Good Relations Week Events

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Belfast Trust Cultural Competence Training for Staff

This interactive training session introduces cultural competence and recognises that Belfast Trust is delivering health and social care to an increasingly diverse society.

1:30 pm
10
Sep

Rowallane Historical Tour 2024

In partnership with County Down Rural Community Network and Rowallane District Electoral Area you are invited to join a fully guided FREE Historical Tour of Rowallane’s historic and battle sites. Visiting Killyleagh Castle (exterior only), Saintfield and Ballynahinch.  

13
Sep

Belfast Trust Roma Awareness Training for Staff

Roma Awareness is an introductory, interactive workshop for people with little or no knowledge of the Roma communities. The session aims to challenge commonly known stereotypes by looking at elements of the Roma history and culture and their relevance to the every day lived experiences of the Roma people.

9:30 am
13
Sep

More than just exercise

The Community Sport Network's 𝘋𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳'𝘴 enjoyed a '𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵' at the The Prom Café after the session today in Larne thanks to Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland

16
Sep

From Kazakhstan to Kilkeel: The Story of the Sekules Family

A talk about the powerful story of the Sekules family who came to settle in Northern Ireland in 1947.

1:00 pm
17
Sep

From Kazakhstan to Kilkeel: The Story of The Sekules Family

To mark Good Relations Week and its theme of ‘OpportUNITY’, Csilla Toldy and Esther Bloch (Sekules) tell the powerful story of the Sekules family, who came to settle in Northern Ireland in 1947.

1:00 pm
17
Sep

Carnlough Library explores diversity and inclusion

A discussion on which books prompt us to be more compassionate, caring citizens? Invited audience

2:00 pm
17
Sep

“In Our Shoes” Special Screening

Join us for the "In Our Shoes" screening of impactful short films and compelling personal narratives which shed light on the challenges of refugees and asylum seekers. Celebrate the resilience and strength embodied on their journeys.

6:30 pm
17
Sep

Slieve Croob Historical Tour

Slieve Croob District Electoral Area invites you to join us on a fully guided FREE Historical bus Tour of Slieve Croob. This will include visiting Drumaness, Loughinisland, Castlewellan and Dundrum.

18
Sep

OpportUNITY: Education for the Future

Join Ulster University and the Integrated Education Fund for a Good Relations Week event exploring sustainability and inclusion within our education system.

10:45 am
18
Sep

Omagh Churches Forum Workshop

Exploration of the Irish Council of Churches publication From Every Nation.

10:30 am
18
Sep

Nerve Centre hosts Community Conversations

Alex Norris MP Visits Nerve Centre to Discuss Community Ownership Fund

18
Sep

Living Libraries: Voices of Unity in a Diverse Society

This event promotes unity despite differences and celebrates the value of diversity. By sharing personal stories, it fosters understanding across various backgrounds, helping us learn from each other and appreciate the challenges others face. It encourages inclusivity and collaboration to improve our communities and city. Followed by supper and chats.

6:00 pm
18
Sep

CommuniTEA

Come along to our CommuniTEA, a chance to chat about what going on in your area, meet others, discuss what you would like to see / learn / dialogue about in your area. Join us for tea / coffee and a tray bake and meet others that live and work and are part of your community.

5:00 pm
18
Sep

Promoting Positive Community Relations in South Belfast with Belfast City of Sanctuary

Join Ormeau Road Library to discover how together we can build a better neighbourhood. Belfast City of Sanctuary, PSNI and Ballynafeigh Community Development Association will lead a discussion and workshop on ways we can improve community relations. Lunch is included.

11:00 am
19
Sep

Peace, Justice and Care for the Earth Event

This one–day event addresses the issues of Peace and Justice and the interconnectedness with the planet.  How do we save our world (the earth) for future generations? Come and be inspired to do your bit. Places are limited so book early to reserve your place!

9:30 am
19
Sep

OpportUNity – Building relations to Build Community

Opportunity for all tenants to meet, share about their organisations, discuss issues within community and how we could address these issues as a collective.

2:00 pm
19
Sep

Health Minister meets with Ukranian community in NI

The Health Minister met with the Ukrainians in NI Community Group to hear about the charity's work and the positive experiences of the Ukrainian people living here.

19
Sep

Beyond Our Walls

Reflection with Youth Workers about the recent and ongoing racist violence, the impact on young people, and the role that Youth Work is playing in addressing racism and sectarianism. Additionally, Youth Link will launch 'Beyond Our Walls', a practical resource for youth workers to support conversations with young people about social issues, and the common good.

1:30 pm
19
Sep

A place at peace? Critical conversations about dis-placement in Derry Londonderry

A community panel discussion with Dr Niall Gilmartin. This public discussion event will explore the overlooked stories of individuals forced from their homes during the recent conflict in and about Northern Ireland and consider how as a society we can begin to move towards acknowledgement in meaningful ways.

7:00 pm
19
Sep

30 years of Peace?

Run by the Irish Council of Churches, this panel event will look back on initial facts that contributed towards the ceasefires as well as looking forward to some of the evolving community dynamics that are still contributing to ongoing violence.

7:30 pm
19
Sep

Our Voices Count

A forum for young people from differing schools to debate together on issues relating to Peace and the Environment and to raise questions with a panel of politicians

10:00 am
20
Sep

Land and Lough Forum

Evening event with Martin Palmer & John McLenaghan, Deputy President of the Ulster Farmers’ Union, moderated by Louise Cullen, aiming to engage both rural and urban communities.

7:30 pm
20
Sep