Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig san treas bliadhna agus thathar ag ullachadh airson prògram nas dian-thograiche na bh’ againn gu ruige seo is na h-eagraichean a’ cur fàilte air a’ chiad sreath de thachartasan sa phrògram airson 2024 a tha loma-làn de rudan fon chuspair Do Chànan. Do Chothrom.

Thèid a’ chiad seachdain cànain nàiseanta oifigeil d’ a leithid ann an Alba, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 a chumail eadar 19mh is 25mh dhen Ghearran agus thèid pailteas de thachartasan beòthail a chumail air feadh na dùthcha agus thall thairis, an dà chuid aghaidh ri aghaidh agus air loidhne.

Eadar bùthan-obrach is tursan coiseachd, maidnean cofaidh is cèilidhean, tha coimhearsnachdan an ìmpis cruinneachadh airson am meas a th’ aca air dualchas agus dearbh-aithne chultarach na h-Alba a chomharradh.

Chaidh 53 tachartas ann an 17 sgìre comhairle am maoineachadh am bliadhna tro mhaoin nan tabhartasan beaga, le taic Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Ach chan ann dìreach dhan fheadhainn a fhuair taic-airgid a tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig , agus tha eagraichean na h-iomairt airson dèanamh soilleir gum faod a h-uile duine pàirt a ghabhail ann.

Mairidh an tachartas seo fad seachdain agus tha e airson fàilte a chur air daoine fa leth, coimhearsnachdan, buidhnean, clubaichean is sgoiltean air dòigh sam bith. Ge be còmhradh neo-fhoirmeil ann an Gàidhlig, co-roinneadh de dh’abairt Ghàidhlig no pàirt a ghabhail ann an gin sam bith dhe na tachartasan a chumar rè na seachdain ann an iomadh àite, cuiridh taic sam bith, beag no mòr, ri grèis-bhrat na fèille fad is farsaing seo. Faodaidh duine sam bith a tha airson pàirt a ghabhail an tachartas acasan a chur ri prògram na seachdaine tro leabhar-latha oifigeil aig: https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/events/.

Thèid tachartasan a chumail fad is leud na h-Alba agus thall thairis. Cumaidh Fèis Latharna An Seisean Seinn san Òban, bùth-obrach ciùil do dhaoine eadar 11 is 18 bliadhna a dh’aois o sgìrean an Òbain is Latharna, le taisbeantas neo-fhoirmeil dhan a h-uile duine aig deireadh an tachartais. Cuideachd ann an Earra Ghàidheal is Bòd, cuiridh Bun-sgoil Chàrdan Roiscafaidh air chois dhan sgoil air fad, a’ cur fàilte cuideachd air pàrantan is air a’ choimhearsnachd air fad agus tha Comunn nam Pàrant an Òbain a’ dol a chumail cèilidh teaghlaich do gach ball dhen choimhearsnachd, a’ toirt cothrom do dhaoine le Gàidhlig, ge be dè an ìre, na sgilean cànain aca a chleachdadh.

Cuiridh Buidheann Gàidhlig Mhoireibh, còmhla ri Colaiste Mhoireibh aig Oilthigh na Gàidhealtachd is nan Eilean, air chois prògram do luchd-ionnsachaidh is luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig agus duine sam bith aig a bheil ùidh ann an eachdraidh is cultar na Gàidhlig. Ann an Glaschu, cumaidh Suas leis a’ Bhingo oidhche bingo sa bhaile agus tha Urras Taigh-tasgaidh Iasgachd na h-Alba Earr. ann am Fìobha a’ cur air dòigh seisean air òrain obrach clann-nighean an sgadain, a’ toirt sùil air òrain obrach Ghàidhlig do dh’aoighean an taighe-thasgaidh agus muinntir an àite le bùth-obrach eadar-ghnìomhach agus seisean for-ruigheachd sna Dreel Halls.

Tha pailteas de choimhearsnachdan air feadh na Gàidhealtachd a’ gabhail pàirt, eadar seiseanan criadhadaireachd aig Ionad Thròndairnis san Eilean Sgitheanach is clasaichean gluasaid is ciùil aig Sgoil Dannsa Cheryl Heggie ann an Inbhir Nis.

Tha eileanan na h-Alba a’ gabhail pàirt cuideachd, le Fèis Arainn a’ cumail taisbeanadh mu obair Iain Mac an Deòir as leth Dhiùc Earra-Ghàidheal agus tha Comunn na Gàidhlig Ìle a’ toirt cuireadh dhan choimhearsnachd gu feasgar sgeulachdan is òrain co-cheangailte ri bailtean Ìle, le cudrom air sgeulachdan is beul-aithris a chaidh air chall.

Bidh bùthan-obrach air loidhne ann gach lath am bliadhna cuideachd airson sgoiltean a tha a’ gabhail pàirt a’ chiad turas, le goireasan is bùthan-obrach ri am faighinn a tha iomchaidh dha na sgoiltean ge be dè an ìre de Ghàidhlig aca – eadar fìor luchd-tòiseachaidh is feadhainn a tha fileanta. Ma tha ùidh aig sgoil, mholar dhaibh seo a nochdadh aig https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/education/.

