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NDSU Job Posting for Director of Equity & Diversity Office

They are accepting applications (this round) until June 25. Find the posting online here: http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/jobs/non_broadbanded/positions/00019751.shtml.

Description: The Director, who reports directly to the President, oversees the fulfillment of the University’s ethical and legal commitments to equal opportunity and affirmative action, and actively supports and advocates for the University’s anti-racism initiative. The Director’s responsibilities include hearing and investigating formal and informal grievances, monitoring the recruitment and selection process for academic and administrative personnel, and providing training related to these responsibilities for campus constituents. The Director also provides leadership and coordination for the University’s efforts to enhance diversity and implement the strategic plan for diversity. A more detailed position description and a list of required qualifications can be found at www.ndsu.edu/DirEqD_search.

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NDHRC: NDHRC fundraiser at the Green Market

Join us from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 26 at the Green Market (623 NP Avenue North, downtown Fargo) for an evening of gourmet food and live music. The event is a joint fundraiser with the North Dakota Center for the Public Good. The Green Market has prepared a wonderful menu, and the Russ Peterson Quartet will provide entertainment during the fundraiser, which has a suggested $75 donation. Please RSVP: rsvp@ndhrc.org or 701-239-9323. Download the invitation here.

** All donations matched by the Otto Bremer Foundation and friends of NDCPG **

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NDHRC: NDHRC & Professional Issues Conference present: Jennifer Baumgardner & damali ayo

Mark your calendars today! NDHRC and the Professional Issues conference are collaborating on a conference, "The Human Rights Umbrella: Removing Barriers to Full Participation," scheduled for Fri.-Sat., Oct. 19 & 20. The conference will feature tracks focused on human rights, GLBT, disability, and New American issues. In those tracks, presenters will cover topics such as education, law, diversity issues, activism, health & human services, and spirituality.

Two keynote speakers!

We’re proud to bring you two keynote speakers for this year’s conference. First is damali ayo, a conceptual and performance artist known for her work on contemporary race relations, who will address our Friday evening reception. Her work spans the media of painting, web art, performance, sculpture, audio and video. Jennifer Baumgardner, best-selling author and former Fargoan, will speak Saturday over lunch. The author of “Look Both Ways: Bisexual Politics,” “Grassroots” and “Manifesta” will touch on a variety of human rights issues, including her work on sexuality, feminism and activism.  

Watch for e-mail updates or click here for details (updated as information is available).

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NEW: Waking the Sleeping Giant: Sustainable Community Stewardship Fund

     Did You Know?

If $5 million dollars was put into an escrow account, in less that 5 years the fund would generate $364,000 annually.  Currently Fargo dedicates 1 mill of property tax towards the Social Service Allocation, which is around $250,000.

     Did You Know?

For the past month, Waking the Sleeping Giant held weekly coffee dates to gather input about the development of a Sustainable Community Stewardship Fund. 44 people participated in the Coffee dates, representing over 20 organizations.

     Want To Know More?

Attend the Wednesday, June 27 assembly of Waking the Seeping Giant 3:30 to 5:00 PM. At the Fargo Cass County Health Basement Meeting Room # 3 401 3rd Ave. N Fargo.

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NEW: Free fair housing accessibility training in Bismarck, ND - August 14

HUD presents free Fair Housing Accessibility Training August 14^th : 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the Radisson Hotel, 605 E. Broadway, Bismarck, ND 58501. To register, visit www.fairhousingfirst.org  and click on the “CALENDAR” link or call 703.747.3963 or the FHD at 701.221.2530 or Toll-Free at 888.265.0907. *This program is registered with the American Institute of Architects. Architects will receive up to six (6) Health Safety and Welfare (HSW)continuing education credits per day.

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PFLAG National Convention in Washington D.C.

Registration is now open for the national convention. Register or learn more about PFLAG (Parents, Families, Friends of Lesbians & Gays) at www.pflag.org. From October 11-14, 2007 in Washington, D.C., PFLAG National will give you the support, education and advocacy training that you need to make your goals a reality. Simply put, whether you are just getting started or are a seasoned leader, there is no better way to gain valuable new perspectives and powerful tools than to join us this October. Join us for the 2007 PFLAG National Convention, presented by IBM, to be part of the family voices moving equality forward. Early Bird registration rates extended through June 30!

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Save the Date Please save the date for the 2007 Children and Family Services Conference which will be held at the Ramkota Inn in Bismarck, July 24-26, 2007.  Check your email in May and June for registration information and a complete agenda with presenters and workshop descriptions.  The conference brochure will only be sent out electronically this year and it will also be available at www.cfstc.und.edu.  For more information you can also contact the Children and Family Services Training Center at 701 777-3442 or email petetunseth@mail.und.nodak.edu.  We hope to see all of you at the conference this summer.

