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NOMINATIONS
FOR WHRTF HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS
Now through April 14th
Awards Ceremony scheduled for May 22nd [see
below]
The Whatcom Human Rights Task Force is seeking nominations for the
2003 Human Rights Awards which will be presented May 22 at the 7th
Annual Human Rights Awards Banquet.
Deadline
for nominations is April 14.
A
nomination should include the nominator's name and contact information,
as well as a short description of why the nominated individual
or group is exemplary in their service to human rights. Special
consideration will be given to nominees who are longtime grassroots
activists for peace, justice, and human rights, and who have worked
for diverse human rights issues such as race, gender, class, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, religion, and political beliefs.
The
WHRTF has presented annual human rights awards for seven years.
Past recipients include Joy Keenan, Larry Estrada, Cynthia Zaferatos,
the Boys & Girls Club of Ferndale, Henry Cagey, Don Pierce, plus
many others. Recipients names are displayed at Big Rock Garden in
Bellingham.
Nominations
may be submitted via:
e-mail - nominations@whrtf.org
Phone - 733-2233
Mail: WHRTF Nominating Committee
PO Box 2191
Bellingham, WA 98227-2191
For
more information:
please contact the WHRTF office at 360-733-2233.
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DONATIONS
AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE NEEDED
FOR WHRTF HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS BANQUET
Now through May 22nd
Awards Ceremony scheduled for May 22nd [see
below]
SILENT
AUCTION DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEER HELP
Most importantly, we need donations! Please use the contact info
below to let us know is we can pick up silent auction donations.
Volunteers are needed to:
• help with follow up calls to businesses
• picking up donations
• getting them ready for display on the day of the auction.
CONTACT INFO: Human Rights office
733-2233
or email Berns at Bportervint@attbi.com
THE AWARDS BANQUET VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Now - Help with mailings
Now - Distribution of posters for the event
May
21 and 22 - Set up for the banquet
May 22 - Clean up committee
If you would like to help in this capacity, please call the Human
Rights office 733-2233.
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3rd
Annual BELLINGHAM HUMAN RIGHTS FILM FESTIVAL
April 4 - April 10, 2003
Daily showings at 3:30, 6:00 and 9:00 pm
Guest Speakers every evening at 8pm.
Join us at the Pickford Cinema for 7 days of film presented by Whatcom
Film Association. Movies about significant human rights issues throughout
the world. Each evening there will be a guest speaker at 8:00 pm
in the iDiOM Theater, behind the Pickford Cinema. The speakers'
presentations are free and open to the public.
Films this year include:
• Palestine is Still the Issue
• Civilians Under Fire (Iraq)
• Pinochet Nunca Mas!
• Echoes from the Vietnam War
• Voices in Exile
• Globalization: For Profit or For People?
April
5 and 6 SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
A local human rights filmmaker series will run from at the Pickford
Cinema. A total of six short films will be shown over the two days
with the filmmakers in attendance for discussion afterwards. Regular
matinee ticket prices apply for this local filmmaker series.
ADMISSION
COST: $5.00 ($4.50 for WFA members) and a Festival Pass is
available at the Community Food Co-op and the Pickford Cinema for
$30 for seven screenings.
For
a complete listing of films and speakers please visit the [Whatcom
Film Association website]
LOCATION:
The Pickford Cinema
1416 Cornwall Avenue
Bellingham, WA 98225
phone: 360-738-0735
SPONSORED BY: WHRTF and many many more
local businesses.
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Leading
Diversity
April 11 - Friday , 8:30 am -5:00pm
April 12th - Saturday, 9-11 am
A Part
3 in a series on building bridges for cultural diversity
Common Ground - Coalition Building 2
Coalition Building for Diversity
Reframing politicized community issues
Participants will learn strategies for resolving controversial
issues among diverse groups, using a process that assists groups
to move from polarization to common ground. Participants will
also learn a practical model for identifying the key issues in
a conflict situation. Participants will become adept at focusing
on the essential issues when divergent opinions obscure
clear thinking.
Facilitator:
Rick Griffin
A nationally recognized trainer on leadership and diversity
Cost: $80 per session ($40 with sponsor affiliation)
(includes a light lunch)
($10 reduction if registering for more than one session, call for
group
discounts )
Location: Garden Street Family Center
Information: call 738-1196
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Women
of Color Alliance 1st Annual Conference
“A Kitchen Table Discussion On: Women, Class and Race”
April 12, 2003
Guest Speakers:
Dr. Alice Palmer, former Illinois Senator
Jeanne Givens, Coeur d’ Alene Tribe, former Idaho State Legislator
Documentary Preview:
“The Historical Impact of the “S” Word From: One Generation to
the Next…"
Plaza
Suite Hotel
409
S. Cole Road,
Boise, Idaho
208 375-7666 or 1 800-378-3608
Look for more information at: www.wocaonline.org
Registration is $30.00 for all day session.
Or register by mail: WOCA, PO Box 603, Meridian, Idaho 83680.
Join us on April 12, 2003
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2nd
Annual Community - Based Solutions for Environmental Health & Justice
Conference
April 19, 2003
- Saturday, 9 am - 5:30 pm
Seattle University School of Law Sullivan Hall (12th
& Columbia)
Seattle, Washington 98122
The
1 day conference features grassroots indigenous peoples and people
of color organizers who are addressing issues of environmental racism
and economic justice. Come listen to some of the most dynamic and
engaging organizers and activist.
Keynote Speaker:
Mililani Trask (Hawai’ian) is an indigenous Hawaiian attorney.
