Welcoming New Hampshire

Stratham - 25th International Day of the World's Indigenous People
2019-08-17 06:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Stratham Hill Park, 270 Portsmouth Ave, Stratham, NH, 03885, United States
Federation of Indigenous People of Nepal in America, New Hampshire (FIPNA NH) is going to host and celebrate 25th International Day of the World’s Indigenous People on August 17, 2019 (Saturday). We would like to cordially invite you all to attend the program and witness the beautiful diversify cultural shows of Nepal along with your own community members from various organizations, friends, relatives and children. Delicious varieties of Nepali food will be served at the event.

Manchester - We Are One Festival 2019
2019-08-17 07:00 - 14:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Park, 723 Elm St, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
The city will be celebrating its diversity in a unified way during the fifth-annual We Are One African/Caribbean Celebration on Aug. 17 at Veterans Park, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. This festival is FREE and open to the public!
Read more about the festival here: https://manchesterinklink.com/we-are-one-festival-2019-set-for-aug-17-at-veterans-park/

Solidarity Walk for Immigrant Justice 2019: Concord to Dover
2019-08-19 06:00 - 2019-08-22 13:00 | NH, United States
Join us as we walk from across 4 states to amplify the moral crisis we face as our country targets and expels immigrant families. We’ll, walk, march and even bike, a combined 280 miles from Concord, NH; Boston, MA; Montpelier, VT and Kittery, ME to Dover, NH.
The Concord walk kicks off Tuesday, August 21 at 9 am with an interfaith prayer service at South Church Concord, 27 Pleasant Street, followed by a brief stop at the US District Court, 55 Pleasant Street
The Boston walk kicks off with a rally at the JFK Federal Building in Boston at 10am on Monday, August 19.
The Montpelier walk kicks off Wednesday, August 21 at 8 a.m. in front of City Hall.
The South Berwick walk kicks off on Saturday, August 24 at 7:30 a.m. from First Parish Federated Church, 150 Main St., South Berwick, ME
All marchers will end at the Strafford County Immigrant Detention Center in Dover on Saturday, August 24 in the afternoon
If you are unable to make it to the solidarity walk, we hope that you will consider donating here: https://faithinaction.salsalabs.org/solidaritywalk2019/index.html
Local Facebook Event Pages:
NH invite – https://www.facebook.com/events/384825008810072/
ME invite – https://www.facebook.com/events/297574537815061/
https://www.eccoaction.org/about/#/solidarity-pilgrimage/

Concord - Solidarity Walk for Immigrant Justice
2019-08-21 05:00 | NH, United States
The Concord walk kicks off Tuesday, August 21 at 9 am with an interfaith prayer service at South Church Concord, 27 Pleasant Street, followed by a brief stop at the US District Court, 55 Pleasant Street
Walkers and Volunteers MUST sign up and complete the waiver form found here: http://nhchurches.org/walk2019/
Participants will walk the 36 miles from Concord to Dover over the course of these days and you are welcome to join us! The walk begins in Concord at the US District Courthouse. The walk will end at the Strafford County Jail in Dover, where ICE jails people slated for their deportation. Can you join us?
Each day participants will walk 8-10 miles and stop in towns along the way. In the evenings we will hold educational, prayerful or discussion-focused events open to the public.

Freedom - Family Stories: How and Why to Remember and Tell Them
2019-08-21 15:00 | Freedom Town Hall, 16 Elm Street, Freedom, NH, 03836, United States
Telling personal and family stories is fun – and much more. Storytelling connects strangers, strengthens links between generations, and gives children the self-knowledge to carry them through hard times. Knowledge of family history has even been linked to better teen behavior and mental health. In this active and interactive program, storyteller Jo Radner shares foolproof ways to mine memories and interview relatives for meaningful stories. Participants practices finding, developing, and telling their own tales.