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International Festival for Peace to be held June 29 - July 1 @ International Peace Gardens

The festival, in its 25th year, is held in the International Peace Gardens, located at the US/Canada border on Hwy 3 North of Rugby, ND, and Hwy 10 South of Brandon, Manitoba. Bring children, family and friends to celebrate this year's theme, "Humanity and the Planet." Karen Van Fossan's dance group, Dragon Jane, will perform this year. An online brochure can be found here: http://www.ndpeace.org/docs/ipf-2007-brochure.pdf. It has info on the workshops, food, accommodations, and map to get there. The festival is free, though donations are welcome. The US contact is Don Morrison: 701-224-8090, don@ndpeople.org.

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Fair Housing of the Dakotas sponsors: Fundamentals of Fair Housing Workshops

Agenda: What is Housing Discrimination? ** The Federal Fair Housing Act ** State Human Rights/Fair Housing Laws ** Complaint Filing & Investigative Process ** Advertising & Applications ** Reasonable Accommodations and Modifications ** New Design and Construction ** Occupancy Standards ** Updated Case Law

Workshops have been scheduled for the following dates and communities for 2007:

       • June 21: 1:00-4:45 PM, Travel Lodge, 3300 W. Russell Street, Sioux Falls, SD

       • Save the Dates: Check our website (www.ndfhc.org) for tentative dates for Fargo, Chamberlain, Grand Forks, Minot & Rapid City or for updates on continuing education credits. A registration flyer for these workshops will be distributed at a later date.

Attendance is free but advance registration is required to ensure adequate seating and materials. Space may be limited at some workshops. Materials available in alternative formats upon request. Coffee and soft drinks will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact the Fair Housing of the Dakotas: 701-221-2530 or 1-888-265-0907 (toll-free)

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   Bismarck, ND –  Dakota OutRight, a non-profit organization that serves as a community resource and provides gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) diversity education, has announced that they will celebrate their fourth GLBT Pride Fest July 27-29, 2007 at Eagles Park, Bismarck. Pride Fest is a unique time to celebrate unity within the GLBT community and allies in western and central North Dakota. All friends and family of the GLBT community are invited to join in any of the activities during the weekend festival.
   Eagles Park is located north of Bismarck along the historic Missouri River on Highway 1804. The park offers camping for the weekend, and various activities for all ages. For those camping at the campground, there will be a themed campsite decorating contest.
   Pride Fest begins with a Friday night bonfire and entertainment. Saturday there will be various outdoor activities, information/vendor booths, food concessions, a GLBT Pride Award presentation, entertainment, and a dance hosted by Dakota Good Friends. Pride Fest will conclude with a Sunday morning worship service followed by snacks and fellowship.
   Make the journey this summer to Bismarck-Mandan to celebrate your GLBT pride! For updated information regarding Bismarck-Mandan GLBT Pride Fest 2007, visit www.DakotaOutRight.org or email hosts@dakotaoutright.org.
 

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Minnkota Center GLBT Social/Discussion Group
The Minnkota Center hosts bi-monthly social/discussion groups that are open to men who identify as Gay, Queer, MSM, or Bisexual and to women who identify as Gay, Lesbian, Womyn Loving Womyn, or Bisexual.  Groups are held on the first and third Wednesday of each month at the PEPP Building (116 South 12th Street, Moorhead, MN). For more information, please contact Katie at 287-4636 or toll-free at 1-877-871-4636, or by email at: katie@pepp.org

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Pride Collective & Community Center now accepting Board Member applications
The Pride Collective & Community Center is currently receiving applications for an open position on its board of directors.  Board terms are currently for one year, renewable for a total of five consecutive terms.  Please contact the Pride Collective at info@pridecollective.com if you're interested in completing an application.
 

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NAACP chapter starting in ND: A group out of Grand Forks has laid the groundwork for a North Dakota chapter of the NAACP. North Dakota is one of only two states in the United States without a chapter of the organization. Stay posted for notices of future meetings and events. Right now, the group needs members in order to get a charter from the national NAACP. The membership is $30.00, and checks can be made out to, and sent to: Northern Lights Chapter of NAACP, P.O. Box 12142, Grand Forks, ND  58208-2142. The Mission Statement of the NAACP:  "...to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination."

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The Arc of Bismarck & The ND Protection & Advocacy Project staff are collaborating to offer training and support to groups or individuals wishing to participate in the legislative process. For more details or to schedule a workshop that includes information on how a bill becomes a law and how to draft and deliver legislative testimony, please use one of the contact points listed below to schedule an appointment. Please share this in your circles - Thank you! 701-258-7949. joyce@apsimail.com # arcbis@midconetwork.com # tlarsen@nd.gov

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Nonprofits Assistance Fund Launches Blog
A newly launched blog by Kate Barr, Executive Director of the Nonprofits Assistance Fund, can be found here . The blog focuses particularly on nonprofit organizations, large and small, that must work to raise funds each year. In a weekly one-pager, Kate shares her thoughts and insights on nonprofit management. The subscription is free and you’ll find very practical, relevant information on what all NPO’s face every day to help make your organizations successful.

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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 1^st & 3^rd 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

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