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Hello Interactors,Happy winter solstice!Today, the northern hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night, a celestial event rooted in the planet's axial tilt. This seemingly simple astronomical fact has profound implications for economic geography. It influences everything from agricultural productivity to social traditions of sharing and reciprocity.SOLSTICE AND SHARINGI recently visited the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre at Whistler. These two tribes are part of the Squamish River watershed that flows into Howe Sound, a fjord located just around the corner from Vancouver, British Columbia. This watershed is central to their traditional territories and plays a vital role in their culture and economy.From an economic geography perspective, the tilt of the earth underpins the seasons and, by extension, patterns of production and scarcity that shape human economies. In regions where winter brought agricultural dormancy, societies had to develop systems to store, preserve, and share resources to survive until the next growing season.The winter solstice symbolizes the end of this scarcity. It promises returning light, a pivotal moment in the annual cycle for societies historically reliant on natural rhythms. For the Squamish and Lil'wat peoples, this period was a time of reflection, gratitude, and redistribution. Ceremonial gatherings and potlatches reinforced community bonds by ensuring that the resources harvested in times of plenty were shared equitably during the lean winter months.I saw evidence of these community bonds at the cultural center. The five visitors from West Virginia and myself, were the only white folks in the place. I was happy to see and hear a group of teen Squamish or Lil'wat boys gathered, talking, and giggling. There was a table of older Indigenous women sharing tea and treats. I asked one of our guides if she was doing anything special for the upcoming holiday. She said, “Well, I have presents for my mom's side, but not my dad's. And I have presents for half my siblings, but not the other half! So, it looks like that's what I'll be doing!”Practices of reinforced social cohesion and mitigating disparities can be seen in both Indigenous and early European traditions. These lessons of reciprocity and redistribution remain vital amidst the gulf between extreme wealth and pervasive poverty. That too became apparent during my visit.As I was browsing the gift shop, I overheard an Indigenous employee ask a friend, “How has work been?” Her friend responded, “It's ok. This time of year comes with a lot of Christmas clean ups, people getting their Whistler places ready…it's hard work, but good money.”As we mark the winter solstice and conclude this fall series on economic geography, it is worth considering how the natural cycles dictated by the earth's tilt continue to influence modern economies. Even in an age of surplus for some, the rhythms of scarcity and abundance persist, challenging us to find equitable ways to share resources.The traditions of the Squamish, Lil'wat, and countless other cultures remind us that sustainability and justice are not just matters of economic policy but also of values deeply connected to the natural world. This solstice invites us to honor those lessons, seeking balance and light amid the darkest days.The widespread, worldwide post-harvest behavior — like the Squamish and Lil'wat spiritual renewal through prayer and ceremonies; the community bonding with feasts, potlaches, and storytelling; the observance or celestial cycles and gratitude for earth's gifts; and the artistic creations for ceremonial dances and rituals — has been happening for millennia.SATURN AND THE GREEK SAINTI thought I'd reshare a relevant excerpt from a post I did a few years ago that explores the roots of Christmas. It started with a communal approach to abundance with celestial-triggered ancient traditions like Saturnalia in Rome. Saturn, the god of agriculture, inspired events where feasts, gift-giving, and the symbolic inversion of roles served to address the inherent inequalities of agrarian economies.“It was so baked into the fabric of society that even the church began painting it with Christian imagery and metaphor. Because the celebrations occurred on or around the end of November and into December there were many elements of Christianity to which they could attach the events.During Roman times, December 17th marked the day of the Saturnalia – a festival honoring the god of agriculture, Saturn. All work halted for a week as people decorated their homes with wreaths. They shed their togas to dawn festive clothes, and they drank, gambled, sang, played music, socialized and exchanged gifts. It was a celebration of their agrarian bounty and the return of light at Winter solstice. It was also a time to invite their slaves to dinner where their masters would serve them food.One Christian Saint affiliated with early December – and the one most honored today in the form of a plump jolly man wearing a red velvet suit – is Saint Nicholas. December 6th is St. Nicholas Day. For many European countries this marked the official end of the harvest season. And even today it's recognized in some countries as a kind of warm-up act to the more official and accepted Christmas day, December 25th.Nicholas of Bari was a Greek Christian bishop from modern day Turkey. Also known as Nicholas the Wonderworker, he earned a reputation during the Roman Empire for many miracles; all of which, were written centuries after his death and thus prone to exaggeration. But he was most famous for his generosity, charity, and kindness to children, the poor, and the disadvantaged. He was said to have sold his own belongings to get gold coins that he'd then put in the shoes outside people's homes. This is the origin of the tradition of putting shoes or stockings out on Christmas Eve.They say he also saved the lives of three innocent men from execution. He chastised the corrupted judge for accepting a bribe to execute them. And he certainly would have been watching over the peasant farmers and slaves to insure they were treated fairly. He seemed to always have an eye out for inequities and justice for common people. Maybe that's what made him a saint. Or maybe he was just born that way. After all, Nicholas in Greek means “people's victory.”The Puritans obviously lost at their attempts to ban Christmas. Lacking any evidence from the Bible, the Christian powers that be eventually settled on the 25th of December as the day Jesus was born. They most likely picked the 25th because that was the day winter solstice landed on the Roman calendar.”Happy solstice, everyone. Whether from St. Nick or the Squamish ways,let's remember through these darkest days: sustainability and justice aren't just decree, they're rooted in values that connect you and me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit interplace.io

Newly elected secretary of the Assyrian Australian Association, Joe Joseph, shared details about the association's plans and projects for the upcoming year. A key priority is construction of a cultural centre, which will serve as a hub for cultural events, arts, a library, and other community activities. Joseph also highlighted ongoing efforts to expand the Ashurbanipal Library's archive digitisation project and discussed the Nimrod Simono Scholarship as part of the association's broader initiatives.