Online Webinar: Countering Extremism, Intolerance and Political Violence
2019-08-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Online, United States
Webinar: Countering Extremism, Intolerance, and Political Violence
Friday, August 23, 2019
1:00-2:00 Eastern Time
During this webinar, Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center, will talk about the rise in extremism and what proactive steps can be taken at local, state and national levels to not only counter extremism but also to provide respect and healing.
Because of recent events, we know this is a topic that is very important to everyone, and there will be many questions. While you will be able to ask questions during the live webinar, please feel free to send any questions you have in advance to Anthony Salas at events@welcomingamerica.org. We will make every effort to answer as many questions as possible during the webinar.
Speaker:
Mary McCord, Legal Director at the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection, and Visiting Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center
Register Now

Conway - Digging Into Native History in New Hampshire
2019-08-24 10:00 | Conway Public Library, 15 Greenwood Avenue, Conway, NH, 03818, United States
Abenaki history has been reduced to near-invisibility as a result of conquest, a conquering culture that placed little value on the Indian experience, and a strategy of self-preservation that required many Abenaki to go “underground,” concealing their true identities for generations to avoid discrimination and persecution. Robert Goodby reveals archaeological evidence that shows their deep presence here, inches below the earth’s surface.

Deering - "If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be for Me?"
2019-08-25 07:30 | Deering Community Church, 763 Deering Center Road, Deering, NH, 03244, United States
“If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be for Me?” George Washington’s Runaway Slave

Oney Judge Staines, according to the Constitution, was only three-fifths of a person. To her masters, George and Martha Washington, she was merely “the girl.” All she wanted was the freedom to control her own actions, but her account of escaping the Executive Mansion in Philadelphia, fleeing north and establishing a life in New Hampshire is not a typical runaway story. Portrayed by Gwendolyn Quezaire-Presutti, Oney’s tale provides an alternative perspective on the new nation’s social, political, and economic development, from one whose personal experience so contradicted the promise of the principles embodied in the nation’s founding documents.

North Woodstock - NH Abolitionist Nathaniel Peabody Rogers
2019-08-29 15:00 | Woodstock Town Office Building, 165 Lost River Rd, North Woodstock, NH, 03262, United States
New Hampshire Abolitionist Nathaniel Peabody Rogers

Successful attorney–and father of eight–Nathaniel Peabody Rogers walked away from his Plymouth, NH, law practice in the 1830s for a dangerous and nearly unpaid gig editing a Concord-based anti-slavery newspaper, the Herald of Freedom. Plymouth State University historian Rebecca R. Noel tells the story of this feisty Granite State native, one of the so-called New Hampshire radicals. Rogers’ dedication to abolition and racial inclusion took several forms in his relatively short life. He sheltered fugitives in Plymouth and Concord, co-founded the integrated Noyes Academy in Canaan, networked with major abolitionists including Frederick Douglass and William Lloyd Garrison, and above all wrote passionate, searing essays against slavery and racism. Henry David Thoreau admired Rogers’ political zeal and his beautiful nature writing about the White Mountains, published under the pseudonym “The Old Man of the Mountain,” and abolitionist poet John Pierpont called Rogers the best newspaper writer in the United States. Rogers’ story shines a light on this lively reform era, and his contributions to the crusade for social justice still resonate today.

Laconia Multicultural Festival 2019
2019-09-07 06:00 - 12:00 | NH, United States
The Festival takes place in Downtown Laconia in the City Hall parking areas, Rotary Park, the Belknap Mill, the Mall in front of the Soda Shoppe and the Healthlink parking lot.

