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North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Network Conference “Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights

Advocates in North Dakota”

October 24 & 25, 2003, Fargo

 

Ramada Plaza Suites and Convention Center

1635 42nd Street S.W.

Fargo, ND

 

The conference is designed to bring together concerned individuals, community leaders, support and advocacy organizations and professionals who share a common interest in human rights for North Dakota.

 

Friday evening, October 24th we will have a casual setting multicultural social to promote cross-cultural exchange and encourage collaboration and conversation, and promote understanding and respect for people from different cultures and communities in our area.

 

Conference sessions will begin on Saturday, October 25th.  A variety of speakers will enlighten the audience with discussions on human rights related issues.  The agenda is as follows:

 

Date & Time

Location

Description

 

 

 

October 24, 2003

Multicultural Social

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bach Room

Multicultural Social & Early Conference Check-In

 

 

 

October 25, 2003

General Sessions

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM

West Entrance Lobby

Conference Check-In

8:30 AM – 8:40 AM

Crystal I Ballroom

Welcome

8:40 AM – 9:00AM

Crystal I Ballroom

Key Note Speaker

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Crystal I Ballroom

Panel Discussion: Human Rights Legislative Activity in 2002-2003 & Preparing for 2004-2005

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Crystal I Ballroom

Break

 

 

 

Break-out Sessions

10:15 AM – 10:55 AM

Brahms Room

Hate Crime/Hate Incident Prevention and Response

10:15 AM – 10:55 AM

Bach Room

Role of Media in Human Rights Efforts

 

 

 

General Sessions

11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Crystal I Ballroom

Statewide Human Rights Organizations

12:15 PM – 1:25 PM

Crystal I Ballroom

Lunch & Overview of NDHRC

 

 

 

Break-out Sessions

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Brahms Room

Conditions in Prison in North Dakota

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

Bach Room

Restorative Justice and Peaceful Resolution

 

 

 

General Sessions

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM

Crystal I Ballroom

Break

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Crystal I Ballroom

Human Rights Law in North Dakota

3:15 PM – 4:00 PM

Crystal I Ballroom

Closing – Where Do We Go From Here

 

Conference Resource Tables

Presenters, conference participants, and other human rights related organizations are invited to display brochures and resource information at the conference.  View more information here.

 

Location & Rates

 

The conference is being held at the Ramada Plaza Suites & Conference Center, 1635 42nd St. S.W., Fargo.

For reservations call (701) 277-9000.  Be sure to ask for the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Conference special rates and packages.  RATES: $79 (single) OR $79 (2-room suite), plus tax.  A block of rooms has been reserved until October 3, 2003.

 

Additional Hotel/Motel Options

 

Motel 75

3402 14th Ave. S.W.

Fargo

(701) 232-1321

Approx. $36

 

Directions to Ramada Plaza Suites:

Proceed south on 34th St. SW  to 17th Ave. SW

Turn right (west) on 17th Ave. SW

Proceed on 17th Ave. SW (under I-29) to Ramada Plaza Suites on the northwest corner of 42nd St. SW & 17th Ave. SW

 

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Select Inn

1025 38th St. SW

Fargo

(701) 282-6300

1-800-641-1000

Approx. $45

 

Directions to Ramada Plaza Suites:

Proceed south on 38th St. SW to 13th Ave. SW

Turn right (west) on 13th Ave. SW

Proceed on 13th Ave. SW to 42nd St. SW

Turn left (south) on 42nd St. SW

Proceed south on 42nd St. SW to Ramada Plaza Suites on the northwest corner of 42nd St. SW & 17th Ave. SW

  

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Sleep Inn

1921 44th St. SW

Fargo

(701) 281-8240

Approx. $60

 

Directions to Ramada Plaza Suites:

Proceed north on 44th St. SW to 17th Ave. SW

Turn right (east) on 17th Ave. SW

Proceed east on 17th Ave. SW to Ramada Plaza Suites on the northwest corner of 42nd St. SW & 17th Ave. SW

 

Scholarships Available

 

$25 scholarships are available for those who would like to attend but are unable to pay the registration fee.  Contact us at (701) 239-9323 or humanrights@ndhrc.org to inquire about scholarships.

 

Registration

 

The registration fee is $25 and includes conference materials and lunch.  View a printable copy of the registration form here.

 

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North Dakota Human Rights Coalition

P.O. Box 1961

Fargo, North Dakota 58107-1961

Phone: (701) 239-9323

Fax: (701) 478-4452                                                                                                                         

Email:  humanrights@ndhrc.org

 

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