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 February 5, 2003 Hello members and friends of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition!
In this week’s PAUR Report:
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1.) NDHRC Receives Endorsements of SB 2306 from Organizations Around the StateTo see the list of Organizations that Support the Creation of a North Dakota Human Rights Commission, please click here. If your organization would like to give an endorsement, please contact Lesa Caskey at 701/365-2012 or LesaCaskey@NDHRC.org. ********************************************* 2.) Division of Human Rights releases Discrimination Survey The study conducted by the North Dakota Department of Labor on the extent and nature of discrimination in North Dakota is now available on the ND DOL website at http://www.state.nd.us/labor/publications/discrimination.html, "Public Perception Study of Discrimination in North Dakota". It's quite long. It's available through the ND DOL for $10.56 for the publication & postage; contact them at humanrights@state.nd.us to order it. There is an executive summary & extensive comments in the appendix. ************************************************ 3.) ND Progressive Coalition Sponsors Legislative Forum (Bismarck) Progressive Leaders, ********************************************* 4.) The North Dakota University System Diversity Council Sponsors “Diversity on the Great Plains & Its’ Role in Developing Quality of Place (Dickinson)February 20-22, 2003 at Dickinson State University – Dickinson, ND *Academic Credit Available To register call: 1-800-279-4295 ext. 2166 Partial List of Speakers: Understanding Cultural Pluralism: The Framework for Cultural Diversity – Dr. Evelyn Hu-Dehard, director of the Center for the Study of Race and Ethnicity in America, Brown University “Diversity: The Big Picture” (Issues of Educational Opportunity, Gender, Race, Ethnicity) – Thomas Mortenson, Senior Scholar, The Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity for Higher Education Why Do You Sound So Angry?: Dealing With Internal Prejudices – Dr. Victor Vellanueva, chair of the Department of English and Literature, Washington State University
Gender Leadership: The Next Decade – Dr. Caryn McTighe Musil, director of the Program on the Status of Education and Women, and Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Global Initiatives of American Association of Colleges and Universities *********************************************
5.) The Gandhi Peace Network of North Dakota Sponsors “A Season for Nonviolence” (Bismarck)“Nonviolence should mean a complete freedom from ill-will, anger and hate and an overflowing love for all.” “The nonviolence I teach is active nonviolence of the strongest. But the weakest can partake in it without becoming weaker.” - Mohandas K. Gandhi Carry the Vision: A Season for Nonviolence, January 30 through April 4 For more information, please contact Aruna and Vinod Seth at 701/223-42434
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6.) ND Peace Coalition Organizing a Pro-Peace Rally (Fargo)
In order to promote healthier
activists (see attachment), and to oppose the pro-war saber rattling and
military build-up of the Bush Administration, the North Dakota Peace Coalition
is organizing a SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 NOON - 1 P.M.
Please spread the word. Thanks!
Lisa Brown, president North Dakota Peace Coalition
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7.) (Reminder) University of Minnesota Hosts Conference: “Teaching and Researching Across Color Lines (Twin Cities)
University of Minnesota--Twin cities campus
Teaching and Researching Across Color Lines
"Teaching and Researching Across Color Lines: Literacies, Pedagogies and the Politics of Difference" is the title of an upcoming three-day conference. It will be at the Radisson Hotel Metrodome on the Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota, Feb. 21-23, 2003.
Nationally acclaimed keynote speakers include Pulitzer-nominated critical race theorist Gerald Torres; and Gloria Ladson-Billings, Julie Landsman, Donaldo Macedo, Alice McIntyre, Carol Miller and David Roediger. The conference will also feature a panel discussion on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and roundtable sessions on race, literacy and education.
For more information, including pre-registration materials, visit the conference's website at http://www.education.umn.edu/ci/nctear/ or contact Timothy J. Lensmire at (612) 625-2092.
Forwarded by: Sandra Berlin, Field Organizer for the Minnesota Indian Ecumenical Ministry (MIEM), a ministry of the Minnesota Council of Churches
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 10802 Fargo, ND 58106
Office location: 109 9th St. S. Fargo, ND Office phone: 701-237-6555 Fax number: 701-271-0414 Cell: 612-940-5953 (Mpls.) web site is: www.mnchurches.org/miem
********************************************* 8.) (Reminder) NDSU Sponsors Black History Month Events and Intercampus Powwow
For details, please visit the NDHRC Events page by clicking here.
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9.) (Reminder) Free Online Tax Preparation for Some AmericansIf you make $27,000 or less, you can prepare and file your federal and state taxes online for free. The Quicken Tax Freedom Project was started last year. Your organization constituents that you work with may be eligible. An Intuit spokesperson was in Bismarck to promote their project last year and the website says they are still offering this service. Go to: www.quicken.com/freedom The Intuit Financial Freedom Foundation is pleased to offer free online tax preparation and filing to hard working Americans and their families who have an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $27,000 or less, or who are eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax
************************************************ 10.) (Reminder) Sisters of the Presentation at Sacred Heart Convent Presents “Peace Studies”(Various Locations in ND and MN)Sr. Yvonne Nelson has begun a Peace Studies program at Sacred Heart convent and the following lectures will take place at Presentation Center through May 30:
February 28: "Just War Theory" Professor David Cloutier, Theologian, College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN
April 4: "Conflict Management" Professor James Antes, Psychologist, UND, Grand Forks
April 25: "Blessed Are the Peacemakers" Deb Boyer, School Counselor, L.E. Berger Elementary, West Fargo
May 30: "Peace through Music" Sister Claudia Nelson, Liturgist, Presentation Center, Fargo.
All events will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. No registration is necessary. A free will offering can be taken at the door, and is appreciated.
For further information contact Sister Yvonne Nelson: 701-237-4857 or email to ynelsonpbvm@hotmail.com
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11.) (Reminder) Legislative Forums – Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and F-M Chamber of Commerce (Fargo and West Fargo)
The League of Women Voters/Fargo-Moorhead Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring legislative forums on the following dates. This is your opportunity to let your state legislators know what is important to you on the laws that they are considering in this legislative session and to find out what is important to them. Mark your calendars; we'll have questions ready for you to ask on support for the proposed North Dakota Commission on Human Rights and other progressive issues! (More information on the proposed North Dakota Commission on Human Rights is available at http://www.ndhrc.org/fact_sheets.htm.
For Forum dates and times, please visit the NDHRC Events page by clicking here. ********************************************* ***Member Reminder*** Please keep us in mind for your group or church social action/social justice meetings! We’d be happy to provide a presentation at a meeting or provide newsletter articles for your organizations.
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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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