McMurray Metis joins the show to discuss the continued construction of their Cultural Centre, slated to begin in 2025. The Nipiy Tu Research and Knowledge Centre has opened a location in Fort Chipewyan. Arts Council Wood Buffalo has a couple of events coming up.

  Clement Manythela discusses the life of Spanish dictator Franciso Franco with Eduardo Esteve, who is the Director of the Spanish language and Cultural Centre of South Africa .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The long-awaited opening of the new De Valera Library and Cultural Centre in Ennis finally arrived on Friday. The 2,221 square metre facility consists of a over 73,00 books for all ages, in excess of 2,700 CDs, DVDs and audio books, sensory resources, an 80 square metre gallery space as well as an accessible bathroom and various IT services. Coming in at a total cost of €17 million, the project has been funded through a variety of Government streams as well as €12 million of Clare County Council's own resources. Taoiseach Simon Harris was present to officially open the new building, and Clare FM's Seán Lyons made the short trip over to cover the event. Photo (c): Clare County Council

Three accounts of St. Porphyrios' teachings regarding ecumenism and ecumenical meetings. —"Did he say nothing? Was he never asked by anyone about Ecumenism?" asked Prof. Tselengidis. —"But," replied the Saint's spiritual child, "he certainly was, Professor! Of course! He told us so... We used to ask him... And he said: 'Downright scum, spiritual filth.'" 0:00 Introduction 0:22 "Those Uniates, this Trojan horse..." 0:50 Ecumenism is "Downright scum, spiritual filth" 2:37 On Ecumenical Meetings, the Pope and Patriarch These teachings are found in the sources listed below and in the book "Love in Christ or Meta-Patristic Agapology?" by Archimandrite Savvas Hagiorite, published by the Holy Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Edessa, Greece (2023) with the blessing of Metropolitan Joel of Edessa.

 is a regular contributor to SBCR and spoke about a recent article that he had published in the Clare Champion chronicling the success of the Clare Senior Hurlers in 2024.. Hosted by Pat O'Brien with Jim Collins.  Saturday Chronicle 31st August 2024 as recorded live from the Cultural Centre in Kilkishen    https://www.facebook.com/kilkishenculturalcentre1/  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

-Chair, Secretary and past Chair and longtime member of  Kilkishen Development Association, talking about Developments planned and upcoming in Kilkishen. Hosted by Pat O'Brien with Jim Collins.  Saturday Chronicle 31st August 2024 as recorded live from the Cultural Centre in Kilkishen    https://www.facebook.com/kilkishenculturalcentre1/  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 recent participant and winner in the One Wall World Championships that took place recently in the University of Limerick. Hosted by Pat O'Brien with Jim Collins.  Saturday Chronicle 31st August 2024 as recorded live from the Cultural Centre in Kilkishen    https://www.facebook.com/kilkishenculturalcentre1/  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 - Irish Ploughing Association National executive member  talking about Clare ploughing championships that take place in Scariff on Sunday 8th September. Hosted by Pat O'Brien with Jim Collins.  Saturday Chronicle 31st August 2024 as recorded live from the Cultural Centre in Kilkishen    https://www.facebook.com/kilkishenculturalcentre1/  Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

 Hosted by Pat O'Brien with Jim Collins.  https://www.facebook.com/kilkishenculturalcentre1/  -00.00 Intro -00.58 - News headlines. -10.30 East Clare Garda focus with Gda Sgt Declan O'Keefe, Scariff Garda station. Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Outside broadcast in association with Michael Long Construction. Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

His professional background has gone from deep sea bomb detection to butcher to chef and a whole lot in between. Now, he cooks and collaborates in Whistler at the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre. Anya chats with chef Steven Fecho about hooshum berries, cooking with local and seasonal ingredients, the perils and positives of smoking fish (even in summer), switching from fine dining to casual cookery and back, and more.

