ALT Photo of Science Ceilidh's Lewis developing the gravitational waves dance with scientists! Selfie of everyone together in front of a whiteboard, smiling. 7 people in photo

ALT community knowledge matters gathering Save the date for our next in-person meeting bringing together communities, researchers and practitioners passionate about equitable community-led research in the Highlands and Islands and beyond. 11 NOVEMBER 2025 INVERNESS SAVE THE DATE! access bursaries available for rural communities and those who can’t join otherwise

ALT Event Title: Togail ar Guthan – Raising Our Voices Date: Monday, 7th October 2024 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Online Webinar) Summary: The event will focus on the work being done by Gaelic Heritage and Wellbeing groups, including presentations and discussions around community-led initiatives. It features a keynote by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes, with an introduction by MSP Alasdair Allan, and various partnership sessions and forums discussing collaboration between communities and researchers. There will also be presentations from groups working in Gaelic culture, heritage, and wellbeing, followed by a forum with funders to discuss future opportunities. This is an excellent opportunity to explore how place, culture, and language contribute to wellbeing in North Uist. Key Sessions Include: Gaelic walks, mapping, and digital walks Partnership and collaboration in Gaelic heritage Communities co-creating with researchers Discussions with funders such as Heritage Environment Scotland

ALT Nurturing Healthy Island Communities through Culture Join as we explore how different island communities are mobilising and embedding local community-based cultural assets to improve health and wellbeing. Panel Including: Kathryn Gordon, Shetland Arts Meghan McEwen, NHS Orkney Hannah Casy, Public Health Manager Orkney Mairi Morrison & Jess Woods, Comann Eachdraidh Uibhist a Tuath//North Uist Historical Society Chaired by Lewis Hou (Science Ceilidh, Community Knowledge Matters) & hosted by Arts Culture Health & Wellbeing Scotland as part of the Healing Arts Scotland Part of Healing Arts Scotland Photos include a group of people discussing heritage on Uist and a photo of the skyline at the Mareel

ALT What does culture and creativity mean to you? Share with the Scottish government what you think by Mon 29 July

ALT Interested in setting the priorities for Mental Health and wellbeing research in rural Scotland Have your say on how communities should be involved in future research , policy and decision making with our co developed survey Submit by 30 June Submissions include opportunity to draw for £50 local vouchers Communityknowledgematters.com/survey

ALT Interested in setting the priorities for mental health and wellbeing research in rural Scotland? Have your say on how communities should be involved in future research, policy and decision making with our co-developed survey. Submit by 30th June Submissions to invoice opportunity to draw for £50 local vouchers More info: communityknowledgematters.com/survey

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ALT Lauren, Network Coordinator for Community Knowledge Matters, Science Ceilidh