Screening of Ima Iduozee's Diaspora Mixtapes and After we’re gone, followed by a panel discussion.
Screening of Ima Iduozee's Diaspora Mixtapes and After we’re gone, followed by a panel discussion. Featuring: Ima Iduozee, Maryan Abdulkarim, Elvis Fuamba, Oulia Makonen (chair). Language: Finnish and English AfriStadi, the Africa Research Forum for Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Helsinki, invites you to the screening of two short films by choreographer and filmmaker Ima Iduozee. The films, Diaspora mixtapes and After we’re gone, picture Diaspora experiences in Finland. They will be followed by a panel discussion. This event opens AfriStadi’s celebration of BHM is an annual event celebrating African Americans since 1926 in the US, where it is held in February. The festival is also established in the UK and Ireland, where it takes place in October. We are celebrating Black History Month in Helsinki this October. Our goal is to showcase the contributions of African Diaspora members to society and knowledge production in Finland and the Nordic countries and to disseminate societally relevant Africa research in Finland and the Nordic countries. About the films Diaspora Mixtapes vol. 1 is the first part of Iduozee's series of works that celebrate the past, present & future of the African Diaspora. In this art-house documentary, artists, activists and entrepreneurs’ around the Diaspora share their story through music, poetry, autobiography and interviews. The first part of the series, vol. 1, was filmed in South Africa, Denmark, Germany, Jamaica and Finland during 2019. The film features Jaamil Olawale Kosoko, Yeboyah, Maryan Abdulkarim, Joy Mariama Smith, Isaac Sene and Adri Mena. After We're Gone. Zena enters an underground shrine to meet the royal priestess. As the ritual begins, she re-imagines the journey of the African Diaspora. Using the narrative conventions of documentary and fiction, the now, the past and the future are rethought to create an ode to those who have paved the way. Unfolding through the lens on Ima Iduozee, the film features archival footage of Lola Odusoga, Rosa Emilia Clay, Donata Pennanen, FESTAC 77, Windrush 1948, Sun Ra, Barbara Ann Teer, Miriam Makeba, Muraina Oyelami and more. After We’re Gone is the second part of Diaspora Mixtapes, a series or works that celebrates the past, present and future of the African Diaspora. About the speakers Ima Iduozee is a choreographer, film director and DJ. His debut choreography This is The Title (2012) caught international attention, and he toured in 16 countries to present it. He has worked as a choreographer for the Finnish National Opera, the Finnish National Theater, and the theaters of Helsinki and Stockholm, among others. His short film After We're Gone received its premiere at Kiasma, and its international premiere at film festivals in San Francisco. Maryan Abdulkarim is a Somali-Finnish screen writer and journalist, and she is based in Helsinki. Elvis Fuamba is the chairperson and co-founder of Afrofinns ry, an independent nonprofit association whose mission is to elevate, encourage and support more self-reliance within the community. Elvis is also a photographer, documentarist, and social entrepreneur; he has been an entrepreneur for 20 years in Finland. As a documentarist, Elvis recently completed a documentary called "Cultural Crossroads," which explores Afrofinns' culture, creation and transmission of the Afrofinns' culture to the next generation. This documentary was screened at the Helsinki City Museum as part of the "Being Black" exhibition. Oulia Makkonen is a film and religious studies scholar with specific focus on African screen media. Beyond religion and film, her research interests encompass film festivals’ curatorial practices and transnational cinematic language within African and African diaspora studies. Presently, Oulia Makkonen is based in Sweden and works as research coordinator for Uppsala University’s Forum for Africa studies. Free entrance, welcome! Organized by: AfriStadi. https://www.helsinki.fi/en/networks/africa-research-forum-social-sciences-and-humanities/events/black-history-month-2023
Re/presenting the African Diaspora in Finland
Do you want to learn Finnish? Let’s Read Together -group gathers on Mondays.
Would you like to learn Finnish? Let’s Read Together -group gathers once a week for about two hours. The group practices reading, writing, listening and talking in Finnish. Teachers of the groups are volunteers. Studying is free. You can take your children with you. You can join whenever you like. The library group is for everybody (women and men). Please note that on 20th of November group exceptionally gathers on the second floor. ****** Photo: Juhani Räty/City of Vantaa Logos: City of Vantaa, Helmet Library, Let's Read Together -network
På måndagskvällar kommer läshunden Emil och hans matte Raisa till barnavdelningen och läser kvällssagor.
