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Friday, December 14, 2007 North Dakota Human Rights News
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NEWS: Native American Nicknames / Mascot
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NEW: Women’s Opportunity Awards of $750 and $500 Access application (PDF) here. Deadline December 17, 2007 We need your help. Soroptimist International of Moorhead, a women’s service club, is giving two Women’s Opportunity Awards to woman who have the primary financial responsibility for supporting their families and who are seeking additional education or training. We are asking for your assistance in finding two recipients. An application form and reference requests are included in a separate attachment. Our club gives the Women’s Opportunity Award each year to a woman entering or re-entering the job market who needs additional skills, training, or education to upgrade her employment status in order to better provide for her family. The funds provided through the award can be used to support her efforts to continue her education. This year we are providing two awards: one for $750 and one for $500. Applicants must be a woman with primary financial responsibility for supporting her family (including children, spouse, siblings and/or parents) and must have financial need. In addition the applicant must attend or have been accepted into a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program. Women who already have an undergraduate degree are ineligible to apply. The Moorhead Soroptimist Club accepts applications from women residing in the greater Cass and Clay Counties metropolitan area who are either residents of Minnesota or are attending Minnesota educational institutions. (Please call if you have questions about eligibility.) The winning application is forwarded to regional competition where one $5,000 award and two $3,000 awards are presented. In addition, the first place winner will be considered for the Soroptimist’s national award of $10,000. Our local winner last year was selected for a $3,000 regional award. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CLUB DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF BOTH THE APPLICATION AND LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION IS 5:00 P.M., MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2007. If you need more application forms, please duplicate the attached copies. Please return completed forms to: Mary Schneider, 1015 7th Ave. N., Moorhead, MN 56560. Forms can be returned by mail at the address above or by Fax to Mary Schneider 218-233-8586. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us: Barbara Sipson at 236-5228 or sipson@earthlink.net, Mary Schneider at 233-8585 or mschneider@lsnmlaw.org
NEW: Research finds Native Students at UND opposed to "Fighting Sioux" nickname View PDF here. Contact info: Dana Williams: dw2@uakron.edu (330) 253-5847 A research study published in this month's Sociology of Sport Journal shows Native American students at UND overwhelmingly considered UND's nickname the "Fighting Sioux" to be disrespectful and thought the nickname should be changed. The article, entitled "Where's the Honor? Attitudes Towards the 'Fighting Sioux' Nickname and Logo", is based on survey data collected by UND's Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) on behalf of UND President Charles Kupchella's "Nickname Commission" in 2000. UND recently settled with the NCAA over the issue of the nickname being hostile or abusive. The university has three years to obtain local tribal endorsement of the nickname or it must be changed. The article’s author, Dana Williams, is in the Department of Sociology at the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio. According to Williams, "There is finally statistically-sound evidence as to the actual opinions of students at UND, by race, regarding the university's nickname. The results show unequivocal evidence that White students support the UND nickname, while Native students do not support it". On a scale of 0 (least want change) to 4 (most want change), White students averaged 1.1 and Native students averaged 2.9. "It appears," Williams observes, "that the common claim that the nickname honors Native Americans is not a view shared by Native American students themselves". On a scale of 0 (least respectful) to 4 (most respectful), White students averaged 3.1 and Native students averaged 1.3. There were no statistically significant differences between the attitudes of students with different tribal affiliations in the Northern Great Plains (Lakotan, Chippewa, Three Affiliated Tribes, or others), suggesting that Native students were all equally opposed to the nickname. Other research findings demonstrate that support for the nickname tends to decrease the longer students attend UND. Women are slightly more likely to believe that nickname should be changed than men. There is also a difference for those who are sports fans: those who have attended at least five sporting events were significantly less likely to want the nickname changed. Fans of football and men's basketball also were less likely to desire change than those who did not attend those specific sporting events. The Sociology of Sport Journal is an academic, peer-reviewed journal published by the North American Society for the Sociology of Sport. UND's SSRI provided the survey data for the analysis, but Williams is unaffiliated with the SSRI. Reference: Williams, Dana M. 2007. "Where's the Honor? Attitudes Towards the 'Fighting Sioux' Nickname and Logo". Sociology of Sport Journal, 24 (4), December: 437-456.
