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Friday, December 9, 2006 North Dakota Human Rights News
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NEWS: All New (See previous PAUR reports for related articles) Native American Nicknames / Mascot News
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Nominations Sought for Fargo Human Relations Awards The Fargo Human Relations Commission is seeking nominations for its annual Human Relations Awards. The awards will be presented at the Fargo Theatre on January 15, 2007, at an event honoring the life, work and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Three awards will be presented; 1) individual adult, 2) individual youth/young adult and 3) business/organization. To nominate an individual or organization, please answer the following questions:
Nominations should be submitted to the Fargo Human Relations Commission no later than December 22, 2006. The address is 200 North 3rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102, e-mail planning@cityoffargo.com, or fax 701-241-1526. For more information, please contact the Fargo Planning Department at 701-241-1474 or planning@cityoffargo.com.
Operation Shoebox Christmas
The WNRRV has been asked to help collect gifts for women who are in a homeless shelter this holiday season. We are asking you, our supporters, if you would consider donating new or almost new bath sets, underclothing (larger sizes are needed the most), toiletries and other gifts for women - or making monetary donations for the shelter(s) to be able to purchase needed items. Again, please keep the needs of the women in shelter in mind as you do your holiday shopping. If possible, bring them to our office at 810 4th Ave. So. , Suite 130, Town Site Center, Moorhead or we can pick them up if need be. Contact Vickie McCollum (218-233-2737) for more details. Information on Preventing Teen Deaths at Kids Count Site The final copy of the Inform "Child and Teen Death Rates: Examining Our Most Preventable Losses" is now posted at www.ndkidscount.org. Often the awareness and accompanying facts can help people feel more empowered to take action. Please feel free to share this Inform either by referral to our website or via a printed hard copy.
Child and teen death rates are consistently among North Dakota's poorest ranked indicators. This is especially important because the leading causes of death among teens ages 15-19 in North Dakota - motor vehicle crashes and suicide - are preventable. Regardless of how many children die each year in North Dakota, any death is one too many and deserves attention.
Sign Up for AFP 2006 Fundraising Training Series
I need about 14 organizations to sign up in advance and help to fund the fees for the yearlong series. The $110 will entitle your organization to send up to two people to any - or all - of the 10 training teleconferences. I will provide the location, handouts for the session and timely reminders before each meeting. I would like to have your sign-up and check by December 15. Just make your check to Bremer and mail to: Howard Barlow, NRS; Bremer Bank, P. O. Box 10998, Fargo, ND 58106.
"Put People First Forum" POSTPONED to December 27 (Place to be announced) We were notified that most of the ND Legislators were participating in an event on December 7 and would not be able to attend the Human Service Forum. Since it is essential to have ND policy makers there, we have postponed to event to Wednesday, December 27th. Watch for the location! Or check www.pepp.org for updates
The Local chapter of the national campaign for the creation of a cabinet level Department of Peace is looking for a few good men and women volunteers, across the state, to team up to lobby for this bill. Please contact State Coordinator and District Team Leader Paddy McLaughlin to see how you might become involved with this powerful bill for peace. Meetings in Fargo at the Center, every 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, 8 p.m. Call 701-232-0694 for details. www.thepeacealliance.org Local Peace Circle takes place every Tuesday at 7:00 P.M. at The Center for Peace, 411 11th St. N., Fargo, ND. Please join us as we meditate on, prayer for and envision the conditions necessary for healing and peace on Earth. Contact Paddy McLaughlin, 701-232-0694
Moorhead Human Relations Commission asks for 2007 Human Rights Awards Nominations The Moorhead Human Rights Commission (MHRC) is seeking nominations for the Eleventh Annual Moorhead Human Rights Awards. The awards honor individuals and/or organizations for making outstanding contributions to protecting and promoting human rights in our community. The five categories include: Workplace, Education, Civic/Community, Non-profit, and Youth/Young Adult. The nominee should have an established integrity, creativity and commitment to principles and exhibit courage and perseverance in the area of human rights. For more details or a nomination form, please call the MHRC at 218-299-5340.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration Planning Meeting The Fargo Human Relations Commission is starting to plan for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, which is on Monday, January 15, 2007. If you or someone you know would like to participate in the planning, the second meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12 at 4:00 pm in the Dan Mahli's Office at Fargo City Hall (200 N 3rd St). If you’d rather share a few ideas or names of people that might like to help, please send those ideas and/or names to the contact below. Direct questions/input to Dan Mahli: 701-476-4144 or dmahli@cityoffargo.com