På måndagskvällar kommer läshunden Emil och hans matte Raisa till barnavdelningen och läser kvällssagor. Eller nåja, Raisa läser och Emil lyssnar. Alla barn och familjer är välkomna att komma med och lyssna. Sagorna läses i bibbans sagorum, på svenska och/eller finska enligt behov.
Welcome to Finnish language café! Finnish Language café meets every Monday at 5:00 PM in Learning room 3, second floor. You can sing up in advance by sending email to: oodinetakielikahvila@gmail but it's not mandatory. Welcome! Tervetuloa kielikahvilaan! Suomen kielen kielikahvila jatkuu syksyllä 2023 4.9. alkaen. Tapaamiset järjestetään maanantaisin klo 17, Oppimistila 3, toinen kerros. Ilmoittaudu sähköpostitse osoitteessa oodinetakielikahvila@gmail.com tai tule suoraan paikan päälle. Photo: Unsplash.com / Avel Chuklanov
In this group we discuss in finnish and practice language together.
Mondays at 5pm in Akseli Would you like to speak better finnish? In this group we discuss in finnish and practice language together. We talk about news, job hunting and different cultures. We deside together the topics. Welcome! More information: vapaaehtoiset@pakolaisapu.fi
We offer help for adults studying Finnish. We can help with Finnish language coursework as well as understanding documents in Finnish and other daily language questions.
We offer help for adults studying Finnish. We can help with Finnish language coursework as well as understanding documents in Finnish and other daily language questions. Our helpers speak Arabic, Kurdish, Russian and English. Starting Monday September 4th Mondays 15:00 - 16:00 Fridays 12:00 – 13:00 On Fridays you are welcome to come with children.
Vi samlas igen varje måndag för språkkafé på svenska i Roborummet i Dickursby bibliotek. Fr o m 4.9 kl. 14, välkommen!
Vi fortsätter med språkkaféet på svenska, varje vecka i Dickursby bibliotek! Kom med och håll igång din svenska, det är öppet för allmänheten att delta. Nytt tema varje vecka! Vi samlas på första våningen i Roborummet, varje måndag 4.9. - 4.12.2023 kl. 14-15. Vid ytterligare frågor, kontakta: Charlotta Panzera: charlotta.panzera@vantaa.fi Lisbet Muurinen: lisbet.muurinen@vantaa.fi Vi ses i september!
Itäkeskus Library is organizing a pop-up workshop for the Zineton - Zine challenge weekend.
Itäkeskus Library is organizing a pop-up workshop for the Zineton - Zine challenge weekend. All levels of zine makers are welcome, regardless of experience. We celebrate diverse zines, whether they're digital or handmade! Zineton is a creative marathon where you make a zine in just one weekend. After the challenge, your zines will be showcased on zineton.com gallery and zines submitted in PDF format will also be printed and sent to the authors! > For more info and registration, visit <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zineton.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Ckatariina.sarja%40hel.fi%7C946e5314071546b2081108dbaeb456e4%7C3feb6bc1d7224726966c5b58b64df752%7C1%7C0%7C638295862136859410%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fZkCFTS%2Fi19X9wISKSYIHQc6BPTdVMbT51pqE%2FOIKO8%3D&reserved=0">www.zineton.com Workshop materials: You have, e.g. scanner, photo software (Gimp, Photoshop C6), paper cutter, copy machine and recycled materials (e.g. scrapbooks and magazines) to realise your zine. A limited number of free prints are reserved for participants. Once the limit is reached, prints cost €0.40 per A4 strip. The workshop is open: - on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. + and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. You can stay for a while or spend the whole day working on your magazine at the library. They have a collection of previous years’ Zineton zines and related materials on display, which can inspire your zine. The workshop will take place in the Kaupunkiverstas, Itäkeskus library hall (Turunlinnantie 1, Kulttuuritalo Stoa). >Note: Please register through zineton.com to submit your zine officially to get it displayed in the zineton.com gallery and to get prints (if submitted as a pdf file). Zineton registration will close on Thursday, September 28th, at 3 p.m. The workshop at the library is free, and no advance registration is necessary!