NEW: 2008 Fargo-Moorhead Area Feminist calendars for sale
Looking for a gift you can feel good about? The
Women’s Network of the Red River Valley is selling 2008 FM Area Feminist
calendars, honoring the amazing work of 12 different women and women’s
organizations in the Fargo Moorhead area. Calendars
now on sale for $10 each! Call us at 218-233-2737 or email wnrrv@wnrrv.org
NEW: 2008 - 2009 Scholarships Available
Recognizing Outstanding GLBTA Leaders
Fargo Human Relations Commission seeking 2007 Human Relations Award nominations If you know someone who has done a great deal to further human relations in the Fargo-Moorhead area, now is the time to nominate them for special recognition! The awards will be presented at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event at the Fargo Theatre on January 21st. There will be three awards presented, including individual adult, individual youth and business/organization. The form can be submitted to me at nbailly@cityoffargo.com, or planning@cityoffargo.com. It can also be mailed to 200 North 3rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102 or faxed to 701-241-1526. Please distribute this form to those you feel would be interested in submitting a nomination: http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Departments/PlanningandDevelopment/HumanRelations/ Contact: Nate Bailly, Community Development Planner, Staff Representative, Fargo Human Relations Commission: City of Fargo, Planning and Development, 200 North 3rd Street, Fargo, ND 58102, P: 701-476-6751, F: 701-241-1526
The Moorhead Human Rights Commission is seeking nominations for their 2008 Annual Human Rights Awards Do you know someone who should be recognized for their work in human rights? Tell the Moorhead Human Rights Commission! Categories include: Workplace, Nonprofit, Education, Youth/Young Adult, and Civic/Community. Recommendations must be received no later than December 8, 2007. The awards ceremony will be held January 22, 2008. Find the application here.
2007 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Publication Package North Dakota KIDS COUNT invites you to access the NEW 2007 North Dakota KIDS COUNT Publication Package PDFs available on our website: http://www.ndkidscount.org/. Please feel free to share this information with others. The North Dakota KIDS COUNT publications include:
We hope you find our new publications helpful as you work to improve the lives of our state's greatest resource, our children and families.
Announcement of Grant on Native American Religions for Upper Midwest Region American Academy of Religion The officers of the Upper Midwest Region are very pleased to announce that our region has received a $2300 regional development grant for "Native American Religions in the Upper Midwest: Making Connections." Much of this grant will be used for programming related to the 2008 Regional Meeting which will be held 28-29 March on the Luther Seminary campus in St. Paul, Minnesota. Highlights of the meeting will include: * Keynote Address by Dr. Inez Talamantez, University of California, Santa Barbara. * 1-2 panels on Native American Religions Saturday morning field trip for AAR/SBL members to two local sacred sites Thus, in addition to our current call for papers, the AAR is extending a special call for proposals from Native American presenters as well as from others with an interest in/commitment to Native American traditions. Proposals are due by 15 December and must be submitted electronically at http://umw-aarsbl.org/proposal.htm Travel stipends will be available for both independent Native scholars as well as those who work at tribal colleges in the region. Requests for stipends can be sent directly to: Deanna Thompson, Regional Director, at dthompson@hamline.edu. Please help spread the word about this exciting opportunity for our region! Questions? Comments? Please send them to dthompson@hamline.edu Finally, don’t forget that the deadline for all submissions to the Upper Midwest AAR/SBL/ASOR meeting is 15 December 2007!
