MONDAY 5/16/05 |
TUESDAY 5/17/05 |
WEDNESDAY 5/18/05 |
THURSDAY 5/19/05 |
FRIDAY 5/20/05 |
Pre-Conference Tuscany |
Pre-Conference Tuscany |
UNLV Moyer Center |
UNLV Moyer Center |
UNLV Moyer Center |
9:30-10:45
Welcome by organizers together with delegates and artist from oversees. |
9:30-1:30
Creation of International Research Institute for Creole Studies Professor Raoul Lucas & Dr. Patricia Heisser Metoyer |
9:00
Symposium Registration includes cost of Zydecos, Bal Bobes and Grantwriting Materials(optional ) |
9:00
Welcome by the Organising Committee. Introduction of Overseas and U.S. Guest Speakers. |
9:00
Grantwriting Workshop for Creole Cultural Projects |
11:00-12:30
Revisiting the 1999 Seychelles Symposium |
11:00-12:30
Further Discussions and Planning Meeting |
9:30
Coffee Meet & Greet Opening Remarks George Lamvohee / Director Creole Heritage Center Australia |
9:15
Prof. Raphaël Confiant University of Martinique "Creole Culture with an International Perspective" |
9:30
Prof. Raoul Lucas University of La Reunion "Creolism in the Indian Ocean: Development and Perspective" |
Re-visit Continued. |
11:00-12:30
Development of International Creole Forum |
10:00-10:15
BREAK |
10:00-10:15
BREAK |
10:30-10:45
BREAK |
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break together at the Tuscany |
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break together at the Tuscany |
10:15
Featuring Walter Chauncy, award winning coach, Helena, Montana "Fair Play and Cultural Expectations of Youth in Competitive Sports" Q/A |
10:15
Panel Discussion Moderated by Prof. E. Verdrine, Boston University " Controversies in Creole Culture: The Establishment of an International Creole Organization" |
10:30
Film Vivre en Creole Presented by Seychelles Discussion by Marion Fereire and guests to be announced. |
FREE TIME |
FREE TIME |
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break optional participation in Grantwriting Workshop |
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break |
12:30-1:30
Lunch Break |
1:30
Prof. Raphaël Confiant University of Martinique "About the Establishment of an International Creole Organization" |
1:30
SUBMISSION OF FORMAL PAPERS |
1:30-2:30
Diane Ramassamy,University of Guadeloupe "Oral Traditions in the Creole World" |
1:30-3:00
George de Lamare-Lamvohee Creole Music and cuisine in the Indian Ocean Islands and demonstration of Sega by Beautiful Dancers from Australia |
1:30
Gilbert Martin Creole Activist " Creolism in America: What is the future?" |
2:00-3:00
International Caucus |
2:00-3:00
International Caucus |
2:30-4:00
Van Nickerson, Faculty/Percussionist Community College of Southern Nevada Luke "Coco" Metoyer, Sr. /Percussionist/Drum Circle Instructor "Conga Square Workshop" |
3:00-4:00
Vodou, A Sacred Theatre Maria-Jose Alcide Saint-Lot, Ph.D. Lecture, Presentation & Book Signing |
2:30-3:30
Panel Discussion/Interview "Controversies in Creole Culture" |
ZYDECO TUSCANY LOUNGE |
ZYDECO TUSCANY LOUNGE |
ZYDECO TUSCANY LOUNGE FREE OF CHARGE |
ZYDECO TUSCANY LOUNGE |
PRESS CONFERENCE "CREOLE FESTIVAL INTERNATIONALE 2005" |
LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 2005 |
LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 2005 |
LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 2005 |
LAS VEGAS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS 2005 |
6:00
BAL BOBES (DANCE ) Hosted by the Creole Heritage Center Australia TUSCANY HOTEL & CASINO Casual Attire |