Ukraine Must Win: pre-election panel conversation with the participation of: - Edward Lucas - Paul Mason - Macer Gifford and moderated by Jonathan Fink (Silicon Curtain) ---------- Organiser: SupportUkraine.UK (Instagram @supportukraine.uk). Thanks to the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) London Branch for hosting the event. All funds raised from this event will be directed to help frontline medics in Ukraine. Date: Friday, June 28 · 7 - 9pm (GMT+1) Host: Ukrainian Cultural Centre, AUGB London Location: 154 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UH ---------- If the West provides Ukraine with support to win the war, this victory will secure peace not only for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe. A pre-election discussion with representatives from three main political parties. Support Ukraine looks forward to a night of captivating conversation about what's needed for a Ukrainian victory. The panel will be quizzed by the host of the Silicon Curtain podcast Jonathan Fink. He'll be joined by Edward Lucas, Paul Mason and Macer Gifford. ---------- Welcome to the pre-election debate. The election outcome may seem to be broadly predictable, but what will Day one for the new UK government look like? How prominent will Ukraine be in the priority list of a new cabinet? Will there be a continuation of foreign policy, and will it be aligned behind a Ukrainian victory – not simply the vaguely worded and non-committal phrase “as long as it takes”. The devil will be on the detail, ranging from issue such as rearming Britain for a dangerous world to our commitment to international law and cracking down on the laundering of oligarch money and finding our place in a fracturing global economy. But tonight, we will be discussing whether the war in Ukraine, which was initiated by Russia, should be at the top of the list. The longer it drags on, the higher the cost for Ukraine in human and economic terms, and the more malign and toxic Russia seem to be becoming. Despite Escalation management, prolonging the war seems to be compounding risks of a wider conflagration, rather than mitigating risk. We desperately need leadership to resolve the war, and align around a Ukrainian victory, but will we get it through the result of this election? ---------- Edward Lucas was one of the first journalists to raise the alarm about Putin's actions and motivations. While most of the world still thought of Putin as ‘someone we could do business with', Edward published a prescient and insightful book in 2008 called “The New Cold War – Putin's threat to Russia and the West”. Edward Lucas is now a full-time Liberal Democrat is a Prospective candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency, on a platform that includes defending democracy against dirty money and corruption. ---------- Paul Mason is a British commentator and radio personality. He was Culture and Digital Editor of Channel 4 News, becoming the programme's Economics Editor in 2014. He is the author of several books, and a visiting professor at the University of Wolverhampton. Allegedly Mason was a member of the Workers' Power group, as a Leftie activist, but he now explains that “What his politics are is very complicated.” Mason was considered as a candidate by the Labour Party to run in the constituency of Islington North at this election but was not selected for the final shortlist. ---------- Macer Gifford is a British veteran of the Ukrainian Army – who is well known to members of NAFO (North Atlantic Fellas Organization), and those who follow the Ukraine war in detail. As he says on his Twitter profile, he is channelling the spirit of George Orwell, and his dispatches from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine have been highly engaging, informative, eloquent, and full of humanity. Macer has an MSc in Security & Diplomacy and has followed Conservative politics for many years. ----------

Ukraine Must Win: pre-election panel event - Audience Q&A - with the participation of: - Edward Lucas- Paul Mason - Macer Giffordand moderated by Jonathan Fink (Silicon Curtain)----------Organiser: SupportUkraine.UK (Instagram @supportukraine.uk). Thanks to the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) London Branch for hosting the event.All funds raised from this event will be directed to help frontline medics in Ukraine.Date: Friday, June 28 · 7 - 9pm (GMT+1)Host: Ukrainian Cultural Centre, AUGB LondonLocation: 154 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UH----------If the West provides Ukraine with support to win the war, this victory will secure peace not only for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe. A pre-election discussion with representatives from three main political parties. Support Ukraine looks forward to a night of captivating conversation about what's needed for a Ukrainian victory. The panel will be quizzed by the host of the Silicon Curtain podcast Jonathan Fink. He'll be joined by Edward Lucas, Paul Mason and Macer Gifford.----------Welcome to the pre-election debate. The election outcome may seem to be broadly predictable, but what will Day one for the new UK government look like? How prominent will Ukraine be in the priority list of a new cabinet? Will there be a continuation of foreign policy, and will it be aligned behind a Ukrainian victory – not simply the vaguely worded and non-committal phrase “as long as it takes”. The devil will be on the detail, ranging from issue such as rearming Britain for a dangerous world to our commitment to international law and cracking down on the laundering of oligarch money and finding our place in a fracturing global economy. But tonight, we will be discussing whether the war in Ukraine, which was initiated by Russia, should be at the top of the list. The longer it drags on, the higher the cost for Ukraine in human and economic terms, and the more malign and toxic Russia seem to be becoming. Despite Escalation management, prolonging the war seems to be compounding risks of a wider conflagration, rather than mitigating risk. We desperately need leadership to resolve the war, and align around a Ukrainian victory, but will we get it through the result of this election?----------Edward Lucas was one of the first journalists to raise the alarm about Putin's actions and motivations. While most of the world still thought of Putin as ‘someone we could do business with', Edward published a prescient and insightful book in 2008 called “The New Cold War – Putin's threat to Russia and the West”. Edward Lucas is now a full-time Liberal Democrat is a Prospective candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency, on a platform that includes defending democracy against dirty money and corruption. ----------Paul Mason is a British commentator and radio personality. He was Culture and Digital Editor of Channel 4 News, becoming the programme's Economics Editor in 2014. He is the author of several books, and a visiting professor at the University of Wolverhampton. Allegedly Mason was a member of the Workers' Power group, as a Leftie activist, but he now explains that “What his politics are is very complicated.” Mason was considered as a candidate by the Labour Party to run in the constituency of Islington North at this election but was not selected for the final shortlist. ----------Macer Gifford is a British veteran of the Ukrainian Army – who is well known to members of NAFO (North Atlantic Fellas Organization), and those who follow the Ukraine war in detail. As he says on his Twitter profile, he is channelling the spirit of George Orwell, and his dispatches from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine have been highly engaging, informative, eloquent, and full of humanity. Macer has an MSc in Security & Diplomacy and has followed Conservative politics for many years. ----------

