IZENA/NAME.  What's in a name? The idea was to have 1) a Basque word for the project to keep Euskara prominent and 2) "gazte" in the name because it means youth.  How can we really appreciate the present if we do not understand the past? How can we expect to keep Basque culture vital and vibrant if we cannot successfully transmit knowledge from one generation to the next?  It may continue to change but an Astero reader sent in a great suggestion that really captures our aim: Gaztealde-which means on behalf/support of youth. 

DEIA/CAST CALL. We're looking for a few good men and women (age 16 & above) who have the will to step up and serve as teachers of Basque history and culture.  If you have the will, this workshop will provide you with the means to teach more people of all ages about the Basques. 

HELBURUAK/GOALS. At a minimum, after completing this workshop each participant will be prepared to present a one-hour general introduction of the Basques accompanied with video, audio & images that will be provided to you.  The second goal is to foster contacts to create networks to share information.
 

Etor zaitez: come join us! Click on REVISED GAZTEALDE APPLICATION FORM to apply NOTE: This application is in pdf format; if you don't have this free software to view these, click on adobepdf-free software download

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE:

SESSION 1: July 25 (Wed): 1-4pm, Boise Basque Museum & Cultural Center "The Basque Trunk."  > Content begins with orientation, ice-breaker & team-building activities > The Basque Museum & Cultural Center's traveling instructional material will be elaborated on for broader utilization. > (Optional trip TBA): Late afternoon trip to the Boise area mountains to view Basque arbor glyphs (Basque tree carvings by Basque sheepherders)

SESSION 2: July 26 (Thur), 9am-noon at Boise State University (Education Bldg #112) > Content includes further development of the initial material presented in the Basque Museum's "Basque Trunk" > Lunch will be provided to participants

SESSION 3: July 26 (Thur), 2-5:00 at Boise State University (ED-112) > Content includes discussions of budgets, marketing & recruiting strategies, etc for community building > Dinner will be provided for participants

SESSION 4: July 27 (Fri), 9am-noon at Boise State University (ED-112) > Content includes Basque cultural teaching modules > Lunch is on your own

SESSION 5: July 27 (Fri), 2--5:00 at the Basque Block > Content includes "Plaza Dantza" or social dance instruction; discussion of "Why we dance" > What comes next is the beginning of the Boise Basque festival weekend with the schedule below

COST. The workshop fee is $45 which includes several of the meals and the materials that will be provided participants (the cost of travel and lodging is separate and is arranged by the applicant).  If finances are a problem standing in the way of attending, contact us at info@nabasque.org

TRAVEL. Participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the workshop events at the Basque Block and Boise State University (which are eight blocks apart).  Gaztealdi organizers are able to provide only limited assistance with travel.

LODGING. Inexpensive lodging is being offered at the Towers dormitory at Boise State University (there is a limited number so they will go to first-come, first-served by submitted applications).  There is also the option of nearby hotels. This information is included on the application form.

MEALS.  See the schedule above for which meals are provided.

INSTRUCTORS. The workshop will count on the services of Patty Miller, Director of the Basque Museum & Cultural Center; Lael Uberuaga of the Basque Museum, Dr. Lisa Corcostegui, Basque dance & culture expert; Joseba Etxarri, authority on the Basque Diaspora; Dr. John Ysursa, instructor in Boise State's Basque Studies program.

BOISE BASQUE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE. What follows is the Boise Basque St. Ignatius Festival. Events that are open to all include:
> Fri evening at the Basque Center: "Family Night"
> Sat. 10-4 Open Street at the Basque Block with food booths, music & dance exhibitions featuring the visiting European Basque dance Onatz from Onati, Gipuzkoa
> Sat 7pm Basque Mass at St. John's Cathedral
> Sat 9pm  Outdoor public dance at the Basque Block
> Sunday afternoon: Basque picnic at Municipal Park (participants bring their own food)
> Sunday evening:  Family dance at the Basque Block

The North American Basque Organizations, Inc. (NABO) in collaboration with the Basque Studies at Boise State University and the Boise Basque Museum & Cultural Center will host the inaugural Gaztealdi: Teaching About Basques Workshop.  Gaztealdi (Basque for "time of youth") aims to complement NABO's current "Udaleku" program for kids 10-15 and the Center for Basque Studies "Ikasi" program for adults giving us three programs that offer an opportunity to learn about Basque culture.  Gaztealdi aims to:
> combine recreational & educational components
> develop leadership skills
> develop/maintain social networks
> develop a can-do attitude and confidence among young participants
> develop organizational skills
> appeal to a broader range of people beyond music and dance