Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS!!!
Oifis Iomairtean na Gàidhlig / Office of Gaelic Affairs supports the reclaiming and renewal of Gaelic language, culture, and identity as vital aspects of Nova Scotia life. Three programs are currently accepting applications for 2021:

--Gaelic Language & Culture in Community – Deadline to apply is March 15
This program helps increase opportunities for Nova Scotians to learn and speak the Gaelic language. It will deepen the connection, knowledge and appreciation of Nova Scotia’s distinct Gaelic culture and traditions. Grants up to $2,500.
Apply here: https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/images/gaelic_language_and_culture_in_community_program_app_web.pdf

--Gaelic Language Bursary (Scotland) – Deadline to apply is March 15
This program helps Nova Scotian and Canadian-based Gaelic learners with travel, meals and accommodation costs in Scotland while acquiring Gaelic language and experiencing its cultural expression. Funding awards will be dependent upon number of successful applicants.
Apply here: https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/documents/gaelic_language_bursary_scotland_expression_of_interest.pdf
*** This year will be virtual learning due to #COVID19

--Gaelic Intensive Immersion – Applications received on an ongoing basis
This program focuses on the learning through the Gaelic in Community (Gàidhlig aig Baile) method which teaches students to speak and understand the Gaelic language through full immersion utilizing everyday activities, games, and conversations and delivered by highly fluent instructor(s). Grants up to $6,000.
Apply here: https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/sites/default/files/inline/images/dian-oideas-na-gaidhlig-gaelic-intensive-immersion-guidelines.pdf

More information about Gaelic Affairs and their programs, please visit https://gaelic.novascotia.ca/work

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Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College

Ceilidh coming up right here in T-30mins! Countdown is on! #ceilidhwithus

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THE EMIGRANT EXPERIENCE - Sister Margaret MacDonell

Seo agaibh cliath-dhuilleag eile a tha a-nis ri faighinn air Google Sheets / We have just uploaded another of our spreadsheets to Google Sheets: https://docs.google.com/.../10M7rhPKFhVlF_IB.../edit...

This week we are celebrating the work of Dr. Sr. Margaret MacDonell CND, a Gaelic speaker, sister and scholar from Judique, Cape Breton. Her collection of Gaelic poems from the North America - The Emigrant Experience - is a key text in the canon of Gaelic emigrant literature.

Sister Margaret holds a B.A. from StFX University and a PhD from Harvard University in Celtic Languages and Literatures. She was head of the Department of Celtic Studies at St Francis Xavier University for many years and celebrated her 100th birthday on December 13th 2020.

Sister Margaret grew up with a deep, innate knowledge of her native language and culture. She has committed much of her life to the preservation and elevation of the language and has taught and encouraged numerous students to become Gaelic speakers and community leaders.

We would like to join many others in thanking Sister Margaret for her work in support of Gaelic, and in particularly for The Emigrant Experience which has been a vital source for building our database.

Read more about Sister Margaret and The Emigrant Experience in our latest blog post here: https://languageinlyrics.com/2021/02/23/song-metadata-in-google-sheets-the-emigrant-experience/

Watch an interview with her here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL-mrWwTib0&fbclid=IwAR1aUeMvul49eUMFwRCHeCC-gc27sLPN0xzPaVIlmGTfxZMs1CkxCn_dYOY

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