Welcoming New Hampshire

Online - Covering U.S. Law Basics with Afghan Arrivals
2022-02-28 | NH, United States
Are you new to refugee resettlement? Are you working with Afghan arrivals? Are you unsure how to discuss U.S. laws during Cultural Orientation? If you answered yes to at least two of the questions, CORE’s next webinar is for you.
Covering U.S. Law Basics with Afghan Arrivals is a 45-minute webinar scheduled for February 28 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. In this session, you will gain tips and strategies on how to navigate conversations around basic rights and responsibilities, including child protection and personal safety.
Register for 10 a.m. EST
Register for 2 p.m. EST

Somersworth - Candlelight Vigil for the People of Ukraine
2022-03-01 17:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | NH, United States
Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine: Tuesday, March 1st -5:30pm at Citizens Place in Somersworth. Stand in solidarity and prayer with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and as we pray for peace. Please spread the word and invite everyone you know. Parking is available on the street and at the shopping plaza beside the Somersworth Post Office and City Hall.

Online - Listening Session: USCIS Processing Times
2022-03-02 14:00 - 15:30 | NH, United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a listening session on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The listening session is for stakeholders to provide feedback on the way we communicate processing times. While we are actively looking for ways to reduce processing times, the focus of the listening session will be solely on the way processing times are displayed on our website. USCIS is committed to public engagement, and sessions such as these provide us with valuable feedback as we work to improve our programs.
Topics of interest and questions for consideration: We would appreciate feedback on the following topics:

Feedback on the current Processing Times Webpage
Feedback on related Processing Times Webpages, such as the additional information the Case Processing Times Webpage and the Historical Processing Times Webpage
Suggestions for improving how we communicate processing times
General feedback

To Register:

Visit our registration page.

Online - Higher Education and Afghan Newcomers
2022-03-04 13:00 | NH, United States
Keeping the Promise: Higher Education and Afghan Newcomers

Join the U.S. Department of Education on Friday, March 4, 2022, at 1 pm for a conversation about how the higher education community can support Afghan newcomers and other refugee groups.
Our nation’s institutions and systems of higher education serve our communities in many capacities: as education and training leaders, as connectors and conveners, as housing providers, and much more. Higher education plays a vital role in shaping our country and increases opportunities for upward and social mobility.
This webinar will explore how higher education partners can extend their services to Afghan evacuees and refugees more broadly and support their successful transition into our country and respective communities. We will learn how our institutions and systems are rising to the occasion and providing an array of supports and opportunities to Afghan evacuees, such as school supplies for children, housing, workforce development, translation services, etc. Finally, we will also discuss how our education system can support them in pursuing new skills and credentials.
Guests include:

Diya Abdo, Every Campus A Refuge and Guilford College
Shelly Calabrese and Ali Schaeffing, Russell Sage College
Jennifer Fish, Old Dominion University
Patty Perillo, University of Maryland
President DeRionne Pollard and Anthony Ruiz, Nevada State College
Nancy Zimpher, National Association of System Heads

Register HERE.
For questions about this event, please write to KeepingthePromise@ed.gov.

Online - International Women’s Day Celebration
2022-03-08 12:00 | NH, United States
2022 International Women’s Day Celebration Registration

Please join IINE for the online presentation
Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at noon
Register here

Online - USCIS Listening Session: Immigration Protection for Stateless Individuals Living in the United States
2022-03-08 12:30 - 13:30 | NH, United States
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites you to participate in a listening session on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern. The listening session is for stakeholders to provide individual feedback on immigration protection for stateless individuals living in the Unites States. This engagement is part of the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s commitment, announced on Dec. 15, 2021, to enhance protections for stateless individuals in the United States. USCIS is committed to public engagement, and listening sessions like this one provide valuable feedback as we work to improve our programs.
Topics of interest and questions for consideration: USCIS is interested in any feedback regarding immigration protections for stateless people living in the United States, including the following topics:
1. Terms and Definitions

The 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees define a stateless person as “a person who is not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its laws.” USCIS is considering whether to adopt this definition or a modified version of it for immigration purposes.
What country or term should be used in the country of birth or country of nationality fields for a stateless person seeking documents such as Employment Authorization Documents, Lawful Permanent Resident Cards, I-94 cards, and Certificates of Naturalization and Citizenship?

2. Protections

USCIS is working to understand the primary challenges of stateless people living in the United States today.
Without congressional action, USCIS does not have the legal authority to create an immigration status or path to naturalization for individuals based solely on statelessness, but we are considering what existing immigration protections stateless individuals might be eligible for and benefit from, and how to maximize their access to such protections.

