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~North Dakota Human Rights Coalition PAUR Report~ Visit our Website at www.ndhrc.org
September 30, 2003
Programs ~ Announcements ~ Updates ~ Resources
Hello members and friends of the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition!
In this week’s PAUR Report:
Announcements 1) ACTION ALERT REMINDER… You can help us to let Governor Hoeven know that there's support for an Advisory Committee 2) Additional Hotel/Motel Options for the NDHRC Conference 3) NDHRC Conference information, including registration, now available for 'Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights Advocates in North Dakota' at http://ndhrc.org/NDHRC Human Rights Conf Oct 2003.htm on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo 4) Bismarck Human Rights Committee Complaint Form Available
Newspaper Articles 5) The Forum (Fargo), Cheryl Bergian: Christians have same protections 6) Bismarck Tribune, St. Mary’s apologizes for T-shirt 7) The Forum (Fargo), Festival allows cultural change 8) Grand Forks Herald, VIEWPOINT: Nickname incidents will continue until UND drops ‘Fighting Sioux’
Events 9) The Forum (Fargo) Gandhi’s birthday marked with month of events in N.D. 10) Northern Plains Voices and Tri-College University Consortium Cultural Event, October 9 and 10, 2003, Fargo 11) Hispanic Heritage Month 2003 Events 12) Mental Health Association in North Dakota Sponsoring Disability Rights Workshops, “Building Dignity and Respect, Understanding the Rights of People with Disabilities,” in North Dakota, September – October 2003
Reminders 13) The Forum (Fargo), Sign language class starts Oct. 6 in Fargo 14) The Forum, (Fargo), Fraser to hold disability workshop 15) Mental Health Association in North Dakota Presents, Women’s Mental Health: Research, Trends and Issues, Professional Conference and Annual Meeting, October 8-9, 2003, Fargo 16) Social Justice Scholarship for Women of Color 17) Sisters of the Presentation at Sacred Heart Convent Presents “Peace Studies” 2003 Series (Various Locations in ND and MN) 18) North Dakota Peace Coalition 20th Annual Peace Congress, October 17 – 18, 2003, Fargo
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1.) ACTION ALERT REMINDER… You can help us to let Governor Hoeven know that there's support for an Advisory Committee
The NDHRC has been asking the Division of Human Rights in the North Dakota Department of Labor to take several actions since June, 2001. On September 9, 2003, the NDHRC Board of Directors met with four members of Governor Hoeven's staff, and we have been promised that our longstanding requests will be addressed. One request is that Governor Hoeven establish an Advisory Committee to the Division of Human Rights.
Please contact the following members of Governor Hoeven's staff and convey your support for an Advisory Committee to the Division of Human Rights.
More information and how to contact Governor Hoeven’s staff is available at http://ndhrc.org/ndhrc%20request_advisory%20comm.htm.
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2.) Additional Hotel/Motel Options for the NDHRC Conference
We have included a listing of other more affordable hotel/motel options on our web site at http://ndhrc.org/NDHRC Human Rights Conf Oct 2003.htm.
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3.) NDHRC Conference information, including registration, now available for 'Fostering a Network of Support for Human Rights Advocates in North Dakota' at http://ndhrc.org/NDHRC Human Rights Conf Oct 2003.htm on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25 at the Ramada Plaza Suites in 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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4.) Bismarck Human Rights Committee Complaint Form Available
The complaint form for the Bismarck Human Rights Committee is located on the City of Bismarck website. Here's a link to use for info about the BHRC in the PAUR Report: http://www.bismarck.org/city_departments/department/news_detail.asp?ID=120&dID=4, and here's the link for the complaint form page: http://www.bismarck.org/city_departments/department/documents.asp?divisionID=0&dID=4.
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5.) The Forum (Fargo), Cheryl Bergian: Christians have same protections
Cheryl Bergian, Director for the North Dakota Human Rights Coalition had her response to a letter by Barry Barringer September 17, 2003 published in the The Forum on September 27, 2002. This article was included in last week’s PAUR report.
View Cheryl Bergian’s the online article here
View Barry Barringer’s the online article here
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6.) Bismarck Tribune, St. Mary’s apologizes for T-shirt
St. Mary's apologizes for T-shirt By the Associated Press Bismarck Tribune – 9/26/2003
A Catholic high school in Bismarck apologized for a T-shirt featuring an American Indian character after a complaint from United Tribes Technical College.
The shirts' logo depicts a male angel gritting his teeth while using a rope to dangle a loincloth-wearing Indian man with a feather in his hair over a pool of sharks.
The shirts were created to promote St. Mary's Central High School's Friday homecoming football game against Mandan High School, whose team is called the Braves.
UTTC Dean of Finance and Business Services Shirley Bordeaux brought the shirts to UTTC President David Gipp after picking up her granddaughter, who goes to St. Mary's, Wednesday. When she got into the car she showed Bordeaux the shirt.