Somersworth Indonesian Festival
2019-09-07 07:00 - 13:00 | NH, United States

Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series - Human Flow
2019-09-10 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Human Flow
Tuesday, September 10th, 6 PM
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
About Human Flow:
Over 65 million people around the world have been forced from their homes to escape famine, climate change and war in the greatest human displacement since World War II. Human Flow, an epic film journey led by the internationally renowned artist Ai Weiwei, gives a powerful visual expression to this massive human migration. The documentary elucidates both the staggering scale of the refugee crisis and its profoundly personal human impact. Captured over the course of an eventful year in 23 countries, the film follows a chain of urgent human stories that stretches across the globe in countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Germany, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, and Turkey. Human Flow is a witness to its subjects and their desperate search for safety, shelter and justice: from teeming refugee camps to perilous ocean crossings to barbed-wire borders; from dislocation and disillusionment to courage, endurance and adaptation; from the haunting lure of lives left behind to the unknown potential of the future. Human Flow comes at a crucial time when tolerance, compassion and trust are needed more than ever. This visceral work of cinema is a testament to the unassailable human spirit and poses one of the questions that will define this century: Will our global society emerge from fear, isolation, and self-interest and choose a path of openness, freedom, and respect for humanity?

Canterbury - "If I Am Not For Myself, Who Will Be for Me?"
2019-09-10 15:00 | Elkins Public Library, 9 Center Road, Canterbury, NH, 03224, United States

Manchester - Glendi 2019
2019-09-12 - 2019-09-15 | St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 650 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH, 03104, United States
This year our Annual GLENDI Festival will take place Friday Sept 13th, Saturday Sept 14th, and Sunday Sept 15th.
GLENDI is an annual Grecian Festival held every September and hosted on the grounds of St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Manchester, NH. It was originally called the Greek Bazaar and brings people together from all around NH to celebrate Greek Heritage.
Come celebrate with us and enjoy the fun with many special features such as Greek cuisine & pastries, Jewelry booth showcasing beautiful Grecian imports/jewelry, Greek coffee shop serving Greek demitasse, an Aegean Market featuring food and clothing, a Taverna featuring Greek beer and wine, Raffles (mini, multi & century) and so much more.

Anti-Racism Organizing Symposium in Northern New England
2019-09-14 04:30 - 13:00 | Pepperell Mill Campus, 2 Main St, Biddeford, NH, 04005, United States

Deering - Songs and Stories of the Struggle for Abolition and Woman Suffrage
2019-09-15 07:30 | Deering Community Church, 763 Deering Center Road, Deering, NH, 03244, United States
Abby Hutchinson’s Sweet Freedom Songs: Songs and Stories of the Struggle for Abolition and Woman Suffrage

Deborah Anne Goss appears as Abby Hutchinson Patton, recalling mid-19th-century U.S. and New Hampshire history and performing rousing anthems, heartfelt ballads, and humorous ditties sung during anti-slavery and early women’s rights struggles. In the 1840s and 1850s the Hutchinson Family Singers strongly influenced the opinions of the era with their popular songs promoting healthy living and social justice-most prominently the abolition of slavery. Participants are encouraged to join in the singing on several choruses or read a poem or political diatribe of the time.

Nashua Multicultural Festival 2019
2019-09-15 09:00 - 13:00 | St Patrick’s Gym, 29 Spring St, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
Join us for the 2nd Annual Nashua Multicultural Festival on September 15 from 1-5 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Gym on Main Street!
This FREE event, which is organized by the Nashua Mayor’s Office and the Nashua Multicultural Festival Planning Committee, will feature multicultural food, art, dance and more! Free samples of foods from a variety of countries will be provided (first come, first served).
About
The Multicultural Festival is part of Nashua’s celebration of Welcoming Week, an annual series of events where communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and native-born residents to raise awareness of the benefits of welcoming everyone. Learn more about Welcoming Week at the Welcoming America website.
In September 2016, the City of Nashua adopted legislation to officially become a Welcoming City. Since then, the City and community partners have worked hard to incorporate welcoming initiatives into the daily life of our community. This event is also an opportunity to celebrate the two-year anniversary of Nashua becoming a Welcoming City.

Concord - Taste of Greece Festival
2019-09-21 07:00 - 14:00 | Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 68 N State St, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Come and be Greek for a day! Enjoy the best Greek food in New England, all lovingly made by our parishioners! Lamb and chicken kabobs, moussaka, pistachio, rice filled and meat filled grape leaves (dolmades), Greek meat balls, stuffed peppers, Greek sausage, just to name a mouth-watering few. And then there are the pastries…(don’t miss out on the best loukoumades [Greek fried dough] anywhere!) Greek music all day provided by DJ Manis. And don’t miss the tours of our beautiful church! Rain or shine, 11 am to 6 pm. Free admission.