Mar phàirt dhen fhèill ann an 2024, ’s urrainn do dhaoine òga fo aois 18 pàirt a ghabhail ann an co-fharpais lèine-t, a’ dealbhadh stuth marsantachd oifigeil do thachartas na h-athbhliadhna. Airson cothrom a thoirt dhan ghinealach òg a dhol an sàs cultar na Gàidhlig iad fhèin tro obair-ealain, thèid iarraidh orra sa cho-fharpais dealbhadh a chruthachadh a chuireas an cèill na th’ anns a’ Ghàidhlig dhaibhsan.

’S e Latha na h-abairt Ghàidhlig a bhios air Diardaoin 22mh dhen Ghearran is thathar a’ toirt brosnachadh do dhaoine de dh’aois sam bith, ge be dè an eachdraidh aca fhèin agus dè an ìre de Ghàidhlig aca clip a chlàradh dhiubh fhèin a’ bruidhinn na Gàidhlig agus a cho-roinneadh sna meadhanan sòisealta leis an taga-hais #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2024 no #LathaNahAbairtGhàidhlig.

Cuiridh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 fàilte cuideachd air dà thosgaire Gàidhlig, an tè a bhuannaich Duais Foghlam Gàidhlig 2022 agus Tosgaire Gàidhlig Òg na Bliadhna, Rachel Kellow, agus seinneadair Gàidhlig, preasantair tbh is Tosgaire Gàidhlig na Bliadhna Linda NicLeòid. Tha an dà bhoireannach air obair mhòr a dhèanamh thairis air na bliadhnaichean airson ’s gum bi Gàidhlig ann am beatha làitheil mhòran air feadh na h-Alba agus nas fhaide air falbh agus a chumas orra a’ dèanamh dìreach sin aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig am bliadhna.

Thuirt Joy Dunlop, Ceannard Seachdain na Gàidhlig: “’S e seachdain dhan a h-uile duine a th’ ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig, chaidh a dhealbhadh airson brosnachadh a thoirt dhan a h-uile duine a chur an cèill na th’ anns a’ Ghàidhlig dhaibhsan is gaol a bhith aca oirre agus faodaidh e a bhith na fhèill chudromach dhen dearbh-aithne chultarach againn. San dà bhliadhna seo chaidh, bha freagairt dho-chreidsinneach ann is chuir luchd-labhairt agus luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig de dh’ìre sam bith gu feum an cothrom seo an cànan a chomharradh is a sgaoileadh air iomadh dòigh chruthachail.

“’S e àm air leth togarrach a th’ ann dhan chànan is sinne an ìmpis Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 is pailteas de thachartasan dearbhte againn mar-thà de dh’iomadh seòrsa. Ge be dè cho fileanta ’s a tha thu, tha sinn a’ cur fàilte chridheil ort pàirt a ghabhail ann, ann an Alba no àite sam bith eile! Chan eil e gu diofar a bheil thu a’ cur rudeigin air chois no a’ dol gu tachartas, a’ rùrachadh na làraich-lìn againn airson rudan a tha a’ dol faisg ort no a’ co-roinneadh videothan de dh’abairtean Gàidhlig, bidh an doras fosgailte dhan a h-uile duine rè na seachdaine seo – ge be dè cho fileanta ’s a tha thu. Dhan fheadhainn a th’ air ùr-thighinn dhan Ghàidhlig, seo puing-thòiseachaidh air leth dhan turas agaibh. Ge be cò th’ annad, seo do chànan ’s do chothrom.”

Thuirt Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach, Ceannard Bhòrd na Gàidhlig: “Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig glè thoilichte taic a chumail ri Sheachdain na Gàidhlig tro Mhaoin nan Tabhartas Beaga a-rithist am bliadhna. ’S e prìomh amas a’ Phlana Nàiseanta Gàidhlig ùr cleachdadh na Gàidhlig a mheudachadh agus tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ cruthachadh diofar chothroman gus Gàidhlig a chleachdadh tro ghnìomhachdan a tha gu math tlachdmhor. ‘S e deagh dhearbhadh a th’ ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig gu bheil a’ Ghàidhlig beò agus air a chleachdadh ann an dachaighean, coimhearsnachdan, sgoiltean agus àiteachan obrach air feadh na h-Alba – mar sin gabh pàirt ann agus bi mar phàirt de seachdain a tha a bhios, a-rithist, air leth tarraingeach agus spòrsail.”

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is gearing up for its third and most ambitious year as organisers unveil the first wave of events in the week’s packed programme for 2024, with the theme Do Chànan. Do Chothrom, which translates to Your Language. Your Opportunity.

The first official nationwide language week of its kind in Scotland, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 will run from 19th – 25th February and will see a plethora of vibrant events take place across the country and beyond, both in person and online.

From workshops to walking tours, coffee mornings to cèilidhs, communities are set to come together to share their appreciation for Scotland’s heritage and cultural identity.

This year, 53 events across 17 council areas have been funded with help from the Maoin nan Tabhartas Beag, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Seachdain na Gàidhlig is not just for those who have received financial support, however, with organisers keen to emphasise that everyone and anyone can get involved.

The essence of the week-long event lies in welcoming individuals, community groups, clubs and schools to take part in any way they can. Whether it’s a casual conversation in Gaelic, sharing a Gaelic phrase or joining any of the numerous events happening throughout the week, every contribution, no matter how small, enriches the tapestry of this widespread celebration. Anyone keen to take part can add their own event to the week’s programme through the official online diary at: https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/events/.

