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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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In this edition...
Immersion Opportunity:
1) Na Gaisgich Òga - The Gaelic College
Classes:
1) Learn Gaelic Online - Sgoil Ghàidhlig
2) Gaelic Online - The Atlantic Gaelic Academy
3) Outdoor Gaelic Day - Cathy Campbell
4) Pop-up Gàidhealtachd - The Highland Village
5) Live Mac-Talla readings - The Highland Village
6) Clasaichean Gàidhlig air loidhne - Misneachd
7) Free Online Gaelic Classes - Office of Gaelic Affairs
8) Cothrom Còmhraidh - Misneachd
Ceilidhs:
1) Comuinn Gàidhlig Toronto
2) Ceilidh Schedule - The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
3) Wednesday Night Ceilidh Schedule - The Gaelic College
4) KitchenFest!
5) 64th Broad Cove Scottish Concert
6) Féis an Eilein Summer Series
Re-openings:
1) The Highland Village
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Na Gaisgich Òga / The Young Heroes is a Gaelic mentorship program for youth, run by Colaisde na Gàidhlig (The Gaelic College), in partnership with Iomairtean na Gàidhlig (Gaelic Affairs). Applicants must be between 10 and 16 years old, show a keen interest in Gaelic language and culture, and must be a resident of Nova Scotia.
Na Gaisgich Òga gives students the opportunity to improve their language skills, participate in Gaelic culture (song, storytelling, music, dance, food traditions, and more), meet local native Gaelic speakers, and develop a deeper connection with their local community and the broader Nova Scotia Gaelic community.
This year, Na Gaisgich Òga is expanding to 5 community locations across Nova Scotia. We are seeking 10 students from each location and surrounding area:
Halifax
Antigonish
Mabou
Iona
St. Ann’s/Sydney
The program will consist of 24 day-sessions held within these five respective community areas. A final weekend session at the Gaelic College has been tentatively scheduled for all five groups to attend. In addition to these scheduled sessions, students will be paired with a language mentor, a Gaelic speaker from their community who they will meet with regularly throughout the program (2 to 3 times a month).
Criteria & General Information
Tuition $500 (Some financial assistance available)
Timeline: September 26, 2020 – April 11, 2021
Open to Nova Scotians ages 10 – 16
Applicant must live near one of the five community locations
Must demonstrate a commitment to Gaelic language and culture in Nova Scotia
Must demonstrate the intention to use Gaelic every day and to pass it on to others
Applicant will need support from family in regards to speaking Gaelic and cultural learning
Parents/Guardians must be willing to assist with transportation to group sessions and visits with the applicant’s mentor.
Past participants of the program are encouraged to reapply.
Apply here: https://gaeliccollege.edu/session/na-gaisgich-oga/
Contact Colin MacDonald with any inquiries you may have: colin@gaeliccollege.edu
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We have decided to go ahead and hold our fall session online this year. Our class schedule can be seen below, with class times listed in Atlantic Time.
Classes will run for 8 weeks and will be held via Zoom. The cost for the 8 week session will be $125.
Our Beginner and Advanced Beginner classes will consist of two 1.5 hour classes each week, whereas our Intermediate and Mixed Level classes will consist of one 2.5 hour class.
• REGISTRATION •
Please email Cailín at halifaxgaelicsociety@gmail.com to register for classes and discuss payment options.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email or on Facebook. We would be happy to help!
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The Atlantic Gaelic Academy (AGA) is a Scottish Gaelic language school, dedicated to teaching its students to read, write, and speak the Gaelic language. Its goal is to increase the number of Gaelic speakers by making Gaelic courses and education available to learners wherever they live. Classes start up again in September - interested? Dig in for more here:
https://gaeliccollege.edu/learn/online-learning/aga-online-learning/
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There will be an outdoor Gaelic Day on Cathy Campbell's property in beautiful Red Islands, with Stacey MacLean as instructor, sometime in August.
Beginner - Intermediate
$10 per person
Clear masks and gloves available.
Contact Cathy if interested.
ceiteagcaimbeul@gmail.com
Text/phone: 902-561-2430
Details not finalized yet; when available, more information will be sent out to those who are interested.
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Am bu thoigh leibh tighinn cruinn 'son beagan do chòmhradh? Agus spòrs? Agus céilidh ged a tha sinn fad o chéile aig an àm seo?
Carson nach tig sibh ann? Cha bhi 'ga bruidhinn ach a' Ghàidhlig. Bidh fàilte ro 'n a h-uile duine.
Highland Village is hosting a weekly online Pop-up Gàidhealtachd Fridays at noon ADT. All are welcome to join in for some fun, conversation and a little céilidh though we can't be together in person. Only Gaelic will be spoken.
Click here for more information. |
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Dé an go 's a' Ghàidhealtachd a' seo? What's on the go in the Nova Scotia Gàidhealtachd this week in 1893 - join us every Thursday evening to hear about "current happenings" and some historical pieces too!
We’ll be LIVE Thursday at 7:00pm Atlantic (11:00pm UK) and doing a selected, bilingual reading from the Gàidhlig newspaper, Mac-Talla. At about 7:30, we'll begin a Gàidhlig reading of a few pieces (a written synopsis will be available to all).
'N dòchas gun tadhal sibh oirnn! Hope you'll pay us a visit!
