‘Spirit of Art/Art of Spirit’: A month-long celebration of the Sacred Nature of Creativity
EarthDiverse, the Waikato Interfaith Council, Artmakers Trust and the University of Waikato’s Ecumenical Chaplain’s Office are pleased to announce a a series of talks, readings, music and dance performances, practical workshops and an ongoing exhibition devoted to the theme of Art and Spirituality to be held between 24th August and 30th September.
What: a month-long series of events that include an art exhibition, music and dance performances, poetry readings, talks, seminars and practical workshops on the theme of Art and Spirituality.
When: 24 August through 30 September 2019
Where: Lady Goodfellow Chapel, University of Waikato, Gate 1, Knighton Road, Hamilton; and Artmakers Trust, 2 Seddon Road, Hamilton
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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84% Yes
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14% No
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1.9% Other - I'll share below!
EarthDiverse: Te Reo Māori classes starting Wed 8 May 2024!
EarthDiverse is pleased to announce the start of its newest language course in Te Reo Māori. Our Introductory Māori classes begin on Wed 8 May 2024 from 6:30-8:30pm. We offer hybrid courses with both in-person classes based in Hamilton and live-streamed on-line via Zoom to anywhere in the world with a good internet connection. For more info on this course, and our other language, arts and humanities courses,
please click on one of the links below.
Backing world-leading work happening here
The Waikato Medical Research Foundation (WMRF) has two funding rounds a year, the first one for 2024 closed yesterday, 30 April, with ten applications received. The second is open from 1 September to 31 October, check out their website for more info see the WMRF link below.
We keenly support the WMRF through the ‘Waikato Medical Research Foundation Fund’, which its board set up with us just on a a year ago for the particular purpose of making it easier for the public to contribute towards the success of the region’s health research sector.
To find out more, check out the WMRF story from our recent Annual Report at the Momentum link below.
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