Events are happening across the length and breadth of Scotland and beyond. In Oban, Fèis Latharna will run An Seisean Seinn, a music workshop involving 11-18 year olds from the Oban and Lorn area, with an inclusive, informal performance set to round off the event. Also in Argyll and Bute, Cardross Primary are running a café for the whole school to attend, as well as parents and the wider community, while Comunn nam Pàrant An Òbain are planning a family ceilidh for all members of the community, providing Gaelic users of all levels an opportunity to use and practise their language skills.

Moray Gaelic Group, along with the University of the Highlands and Islands Moray College, are facilitating a programme that supports learners, speakers and anyone interested in Gaelic history and culture. Glasgow’s Suas leis a’ Bhingo is set to host a Gaelic bingo night in the city, while The Scottish Fisheries Museum Trust Ltd in Fife is running a Herring Lass Working Songs session, exploring Gaelic working songs for museum visitors and local families with an interactive workshop and an outreach session at the Dreel Halls.

A host of communities across the Highlands are taking part, from pottery sessions with Ionad Thròndairnis in Skye to music and movement classes at the Cheryl Heggie School of Dance in Inverness.

Scottish islands are also getting involved, with Fèis Arainnhosting a presentation on the work of John Dewar, on behalf of the Duke of Argyll, and the Comunn na Gàidhlig Ìle inviting members of the community to an afternoon of storytelling and songs associated with the local villages of Islay, with a focus on lost stories and folklore.

This year’s festival will also see daily online workshops for schools take place across the country for the first time, offering resources and workshops that are tailored to suit schools with all levels of Gaelic experience – from total beginners to fluent speakers. Schools are encouraged to register their interest at https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/education/.

Also as part of the 2024 festival, youngsters under the age of 18 will be invited to take part in a T-shirt competition, designing the official merchandise for the 2025 event. Serving as a platform for the younger generation to engage directly with Gaelic culture through artistic expression, the competition asks participants to create a design based on what Gaelic means to them.

Thursday 22 February will be dubbed Say a Gaelic Phrase Day, with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds encouraged to film themselves speaking the language and share it on social media, using the hashtag #SeachdainNaGàidhlig2024 or #SayAGaelicPhraseDay.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 also welcomes two Gaelic Ambassadors, 2022 Gaelic Education Award winner and Young Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Rachel Kellow and Gaelic singer, TV presenter and Gaelic Ambassador of the Year Linda MacLeod. Both women have worked hard over the years to bring Gaelic into the everyday lives of countless people across Scotland and further afield, and will continue to do so throughout this year’s Seachdain na Gàidhlig.

Joy Dunlop, Director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “Seachdain na Gàidhlig is an inclusive week, designed to encourage everyone to embrace and express what the Gaelic language signifies to them and act as an important celebration of our cultural identity. Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed an incredible response, with Gaelic speakers and learners of all proficiencies seizing the opportunity to celebrate and share the language through various creative avenues.

“It’s a very exciting time for the language as we embark on Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024, which is already boasting a diverse array of confirmed events. Regardless of your fluency, we extend a warm invitation for all to participate, in Scotland and beyond! Whether hosting or attending an event, exploring our website for nearby opportunities or sharing videos of Gaelic phrases, this week is an open door for everyone – regardless of your proficiency level. For those new to Gaelic, this serves as an ideal starting point on your journey. Whoever you are, this is your language and your opportunity.”

Ealasaid MacDonald, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said:“Bòrd na Gàidhlig is very happy to support Seachdain na Gàidhlig through the Small Grants Fund again this year. A primary aim of the new National Gaelic Language Plan is to increase the use of Gàidhlig and Seachdain na Gàidhlig is providing varied opportunities to use Gaelic through some very enjoyable activities. Seachdain na Gàidhlig is a positive demonstration that Gàidhlig is active and vibrant in households, communities, schools and workplaces across Scotland – so join in and be part of what promises to be, once again, an engaging week.”

Over 1,000 people took part in more than 100 events forSeachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, both in person and online, with 51 of these receiving support from the Small Grants Fund. Schools, community groups, libraries, musicians and football teams were among those who joined in the fun.

Organised by Scottish traditional culture and music organisation Hands Up For Trad, with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Creative Scotland, Seachdain na Gàidhlig will take place from 19th – 25th February 2024.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig is a charity, donations to support its organisation can be made at https://handsupfortrad.enthuse.com/sng#!/.

For a full list of events running throughout the week and information on how to get involved, please visit: www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

Thèid Seachdain na Gàidhlig a chumail an treas turas agus luchd na h-iomairt a’ toirt brosnachadh do luchd-labhairt is luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig na cothroman maoineachaidh a chaidh a chur air bhog an-diugh a chur gu làn-fheum.

Bidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig a’ dol eadar 19mh agus 25mh dhen Ghearran 2024, a’ chiad seachdain cànain oifigeach nàiseanta d’ a leithid ann an Alba ’s a bhrosnaicheas Gàidhlig dhan a h-uile duine.