Job opening with North Dakota Women’s Network - Program AssistantLocated in Bismarck, ND Position Supervisor: Executive Director Salary Range: $15-$17 per hour (DOE) This part-time position is a 20-30 hour per week permanent position, dependent on funding resources, starting January 7, 2008. About us: The North Dakota Women’s Network (NDWN) is a statewide membership-based organization. As leaders, the North Dakota Women’s Network will serve as the catalyst for improving the lives of women through legislation, communication and increased public activism. Eligibility: The North Dakota Women’s Network seeks to provide equal access to all applicants, and especially encourages participation of women of color. Employment Responsibilities: NDWN is seeking a highly motivated, detail oriented and enthusiastic individual to assist in enhancing the infrastructure of the Network office. This role will require proficiency in research, writing and analytical skills; practical knowledge in the area of nonprofit management; and familiarity with computers. The staff member will work collaboratively with the Executive Director. The position will entail a variety of work, including:
Qualifications:
To Apply:
Renee Stromme North Dakota Women’s Network 418 E Rosser #301B Bismarck, ND 58501
The GOD’S CHILD Project – Christmas Donation Matching Grant The GOD'S CHILD Project has dozens of Alternative Christmas Giving options for you and your loved ones to consider this Christmas Season found at www.gcpnc.org/christmas.html Don't want to give your friend another tie? Why not purchase, in your friend's honor, a month's foster care for an Guatemalan homeless child for the same price? Tired of not knowing what to tell people who want to know what to give you for Christmas? Why not refer them to this Alternative Christmas Giving option page, and let them find something special to give in your memory? These alternative gift ideas range in price from $ 4 for a Frisbee for the children, to $ 17,000 (yes, we really do need that new pickup in Guatemala). The most needed items are: $ 8000 Shipping Container ; $ 280 Teacher’s Monthly Salary; $ 57 School Uniform Dozens of Alternative Christmas Gift ideas are now posted for your consideration at www.gcpnc.org/christmas.html. GREAT NEWS! We just received news of a Christmas Donation Matching Grant opportunity. For every dollar that is pledged to the children of The GOD'S CHILD Project, specifically marked "Donation Matching Grant Opportunity", between now and January 15th, 2008, a group of very special benefactors will match your donation dollar-for-dollar, up to $ 100,000. Immediately and automatically your specially marked Donation Matching Grant Opportunity gift DOUBLES in value. Please help us with this Double Match today at www.gcpnc.org/christmas.html. - Forward This Email Far And Wide. The Farer and The Wider The Better - Contact: Jena M. Gullo, Executive Director, The GOD'S CHILD Project North Central (PO Box 1573, Bismarck ND 58502. 701-255-7956 (phone)/701-222-0874 (fax). Please respond to: Director@GCPNC.org Would you PLEASE help us to spread the word to your friends and family about our MOST URGENT needs this Christmas Season? Maybe they would be willing to contribute towards one of these important expenses: $ 8000 Shipping Container $ 280 Teacher’s Monthly Salary $ 57 School Uniform God bless you for your help in caring for our very poor children and families. DOUBLE YOUR GIFT TODAY! Matching Gift Opportunities at www.gcpnc.org/christmas.html
Statement of David M. Gipp, President, United Tribes Technical College, regarding a vote by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Council affirming its opposition to the University of North Dakota nickname and logo: “As an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and alumnus of the University of North Dakota, I commend the Standing Rock Tribal Council for its action November 9 reaffirming the tribe’s long standing opposition to the use of the ‘Fighting Sioux’ nickname and logo by UND. This ‘definitive’ statement from the tribe is a clear signal to the NCAA and the North Dakota Attorney General that these outmoded symbols should be put to rest. The North Dakota Board of Higher Education should act without delay to retire the nickname and logo. Allowing UND more time to pressure tribal members to change their minds would again demonstrate disrespect for tribal people and the institutions and actions of sovereign tribal governments. If state officials truly seek dialogue and interaction with tribes and tribal leaders, there are plenty of other topics and issues on which to base productive relationships that would benefit all North Dakota citizens.”
United Tribes News www.uttc.edu FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 NOVEMER 2007 More Information David M. Gipp 701-255-3285
North Dakota is the site of four AAUW
Fellowship-Grant Awards to Aid Women
The next AAUW Fellowship-Grant application deadline dates are soon here.
