North Dakota Human Rights Coalition
Working to effect change so that all people in North Dakota enjoy full human rights
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Programs Announcements Updates Resources November 20, 2002
Hello members and friends of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition! Thank you to our new members and contributors! A special thank you to the Bismarck-Mandan Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for accommodating an NDHRC presentation and for their honorarium/donation. Another special thank you to Stephen and Janet Merrill for their in-kind contribution in providing home hospitality for the Bismarck-Mandan UU Fellowship presentation trip. ***Member Reminder*** Please keep us in mind for your church’s social action or social justice ministry! We’d be happy to provide a presentation at a meeting or provide newsletter articles for your organizations.In this week’s PAUR Report:
********************************************* 1.) Moorhead Human Rights Commission: Nominations sought for rights award The Moorhead Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for the seventh annual Moorhead Human Rights Award. The award honors individuals and organizations for making outstanding contributions to promoting human rights in the community. Besides general awards and a special award for youth, the commission has added a new category this year for best practices in business. Nominations should be turned in to the Moorhead Community and Economic Development Department by Dec. 2. Awards will be presented at an event Jan. 21. For a nomination form or more information, call (218) 299-5370. ********************************************* 2.) Fighting Sioux nickname discussions – news articles Taylor, staff to consider not using Fighting Sioux at games By Mike Nowatzki mnowatzki@forumcomm.com The Forum - 11/19/2002 NOTE: You need to log in to the Forum web site to view full articles. North Dakota State University Athletic Director Gene Taylor and his staff today will begin debating whether the words "Fighting Sioux" should be used at NDSU sporting events. <snip> http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=22881 Taylor: UND nickname issue needs discussion North Dakota State University won’t rush any decision about use of the "Fighting Sioux" nickname, the school’s athletic director said Tuesday. <snip> http://www.in-forum.com/articles/?id=22942 ********************************************* 3.) (Reminder) Hate Crime/Hate Incident Response Training: On Saturday, December 7, the Fargo Human Relations Commission and People Escaping Poverty Program are sponsoring Hate Crime/Hate Incident Response Training. It will be at
Northwest Technical College Commons Area 1900 28th Avenue South Moorhead, MN enter through west door #2 (NEW LOCATION)
It is still scheduled from 9:00 -1:00 (lunch will be provided). Silke Hanson, Mediation Specialist with the US Department of Justice, Community Relations Service will facilitate this free workshop.
(NEW RSVP DEADLINE) Please RSVP to Dan Mahli by November 22 at 476-4144 or dmmahli@ci.fargo.nd.us. ********************************************* 4.) (Reminder) Nominations Sought For Fargo Human Relations Awards: The City of Fargo, Fargo Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its Human Relations Awards to be presented at an annual event honoring the life, work and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 20, 2003. Awards will be presented to individuals (adult and youth) and an organization. Human Relations Award recipients will be selected on the basis of commitment to human relations, leadership by example in the area of human rights and creative and/or non-traditional methods to improve human relations. To nominate an individual or organization, please answer the following questions and provide specific examples of the activities and/or programs the person or organization is involved in: * How does this individual or organization demonstrate a commitment to human relations?
* How does this individual or organization demonstrate leadership by example in the area of human rights?
* How does this individual or organization demonstrate creative and/or creative and/or non-traditional methods to improve human relations? Nominations should be submitted no later than December 20, 2002 to the Fargo Human Relations Commission, c/o: Dan Mahli, 200 N 3rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102 or e-mail at dmmahli@ci.fargo.nd.us The Fargo Human Relations Commission's mission is to promote acceptance and respect for diversity and discourage discrimination. For more information or a nomination form, please contact Dan Mahli at 476-4144 or dmmahli@ci.fargo.nd.us. The nomination form is also available on the City's website at www.ci.fargo.nd.us/Planning/HRC/index ********************************************* Do you have a Program, Announcement, Update or Resource that you would like shared on our weekly PAUR report? If so, please send an email to LesaCaskey@NDHRC.org and we will do our best to accommodate you. If you are not a member of NDHRC yet, what are you waiting for? Sign up now! On-line or by mail, it's all set at: http://www.ndhrc.org/membership.htm Not getting the PAUR Report directly in your email? It's so easy to be added to the PAUR mailing list! Email HumanRights@NDHRC.org If you have received this email in error, or would like to be removed From the PAUR Report mailing list, please send an email to LesaCaskey@NDHRC.org for immediate assistance.
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