Tha maoin aig an iomairt do thabhartasan beaga, le taic o Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, a bheir brosnachadh is cothrom do dhaoine tagradh airson maoineachadh a chur a-steach airson Gàidhlig a chomharradh sna coimhearsnachdan aca fhèin. ’S urrainn dhan fheadhainn a gheibh maoineachadh seo a chur gu feum airson tachartasan is gnìomhachdan ion-ghabhalach a chur air chois agus airson iomairtean ùra a chur air bhog sna coimhearsnachdan ionadail aca.

Ghabh barrachd air mìle neach pàirt ann an còrr is 100 tachartas san dàrna Seachdain na Gàidhlig am bliadhna – is barrachd air 50 dhiubh air am maoineachadh leis a’ mhaoin seo – agus tha muinntir na h-iomairte an dòchas gun gabh fiù barrachd dhaoine pàirt ann an 2024 air feadh na h-Alba agus san t-saoghal air fad.

’S e ‘Do Chànan. Do Chothrom’ an cuspair a bhios aig an tachartas chultarach seo ann an 2024. Thathar a’ toirt brosnachadh dhan fheadhainn a tha airson pàirt a ghabhail gun seall iad na buannachdan a thig an cois na Gàidhlig agus mar a chuireas i ri ar beathannan uile, a’ fosgladh dorsan airson dàimhean ùra, co-obrachadh agus soirbheas.

Faodar tagraidhean airson maoineachadh 2024 a chur a-steach a-nis air làrach-lìn Seachdain na Gàidhlig gu ruige meadhan-oidhche Didòmhnaich 26mh dhen t-Samhain 2023 airson maoineachadh suas ri £500.

Thuirt Joy Dunlop, Ceannard Seachdain na Gàidhlig: “Tha sinn air leth toilichte gum bi Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an treas turas sa Ghearran 20204 fon chuspair Do Chànan. Do Chothrom. Tha sinn air ar bioran gum bi maoin nan tabhartasan beaga againn a-rithist am bliadhna, a bhuidheachas do Bhòrd na Gàidhlig agus tha sinn a’ toirt brosnachadh do dhuine sam bith aig a bheil beachd-smuaint airson tachartas an ath-bhliadhna tagradh a chur a-steach airson maoineachadh is an cothrom air leth seo a chur gu làn-fheum.”

“Tha a’ Ghàidhlig na pàirt de bhith is dearbh-aithne chultarach na h-Alba agus tha sinn airson cothrom a thoirt do dhaoine sealltainn is comharradh na sin a’ ciallachadh dhaibhsan. Fhuair sinn freagairt air leth o luchd-labhairt is luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig aig gach ìre an-uiridh agus a-bhòn-uiridh a ghabh an cothrom an cànan a chomharradh is a sgaoileadh air iomadh dòigh chruthachail.”

Rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, chaidh tachartasan a chumail ann an Alba agus thall thairis, aghaidh ri aghaidh agus air loidhne, eadar bùthan-obrach is maidnean cofaidh is cèilidhean agus fhuair 51 dhiubh seo taic o mhaoin nan tabhartasan beaga againn.

Bha sgoiltean, buidhnean coimhearsnachd, leabharlannan, luchd-ciùil is sgiobannan buill-choise am measg na feadhainn a bhrosnaich is a sgaoil a’ Ghàidhlig air dòighean spòrsail agus bidh taic-airgid Seachdain na Gàidhlig fosgailte dhan a h-uile duine a-rithist.

Tha an tachartas seachdaine seo a’ togail air soirbheas is cliù nàiseanta aig iomairtean mhion-chànan eile mar Seachtain na Gaeilge ann an Èirinn agus Mìos nan Gàidheal ann an Alba Nuadh, a’ toirt cothrom do luchd-labhairt is luchd-ionnsachaidh is luchd-taice na Gàidhlig an cànan a chomharradh an seo fhèin agus thall thairis.

Thuirt Ealasaid Dhòmhnallach, Ceannard Bhòrd na Gàidhlig: “Tha Bòrd na Gàidhlig air leth toilichte taic a thoirt do Sgeama nan Tabhartas Beag aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig. An-uiridh bha e math na h-uimhir de thachartasan eadar-dhealaichte fhaicinn ann an iomadh diofar àite air feadh na dùthcha, mòran dhiubh gan ruith le taic tron sgeama seo. Tha sinn air bhioran faicinn dè na rudan ùr-ghnàthach a thèid a lìbhrigeadh am-bliadhna.”

’S e buidheann cultar is ceòl tradaiseanta na h-Alba, Hands Up for Trad, a chuireas Seachdain na Gàidhlig air chois agus tha iad airson barrachd dhaoine fhastadh dhan sgioba aca. Tha fàilte ro thagraidhean airson dreuchd riochdaire rianachd neo-cheangailte a-nis gu ruige DihAoine 17mh dhen t-Samhain agus gheibhear barrachd fiosrachaidh air www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

Bidh Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 ann eadar 19mh is 25mh dhen Ghearran 2024. Airson barrachd fiosrachaidh no airson tagradh airson maoineachadh a chur a-steach, tadhail air www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

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Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) is set to return for a third year, with organisers encouraging Gaelic speakers and learners to make the most of an exclusive funding opportunity launched today.

Taking place from 19th – 25th February 2024, Seachdain na Gàidhlig, the first official nationwide language week of its kind in Scotland, aims to promote Gaelic for all.

