Child Migrant Voices from Glasgow & beyond

Child Migrant Voices from Glasgow & beyond

An evening of films, book readings, discussion, music and poetry.

By Maryhill Integration Network

Date and time

Wednesday, June 19 · 6 - 8pm GMT+1

Location

Woodside Halls

36 Glenfarg Street Glasgow G20 7QE United Kingdom

About this event

  • 2 hours

An evening of films, book readings, discussion, music and poetry

Watch short films Under the Jasmine Tree inspired by Glasgow-based Syrian poet, Saffanna; Seeking Sanctuary on a Scottish Island about Syrian children who first settled on Bute and Ugwumpiti about Maurice Nwokeji who survived the Biafra war.

Listen to readings from Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain: Oral Histories from 1930s - Present Day by author Eithne Nightingale and those featured in the book - Maurice Nwokeji, Hajra Williams who arrived in Glasgow from Pakistan in the 1970s and Syrian children who left Bute for Glasgow pre- and post- 2020.

Followed by discussion with Maryhill Integration Network about themes printed within the films and the book.

The evening ends with a performance of Syrian poetry and reggae music by Maurice Nwokeji followed by the sale and signing of Child Migrant Voices in Modern Britain.


Website: https://childmigrantstories.com/voices

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Maryhill Integration Network

Maryhill Integration Network (MIN) SCIO was established in 2001.

MIN’s Mission is to develop a unique and creative environment in which communities can come together to share experiences and demonstrate the value of cultural diversity in Scotland.

MIN’s Vision is for an inclusive society where everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and can live supported and connected lives.