Ukraine Must Win: pre-election panel conversation with the participation of: - Edward Lucas - Paul Mason - Macer Gifford and moderated by Jonathan Fink (Silicon Curtain) ---------- Organiser: SupportUkraine.UK (Instagram @supportukraine.uk). Thanks to the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain (AUGB) London Branch for hosting the event. All funds raised from this event will be directed to help frontline medics in Ukraine. Date: Friday, June 28 · 7 - 9pm (GMT+1) Host: Ukrainian Cultural Centre, AUGB London Location: 154 Holland Park Avenue London W11 4UH ---------- If the West provides Ukraine with support to win the war, this victory will secure peace not only for Ukraine but for the whole of Europe. A pre-election discussion with representatives from three main political parties. Support Ukraine looks forward to a night of captivating conversation about what's needed for a Ukrainian victory. The panel will be quizzed by the host of the Silicon Curtain podcast Jonathan Fink. He'll be joined by Edward Lucas, Paul Mason and Macer Gifford. ---------- Welcome to the pre-election debate. The election outcome may seem to be broadly predictable, but what will Day one for the new UK government look like? How prominent will Ukraine be in the priority list of a new cabinet? Will there be a continuation of foreign policy, and will it be aligned behind a Ukrainian victory – not simply the vaguely worded and non-committal phrase “as long as it takes”. The devil will be on the detail, ranging from issue such as rearming Britain for a dangerous world to our commitment to international law and cracking down on the laundering of oligarch money and finding our place in a fracturing global economy. But tonight, we will be discussing whether the war in Ukraine, which was initiated by Russia, should be at the top of the list. The longer it drags on, the higher the cost for Ukraine in human and economic terms, and the more malign and toxic Russia seem to be becoming. Despite Escalation management, prolonging the war seems to be compounding risks of a wider conflagration, rather than mitigating risk. We desperately need leadership to resolve the war, and align around a Ukrainian victory, but will we get it through the result of this election? ---------- Edward Lucas was one of the first journalists to raise the alarm about Putin's actions and motivations. While most of the world still thought of Putin as ‘someone we could do business with', Edward published a prescient and insightful book in 2008 called “The New Cold War – Putin's threat to Russia and the West”. Edward Lucas is now a full-time Liberal Democrat is a Prospective candidate for the Cities of London and Westminster constituency, on a platform that includes defending democracy against dirty money and corruption. ---------- Paul Mason is a British commentator and radio personality. He was Culture and Digital Editor of Channel 4 News, becoming the programme's Economics Editor in 2014. He is the author of several books, and a visiting professor at the University of Wolverhampton. Allegedly Mason was a member of the Workers' Power group, as a Leftie activist, but he now explains that “What his politics are is very complicated.” Mason was considered as a candidate by the Labour Party to run in the constituency of Islington North at this election but was not selected for the final shortlist. ---------- Macer Gifford is a British veteran of the Ukrainian Army – who is well known to members of NAFO (North Atlantic Fellas Organization), and those who follow the Ukraine war in detail. As he says on his Twitter profile, he is channelling the spirit of George Orwell, and his dispatches from the frontlines of the war in Ukraine have been highly engaging, informative, eloquent, and full of humanity. Macer has an MSc in Security & Diplomacy and has followed Conservative politics for many years. ----------

This week we explored news from around the world of summer and winter mountain resorts including:Swiss Glacier Monitoring Network, Glamos that the countries glaciers have 31% more snow on them now than on average over the years between 2010 and 20209% of skiers in French resort were from the UK, that's the largest group after the FrenchFrance's ski season has just come out with some good news about the snow because above 1800 metres, snow accumulation was 20-30 cm's above the averagePeak Retreats have just launched what they say are affordable family summer holidays in the mountains and I took a look at some of the deals they have on offer – they go to the likes of Les Contamines, Samoens, Le Grand Bornand and Val Cenis. For around £1100 you can get a nice two bedroom apartment for a week that also includes a return ferry crossing, so pretty decent. Check those out at peakretreats.co.ukSkiline are offering chalets in Les Gets, Morzine and some of the Austrian resorts too. Chalets and apartments significantly lower than during the winter months, even during the school holidays.We also talked all things climbing and we discussed Via Ferrata another great way of getting up the mountains.We looked at some of the best places to go including:Chamonix including Mont Blanc at 4,805 metres, plus classic routes the grand Jorasses, the aiguille du dru and aiguille VerteGlenmore Lodge near Aviemore in Scotland The Dolomites are still probably the most famous destination to experience Via Ferrata – publishers Cicerone have a guide book with 75 routes included cicerone.co.ukWe discussed the Swiss Valais including the likes of Zermatt, Verbier, Nendaz, Crans-Montana, Anzère, Veysonnaz, Saas Fee, Leukerbad, Grimentz and Zinal as great places to experinece Via Ferrata.We also looked at:Crans-Montana - super luxury hotels, spas, golf, wakeboarding, e-mountain biking, hiking and incredible local wineVerbier – ride a huge network of mountain bike trails, listen to classical music, hang out in cool bars and pubs, great hiking of course and explore the area on a road bike.Nendaz and Veysonnaz, relax with the family, take long hikes, try paragliding, have a go at via ferrata and of course try mountain biking toosaas fee, well we mentioned the via ferrata, again great hiking but spectacular glacier scenery too and ride the funicular to the topFor more info head to Valais.ch/enAmnd finally we explored Whistler and all it has to offer in summer including:Whistler Mountain Bike Park, Peak to Peak Gondola, The High Note Trail, The Audain Art Museum, The Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre, Fairmont Chateau Whistler or the Four Seasons Resort, ZipTrek Eco Tours, Whistler Farmers' Market, The Whistler Golf Club, designed by Arnold Palmer and the Nicklaus North Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.In the meantime Enjoy the mountains :) And Please do leave a review as it's the only way other like minded travellers get to find us! And don't forget to check us out on the following channels inthesnow.cominstagram.com/inthesnowTikTok@inthesnowmag youtube.com/inthesnowmagfacebook.com/inthesnowand contact us with your suggestions for further episodes at dom@InTheSnow.com / robert@ski-press.com