Hjemkomst Center: A Woman's Perspective Multimedia Art Exhibition 2007Performing art, literary art, film, music, dance, and visual art works by established and emerging female artists, writers, composers, musicians, performers, dancers, and teachers are being sought on the theme of MIND, BODY, SPIRIT for A Woman's Perspective Multimedia Art Exhibition to be held January-March 2007. Over 100 works of contemporary and traditional art will be exhibited at the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center. Literary art, film, music, dance, performing art and special displays will be shown among the Hjemkomst Center, Concordia College, North Dakota State University, Rourke Art Gallery and Museum, Nichole's Fine Pastry, Creative Arts Studio, Gallery 4, and Spirit Room. Additional events will include artists working, drumming, small works of art, and classes and lectures taught by the artists through Moorhead Community Education. Entry form is due no later than Dec. 15. Entry is first-come and there are no required entry fees or dues. For information and guidelines, visit awp.handworks.org. Sponsored in part by AAUW - Fargo/Moorhead and Quilters' Guild of North Dakota. Contact Person: Sara Dalen, Program Director: 218-299-5511 x224
Nonprofits Assistance Fund Launches Blog
Family Voices of North Dakota Compiling Information for Publication FVND is compiling a list of support for families in areas around ND. If there is a support group regarding a specific disability, grief counseling, etc. we are tracking this with the end result a publication that can be updated annually If you know of support in your areas, please let us know at fvnd@drtel.net thanks in advance. Make your voice heard about health issues concerning your children. Use the Family Voices Legislative Action Center (LAC) to contact your senators and representatives: http://www.familyvoices.org/lac Help support Family Voices of ND, Shop online at www.cafepress.com/fvnd
Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference to be Held in D.C. The Homeland Defense Journal and the National Organization on Disability’s Emergency Preparedness Initiative will hold an Emergency Preparedness and Response Conference (For People with Disabilities, the Elderly, Pediatrics, and Animals) from December 13–14 in Washington, DC. The conference will cover all aspects of emergency management planning and response for people with disabilities, the elderly and pediatric populations, as well as address animal issues. The conference will bring together national experts to discuss changes in policies, legislation, response protocols, workplace safety and disaster management. For more information, visit: http://www.homelanddefensejournal.com/hdl/conf_emergencypreparedness.htm
Parents are raising funds to attend the 15th Anniversary Family Voices National Conference and Gala, May 23rd-26th. Our hope is to send a minimum of 8 parents to this awesome conference. North Dakota families will work with national policymakers and other parent leaders from around the country on critical issues for children with special health care needs. Parent leaders will return with a Leadership Curriculum to replicate upon return and much critical policy information for children with special health care needs. All donations for this effort are tax deductible, and will be announced in the next Family Voices snail mail newsletter. All names that make a donation will eligible to win one of 3 prizes and will be drawn before the families depart to the conference. If you would like to make a donation to help make this possible for families donations can be made to the “Family Voices of ND Helping Hands” account at Dakota Plains Credit Union, PO Box 248 Edgeley, North Dakota 58433 If you have questions please contact Family Voices of North Dakota Director at 701-493-2634 or 888-522-9654. Remember no donation is too small!
Human Service Forum: “Put People First” The Forum will be Wednesday, December 27 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the YWCA Shelter Community Room at 3000 S. University Drive Fargo, ND. The forum will focus its attention on the work of Waking the Sleeping Giant, national trends for the Nonprofit Sector, and the client/consumer perspective. There will be a dozen clients/consumers giving testimony connected to their lives with emphasis on the issues in the Human Service system which are impacting our community. The Theme of the forum will be “Put People First,” and will include the participants of the forum making a pledge to put people first.