Click on Fellowships/Grants/Awards in left-hand column of the link to see if
you or your organization may be eligible. Deadline dates for American
Association of University Women Grants & Fellowships are listed at the below
link. Descriptions and eligibility requirements are included.
You or your organization may be eligible. Check it out:
http://www.aauw.org/education/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm
United Tribes to pursue ‘All Nations’ memorial More Information David M. Gipp 701-255-3285 BISMARCK (UTN) – United Tribes Technical College will be the site of a memorial paying tribute to tribal people. The college’s board of directors has voted unanimously to support an effort to plan and develop a memorial at a permanent location on the college campus in Bismarck. “The United Tribes ‘All Nations Memorial’ will honor youth, elders, tribal leaders, and veterans of the Armed Forces,” said David M. Gipp, United Tribes Technical College president. Gipp presented the idea at a November 3 meeting of the United Tribes Board of Directors in Bismarck. The four groups would be represented with interpretive installations in the quadrants of a 100 foot diameter medicine wheel, presently located near the college’s administration building, or elsewhere on the campus. Gipp said the veterans’ portion of the memorial could contain a name listing of all American Indian veterans from the tribes in North Dakota. Jesse Taken Alive, a board member from Standing Rock, said the memorial would be a good way to clarify why so many American Indian’s serve in the military. “Tribal people don’t approach military service from the point of view of aggression or to seek domination over others,” said Taken Alive. “Ours has always been a calling to defend the homeland and protect ourselves and our families. Serving in the military is a way to fulfill a life’s dream. And that is to make a commitment to lay down their life if necessary for others.” On visits to the campus he often sees students and staff in prayer or meditation at the current Medicine Wheel, said Taken Alive. As a place for the tribes, the college would be good location for sharing different perspectives. The college’s governing board is made up of leaders from each of the five tribes: Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate, Spirit Lake Tribe, Standing Rock Tribe, Three Affiliated Tribes, and Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. The UTTC board’s action authorized the college to move forward on planning and to seek funding for the memorial.
International Convention on the Elimination
of All Forms of Racial Discrimination
Manufactured Home Park in the Hands of the Residents: A Fresh start for Minnesota’s newest manufactured home park cooperative Moorhead, MN—For more than two years, residents of Greenwood Mobile Home Park have been working to purchase their park from its current owner. On Monday, Oct. 22, they became the third manufactured home park cooperative in Minnesota. Greenwood has had a history of troubled management, deferred maintenance and an owner who was accused of predatory lending practices for nearly 10 years. With its large share of problems, Greenwood was a source of anxiety for the rest of the Moorhead community. The situation escalated to a point where the Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota office contacted the Minnesota attorney General, who filed a lawsuit against the owner. This resulted in the owner being ordered to sell the park to residents through Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (NCF), a nonprofit cooperative housing developer. NCF, the lead developer on the project, reached out to many members of the Moorhead community to facilitate the purchase, partnering with People Escaping Poverty Project (PEPP), a local non-profit, to coordinate resident meetings and cooperative education efforts. With the help of PEPP and NCF, residents formed the Bennett Park Cooperative, an organization with a strong-willed resident board of directors, which has worked tirelessly to finalize the park purchase. The resident board has also reached out to other community partners to build relationships and help facilitate the purchase. The cooperative has had several meetings and made presentations to the Moorhead City Council. Trinity Lutheran Church has donated funds to assist homeowners to purchase their membership in the cooperative, making becoming a member that much easier for many of the families who live in the community. The Bennett Park Cooperative members are making progress toward their dream of a better community. The co-op was the proud recipient of free design work from the American Institute of Architects, Search for Shelter Design Charrette—support that NCF applied for on their behalf. The residents plan to pursue the aesthetic changes the architects have recommended for their community. NCF applied for grant funding from the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) and received $500,000 for a home repair and replacement program and for capital improvements for the park. The home repair/replacement program was created to assist residents who want to fix their current home, or buy a new manufactured home. A local CAP agency, West Central Minnesota Communities Action Inc., will help the cooperative administer this program. A predevelopment loan from the Local Investment Support Corporation through Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation assisted the cooperative with due-diligence expenses. Project financing was provided by Twin Cities Co-ops Federal Credit Union, Northcountry Cooperative Development Fund and Minnesota Housing. NCF is very excited to announce Bennett Park Cooperative as the third manufactured home park cooperative in Minnesota. Thank you to all of our partners who helped make this happen.
