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SUMMARY:Online - Confronting Hate: Strategies for Prevention\, Accountability & Justice
DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Register here \nFor far too long in this country\, acts of hate have harmed lives and terrorized communities. These threats have only grown more severe in recent years. \nPlease join the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division for this important and timely convening about how we can all work together to address the scourge of hate-motivated violence and discrimination. This virtual conference will include discussions about the rise of hate activity\, online hate\, the recently released 2020 hate crimes statistics\, and the role of criminal\, civil\, and community responses to acts of hate. \nFeatured speakers include Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Kristen Clarke.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-confronting-hate-strategies-for-prevention-accountability-justice/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T130000
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SUMMARY:Online - Culturally Effective Organizations Framework Learning Forum
DESCRIPTION:Culturally Effective Organizations Framework Learning Forum \nOctober 26\, 2021\, 1-4 pm \nRemote on Zoom \nCost: $45.00 per person \n• Scholarships are available! We do not want cost to be a barrier to participation! Please email Brianna Ferraro at bferraro@snhahec.org to request a scholarship. \n• Group discounts are also available! If you are registering five or more people from your organization at a time\, please email Brianna at bferraro@snhahec.org for a discount code prior to registering. \nRegister here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/culturally-effective-organizations-framework-learning-forum-tickets-161115700397 \nIn NH we value that everyone lives freely\, but that means ensuring everyone has equal opportunity to thrive. We know that organizations strive to ensure this opportunity by providing high quality services that are accessible to all in NH – yet achieving this can be challenging. Many of us have simply not had access to training about an effective approach that would turn our goals into broader success. \nThe good news is that a roadmap exists; there is a framework to provide high quality services for all called the Culturally Effective Organizations Framework\, and this framework is the roadmap. The NH Equity Collective Culturally Effective Organizations Work Group in partnership with the Southern NH AHEC Center for Cultural Effectiveness will be hosting a forum to teach organizations about the essential pathways for success. You will have the opportunity to hear from local leaders who are enjoying the benefits of being a culturally effective organization. \nYou are invited to attend this training webinar to learn about the roadmap for providing high quality services for all. This Learning Forum is especially suited to interested individuals who are interested in advancing equity within their organization. We recommend that organizations be represented by teams of 2-3 individuals who can take the information back to their organizational leadership. \nLearning Objectives \nBy the end of this learning forum participants will be able to: \n• Describe the Culturally Effective Organizations Framework and its 7 elements \n• Identify at least one strategy that helps to achieve an element \n• Identify at least one resource \n• Reflect on how to apply this framework to their own organization \n• Assess their own sphere of influence in effecting change in their organization \nLearning Outcome \n• 80% of participants will identify at least one element of the Culturally Effective Organizations Framework that they will focus on implementing / improving in their organization \n  \nContinuing Education \nCertificates of participation will be available for all professionals. \nSocial Workers \n2.75 CEUs pending approval from NASW NH. \nNurses \nSouthern New Hampshire Area Health Education Center is an approved provider with distinction of nursing continuing professional development by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit\, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. \n2.75 contact hours. Activity Number: 1404 \nPhysicians \nThe Southern NH Area Health Education Center\, accredited by the NH Medical Society\, designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. \nVISIT the Culturally Effective Organizations Work Group webpage to learn more!
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-culturally-effective-organizations-framework-learning-forum/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T140000
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SUMMARY:Online - Understanding the Background & Socio-cultural Strengths & Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the US
DESCRIPTION:Who are the Afghan Newcomers? Understanding the Background and Socio-cultural Strengths and Needs of Afghan Evacuees to the United States\n\n\n\nThis webinar is presented by Switchboard\, a one-stop resource hub for refugee service providers in the United States. Visit www.SwitchboardTA.org to learn more. \n★ What will this webinar cover?\nThis webinar will provide an overview of events leading to the displacement of Afghan newcomers to the U.S. (also known as evacuees from Afghanistan). It will also cover the social and cultural aspects that distinguish this population from other refugee groups in the United States. This foundational information will help participants be better positioned to properly support newly arrived Afghans through services that align with their socio-cultural strengths and needs. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions of a panel composed of qualified experts on the topic. \n★ Is this webinar for me?\nThis webinar will be useful for all resettlement service providers who will be working with incoming Afghan clients\, including humanitarian parolees\, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders\, and others. The webinar will also be beneficial for community members who are interested in learning about the latest developments in Afghanistan and the various intersecting struggles Afghan new arrivals may face post-resettlement\, for the purposes of easing and facilitating their transition to life in the U.S. \n★ Why Should I attend?\nAfter attending this 90-minute webinar\, you will be able to: \n• Define “Afghan newcomers” and recognize the events that have led to their displacement;\n• Name basic cultural guidelines related to “do’s” and “don’ts” when interacting with Afghan clients;\n• Name expectations and misconceptions about resettlement services in the United States that you may encounter among Afghan clients; and\n• Communicate with the Afghan newcomers more effectively using provided tips and guidelines. \n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-understanding-the-background-socio-cultural-strengths-needs-of-afghan-evacuees-to-the-us/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T133000