Concord Multicultural Festival 2019
2019-09-22 07:00 - 12:00 | New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St, Concord, NH, 03303, United States
A celebration of all cultures, featuring:
Entertainment by local performers
Local ethnic food vendors
Cultural crafts made by local artists
Traditional arts demonstrations
Activities for all ages
International flag parade
and so much more!

Concord - Around-the-World Food Tour
2019-09-22 07:00 - 12:00 | New Hampshire State House, 107 N Main St, Concord, NH, 03303, United States
13th Annual Concord Multicultural Festival presented by Parker Education
***VIP EXPERIENCE***

Around-the-World Food Tour

If you love the Multicultural Festival for its delicious foods from across the globe, then this VIP tour is a great opportunity to take your Multicultural Festival experience to the next level!
During the Tour, one of our NH Food Bank chefs will serve as your global guide, introducing you to the food vendors and making sure you have a great experience, eat great food, and learn from the wonderful New American chefs that now call greater Concord their home. Get your tickets now for an exclusive Multicultural smorgasbord!
Each VIP Food Tour group has a maximum of 8 participants, and leaves at 30 minutes past the hour. Choose your time and buy your ticket by clicking ‘Purchase’ below. Each $35 ticket includes a $20 food credit and a donation to this wonderful festival that will take your taste buds around the world!

The Concord Multicultural Festival is an annual celebration of all cultures featuring:
–> Entertainment by local performers
–> Local ethnic food vendors
–> Cultural crafts made by local artists
–> Traditional arts demonstrations
–> Activities for all ages
–> International flag parade
and so much more!
Please visit our website for more information – https://concordnhmulticulturalfestival.org/home

Concord - Cooking Class: Indian and Nepali Fusion
2019-09-24 14:00 - 16:30 | Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, 274 Pleasant Street,, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
Cooking Class: Indian and Nepali Fusion

Join Sycamore Community Garden for an authentic and educational cooking experience that is rich in both culture and cuisine! This is a hands-on cooking class led by new Americans living in Concord. ONLY 10 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD FOR EACH CLASS. Don’t worry: future classes will be added if the event sells out!

Location:
Unitarian Universalist Church of Concord, 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301

What you’ll learn in this international cooking class:
Learn to prepare an authentic, typical Indian and Nepali inspired meal directly from a Bhutanese immigrant whose family lives in Concord and is a member of Sycamore Community Garden.
MENU: Aloo Paratha, Curry Dish, Indian Sweet Dessert
TEACHER: Harimaya Khatiwada
Cost: $50
Register here

Exeter - 5th Annual Racial Unity Day Event
2019-09-28 05:00 - 12:00 | Exeter Town Hall, 9 Front St, Exeter, NH, 03833, United States
Exeter will again be the site of Racial Unity Day on Saturday, September 28. The fifth annual event is a fun-filled day of music, food, conversation, art, poetry and a special children’s program. Event organizers have designed this year’s event as a call to explore “What’s one small thing I can do for racial unity?”
Visit RUT at https://racialunityteam.com/racial-unity-day, contact us at racialunityteam1@gmail.com, call 603-263-6511

Nashua - Suitcase Stories
2019-09-29 15:00 - 17:00 | Nashua High School North, 8 Titan Way, Nashua, NH, 03063, United States
Suitcase Stories® is a signature program of the International Institute of New England. It raises the profile of refugees and immigrants while strengthening community through the art of storytelling.
Launched in 2016, Suitcase Stories began as a traveling live performance series featuring foreign and U.S.-born residents sharing powerful refugee and immigrant stories. Since its initial year, the initiative has expanded to include programming customized for community partners. To date, more than 3,000 people have enjoyed a mainstage performance and thousands more have watched a taped episode on PBS television. The response from those audience members spoke of how the performance challenged and expanded their perceptions of refugees and immigrants.

