FEIC activist arrested in Derry Foyle Ethical Investment Campaign activist Jim Keys was
arrested in Derry during a protest at Raytheon’s plant there on 8th August and
was charged with criminal damage. The arrest was over Jim using spray paint to
touch up a Black Shamrock on the ground. Next protest at Raytheon; Friday 12th
September (Science Park, Buncrana Road) at 5 pm – bring your chalk! See
interview with Jim in the e-mail and web editions of this issue of Nonviolent
News and also Indymedia article, photos and discussion at http://www.indymedia.ie/article/88643
TIDES Since its foundation in 2000, TIDES has developed an
extensive programme and project portfolio across the voluntary and public
sectors in Northern Ireland. This work includes Training of Trainers Programme
in Conflict Management and Community Relations, Community Mediation, Diversity
Training, Labour Mobility, Civic Leadership Training and Equality and Good
Relations training. Internationally TIDES has ongoing Conflict Management
programmes through the Dialogue for Peaceful Change programme [DPC] in Zimbabwe, Kenya, Pakistan, USA and Canada.Our Staff Team currently consists of six Full –time
Trainers, one full-time Administrator, one Programme Intern, one Administrative
Intern and four Associate Trainers.
TIDES is committed to working where ever
possible through collaborative partnerships. We believe that the impact and
long-term sustainability of our work is deeply enhanced by the synergy our
partnering relationships bring. We currently have ongoing programme partnerships
with the Multi-cultural Resource Centre, Oikos [Netherlands], Bytes,
Springboard, and Aurion [eLearning systems].Northern Ireland Programmes include :
As a National Training Centre for both NIOCN and NOCN
accredited Training programmes we offer a wide range of programmes to both
the Community, Voluntary and Public Sectors including Conflict management,
Good Relations, Diversity, Labour Mobility, Advanced Group Work and
Contentious Issues.
We provide extensive consultancy and training services
across Northern Ireland within the Community, Voluntary and Public sectors
on capacity building on organisational management, conflict management
diversity and good relations. Over this last year we have worked with
Craigavon, Coleraine and Ballymoney Councils, Extern, PSNI, DARD and
Translink
As part of our commitment to innovative programme design,
we have developed through our partnership with Aurion eLearning diversity
programmes with the N.I. Civil Service and Disability Action.
The roots of all our work lies in our commitment to build
and support capacity building and leadership development within the
community sector. Over the last year we have continued to work closely
with a range of community based organisations including Bytes,
Springboard, 18-25 Project, New Border Action and Parkside Community
Association.
We provide a range of Monitoring and Evaluation services,
which include programme and community auditing, M and E design and
implementation.
White poppies for a culture of peace
Symbols are important and especially so around the time for
remembrance in this part of the world for those killed in wars. The Peace Pledge
Union sells white poppies and other educational resources, both interactive CDs
and printed materials, which may help you to remember without forgetting the
need to build a culture of peace and avoid the culture of war. Poppies are
available in varying amounts – a pack of 10 would work out at £10 include
postage and packing within UK postal area.
See http://www.ppu.org.uk/sales or the
leaflet enclosed for most people receiving the paper edition of Nonviolent
News. PPU, PeaceWorks, 1 Peace Passage, London N7 0BT, ph. 020 7424 9444, or
e-mail mail@ppu.org.uk
MNI Training in conflict and mediation Open access training events coming up from Mediation
Northern Ireland include:
1) Handling Life’s Conflicts (2 days) including
understanding, self awareness and strategies, venues Newry, October 8th &
9th, 15th & 16th – 4 evening sessions; Belfast, January 21st & 22nd –
2 day sessions. Fee £260.
2) Foundation Training in Mediation (6 days
accredited) including types and functions of mediation, mediation process and
the skills required, conflict analysis tools, venue Belfast, March 4th &
5th, 12th, 19th, 26th & April 2nd – (6 day sessions), fee £780 inclusive.
3) Group Mediation Skills (6 days accredited) including reflection on previous
mediation practice, group dynamics and systems theories, large group conflict
analysis tools and intervention techniques, opportunities for skills practice,
Belfast – May 6th & 7th, 13th & 14th, 20th & 21st – (6 day
sessions), fee £895 inclusive. Mediation Northern Ireland also provides
tailored training to meet individual needs of groups or organisations.
More
information at http://www.mediationnorthernireland.org/d8_trainingandlearning.htm or contact MNI, 83 University StreetBelfast BT7 1HP, phone 028 – 90438614, e-mail training@mediationnorthernireland.org While it may be too late to attend, MNI is organising a
Local Governance Dissemination Event and Launch of Good Practice Guide on the
afternoon of Tuesday 9th September. The Local Governance Project involves a
process of civic dialogue to assist District councils and other local
authorities in their promotion of Good Relations and the resolution of local
conflicts. Contact Denise Hughes or Robert Colwell, phone as above or denise@mediationnorthernireland.org and robert@mediationnorthernireland.org
Afri Hedge School The Afri Hedge School will take place in Erris, Co. Mayo,
25th and 26th October, 2008. Further information in next edition. Afri, 134 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7, phone 01 - 882 7563/7581 and e-mail afri@iol.ie
Let’s start an arms company!
