and networking, facilitated by leading academics and practitioners. The courses reflect the state of the art in conflict resolution thinking and practice, bringing people involved in conflict management together to enhance their practice and to avail of cutting-edge learning. More details
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Irish FA Lead University Workshop Challenging Sectarianism and Racism
12 January 2007
Irish Football Association (IFA), Head of Community Relations, Michael Boyd, was invited by the University of Ulster to run a workshop on “Challenging Sectarianism and Racism in Sport” at a Contemporary Issues and Education Seminar at their Coleraine campus on Thursday 11 January. More details
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CRC News - No 48
08 December 2006
In this issue Challenge for a shared future Mixed Housing - Shared Living More details
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Peaceline Panorama
22 November 2006
Photographer Frankie Quinn began documenting life on the city’s peacelines over a decade ago, and published his most striking work in his book, Interface Images. Over the last three years Quinn has revisited his expedition, taking over 800 images on an exhaustive tour of Belfast’s most divided areas. The results will be on display in an exhibition entitled Peaceline Panorama. More details
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Explore - 2007 Application
21 November 2006
Each year the Spririt of Enniskillen through the Explore programmes supports 50 young people, aged 16 - 19, to broaden their awareness and understanding by travelling to other countries... More details
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Belfast Interface Communities: Building A Shared Future
08 November 2006
Belfast Interface Project and the Community Relations Council would like to invite you to our joint conference: 'Belfast Interface Communities: Building A Shared Future', which will be held on Wednesday 8th November 2006 More details
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Identity & Politics Seminar
30 October 2006
The Irish Association for cultural, economic and social relations Identity & Politics Seminar Thursday 9th November 2006 4pm – 8pm Linenhall Library, Belfast More details
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Live Issues IV Conference
25 October 2006
The Councils annual Live Issues Conference will take place on the 23rd November at the Ramada Hotel Belfast. The theme for this year’s conference will be “Are we fit for the future?” The keynote address will be delivered by Dr Mari Fitzduff (former CEO of the Community Relations Council). More details
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Stepping Out
11 October 2006
A Resource for Diversity and Inclusion More details
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Human Rights – Agenda for change
04 October 2006
Unique opportunity for voluntary and community organisations, 17/18 October Frustrated by the lack of improvement in the lives of many disadvantaged and vulnerable people in Northern Ireland? Interested in finding out more about how a human rights approach can help with your work? Then you will enjoy the two day training programme on Tuesday 17 October and Wednesday 18 October, at NICVA and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission. More details
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Voluntary Action & Community Relations in NI
02 October 2006
New research on the voluntary and community sector in a divided society is launched. More details
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Media Commission 2006-2007
02 October 2006
The Community Relations Council wishes to commission a series of short films (4-5 minutes duration) shot on digital video format (DigiBeta, DV Cam) focussing on the daily life of a variety of primary school age children from different cultural and ethnic backgrounds who are now living in Northern Ireland. Each film will cover the same events in each child’s life, overall detailing both similarities and differences. The series should consist of at least 10 films. More details
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ArtsEkta - cultural bonding through arts
04 September 2006
Ekta (which means bonding in the Indian language) is the first arts-based organisation to provide a unique display of Indian and other ethnic arts within the North and South of Ireland. More details
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Victims & Survivors Conference 2006 - "What's Next?"
10 August 2006
23rd - 24th October 2006, Radisson Roe, Limavady More details
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Core Funding Programme open for applications
07 August 2006
The Community Relations Council invites applications to its Core Funding Programme. This programme contributes towards the salary and running costs of a number of organisations which are considered of strategic importance in promoting community relations or cultural diversity work in Northern Ireland. More details
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Peace II Extension Programme Measure 2.1 - Reconciliation for Sustainable Peace (Outward and Forward Looking Region)
04 July 2006
CRC wishes to invite grant aid applications from organisations interested in developing and delivering peace-building and reconciliation projects under the theme of Northern Ireland as an Outward and Forward Looking Region. More details
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Measure 2.1 – Reconciliation for Sustainable Peace - Research Funding
26 June 2006
The Community Relations Council wishes to invite grant aid applications for research that is focused on promoting innovative peace-building practice and learning trans-nationally. Research projects funded under Measure 2.1 will present a number of policy recommendations and/or guidelines which may address aspects of community relations practice and policy requiring further development. More details
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Summer of Cultures
22 June 2006
This summer, Enniskillen Castle Museums are hosting a series of events to celebrate the variety of cultures within County Fermanagh. These events coincide with the summer exhibition entitled ‘Our people Our Times’ which includes stories and objects from people of different cultural backgrounds who have settled in and around Fermanagh. A programme of special events such as food tastings, dance workshops, traditional arts and crafts, music, and myths, legends & tales will be held throughout the summer culminating in the super annual Family Fun Day on Bank Holiday 28 August. More details
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Migrations
16 June 2006
Belfast Exposed Various Artists 16 June to 25 August Opening Date 15 June, 7-9pm. All Welcome More details
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Our People Our Times
16 June 2006
Fermanagh Museum An exhibition exploring the emigration from and the immigration to Ireland/Northern Ireland from the earliest times to the present day. More details
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CRC News - No 47
01 June 2006
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Educators for Change Community Relations Residential
02 May 2006
Developed by university students, this residential aims to provide an opportunity for educators (prospective or current teachers and youth workers) to meet and explore Community Relations issues and gain an enhanced understanding of EDI principles. More details
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CRC Policy Conference 'Sharing over Separation'
10 April 2006
The conference will examine the current status of 'A Shared Future' and recommend actions for implementation by government. More details
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A Shared Future - Tackling Sectarianism and Racism, the Political Challenge
04 April 2006
This conference will explore the problems of sectarianism and racism in Ireland and look at positive practical ways in which we can build a shared future. More details
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Peace II Extension Programme Measure 2.1 - Reconciliation For Sustainable Peace (Project Funding) Extension
14 March 2006
CRC wishes to invite grant aid applications from organisations interested in developing and delivering peace-building and reconciliation projects engaging minority ethnic communities* and projects supporting peace-building efforts in interface areas on an inter-community basis** across Northern Ireland. More details
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Who Cares for the Carers?