To view past recordings, tune in weekly, or view archived editions of Mac-Talla, please visit our Facebook page
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B2
(2:00pm ADT DiLuain)
'S e clas còmhraidh a tha seo ag amas air daoine le sgilean aig ìre B2, eadar-mheadhanach. Bidh cothrom ann beagan cabadaich a dhèanamh le oide agus an uairsin bidh na h-oileanaich ag innse sgeulachd don chlas. Faodaidh seo a bhith rud sam bith, rudeigin a thachair riut uaireigin, rudeigin a chuala no a chunnaic thu sna naidheachdan, lèirmheas air leabhar a leugh thu, no sgeulachd a fhuair thu às na litrichean do luchd-ionnsachaidh a gheibh sibh an-seo: Link
Tha an clas an asgaidh is chan fheum sibh ach brùth air a' cheangal seo agus am plug-in Zoom a stàladh gus pàirt a ghabhail!
https://zoom.us/j/141656433 [Cuir teachdaireachd thugainn gus am facal-faire fhaighinn]
Tha goireasan ionnsachaidh cuideachd rim faighinn an-seo:
Ìre B - Google Drive Doc.
Ìre C - Google Drive Doc.
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In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and requirements around social distancing, Iomairtean na Gàidhlig / The Office of Gaelic Affairs will be offering on-line Gaelic instruction, through summer 2020.
Starting this week, two sessions are being offered:
A Monday evening session, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST) will be a combination of a Gaelic language and cultural lesson and an on-line céilidh.
Sessions are free of charge. Join in by clicking the following Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9625306342
Meeting ID: 962 530 6342
This session is intended for those who are at Beginner to Intermediate learning levels and will be conducted using both Gaelic and English.
Instructor will be Goiridh Dòmhnullach.
A Wednesday evening session, 7:00 to 8:00 pm Atlantic Standard Time (AST) will be for learners who are at Intermediate and Advanced learning levels.
Sessions are free of charge. Join in by clicking the following Zoom link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9625306342
Meeting ID: 962 530 6342
The session will be conducted primarily in Gaelic.
Instructor will be Goiridh Dòmhnullach.
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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):
Facebook Page
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Fèis Chomuinn Gàidhlig Thoronto!
August 21-23
(Online Event)
We'll start things off with our traditional Friday Night Ceilidh on the 21st, hosted by Adam and Sarah! You can register for that here. The Ceilidh is free to attend, as always. Bring your tunes, stories, poetry but most of all, bring yourself!
Saturday morning we will kick things off from Scotland with Brian Ó hEadhra & Fionnghal NicChoinnich presenting an interactive discussion on Gaelic Scotland today, followed by a Family song workshop. Cape Breton's Angus MacLeod will finish off the morning with a Gaelic Storytelling workshop.
Saturday evening David Livingston-Lowe will guide us through a workshop on the Gaelic in the Whisky. Slàinte!
Sunday morning Deborah Livingston-Lowe will start us off with a workshop on Textiles in the Highlands. After that, our good friend Gìllebrìde MacIllemhaoil / Gillebride MacMillan will present a lecture on Bàrdachd baile: Village verse - The story of 20th century Scottish Gaelic traditional poetry, followed by a workshop learning some of the songs mentioned in the lecture.
All prices and times are posted on our website. Click here for registration and information. Space is limited, so please register early. We will send out reminders as we get closer.
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The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre (CMIC) is back open for business! Check their Facebook page for more details as well as daily menus and talent updates.
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The Gaelic College
We’re officially back in action on Wednesday nights, and we couldn’t be happier about it! It was so nice to see our neighbours and pals here again last night - we’re already looking forward to next week. Want to come sometime? We’d love it! Seems it’s possible to keep a safe distance while still enjoying some live music this summer.
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The island-wide traditional music festival is back for year 7 as Colaisde na Gàidhlig | the Gaelic College presents KitchenFest! Féis a’ Chidsin!, happening September 4 – 12 just for 2020. With all involved following up-to-date provincial guidelines, we will proceed surely and safely. The annual celebration of Cape Breton-based Gaelic music gives locals and visitors alike insight into this distinct and vibrant living culture, bringing the kitchen-ceilidh feel to the forefront. Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, informality and hospitality — consider this your official invitation to Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen céilidh! www.kitchenfest.ca
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Dance. Dance. Wherever you may be in the world! The Broad Cove Scottish Concert presents "Highlights of the Past." An online concert showcasing some great moments from the past decade and beyond at Broad Cove. Tune and watch your favourite artists perform at the granddaddy of all Scottish Concerts! We hope to see you all in person for the next concert in 2021!
Click here to view the concert
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Summer Concert Series
Concert for August 12, 2020
Please sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful show!
Welcome Dara Smith-MacDonald, Adam Young, Joe MacMaster with host and Gaelic singer, Hannah Krebs.
Special thanks to video (daveyandsky) & sound by Alex Marks of S.R.H. Productions.
Feis an Eilein is made up of volunteers and is a non-for profit society. If you want to make a donation throughout the year, please write us on Facebook and we'll be happy to help.
To view past concerts, please visit the Feis an Eilein Facebook page
Click here to view the concert
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The Highland Village Museum was excited to open their doors for the 2020 season on July 8th. They have been working to create a safe experience for you and their staff.
This year, they have introduced a new online booking system. Reservations through their Booking tool are recommended.
https://highlandvillage.checkfront.com/reserve/
Before you arrived we ask that you take a few minutes to read the 'Know Before You Go'.
https://highlandvillage.novascotia.ca/reopening
They are looking forward to seeing you on site with them. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message or call.
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