2008 Diversity Conference
"Designing, Developing and Implementing Diversity Initiatives: A How To:"
August 12, 2008
Tracks: Employers, Educators and Community
CEUs and Professional Credits are available
Due to the 4th of July Holiday
Early Registration has been extended through July 15th.
Registrations must be postmarked by
11:59 p.m. July 15, 2008
Seats are filling up fast!
If you have questions, please call us at 701-526-3000 and we will be happy to assist you.
Featured Closing Speaker:
Doug Burgum
Former Senior Vice-President of Microsoft Corporation
Learn More
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Upcoming Cultural Events in the
Fargo Moorhead area
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Fargo Street Fair
July 17 - 19, 2008
Downtown Fargo
Fair Hours:
Thursday & Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fair Information
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First Annual Fiber Arts Festival - July 26 & 27, 2008
Festival de artes tejido
Bonanzaville
1351 West Main Ave, West Fargo, ND
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday & Noon to 5 on Sunday
FREE ADMISSION FOR VOLUNTEERS
to volunteer contact Kim Baird 701-293-7395
Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for children ages 6 - 16
No Charge for children 5 and under or Cass County Historical Society Members
Free Parking
Find out more about all the activities and demonstrations at:
www.bonanzaville.org/fiberarts
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Cultural Diversity Resources'
Multi-Ethnic Picnic - Sunday, August 24th, 2008
Fargo Lindenwood Park - Main Shelter
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum -
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
A Mujeres Unidas / Women United - Moorhead, MN Event
Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
Moorhead MN
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Senator Patricia Torres Ray, the first Latina woman senator in Minnesota history will speak on Latina women in state government and the role that Latinas can play in influencing legislation.
The format includes a presentation/lecture by the featured speaker followed by a community discussion with Latina women and then by the entire audience.
In partnership with the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center and Moorhead Community Education.
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Cultural Diversity Resources and the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center Present:
Pangaea - Cultivate Our Cultures - November 15, 2008
Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center - Moorhead, MN
A celebration of all the ethnic cultures living in the
Red River Valley!
What to look for: Traditional performances, food and an international bazaar.
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. see the Global Wedding Show - See traditional wedding attire from all over the world.
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Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum -
January 20, 2009
A Mujeres Unidas / Women United - Moorhead, MN Event
Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
Moorhead MN
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Amalia Anderson, Mexican community member and organizer for the Raices and Main Street Project, will speak on creating Latina voice in local government, institutions, and policies.
The format includes a presentation/lecture by the featured speaker followed by a community discussion with Latina women and then by the entire audience.
In partnership with the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center and Moorhead Community Education.
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Voz de Mujer Latina Public Issues Forum -
April 21, 2009
A Mujeres Unidas / Women United - Moorhead, MN Event
Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center
Moorhead MN
Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Ana Maria Vasquez-Restrepo, Global women's and indigenous human rights organizer and co-founder of Bridges Across Borders, based in Florida, is also an eco-artist named Ana Tierra. She will speak on principles of organizing based on her work in Panama and Mexico.
The format includes a presentation/lecture by the featured speaker followed by a community discussion with Latina women and then by the entire audience.
In partnership with the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center and Moorhead Community Education.
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