She was elected Kia’aina for Ka Lahui Hawai’i (Governor for the
Nations of Hawai’i). She was recently appointed as the Pacific
Basin representative on the newly established 16-member United
Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Mililani is an inspirational
and strong advocate for indigenous rights.
Workshops
Include:
· Urban Environmental Justice
· Globalization
· Indigenous Peoples and Environmental Justice
· Militarism
· Youth Organizing and Environmental Justice
· Rural & Economic Justice
· International Environmental Justice Issues
· Skills Building Workshops
Workshop Presenters Include:
Agnes Figuerou- (Puerto Rican) US Military Bombing in Puerto Rico
Bamrung Kayuta- Assembly of the Poor People's Movement in Thailand
Tanya Kim- Wilderness Inner City Leadership Development
Elmer Makua- (Klinget/Hawai’ian) Tongass Conservation Society
Connie McCloud
Rev. McKinney- Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Sharon Nakamura- Residents Against Cell Towers in Our Neighborhood
Patricia Paschal- Save Our Valley Jeff Philakham- Community Coalition
for Environmental Justice
Tarso Ramos- Western States Center
Simon Reece- Redwire Magazine Native Youth Media
Frank Reynolds- (Cheyenne/Arapaho) Native Coalition
Rebecca Saldana- United Farm Workers
Tyrus Smith- Community Coalition for Environmental Justice
Aileen Trilles- Filipino/American Coalition for Environmental Solutions
Ubon Uwa- Alternative Agricultural Network
Ray Williams- (Swinomish) Swinomish Tribal Council
Stan Williams- (Mohawk/Aniishnabe) Seeds For Survival
Coordinators:
The Community Coalition for Environmental Justice & Northwest Environmental
Justice Alliance
To register and for more info:
call: Matt or Yalonda: 206 720-0285
email: justice@ccej.org
Print registration form online at: http://www.ccej.org
Registration Conference Fee: $0-$25 Sliding Scale
Childcare Available.
Must Pre-Register by April 14th
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Heart
and Hands Awards
April 27, 2003
- Sunday, 2:00 pm
We all
know someone in our lives who goes the extra mile for others. Volunteers
of all ages make this community a special place just by lending
a hand.
All
of those nominated for the Heart and Hands Awards will be honored
at an ice cream social for volunteers, their families and friends
at Bellingham High School. Eight nominees will be selected for
$250 awards to be given to the nonprofit of their choice.
Whatcom
Volunteer Center wants your help in thanking and recognizing them
at its annual Heart and Hands Awards event. It’s a great way to
say thanks.
Sponsors
of the event are BP Cherry Point Refinery, The Bellingham Herald,
the Gannett Foundation, and Mallard Ice Cream.
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The
Second Annual May Day Community Potluck Dinner
"Breaking Bread and Building Bridges"
Thursday, May 1, 2003 - 5:30pm - 8:30pm
"Breaking
Bread and Building Bridges" is presented by the Lummi Nation
and the Ferndale Diversity Coalition at the Wex li em Community
Center on the Lummi Reservation
 Please
bring a favorite main dish, salad, or dessert to share. Beverages
and dinnerware will be provided. We will be enjoying food, friendship,
cultural sharing and games together!
This
event will include a variety of performers- representing the Coast
Salish tradition as well as latino dancers, Scottish country dancers,
hip-hop, a violin performance and an eagle from Sardis Wildlife
Center. Jewell James will be carving in preparation for the second
Healing Pole. Be sure to let your friends and students know about
this enriching opportunity!
This
event is supported by the Whatcom Human Rights Task Force, British
Petroleum, Cost Cutter Foods, and by a grant from the Whatcom Community
Foundation.
If you have any questions, please call
(360) 380-1005.
Location: Wex li em Community Center
on the Lummi Reservation
Directions:
From Interstate-5, take exit 260 (Slater Road) and follow the signs
to the Lummi Island Ferry. Travel approximately a mile past the
ferry terminal. The two carved "Frog Poles" on your left
mark the entrance to the facility. The Stommish Grounds will be
on your right.
7th
annual Whatcom Human Rights Awards Banquet
May 22, 2003 - Thursday, 5:30 pm (tentative)
The 2003 Banquet
and Awards ceremony honors people in our community who are exemplary
in their service to human rights. Special consideration is given
to nominees who are longtime grassroots activists for peace, justice,
and human rights, and who have worked for diverse human rights issues
such as race, gender, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion,
and political beliefs.
The
WHRTF has presented annual human rights awards for the past six
years. Past recipients include Joy Keenan, Larry Estrada, Cynthia
Zaferatos, the Boys & Girls Club of Ferndale, Henry Cagey, Don
Pierce, plus many others. Recipients names are displayed at Big
Rock Garden.
Read about past WHRTF awards banquets: 2002
awards, 2001
awards
Recipients of the 2003 Human Rights Awards will be announced
soon.
Keynote
speaker this year, TBA
The
Banquet will again feature great food catered, this year by
Assefe. You may know him because he does the classes at the co-op
on African Food. Asefe has a resturant in Vancouver called Nyala.
And don't forget the Silent Auction!!! Last year there
were wonderful things available.
Soon you can pick up Advance Tickets at:
• Village
Books, in Fairhaven, 1210 Eleventh Street, Bellingham WA 98225,
(360) 671-2626
• Food
Coop, 1220 N Forest, Bellingham, WA 98225, (360) 734-8158
• WHRTF Office, Bay Street Village, Bellingham, WA 98225,
(360) 733-2233
INFORMATION: (360) 733-2233
COST:
$12
in advance, $15.00 at the door
LOCATION:
Faith Lutheran Church, 2750 McLeod Road, Bellingham (off Northwest
Avenue by the freeway)
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