On this episode of This Week in the Peace, Moose FM's Dub Craig catches up with Oliver Hachmeister from the North Peace Cultural Society. The Society is set to host Bright Nights in June on June 15, 2024, at the Cultural Centre, so we'll dig into some of the fun things you and the family can enjoy during this annual celebration of the arts in Fort St. John.Then, Energeticcity.ca's Steve Berard chats with two members of the North Peace Secondary School Robotics Team, Brant Churchill & Josh Coenders. The class recently designed and built their way to fifth place in the Skill Canada Robotics Competition.Check out This Week in the Peace live every Friday at 10am MST on 100.1 Moose FM or the Moose FM and Fort St. John Today social media pages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joti Educational and Cultural Centre is the catechetical centre for the Diocese of Hyderabad. Joti (its proper spelling, Jyoti) is the Sanskrit word for light, so it hints at the importance of light as a reality and as a symbol in all religious practices. The Far East podcast is narrated by John Doherty. Subscribe to the Far East magazine at https://goo.gl/5ukmQX

On this episode, Tom goes "On the Aisle" with the leadership team of the Phoenix Theatre Cultural Centre. For 40 years, Phoenix Theatre has been producing cutting-edge contemporary theatre supporting rising playwrights, local and regional artists, and the stories of unheard voices. Listen in as Tom talks to Artistic Director, Constance Macy, CEO, William Powell, and Associate Artistic, Director Paige Neely.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Coxheath Hills Wilderness Association has received almost $200,000 to do some major work at the Cultural Centre in the former Knox United Church.

Beautiful show! Now on my substack! What chat GPT proposes as my next holiday: Exploring the wildlife of the Australian outback is a thrilling experience. Here's a 4-day itinerary that covers diverse landscapes and offers ample opportunities to encounter unique wildlife: ### Day 1: Arrival in Alice Springs - **Morning:** Fly into Alice Springs. After settling in, visit the Alice Springs Desert Park for an introduction to the flora and fauna of the central Australian desert. Attend a free-flying bird show and explore the nocturnal house. - **Afternoon:** Join a guided tour to explore local habitats and learn about Aboriginal connections to the land. - **Evening:** Dine at a local restaurant, then prepare for an early start the next day. ### Day 2: West MacDonnell Ranges - **Early Morning:** Depart for a day trip to the West MacDonnell Ranges. This area is known for its beautiful landscapes and diverse ecosystems. - **Morning to Afternoon:** Hike trails such as Simpsons Gap, Standley Chasm, and Ormiston Gorge. Keep an eye out for rock wallabies, perentie lizards, and a variety of birds. - **Late Afternoon:** Return to Alice Springs. Relax in the evening or explore the local art galleries featuring Indigenous art. ### Day 3: Kings Canyon & Watarrka National Park - **Early Morning:** Travel to Kings Canyon. Consider a guided walk to learn more about the area's ecology and geological formations. - **Morning to Afternoon:** Hike the Kings Canyon Rim Walk for breathtaking views and a chance to see native plants and animals. Descend into the Garden of Eden, a lush pocket of biodiversity. - **Evening:** Camp under the stars at a nearby campsite or return to a lodge in the area. ### Day 4: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park - **Morning:** Drive to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Start with the Kata Tjuta dune viewing area for spectacular panoramic views. - **Late Morning:** Explore the walking trails around Kata Tjuta (The Olgas), where you might spot thorny devils and various bird species. - **Afternoon:** Visit the Cultural Centre to learn about the Anangu culture and the area's natural environment. - **Sunset:** Watch the sunset over Uluru, a truly iconic experience. - **Evening:** Return to Alice Springs or stay overnight at the Ayers Rock Resort for early morning experiences the following day. ### Tips for Wildlife Viewing: - **Early and Late:** Wildlife is most active during the cooler parts of the day, early morning, and late afternoon. - **Stay Quiet:** To increase your chances of seeing wildlife, keep noise to a minimum. - **Guided Tours:** Consider joining guided tours for informative insights and better wildlife spotting opportunities. This itinerary focuses on immersive experiences in nature while respecting the delicate ecosystems of the Australian outback. Make sure to prepare adequately for the climate and remote conditions.

