Cultural Diversity and Difference in Mayo

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Cultural Diversity and Difference in Mayo
By Annette Irving
Sep 24, 2003, 17:58

Cultural Diversity and Difference in Mayo

A series of 4 evening sessions to include input and discussions on cultural diversity and difference in Mayo

"The more people who are on the margins the weaker is the centre …….. we all have a stake in building a future which respects and celebrates diversity a generous sharing Ireland that encompasses many traditions and cultures and creates space of all its people".

Mrs. Mary McAleese, President of Ireland-24^th February 2000

The cultural composition of Mayo is changing. This reality calls for initiatives both locally and nationally to enable people of different backgrounds to live together in harmony. The organisers of this series believe that in working together, discussion will be created to encourage the people in Mayo to build a future that embraces cultural diversity and difference.

Starting on 30^th September at 8pm a series of 4 presentations will take place at the M. Bernard Lecture Theatre, GMIT Castlebar.

Themes:

30^th September 2003: "Prejudice and Racism in Ireland" – Michael MacGreil SJ. Chair: Dr. Katie Sweeney, Head of Centre GMIT, Castlebar Campus.
7^th October 2003: "The Experiences of Refugees in Mayo" – Mr. Bayo Oladale and Manana Tcharkviami. Chair: John Molloy, Refugee Support Group.
14^th October 2003: "A Traveller Perspective on Cultural Diversity in the West of Ireland" – Ellen Mongan and Bernard Sweeney. Chair: Gearoid O’Riain, Pavee Point.
21^st October 2003: "Human Rights and Irish Law" – Catherine Kenny N.U.I.G. Chair: Patrick O’Brien, GMIT, Castlebar.

This series is organised and is an initiative of:

Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre
Family Centre, Castlebar
Mayo County Development Board
Mayo Traveller Support Group
Mayo V.E.C
Mayo Women’s Support Services
Refugee Support Group
Western Health Board

Sponsored by ‘Know Racism’, The National Anti-Racism Awareness Programme.

For further information and to book in advance (by 20^th September 2003) contact:

Family Life Services, Family Centre, Chapel Street, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. (Monday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm)

There is a 20 Euro booking fee, which will be used to offset some of the organising costs.

Phone: 094 9025900

Email: familycentre@eircom.net

A certificate of attendance will be presented to participants who attend all 4 nights

Limited number of places available