3. Evidentiary Issues and Determination Process

What should USCIS consider in developing a process for determining whether an individual is considered stateless for immigration purposes? (For example, a process could be primarily paper-based or involve an interview in some or all cases.)
What types of evidence would be useful in determining whether an individual is stateless?
How easy or difficult would it be for stateless people to obtain such evidence?
What else should USCIS consider about the types of evidence that would be useful for determining whether an individual is stateless?

To Register:

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Online - The Future for Afghan Allies Fleeing the Taliban
2022-03-09 13:00 | NH, United States
Six months after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO military forces from Afghanistan — and the country’s subsequent fall to the Taliban — an estimated 200,000 Afghans who helped the U.S. remain in the country, fearing for their lives. At the same time, the more than 100,000 Afghans able to be evacuated to the United States have only temporary status; they need ways to stay permanently.
In this webcast, you’ll discover how Cornell University and its partners have helped Afghans at risk, what remains to be done, and how you can help. Advocates and immigration policy experts from No One Left Behind, Human Rights First, and the Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative will discuss how they’re working to ensure the rights and safety of Afghans fleeing persecution under the Taliban.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How Afghans were evacuated to the United States
The humanitarian parole process for people still at risk in Afghanistan
Asylum and other options for Afghans in the United States
What remains to be done

REGISTER HERE

Online - Ukraine in Context: A Virtual Presentation by Dr. Jennifer Dickenson
2022-03-29 18:30 | NH, United States
Dr. Jennifer Dickinson has been doing linguistic and economic anthropology research in Ukraine for 30 years. In this live Zoom presentation, she will offer some background for those unfamiliar with Ukraine and provide context for the Russian-Ukrainian War. She will also allow plenty of time for questions and updates following fast-moving events in the region. This event is free. Register here

Manchester - The Paradox of Education for Black and Brown Children
2022-04-01 08:00 - 09:30 | NH, United States
Black Heritage Trail of NH presents:

Join this breakfast panel with keynote speaker Dr Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. Together we’ll examine the “paradox of education”, what that paradox means to Black and Brown children, and how educators can become agents for societal change.
Panel includes local leaders and scholars on race, equity, and education. Breakfast food will be provided.
Read more here
Register Here
Register by March 28, 2022.

Peterborough - Unframing the Narrative
2022-04-03 14:00 | Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center, 26 Main St, Peterborough, NH, 03458, United States
Two writers of color, Dr. Thawra Yousif and Letta Neely, read their work and discuss connections between their Afro-Iraqi and African-American worlds, centering their conversation around resilience, family, and stratagems of disenfranchisement that have affected them both. Afterward, playwright Amy Merrill and Letta Neely will discuss the collective work being done by women from the Middle East and the U.S. via Her Story Is: Women Building Bridges through the Arts.
Register here

Online - Inclusive Economies for All: Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment Faced by Immigrants and Refugees
2022-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | NH, United States
Join this webinar to learn about state-level innovative workforce development efforts that support the inclusion of internationally educated immigrants and refugees in the local workforce.
Immigrants and refugees and other displaced people who arrive in the United States with international education and qualifications often confront barriers in the U.S. that prevent them from securing employment at a level commensurate with their international experience. Despite their multilingual skills, cross-cultural competencies, and years of experience in their fields, there are approximately 2 million college-educated immigrants and refugees who are underemployed or unemployed; of this group, 60 percent hold international credentials.
During this session, you will hear from subject-matter experts and policymakers on steps state officials can take to reduce systemic barriers to occupational licensure for internationally educated immigrants and refugees.
Register here

Online - Arab American Heritage Webinar
2022-04-13 12:30 - 13:15 | NH, United States
RSVP to this free webinar by emailing ddefilipps@sjhnh.org

Concord - New Americans Got Talent
2022-04-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Bank of NH Stage, 16 S Main St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Support New American Youth in our community!
THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 2022
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Bank of NH Stage
Guest Speakers + Talent Show performed by New American youth.
RSVP here

Manchester - May Day Event
2022-05-02 16:30 | Manchester City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Every year for more than a century, workers across the world have gathered for International Workers Day, also known as May Day.
This year in NH, a coalition of immigrants and workers’ rights organizations and supporters are planning a May Day event at the Manchester City Hall.

See full event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/291799989809299/?ref=newsfeed

Manchester - Art & Plant Extravaganza
2022-05-14 10:00 - 15:00 | NH, United States

Online - Title 42 and the State of Asylum in the US
2022-05-19 12:00 - 12:45 | NH, United States
The Biden administration’s plans to end Title 42—the border policy that has allowed the U.S. government to turn migrants away since the start of the pandemic—has been complicated by ongoing litigation.
Join experts from the American Immigration Council and Human Rights First for a webinar on Title 42 and the current state of the U.S. asylum system.
Register Now
The discussion will cover:

The latest developments in the fight to end Title 42.
How Title 42 has played out at the border.
Implications of the court decision to temporarily block President Biden’s termination.
A Q&A with the panel of experts.