‘DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories’ is an exhibition of textile narratives, artistic exploration, material solutions and design pedagogy showcasing the multitude of textile work in Aalto University.
We are happy to announce and warmly welcome you to ‘DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories’, an exhibition of textile narratives, artistic exploration, material solutions and design pedagogy showcasing the multitude of textile work in Aalto University. The exhibition takes place in collaboration with Central Library Oodi for the month of September. The exhibition continues the series of DIALOGUES events, showcasing propositions for textile futures. DIALOGUES launched in New York in November 2022 with a joint exhibition and seminar by Aalto University and Parsons - The New School. The exhibition was expanded on return to Dipoli Gallery, Aalto University in December 2023. The partnership with Oodi Library brings textile stories from Aalto University to new audiences in Helsinki. Exhibition Dates: 08.09-01.10.23 Mon-Fri: 9:00–18:00, Sat-Sun: 10:00-17:00 Dialogues Exhibition Team: Maarit Salolainen, Dialogues Initiator and Curator Nora Bremer, Exhibition Coordinator Aino Salonen, Graphic Designer Edel O’ Reilly, Aalto Exhibitions Curator More info: https://virtualexhibitions.aalto.fi/en/dialogues-creating-new-textile-futures/dialogues-an-ode-to-textile-stories Further information & exhibition contact: Edel O' Reilly, Curator, Aalto University edel.oreilly@aalto.fi
Exhibition: DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories
Utsällningen "DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories” består av textila berättelser, konstnärlig utforskning, materiella lösningar och designpedagogik som visar upp de många textilverksamheterna vid Aalto-universitetet.
Vi är glada att kunna berätta om och varmt välkomna er till ”DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories”, en utställning bestående av textila berättelser, konstnärlig utforskning, materiella lösningar och designpedagogik som visar upp de många textilverksamheterna vid Aalto-universitetet. Utställningen äger rum under september månad, i samarbete med centrumbiblioteket Ode. Utställningen är en fortsättning på serien av DIALOGUES-evenemang och visar upp förslag för framtidens textilier. DIALOGUES lanserades i New York i november år 2022 med en gemensam utställning och ett gemensamt seminarium mellan Aalto-universitetet och Parsons – New School. Utställningen utökades när den gjorde sin återkomst vid Galleriet i Dipoli, Aalto-universitetet i december 2023. Partnerskapet med centrumbiblioteket Ode tar textilhistorier från Aalto-universitetet till nya målgrupper i Helsingfors. Utställningsdatum: 8.9-1.10.23 mån-fre: 9:00-18:00 / lö-sön: 10:00-17:00 Utställare: Sanna Ahonen / Lorena Articadi / Nora Bremer / Venla Elonsalo / Anusuya Krishnaswamy /Josh Krute / Ella Siltavuori / Multifunctional Materials Design Research Group: Jaana Vapaavuori, Laura Koskelo, Maija Vaara, Mithila Mohan, Pedro Silva, Zahra Madani / Sun-Powered Textiles-Moiré project: Zuzana Zmatekova, Janne Halme, Elina Ilén, Maarit Salolainen / BioColour-Natural Indigo project: Kirsi Niinimäki, Arttu Åfeldt Leonardo Hidalgo Uribe / Ia Kähkönen / Helmi Liikanen / Jarno Kettunen / Elisa Defossez Dialogues utställningsteam: Maarit Salolainen, initiativtagare och kurator för Dialogues Nora Bremer, utställningskoordinator Aino Salonen, grafisk designer Edel O’ Reilly, Aaltos utställningskurator Mer info: https://www.aalto.fi/en/events/dialogues-an-ode-to-textile-stories-at-oodi-library För mer information och kontaktperson för utställningen: Edel O’ Reilly, kurator, Aalto-universitetet edel.oreilly@aalto.fi
Utställning: DIALOGUES - An Ode to Textile Stories
Bioremediation can be used for multiple remediation sites both on land and in water. Both Finnish iGEM teams try to bioremediate waters: ABOA from toxic methylmercury and Aalto-Helsinki from microplastics.