New
Service Helps Families Connect to Child Care Online
The Fair Housing of the Dakotas (FHD) announces the release of a new fact sheet on fair housing and domestic violence. This fact sheet is the 7th in the FHD's popular series on fair housing issues. The fact sheet rose out of increasing calls from victims of domestic violence to the FHD; new federal legislation and case law which is unknown to housing providers and the public; and an increase in cases of domestic violence and evictions of victims in North and South Dakota and across the country. The fact sheet was also reviewed by advocates who assist victims of domestic violence. *You may access the fact sheet at: http://www.ndfhc.org/fair_housing/Fact%20Sheet%207-FH%20and%20Domestic%20Violence.pdf *To find out more about the issue or fair housing in general, visit our "What is Fair Housing" section at: http://www.ndfhc.org/fair_housing/index.htm
Six Lessons from Jena
Peace Talk Radio, a local program dedicated to exploring the possibilities for peace on our planet through inspiring dialog, creative solutions and a firm belief in the original goodness of humanity, is inviting local people who have experienced discrimination based on their race, economics, gender, religion, disability or whatever, in the Fargo Moorhead community, to come in or call in to our radio program and tell us your story. We believe that our personal stories can reach the hearts of a sleepy public and bridges of caring, compassion and community can be built. If you are interested, our program is on Sat. mornings, 9:00 to 11:00 AM on KNDS Radio, 105.9 FM. It is not a "hot talk" program and we will not tolerate hate calls. It is a safe environment. Please contact Paddy McLaughlin at 701-232-0694 or angelight33@juno.com to set a date and time. We are laid back and make for a comfortable interview by phone or at the studio.
High Commissioner for Human Rights hails adoption of Declaration in Indigenous Rights 13 September 2007 United Nations High
Commissioner for Human Rights Louise Arbour hailed today's adoption by the
General Assembly of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
calling it "a triumph for justice and human dignity".
Know A Woman Who Should Run for Public Office? The Women's Campaign Forum has launched the She Should Run campaign, a comprehensive effort to gather nominations of 1,000 pro-choice women who should run for public office. WCF is committed to ensuring these women get the essential encouragement they need and to providing them access to key campaign education and resources. Do you know a woman who should run? Research shows women are much more likely to run if someone asks them to. Tell a woman she should run for office, share her story, and send her on her way toward becoming the civic leader she was always meant to be. For more information, visit http://www.sheshouldrun.org/page/content/nominatenotify/ AAUW encourages women to be active in and knowledgeable about the political process. She Should Run provides another resource towards that goal. To understand more about how you can influence the debate, visit the AAUW Voter Education Campaign.
AAPD Summer Internship Opportunity The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) is now accepting applications for the 2008 Summer Internship Programs. Details and the application are available on the AAPD website, under Leadership Development, at: www.AAPD.com. Applications are due Friday, December 14, 2007.
