The North

Edinburgh and Lothian

1 Oct - 1 Nov
Edinburgh and Lothian
BLACK HISTORY MONTH LISTINGS 2010 EDINBURGH and LOTHIAN
Edinburgh and Lothian

Friday 1-Sunday 24 October
Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival
With nearly 200 events taking place in venues across Scotland, check out what's on and look through the events calendar or request a copy of the brochure in the post
0141 572 0125

Friday 1-Saturday 16 October
Equally Connected Visual Art
Black and minority ethnic (BME) groups have used photography, film and personal mementos to encapsulate experiences. Exhibits include a video installation from international students at Heriot-Watt University, photography and mementos about caring and journeys, through to photography and artwork from BME men, examining stress, isolation and racism. Out of the Blue, Drill Hall, 36 Dalmeny Street, Edinburgh
FREE
10.00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday

Thursday 7 October
Faith in Older People � Debate
"Is there a Difference between Spiritual Care and Good Person Centred Care?"
A debate with Malcolm Goldsmith, founder of Faith in Older People and Professor Mary Marshall, Professor Emeritus, University of Stirling. Moderated by Professor Frank Clark, OBE, Chair of the Care Commission. This event takes place at
Stockbridge House, Cheyne Street, Edinburgh
5pm-7.30pm - refreshments provided.
Contact [email protected] or 0131 346 7981 for further information and to book a place.

Friday 8 October
LCIL Annual Lecture
The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) is hosting its first ever Annual Lecture on 8th October. The main speakers for the event will be Dr Kevin Woods, the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and James Barbour, Chief Executive of NHS Lothian.

Wednesday 13 October
Edinburgh & Lothians Racial Equality Council Seminar
ELREC, in association with Direct Approach, are hosting this event to present the findings of "Your Marriage Your Rights".
Business Centre, City Chambers, Edinburgh
9.30am to 3.00pm.
For further information and a booking form see the website or contact 0131 556 0441 or email [email protected].
ELREC's annual general meeting will follow later that day in the City Chambers from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Wednesday 13 October
Saheliya Black History Month Event
"The Mental Health Legacy of Colonialism" event aims to explore the effects of the legacy of colonialism with its lasting impacts on people, race, society, finance, faith and history on mental health, ethnic minorities, women and our unwritten history. You are invited to come and explore this and commemorate and celebrate Black History Month with Saheliya Sisters! The event will hold workshops and open discussions on the mental health legacy of colonialism, particularly for women.
Morning session will be for women only.
Contact 0131 556 9302 or email [email protected] for more information and to book a place.

Saturday 16-17 October
Edinburgh World Justice Festival
The EWJF will take place during the weekend. This year's theme is 'A World in Crisis: What is the alternative?'

Saturday 16 October
Scottish Women's Convention - Conference for Older Women
The Scottish Women's Convention is hosting this conference in Dunoon on the 16th October.
See the website to register or call 0141 248 8186 or contact [email protected]

Thursday 21 October- Friday 5 November
Africa in Motion
Africa in Motion (AiM) is an annual African film festival based at the Edinburgh Filmhouse. AIM is devoted to celebrations of 50 years of independence of 17 African countries. Film screenings will be accompanied by events such as workshops, seminars, children's afternoons, poetry readings, music and dance.
Edinburgh Filmhouse, 88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH3 9BZ
0131 228 2688