Two ways of knowing: 1 studies 2. Stories. Most studies lead to more data; stories are the seeds of social change. Thin data is mostly devoid of meaningful stories about specific communities. In contrast, thick data seeks to reveal local stories & meaning.
What can the presence of music-making tell us about the vitality of an island community?
Join us on Tuesday for a discussion with Irish ethnomusicologist Dr. Rory McCabe!
➡️ Free to attend and all are welcome! Head to https://t.co/axGAPXkJRM for more info.
#islandstudies
Between November 16-28, the Rural Talks to Rural (R2R20) virtual conference will bring people together, from across the County, the Country and beyond our borders to imagine the future of rural.
More info: https://t.co/paPfUXonuI
Just a reminder that the first #IslandInsights are now online – and stay tuned for the next round next week, focusing on Trinidad & Tobago and Grenada!
ICELAND DREAMING... with a frosting of Greenland, Sunday, January 27, 2019 | 7 p.m. | Carriage House, Beaconsfield | 2 Kent Street, Charlottetown, PEI. Featuring Skyr-making with Pamela Swainson! Admission is free. All are welcome.