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Houston Institute for Culture offers a variety of education programs and workshops for schools, universities and community organizations to improve cultural literacy, representation and quality of life in our communities.
Community Benefits of Local Ownership
The presentation and discussion explores the benefits of local ownership of media and businesses. The goal of the program is to help student groups and communities achieve greater equality and security through the processes of representation, wealth distribution, education, cultural diversity and other quality of life issues.
Time: Allow 2 hours for the presentation and discussion
Grade Level: 12, College, Adult
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/education
Globalization Issues
Film presentations followed by facilitated discussions explore globalization issues such as water privatization, exploitation of labor, cultural and environmental impacts, energy resources, and feminist economics.
Time: Films range from 45 - 90 minutes; Allow at least 30 minutes for discussion
Grade Level: 10 - 12, College, Adult
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/education
The US-Mexico Border
The visual presentation and discussion explores social, economic and health issues on the US-Mexico border, and factors behind immigration.
International attention continues to focus on four situations in Mexico - maquiladora labor in Juarez and Tijuana, the serial killings of young women in the state of Chihuahua, Zapatista rebellion in Chiapas, and immigration shift to the Arizona border. But most are unaware that the most severe cases of violence against women (including a murder rate that is growing faster than in Juarez), poverty and hunger, corruption within government agencies, assassination, repression of indigenous populations, industrial pollution (from the largest concentration of maquiladoras on the border), and major health crises are situated on the border with Texas in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, just six hours from Houston.
To promote increased cultural awareness, the presentation may also include a survey of the regions and traditions of Mexico if time permits.
Time: Allow 2 hours for the presentation and discussion
Grade Level: 10 - 12, College, Adult
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/education
Digital Storytelling
New software and computer technologies have created diverse possibilities for individuals and communities to communicate their interests. And these communication tools are now more accessible than ever before. The hands-on workshop primarily focuses on creation of digital movies to tell family stories or explore current issues, but may be shaped for specific community interests. The technology may alternately be geared toward digital publishing and pod-casting.
Please note: Computers are requires, as well as administrative access to download free software, but participants may create work that will not require a home computer for viewing.
Time: Plan for two sessions of 2 - 3 hours
Grade Level: 7 - 12, College, Adult
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/education
Camp Dos Cabezas
Camp Dos Cabezas offers at-risk children the experience of a lifetime to help them achieve success in their lives. Houston children and their volunteer mentors travel to Cochise County, Arizona where they explore the Chiricahua Mountains (the "Land of Standing Up Rocks") and develop interests and research skills in fifteen national and state parks, historic sites, museums and research facilities.
Children are nominated by teachers in specified schools. Teachers and future teachers throughout the region are also encouraged to volunteer for the camp. Broad involvement is needed for the program to grow and serve more deserving children.
Grade Level: 4, 5
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/camp
Houston Institute for Culture facilitates arrangements for cultural experts and speakers to visit schools, universities and community organizations. Topics range from issues facing Afghan women to gentrification of Houston communities and genealogy for Mexican Americans.
Contact: Mark Lacy, 713-521-3686, info@houstonculture.org
For more information: www.houstonculture.org/experts
Houston Institute for Culture
5555 Morningside, Suite 204
Houston, Texas 77005
Houston Institute for Culture is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural education and awareness through cultural activities. Our goal is to provide free and low-cost events, services and classes for the community. The organization's sphere of interest is Houston, the regions that have affected Houston's cultural history and the international origins of Houston's diverse population.
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