The Tenant Action Network (TAN) Hosts Know Your Rights Meeting Attend the December 13th Meeting to ensure affordable housing which is accessible, safe, decent and sanitary. Tenants just like you decided to Organize. We are now organizing to create tenant’s organization for both Fargo and Moorhead Tenants. If you would like to see more tenant friendly policies enacted please join us. Your Voice will make a difference! IT’S FREE !!! Where? PEPP Building 116 12th St. S. Moorhead When? Wednesday, December 13th Time? 5:30-7:00 P.M. *** Free refreshments, Free Information***For More Info. Call PEPP at 236-5434
The Health and Human Services Public Forum involving ND and MN legislators is Wednesday, Dec. 27th at the YWCA at 3000 South University in Fargo from 7pm until 8:30pm. The public is invited.
Employing People with Disabilities TownHall Meeting, Monday– December 11, 2006, 6:00p.m.– 8:00 p.m. at the City Commission Meeting Room in the Civic Memorial Auditorium on 2074thSt. N. Fargo, ND 58102. *For weather related cancellation tune in to KFGO radio Aired LIVE on CableAccess Channel12 This Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity for citizens to hear about options for when they need help to obtain employment. Refreshments provided by The Arc of Cass Country Panel presentations (6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.) Questions & Answers (7:30 p.m.– 8:00 p.m.) From the audience and by telephone (701-239-7222) Facilitated by Kathy Koyle
The five partnering national organizations, including United Cerebral Palsy and The Arc of the United States, will soon hold the first planning meeting for the 2007 Disability Policy Seminar. Please hold the dates of March 4-6, 2007 to attend this major event. With the huge changeover in leadership in the 110th Congress, this Seminar will be key to advancing the priority policy initiatives of the developmental disabilities community.
6th Annual North Dakota Indian Child Welfare Conference "Sharing Wisdom, Building Strengths for the Cultural Well-Being of Youth and Families” January 23-25, 2007 Seven Seas Inn & Conference Center Mandan, North Dakota For more information, or to register by phone, please call 701.255.6374 Or fax form to 701.255.6394 or you can register online at http://www.nativeinstitute.org
NDCPD will offer Ethics: A Professional Perspective from 2-4 p.m. 12/13/06 and Supporting the Participation of Students with Disabilities in IEP/Person Centered Planning Meetings on 1/23/07 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for more information contact Mary Mercer or Vickie Brabandt at 800-233-1737
Regional ICWA/AFSA Forums A Discussion of the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Adoption and Safe Families Act 10:00 a.m.-3p.m. December 14, 2006 Three Affiliated Tribes Four Bears Casino & Lodge; December 19, 2006 Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, Sky Dancer Casino; December 20, 2006 Spirit Lake Nation; Spirit Lake Casino & Resort; December 21, 2006 Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Prairie Knights Casino & Lodge
Medicare and You 2007 Publication Now Available Online The
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is encouraging people with Medicare to
review their current coverage this fall to see if it will meet their needs in
2007. Now is the time to help people think about the cost, coverage, and
customer service that they need in a plan to get the most out of their Medicare.
Medicare The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) changed the new local coverage determination (LCD) for power mobility devices (PMD), eliminating a requirement that an individual be “unable to independently stand and pivot” to qualify for access to high functioning mobility devices. In addition, CMS refined the PMD fee schedule, raising reimbursement levels after consumers, manufacturers and vendors vigorously protested. These changes are designed to improve the Medicare pricing accuracy, support high quality and service, provide value for Medicare and its beneficiaries, and ensure that beneficiaries who need mobility assistance receive needed modern medical care. The new rules and fees become effective November 15.
ADA Road to Freedom Bus Tour The disability community in Washington, DC will celebrate the launch of the yearlong Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Road To Freedom bus tour, organized by the National Coalition for Disability Rights. The bus tour is designed to expose mainstream audiences across the country to the ADA and the history of the disability rights movement. For more information about the tour, visit http://www.adawatch.org/RoadtoFreedom.htm.
