Want to Understand
White Privilege?
This training is one of the best...."life-changing"
"Understanding White Privilege: a key to cultural competence"
Living and working cooperatively in a diverse workplace or community demands an understanding of how we have been taught to see and relate to one another across Race. This session provides the framework for understanding White Privilege and our relationship to it. Participants report coming away with a deeper understanding of how to see and know what white privilege is. Presenters Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown work with higher education, nonprofit and public service agencies to build the foundation for more effective and equitable workplaces.
Monday June 4, 5:30-9:00pm
Call or email Carl Crawford to register c.crawford@lsc.edu 733-7678.
Lake Superior College - Room location: available upon registration
Presenters: Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown
A donation of food goods or money in support of the food shelf will be accepted but not required.
White Privilege?
This training is one of the best...."life-changing"
"Understanding White Privilege: a key to cultural competence"
Living and working cooperatively in a diverse workplace or community demands an understanding of how we have been taught to see and relate to one another across Race. This session provides the framework for understanding White Privilege and our relationship to it. Participants report coming away with a deeper understanding of how to see and know what white privilege is. Presenters Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown work with higher education, nonprofit and public service agencies to build the foundation for more effective and equitable workplaces.
Monday June 4, 5:30-9:00pm
Call or email Carl Crawford to register c.crawford@lsc.edu 733-7678.
Lake Superior College - Room location: available upon registration
Presenters: Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown
A donation of food goods or money in support of the food shelf will be accepted but not required.
House of Representative and Senate Voter Forum
Thursday, September 20, 2012
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, MN
The following forum was recorded in its entirety and is the property of the League of Women Voters Duluth.
PRESS RELEASE - For Immediate Release
League of Women Voters
Contact: Anita Gille - 218-428-7232 anitagille@gmail.com
September 10, 2012
Duluth, MN - The League of Women Voters Duluth (LWV Duluth) announces State Senate & House of Representative Candidates Tom Bakk, Jennifer Havlick, Roger Reinert, Mary Murphy, Keith MacDonald, Tom Huntley and Theresa Bower will be attending an upcoming Candidate Forum,
7:00 pm, Thursday, September 20, The College of St Scholastica, Science Building Auditorium,1200 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, with free parking near the building. LWV Duluth is awaiting reply from candidate Tyler Verry.
The candidates from District 7B House race will be asked to attend a separate forum in October to allow all write-in candidates to attend the forum.
To ensure non-partisanship, LWV Duluth will hold a forum only if candidates are represented from both political parties. The format for the evening consists of a series of questions posed to each candidate some of which have been prepared prior to the forum and others which will be provided by the audience that evening. The public may also submit questions up to a day prior to the forum. Call 724-0132 to leave a question on voicemail.
LWV Board Member, Anita Gille, commented: "The League forums are a non-partisan format to encourage participation from all candidates. They offer the public an excellent opportunity to make informed decisions on election day”. The forum will be recorded in its entirety and available for viewing on-line after the forum at www.lwvduluth.org.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy. The forum is being co-hosted by the Alworth Center for Peace & Justice at the College of St. Scholastica. For more information, visit lwvduluth.org or contact Anita Gille at anitagille@gmail.com, 428-7232.
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Want to Understand
White Privilege? This training is one of the best...."life-changing" "Understanding White Privilege: a key to cultural competence" Living and working cooperatively in a diverse workplace or community demands an understanding of how we have been taught to see and relate to one another across Race. This session provides the framework for understanding White Privilege and our relationship to it. Participants report coming away with a deeper understanding of how to see and know what white privilege is. Presenters Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown work with higher education, nonprofit and public service agencies to build the foundation for more effective and equitable workplaces. Monday June 4, 5:30-9:00pm Call or email Carl Crawford to register c.crawford@lsc.edu 733-7678. Lake Superior College - Room location: available upon registration Presenters: Nam Provost and Kevin Skwira-Brown A donation of food goods or money in support of the food shelf will be accepted but not required. |
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THE UNFAIR CAMPAIGN AND THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS DULUTH
The Unfair Campaign encourages community dialogue and discussion to look at causes and solutions of racism in our community. For more information about the Campaign, you can visit its website at: www.unfaircampaign.org.
Our local League will host a meeting for League members to promote dialogue and understanding regarding racism and white privilege. A specific date, time and location will be sent to you via the League list serve, our newsletter and our website. Please watch for the details of this meeting, so you can be a part of this important discussion. For more information call the League office at 724-0132.
The Unfair Campaign is sponsoring a number of events during Febuary and March to promote community dialogue and discussion.
The Unfair Campaign encourages community dialogue and discussion to look at causes and solutions of racism in our community. For more information about the Campaign, you can visit its website at: www.unfaircampaign.org.
Our local League will host a meeting for League members to promote dialogue and understanding regarding racism and white privilege. A specific date, time and location will be sent to you via the League list serve, our newsletter and our website. Please watch for the details of this meeting, so you can be a part of this important discussion. For more information call the League office at 724-0132.
The Unfair Campaign is sponsoring a number of events during Febuary and March to promote community dialogue and discussion.
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About Recorded Voter Forums
The following voter forums have been recorded in their entirety and made available as a service to the public. These non-partisan forums give voters the opportunity to hear candidates discuss important issues face-to-face. All forums are free and open to the public.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and
influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwvduluth.org or contact Anita Gille at anitagille@gmail.com - 218-428-7232.