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SUMMARY:Online - Unaccompanied Minors: Changing the Narrative & Taking Action
DESCRIPTION:Join for a conversation on unaccompanied minors at the U.S.-Mexico border. Panelists will highlight key policies and their implications on unaccompanied children\, and provide local and national strategies that help change narrative\, create welcoming policies and programs\, and activate community members in supporting unaccompanied children. \nSpeakers: \nMario Bruzzone\, Ph.D.\, Policy Analyst\, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants\nMarisa Limón Garza\, Deputy Director\, Hope Border Institute\nJennifer Podkul\, Vice President for Policy and Advocacy\, Kids in Need of Defense\nMargaret Seiler\, Leadership Team\, Witness at the Border\nGeorge Zavala (moderator)\, Western Regional Manager\, Welcoming America \nRegister here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-unaccompanied-minors-changing-the-narrative-taking-action/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T130000
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SUMMARY:Dover - Umokuumani: Unity\, Creativity & Faith. A Celebration of African Black Immigrant Communities
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of free food and drinks\, art and music. The event will feature a dance performance\, a fashion show of African clothes\, and a showcase of community resources and immigration information. The event will also include powerful stories and artwork from the Familias Separadas project.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/dover-umokuumani-unity-creativity-faith-a-celebration-of-african-black-immigrant-communities/
LOCATION:Dover Friends Meeting House\, 141 Central Ave\, Dover\, NH\, 03820\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T190000
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SUMMARY:Online - Peace & Justice Conversations: Decarceration
DESCRIPTION:The United States incarcerates people at about six times the rates of most European countries\, at a cost of many Billions to American Taxpayers\, and with higher recitivation rates that countries who seek alternatives to incarceration. Incarceration is applied disproportionately to people of color\, while white people who commit the same crimes tend to be remanded to alternative punishments. \nJoin Anthony Harris for a discussion of mass incarceration in America\, and the work being done to challenge this paradigm. \nAnthony Harris is the Co-founder of\, Next Chapter: The B.O.S.S Initiative. The Mission of Next Chapter: The B.O.S.S Initiative is to help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully walk the path from prison to prosperity. ” We seek to help our clients live productive lives via job training\, mentorship\, life coaching\, health and wellness counseling\, stress management\, and affordable housing. Regardless of race\, color\, creed\, gender\, or religion\, we will provide community support to men and women who’ve made mistakes in life and want to change for the better. This will help increase public safety and the productivity of our neighborhoods. Anthony’s lived experience gives him an edge on the problems that plague our criminal justice system and gives him the ability to assist in decreasing the recidivism rate. Anthony is also the managing Member of Rootz Natural Hair Shop’s LLC\,\, which is run by his better half\, Shaquwanda Allen. He was also recently nominated to sit on the board of the New Hampshire ACLU! Anthony is the Former Decarceration Organizer for the American Friends Service Committee. Anthony is also on the Rights and Democracy NH’s Health and Overdose Crisis Team. His work in helping the vote drives\, filming and documenting events\, and efforts at humanitarianism\, has helped him enrich the lives of those around him. \nAbout NHPA’s bi-weekly Zoom Peace & Justice Conversation Series: 2020’s upheavals brought us to a new moment of reckoning and possibility. How do we want to live in the world? What do we value? How can we make the changes we’ve been yearning for? NH Peace Action has been engaged in working for change for decades. We’d like to bring you into these conversations about issues and options for the future. Join us! \nRSVP HERE\n\nThere is no charge to attend\, but your contributions in any amount are greatly appreciated: https://nhpeaceaction.org/donate/
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-peace-justice-conversations-decarceration/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T133000
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SUMMARY:MLK Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:40th Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Community Celebration\non Zoom and on Manchester Public Television (MPTS)\, Channel 16. Find the Zoom link at mlknh.org.\nThis event is free and open to the public. All are welcome.\nSpecial guest Tj Wheeler is a jazz\, blues and roots-related concert festival musician and educator.\nMusical selections by the Manchester High School West Jazz Band. And we are proud to welcome back the Greater Manchester Area Choir with Director James McKim.\nShared reading from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s sermon “Loving your Enemies”\ndelivered at Dexter Avenue Baptist church (November 17\, 1957).\nThe Martin Luther King Coalition is comprised of organizations that reflect the teachings\, beliefs\, and principles of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\nThrough its Representative\, each of our Member Organizations contribute time\, money\, services\, or locations\, all of which make possible the Coalition’s presentation of the Annual Martin Luther King Day Community Celebration\, the prestigious Martin Luther King Award\, and the Lionel Washington Johnson Youth Awards for the winners of the Martin Luther King Arts & Writing Contest.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/mlk-celebration-2022/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220117T150000
