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~North Dakota Human Rights Coalition PAUR Report~ Visit our Website at www.ndhrc.org
July 28, 2003
Programs ~ Announcements ~ Updates ~ Resources
Hello members and friends of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition!
In this week’s PAUR Report:
Announcements 1) North Dakota Progressive Coalition Job Announcement for Office Manager/Communications Director - Closing August 7 2) The Bismarck-Mandan Women’s Leadership Award 3) August 2003 Web Site Calendar of Events 4) North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Network Conference, “Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights Advocates in North Dakota,” October 24 & 25, 2003, Fargo
Newspaper Articles 5) The Forum (Fargo), Andrea Warren-Deegan letter: ‘Victim status’ not issue; ignorance is 6) The Forum (Fargo), John Henry Johnson letter: Blaming everyone else not the answer 7) Grand Forks Herald, Associated Press Article, Officials meet to discuss tribal health-care programs
Events No new events this week.
Reminders 8) 2003 Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability, Fargo, September 10 &11, 2003 9) North Dakota Medicaid Buy-In, A Passport to Work Conference, Bismarck, July 29 & 30, 2003 10) North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project, “Plan for Achieving Self Support Workshops”, August 4-7, 2003, Various Locations in ND
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1.) North Dakota Progressive Coalition Job Announcement for Office Manager/Communications Director - Closing August 7
The North Dakota
Progressive Coalition is a statewide coalition of individuals and 28 member
organizations working to build connections among diverse communities for
progressive economic and social justice. The NDPC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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2.) The Bismarck-Mandan Women’s Leadership Award
Help Select One Outstanding Woman
Your Missouri Slope Area wide United Way is sponsoring the new Bismarck-Mandan Women’s Leadership Award, and they need your help. Each year, they recognize a woman who, through service work and volunteerism, has made a difference in our community.
To nominate an individual you know, mail, e-mail or fax the United Way, telling them, in 150 words or less, based on the nomination criteria, why you think the person is deserving of the Women’s Leadership Award. Your description should also say how the person satisfies the nomination criteria available at United Way. Include your name, address and phone number.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 15, 2003. Entries will be judged by a committee of community leaders, assembled by United Way. Nominees need not be affiliated or associated with United Way in order to be eligible. For nomination criteria and more information contact the United Way at:
P.O. Box 2111 Bismarck, ND 58502 Fax: (701) 255-6243
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3.) August 2003 Web Site Calendar of Events
The August calendar of events is currently available on our web site. Your input and information regarding upcoming events is much appreciated.
Email your events to Andrea at andreadeegan@ndhrc.org
View the NDHRC web site here
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4.) North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Network Conference, “Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights Advocates in North Dakota,” October 24 & 25, 2003, Fargo
Join us for our multicultural social, Friday, October 24, 2003 and first annual human rights network support conference, Saturday, October 25, 2003 at the Ramada Plaza Suites and Convention Center in Fargo, ND.
The Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights Advocates in North Dakota 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.
View additional conference information here
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[We are pleased to note that North Dakota Human Rights Coalition Assistant Director, Andrea Warren-Deegan, wrote the following letter.]
5.) The Forum (Fargo), Andrea Warren-Deegan letter: ‘Victim status’ not issue; ignorance is
Andrea Warren-Deegan letter: ‘Victim
status’ not issue; ignorance is
I have heard many articles similar to the letter from Duane L. Keller, “There can be no future in ‘victim’ status,” July 8, and I always feel the same way after I read them. However well intentioned Keller is, he writes from the distinct perspective of a white male. Not to mention that his entire article reeks of the issues of “dependency” on the federal government and an overall stereotypical view of American Indian mentality.
Articles like this really tick me off. What I hear Keller saying is move off your wasteland reservations and join the American race. Strive for the almighty dollar, do not remain victims of your cultural heritage, embrace democracy and the American way. He will never understand that by remembering and embracing your past honors your future. He does not look at the many Indian people who have become “successful” and are not victims of the system.
I know we must all work within the confines of government policy, however the answer for Indian people is not to move off the reservations and “adapt to the real world.”
