North Dakota Human Rights Coalition » Events

Being Out and Gay in High School: Victimization and Young Adult

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Friday, March 26 3:30 – 5:00PM, Century Theater at NDSU Memorial Union,
open to the public

The Human Development and Family Science Gertrude Weigum Hinsz Lecture
Series at North Dakota State University is bringing Dr. Stephen Russell to
Fargo-Moorhead to share his life work, stories and resources for local
educators, students, families and anyone that works with youth. Dr.
Russell has dedicated the last 15 years of his research to looking at
issues facing sexual minority youth – youth who are LGBT. He has looked at
the health risks for sexual minority adolescents, including whether an
adolescent’s home life, school and/or faith community lead to risk or
protect against it. Currently, Dr. Russell is conducting research that
focuses on how families, schools and other support systems can aid in the
healthy development of LGBT young people. His research has been integral
in helping advocacy organizations, school districts and state education
departments develop policy that is supportive of a learning environment
that is inclusive and safe for LGBTQ youth.

Reception to follow in the Prairie Rose Room with Dr. Russell.

http://hpr1.com/tech/article/russells_research_glbt_adolescents_at_risk/

NDHRC Annual Meeting: November 14, Fargo

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Saturday, November 14, 2009
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Dr. James Carlson Library, 2801 32nd Ave. S., Fargo

Please join us for the NDHRC Annual Meeting! Learn about the NDHRC’s current activities, and provide input about what projects and issues you would like the NDHRC to focus on in the future.

Lunch will be provided.

Please RSVP to jessehegland@ndhrc.org

Come to My Census!: October 24, Fargo

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:21:53 +0000

Fargo-Moorhead 2010 Census Public Education Training and Conference

October 24
10am-3pm
Fargo Public Library
102 North 3rd St.
Fargo, ND 58102

Every 10 years, the U.S. Constitution calls for a census count of all persons living in the United States.

Based on census numbers, nearly $400 billion of federal resources are allocated annually to states, communities, and community-based organizations.

Our communities have a lot to gain or lose in the 2010 census. We need to make sure everyone is counted!

At this conference, learn about the key messages and outreach strategies organizations across the country are using to encourage census participation among the hardest-to-count communities.

Learn about special initiatives happening in Fargo-Moorhead and how to become involved in our national effort.

RACC Harvest Moon: October 16, Moorhead

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To learn more, please see the attached flyer: Harvest Moon 2009

Take Back the Night: September 29, Fargo/Moorhead

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To learn more, please see the attached flyer: Take Back the Night 2009

HOMELESS, MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE USE: SUCCESS OR FAILURE – June 16, Moorhead

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The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley will sponsor a Town Hall Meeting to explore the success or failure of our F-M Community’s Response to homeless, mental illness and/or substance use issues. The meeting will be held June 16, 2009, 6:30-8:30 PM at the Moorhead Public Library large meeting room.

A panel of local experts will comment on their roles and experience related to these issues. A dialogue between the participants and panelists will be encouraged by the moderator in order to answer questions, react to comments and provide possible solutions.

Susan Helgeland, Executive Director of Mental Health America of ND will moderate the panel. Panelists include: Mike Carbonne, Executive Director, ND Homeless Coalition; Brandee Drinken, Dorothy Day House; Becky Elbert, CNS, MeritCare Health System; Jan Eliason, Director, Gladys Ray Shelter; and Diana Hall, VA Mental Health Services; Officer Scott Stenerson, Fargo Police Department; and Sara Wiederhalt, Homeless Outreach Service, Southeast Human Service Center.

The event is free and open to the public.

F-M Pride Guide Now Available

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:34:35 +0000

The F-M Pride Guide is now available in the upcoming issue of the High Plains Reader! Pick up a copy of the new High Plains Reader this week and check out the great articles, full schedule of events and businesses supporting F-M Pride!

9th Annual PEPP Fest: June 6, Moorhead

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Saturday, June 6, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Romkey Park, Moorhead

Free and open to the public!

Activities include: face painting, t-shirt tie-dyeing, local musical talent, youth-friendly games and free picnic food throughout the afternoon.

For more information, please visit www.pepp.org.

YWCA’s “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race” Luncheon: June 9, Moorhead

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The 4th annual “It’s Time to Talk: Forums on Race” luncheon will be Tuesday, June 9, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Moorhead. The YWCA is proud to announce that it has again secured Tim Wise, one of the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the country, to deliver the keynote address. The topic for this year’s luncheon is “Power and Privilege: The Product of Institutional Racism.” Following Tim’s keynote, a panel of local leaders will discuss the issues of racism right here in our community.

We encourage you to use this as a diversity training opportunity for yourself or your company. You can contact the YWCA to register for this important event. We hope you will continue to support the YWCA and its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women.

For more information, please visit www.ywcacassclay.org or call 701-232-2547.

Recreation & Disability Summit: June 25, Minot

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9:00am-3:00pm
Grand International
1505 N. Broadway, Minot, ND

An event planned for individuals with disabilities, family members, recreation specialists, case managers, or anyone interested in recreation for individuals with disabilities. For more information please contact Chad DeCoteau at 800-233-1737 or chad.decoteau@minotstateu.edu