01 March 2006
Victims and Survivors groups heard today of a cash boost of half a million pounds (£0.5 million) to support their befriending work. More details
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A Shared Future Conference
21 February 2006
Rural Community Network, A Shared Future Conference, 24 March 2006, Glenavon Hotel, 9.30am to 1pm This conference is taking place during Rural Life Week which runs from the 20th to 26th March 2006. More details
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Achieving Effective Neighbourhood Regeneration
02 February 2006
How Can We Integrate the Social and the Physical? How Best Do We Deliver Integrated Partnerships? What Changes Are Needed Following RPA? Friday 24 March 2006 Stormont Hotel, Belfast More details
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Women into Politics International Conference
02 February 2006
New Perspectives offers participants the opportunity to meet some remarkable women from Ireland, the UK and around the world. More details
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CRC News - No 46
02 February 2006
In this issue: Derry/Londonderry - a tale of two cities? Lessons from Rwanda Incomers in Northern Ireland European Peace Programme Awards More details
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Report of Policy Development Conference June 2005
01 February 2006
A Shared Future: from consultation to action More details
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Conflict Resolution Training - 2006 INCORE International Summer School
24 January 2006
The Annual INCORE Summer School is an intensive week of discussion, reflection, learning and networking, facilitated by leading academics and practitioners. The courses reflect the state of the art in conflict resolution thinking and practice, bringing people involved in conflict management together to enhance their practice and to avail of cutting-edge learning. More details
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Major conference: "What Shared Futures? – Local & European challenges in diversity & conflict management"
24 January 2006
The University of Ulster's INCORE research centre is arranging a major conference on 23-24 March at the Radisson Hotel in Limavady, Northern Ireland, through one of its constituent units the Northern Ireland Centre for European Co-operation (NICEC). More details
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Facilitative Leadership ®
24 January 2006
This is the WEA's latest run of Interaction Associates Facilitative Leadership® workshop. Facilitative Leadership® is built around seven key leadership practices. More details
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Youth Participation in the Democratic Process
20 January 2006
The Electoral Commission commissioned this research in October 2004. The research aimed to explore and measure the attitudes and behaviour of young people aged 16-24 towards participation in democratic processes generally including electoral registration and voting in elections. More details
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Training
20 January 2006
3 One Day Training Seminars for Charities, Voluntary and Community Groups and Churches, in Lisburn, March/April 2006 More details
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Annual Report 2004 - 2005
22 November 2005
A review of the Council's year and grants awarded is now available to download from our document library. More details
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JEFF ROOKER VISITS COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL
27 October 2005
Jeff Rooker, Minister with responsibility for community relations issues, has praised the important work of the Northern Ireland Community Relations Council (CRC) and emphasised the importance of promoting sharing over separation. More details
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Community Relations Research Awards 2005
04 October 2005
The Community Relations Council’s Community Relations Research Awards Scheme aims to support a number of new research projects into identified areas/themes of Community Relations & Cultural Diversity work each year. More details
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Peace II funded project Sarah Moves on gets award
06 September 2005
“Sarah Moves On”, a children’s drama, produced by Westway Film Productions of Derry for Channel 4 and N.I. Community Relations Council, is one of this year’s winners of a Clarion Award. More details
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Our People Our Times
06 September 2005
This exhibition, which looks at the history of Northern Ireland's cultural diversity continues until Spring 2007. It is in the Ulster Museum in Belfast until 2nd January, 2006. More details
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Core Funding
19 August 2005
The Core Funding scheme has now re-opened. More details
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CRC News
15 August 2005
The new edition of CRC News is now available. To download a copy click here. More details
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CRC support for Summer Diversionary Activities
31 July 2005
Over the past number of years the Council, through its small grants scheme has supported a number of initiatives with the principle aim of reducing community tensions and the potential for conflict within interface areas during the summer months. Following on from the successful projects that the Council has supported over the past 2 years it has been agreed that the CR/CD Grants Development Scheme will again be open to applications for diversionary based work during the summer period of 2005. More details
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Shared Future Published
31 May 2005
The Shared Future Document has now been published by Government. To view the document More details
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Report on "Towards a Shared Society" Conference
01 November 2004
The Conference Report "Towards a Shared Society" has now been published. The Conference took place at the Hilton Hotel in May 2004. To download the report click on the link above More details
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A Taste of the World
03 September 2010
Braid Arts Centre 27th March 5 - 8pm More details
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