THE WEEKLY REPORT IS YOUR ONE STOP NEWS SHOP!
Updated for Week 7/21 to 7/28
- Updated Every Monday (I do try to update it before my Sunday Night Show, but don't always make it!)
- News focused on equity and hope
- Invites ways to get involved in local community with weekly event tab
- Features jobs, volunteer opportunities, professional trainings, and community events!
- I have a new LGBTQ+ Event Tab too! (updated once or twice a month!)
SUNDAY NIGHTS with FAYE SEIDLER
- Hosted on Facebook Live at 9:00 PM (Show is recorded, but I'm there to answer questions!)
- Features guests talking about important causes on occasion
- Average episode length is 20 minutes and includes a few important opportunities and two more in-depth stories!
- Currently looking for Feedback!
7/21 - oPENING NEWS |
Protect trans Kids |
Last Week!
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Opening News
The Quick Fix of important news!
Opening News
Politics
Healthcare
LGBTQ+ Forecast
August 7th
Important Events
Opening News
- (Link) Do not lose faith in a better world
Politics
- (Link) LTE Suggesting local property taxes backbone of communities
- (Link) Minot Women’s Network to host Community Potluck BBQ and Membership Drive August 17th at 3:00 PM at Oak Park Shelter #16 in Minot with League of Women Voters of Plum Valley and BadAss Grandmas for Democracy
Healthcare
- (Link) How to cope when your community is under attack
- And follow https://www.facebook.com/TCTYnd for resources
- (Link) Surgeon General calls for warning on social media
- (Link) Look at Firstlinks work in suicide prevention with 988 number
- (Link) Free printable flyers to your organization
- (Link) Welcome House in Bismarck offers essential community aid, but needs help
LGBTQ+ Forecast
August 7th
- Fargo - Pride Collective and Community Center Open House - 6:00 PM
- Fargo-Moorhead Pride - FM Pride - All Events Featured Below
- Fargo/Moorhead - Red River Rainbow Seniors Pride Social 5:30 PM
- Turtle Mountain - Turtle Mountain Two-Spirit Society Drag Show 6:00 PM
Important Events
- (Fargo) Chocolate For Change YWCA fundraiser (Sept 5th at 11:00 AM)
- Suicide Prevention Conference Bismarck (Sept 5th - Details)
STory One: Protect trans kids
After a year of organizing effort, the Trans Youth Emergency Project extends to North Dakota. This is a national organization that seeks to connect trans youth to support, talk about resources, and provide funding and relief for kiddos who need medical care.
They were the model I attempted to replicated in the region, without successfully finding someone to spear head it. When they moved from a southern project to a national one, I made every connection necessary to ensure they could successfully serve trans youth in this state. I cannot do this work alone and welcome the help.
They have also partnered with the NDHRC and I have the director interview from last week still up. NDHRC just opened a LGBTQ+ Summit Youth Internship and I highly encourage every youth who is interested in getting involved to apply. Beyond this there is an opportunity for trans youth to share their stories with Human Rights Watch, there is a tech opportunity to get free computers for 16+ LGBTQ+ folks, a way to feed keeps for the summer, and new about California banning outing queer youth.
Finally, an update for Safe Harbors and the mission Harbor Health Initiative has to keep queer youth as safe as possible, whatever that looks like, through harm reduction and connecting resources!
Important Links
They were the model I attempted to replicated in the region, without successfully finding someone to spear head it. When they moved from a southern project to a national one, I made every connection necessary to ensure they could successfully serve trans youth in this state. I cannot do this work alone and welcome the help.
They have also partnered with the NDHRC and I have the director interview from last week still up. NDHRC just opened a LGBTQ+ Summit Youth Internship and I highly encourage every youth who is interested in getting involved to apply. Beyond this there is an opportunity for trans youth to share their stories with Human Rights Watch, there is a tech opportunity to get free computers for 16+ LGBTQ+ folks, a way to feed keeps for the summer, and new about California banning outing queer youth.
Finally, an update for Safe Harbors and the mission Harbor Health Initiative has to keep queer youth as safe as possible, whatever that looks like, through harm reduction and connecting resources!
Important Links
- https://southernequality.org/nd/
- LGBTQ+ Youth Intern Deadline July 28th
- Tech Grant open for LGBTQ+ Individuals - Deadline July 28th
- Feed your Kid This Summer Deadline Aug 30th
- California bans forced outing of LGBTQ+ Students
- https://harborhealthinitiative.org/safe-harbors/
- (Bismarck) QSpace Community Garden All Summer (Hours/details)
STORY TWO: Last Week's Interview with NDHRC Director!
I interviewed the new Executive Director of North Dakota Human Rights Coalition, Dalton Erickson, to ask them questions like why they're the best for the job, where they came from, if they plan to do this work for a long time, and ultimately what they wanted to see accomplished in the next few years.
The emotional throughline of the interview from Dalton was summarized can best be summarized by "Everyone Together." They highlight their background in grassroot organizing, success with organizations that work with populations that experience homelessness, and the need for information and knowledge to help connect and unite us.
They see a real need for 3rd spaces, places you can exist without spending money and socialize with others to solve problems. They talk about how we need to create structure for not just non-profits and orgs to show up to the table, but to inspire resiliency and hope against insurmountable problems.
They don't align with any particular ideology, but say they focus on pragmaticism and working for change. They end the interview with a call to anyone to reach out to them if they feel inspired and want to have a conversation!
Important Links
The emotional throughline of the interview from Dalton was summarized can best be summarized by "Everyone Together." They highlight their background in grassroot organizing, success with organizations that work with populations that experience homelessness, and the need for information and knowledge to help connect and unite us.
They see a real need for 3rd spaces, places you can exist without spending money and socialize with others to solve problems. They talk about how we need to create structure for not just non-profits and orgs to show up to the table, but to inspire resiliency and hope against insurmountable problems.
They don't align with any particular ideology, but say they focus on pragmaticism and working for change. They end the interview with a call to anyone to reach out to them if they feel inspired and want to have a conversation!
Important Links
TOPICAL NEWSPolitics
New This Week
Equity
New This Week
Healthcare
New This Week
Data
New This Week
Community
Last Week in Case You Missed it |
OPPORTUNITIESEvents this Week
(notice your cool event missing? Email me and I'll add it!)
Shoutout Standing Online Compassion Fatigue Training for First Responders (Here) (Online) Several Mental Health First Aid Training July - November Monday (22nd)
Events in the future
Various Kid Safety Trainings
Leadership + Professional
New EMPLOYMENT or Volunteers
Current AWards or grants
Open Opportunities
Grants
VOLUNTEER work
State Paid Volunteering for House Testing - Great Plains Fair Housing Virtual: Digital Media Volunteer - Prairie Action Bismarck Proficient in ALC - Adult Learning Center Fargo Abortion Support - Plants for Patients Fargo Community Art Space - Parachigo Fargo Anime Convention - Anime Fargo Fargo Nerd Convention - Corecon Poll Workers - Power the Polls Youth Support - Red River Child Advocacy Center Letter Writer - Suicide Prevention Efforts Need ideas? Check in with Local:
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Social Media Event Kits
I design pictures that can be shared on social media or emailed as PDF's. I have a weekly heads up that is updated each Sunday Night and a Big Opportunity sheet that is generally updated once a month! Big Opportunities - PDF Link