Wow! That's all I can say about September! Welcoming Week was a flurry of activity, and what a wonderful way to celebrate the many cultures here in Central Indiana. Some of the activities that took place were:
- Penrod Arts Fair
- Chinese Festival
- Indy Irish Fest
- FIESTA Indianapolis
- Race for All Races 5K Walk
- Sister Cities Fest
- Peace and Unity Festival
- German Culture Exhibition (through October at the IMCPL)
- Green Card and Naturalization Information Session
And more!
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. There are great events celebrating the contribution to this country by our Latino community, which has shaped our history for over 500 years. Last month we enjoyed FIESTA Indianapolis, El Grito Mexican Day of Independence Festival, Rumba de Blanco at the Jazz Kitchen and more!
NCI will also be hosting a Green Card/Naturalization Workshop at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, September 17. Learn how to apply for a green card and about the naturalization process. The address is Crowe Horwath LLP, 3815 River Crossing Parkway, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46240 (please meet in first floor lobby). Please RSVP to [email protected].
I wish everyone a fun, safe month, and we will see you soon. Meet us at the A!
Jena Myers
President, Nationalities Council of Indiana
Our next meeting will be at the Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan Street, on October 14, 2013.
Please check out our Calendar of Events at http://www.nationalitiescouncil.org/calendar, or our Facebook Page – the Ethnic Hoosier!
CELEBRATE GERMAN CULTURE
From our friends at the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library
Check out the attached brochure and posters for a detailed listing and descriptions of all programs.
German Culture Exhibition
Central Library (40 E. St. Clair Street)
Explore Cologne, Germany and the German-American Experience in Indiana.
See attached flier for additional details.
Visit Central Library during this week to view the German Culture Exhibition.
After viewing the exhibit, stop by the Information Desk in the Atrium of Central Library and pick up a FREE copy of City of Immigrants or German-Americans: An Ethnic Experience. In partnership with the Indiana History Center.
Visit www.indypl.org for more info, or pick up a brochure at your local library!
STILL LOOKING FOR MORE THINGS TO DO? CHECK OUT THE FOLLOWING SITES FOR EXHIBITIONS, FESTIVALS, AND FAIRS!
http://www.devourdowntown.org/
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/
http://www.americanindiancenter.org/
The Diversity Roundtable of Central Indiana will meet on the third Wednesday of every month. Their mission is “… (to) provide a forum for leaders, advocates, and supporters of organizational diversity efforts to network, enhance diversity competencies, and advocate for diversity-sensitive policies and practices.” If you would like to be a part of the conversation, please join us at Duke Conference Center, 7702 Woodland Drive, 8 AM – 10 AM.
Do you want to learn how to promote Indy as a global city, while enjoying great food and conversation? Join us for Desi Happy Hour. It is held the second Wednesday of every month from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and is hosted by the Indianapolis - Hyderabad Sister City Committee (IHSCC). We hope to see you there!
Delhi Palace
2654 Lake Circle Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Grants of $500 to $2,000 are available to organizations that meet the eligibility criteria which are explained in detail at www.internationalcenter.org/index.php/about/festival_fund.
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