Comment by Hans Wahler on December 11, 2011 at 10:35

Fundraising for roma home building & education

You are welcome to help

Comment by Els on December 11, 2011 at 14:13

Dear Hans,

Let's try to keep the issues separated a bit. I know that all is interconnected (we work on education through culture and housing also deals with education). But it is very confusing to start tackling everything in one group. Education mainly deals, I believe, with 1. education of the majority, as there is a big lack of knowledge among non-Roma. And 2. with education of Romani youth: good mainstream schools and no segregation. Education could also deal with our planned tours along schools and universities, which will be a combination of education and art. I hope that we can agree upon this. Maybe we should really reorganize the groups and also establish one on housing and food and employment. We need to think about a good name for this group. Our Khetanes site needs some maintenance.

Kind regards,

Els

Comment by Hans Wahler on December 11, 2011 at 14:18

Yes Els

agree with you

Comment by Ciuin Ferrin on December 13, 2011 at 0:30

Dear Els and all,

I am currently working on two programs of Holocaust education designed   for middle to university levels. This program is in the co-ordination stage   currently, working between O Porrajmos Education Society and another private   researcher in the States.

The program is designed to be taught in stages and may be taught in as   little as one hour, though a five hour program is recommended. This   programming is stemming from testimonies taken from Sinti survivors who were   interviewed in the 1980s by Dr. Gabbie Tyrnaur. It is my hope that this   program will be used in conjunction with the materials sold by the United   States Holocaust Memorial and Museum. I have chosen the package from the USHMM   because schools consider the materials from the Museum to be the highest   authority, though we know this is questionable. The materials we are working   with would not be sold at the Museum, but available online for purchase from   OPES.

We would love to incorporate a section in the three to five day program   of art inspired during or by the Holocaust. Art is a way to bring a new   feeling into the the classroom, a new dimension most historical programs leave   out.

This program will be tested in middle schools as early as the end of the   2011-12 school year, though the following school year seems more   attainable.

If this program is successful, I would like to make the curriculum   available to all teachers from middle to university levels.

Also, I feel that we should co-ordinate and participate in ceremonies on   January 27, April 8, and August 2 of every year. Candle light vigils, wreaths   in rivers, planting trees, are just some of the ways the days have been marked   in the past. This not only shows our respect for our own history, giving us   the opportunity to claim our history and teach it to those around us.   Education is the key to unlocking the present.

If anyone is interested in assisting with this project, or with finding   venues both in the States and in Europe for exhibitions, teachings, or vigils,   please let me know.

Baxt,

C

Comment by claire-lyne xylena apotheloz on December 13, 2011 at 0:52

Dear Ciuin I am interested in Candle light vigils, wreaths in rivers, planting trees...

looks like I am going to be in California for the 8.of april day - will talk to sani rifati about this.

(it would be in the sebastopol - petaluma area)

Baxt

X

Comment by Ciuin Ferrin on December 13, 2011 at 0:58

Wonderful! I need to contact him as well for another project. Someday I will get to his festival in May, but I had the pleasure of meeting him at the Romani Studies Conference at Berkeley in November.

There is interest in doing a wreath here as well as a candle lighting in the evening here in Iowa and I will begin planning it in January. The difficulty with April 8 this year is that it is Easter Sunday. I may need to schedule activities for Saturday the 7th.

 

Baxt,

C

Comment by Hans Wahler on December 18, 2011 at 7:41

Comment by Tina Burbank on December 18, 2011 at 22:12

Good Sunday, C,

I am interested in helping with the curriculum project, to ensure that the curriculum is available and palatable for all, from the skills, knowledge and authentic assessment to the marketing. I look forward to your correspondence.

take care, 

Tina

Comment by Ciuin Ferrin on December 18, 2011 at 22:21

Good Sunday to you as well. I look forward to the help! I am currently working on comparisons with the USHMM Teacher's Guide. When I have fully researched it, I then need to make sure my work will flow smoothly with it as well as be able to stand on its own. Not looking forward to those fine details. When I have something tangible, I'll send it to you for your opinion.

 

Baxt,

C

Comment by Tina Burbank on December 18, 2011 at 23:47

Well done, C! Engineering effective lessons is an art form. Thank you!!! And aligning curriculum details are one of my specialties, so thanks for including me when the time comes.

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