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Weekend Events at the Basque Cultural Center

There’s a lot to do at the Basque Cultural Center this weekend! Please join the Mendigoizaleak Hike team at 8am to hike the Barbary Coast Trail. The hike is approximately 7.5-8 miles, but they promise it is easy, and you can even take a cable car back. For complete information on this event and group, please click here. The hike will build up your appetite for the evening events beginning at 5pm for Pilota featuring pilotaris from the Basque Country followed by a great dinner. For more information on the pilotaris and full menu, click here.

Basque Government Visit and New Bill Draft

Last week three representatives from Eusko Jaurlaritza, or the Basque Government made a whirlwind trip to the United States. The team comprised of Ziortza Olano, Director of the Basque Community Abroad, Conchi Aranguren, the Delegate of Euskadi in the US and Canada, accompanied by Benan Oregi, technician from the Office of the Basque Community Abroad visited New York City, Reno, Gardnerville, Boise, and wrapped up their visit attending the Kern County Basque Club’s annual festival. The main goal of this trip was to become better acquainted with the US Basque Diaspora, as well as provide news on the new law in the works that guarantees the continuation of their work here and elsewhere. The original Law 8 went into effect in 1994 and has allowed the Basque Government to work with Basque clubs and entities, as well as individuals, (Basques in critical need), as well as to provide funding for activities, and infrastructure. The Basque Diaspora has grown and changed significantly since 1994 and so this new law will hopefully encompass these changes. On Thursday, May 21st, they conducted a workshop that was attended in person at the Basque Museum, as well as online by several people. Benan first provided the history behind the original law, while Ziortza gave us an idea of what the new law would look like and what it hopes to accomplish. A draft form of this law was sent to all NABO member Basque clubs and is also available here. The Basque Government is welcoming input from interested individuals, so please provide them feedback. On behalf of everyone at NABO, we thank these three for all their efforts, and look forward to more opportunities to work together in the future. Eskerrik asko!

NABO Euskara Program News

Euskara The NABO Euskara program has more exiting news about new opportunities. Check it out!

NABO Euskara is launching the Irakasle Formakuntza Taldea // Euskara Teacher Training Program to meet the growing demand for Basque language classes across the United States. This scholarship program is designed for committed learners who want to advance their Euskara and give back by teaching in their communities.
Check out our website to learn more about this unique scholarship program.

Please fill out this interest form so we can communicate with you more directly.

Program Highlights

Three-year, fully online and asynchronous program (starting September 2026)
Progress from beginner to B1 proficiency
1-week, in-person, Summer Barnetegi immersion (USA) after Year 1 & 2
2-month intensive immersion at Maizpide Barnetegia in Lazkao, Gipuzkoa (EH) after successful academic completion of the program at the end of Year 3
Preparation & agreement to become a paid beginner-level Euskara teacher in-person or online after completion of the program.

Who Should Apply

Motivated learners interested in becoming Euskara teachers
Those committed to supporting Basque communities after program completion

Cost
Thanks to funding from the Basque Government, participants are given a full scholarship covering all costs throughout the 3-year program—including tuition and all immersion experiences.
Join the next generation of Euskara teachers and help keep the language thriving!

Apply to Be an Euskara Teacher Today!
Already have a B1 level in Euskara and interested in helping others begin their learning journey? Maybe you would like to teach a Special Topics Course or Workshop... Apply to become an Euskara instructor with NABO or for your Basque club here!
We are always looking for more instructors and would love for you to join us.

New England Annual Basque Fest

Please join the New England Basque Club this weekend on May 30th at Ricky Lasa’s Farm for its annual Basque Fest. The festivities begin at 1pm and the afternoon will include good food, and drink as well as an Aizkolari Showdown between wood choppers from the US and the Basque Country. For more information, or to RSVP, click here.

Ontario, Oregon Mus Tournament

The Ontario Basque Club will hold its annual Mus Tournament this Saturday, May 30th beginning at 8:30am at the Basque Center. Cost to participate is $45 per person which includes lunch. You must be a club member to play, and membership is payable at the door. For more information, visit them on Facebook. Winners of this tournament will represent the club on June 20th at the NABO Mus finals at the Basque Cultural Center hosted by the Anaitasuna Basque Club. Zorte on deneri!