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government and
influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, visit www.lwvduluth.org or contact Anita Gille at anitagille@gmail.com - 218-428-7232.
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Living Downstream Documentary
Living Downstream Documentary
Co sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth and Clean Water Action
Thursday, January 19 from 6:30-8:30pm
EPA Water Quality Lab
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Co sponsored by the League of Women Voters Duluth and Clean Water Action
Thursday, January 19 from 6:30-8:30pm
EPA Water Quality Lab
6201 Congdon Blvd.
Candidate Forum and Moderator Training Workshop
Candidate Forum and Moderator Training Workshop, Saturday, August 13, 2011, LWV Offices, St. Paul
As we gear up for the 2011 election season, let’s review the basics of candidate forums/debates, League of Women Voters style. Are you new to Voter Services? Here’s the place to learn the ropes. Been around awhile? Share your Voter Service experience to help others avoid problems, as well as refresh your memory of the ins and outs of hosting forums. Thinking you might like to moderate a forum? Here’s the place to gain knowledge and confidence.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Introductions
9:20 a.m. Candidate Forum Training
11:45 a.m. Lunch and informal discussion (bring your own bag lunch OR order a box lunch for $12.00 by the Wednesday before the workshop.)
12:15 p.m. Moderator Training & Certification
3:00 p.m. Wrap-up
Candidate Forum training will review the non-partisan policy, effective procedures, and various aspects of forum organization and sponsorship including: invitations to candidates, criteria for inclusion, location arrangements, greeters, timers, question screeners, etc. Intensive moderator training will follow for new and continuing moderators.
More information can be found on the League of Women Voters Minnesota website: http://www.lwvmn.org/moderatortrainingaug13weeblylink_new_window
As we gear up for the 2011 election season, let’s review the basics of candidate forums/debates, League of Women Voters style. Are you new to Voter Services? Here’s the place to learn the ropes. Been around awhile? Share your Voter Service experience to help others avoid problems, as well as refresh your memory of the ins and outs of hosting forums. Thinking you might like to moderate a forum? Here’s the place to gain knowledge and confidence.
AGENDA
9:00 a.m. Introductions
9:20 a.m. Candidate Forum Training
11:45 a.m. Lunch and informal discussion (bring your own bag lunch OR order a box lunch for $12.00 by the Wednesday before the workshop.)
12:15 p.m. Moderator Training & Certification
3:00 p.m. Wrap-up
Candidate Forum training will review the non-partisan policy, effective procedures, and various aspects of forum organization and sponsorship including: invitations to candidates, criteria for inclusion, location arrangements, greeters, timers, question screeners, etc. Intensive moderator training will follow for new and continuing moderators.
More information can be found on the League of Women Voters Minnesota website: http://www.lwvmn.org/moderatortrainingaug13weeblylink_new_window
Duluth Education Equity Gathering on August 19th from 5:00 to 8:30 at Lake Superior College Intercultural
Center (2101 Trinity Rd). Food and child care will be provided. Pre-register by calling 218-940-3500 or emailing brassplannningteam@gmail.com, to allow planners to get a count for the food. The evenings agenda is below.
The event is presented by BRASS, a group that aims to engage our communities in collaborative efforts to spur greater prosperity in our
region through racial equity. LWV-Duluth is supporting this event.
Agenda:
Duluth Education Equity Gathering August, 19th 2011 from 5-8:30pm Lake Superior College Intercultural Center, 2101 Trinity Rd., Duluth, MN 55811
218-733-7600
Center (2101 Trinity Rd). Food and child care will be provided. Pre-register by calling 218-940-3500 or emailing brassplannningteam@gmail.com, to allow planners to get a count for the food. The evenings agenda is below.
The event is presented by BRASS, a group that aims to engage our communities in collaborative efforts to spur greater prosperity in our
region through racial equity. LWV-Duluth is supporting this event.
Agenda:
Duluth Education Equity Gathering August, 19th 2011 from 5-8:30pm Lake Superior College Intercultural Center, 2101 Trinity Rd., Duluth, MN 55811
218-733-7600
Past events
Perennial Plant and Book Sale
Saturday, June 4, 9:30-1:00 PM, Mt. Royal Find Foods
Parking Lot at Woodland Ave. and St. Marie St. in Duluth
Many rare finds and
many bargains---- there's going to be something for everyone!! The weather is
supposed to be nice, so come check it out and find a real treasure you can enjoy
for a long time.
Saturday, June 4, 9:30-1:00 PM, Mt. Royal Find Foods
Parking Lot at Woodland Ave. and St. Marie St. in Duluth
Many rare finds and
many bargains---- there's going to be something for everyone!! The weather is
supposed to be nice, so come check it out and find a real treasure you can enjoy
for a long time.
League of Women Voters Annual Meeting
PLEASE JOIN US!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011 Duluth Woman’s Club, 2400 E. Superior St., 5:30 Social hour with wine and silent auction6:30 Dinner, 7:30 Guest Speaker, Melanie Ford; $20 per person
Melanie Ford will speak about the League of Women Voters Global Democracy Program and its liaison with the U.S. State Department’s Legislative Fellows Program. Join us to hear about her experiences in Colombia, see photos, and learn more about democracy and women’s leadership
in Colombia.
RSVP by Friday, May 6 to:
Gail Schoenfelder
Gail4duluth@gmail.com
218-310-8678
The League of Women Voters offers opportunities for personal growth, community involvement, and new friendships.