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SUMMARY:2022 MLK Jr. Coalition Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:40th Annual Martin Luther King\, Jr. Day Community Celebration\nVirtual Program: Monday\, January 17\, 2022: 1:30 pm-3:00 pm \nThe MLK Jr. Coalition is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting: \nTopic: MLK Jr. 40th Annual Community Celebration\nTime: Jan 17\, 2022 01:30 PM Eastern Time \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83815992942?pwd=MjlyUW1CR05MZGcxc043K1pHMzJldz09 \nMeeting ID: 838 1599 2942\nPasscode: 267996 \nImmediately following the program\, join the live Zoom discussion \nMPTS: Please check the website www.manchestertv.org for broadcast times. This program will appear on Channel 16. \n“Love Not Hate”\nFree to the Public – All are Welcome\nMusic by the Manchester High School West Jazz Band Directed by: Rebecca Berger \nMusic by the MLK Jr. Choir: Directed by James McKim \nSpecial Guest: TJ Wheeler \nCommunity shared reading of excerpts of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s 1957 sermon “Loving Your Enemies” \n2022 MLK Award Winner\nSEBASTIAN FUENTES – VICE-CHAIR OF THE NH DEMOCRATIC LATINO CAUCUS AND ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE NH PROGRESSIVE COALITION\n2022 Lionel Washington Johnson Youth Awards\n1ST PLACE-ARIANA METZGER- GRADE 6-NEWINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL\n2ND PLACE-DREW VERWEIJ- GRADE 6-BARRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL\n2ND PLACE-MARK STAPLETON- GRADE 6-AUBURN VILLAGE SCHOOL \nMLKNH.org
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/2022-mlk-jr-coalition-community-celebration/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220111T144021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T144214Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar - Immigration Advocates Network: How to Support Citizenship in Your Community
DESCRIPTION:As the number of immigrants coming into the US increases\, it can be a challenge for community leaders to help immigrants navigate the path to immigration legal status or citizenship. \nDuring this webinar\, Welcoming America partners at the Immigration Advocates Network (IAN) will share the tools and resources they have created to increase access to justice for low-income immigrants. \nIn addition\, you will hear from a Welcoming Network member\, the City of Jersey City\, NJ\, who will share how they have successfully used the IAN’s Citizenshipworks Project to support local immigrants who are going through the citizenship process and how you can do the same. \nWhether you are part of a local government\, rural community\, or nonprofit organization\, you will want to hear about how IAN can help you build a program that provides legal and technological resources to promote citizenship in your community. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/webinar-immigration-advocates-network-how-to-support-citizenship-in-your-community/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T143000
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SUMMARY:Manchester - Love from the Walls: Free Them All
DESCRIPTION:Love transcends walls\, bars and cages. Hold the date for a community art action to share messages of love\, solidarity and resilience.\n\nJoin AFSC-NH for “Love From The Walls” a community action to celebrate Valentine’s Day and the people we love as part of our Free Them All campaign\, calling for a future without incarceration. A future supported by systems that promote healing\, not punitive\, justice.\n\nWe invite you to call in or write messages of love\, faith and resilience to your family\, friends and loved ones who are or have been incarcerated at Valley Street Jail or elsewhere. Tell us who you are and who the message is for by Wednesday 2/9.\nWe will share these messages during the community action which will be held in person at the corner of Valley St. & Willow St. in Manchester and livestreamed on Facebook.\n\nAll are welcome!\nYou can call or text your message by contacting: Ophelia Burnett – 603-268-1178\nYou can write a message by emailing us at afscnh@afsc.org or filling out this form – https://forms.gle/kQ9EFwmbPxZYobka9\n#FreeThemAll\nwww.AFSC.org/FreeThemAll
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-love-from-the-walls-free-them-all/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220215T153000
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CREATED:20220207T181028Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Black History Month with NH Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Join New England Regional Administrator Mike Vlacich and NH District Director Amy Bassett along with Tuesday Belanger of ‘Tuesday Talks’ for a webinar to celebrate National Black History Month. \nMeet 3 local business owners and community leaders to gain insight\, fresh perspectives\, conversation\, and learn ways to engage and connect with community programs and local minority-owned businesses. \nREGISTER HERE \nKeynote Speaker: Rev. Robert Thompson \nRev. Robert Thompson\, board president of the Black Heritage Trail of NH which promotes awareness and appreciation of African American history and life to build more inclusive communities today. Robert has been in ministry for over 30 years in various locations including Exeter Phillips Academy. He has helped open several churches around the state with success and ease. \nPathways for Healing\, Kile Adumene \nKile