Ashley From the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre talked the Beacon Art Prize Tony Pasin is on the hunt for volunteers And i talk Women's footy GF, Basketball, Netball and the start of the season for KNT & Mid SE footySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The South East Field Days are back this weekend over two huge days Deb from SAPOL is chatting about break-ins and property damage Talie from the Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre chats about an exhibition for the Gather Round Sports Wise i chat Tennis Baseball and the end of the cricket season ... Plus did you know walking netball happens here in the Limestone CoastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having recently been named Europe's new Cultural Centre, Estonia has a lot to live up to. One of those challenges is Eesti Laul, the annual song competition used to select... LEARN MORE The post

David Sears' Lost War Romance Juggernaut returns to Dublin Stage. David Sears' rediscovered play set during the War of Independance, will be performed in Dublin Lexicon Library and Cultural Centre in Dun Laoghaire from Feb 8-10th from 8pm. Speaking to Pat this morning was Maia Dunphy, great niece of David Sears and also Kevin Stanton, Actor playing the role of Caption Dermot Barry.

Saving lives at sea with an autonomous lifeboatAn autonomous lifeboat is being tested in Scottish waters in a bid to save many more lives at sea.  Currently, the main reason for not launching lifeboat rescue missions to distress calls is the risk to the rescuers – not only will those already in danger be probably lost but also those going out to save them. With a crew-less boat this is no longer a risk. The vessel will use an AI detection system to identify victims in the water and a conveyor belt to lift them out of the sea.  Sam Mayall, Founder and CEO of Zelim, the company behind the autonomous lifeboat joins us on the show.Could Icelandic genes lead to new medical treatments?Genealogy is a national hobby of Iceland, and its people are known for their long-standing passion for it. This tradition was taken further into a digital world and  Íslendingabók (The Book of Icelanders), a free online genealogical database was developed. It holds genealogical details of almost entire populations going back to the 9th century when the first Viking and Celtic settlers arrived there. The database is very popular with ordinary Icelanders and is used mostly out of fun and curiosity. It even has an anti-incest feature which shows if people are related to each other when dating. However, the database is also being used by scientists to study the genetics of certain diseases. SOEP's Snezana Curcic has been to Iceland to find out how the Íslendingabók  works.The programme is presented by Gareth Mitchell and the studio expert is Ghislaine Boddington. For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your audio. If you like Somewhere On Earth rate and review it.   More on this week's stories: Zelim: the future or unmanned search and rescuehttps://www.zelim.co/ deCode Genetics https://www.decode.com/Dr Kari Stefansson, CEO, deCode Kari Stefansson - deCODE genetics | LinkedInIceland Genealogy App https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0175wbvHarpa, Reykjavik's Cultural Centre  https://www.harpa.is/en/     The TeamAudio by Keziah Wenham-Kenyon and Dylan Burton Production Manager is Liz Tuohy Editor: Ania LichtarowiczRecording and sound editing by: Lansons | Team Farner For new episodes, subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. If you like Somewhere on Earth, please rate and review it.Send us a voice note: You can send us a voice note via WhatsApp: +44 7486 329 484

If you need time flexibility, ask, employers now more then ever with the skills shortage are considering and taking on people part time where the never used to think about it due to the skills shortage - they would rather have you part time rather than no time!     If you would like help or support with this process, you can join my free Facebook community, tradeswomen owning their power or if you would like 1:1 support or you are a business wanting to make the workplace better for tradeswomen and minorities you can inquire through my website, louiseazzopardi.com       I would also like to thank this episodes sponsor MEGT   This episode is proudly sponsored by MEGT. MEGT are a national Apprenticeship Network Provider and they host women in trade events all over the country with the next one being in     South Australia Date: Wednesday 25 October Time: 4pm - 7pm Location: Town Hall - The Riddoch Arts & Cultural Centre  

Assyrians of Dohuk commemorated the 90th anniversary of the Semele Massacre with a lecture prepared and presented by Mr Evan Gorbeel, President of Diana assyrian Cultural Centre, at the Hall of Mar Narsai Church of the East in Dohuk-Nohardra

Here, as usual, David expresses his trust in the LORD, even whilst he is either being attacked or surrounded by his enemies. William Macdonald in ‘The Believer's Bible Commentary' saw quite a lot of parallels between David in this Psalm, and the events of Jesus' arrest and trial. So much as so as you'd think that the whole Psalm was about Jesus. Well, we can see some similarities alright, but there are also many things that each of us could easily identify with too! This message was shared on the 9th July. That was approximately 25 years since Living Rock Church came to Killarney. Michael and Ninfa, Ashley and Hannah moved to Killarney on the 8th July, 1998. They didn't start having church or meetings until September of 1998, meeting in The Cultural Centre, Killarney. If you would like to watch the video of the service today, just click on this link! The post Psalm 27- A Declaration of Faith in God's Salvation! appeared first on Living Rock Church.