"It didn't say who they were talking about or why they were dangling this man," Bordeaux said. "It didn't say what school he was representing or that he was representing a school."
In a letter to the high school, Gipp asked that the shirts be withdrawn and called on the school to publicly apologize.
"The message this cartoon sends is that Indian people are expendable and not worthy of being treated as human beings," Gipp wrote. "It's inconceivable to me that your school would have sanctioned such a shirt."
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View full article here
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7.) The Forum (Fargo), Festival allows cultural change
Festival allows cultural change
VALLEY CITY, N.D. -- About 100 natives helped celebrate Fiesta Mexicana here Thursday, even though they had to bundle up to beat the un-Mexican weather.
The three-day festival got off to a strong start in Valley City’s Auditorium. Organizer Kay Kringlie said 700 area students attended the fiesta for dancing, food and traditional art vendors.
It’s the third time Valley City has hosted Fiesta Mexicana. It stems from sister university arrangements between Valley City State University and two colleges in Mexico, said Kringlie, a Spanish professor who’s credited with developing those connections.
About 100 dancers, musicians and artisans flew to North Dakota this week. They are from La Paz, on Mexico’s southern Baja peninsula, and Oaxaca, in the southern part of the country.
One goal of the event is to educate North Dakotans and Mexicans about each other’s cultures, Kringlie said.
“When you put people face to face and have people meet, you really do change mentalities,” Kringlie said.
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View full article here
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8.) Grand Forks Herald, VIEWPOINT: Nickname incidents will continue until UND drops ‘Fighting Sioux’
VIEWPOINT:
Nickname incidents will continue until UND drops 'Fighting Sioux'
GRAND FORKS - Kudos to the Herald for publishing the Associated Press story, out of Grand Junction, Colo., about the racist headline in the Mesa State student newspaper . It's not always comfortable to report bad news on this sensitive issue in the hometown newspaper.
But the underlying problem, always, is not the insensitive use of language by young sports fans. Such misconduct will continue - as our local experience with T-shirts and commercial products, a variety of slogans and chants, and other "incidents" makes clear - so long as a racially based nickname remains attached to UND athletic teams.
The problem is exacerbated by the sanctimony of pointing local fingers at others for having fun with the name we choose to represent ourselves to the world. Having fun with such names is exactly what they are for; that's why they are called nicknames.
Here's another recent example. The much-celebrated inaugural issue of "Fighting Sioux Illustrated" features prominently a comic list of "Top 10 Reasons to Read" the publication. The top reason, understandably, pokes fun at our rivals to the south: "Because there is already a Bison Illustrated. It's called the Farmer's Almanac."
What kind of a similar joke could North Dakota State University make about our nickname? If they did so, UND and others would tut-tut them about being disrespectful. The real disrespect, of course, is persisting in using the name long after a large number of tribal governments, distinguished national professional, religious and other organizations and long-suffering Indian students at UND have asked us to drop that name.
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View full article here
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9.) The Forum (Fargo) Gandhi’s birthday marked with month of events in N.D.
Gandhi’s birthday marked with month of events in N.D.
BISMARCK -- Statewide events during October will mark the 134th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of India’s nonviolent push for independence.
The third annual Gandhi Peace Month observances are coordinated by the Gandhi Peace Network of North Dakota. It stem from Vinod and Arena Seths’ annual Gandhi Peace Dinner fund-raising event that began 10 years ago.
A peace pole rededication is set for 7 p.m. Oct. 14 at Fargo’s Nativity Catholic Church, 1825 11th St. S. The ceremony is in the chapel.
Other events around the state include:
E Dickinson: Debate on peace and nonviolence and a human rights film and discussion. For more information, call Leila Mangru, (701) 483-2322.
E Jamestown: Gandhi peace vigil, 5 p.m. Oct. 4. For information contact George Barnes, (701) 252-8366
E Bismarck: Among the events are food drives for the Bismarck food pantries and homeless shelters, collected at Econofoods and the Grand Theatre through the end of October. Minnesota musical duo the Granary Girls holds performances and serves as artist in residence at local schools. The annual Gandhi Peace Dinner, a six-course sit-down dinner, is Oct. 4. For reservations and more information, call the Seths at (701) 223-4234 or e-mail jjart@btinet.net. Funds raised benefit people in both India and North Dakota.
E Grand Forks: Peace pole rededication at University of North Dakota Conflict Resolution Center. For date and time, contact Janice Moen, (701) 777-4414. Weekly movies and discussion sponsored by Physicians for Human Rights will be held on UND campus. For more information, see http://phrusa.org/students/hhrfilms.html.
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View online article here
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10.) Northern Plains Voices and Tri-College University Consortium Cultural Event, October 9 and 10, 2003, Fargo
Acclaimed Director and Native American filmmaker, Chris Eyre, will visit the Fargo-Moorhead community and college campuses to lecture and introduce the viewing of his newly released feature film Skins.
