Following our operative motto: Recreate + Educate = Perpetuate, the future of the Basque-American world will largely be decided by what is effectively communicated about the Basques.  Accordingly, there are multiple programs already in place, and several that are projected, that serve as viable means of educating people about the Basques.

NABO is involved in various educational endeavors, and it benefits from several members that are members.  There is real possibility that a Basque Studies Consortium of educators & universities will be formed in the near future, and this bodes well for NABO and our membership.

To find out about programs for youth, click on Basque Youth

Masters Degree opportunties at the University of the Basque Country
 

NABO efforts for Basque youth up to the age of 15:

NABO is at work endeavoring to create a viable network of youth directors.  Over the next year we hope to continue efforts to recruit and support interested people that will be central to the efforts of club's keeping their youth informed and involved. NABO's most successful endeavor to date is its annual Udaleku for kids ages 10-15 that offers them a two-week opportunity to learn more about their Basque heritage--and all the while have fun. NABO is also actively promoting pilota and mus for youth.

NABO efforts for Basque young adults 16+

NABO is developing a new program for Basque young adults to compliment Udaleku.  The program is called Gaztealde and the first gathering in Boise was to establish a base from which to begin developing a fuller version for summer 2008. NABO hopes to continue efforts to develop a network of youth directors in our various Basque clubs that will hopefully play a central role in keeping this age cohort informed and involved. Irakasleak

NABO efforts for adult/ongoing education

NABO is fortunate to have members that have made it their specific mission to educate us about the Basques.  These members include:  This long-time NABO member, Boise Basque Museum & Cultural Center, continues its mission to develop and disseminate worthwhile information about the Basques.  It is the country's only Basque museum, and it also serves as an educational institution.   Ikasi is a weekend seminar that is presented by NABO member, the Center for Basque Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.  Additionally, the offer a wide variety of Basque books in their Basque series, periodic conferences, etc.  Ph.D. in Basque Studies NABO member Society of Basque Studies in America conducts the annual Basque Hall of Fame as well as publishing a journal. NABO member Basque Education Organization, based in the Bay area, puts only periodic conferences. Another useful educational resource is provided by www.euskosare.org  On that website you have the following: Basque last name search Frequently asked qustions about Basques Getting to know Euskal Herria Information about obtaining Spanish citizenship Information about obtaining French citizenship Finding relatives in Euskal Herria Databaise of Global Basque Communities News headlines of Euskal Herria Information about living in Euskal Herria Wiki of last names Reference quide to organizations in Euskal Herria Support program for Basque Centers to participate in fairs Registered users in EuskoSare have additional privileges: -Own personal webpage on the EuskoSare site -Folder to keep you favorite content -Ability to comment and rate content on the site -Special content for registered users In addition, the site offers Virtual Communities, news items about Basques from all over the world and much more at: http://www.euskosare.org

Other (non-NABO) educational resources can be found by going to the SITEMAP