Deaf people know that community events give life to Deaf culture. Whether it is a fundraising fancy-dress social at Deaf Club, an annual sporting grudge-match, or a formal conference with international speakers, events are opportunities for Deaf people to be Deaf together. Perhaps this is why it is not uncommon at such events for someone to decide to record proceedings, knowing that such occasions play an important role in keeping the community united. We are therefore able to present a collection of films of impressive variety for your entertainment and wonder.
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New Zealand Deaf Games
The New Zealand Deaf Games (formerly the New Zealand Deaf Societies Convention until 1970, when it begun to be called the New Zealand Convention of the Deaf, then the New Zealand Games for the Deaf). Traditionally held in October during Labour Weekend since 1949, the Games have been and continue to be a great opportunity for generations of Deaf New Zealanders to meet, socialise, exchange information and to keep NZSL alive.
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Deaf View conferences
The series of national Deaf View conferences have been organised by Deaf people in New Zealand spanning three decades. Each conference has successfully created a platform for better awareness and understanding of Deaf culture and NZSL language; and nurturing links for a stronger Deaf community at a local, national and international level. They also celebrated the rich achievements and diversity of the Deaf community over the past 30 years as well as often pointing the way forwards, for a better resourced and more empowered Deaf community.