If you have ever visited the Mount Gambier Library on a Wednesday afternoon you may have had the pleasure of hearing the sounds of fun and laughter echoing throughout the library. The chances are that this joy is coming from the Headspace LINK Group. For several years this group of 18 – 25 year old's have made regular visits to the Mount Gambier Library and Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre for a wide range of activities. Join us for this episode as we talk to members of the group as well as key people who have made the partnership between the Mount Gambier Library and Headspace Mount Gambier a great success.

Welcome to another captivating episode of "Coming to the Mat" with your host, Dr. Mere Tari Sovick! In this episode, we have the honor of welcoming Ralph Regenvanu, a prominent advocate from Vanuatu, as our special guest. Ralph is a remarkable individual with diverse talents and passions, transcending the realm of politics through his roles as an esteemed artist and anthropologist. His unwavering advocacy for cultural preservation has earned him a global platform, where he actively shapes discussions on diversity. Ralph's journey has been shaped by a deep understanding of the challenges faced by Vanuatu and its neighboring countries. With his expertise in anthropology and development studies, he has dedicated his life to unraveling the intricate connections between culture, tradition, and progress. Being the first Ni-Vanuatu anthropologist, Ralph brings invaluable insights into the diverse dynamics of the region, particularly within Vanuatu. During his recent visit to Seattle, Washington, Dr. Mere Tari Sovick had the privilege of interviewing Ralph before his return to Vanuatu. The aim was to gain valuable insights from him on pressing issues that not only impact Vanuatu but also the entire Pacific region. These issues include climate change, economic development, and political sovereignty. In their conversation, Dr. Mere Tari Sovick and Ralph delved into various aspects of Ralph's life. They explored the profound influence of his parents' involvement in Vanuatu's anti-colonial independence movement during his upbringing in the 1970s. They also discussed the significant role played by Melanesian traditional values in shaping Vanuatu's development. Ralph's journey as a renaissance individual was highlighted, covering his work as an anthropologist, Director of the Cultural Centre, lawyer, and his current position as the Minister of Climate Change, Adaptation, Meteorology and Geohazards, Energy, Environment, and Disaster Risk Management for Vanuatu. The focus of their conversation centered around the urgent challenge of climate change and its impact on Vanuatu and the wider Pacific region. Ralph provided profound insights into the steps needed to address this pressing issue, emphasizing the importance of sustainable resource management and inclusive growth for the benefit of all members of society. Furthermore, Ralph shared his views on strategies to assert political sovereignty and autonomy for Vanuatu and other Pacific nations, highlighting the current geopolitical dynamics in the region and the need for political reform. The conversation also explored the critical role of traditional knowledge and practices in preserving the environment and promoting indigenous sustainable development. Ralph emphasized the integration of traditional resource management approaches with modern methods, finding ways to harmonize them for the benefit of communities in Vanuatu. They also discussed the importance of including women in decision-making processes related to biodiversity and traditional resources, particularly within the four legs of the community, as Ralph referred to it. Moreover, the significance of international cooperation and collaboration in addressing the challenges faced by Vanuatu and the wider Pacific region was highlighted. Ralph shed light on the power of partnerships and collective action in realms such as climate change and economic development. Despite contributing a minuscule amount to global greenhouse gas emissions, small Pacific island nations like Vanuatu are actively working to safeguard their economies and protect future generations from the impacts of climate change. However, challenges exist in receiving promised development assistance from wealthier countries, leading Vanuatu to explore new alliances with countries like China and India. Additionally, the Government of Vanuatu led a year-long campaign resulting in a historic decision at the UN General Assembly. The Assembly unanimously requested the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an Advisory Opinion on the legal obligations regarding climate change. This decision signifies Vanuatu's determination to seek justice and find legal avenues to address the impacts of climate change. Want to join MWT as a member? Members get ad free episodes of this podcast and more. Head over to https://www.melanesianwomentoday.org/member to learn more and join. This podcast is 100% member supported. This work cannot be done without you, our members. Thanks for considering purchasing a membership today.

Jaspreet Kaur and Harman Singh are back with a new episode of #AskCanadianSikhs! This month, we discuss Bhai Amritpal Singh courting arrest, South Asian Heritage Month and the term South Asian and lastly, the King's Coronation. We end with national board member, Mahekleen Kaur's interview with Raj Sidhu, the Director of Operations at Dashmesh Cultural Centre. They discussed the day-to-day operations of the Gurdwara along with the initiatives they have taken on, such as the women's shelter and the no-hungry tummy program.

Rosemary O'Brien details some of the upcoming events at the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre, Ottawa.

On Saturday, the Black Cultural Centre in Halifax is hosting an event that aims to empower members of the Black community by teaching skills to improve financial literacy, including tips on budgeting, credit cards and home ownership. Derico Symonds and Peter Owusu are organizing the free event and they spoke with Jeff about what attendees can expect to learn.

The Black Cultural Centre in Cherrybrook celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It opened in the early '80s, and ever since has been ground zero for Black culture in this province. Information Morning's Feleshia Chandler stopped by a recent celebration at the venue.

