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Repeating Events
First Thursdays 1pm—3pm
In the Pride Center with Pastor Kathryn, LuMin
Card Making, Beaded Identity Bracelets, Mandalas, Rock Painting and more.
Drop in, chat, and find support in both queer and spiritual identities!
Second Wednesdays 12pm—2pm
In the Pride Center with Planned Parenthood
Stop by for support, resources, and good conversations!!
Events
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The Invisible Man: Living Transgender with Unseen Disability
Lunch and Learn SessionnNate Cannon, BA, MFA, is a nationally recognized speaker and author. He trains in the areas of diversity and inclusion, as well as crisis intervention, presenting regularly to consumers and professionals about his experiences being a transgender man living with both mental illness and an unseen physical disability. He has over ten […]
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WPELRA Presents: Diversity & Inclusion – Gray Area Thinking
We’ve all heard the phrase, “diversity and inclusion”, but what does it actually mean to make a workplace or organization or even our personal lives more diverse and inclusive? How can we get beyond grouping and labeling of other humans according to the color of their skin, the religion they practice, or the country in […]
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SSP Locally-Grown Scholarship Breakfast
The Breakfast recognizes the accomplishments of student-parents who attend area colleges. The featured speaker is Kemesha Harper, Parenting Consultant at the Parenting Place and a recent graduate of Western Technical College. The Breakfast is free and RSVP is required. Child-friendly space.
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Creating a Healthier Multicultural Community Public Interactive Presentations
In conjunction with the 2020 Waking Up White Regional Community Learning Collaborative, you are invited to:nCreating a Healthier Multicultural Community Public Interactive PresentationsnSaturday, Oct. 19, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm:Unconscious Bias: Can we see our own blind spots?nSaturday, Nov. 16, 2019 from 10:00am-12:00pm: How Did We Get Here? The Hidden Impacts of Racial Disparities on the Well-being […]
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Sibshop
Chileda in partnership with DSAW is excited to present Sibshops! A Sibshop is an opportunity for brothers and sisters (age 7-12) of kids with special needs to come together and receive support from each other. Through activities, games and discussion, the youth receive support from their peers who may be experiencing similar feelings of having […]
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World Arts through K/Cultural Engagement (WAKE)
The WAKE event 2019 consists of five distinct Asian cultural workshops led by Asian cultural experts representing Chinese, Japanese, Indian, and Russian cultural backgrounds. The event is free and everyone is invited and welcome! K-12 students are encouraged to bring their writing piece and/or story projects to the event and share with the community. nTickets: […]
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Global Friendships, A Global Initiatives Week Event
Discover the world! Experience world cultures through dance, crafts, games, language and traditional attire with students from UW-L’s Office of International Education and Engagement. Kids can pick up a “passport” and have it stamped at each station! Join us for a special edition of family storytime. In celebration of Global Initiatives Week, we will be […]
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Deepavali – Festival of Lights
Cultural Heritage Association of India (CHAI) cordially invites you to celebrate Deepavali (Festival of Lights) on Sunday November 10th 2019. Authentic Indian food with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and sweets (desserts) will be served. nVENUE: Onalaska Omni Center, 255 Riders Club Rd, Onalaska, WI 54650nDATE & TIME: November 10th (Sunday) 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmnDRESS […]
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Chinese Culture and Cuisine: a Global Initiatives Week Event
Enjoy authentic samples of Chinese cuisine made by Viterbo Chinese students while watching “Flavorful Origins,” an intriguing Netflix film on Chinese culinary traditions. All are welcome! Hosted by United Nations of Viterbo student organization.
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Make Change Film: Tribal Justice
The Make Change Community Action film series is returning! The first film that will be shown this year will be called “Tribal Justice.” It re-centers the lives and complexities of indigenous peoples and because it underscores the invaluable work being done by tribal courts to embed resources and support into its systems of accountability.nFilm Synopsis: […]
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Border Politics: Documentary and Discussion
Join us at the La Crosse Public Library for a viewing of “Border Politics.” Open discussion to follow. This documentary follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he traverses the globe examining the harsh treatment of refugees by most Western democracies.
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Bishop Augustine talks about South Sudan
On November 14th Bishop Patrick Augustine will be coming to the Common Ground Campus Ministry building to talk about his work with refugees and other minorities in South Sudan.