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Negotiating Macedonia’s Interethnic Conflict
by Dr. Michael Seraphinoff Violent conflict erupted in the Republic of Macedonia in the Spring of 2001 between armed insurgents from the ethnic Albanian minority community and state security forces chiefly representing the Macedonian majority community. Hostilities were brought to a close six months later when representatives of both the Macedonian and ethnic Albanian communities signed the Ohrid Framework Agreement brokered by representatives of the international community (represented here by … Continue reading
Cultural Identity – Ethnic Conflict
Join NWLA for the latest in our Fireside Chat Series: “Cultural Identity – Ethnic Conflict” With Dr. Michael Seraphinoff and Peter Lippman Wednesday April 11th, 2012, 7-9 PM At the NWLA Cultural Center, Langley, Whidbey Island Humanity’s lack of understanding of and value for diversity is deadening our ability to regenerate vital social, ecological, and spiritual systems. NWLA’s new series, “Fireside Chats” is a forum on a human scale to … Continue reading
Posted in Ashingdon Manor, Blog, cultural exchange, Guesthouse, Hearthside Talks, Langley WA, Language of Food, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged Balkan Conflict, Balkans, Cultural identity, Dr. Michael Seraphnoff, Ethnic Conflict, Macedonia, Peter Lippman, Yugoslavia
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Meet Macedonia!
SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, April 14th, 2012 Meet Macedonia NWLA Language of Food Series Celebrate the renewal of Spring with the traditions of Macedonia, land of Alexander the Great, the Ottomans, the Roma, and centuries of political and cultural change. Learning how to communicate across cultural differences is key to global peace, and in this event, we hope to learn from the hard-earned wisdom of the Macedonian people. Enjoy food … Continue reading
Posted in cultural exchange, Guesthouse, Hearthside Talks, Langley WA, Language of Food, Northwest Language Academy, NWLA, Whidbey Island
Tagged cultural exchange, Dragi Spasovski, event, Fireside Chat, food, Language of Food, Ljupka Kolarovska, Macedonia, Michael Seraphinoff, music, NWLA
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This Saturday at NWLA! “Hearthside Talks” with Stephan A. Schwartz
HEARTHSIDE TALKS Cultural Values- Cultural Wellness with Stephan A. Schwartz February 25, 2012, 7pm at NWLA Cultural Center, 5023 Langley Rd, Langley, WA 98260 Reserve by Friday 2/24 to join a 6pm pre-talk supper catered by Whidbey Rice. The meal will include handmade vegetarian mini eggrolls, kale quiche, organic salad from Shipki Farm, and beverages. Cost: $12. Call NWLA at 360-321-2101 to register. “Hearthside Talks” is NWLA’s new series of … Continue reading