UND
Nickname: Kupchella: Dartmouth AD's claims 'outrageous' A letter UND President Charles Kupchella sent to the Dartmouth College president Thursday accuses some people at that school of trying to deflect Dartmouth's problems onto UND. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=19018
UND
Nickname: Kupchella criticizes Dartmouth UND President Charles Kupchella sent a letter Thursday to Dartmouth College criticizing its athletic director's characterization of UND's "Fighting Sioux" nickname as "offensive and wrong." http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=18869
UND
Nickname: Dartmouth sends letter to Kupchella, calls Hoeven The president of Dartmouth College contacted North Dakota Gov. John Hoeven by phone Monday and also sent a letter to UND President Charles Kupchella, both to try and ease concerns stemming from a Dartmouth official's public regrets about UND's participation in an upcoming Dartmouth hockey tournament. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=19335
UND: Nickname controversy
heads east A Dartmouth College official's public apology for the school's upcoming hockey game against UND has spread heated debate over the "Fighting Sioux" nickname far outside North Dakota's borders. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=18592§ion=News
Graduates respond to
Dartmouth
University of North Dakota Indian Association pres resigns NEWS: TribalDorgan gets vote of
confidence from Indian leaders Feds: Ruling hurts oversight of Indian casinos
NEWS: Race & National Origin
Muslims removed from flight
By Martiga Lohn, Associated Press - 11/22/2006 - Fargo Forum MINNEAPOLIS – Six Muslim clerics removed from a US Airways flight said Tuesday they were victims of discrimination and called for a boycott of the airline. http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/147106
North
Dakota Man harbors illegal immigrants FARGO - A Romanian citizen who failed to answer questions during his last court appearance has pleaded guilty to running an illegal employment scheme in North Dakota and other states. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=18887
Johnson reignites dispute Court: Pastor's civil rights weren't violated
Johnson says he told truth during gay marriage talk
Associated Press - 11/23/2006 - Fargo Forum MINNEAPOLIS – Two weeks after he lost his bid for re-election, state Sen. Dean Johnson says a Supreme Court justice lied about discussions Johnson claims he had about the state’s ban on same-sex marriage. http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/147186
U.S. District Judge James Robertson ruled that the U.S. Department of the Treasury must produce paper money that can be distinguished by touch as well as sight, settling a 2002 lawsuit filed by the American Council of the Blind. The lawsuit alleged a violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act for the “failure to design and issue paper currency that is readily distinguishable to blind and visually impaired people.” Of the more than 180 countries that print paper currency, the United States is the only country to print its bills identical in size and color in all denominations. Download the judge’s order by clicking the following link: http://www.dcd.uscourts.gov/opinions/2006/Robertson/2002-CV-0864~12:56:1~11-28-2006-a.pdf
Judge: Make bills
recognizable to blind
Jail official: N.D. should ban
inmate bias claims Cass County Jail inmates should not be allowed to file discrimination complaints with the North Dakota Department of Labor, a chief deputy for the sheriff believes. http://www.in-forum.com/articles/index.cfm?id=148323§ion=news
Jail administrator wants to restrict inmate complaints Williston Herald/AP: "The Cass County jail administrator wants to change state law to bar inmates from filing discrimination complaints with the state Labor Department." http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/N/ND_INMATES_DISCRIMINATION_NDOL-?SITE=NDWIL&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
Federal funds help curb
N.D. abortions
North Dakota Politics: Ladies and lawmakers
By Janell Cole,[QR]Forum Communications - 11/26/2006 BISMARCK When 23 newly elected North Dakota legislators take office Friday, five will be women, boosting the state's total number of female lawmakers to 25, two more than in 2005, bringing the level to 17.7 percent. But it's still below the national average, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Women will make up 23.3 percent of all state legislators when 2007 sessions convene. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/index.cfm?id=18308§ion=News
Viewers
share ‘Jesus Camp’ concerns For the Rev. Rich
Zeck, the documentary “Jesus Camp” brought into view a culture war that some
people don’t want to admit is happening … The film takes a candid look at the
evangelical Christian children’s movement through Pastor Becky Fischer’s Kids of
Fire summer camp in Devils Lake, N.D.
http://www.in-forum.com/articles/printer.cfm?id=148394
Higher
Education Notebook:UND, other flagships fail diversity test A nonprofit group advocating for disadvantaged students gave UND a big, fat F for access by minority and low-income students. And UND isn't alone in the less-than-flattering distinction. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=19129
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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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