The initiative is home to a Small Grants Fund, supported by Bòrd na Gàidhlig, which encourages and enables people to apply for funding to celebrate Gaelic in their communities. Successful applicants will be able to use the support to put on inclusive events and activities and launch new initiatives in their local communities.

Over 1,000 people took part in more than 100 events for the second annual Seachdain na Gàidhlig this year – over 50 of which were part of this fund – and organisers are hoping 2024 will see even more celebrations take place across Scotland and beyond.

The theme for the 2024 edition of the cultural celebration is Do Chànan. Do Chothrom, which translates to Your Language. Your Opportunity. Participants are encouraged to showcase how the Gaelic language benefits and enriches lives, opening doors for connections, collaboration and success.

Applications for the 2024 funding pot are open now on the Seachdain na Gàidhlig website, and people have until midnight on Sunday 26th November 2024 to apply for funding of up to £500.

Joy Dunlop, Director of Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that the third annual Seachdain Na Gàidhlig will take place in February 2024, with the theme Your Language. Your Opportunity. It’s so exciting to be able to offer our Small Grants Fund again this year, thanks to the support of Bòrd na Gàidhlig and we would encourage anyone who has an idea for an event for next year to apply for support and make the most of this fantastic opportunity.

“Gaelic is a key part of Scotland’s cultural make up and identity and our aim is to give people the chance to showcase and celebrate what it means to them. The past two year’s events have seen a fantastic response from Gaelic speakers and learners of all levels embracing the chance to celebrate and share the language in all sorts of creative ways.”

Events for Seachdain Na Gàidhlig 2023 took place across Scotland and beyond, both in person and online, from workshops to walking tours and coffee mornings to cèilidhs, with 51 of these receiving support from the Small Grants Fund.

Schools, community groups, libraries, musicians and football teams were among those who joined in the fun to promote and share the Gaelic language and once again the Seachdain na Gàidhlig funding boost will be open to all.

The week-long celebration seeks to replicate the success and national recognition of other minority language initiatives such as Seachtain na Gaeilge in Ireland and Mìos nan Gàidheal in Nova Scotia, giving Scottish Gaelic speakers, learners and supporters the opportunity to celebrate the language at home and internationally.

Ealasaid MacDonald, Ceannard, Bòrd na Gàidhlig, said:“Bòrd na Gàidhlig are delighted to support the Seachdain na Gàidhlig Small Grants Scheme. Last year it was great to see so many different events in so many places across the country, many of which were run with support through this scheme. We’re excited to see what innovative things will be delivered this year.”

Organised by Scottish traditional culture and music organisation Hands Up For Trad, Seachdain na Gàidhlig is also looking to expand its team. Applications are now open for a freelance Administrative Producer, which will close on Friday 17th November and is available to view at www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

Seachdain Na Gàidhlig 2024 will take place from 19th – 25th February 2024. For more information or to apply for funding, please visit www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot.

Thèid barrachd air 100 tachartas a chumail an ath-sheachdain air feadh na h-Alba fad Seachdain na Gàidhlig – dè nì thu fhèin?

Tha sinn a-nis an dùil ri barrachd air 100 tachartas is pròiseact rè Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, eadar ball-coise, filmichean is cèilidhean, do choimhearsnachdan air feadh na h-Alba agus an t-saoghail eadar 20mh agus 26mh dhen Ghearran 2023. Chuir iad air bhog roghadh is taghadh de ghoireasan air loidhne agus tha an luchd-stiùiridh ag ràdh gu bheil mòran dhaoine, bhuidhnean coimhearsnachd agus buidhnean eile a’ clàradh nan tachartasan aca fhathast airson prògram na bliadhna-sa.

’S e A’ tighinn còmhla sluagh-ghairm Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 is tha e airson daoine a thoirt cruinn sna coimhearsnachdan aca fhèin airson soirbheas ciad Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann an 2022 a chumail a’ dol. Chuir Seachdain na Gàidhlig an cèill o chionn goirid gu bheil dà thosgaire ùr aca, Choirstaidh Iona NicArtair, tè a tha an sàs iomadh ealain agus Iain Urchadain a tha na chraoladair, òraidiche agus bàrd, agus tha e a’ toirt cruinn daoine, ge be cò iad no cò às a bheil iad, a bhrosnachadh, a chleachdadh agus a dh’ionnsachadh na Gàidhlig, slighe lìonra de thachartasan co-òrdanaichte air loidhne agus far loidhne, taing do thaic Bhòrd na Gàidhlig.

Tha am prògram seo a’ toirt brosnachadh do dhuine sam bith tachartas a chur air dòigh no a ruith iad fhèin mar phàirt dhen t-seachdain agus, a’ chiad uair am bliadhna, le pròiseactan a fhuair maoineachadh dìreach o Sheachdain na Gàidhlig tro mhaoin nan tabhartasan beaga aca.

Fhuair sinn barrachd air 60 tagradh airson tabhartasan agus sgrùd panail de dhaoine iad seo, a’ gabhail a-staigh Joy Dunlop, Steven Kellow, Oifigear Maoineachaidh is Phròiseactan aig Bòrd na Gàidhlig agus Art MacCormaig, Àrd-oifigear Gnìomha aig Fèisean nan Gàidheal; agus chaidh 51 pròiseact a chur air dòigh mar phàirt dhen phrògram ùr a bheir seachad maoineachadh dìreach.

