Projectcue: Cultural Understanding & Exchange

Project CUE: Cultural Understanding & Exchange

Project CUE strives to build cultural understanding between individuals and among groups. We exchange our best ideas, traditions, talents and interests. We meet our goals when:

1. We nurture individual cultural experiences
2. We foster local community bonds
3. We create virtual community

Internship Opening for college credit. Raleigh/Wake Forest NC, USA preferred for hybrid in person and online, though will consider other locations.
Apply now with email and cover letter to [email protected]
Opening for spring/summer 2024 semesters.
Check back for future opportunities.

"Graffiti is for Art, not Hate"

Join Project CUE: Cultural Understanding & Exchange and partners in our campaign to combat hate.

Artisan and Culture Exchange

Creations in Silver

Utilizing silver in jewelry is found in fine arts and folk arts all over the world. The first major evidence of silver mines is found 5000 BCE near what is modern day Turkey.

The search for silver and trade goods has powered cultural contact over centuries.

These designs are influenced by Scandinavian and Native American examples.

This exchange was, quite literally, a world away and next door. Cultural art, folk art, fine art. Embrace it all.

Just because something seems "dusty" to you, don't assume it needs a miracle. Maybe it is your miracle.

Ask.
Converse.
Listen.
Exchange.

Milagro, New Mexico

Keynote Speaker Maysoon Zayid at RootsTech 2022

“Knowing my ancestors' tales and their stories helps me better understand my own. Knowing what they went through and where I am now . . . doesn't just inform who I am, but it's a constant reminder of how incredible this world is and how much potential one person has to change the entire universe. If you don't know where you came from, you'll never know where you're going." Maysoon Zayid

Projectcue cares about heritage, family roots and origin stories. Connect with hundreds of speakers and sessions by registering FREE for RootsTech 2022 conference. March 3, 4, & 5. Project CUE: Cultural Understanding & Exchange hopes to "see" you there.

World Peace Day 2022

Ideas to help fill your community with love

Start a conversation, and then listen
Being unified doesn't mean everyone has to be the same
If someone has been courteous to you in dialogue, give them the same respect
Agree on a common goal
Develop partnerships with other organizations or individuals.
Make partnerships a priority, before a crisis
Unity requires effort
You can disagree without being disagreeable

Summer 2021 Youth Tennis Program
"served up" another great year!

Head coach, student coaches, youth players, and parents are all a critical part of coming together as a community for recreational fun. Project CUE is happy to support the youth tennis program and congratulations to all for a wonderful 13th season!

2020 Virtual Exchanges

Keeping My Distance for Someone I Love created for Project CUE by Katie S.@the_creative_katie

Project CUE: Cultural Understanding & Exchange is engaged with multiple virtual projects during the time of COVID19 isolation. In some ways we have been able to do more with less. Members of our team have:
*applied for and received a grant & grew that gift by purchasing medicine at cost for a local homeless shelter
*county health department COVID19 dialogue participation
*participation in community resource team consisting of non-profit organizations and volunteer individuals
*arranged for 300+ bottles of hand sanitizer for donation
*organized and shared community outreach media projects
*organized volunteers to deliver food and medicine to those quarantined due to COVID
*drive by "thank you" parade for medical personnel participation
*distributed "Keeping My Distance for Someone I Love" pins

Anniversary! Ten Years of Project CUE

Established in 2010 as a platform to support cultural understanding and exchange, Project CUE recognizes the inspiration, cooperation and vision of all participants. As we look to the past and to the future---here's to celebrating 10 years of Cultural Understanding & Exchange.

Look Up, Lift Up, Connect
Aurora InterF.A.I.T.H. media submissions open

Aurora community and houses of faith: show us how you have been thriving during social isolation measures!

Please submit photos or video demonstrating how you have been lifting up and connecting with those you serve.
Media for use as a segment to be shared as part of InterF.A.I.T.H. Aurora's 13th annual Thanksgiving Celebration to be live-streamed from Cathedral of Grace-St. John in Aurora, Illinois, November 22, 2020.

Submission Suggestions:
-existing media ok, just make sure it is yours to share
-you may share photos of your house of worship, members of your community, or how you have been gathering
-5-7 second video clips are best
-fliers/announcements of activities you have planned during this time of social distancing are welcome and may be incorporate
-or send greetings to the community in a quick clip
-not sure about what to submit? Contact LeAnn at [email protected]

Submission Deadline: Monday November 9, 2020

Submit here:
Look Up, Lift Up, Connect

* I understand by submitting media, images may be shared with the public click here

g20interfaith.org

What is the g20 Interfaith Forum?

Silver Linings
IF20 Interfaith Forum

Remarks from the October 13-16 2020 G20 Interfaith Forum hosted virtually from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia were inspiring!

I had to get up very early in the morning to see this session live stream, but the insights and leadership examples were amazing!
See their website for program details and learn more about how faith leaders have an important voice in helping people live full, healthy, productive lives.

Constructive dialogue, ideas and partnerships among faith groups are crucial for fostering understanding and equity.

I Don't Hate
I Don't Hate video submissions

Description: 5-7 second video clip of you saying "I don't hate, I ____."
Examples:
I don't hate, I dance.
I don't hate, I sing.
I don't hate, I draw.
I don't hate, I write.

Then show yourself doing your favorite activity or showing your talent. Be creative!
Filming on your phone is great, so let's keep all video submissions filmed vertical.

Directions: Submit video to [email protected] or by google drop.

Deadline: Sunday May 31, 2020 at 9:00 PM CT.

*I understand that by submitting my video, it may be shared publicly-- please click here.

Life in Your Backyard and the World Next Door

20/20 Vision: Seeking a World Where Everyone Belongs

Project CUE was happy to participate once again in a 2020 World Peace Day Interfaith Prayer Service. We shared our goals of cultural understanding and exchange along with reminders to continually reach out to others.

Summer Exchange 2019 Lithuania

Sveikas!/Sveika! Summer exchange 2019 in Lithuania was unforgettable! It was all about the students in Šiauliai. Here is a peek into the experience. With respect to privacy, no identifiable students are shown. So, while the halls look empty, it was a fun-filled time. And there was dancing....so much dancing!

Interfaith Event 2019

Dialogue among diverse spiritual and religious communities is an important part of Understanding & Exchange. Project CUE helps participants find a common thread at a community event. Engaging on a personal level calls for using multiple modes of media.
Individuals have their own needs, comfort levels, and learning styles.

Chinese New Year

It's a very, very cold day when Project CUE joins the warm celebrations for Chinese New Year
on Chicago's Navy Pier.

World Peace Day 2019