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Midwest Association of Translators and Interpreters (MATI) PRESENTS:
Los Marielitos: Interpreting the Voices of Cuban Refugees
This webinar will explore when translation and interpreting blur through the lens of the 2019 University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and La Crosse Public Library oral history and photo exhibit of Los Marielitos. Los Marielitos were Cuban immigrants granted political asylum and placed at Fort McCoy near Sparta, Wisconsin in 1980. Preparation for the exhibit included transcriptions of oral histories, translation, and several aspects of interpreting.
Time: 08/20/2020 | 7:30 PM 8:30 PM CDT
Presenters: Ashley Rowin and Jade Baumgartne
Vist MATI's website for details and registration info: www.matiata.org/event-3756539
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MATI 2020 Webinar Series - Los Marielitos: Interpreting the Voices of Cuban Refugees | Thursday, August 20 | 7:30pm CT - 8:30pm CTAnd the child interpreter became the story...
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Maggie Carrillo's call to KQED Forum on behalf of her parents reminded many listening of their own experiences growing up.HOW TO IMPROVE INCLUSIVITY WITH PEOPLE-FRIENDLY TRANSLATION
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How to Improve Inclusivity with People-Friendly Translation | born to be global
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I was fascinated by a LinkedIn post I saw recently from a Polish translator named Aleksandra Domke-Jarre on the topic of language inclusivity. When I saw her words, “people-friendly translator that customers love,” I knew I had to reach out to her. I was impressed by her focus on customers as hu...Berkshire AHEC presents:
Language Access Workshop
August 7 @ 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST | Cost $15
This workshop aims to educate anyone who may work in school settings: Teachers, Administrators, Nurses, and Mental Health Professionals about the current applicable laws regarding language access and how they are to be properly dealt with in the current pandemic. It also aims to provide guidelines regarding best practices for remote interpreting in school settings given the current pandemic.
For more information: www.berkshireahec.org/training-event/language-access-workshop-for-educators/
To register: campscui.active.com/orgs/BerkshireAHECInc
WEBINAR: Criminal Procedure in US Federal Courts: A Comparative View (Brazil)
This 90-minute session will address the organization of the U.S. Federal Court System and provide an understanding of the primary types of hearings and activities interpreters are asked to cover (initial appearances, changes of plea, etc.), including the procedures and key terminology for each.
Cost: FREE for Members, $30 Non-Members
Date: Saturday, August 22nd
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Duration: 90 Minutes
Continuing Education Credit offered: YES*
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The NAJIT Academy is a new and exciting educational project under the direction of the Training and Education Committee offering webinars and other educational opportunities. This initiative is intended to provide a variety of subjects and in many different languages to meet the needs of NAJIT frien...