Am measg nan tachartasan maoinichte a chaidh fhoillseachadh san sgeideal air an làrach-lìn aca tha bùth-obrach le Albannach Òg a theagasgas mar a bhios tu nad chruthadair susbaint Ghàidhlig agus “Loch Abar Beò!” le Màiri Anna NicUalraig o Watercolour Music air an 25mh latha dhen Ghearran. Latha de sheiseanan ciùil thradaiseanta, cearclan còmhraidh Gàidhlig aig gach ìre, prosbaig air ceòl is film agus sàr chuirm-chiùil aig an deireadh le ceithir sàr dhithisean ciùil o chridhe Loch Abar. Aig deireadh na seachdaine, bidh “Fàilte @ Bonjour” ann an Glaschu Didòmhnaich 26mh dhen Ghearran dhan fheadhainn aig cridhe a’ bhaile, a’ gabhail a-staigh panail leis an tè-rannsachaidh Iona Mercer, tè-chiùil Josie NicDhonnchaidh, cruthadair susbaint Etta May Olley agus riochdairean a’ Chomuinn Oiseanaich agus Cuèir agus Còmhla, a’ crìochnachadh le pàrtaidh le tè-ealain draga Purina Alpha agus ceòl le DJ; Danyo.

Tha na h-eagraichean aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig air am bioran buileach leis na fhuair iad de fhreagairtean o fheadh na h-Alba agus an t-saoghail.

Thuirt stiùiriche Seachdain na Gàidhlig, Joy Dunlop:“Tha e dìreach do-chreidsinneach gu bheil barrachd air 100 tachartas gu bhi againn san dàrna bliadhna de Sheachdain na Gàidhlig, 51 dhiubh air am maoineachadh tro mhaoin nan tabhartasan beaga againn. Tha na beachd-smuaintean is planaichean a tha daoine a’ cur thugainn o cheithir ceàrnan an t-saoghail a’ toirt sìor bhrosnachadh dhuinn; agus cha bhiodh a’ mhòrchuid dhiubh ann as aonais a’ mhaoineachaidh a bharrachd a thug Bòrd na Gàidhlig dhuinn.

“Ma tha daoine eile ann a tha airson tachartas a chur air chois fhathast, tadhlaibh air an làrach-lìn oifigeach againnwww.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot, agus dèanaibh feum dhe na goireasan taice an-asgaidh againn. No ma tha cuideigin airson ciad cheum a thoirt air an turas Ghàidhlig aca fhèin ’s iad an imcheist mu na nì iad, cuiribh fios thugainn tron làrach-lìn againn – tha sinn deas ri do làimh gus do chuideachadh.”

Bidh daoine cuideachd a’ tighinn cruinn air loidhne, le bhith a’ co-roinneadh puist, stiùireadh fuaimneachaidh, dealbhan is videothan leis an taga-hais #SeachdainNaGàidhlig, le luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig agus daoine a tha dèidheil air a’ chànan a’ cruinneachadh mar choimhearsnachdan air loidhne agus far loidhne air feadh an t-saoghail; a’ toirt brosnachadh do dhaoine, gnìomhachasan is buidhnean coimhearsnachd san fharsaingeachd pàirt a ghabhail is cothrom air a’ Ghàidhlig a thoirt do bharrachd dhaoine.

Tha Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 a’ cumail taic ri luchd-teagaisg is iad air pacaidean foghlaim coileanta a chruthachadh ann an com-pàirteachas leis an taigh-fhoillseachaidh fhoghlaim Twinkl airson ’s gum bi e nas fhasa do thidsearan is daoine òga a dhol an sàs na h-iomairt. Tha na gnìomhachdan is goireasan seo a’ gabhail a-staigh planadairean tidseir, susbaint is gnìomhachdan a mholamaid do sgoilearan aig ìre na bun-sgoile agus na h-àrd-sgoile, an dà chuid dhan fheadhainn ann am Foghlam tro mheadhan na Gàidhlig agus luchd-ionnsachaidh na Gàidhlig – a dhèanamh cinnteach gun urrainn dhan a h-uile tidsear is sgoilear a dhol an sàs ann, ged a tha iad fileanta no dìreach air tòiseachadh leis a’ chànan.

Thuirt Shona NicIllInnein, Ceannard Bhòrd na Gàidhlig, am prìomh bhuidheann-maoineachaidh aig Seachdain na Gàidhlig: “Tha sinn air leth toilichte taic a chur ris Seachdain na Gàidhlig a-rithist an dèidh na seachdain ro-shoirbheachail a bh’ aca sa chiad bhliadhna aca. Tha an t-seachdain seo a’ comharradh gach rud a tha co-cheangailte ris a’ Ghàidhlig – luchd-bruidhinn, luchd-ionnsachaidh, luchd-taice, an cànan, an cultar, na h-ealain, an ceòl agus an dualchas agus tha sinn air ar bioran prògram na bliadhna-sa fhaicinn. Thug sgeama maoin nan tachartasan beaga, luach £24,000, cothrom do bharrachd bhuidhnean tachartasan a chur air chois sna coimhearsnachdan aca fhèin agus thug e toileachas mòr dhuinn uiread a thagraidhean fhaicinn. A dh’aon inntinn le amasan Plana Nàiseanta na Gàidhlig, brosnaichidh, comharraichidh agus àbhaistichidh an t-seachdain seo a’ Ghàidhlig agus cuiridh e ri deagh shunnd dhaoine agus cruthaichidh agus neartaichidh i dàimhean Gàidhlig air feadh an t-saoghail. Chì sinn ann sibh!”

