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In this edition...
Articles, Videos and Notices:
1) Gaelic Photos
2) Iomairtean na Gàidhlig - Upcoming programs
3) Gaelic License plates
Gaelic Classes, Workshops, Immersions, and Groups:
1) Christmas Island
2) Scotsville
3) North Shore
4) Red Islands
5) New Glasgow
6) Mabou - playgroup
7) Annapolis Valley
8) Boisdale
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Dances and Ceilidhs:
1) Maryvale
2) West Mabou
3) Halifax
Special Talks/Events/Notices:
1) Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society
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ARTICLES, VIDEOS AND NOTICES
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Gaelic Photos
Comhairle na Gàidhlig/The Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia is looking for photos/videos of Gaelic Events in NS.
If you have any photos or videos that you would like to share with the NS Gaelic Community, please email them to comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com. If possible, please identify who is in the photo and where the event happened.
Tapadh leibh!
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Iomairtean na Gàidhlig - Upcoming programs
Please see below information and deadline for submission for two Office of Gaelic Affairs’ programs. Information on these programs and more is found on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/gaelicaffairs/
Dian-oideas na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Intensive Immersion
Dian-oideas na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Intensive Immersion (A Gaelic Cultural Activities Support4Culture Initiative) is a program designed for organizations that support Gaelic language learning through the Gàidhlig aig Baile (Gaelic in Community) method which is focused on bringing students to speaking and understanding Gaelic language by conducting everyday activities, games and conversation in a total Gaelic language immersion environment, recreating the way a child learns their first language. Delivered by highly fluent instructor(s), activities are carried out with the help of non-verbal communication, props and repetition.
https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/documents/dian-oideas-na-gaidhlig-gaelic-intensive-immersion_guidelines_02-10-2019-english.pdf
https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/documents/dian-oideas-na-gaidhlig-gaelic-intensive-immersion_guidelines_02-10-2019-english.pdf
November 15, 2019 is the deadline for submissions.
Gaelic Language Bursary (Scotland)
In an effort to support Gaelic language acquisition and use in 2011 the Scottish Government, via funding from Bòrd na Gàidhlig established a Gaelic language bursary program. This is the link to the form to submit an expression of interest https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/documents/gaelic-language-bursary-scotland-expression-of-interest.pdf
Administered by the Office of Gaelic Affairs, this bursary program is designed to support Nova Scotia, Canada based Gaelic language learners with travel, meals and accommodation costs in Scotland while working on acquiring and using Gaelic language and further experiencing its cultural expression.
November 15, 2019 is the deadline for submissions.
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Gaelic License plates - Gàidheal air Adhart program
Have you got your Gaelic license plate yet? It's wonderful to see so many on vehicles around the province and we're thankful to be able to help 100% of the money raised go directly into projects and programs relating to Gaelic language and culture in Nova Scotia. Keep an eye out for Gàidheil air Adhart program details and deadlines in the new year!
Thank you to Iomairtean na Gàidhlig / Gaelic Affairs for all their work and support in bringing this program to a reality.
Give a friendly wave if you see one driving around and get yours today at Service Nova Scotia locations (the additional $50 donation goes directly to the Gaidheil air Adhart fund)
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GAELIC GROUPS, CLASSES, IMMERSIONS, AND WORKSHOPS END
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CHRISTMAS ISLAND- Tuesdays
Féis an Eilein is offering Gaelic Classes on Tuesdays, starting November 5th-December 3. Level 1 with Amber Buchanan from 6:30-8pm and Level 2 with Stacey MacLean 7:30-9pm. Gaidhlig aig Baile method, meaning no reading or writing; all oral repetition and fun! Students are free and adults $25 for five weeks. All ages welcome. Located at the Christmas Island Firehall. Come check it out!
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SCOTSVILLE- Mondays and Thursdays
Gaelic Classes/ Fall 2019
Beginner 2/ Intermediate
Mondays 6:30- 9:30, beginning Nov. 4
Scotsville School of Crafts*
Conversational
Thursdays, 6:30- 9:30, beginning Nov. 7
Scotsville School of Crafts*
45$ for 6 weeks of classes
* Classes may be moved to a home in the Scotsville area.
To register or for more information please contact caroline_camer@hotmail.com, 258-5768
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NORTH SHORE - Mondays from Oct. 28
Gaelic Classes will be held at 44667 Cabot Trail Rd at Steve and Nona’s house on the North Shore, every Monday morning from 9:30 - 12:30 starting October 28, and will run until next May. We’ll have coffee/tea ready. Classes are free.
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RED ISLANDS - Nov. 9
Gaelic workshop, all levels
Red Islands Fire hall
Saturday, Nov 9
10 - 3, $30
Instructor Stacey MacLean
Bring a lunch, tea is provided.
Contact Cathy to register
ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com
902-561-2430
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NEW GLASGOW - Nov. 30
A Gaelic Workshop with Stacey on November 30, 2019.
Àite nan Gàidheal at 10:00 am sharp…. Please arrive slightly beforehand to enjoy a cup of tea/coffee as you register.
$35 for the day and lunch is, as always, on your own. Tea, coffee, snack provided.
Please come out and support your local Gaelic community so we can continue to provide this service
Please email sobaidh@ns.sympatico.ca to pre-register
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Gaelic Playgroup - MABOU - Mondays
Free Gaelic Playgroups
Monday mornings, 10am-12pm at the Mabou Public Library.
Welcoming families with little ones ages 5 and under. Have fun together in Gaelic!
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Here are some of the adorable “bòcain” that attended playgroup on Monday. In addition to Gaelic playgroup sessions, all of these children have Gaelic in the home as well. Suas leis a' Ghàidhlig!
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ANNAPOLIS VALLEY - Tuesdays
Gaeilge sa Ghleann - Learn to speak Irish Gaelic in the Annapolis Valley!
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BOISDALE - Wednesdays
Come out and enjoy Gaelic conversation and tea at the Boisdale Firehall, every Wednesday morning from 10-11 am
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MARYVALE - Nov. 8
Family round and square dance Friday, Nov 8th at St. Mary's Parish Hall - Hwy 245 Maryvale, Antigonish Co. from 9pm to 12am. Music provided by Kenneth MacKenzie and Guest. Admission: $10. Children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. Tea and Sweets Provided!
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HALIFAX - all ages dance - Nov. 16
The first All Ages Cape Breton Dance of the season is Saturday November 16 from 6pm-9pm at St Agnes Church Hall on the corner of Mumford and Chebucto.
Music provided by Edmund Hayden and Kyle McDonald.
Cape Breton All Ages Dance and Ceilidh
Admission: $7 per person ; Family Rate $20 (Parents, guardians, children); Under 5years of age Free
Canteen; 50/50 draw; Instructional square dancing;
Talent and step-dancing showcase.
Proceeds to help fund annual student bursaries for lessons and workshops to learn music, singing, dancing etc...
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SPECIALTALKS/EVENTS/UPDATES
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Mabou Gaelic and Historical Society - Nov. 17
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