Workshops

Members of the community presented at the Cultural Awareness Workshop on 29 February 2024 for Arts, Culture & Heritage Organisations. Listen to their presentations below.

Yerson Viveros (Colombian Community) Spanish language

Cultural Awareness Workshop
29 February 2024
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Theresa Deih (Zomi Community) Interpreter for Zomi language and Burmese language

Cultural Awareness Workshop
29 February 2024
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Sue Leya (Chin Community) Interpreter for Chin Hakha, Burmese, Falam, Mizo, Hindi language

Cultural Awareness Workshop
29 February 2024
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Moo Da Twalaw (Karenni Community) Interpreter for Karenni Language and Burmese language

Cultural Awareness Workshop
29 February 2024
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre

Feedback from participants -
Cultural Awareness Workshop

"To hear the community voices - Norma did amazing to bring these to us. I would have liked to have provided some prepared questions and have had the opportunity to have a two way conversation with these community leaders.”

"It was very powerful hearing directly from those with lived experience as new migrants and former refugees in Nelson."

“Spaces that are affordable are key for these groups and that's a great way for community organisations to help. Also allow time to provide extra help with some of the requirements for using said spaces (health and safety forms particularly) as these are intimidating.”

"I most enjoyed hearing directly from migrants and refugees. It's wonderful to hear about what they need from community organisations straight from them."

“I found that our society is not an easy one for people to transcend for our migrant communities. Also that culturally there are some differences but many similarities.”

“How important it is to give a voice to those we are here to serve.”

“Being more proactive to bring people in to meet with us about their bookings rather than sending them a form in English if it is not their first language”