“Tearin' Down the Walls” Concert to Benefit the Homeless December 15th @ YWCA Shelter The community is invited to participate in this benefit and encouraged to break the isolation and cycle of poverty by Tearin' Down the Walls. We believe it is time to eliminate the stigma and demystify the images associated with people who are homeless. Those in our communities who are homeless are no different than anyone else. They are members of our community; our friends, neighbors, and coworkers. There has been an effort to invite current shelter residents to attend this concert. The goal of Tearin' Down The Walls is to raise money for Churches United for the Homeless and the YWCA Shelter. This benefit is being sponsored by PEPP, a tax Exempt, 501-c-3 nonprofit organization working in Fargo-Moorhead for the past 21 years. PEPP has joined forces with local musicians in order to bring attention to the issue of Homelessness in the Fargo –Moorhead Community. These musicians will be donating their time and talents in order to help raise awareness about the issue of homelessness in our Communities. All the musicians involved in this benefit have social commentaries woven throughout their lyrics and music. Several of the participating musicians have been homeless themselves. Three musical groups will be showcased during the benefit concert. The Cedars will perform acoustic Folk Rock from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Raven Darkcloud will perform Organic Blues Folk Rock from 8:00 to 8:30 PM. Big Bubba Brown will perform the finale with New Orleans Blues and folk. A free will offering will be requested of those attending the concert; however, no one will be turned away if they are unable to make a monetary contribution. All proceeds will be donated to Churches United for the Homeless and the YWCA shelters, and divided equally between the two. A list of items most needed by both shelters will be distributed so people can make appropriate donations to both shelters. As a sponsor of this event, PEPP will receive all tax deductible donations for this benefit. The entire proceeds of the benefit will be distributed equally between the two shelters. If anyone is unable to attend the concert but desires to support this effort, you are encouraged to do so by sending your donation to PEPP at 116 12th St. S., Moorhead, MN 56560. All financial Donations are Tax Deductible. Contact PEPP at 218-236-5434 for more information.
ND Council of the Arts welcomes you to attend the Regional Forums and Statewide Conference that will be held to ascertain barriers, educational needs, and potentially effective strategies for promoting arts careers for individuals with disabilities in North Dakota. Who Should Attend: Individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators, and established artists and arts administrators (including those who may not have a disability, but are responsible for accessibility within their organization). All Forums are scheduled from 1-4pm, (CST). January 8, 2008 - Minot, Minot State University Campus Library; February 20, 2008 - Fargo, Plains Art Museum. The Statewide Conference will be held in Bismarck at the Kelly Inn Hotel, on Monday, April 7, 2008 (schedule to be announced). Forums will be conducted by NDCA, along with the Dakota West Arts Council, and the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities. Attendance at the forums is free and open to the public. There will be a minimal registration fee for the statewide conference. If you are interested in attending any of the forums, the statewide conference, or would like additional information, contact Amy Schmidt at (701) 328-7594, (email amschmid@nd.gov); or Linda Olsrud at (701) 222-6640, (email linda@dakotawest.org).
Regional Forum and a Statewide Conference to ascertain barriers, education needs, and potentially effective strategies for promoting arts careers for individuals with disabilities in North Dakota. Who should attend: Individuals with disabilities interested in pursuing careers as artists or arts administrators (including those who may not have a disability, but are responsible for accessibility within their organization). When & Where: (all Forums scheduled from 1-4 p.m., CST) January 8, 2008: Minot, Minot State University Campus February 20, 2008: Fargo, Plains Art Museu Statewide Conference will be held in Bismarck at the Kelly Inn Hotel on April 7, 2008 (schedule to be announced). Forum will be conducted by the North Dakota Council on the Arts, along with the Dakota West Arts Council (a VSA arts affiliate), and the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities (a University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities). Attendance at the forums is free and open to the public. There will be a minimal registration fee for the statewide conference. If you are nterested in attending any of the forums, the statewide conference, or would like additionl information, contact Amy Schimdt at 701-328-7594 or amschmid@nd.gov; or Linda Olsrud at 701-222-6640 or Linda@dakotawest.org. These Forums are accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for special accommodations, sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should b directed to Dawn Olson at 800-233-1737 at least five days prior to attendance.
Minnkota Center GLBT Social/Discussion
Group
NAACP chapter 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."
