Our journey
1800s - The Cornish Migration
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​Cornish miners, engineers, and families travel to Australia, South Africa, the Americas and beyond becoming the foundation of the Cornish diaspora.
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2000s - Digital Connections Grow
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Online groups, family history projects, and cultural networks reconnect Cornish people across continents.
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1900s - Communities Abroad Emerge
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Cornish societies and cultural groups form worldwide, helping people celebrate identity and tradition in new places.
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2020-2024 - Idea of Global Cornish Strengthens
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As Cornwall’s economy evolves, the potential of its global community becomes clear.
Early research by Konsel Kernow (Cornwall Council), partnerships with The Diaspora Institute, and collaboration with other Celtic nations helps shape the vision.
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2025 - Global Cornish Strategy
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Inspired by international diaspora models, Global Cornish receives funding by Konsel Kernow (Cornwall Council) to launch the strategy and begin connecting with those who are Cornish by birth, ancestry or choice.
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2026 & Beyond - A growing network​
Events, introductions, collaborations, and opportunities to expand Global Cornish engagement globally to celebrate Cornwall’s past, present and promise.
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December 2025 - London Launch at Houses of Parliament
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Brings together Cornish diaspora from culture, business, sport, academia, and communities to reconnect them with Cornwall and announce key corporate partnerships.
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Our story
Be part of the journey
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Whether Cornish by birth, ancestry, or choice — you’re part of a global community shaping Cornwall’s future.
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