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newsletter from
Comhairle na Gàidhlig
The Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia
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Find out what's happening in the Nova Scotia Gaelic community!
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comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com
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Tapadh leibh!
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In this edition...
Notices:
1) Job - CnG Administrator
2) Job - CnG Summer Student
3) Gàidheil Air Adhart - Deadline Extended
4) Seeking Community Representatives
Gaelic Learning Opportunities
1) Goireasan | Resources
2) Cùrsaichean air Astar - online courses
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Online 'Events':
1) Tunes and Wooden Spoons
2) Is This Cape Breton Quarantine or Wha
3) Cothrom Còmhraidh le Misneachd
Other Updates:
1) Farpais Òrain Ghàidhlig - Ceòlas
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Job Opportunity-Comhairle na Gàidhlig - Administrator
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Obair bho 'n taigh! Employment opportunity!
(Candidate can work remotely)
Comhairle na Gàidhlig is seeking a part-time Administrator
(20 hrs/week) for a one year term.
View full job posting here.
Apply with cover letter & resume to comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com by April 9th, 2020. |
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Comhairle na Gàidhlig - Summer Student
Communications Manager & Office Support (Student)
The Communications Manager will be responsible for further developing the Gaelic Council's new (2019) website. Individual will also support Comhairle na Gàidhlig and community groups in organizing and planning commitments & events and developing a long-term strategic plan. Applicants must have good digital, communication and leadership skills, an ability to work independently and the resources to work remotely. Gaelic cultural skills considered an asset.
Salary is $12.55/hour, 35 hours per week for 14 weeks ending August 28, 2020. All applicants must be current full-time postsecondary students returning to full-time studies in the fall, or current high school students attending post-secondary studies in the fall.
Application Procedure
- Applications must be received by Comhairle na Gàidhlig no later than April 15, 2020.
- Send a resume and cover letter to Comhairle na Gàidhlig - comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com.
- Please ensure you demonstrate in your application how you meet the above qualifications.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Gàidheil Air Adhart - Deadline Extended
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The Gàidheal Air Adhart (Gaels Forward) Program is funded through the sale of Gaelic license plates in Nova Scotia, and distributed by Comhairle na Gàidhlig.
Any individual, group, non-profit or organization based in Nova Scotia may apply. Activities, products or projects that support the preservation and development of Gaelic language and culture throughout Nova Scotia are eligible. Priority will be placed on specific cultural learning efforts.
Full details and application process can be viewed here.
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15
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Seeking Community Representatives
Comhairle na Gàidhlig is seeking community representatives for jurying applications to the Gàidheil air Adhart Special Purpose Fund.
Duties include: reviewing applications received with committee members and adjudicating them according to pre-determined scorecard. Time commitment is estimated at approximately 3 hours in late April.
If interested, please contact us at comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com. Tapadh leibh!
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GAELIC LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES END
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Goireasan Gàidhlig | Gaelic Resources
We're working on compiling a list of online resources for Gaelic language and culture, but we've only just started. Here's what we have so far:
Goireasan Gàidhlig| Gaelic Resources
We'd love to have your input on what to add - there's a lot out there! Please share your favourite online Gaelic resources with us at comhairlenagaidhlig@gmail.com and we'll add them to the list.
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Coming soon! A new course offering from Colaisde na Gàidhlig - Cùrsaichean air Astar, an interactive, online language learning bundle.
There may be a big change in your plans for spring this year, but it doesn't mean your learning has to stop! With members of our staff/instructors Kenneth MacKenzie, Joyce MacDonald, and Colin MacDonald, we're gearing up to offer 3 new Scottish Gaelic language online courses - all interactive, all lighthearted and fun, and all from the comfort and safety of home.
Starting April 21 and running for 10 weeks, we plan to offer intermediate learners options in Gaelic conversation, transcription, and writing practice. Students can register for one or all three options for a more intensive bundle.
More info coming soon so stay tuned. Hope to have you join our online ceilidh!
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There's a lot of great work and creativity happening online right now in light of current circumstances - lots of tunes, songs, steps and more are being shared on social media. Here's a few things you might want to check out to keep you in the céilidh spirit:
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"Tunes and Wooden Spoons"
Bake along with Mary Janet MacDonald live on Facebook every Sunday at 2pm:
https://www.facebook.com/tunesandwoodenspoons/
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"Is This Cape Breton Quarantine or Wha" with Howie MacDonald
Join Howie MacDonald Friday, April 3rd at 7pm for this comedy sketch:
https://www.facebook.com/events/688619051881086/
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Cothrom còmhraidh le Misneachd
'Cothrom bruidhinn ri daoine eile ann an Gàidhlig air feadh Alba (is air feadh an t-saoghail) mun t-suidheachadh anns a bheil sinn beò, agus na dùbhlain a tha romhainn, gus a bhith cumail taic ri chèile.'
Gach Didòmhnaich aig 7f GMT, (3f Atlantic):
https://www.facebook.com/events/500871590609865/
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There's lots more on the go - some musicians are offering online concerts and lessons, so keep an eye out!
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Farpais Òrain Ghàidhlig - Gaelic Song Contest - Ceòlas
From our friends at Ceòlas in South Uist:
Tha mi a’ cur fiosrachadh thugaibh mun fharpais òrain Ghàidhlig a tha Ceòlas a’ ruith gus 25 bliadhna dhen sgoil shamhraidh am-bliadhna.
’S e £250 an duais airgid agus feumaidh òrain a bhith a-staigh air 1 Cèitean, 2020. Tha sinn a’ sireadh òran togarrach aighearrach agus rachadh an t-òran ionnsachadh aig sgoil shamhraidh Cheòlais san Iuchar.
Bhithinn nur comain nam b’ urrainn dhuibh seo a chur air adhart do dhuine sam bith aig am biodh ùidh ann an òran a chur a-steach dhan fharpais. Tha an tuilleadh fiosrachaidh ri fhaighinn air an làraich-lìn an seo: https://www.ceolas.co.uk/gd/2020/01/21/farpais-oran-1-ceitean-2020/
Leis gach dùrachd
Liam Crouse
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I would like to make you aware of a Gaelic song competition that Ceòlas is running to commemmorate our 25th summer school this year.
The cash prize is £250 and submissions close on 1 May, 2020. We’re looking for a happy song which could then be taught at the summer school in July.
We’re looking to circulate this to anyone who might be interested in submitting a song to the competition. More informations is available on the website: https://www.ceolas.co.uk/2020/01/21/gaelic-song-competition/ |
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