Online radionica: Dokumentiranje i interpretacija tradicijskog znanja

• Understanding the role of traditional knowledge, ethical and cultural considerations
• Documentation methods: audiovisual, oral/written, mapping
• Community-driven participatory practices for interpretation
• Archives and repositories, and ways to exhibit field experiences
• Case studies from ECHOES partners and invited experts

Programme Overview:

15’ – Introductory session
40’ –  Talk “Story Maps of Galway’s Past and Present”
40’ – Talk “Co-creating interpretation: why should we and how can we?”
30’ – Echoes from the Field presentations by invitees from partner organisations
50’ – Open Discussion / Q&A

Featured Speakers:

1) Talk title: “Co-creating interpretation: why should we and how can we?”

Valya Stergioti, Heritage Interpretation Consultant

Valya is a heritage interpretation consultant with rich experience in interpretive training, writing, and planning. She is mostly interested in engaging the local communities for the co-creation of interpretive services and plans for their natural and cultural heritage. As a trainer, she always strives to find ways that will inspire interpretive professionals to go beyond mere communication, into developing mindfulness, critical thinking and inspire universal values through their work. Since 2000, she has run workshops and certification courses in multiple countries. For eight years (2015-2023) she was the inaugural training coordinator of Interpret Europe – The European Association for Heritage Interpretation. In that position, she coordinated a network of 35 European interpretive trainers, to develop and implement IE’s training programme. She has worked with NGOs and institutions, of both private and public sector in a variety of projects regarding interpretive planning and interpretive training in Greece and in Europe.

2) Talk title: “StoryMaps of Galway’s Past and Present”

Marie Mannion, Heritage Officer, Galway County Council

Marie has served as Galway County Council’s first Heritage Officer since 2000. Before taking up this role, she lectured in Heritage Studies at Atlantic Technological University, Galway, and managed the Galway West Genealogy Centre. She holds an MA in Geography and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Galway, along with additional heritage-related qualifications. Marie works closely with communities across County Galway to implement actions in the Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan. In collaboration with the GIS Office, she has worked extensively on the development of Heritage StoryMaps, providing an innovative digital platform that makes the county’s built, natural, and cultural heritage accessible to schools, communities, and the wider public. Marie also contributes nationally as a member of Ireland’s Expert Advisory Committee on Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Brídín Feeney, GIS Analyst, Galway County Council

Brídín holds a Denominated Earth Sciences Degree from NUI Galway and a Higher Diploma in Remote Sensing and GIS from NUI Maynooth, with over 25 years of experience in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) across academic and local government sectors. Brings deep expertise in spatial technologies and their strategic application in public service. Has led and contributed to numerous GIS initiatives, including the award-winning Heritage and Biodiversity Story Maps and Digitizing Galway’s Graveyard Heritage project in collaboration with the Heritage team. Committed to delivering user-friendly, data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making, public engagement, and operational efficiency. 💡This workshop is the fourth of the six Capacity Building Workshops in the framework of ECHOES project. It aims to deepen knowledge in critical topics related to cultural heritage activities and building crafts, targeted to educators, community leaders, or cultural practitioners. Enhancing Cultural Heritage Skills Across Europe (ECHOES) project, led by partners from Croatia (DRAGODID), Greece (Boulouki), and Ireland (The Dry Stone Wall Association of Ireland), is dedicated to the preservation, advancement, and promotion of European cultural diversity and heritage. The project is co-funded by the European Union, Creative Europe Program, action “European Cooperation Projects”.