Manchester - Vigil to Support Immigrants
2019-10-01 09:00 | Norris Cotton Federal Building, 275 Chestnut St., Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
Immigration Vigil/check-ins to support immigrants in Manchester
When: Oct 1st
Time: 9am
Location: Norris Cotton Federal Building
275 Chestnut Street, Manchester

Portsmouth - Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film Series- Anote's Ark
2019-10-01 14:00 | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Ave, Portsmouth, 03801, United States
Registration

General Admission

Finding Refuge: Crossroads Film and Discussion Series
Anote’s Ark
Tuesday, October 1st, 6PM
Portsmouth Public Library
175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tickets are free for the public, but space is limited. Reserve your tickets today!
About Anote’s Ark
What happens when your nation is swallowed by the sea? With the harsh realities of climate change looming, the low-lying Pacific nation Kiribati must find a new solution for the survival of its people. With sweeping cinematography, Anote’s Ark interweaves two poignant stories. Anote Tong, endearing president of the island, races to find options-advocating in international climate negotiations and even investigating building underwater cities. At the same time, warm and sharp-witted Sermery, a young mother of six, tackles every struggle with humour. She must decide whether to leave the only culture she knows on the island and migrate to a new life in New Zealand. Anote’s Ark captures the next evolution in the shifting dynamics of climate change-one where borders, technology, and global treaties are urgent and can change daily life as we know it. This portrait of the Kiribati people exudes strength of character and grace as they confront the inevitable change they are facing head-on.

Webinar - Understanding Today’s Immigration Policy Landscape
2019-10-01 14:00 - 15:00 | NH, United States
A host of immigration rule and policy changes in recent years – and their confusing implementation status – have led to growing community concerns, fears, and uncertainties. Staying current in this rapidly changing immigration policy environment is an ongoing challenge for local leaders.

Please join Welcoming America for a comprehensive update on today’s federal immigration policy landscape, including what’s changed, what hasn’t, and what may be on the horizon.
Learn how local leaders can prepare in the year ahead and come with your questions on current policy and future risks.
SPEAKERS:
Randy Capps, Director of Research, U.S. Programs, Migration Policy Institute
Jessica Bolter, Associate Policy Analyst, Migration Policy Institute

Oct 1, 2019 02:00 PM in Eastern Time

Durham - Learning to Document Your Community's Experience
2019-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | UNH – Durham, 83 Main Street, Durham, NH, United States

Concord - 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner
2019-10-06 14:00 - 17:00 | ACLU of New Hampshire, 18 Low Ave, Concord, NH, 03301, United States
The American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire is pleased to invite you to our 2019 Bill of Rights Awards Dinner. Please join us for a memorable evening of celebration and inspiration as we come together to honor the work of individuals and organizations standing up for basic civil rights and liberties.
Invite your civil liberties-friendly family and friends to join us! All tickets include dinner.
Bill of Rights Honorees:
– Eva Castillo, Director of the NH Alliance for Immigrants and Refugees
– The NH Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
– Caroline Casey and Maggie Flaherty, Plaintiffs for Voting Rights Case
All proceeds support our legal program; the only one in New Hampshire devoted exclusively to defending citizens’ rights.

Nashua - Free Immigration Advice at Library
2019-10-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Nashua Public Library, 2 Court Street, Nashua, NH, 03060, United States
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Open House
Wednesdays Oct. 9 and Dec. 4
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Nashua Public Library

Visit the Nashua Public Library between 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM on Wednesday Oct. 9 or Dec. 4 and meet with an officer from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to get your questions answered about applying to enter the country or to become a citizen.

Lebanon - Community Listening Session with Governor's Advisory Council on Diversity and Inclusion
2019-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | River Valley Community College, 15 Hanover St., Lebanon, NH, 03766, United States
THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Community listening session
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
River Valley Community College
15 Hanover St.
Lebanon, NH 03766
The Council will use this information to guide its work, including reports
and recommendations, over the coming months.