Pamela Lundstrum is a member of the Cultural Centre of Bird Island, which brings fine art to central Minnesota, south of Willmar. The center is offering an exhibit by wildlife painter Bradley Donner called “Wild Art,” which continues through the end of the month. Donner explains on his website that he enjoys going to the “wilds of northern Minnesota, Canada and the Driftless trout streams of southeast Minnesota and Wisconsin” to research art. “I am so excited about the newest exhibit,” Lundstrum says. “It's very exciting to see something that is just so beautiful and so perfect. And we only have to go to Bird Island to see it.” “Wild Art” will be on display at the Cultural Centre of Bird Island through April 22.  Bonnie Stewart is the executive director of the Fosston Community Library & Arts Association. She is looking forward to attending performances by singer/songwriter Dan Rodriguez, who she calls “an amazing performer. He's a talented musician. He writes his own songs, he sings beautifully. And he is probably one of the most engaging entertainers.” Rodriguez was raised in Detroit but moved to Minneapolis at age 18 to study music. His varied career includes the song "When You Come Home,” which played as part of a Budweiser commercial during the Super Bowl in 2014. “He just brings joyful, new, awesome music,” Stewart says. Rodriguez will play at the 318 Cafe in Excelsior Saturday. Annie Deutsch of Minneapolis recommends artist Sadie Ward, whose exhibition, “Midwest Women” will be on display at the Second Floor Gallery in Coffman Memorial Union in Minneapolis. Ward “has been making portraits of women throughout history out of bras,” Deutsch explains. “Brart. You put ‘bra' and ‘art' together.” The works are of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Jane Goodall among others. “Her first one that kind of inspired it all was Anna Dickey Olson, who was the first woman from Minnesota to run for Senate.” “Midwest Women” runs through April 23, with a reception Friday.

RJ Aquino, director of the Tulayan Filipino Diaspora Society discusses the need for a Filipino cultural centre in BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mainstay of the Australian community, venues like the Concordia Club, the Cyprus Club and the Polish Club have been supporting new communities for over a century. But with many of these migrant communities now well established, many clubs are struggling to survive. In episode four we visit the Atlas Community & Cultural Centre, which started as a football club and migrant workers' rights group in the 1930s.

Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Centre discusses the  Italian Cultural Centre's opposition to a proposed supportive housing project Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reactions to the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane Peter Ladner, Board member of the David Suzuki Foundation, Board Chair of BC Cycling Coalition, and former Vancouver City Councillor provides his reaction to the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane. The Italian Cultural Centre opposing a proposed supportive housing project Mario Miceli, Executive Director of the Italian Cultural Centre discusses the Italian Cultural Centre's opposition to a proposed supportive housing project Vancouver City Hall's report looking at the permitting of housing developments Peter Meiszner, Vancouver City Councillor discusses cutting through the red tape at Vancouver City Hall. Why remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane? Scott Jensen, ABC Vancouver Park Board Commissioner discusses the decision to remove the Stanley Park Bike Lane. Is it time to cancel Netflix? The password sharing crackdown begins Andy Baryer, Tech and Digital Lifestyle Expert at HandyAndyMedia.com discusses the backflash Netflix is facing as users voice displeasure over password sharing crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Scandinavian Cultural Centre hosts clubs from the five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. With sold-out shows at Folklorama, Awarded the 2021 Mural of the Year, and St. Lucia celebrations, it's been a busy year for the centre. Let's check in with Sonja Lundstrom and find out what's happened and what's in store. https://www.scandinaviancentre.ca/

The Paris gunman has admitted he wanted to kill "non-European foreigners". A 69-year-old retired train driver is accused of opening fire at a Kurdish cultural centre, killing three people and wounding another three. He told police his hatred of foreigners had "become totally pathological". Paris correspondent Catherine Field says they're finding out more and more about his racist motives. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clashes continued in Paris between members of the Kurdish community and police for a second day following the killing of three Kurds at a cultural centre.

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Wheeler and Lekter are joined by one-man-band man, Steve Hill, ahead of his show tomorrow night at the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre!

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Located just below the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden, Skellefteå has a long tradition of timber building; this was the primary inspiration behind the international competition winning design for the city's new cultural centre. The proposal was named Sida vid sida – Side-by-side; a timber-frame tower complex that placed art, performance and literary organisations alongside each other in a spectacular setting. Sara  Cultural Centre will be a new home for the Västerbotten Regional Theatre, Anna Nordlander Museum, Skellefteå Art Gallery, as well as the City Library. The complex will also contain a new hotel to accommodate the growing numbers of tourists to the city, as well as to provide a source of revenue for the local authority.Robert Schmitz, architect and partner at White Arkitekter, He has a long experience in complex design projects with an emphasis on commercial office projects, cultural buildings, hotels and urban planning. Robert is named Stockholm Director of Competitions and is part of the Office Management. Robert has won many prestigious architectural competitions including Täby City Hall, for which he received an IDEA gold medal award in Los Angeles 2017. most recently the internationally acclaimed competition about Skellefteå Cultural Centre, becoming one of the tallest timber high rises in the world.

For years, a small team has been working diligently to bring a collection of Mi'kmaw artifacts home. They've spent decades at the Smithsonia's National Museum of the American Indian. Kamden Nicholas and Basil Johnson are curatorial associates with the Cultural Centre and Tim Bernard is the executive director of the Mi'kmawey Debert Cultural Centre.

Natalia Haidash is an executive member of the Ukrainian Club.