Space is limited — register today

Online - Webinar on the International Institute of New England’s ongoing work to resettle Afghans, migrants, and refugees
2022-05-19 17:00 | NH, United States
A virtual Town Hall Webinar on the International Institute of New England’s ongoing work to resettle Afghans, migrants, and refugees in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Register to attend
During this webinar, IINE leadership and staff will provide an update on our resettlement programming, the extraordinary efforts of staff and volunteers to resettle over 500 Afghans, our ongoing work to support Haitian individuals and families, ways we are preparing to serve Ukrainian refugees, and our plans to develop a Community Sponsor model of engagement and resettlement support. An IINE staff and client panel will talk about first-hand experiences and answer questions.

Dover - Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Event
2022-05-28 11:00 - 13:00 | McConnell Center, 61 Locust St, Dover, NH, 03820, United States

Manchester - Inspire NH! Free Dinner & Conversation
2022-06-14 18:00 - 21:00 | Southern New Hampshire University, 2500 North River Road, Hooksett, NH, 03106, United States
Please join Endowment for Health and Marnita’s Table on Tuesday, June 14th from 6-9 pm for Inspire! New Hampshire: Catalyzing Relationships Across Difference, a feast and conversation to explore building authentic connection and trust across communities in Manchester and throughout the state of New Hampshire.
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Children and youth are welcome. Childcare provided.
Yes! We will provide translation and other access accommodations when you give us at least one week’s notice to set them up!
Yes! We can help you find transportation when you let us know at least a day in advance.
Location:
Southern New Hampshire University Campus
2500 North River Road, Manchester, NH
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Come for a minute, or stay for the whole time.
RSVP at www.marnitastable.org/manchester
Email sammie@marnitastable.org or call us at 612.928.7744
What to Expect
Expect to be enlivened and engaged as we come together in community to share our experiences, catalyze connections across difference, and support one another. Dinner is served in abundance with a menu from vegan to carnivore using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction.
If you know someone who would add and receive value through their participation, feel free to invite them to join you. Together, we’ll build excitement throughout the community and foster connections, belonging, and relationships e to begin a sustainable community trust-making process. Use the Facebook event to invite friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/1135747647280886?ref=newsfeed

Berlin - Inspire NH! Free Dinner & Conversation
2022-06-15 17:00 - 20:00 | NH, United States
Please join Endowment for Health and Marnita’s Table on Wednesday, June 15th from 5-8 pm for Inspire! New Hampshire: Catalyzing Relationships Across Difference, a feast and conversation to explore building authentic connection and trust across communities in Coos County and throughout New Hampshire.
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Children and youth are welcome. Childcare provided.
Yes! We will provide translation and other access accommodations when you give us at least one week’s notice to set them up!
Yes! We can help you find transportation when you let us know at least a day in advance.
Location:
The Cookhouse
Service Credit Union Heritage Park
961 Main St.
Berlin, NH
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Come for a minute, or stay for the whole time.
RSVP at www.marnitastable.org/coos
Email sammie@marnitastable.org or call us at 612.928.7744
What to Expect
Expect to be enlivened and engaged as we come together in community to share our experiences, catalyze connections across difference, and support one another. Dinner is served in abundance with a menu from vegan to carnivore using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction.
If you know someone who would add and receive value through their participation, feel free to invite them to join you. Together, we’ll build excitement throughout the community and foster connections, belonging, and relationships e to begin a sustainable community trust-making process. Use the Facebook event to invite friends! https://fb.me/e/1HO2COWjN

Nashua - Inspire NH! Free Dinner & Conversation
2022-06-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Nashua Community College, 505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
Please join Endowment for Health and Marnita’s Table on Thursday, June 16th from 5:30-8:30 pm for Inspire! New Hampshire: Catalyzing Relationships Across Difference, a feast and conversation to explore building authentic connection and trust across communities in Nashua and throughout New Hampshire.
Yes! This event is free.
Yes! Dinner is provided.
Yes! Children and youth are welcome. Childcare provided.
Yes! We will provide translation and other access accommodations when you give us at least one week’s notice to set them up!
Yes! We can help you find transportation when you let us know at least a day in advance.
Location:
Nashua Community College
505 Amherst St, Nashua, NH
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Come for a minute, or stay for the whole time.
RSVP at www.marnitastable.org/nashua
Email sammie@marnitastable.org or call us at 612.928.7744
What to Expect
Expect to be enlivened and engaged as we come together in community to share our experiences, catalyze connections across difference, and support one another. Dinner is served in abundance with a menu from vegan to carnivore using the Marnita’s Table model of Intentional Social Interaction.
If you know someone who would add and receive value through their participation, feel free to invite them to join you. Together, we’ll build excitement throughout the community and foster connections, belonging, and relationships e to begin a sustainable community trust-making process. Use the Facebook event to invite friends! https://www.facebook.com/events/531209812044800?ref=newsfeed