Many sites globally have been polluted by human action. Until now remediation of these sites has been troublesome and inefficient because it has required a lot of energy and usually complex chemicals. With new technologies that utilize synthetic biology, remediation will be easier and more efficient. Bioremediation can be used for multiple remediation sites both on land and in water. Both Finnish iGEM teams try to bioremediate waters: ABOA from toxic methylmercury and Aalto-Helsinki from microplastics. The talk will also be streamed online. For more information, check our website <a href="https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffb.me%2Fe%2F6GUDCfXJy&data=05%7C01%7Coodi.tilat%40hel.fi%7Cd498dd4e7c9b43ccd50e08dbb8279cba%7C3feb6bc1d7224726966c5b58b64df752%7C1%7C0%7C638306252569157027%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hd9Q2Vy5cRgNt9lbAHCKThy4BCtZ%2BsnoJLuY9EnmXM0%3D&reserved=0">https://fb.me/e/6GUDCfXJy Free entrance. The talk is organized by Science Basement.
Science Basement: Synthetic Biology Approaches for Environmental Restoration
Fredagar kl. 18 Välkommen med på filmfredag! I Sellobibliotekets Jaminurkka ordnas det varje fredagkväll kl. 18.00 en filmvisning för barn och familjer. Vi väljer filmerna utifrån barnens önskemål. Kom och berätta ditt önskemål till bibliotekets personal och bekanta dig med schemat för filmvisningarna på barnavdelningen i Sellobiblioteket. Filmerna har rekommendationsålder T (tillåten för alla åldrar) eller 7 (tillåten för barn över 7 år). Språket för föreställningen är finska. Språket för textningen väljs enligt barnens önskemål.
Here you can try, fantasize, show, experiment. We will only support freedom self-expression and prompting courage. So, if your child dreams to perform on stage, and you want to see him enthusiastic and with shining eyes - bring them to us!
What is theater? A place for play and communication. There are no diaries where for each subject you get an assessment, because everyone is Excellent in the game. Here you can try, fantasize, show, experiment. We will only support freedom self-expression and prompting courage. So, if your child dreams to perform on stage, and you want to see him enthusiastic and with shining eyes - bring them to us! Your child will learn: speak in front of the public speak clearly and correctly not to be afraid of the stage express your thoughts out loud to be able to concentrate, show and manage emotions «use your head» for its intended purpose be active and gambling skillfully owns his body The theater opens for children 8 -16 y.o. every Friday 17.00-18.30. 20.10. & 10.11. are canceled. Entresse library, Blue Room You can sign up for the studio and get information about the training program by e-mail suomenukrlastteatteri@gmail.com and mob. +358413179903 ________________________________________________________________________ Перший український дитячий театр Фінляндії «МАСКИ» / Suomen ukrainalainen lastenteatteri ”NAAMIOT” Що таке театр? місце гри та спілкування тут немає щоденників, де за кожен предмет отримуєш оцінку, бо в грі кожен відмінник тут можна пробувати, вигадувати, показувати, експериментувати ми будемо лише підтримувати свободу самовираження та спонукати до сміливості. То ж, якщо ваша дитина мріє виступати на сцені, а ви хочете бачити її захопленою і з палаючими очима - приводьте її до нас! Ваша дитина навчиться: виступати перед публікою чітко та правильно говорити не боятися сцени висловлювати свої думки вголос вміти концентруватися, проявляти та керувати емоціями «користуватися головою» за призначенням бути активною та азартною володіти своїм тілом Театральна студія запрошує дітей віком від 8 до 16 років. Заняття відбуваються щоп’ятниці 17.00-18.30 Бібліотека Entresse, Blue Room Записатися до студії та отримати інформацію про програму занять ви можете за електронною поштою suomenukrlastteatteri@gmail.com або за тел. +358413179903
Let's celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival together!
Let's celebrate the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival together! The Festival is arranged on the Stage of Iso Omena Library on 29th of September 17.30-18.30. Mid-Autumn festival is a traditional Chinese celebration. The purpose is to enjoy family time and remember the people who already left us. Welcome to Iso omena Library to listen to beautiful music and spend time with friends. If your child wants to play music in the concert, please write the email to yangxia.cui@espoo.fi
Kom med och sjunga dina favoritsånger helt gratis!