This is a lunchtime seminar, Thursday 18th September 2008,
1pm – 2.30pm, at The Junction, Derry/Londonderry, lunch provided, everyone
welcome, run in association with Afri and Children in Crossfire. Sister Barbara
Raftery talks about her experiences of setting up an after schools arms
company, the accessibility of arms brokerage and the impact that a group of
young people can have on policy on the arms trade. Please contact Helen at
Children in Crossfire on 028 - 71 278958 or e-mail helen.henderson@childrenincrossfire.org for more information.
Peace wails walls
Regrettable necessity or avoidable obstacle, ‘peace’ walls
have been a feature of life in Northern Ireland for a long time and show no
sign of going away, certainly not of their own accord. Tony Macaulay has
written a valuable paper exploring complexities and possibilities including a
5-stage process for removing them. It is available at http://www.macaulayassociates.co.uk (click on ‘Peace Walls Discussion Paper’ on home page) or e-mail tony@macaulayassociates.co.uk
Slow is Beautiful
This is a residential weekend at Drumalis Retreat Centre,
Larne, from Friday evening 14th November until Sunday 16th November, to explore
the ideas of "slow" - slow places, slow cities, slow design.. Further
details and booking form available at http://www.drumalis.co.uk/SlowisBeautiful.htm or phone 028 – 28272196/28276455. Cost is £70 residential, £50 non-residential,
attendance only for the main day - Saturday - is possible, at a reduced charge
of £25.
TIDAL TIDAL (Teachers in Development and Learning) is an OCN
accredited course for post primary school teachers, to develop the confidence
and skills of teachers using creative and participative methodologies,
exploring values and incorporating a global dimension into teaching. This
year’s course is part of a bigger 3 year project (8 Good Reasons) to promote
active citizenship and promote understanding of issues relating to equality and
social justice locally and globally, using creative media such as theatre as a
tool for social change. The course will be run over 4 days- beginning 9th and
10th October (residential), followed by a day on 4th November and a day on 2nd
December. We have funding to provide for substitute cover and travel expenses.
Further details: Gráinne O'Neill, Global Education Project Worker, Children in
Crossfire, 2 St Joseph's Avenue, Derry BT48 6TH, ph 028 (048 from Republic) -
71 278948.
Belarusian ban on Chernobyl children’s holidays and
treatment
At the start of September the government of Belarus banned ‘Chernobyl children’ leaving the country for medical care or holidays, following the
refusal of a teenage girl to return home from a holiday in the USA. Chernobyl Children's Project International alone has brought 17,000 children to Ireland for treatment and recuperation since 1991 and is pressing hard for the ban to be
overturned. Chernobyl Children's Project International, Ballycurreen Industrial
Estate, Kinsale Road, Cork, ph 021 431 2999, web http://www.chernobyl-international.com
International Days of Peace and Non-violence
Springboard
is marking UN International Day of Peace with a Peace Day Concert in Belfast, from 1- 7 pm at the Oh Yeah Music Centre, Cathedral Quarter, Gordon Street – see http://www.globalpeacebuilders.org for details.
Pax Christi International has urged people to join with
the World Council of Churches and others marking the day as an
International Day of Prayer for Peace – see
http://www.overcomingviolence.org and http://www.worldpeace.org/peaceday.html
INNATE is marking UN International Day of Non-violence,
2nd October, with street theatre and a nonviolence training in Belfast, and INNATE’s Eco-nonviolence training takes place at Kilcranny House, Coleraine on
3rd and 4th October (see Nonviolent News 160) – this will be looking at
nonviolent campaigning on environmental issues.
Cultivate Living and Learning Centre
As always with the aim “to respond to energy vulnerability
and climate change by providing access to the knowledge and tools to cultivate
sustainable lifestyles and resilient communities”, Cultivate has many really
useful courses coming up including basic domestic energy auditing, introduction
to low cost design and construction, and skilling up for Powerdown. See http://www.cultivate.ie and their e-mail
newsletter carries others’ news as well. Cultivate, 15-19 Essex St. West, Temple Bar, Dublin 8, ph 01 - 674 5773.
Judicial diversity – Strategies for change
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties and the Centre for Criminal
Justice and Human Rights at UCC have an evening seminar from 6 – 8 pm on
Thursday 18th September on this theme at the Atrium, Law Library, Distillery
Building, Church Street, Dublin 7. Speakers are Baroness Usha Prashar, chair of
the UK’s Judicial Appointments Commission, Kate Malleson and Dermot Feenan. If
you want to attend contact Joanne Garvey, ICCL Administrator, by Monday 15th
September, ph 01 – 799 4504, e-mail info@iccl.ie and website http://www.iccl.ie
NIEL
In Northern Ireland, NIEL is the networking and forum body
for organisations interested in the environment. It represents 52 full members
(voluntary organisations) and 54 associate members (statutory organisations,
companies or individuals). ‘NIEL News’ (monthly) provides comprehensive
listings of news and events for members. NIEL, 89 Loopland Drive, Belfast, BT6 9DW, ph 028 9045 5770, e-mail info@nienvironmentlink.org and web http://www.nienvironmentlink.orgDeadline for next issue: 1st October.
INNATE networking group meets next at 7pm on Wednesday 17th
September – contact us for details, all welcome.
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