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The ISCR will celebrate Indigenous People's Resistance Day with a Forum. It'll be on the 12th, at UB, and will start at 10am. It'll be streamed live. Happy holiday weekend!

Video of the day.  The Institute for Social and Cultural Research had a seminar last year about the history of the Belize flag.  Interesting to see the old coat of arms, and how it's evolved itself.  

https://www.instagram.com/p/CEw5tSOBQVa/

"The Belize History Association (BHA) in collaboration with the Institute for Social and Cultural Research and its partners proudly presents its Sixth Annual September Lecture as part of the 2019 September Celebrations. The lecture is entitled “The History and Evolution of the Belize Flag”.

The lecture was delivered by Mr. Nigel Encalada, Director of the Institute for Social and Cultural Research of the National Institute of Culture and History.

The lecture was held at the Bliss Center in Belize City on Tuesday, 17th September 2019, at 8:00 p.m."

The Benque House of Culture opened the "Story of Resistance"exhibit yesterday, to much fanfare.  They Benque HoC teamed up with the ISCR to bring the exhibit here.  It'll run for the September Celebrations.  There was a great turnout for the opening ceremony.

It's International Book Week.  Here in Belize there are quite a few events over the next 3 days, put on by the Institute of Social and Cultural Research and the Belize Book Industry Association.  Today, the University of Belize is having the opening ceremony, and the launching of 'The Economic History of Belize from the 17th Century to Post-Independence."  Tomorrow and Wednesday, there are events at the Bliss.  Thanks, ISCR and BBIA!

The Belize at Thirty Conference kicked off today, but tomorrow and Thursday there will be 8 lecturers presenting.  This would be great for students.  For more information contact the ISCR office at 822-3307.

"The Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) through the National Celebrations Commission will be hosting the Belize at Thirty Conference from March 20th to March 22nd, 2012.  The Conference is an educational and reflective exercise in which guest lecturers from development sectors have been invited to develop and present research papers on key areas of national interest since independence.  The lectures and discussions will focus on historical analysis, statistics, trends and patterns on Belize’s state of development and generate informative projections for a way forward."

Pictures of the opening of the Heroes and Benefactors Exhibit at the SISE House of Culture yesterday.  These show some of the setting up of the exhibit.  Well done.

Looks like Monday will be a great time at SISE's House of Culture.  Come out to find out more about Belize's 2 national heroes and the other 'unsung' herors who have helped make Belize the jewel it is.

You'll find out about Don Elijio Panti, Dr. Cal, George Price, Philip Goldson, Antonio Soberanis, and many more, Monday, starting at 10:00am.  Contact the ISCR at 822.3307 or email them at iscr@nichbelize.org.

Read the flier for more details.  Students have until the end of January to apply.  Call 822-3303 for more information.

The Institute for Social & Cultural Research has published an informational article entitled 'Who are the Garifuna People of Belize?'  It talks about the history and culture of the Garinagu people. Worth a read.

"In dories and boats, the Garinagu bring coconut, plantain, cassava, and the drums of their ancestors to Dangriga’s shores, as the crowds—Belizeans and visitors alike—cheer and celebrate in the streets. This is Yurumein: the reenactment of the Garifuna journey to Belize. It is Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday in Belize since 1943. It’s a celebration of culture, resilience, and vision."

The Institute for Social and Cultural Research paid a visit to Los Tambos Government School.

"Benque HOC congratulates the parents, students and staff for their efforts to educate their children as best as possible with the limit resource they have.  At the same time we thank the staff of ISCR, especially to Mrs Irene and Mison and of course the Museum of Belize Director, Ms Jones."

Tomorrow at 9:30am, the Benque House of Culture will have the opening of the exhibition entitled "The Story of Resistance in Belize."  Everyone is invited to this cultural event, done to coincide with the September Celebrations.  It starts at 9:30am.

"Seeking to enhance your knowledge on our Belizean History?  There is much to look forward to as the "Story of Resistance of Belize" will be launched on September 6th, on the 11th Anniversary Celebration of your House of Culture.  Exhibition compiled by our sister Department, The Institute of Social & Cultural Research: ISCR"

Pictures from the first days of the Belize Archaeology and Anthropology Symposium at the SIRH.

The Benque House of Culture had their Sawdust Art Project and Carpet creating event, and the Banquitas House of Culture was there to experience it, and take tons of great pictures.  Glad to have Orange Walk's HoC come down and have a great time.  It was a great cultural event, thanks to the Benque HoC.

"Representing Banquitas HOC and Institute of Creative Arts Orange Walk at Benque Viejo del Carmen for the Sawdust carpets.  It was a great pleasure to witness the rich culture of Benque and an honor to be part of this community activity.  We give thanks to Ms. Nayell for showing us around and for making us feel at home.  Oh and also to her volunteers: Edson and Daniel!  It was a wonderful experience and we all learned a lot."

There will be many events for the Belize at 30 celebrations.

"The Institute for Social and Cultural Research (ISCR) through the National Celebrations Commission will be hosting the Belize at 30 Conference from March 20th to 22nd 2012.  The Belize at 30 Conference is an educational and reflective exercise in which several persons from the development sectors have been invited to develop and present papers about Belize over the past thirty years.  These papers and presentations will be focused on historical facts, statistics, trends and patterns which may help to clarify existing development outcomes as well as make recommendations and projections for a way forward.

There will be an opening lecture on March 20th, by Dr. Anne Macpherson on the role of Women in Belize’s Nationalist Movement at the Fordyce Chapel on the St. John’s College Campus.  Thereafter, eight lecturers will present over the remaining two days, with the lectures on the 21st at the Fordyce Chapel and on the 22nd at the Bliss Centre for the Performing Arts."

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