On Friday, October 10th, Eyre will present a public lecture at 9:20 a.m. at Concordia Centrum and at 1:30 p.m. at NDSU’s Century Theatre in the Memorial Union, visit with tri-college and community filmmakers at MSUM Weld Hall at 4:00 p.m., and then introduce his film Skins at the Fargo Theatre at 7:00 p.m. After the film presentation there will be an question-and-answer session. In addition, his film Smoke Signals will be shown also at the Fargo Theatre on Thursday, October 9, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. to be followed by a film he produced, Doe Boy.
All of these events on campus and off are free and open to the public.
For more information contact Northern Plains Voices at (701) 239-9940.
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11.) Hispanic Heritage Month 2003 Events
October 4 – Mujeres Unidas Latina Conference, Centro Cultural, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
October 9-10 – Teatro del Pueblo presents “Mas Caras,” Moorhead Public Schools during the daytime school hours and MSUM, Weld Auditorium 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
October 11 – Talent Show, MSUM, CMU Ballroom 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
For more information contact Centro Cultural de Fargo/Moorhead at (218) 236-7318.
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12.) Mental Health Association in North Dakota Sponsoring Disability Rights Workshops, “Building Dignity and Respect, Understanding the Rights of People with Disabilities,” in North Dakota, September – October 2003
Workshops are being held throughout North Dakota that will provide information about the Olmstead Decision and what it means for you. Participants will learn about the “Consumer Network,” and how you can become involved in the way your community provides services for people with disabilities.
Workshop Schedule
October 1, 2003 – 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Harmony Center, 212 East Central Avenue, Minot October 2, 2003 – 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Club, 313 4th Street West, Williston
There is no charge for the workshops and lunch will be provided.
To register call (701) 255-3692 or (800) 472-2911.
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13.) The Forum, (Fargo), Fraser to hold disability workshop
Fraser to hold
disability workshop
Fraser Ltd. will be hosting a conference titled “Family and Professional Support for People with Disabilities” on Oct. 10 and 11 in the Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo.
The workshop is for families, professionals or anyone who personally or professionally would like to learn more about providing day-to-day support to people with disabilities.
Speakers will include Dr. Thomas E. Pomeranz, a nationally-known speaker on developmental disability issues, Donna Byzewski of Catholic Charities North Dakota and Dennis Lyons of Vocational Rehabilitation.
For more information or to register, call (701) 232-3301.
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14.) The Forum (Fargo), Sign language class starts Oct. 6 in Fargo
Sign language class starts Oct. 6 in Fargo
The North Dakota Association of the Deaf will offer an American sign language class in Fargo starting Oct. 6. For more information about the class, cost and location or to register, call Bernard Rolewitz at (701) 237-5708 TTY. Use the Relay Service at 711.
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15.) Mental Health Association in North Dakota Presents, Women’s Mental Health: Research, Trends and Issues, Professional Conference and Annual Meeting, October 8-9, 2003, Fargo, ND
The conference is designed for mental health professionals, educators, counselors, advocates, social service providers, health care providers and individuals who want to learn more about women’s mental health.
For more information contact the Mental Health Association of North Dakota at (701) 237-5871 or mentalhealth5@juno.com.
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16.) Social Justice Scholarship for Women of Color
The THIRD WAVE
Scholarship program is for young women of color who prioritize social justice
and the work done in the spirit of justice and equality over academic
performance, and who integrate social justice into all areas of their lives. The deadline is
October 1st for Spring 2004. To qualify you must be: 1. Undergraduate
and graduate students enrolled in an accredited university 3. Demonstrate
financial need - Primary criterion The application
form is available
here The number of
scholarships awarded depends on the amount of each award. Scholarships range in
amount from $1,000 to $5,000 each. For more
information contact the Third Wave Foundation at 212-388-1898 or e-mail
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17.) Sisters of the Presentation at Sacred Heart Convent Presents “Peace Studies” 2003 Series (Various Locations in ND and MN)
Presentation Peace Studies has an excellent series of forum speakers for the coming year. Please mark your calendars and more information will be forthcoming this fall!
Nov. 14, 2003 - "Security: An Affair of the Heart" Fr. Johns Sandell, Fargo Jan. 23, 2004 - "What Is a Peace Church?" Dr. Gerald Schlabach, St. Thomas U., St. Paul Feb. 27, 2004 - "What Does My Faith Call Me to in Violent Times?" Panel of three: B'hai, Quaker, Muslim Mar. 26, 2004 - "Jesus against Christianity" Dr. Jack Nelsonp-:Pallmeyer, St. Thomas U., St. Paul April 30 & May 1, 2003 - "Receding Violence, Reseeding the Earth - Harmony in the Web of Life" Helen Prejean and Marya Grathwohl
View additional information here
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18.) North Dakota Peace Coalition 20th Annual Peace Congress, October 17 – 18, 2003, Fargo
The North Dakota Peace Coalition will host its 20th annual Peace Congress in Fargo on October 17 - 18. The theme is "New Leadership for Peace and Social Justice".
View additional information here
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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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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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