A’ togail air soirbheas na ciad seachdain ann an 2022 agus na h-iomairt #LàAbairtNaGàidhlig air loidhne, chuir Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, fo stiùir buidheann cultar is ceòl tradaiseanta na h-Alba Hands Up For Trad, air bhog pailteas de dh’iomairtean ùra am bliadhna. Airson cudromachd is cleachdadh na Gàidhlig a chomharradh agus a bhrosnachadh san raon chultarach agus san raon choimeirsealta, chaidh iomadh goireas fhoillseachadh air loidhne a chumas taic ri iomairtean foghlaim, margaideachd agus dàimhean poblach, agus chaidh maoin nan tabhartasan beaga a stèidheachadh a bheir seachad meanbh thabhartasan suas ri £500 do dh’iomairtean.

Thuirt Simon Thoumire, Stiùiriche Hands Up For Trad, am buidheann cultarach Albannach a tha stèidhich is a ruitheas Seachdain na Gàidhlig: “Tha sinn glè thoilichte gun tug Bòrd na Gàidhlig taic dhan phròiseict seo a tha a’ freagairt air na h-amasan aig Hands Up for Trad a thaobh taic do chultar is cànan na Gàidhlig.”

Airson gach tachartas is dòighean air an gabhar pàirt ann an Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, tadhail air:www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot

Airson goireasan foghlaim, tadhail air: https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/education/

Lean rinn sna meadhanan sòisealta: twitter.com/sngaidhlig / instagram.com/sngaidhlig/ / facebook.com/sngaidhlig

Lorg na tagaichean-hais a leanas: #SeachdainNaGàidhlig #Gàidhlig #Gaelic #cleachdi

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Over 100 events kick off next week throughout Scotland for Seachdain na Gàidhlig (World Gaelic Week) – how will you get involved?

Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, pronounced “SHACH-keen na GAA-lik” (with the ‘ch’ said like loch), now has over 100 events and projects, from Football and Films to Ceilidhs, for communities across Scotland, and the world, to get involved in from 20th to 26thFebruary 2023. They have launched a wide range of online resources, and organisers say registrations for events from individuals, community groups and organisations are still coming in thick and fast for this year’s programme.

With the overarching theme of Coming Together, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 is prioritising uniting people within their own communities to build on itsinaugural 2022 success. Seachdain na Gàidhlig has recently announced two new Ambassadors, multi-disciplinary artist; Choirstaidh Iona NicArtair, plus Broadcaster, Lecturer and Poet; John Urquhart, and connects people from all walks of life across the world to promote, use and learn Gaelic, through a coordinated network of activities online and in-person, thanks to support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

The programme invites anybody to organise / run their own event as part of the week and, for the first time, features projects directly funded by Seachdain na Gàidhlig through their Small Grants Fund.

Over 60 grant applications were received and checked by a panel including Joy Dunlop, with Steven Kellow, Funding and Projects Officer at Bòrd na Gàidhlig and Arthur Cormack, Chief Executive Officer, Fèisean nan Gàidheal; and 51 funded projects have been launched as part of the new programme of directly-funded events.

The final list of funded events to be announced in the week’s schedule on their website includes a Young Scot workshop on how to be a Gaelic Content Creator, and ‘Loch Abar Beò!’; by Màiri Anna NicUalraig (Mary Ann Kennedy) of Watercolour Music on 25th February. A pop-up Gàidhealtachd for Fort William at the beautiful Highland Cinema, featuring Trad sessions, Gaelic conversation circles for all levels, Music & Film Showcases, finishing with a stellar concert featuring four great Gaelic duos, Ewen Henderson & Gary Innes, Rachel Walker & Aaron Jones; Ingrid Henderson & Iain MacFarlane, and Mary Ann Kennedy & Finlay Wells. ‘Fàilte @ Bonjour’, in Glasgow, will round off the week on Sunday 26th February for those in the city centre, with a panel including Researcher Iona Mercer, Musician Josie Duncan, Content Creator Etta May Olley and representatives from Comunn Oiseanach, and Cuèir agus Còmhla, before a party featuring performance by drag artist Purina Alpha and music by DJ; Danyo.

Event organisers at Seachdain na Gàidhlig – which, when translated into English, means World Gaelic Week – have been thrilled at the response from all over Scotland and beyond.

Seachdain na Gàidhlig Director Joy Dunlop said: “To have over 100 events taking place in the second ever Seachdain na Gàidhlig, 51 of them funded through our Small Grants Fund, is just phenomenal. We continue to be inspired by the ideas and plans coming to us from across the globe; most of which wouldn’t have been possible without the extra funding allocated to us by Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

“For anyone else who would still like to hold their own event, please visit our official website www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot, and utilise our free support resources. Or if you’d like to take that first step on your Gaelic journey but don’t know how, do contact us through our website – we’re here to help.”

