Congratulations to TheJournal.ie and The Noteworthy, winners of the Mary Raftery Prize for social affairs journalism for their TOUGH START series which investigated obstacles for Traveller children in Ireland in health, education, accommodation and justice. Receiving their award at St Patrick's Campus DCU last night journalists Maria Delaney, Michelle Hennessy and Cormac Fitzgerald said : 'At its core, was the Traveller community who were involved in every step of the investigative process. From the very start, when we were exploring what issues we should focus on, to trusting us to report on their experiences. We know that journalism in Ireland hasn't always got things right in this regard, so we really appreciate the time and trust given to our team by every Traveller who took part. A special thanks to the children who spoke to us, their comments were some of the most powerful in the series and this is their story. Our team especially thank Pavee Point, the Irish Traveller Movement and the Traveller Visibility Group in Cork - who were all key in helping us bring this series together.
The series is here : https://www.noteworthy.ie/tough-start/news
@tvgcorkclg@RafteryPrize@paveepoint@thejournal_ie
College Connect in partnership with DCU Access and DCU Students' Union are delighted to announce its 'Traveller and Roma Cultural Celebration' taking place in DCU, Glasnevin Campus, on 14 March 2023 (11.30am-2pm).
The event is aimed at showcasing and promoting the visibility of Traveller and Roma culture on college campuses in the Midlands, East, and North Dublin (MEND) region, and to reinforce the fact that ‘College is For Anyone, It Can BE You!’
The day will feature a variety of events, including a workshop hosted by celebrated author and historian Oein DeBharduin on the Traveller languages of Cant and Gammon, as well as readings and discussion of extracts from his critically acclaimed book, ‘Why The Moon Travels’, a collection of Traveller folktales and stories.
This event requires registration which can be found by clicking the link below:
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Meath Traveller Workshops will also be bringing their ‘Living Traveller History Exhibition’, to campus. The exhibition features a full-size Barrel-Top Wagon and a live demonstration of the traditional Traveller industry of tin-smithing, by a master tinsmith.
And that’s not all!
There will be musical performances by Traveller artist Trish O’Reilly and the Roma jazz band ‘Musicantia' in the U Building from 1pm-2pm.
The event is FREE ENTRY AND OPEN TO EVERYONE.
Equal Ireland is now enrolling for a certificate in 'Enterprise and Community Development', starting in February 2023.
The course is for adult learners who are interested in or working in community development and would like a formal, fully accredited Level 6 qualification. There are a number of scholarships available to those from marginalised groups including Travellers.
See www.equalireland.ie for more.
As part of College Awareness Week, College Connect are delighted to announce that the ‘Whidden Workshop; It’s Kushti to Rokker’ is back on Friday December 2nd from 2:00pm – 3:00pm with our How to Get to College webinar
Zoom Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aSzn4_7FSJqAwXKe50QKXA
Hosts Breda Hogan and Megan Berry will be joined by a panel of Traveller and Roma students to chat about the different entry routes in to college, the different supports available and talking about their experience of accessing and progressing through college. As always, the chat will be informative and interactive and will be great viewing for any Traveller or Roma students who may be thinking about progressing to higher education.
A great opportunity for Traveller musicians.
A new mentorship programme is being launched offering free guidance and support to one artist in Ireland who is either female, a person of color, a member of the Traveller community, a refugee or identities as LGBTQIA+.
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Fantastic opportunity for Traveller Internships in the Civil Service
Paid internships are available for 17 year olds up.
For more information and how to apply, check out the links in our bio !!
#Employment #Opportunity
Today on National Coming Out Day, 11th October 2022, we stand in solidarity with all LGBTI+ Traveller & Roma people, as members of the National Action Group for LGBT+ Traveller and Roma Rights.
We also highlight the upcoming Peer-Research “Unveiling Inequalities – Experiences of LGBTI+ Travellers and Roma. "
REGISTER NOW for this in-person event on Eventbrite through the link 🔗 in our bio Lunch & Refreshments provided
The Irish Traveller Movement offer our heartfelt sympathies today to all of the families, friends and entire community in Donegal of the ten people deceased in the tragedy at the village of Creeslough, last Friday and to all those who have been injured. We commend the emergency services north and south of Ireland, and our community stands in solidarity with you.
We also sadly remember on their 7th anniversary Tara Gilbert (27) her partner Willie Lynch (25) , their unborn child, their two daughters Jodie (9) and Kelsey (4) and their uncle Jimmy Lynch aged (39). Thomas Connors (27) , his wife Sylvia (30) and their sons Jimmy (5) and Christy (3), killed in Carrickmines and we think of their families at this very sad time,
COME WORK WITH US💥
We have extended the deadline for our vacancy for a part-time National Traveller Accommodation Policy Officer.
New deadline: 5pm, Monday 17th Oct
More information here: https://activelink.ie/vacancies/civil-liberties-human-rights/94382-irish-traveller-movement-national-traveller-accommodation-policy-officer-part-time
#PolicyChange #HumanRights
Hate Crimes are message crimes that make entire communities feel unsafe.
Take a stand against hate crime and add your voice to this new petition to call for a national action plan to go beyond criminal law and tackle the roots of hate
Click the link in our bio to sign the petition 🔗
#HateCrimesHurtUsAll #StandByMe
@generation.ireland Generation Ireland are an independent nonprofit organisation that offer free career-launching 'bootcamps' to help anyone facing barriers to employment build thriving and sustainable careers.
Generation bootcamps are 8-12 week intensive courses in areas such as green jobs, retrofitting and sustainability, IT, data analytics, etc. They work directly with employers and over 80% of Generation learners get hired within 5 weeks of completing a programme.
What is on offer/supports they provide:
- Completely free training
- Generation connect you to hiring employers
- 1:1 mentor and career support
- Practical and mindset skills
- free laptops and WiFi dongles to anyone who needs them for up to six months after completion of the programme or until a job is secured (whichever is sooner)
Eligibility:
- 18+
- Living in Ireland
- legal right to work & live in Ireland
- Not currently in education, training, or stable employment (accept contracts of 16 hours/less)
- Available for full duration of the courses, and ready to start a full time entry level job straight after the course
Generation has a number of courses coming up, such as the Retrofit Advisor programme:
Retrofit Advisor programme: Applications now open!
Programme start date 21st November 2022
Applicants will be a great fit for this course if they are: -Eager to have an impact and make a difference to the climate crisis
- Energised by working with and helping people, providing great customer service
- Great at paying attention to detail
- Comfortable working with a computer in an office environment as part of a team
- Excited to learn new things in a changing sector
- Interest on working on projects
Applicants can apply using the link in our bio 🔗
The Coalition Against Hate Crime has now launched the #HateCrimesHurtUsAll campaign. As a proud member of the coalition we are calling for a national action plan against hate alongside the new legislation. Find out more about the campaign through the link in our bio 🔗
#HateCrimesHurtUsAll #StandByMe
