F-M Pride in the Park Seeks Vendors
May 27, 2009 by admin
Who would you like to see at Pride in the Park? What organizations and businesses would you or your LGBTQA friends like to learn more about?
F-M Pride is still seeking organizations, including: food and retail vendors, professional services organizations like real estate and financial services firms, nonprofit organizations, or any other businesses that want to promote themselves and sell their products or services to F-M Pride attendees.
Space is still available for vendors at F-M Pride in the Park on Saturday, June 20! Sign up as a vendor today or pass this information on to anyone you know who may want to be a vendor. Help us make this the best F-M Pride ever! Learn more about becoming a vendor at http://www.pridecollective.com/fmpride/vendors/
Please spread the word. We’re looking forward to seeing you and all your friends at F-M Pride in the Park and all the other F-M Pride events in mid-June!
Michael Moore’s “Sicko”: May 20, Bismarck
May 15, 2009 by admin
Host: Change that Works – North Dakota
Date: Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Time: 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Street: 810 E. Divide Ave.
City/Town: Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701-255-2346
Email: nessjnathan@yahoo.com
Change that Works is showing the Michael Moore film Sicko, a documentary comparing the highly profitable American health care industry to other nations, and featuring some HMO horror stories.
Complimentary dinner and drinks will be provided. Following the film, folks will be asked to participate in a discussion about the current healthcare situation in the US.
PEPP’s 23rd Annual Meeting: Saturday, May 30
May 13, 2009 by admin
Saturday, May 30, 2009
4-7 p.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ
406 8th St. S., Moorhead, MN
You are cordially invited to an afternoon of hospitality and social justice. Please join PEPP in celebrating 23 years of grass roots community organizing.
Chef Kenny will be serving up the following free food:
~~~~Menu Entrees~~~~
~Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs~
~~Chicken Garlic Lasagna~~
~~Vegetables include Sweet Corn and~~
Rosemary Candied Carrots
~~Soup Bar with Good Old Fashioned~~
Chicken Noodle and a Hearty Minestrone
~~Salad Bar with three~~
entrees–Potatoe, Cole slaw, and lettuce
~~Bread Bar with both French and Garlic~~
Dessert will be a potluck affair, so those who want to, please bring the dessert of your choice to share.
Beverages right now include coffee and lemonade – water available at the tap or somewhere thereabouts.
NDSU Pilot Project: Summer Mentorship Program for Prospective Students with Disabilities – Application Deadline Extended to May 26
May 7, 2009 by admin
This summer mentorship program intends to encourage and prepare students to pursue a university degree in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors at the North Dakota State University (NDSU).
This residential program will be held at NDSU from July 6 – 10, 2009. Students will reside on campus throughout the week, participate in mentorship activitieswith NDSU faculty, and get a chance to meet current NDSU students. Along with STEM mentorship activities, fun activities are planned for students to experience the Fargo-Moorhead community.
The number of students admitted to the program is limited.
Application due date has been extended to: May 26, 2009
More information about the Summer Mentorship Program can be found at: http://www.ndsu.edu/ndsu/gajan/pswd.html
Employment Issues and Disability Summit: May 20, Bismarck
May 7, 2009 by admin
Please see the following brochure for more information:
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Fall Regional Self-Advocacy Leadership Days: October 30-31, Moorhead
May 4, 2009 by admin
Please visit http://www.connectionsofmoorhead.org/ for more information.
Minnesota Trans Health & Wellness Conference – Metropolitan State University (St. Paul), May 15-16
May 4, 2009 by admin
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Register here for one or both days of the Conference! Everyone is welcome to attend both days.
Provider Day: Friday, May 15, 7:30am to 5pm approved for CME — up to 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM PDF brochure with schedule and full details about Provider Day Community Day: Saturday, May 16, 8am to 6pm Trans Action Cabaret: Saturday, May 16, 7:30 to 9:30pm, Emceed by Andrea Jenkins For full details and schedules see our Conference page – newly updated with Program information as of May 1st! Online registration will close at midnight on Tuesday, May 12. Please note: you may register onsite at the door for either day or both days, but we will not be able to provide you with food unless you pre-register.
Location: Metropolitan State University, St Paul Campus, 700 E 7th St, St Paul, MN 55106
The 2-day Conference will feature a full day of programming for health providers, a full day of programming for trans and ally individuals and community, 3 Keynote speakers, over 40 Workshops, Health Screenings, free Chair Massage, Resource Fair with health and GLBTA organizations, mini surgery and voice consults, youth and people of color social spaces, and more! If you’re interested in volunteering, want to have a table in the Information Fair, if you’re coming from out of town and need information or would like community housing, or if you have any other questions, please contact us. 2009 Keynote Speakers:  MJ Gilbert, MSW – Provider Day Keynote (Friday, May 15, 11am)
“Following transgender patients and clients: A journey for providers”
MJ is a field coordinator and teaching specialist for the School of Social Work in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. She has done a great deal of teaching and training on transgender issues, and is Co-Chair of the University of Minnesota Transgender Commission. http://cehd.umn.edu/SSW/About_SSW/Faculty_Staff/faculty.asp
 Earline Budd – Provider / Community Shared Keynote (Friday, May 15, 4pm)
“Move over and share the bench: Transgender health empowerment, HIV/AIDS and trans health advocacy”
Earline is a transgender woman fighting to make a difference. She is currently Special Projects Coordinator for Transgender Health Empowerment, serving at-risk transgender people by providing extensive HIV prevention interventions. http://www.theincdc.org/
 Ignacio Rivera – Community Day Keynote (Saturday, May 16, 1pm)
Featured Artist in Cabaret (Saturday, May 16, 7:30pm)
“Why welfare is a queer issue”
Ignacio is a Queer, gender fluid, Trans-Entity, Black Boricua performance artist, currently performing “Dancer” and Lagrimas de Cocodrilo/Crocodile Tears internationally. Ignacio is a lecturer/trainer, activist, new filmmaker and self-proclaimed sex educator. www.IgnacioRivera.com www.Q4ej.org
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Tri-College NEW Leadership Development Institute: June 3-7, 2009
February 5, 2009 by admin
The Tri-College NEW (National Education for Women’s) Leadership
Development Institute will be held June 3-7, 2009 at Concordia College
in Moorhead, MN. The intensive five-day residential program is designed
to provide leadership training, inspiration, and support for women who
do not have extensive leadership experience. There is particular
emphasis on recruiting women from groups that have typically been
underrepresented voices in the political process.
Thanks to the generosity of donors, there is no cost to participate.
Participants will have the option of registering for a three-credit
course in Women’s Studies, Sociology, or Social Work. Those who choose
to register for course credits will have to pay for the course
registration expenses. In addition, some scholarships are available to
assist with travel and/or childcare expenses.
For information and applications visit
http://www.tri-college.org/newleadership or call Deb White at 218-477-2041.
Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2009.
Participants attend workshops on running for office, public speaking,
fundraising, public policy advocacy, and working with the media. They
meet with over twenty women leaders, including state and local
officials, women in tribal government, and grassroots activists.
Participants and some women leaders reside on campus throughout the
institute, extending learning beyond the formal daytime sessions.
We seek applicants with interest in politics, leadership, public
service, or community service who desire to develop their leadership
skills. They need not be college students. Approximately 50 college and
community women will be accepted.