People will also connect online by sharing posts, phonetics and pronunciations, images and videos using the hashtag #SeachdainNaGàidhlig, as Gaelic speakers and enthusiasts connect with both physical and virtual communities worldwide; encouraging individuals, businesses, and wider community groups to get involved and break down barriers.

Educators are being supported by Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 who have developed comprehensive education packs in partnership with educational publishing house, Twinkl, to help teachers and young people engage with the initiative. The activities and resources include teacher planners, suggested content and activities aimed at both primary and secondary levels for both Gàidhlig medium and Gaelic Learners – ensuring that all children and teachers can get involved, whether they are fluent or just starting their journey with the language.

Shona NicIllinnein, Ceannard at Bòrd na Gàidhlig, Seachdain na Gàidhlig’s main funders, said: “We are delighted to support Seachdain na Gàidhlig again following on from the resounding success of its first year. This week celebrates everything about Gaelic –speakers, learners and supporters, the language, the culture, the arts, music and heritage and we are very much looking forward to this year’s offering. The Small Events Fund Scheme worth £24,000 will have enabled more groups to host their own events in their communities and we are hugely encouraged by the number of applicants. In line with the aims of the National Gaelic Language Plan, this week helps to promote, celebrate and normalise Gaelic as well as contribute to wellbeing and creating and strengthening connections in Gaelic worldwide. Chìsinn ann sibh!”

Building upon the success of their inaugural 2022 event, and their online campaign #SayAGaelicPhraseDay, Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023 is facilitated by Scottish traditional culture and music organisation Hands Up For Trad, wholaunched a raft of new initiatives this year. To celebrate and promote the importance and use of Gaelic within both cultural and commercial landscapes, various resources have been published online to help with education, marketing, and public relations, plus the new Small Grants Fund was introduced, awarding Micro-Grants of up to £500 to support initiatives.

Simon Thoumire, Director of Hands Up For Trad, the Scottish cultural organisation that founded and runs Seachdain na Gàidhlig, said: “We are really happy that Bord Na Gàidhlig have supported this project, which fits with Hands Up For Trad’s aims of supporting Gaelic culture and language.”

For all events & ways to get involved in Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2023, visit:www.seachdainnagaidhlig.scot

For education resources visit: https://seachdainnagaidhlig.scot/education/

Follow on social media: twitter.com/ sngaidhlig / instagram.com/sngaidhlig/ / facebook.com/sngaidhlig

Search Hashtags: #SeachdainNaGàidhlig #Gàidhlig #Gaelic #cleachdi

Tha e gu math doirbh a chreids gum bi Seachdain na Gàidhlig oirnn ann am beagan làithean. Tha còrr is 100 tachartas sa mhìosachan a-nis agus deagh mheasgachadh de ghnìomhachd is chuspairean nam measg! Faic na bhios a’ dol san sgìre agaibh fhèin an seo agus innis dhuinn ma tha tachartas fainear dhuibh. Tha sibh uile a’ dèanamh obair ionmhalta ann a bhith ag ullachadh airson na seachdain agus bu chaomh leinn ur moladh. Cha bhiodh Seachdain na Gàidhlig ann às ur n-aonais!

Tha sinn fhathast a’ sireadh lèine-T oifigeil airson Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 – ma tha sibh fo aois 18, thoir sùil an seo airson riaghailtean na farpais.

Cuimhnichibh gu bheil ultach de ghoireasan againn airson ur cuideachadh tron t-seachdain, o phostairean gu suaicheantasan gu planaichean foghlaim. Gheibh sibh iad uile an seo, agus ma bhios sibh a’ cleachdadh mheadhanan sòisealta, cuir tag oirnn @sngaidhlig (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) agus cleachd #SeachdainNaGàidhlig, #Gàidhlig agus #cleachdi. Tha sinn air bhioran gus am faic sinn na nì sibh!

Ma tha sibh airson tìodhlac a thabhann do Sheachdain na Gàidhlig airson goireasan a leasachadh gus dèanamh cinnteach gum bi cothrom aig a h-uile duine air a’ Ghàidhlig, brùth an seo. Nì a h-uile sgilling diofar agus tha sinn air leth taingeil airson ur taic leantainneach.

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It is hard to imagine that Seachdain na Gàidhlig is now only a matter of days away. We now have more than 100 events submitted into the calendar with a vast and exciting range of activity – take a look here and see what’s happening in your area, and remember there’s still time to submit your own. You have all undertaken a huge amount of work to prepare for the week and we would like to thank you for this. Seachdain na Gàidhlig wouldn’t happen without you!

We are still seeking an official T-shirt design for Seachdain na Gàidhlig 2024 – if you’re under 18 take a look here for the rules of the competition.

We have a load of resources available on our website to help you to take part in Seachdain na Gàidhlig, from posters to logos to education planners. You can find them all here, and if you use social media don’t forget to tag us @sngaidhlig (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) and use #SeachdainNaGàidhlig, #Gàidhlig, #Gaelic and #cleachdi. We are so excited to see how you get on!

To donate towards Seachdain na Gàidhlig’s continuing work in developing resources and ensuring everyone has access to Gaelic, please click here. We appreciate every penny and your donation will make a difference.