Manchester - Bearing Witness: Black Art in Public Spaces
2022-06-17 | NH, United States
Black Heritage Trail of NH presents:
Bearing Witness: Black Art in Public Spaces
From the Black Power and Black Arts movements of the 20th century to the Black Lives Matter movement of today, artists of color have created public art that provided a communal vision of history, heritage, and hope. Recently the works of three culturally conscious Black artists – the bronze head of a Black woman by Simone Leigh, four Afrofuturistic females by Wangechi Mutu, and the 20-foot sculpture of a dreadlocked black male rider on a stallion by Kehinde Wiley – have set a new standard for what is memorialized in public art: Imaginative Black Identities.
For this program, panelists will explore the public art scene in New Hampshire. Presenters will share their thoughts on questions such as: What is Black art? What does it mean to be a Black artist today? Should the work of artists of color always speak to and reflect the Black experience? What happens when Black art bears witness to a non-white presence and enters “white” spaces?
Event is Free & Open to the Public. Time TBD.
Presenters:
Sam Collins III, Juneteenth Historian & Public Art Creator, Galveston, TX
Joel Christian-Gill, Graphic novelist and cartoonist, Derry, NH
Richard Haynes, Artist, Educator & Visual Storyteller, Portsmouth, NH
Cecilia Ulibarri, President & Co-Founders Positive Street Art, Nashua, NH
Manuel “Phelany” Ramirez, Artist-In-Residence & Co-Founder Positive Street Art, Nashua, NH
Complete event information

Manchester - Juneteenth Block Party
2022-06-19 12:00 | NH, United States
The 3rd annual Manchester Juneteenth Celebration!
Learn more about the event here: https://www.facebook.com/juneteenthmht

Online - Uproar: A Celebration of African American Creativity
2022-06-19 14:00 | NH, United States
Derived from African culture and dance, the art of stepping was created by the enslaved when enslavers refused to let them communicate with drums. Stepping uses the body as an instrument that incorporates slapping the arms, legs, and chest. Made popular by historically Black Greek organizations, today, this art form combines chanting, singing, and dancing.
Uproar is a high-energy performance that introduces audiences to the unique lineages of this African American dance and demonstrates how enslaved people on American soil used stepping as a vehicle for communication, self-expression, and joy. This performance features an intergenerational step team, poets, and musicians.
Producer: Najee Brown, Founder Theater for the People, Eliot, ME
This event is brought to you in partnership with Theater for The People.
Complete event information here

World Refugee Day
2022-06-20 | NH, United States
On June 20, the world commemorates the strength, courage and resilience of millions of refugees.
For more information, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/refugee-day or https://www.unhcr.org/en-us/world-refugee-day.html

Concord - Umuganda
2022-06-25 | Keach Park, 7 Newton Ave, Concord, 03301, United States
Overcomers Refugee Services presents New Hampshire’s first Umuganda!
A key part of Overcomers’ mission is to create a “coming together” of New Americans and the receiving community, foster a culture of mutual respect and understanding, and build a stronger community for all. Since many of the New Americans in the Concord community are from Rwanda, Overcomers would like to invite the whole community to join us in this Umuganda event.
This participatory community event will be open to the public and will feature:

Painting a Community Mural: The mural will serve as a beautifying gift to the Concord community, as well as a representation of the many new cultures who have made Concord their home.
Planting a Pollinator Garden: The pollinator garden will be a healthy contribution to our environment, and the youth from Project S.T.O.R.Y. will learn a lot as they maintain the garden once it’s planted.
Park Cleanup + Beautification
Cultural Music, Ethnic Foods & Fun Activities

Event info

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Manchester - A Celebration of Mothers & Daughters
2022-06-25 14:00 - 17:00 | YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Manchester - World Refugee Day Celebration
2022-06-25 17:30 - 20:00 | SNHU Center for New Americans, YWCA NH, 72 Concord St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Join in Manchester’s celebration of World Refugee Day (June 20) on Saturday, June 25th from 5:30-8pm at the Center for New Americans at the YWCA in Manchester. There will be food, speakers and performances!

Manchester - Congolese Independence Day
2022-06-30 13:30 | Manchester City Hall, 1 City Hall Plaza, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States

Nashua - Latino-American Festival 2022
2022-08-14 12:00 - 17:30 | St. Aloysius of Gonzaga Parish, 48 W Hollis St., Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
The Latino-American Festival will take place on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at St. Aloysius of Gonzaga Parish parking lot, 48 W. Hollis St., Nashua, NH, from 12 to 5:30 PM. This event provides parishioners the opportunity to share the culture, music, and food from their home countries with all who attend. Visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/1109022243044191/?ref=newsfeed