Kom med och sjunga dina favoritsånger helt gratis! Vi sjunger både på finska och på svenska och har det roligt tillsammans varannan fredag (1.9., 15.9., 29.9., 13.10., 27.10., 10.11., 24.11. och 8.12.2023) klockan 12-13 i Nordsjö bibliotek. Ingen förhandsregistrering behövs. Välkommen med! Mer information: opera.tellus@gmail.com Arrangörer: Opera Tellus rf, Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Kultur- och musikskolan Sandels, Helsingfors Stad
Kom med och sjunga dina favoritsånger helt gratis! Vi sjunger både på finska och på svenska och har det roligt tillsammans varannan fredag.
Kom med och sjunga dina favoritsånger helt gratis! Vi sjunger både på finska och på svenska och har det roligt tillsammans varannan fredag ( (1.9., 15.9., 29.9., 13.10., 27.10., 10.11., 24.11. och 8.12.2023) klockan 10.30-11.30 i Östra centrums bibliotek. Ingen förhandsregistrering behövs. Välkommen med! Mer information: opera.tellus@gmail.com Arrangörer: Opera Tellus rf, Keski-Helsingin musiikkiopisto, Kultur- och musikskolan Sandels, Helsingfors Stad
In the Red Cross Helpers' CLub, you learn life-saving first aid skills, practice Finnish in a relaxed environment and make new friends! Aimed for people 16-35 years of age.
Do you know how to handle an emergency? In the Red Cross Helpers' Club, you learn life-saving first aid skills, receive an official first aid certificate, practice Finnish in a fun, relaxed environment and make new friends! The teaching is in basic Finnish and English. Aimed for people 16-35 years of age. Welcome! Sign up from here. Photo: Jussi Vierimaa / Finnish Red Cross
Lab for sense-making: Constructing meaning during the fall of 2023. Free admission, welcome!
Connect mindfully and love wisely Labs for sense-making in the Autumn 2023 at Itäkeskus Library, Kanerva-hall. Once a month on Thursdays, on August 31th, September 28th, October 26th and November 30th, at 17.30-19.30. We have several life-threatening crises at hand and an epidemic of disconnection. At the same time, we are divided into our own tribes, and listening to people we disagree with is getting challenging. In order to create a less broken tomorrow, we need better inner resources to navigate the complexity and the courage to find our shared humanity beyond divisions, so that we can work together. We explore how to be in harmony with others, what constitutes a meaningful life, and how to develop thinking and creativity to become agents of change. Languages English and Finnish. Participate when it's convenient for you. Free admission! The event is organised by Ekata Theatre, in collaboration with Itäkeskus Library. Ekata Theatre is an independent cultural influencer that aims to contribute to future resilience through physical theatre and thinking development labs. Follow @ekatatheatre on Instagram or read more ekatatheatre.com
Constructing Meaning: Lab for sense-making
Nu fortsätter vi med Bokcirkeln på Tölö bibliotek. Under hösten träffas vi på torsdagar 31.8, 28.9, 26.10 och 23.11 kl.16.30-18 i Tölö bibliotek, Grupprum 2, 3. vån. På hösten läser vi följande böcker: 31.8 Kim Thúy: Ru och Kim Thúy: Em 28.9 Ella-Maria Nutti: Kaffe med mjölk 26.10 Christy Lefteri: Biodlaren från Aleppo 23.11 Thorup, Kirsten: Intill vanvett, intill döden Bokcirkeln leds av FM Susanne Ahlroth. Gruppen är fullsatt under höstterminen. Intresserade kan anmäla sig till en väntelista genom att kontakta ann-kristin.avall@hel.fi. Välkommen! Fråga mer: toolon_kirjasto@hel.fi Tölö bibliotek
Drawing magic tricks and socialising in English for 9+.
Drawing Time is about having fun while drawing. Together we will learn some drawing tricks and magic. The drawing sessions are hosted by Vaidas, a long time illustrator and concept artist for film and games. He comes with lived experience and some fun stories from inside the industry. With strong passion for teaching and sharing his knowledge Vaidas wishes to get you interested in expressing yourself with the simple tools like pens and paper. Everything needed for the classes will be provided by the library. Let’s draw together! The event is hosted in English and Finnish Opetus suomeksi ja englanniksi Thursdays 17 - 18.
Drawing Time is here. Pick up a pencil and let’s get drawing!