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View full article here
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6.) The Forum (Fargo), John Henry Johnson letter: Blaming everyone else not the answer
John Henry Johnson letter: Blaming everyone else not
the answer
I read the article written by Cheryl Long Feather (July 11) regarding the “smugness of white privilege” and was amused by her “feeling sorry for herself.”
Gee, oh woe is me, says she ... Gosh, I wish the government would send my kids to college free (Fort Lewis College, Durango, Colo., and Northeastern State at Tahlequah, OK, for example), build me a home free, have free medical coverage and care for me and family for all of their lives and receive a government check in the mail. Oh, woe is me.
Yes, American Indian culture is interesting and fascinating for those interested in anthropology and ancient cultures. I took several courses in those areas when I was in college. I spent several years in the Southwest and Oklahoma working and studying ancient cultures every chance I got.
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View full article here
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7.) Grand Forks
Herald, Associated Press Article, Officials meet to
discuss tribal health-care programs Grand Forks Herald – 7/23/2003
BISMARCK - Health officials say American Indians in North Dakota and the surrounding region have shorter average life spans than Indians in other states.
State, federal and tribal government officials are meeting this week in Bismarck to talk about long-term health care for American Indian elders.
A study by the federal Indian Health Service found that on average, American Indians in North Dakota and the surrounding area live to be 64, or 12 years less than the average life span of American Indians in California, said Mary Wakefield, director of the University of North Dakota's Center for Rural Health.
Participants in this week's meeting hope to tailor the center's research to fit tribal health care programs.
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View full article here
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No new events this week.
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8.) 2003 Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability, Fargo, September 10 &11, 2003
The Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability is a preeminent event designed to bring together elders and professionals who share a common interest in the graying of the northern plains. Dialogue and collaboration between professionals and consumers is taking on expanded importance as consumers increasingly find their voice. Public and private agencies and organizations of every category are seeing the wisdom of working together. The 2003 conference offers the opportunity for older and disabled adults, senior adult advocacy groups, health care professionals, government representatives, long-term care professionals, home and community based service providers, human services workers and city and county planners to focus on the future.
Concurrent Sessions will be offered on a variety of topics including: Memory Loss, the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Developmental Disabilities, Diabetes Care, Identify Theft, Vision, Disability Legislation and the Therapeutic Effect of Essential Oils.
For registration information, a conference brochure or answers to questions, please contact Sandy Arends at (701) 298-4411 or 1-888-342-4900.
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9.) North Dakota Medicaid Buy-In, A Passport to Work Conference, Bismarck, July 29 & 30, 2003
This conference is designed to disseminate information regarding the recently passed North Dakota Medicaid Buy-In bill and its implementation plan. The most current information pertaining to Medicaid Buy-In and Personal Assistance Services will be provided.
A variety of speakers will enlighten the audience with interactive discussion on disability related issues.
For more information or to register contact Tom Alexander at (800) 233-1737 or email: talexander@minorstateu.edu.
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10.) North Dakota Protection & Advocacy Project, “Plan for Achieving Self Support Workshops”, August 4-7, 2003, Various Locations in ND
A Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS) is a way in which a person with a disability or blindness uses or sets aside income or resources to reach a work goal. For example, a person could set aside money for an education, a training program, to start a business or to purchase technology or a vehicle.
Any person who receives Supplemental Security Income (SSI) because of a disability or blindness may have a PASS. In addition, a person who does not receive SSI because his or her income or resources are too high may use a PASS to become eligible for SSI.
People with disabilities interested in a PASS and professionals who provide support to them would benefit from attending this workshop.
The PASS workshop will be presented in four locations in North Dakota:
August 4, 2003 Bismarck, ND
August 5, 2003 Minot, ND
August 6, 2003 Grand Forks, ND
August 7, 2003 Fargo, ND
The deadline for registration is July 31st. To register or for more information contact Vickay Gross at vgross@state.nd.us, (701) 328-2950, (800) 472-2670 (voice), or 711 (ND Relay).
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***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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