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
Nonprofits Assistance Fund Launches Blog
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
Hoeven says UND nickname decision
shouldn't be rushed
UND NICKNAME: Alum studies logo's effects
Board president calls face-to-face meetingBy Joseph Marks, The Grand Forks Herald - Published Thursday, December 13, 2007GRAND FORKS, N.D. – The president of North Dakota’s Board of Higher Education will ask board members to attend a face-to-face meeting next week to discuss the status of UND’s Fighting Sioux team nickname and Indian head logo. http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/185961
Standing Rock's nickname,
supporters speak out FORT YATES, N.D. - Diane Gates' father, Edward Loon, was part of a delegation from the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation that formally gave UND the right to use its Fighting Sioux nickname and logo in 1969 and made President George Starcher an honorary Yankton chief ... Now, 38 years and several Standing Rock resolutions opposing the nickname later, UND has agreed to give up that nickname and logo if it cannot win approval from tribal councils at Standing Rock and Spirit Lake, the state's other Sioux reservation. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=59953
VIEWPOINT : ‘No logo, no
casinos' shirt sent wrong message GRAND FORKS - Last week, the Herald reported on a T-shirt being sold by a company in Jamestown, N.D. (“Sioux logo T-shirt stirs controversy,” Page 1A, Dec. 5). The T-shirt, which read, “No Sioux Logo? No Sioux Casinos!,” was critical not only of the settlement reached in the lawsuit between UND and the NCAA, but also of Indian gaming in North Dakota. As the shirt's creator said, “[American Indians] put their name all over a casino, which I think is addictive and destructive.” http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=60075
Residents suggest nickname vote Dec 10, 2007 - 04:05:09 CST FORT YATES (AP) - Some members of
the Standing Rock Sioux tribe say a tribal vote should be held on the fate of
the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname ... "I'm not sure if
it would pass or not," Ricky Red Eagle said. "But the answer has to come from
the people."
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/12/10/news/state/144195.txt
VIEWPOINT: Logo issue
mirrors past events ST. CLOUD, Minn. - History is repeating itself in North Dakota ... American Indian people, through their tribal councils, have passed resolutions opposing UND's nickname and logo. They have spoken. Their reasons include the misappropriation of sacred spiritual images and practices at sporting events; the reduction of complex tribal, cultural and linguistic issues to a Hollywood stereotype; the attribution of violent images to Indian people by identifying them as “fighting”; and Indian women, men and children become invisible when their cultures are represented only by historical images of male warriors. http://www.grandforksherald.com/articles/includes/printer.cfm?id=59952
NEWS: Race & National Origin
One barrier broken Justin Machien Luoi found a welcoming party waiting for him when his airplane taxi landed on a dusty strip on the edge of an African village he’d fled on foot years before as a child. His relatives, eager to be reunited with their lost cousin, gave the pilot a gift to show their appreciation: a sheep, which the pilot accepted on behalf of a relief agency. http://www.in-forum.com/Opinion/articles/185669
Canadian Supreme Court refuses to hear AIM slaying appeal By Carson Walker, Associated Press Writer - Dec 08, 2007 - 04:04:42 CST SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Vancouver,
British Columbia, man accused of killing an American Indian Movement activist
in 1975 will be extradited to the United States to stand trial ... The Supreme
Court of Canada on Thursday dismissed a request for an appeal filed by John
Graham, a Yukon native also known as John Boy Patton, who is charged with
murder for the slaying of Anna Mae Pictou Aquash on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation.
http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2007/12/08/news/state/144087.txt
NDSU discusses lack of female facultyAmy Dalrymple, The Forum - Published Wednesday, December 05, 2007North Dakota State University officials want to make the university a better environment for female faculty … They just need to figure out how … Several administrators attended an open forum Tuesday to hear from more than 60 faculty, staff and students about the status of women at NDSU. http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/185243
Public Service Commissioner Susan Wefald will not run for re-election, leaving only one woman in statewide office in North Dakota There are only two women in statewide elected office: Susan Wefald, Public Service Commissioner and Kelly Schmidt, State Treasurer. Susan Wefald announced last week that she does not intend to run again. With that announcement, Ms Wefald also called on women to consider serving as a Public Service Commissioner. She was the first woman to serve as PSC Commission. In an interview with KX News, Susan Wefald discussed her desire to see more women on the PSC. Click the link to hear her comments: http://kxmb.com/video.asp?ArticleId=187970&VideoId=15757
Gibbs pleads guilty to assaulting female inmates
Brittany Lawonn, The Forum -
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