Adumene is a community organizer and works as a consultant with the State of NH. Kile helped create an initiative called Pathways for Healing\, which connects residents in Manchester from diverse and marginalized groups with services. Growing up in Nigeria her natural instinct is to listen and connect people. She helped found and continues to facilitate the Manchester\, NH Community Action Coalition for people of color\, immigrants\, and others to come together to address their needs and have a voice in community and civic matters. \nCommunity Loan Fund\, Zachery Palmer \nThe audience will hear from Zachery Palmer about resources available to minority business owners and a new program created and rolled out from the NH Community Loan Fund. The Community-Driven Economic Empowerment (C-DEE) and Manchester NAACP pilot program’s goal is to bring people of color together as a community to create a more resilient local economy in Greater Manchester\, NH area. \nCayena Capital Mgmt & Cayena Econlab\, Elizabeth Salas Evans \nElizabeth Salas Evans\, President/CCO for Cayena Capital Management LLC and President/Manager for Cayena Econ Lab LLC provides financial literacy webinars\, workshops\, issues policy statements\, and consulting in perpetuity. She’s held global engagements as a U.S. Ambassador to the Transparency Taskforce a not for-profit located in the United Kingdom that strives to eliminate corruption\, fraud\, and manipulation from global financial markets. Liz was honored as the 2020 Outstanding Women in Business Award from NH Business Review. \nInstitute of Skin Science\, Sharicka Washington \nSharicka Washington is a small business owner from the NH seacoast. Her company\, Institute of Skin Science is a private school for esthetics located in Stratham. As an educator\, licensed esthetician and makeup artist\, Sharicka is fortunate enough to spend her time empowering people of all backgrounds through education\, career development or by simply helping someone look their best & feel confident in their own skin. \nSafetyNet Solutions\, Jeffrey Hall \nJeff Hall is the President/Owner of SafetyNet Solutions\, Inc. in Salem\, NH. He has successfully navigated within federal government contracting in the healthcare and services industries. Jeffrey is a disabled veteran who proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy. He is very involved in many community organizations including the Elks\, American Legion\, Merrimack Valley Food Bank\, and he is a SCORE mentor.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/celebrating-black-history-month-with-nh-small-businesses/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220211T163659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220211T163836Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Advocacy Training
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to make change in the Granite State with the Stay Work Play Advocacy Network! This training will provide an overview of the NH state legislature and how a bill becomes a law\, and when advocacy is most needed within the process. You’ll then learn how to effectively craft your advocacy message and use it to advocate in different ways\, such as calling your legislator\, testifying at a public hearing\, or writing a Letter to the Editor. \nRegister Here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/advocacy-training/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220201T155054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T155054Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester - Let's Talk Dream Jobs
DESCRIPTION:Join MCAC on Saturday\, February 19\, 2022 at the Millyard Museum for a community skill share event. Join BIPOC\, Immigrant\, Queer youth and adults to connect with community members from diverse professional backgrounds to learn how to build the skills and gain the experiential knowledge needed to succeed and secure professional dreams and goals. \nRegister here \nMCAC is hosting an informal career day event for underserved populations in Manchester. This event will endeavor to aid youth and young adults in starting conversations about their dream jobs with other BIPOC/queer/marginalized professionals. We want our community to have the ability to start a conversation about the basic steps it takes to secure a career. Many of us have experienced difficulties and bigotry in our journey to secure a livable wage and achieve a sense of self from our jobs. Many of us come from different countries and had issues with financial and language barriers\, many of us were told we couldn’t do what we are doing\, many of us were never handed the opportunities to have conversations about the futures we wanted for ourselves. We will secure these opportunities and conversations for our youth and young adults.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-lets-talk-dream-jobs/
LOCATION:Millyard Museum\, 200 Bedford St\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220301
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SUMMARY:Online - Covering U.S. Law Basics with Afghan Arrivals
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to refugee resettlement? Are you working with Afghan arrivals? Are you unsure how to discuss U.S. laws during Cultural Orientation? If you answered yes to at least two of the questions\, CORE’s next webinar is for you. \nCovering U.S. Law Basics with Afghan Arrivals is a 45-minute webinar scheduled for February 28 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. In this session\, you will gain tips and strategies on how to navigate conversations around basic rights and responsibilities\, including child protection and personal safety. \nRegister for 10 a.m. EST \nRegister for 2 p.m. EST
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-covering-u-s-law-basics-with-afghan-arrivals/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220301T180000
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CREATED:20220301T153447Z
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SUMMARY:Somersworth - Candlelight Vigil for the People of Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:Candlelight Vigil for Ukraine: Tuesday\, March 1st -5:30pm at Citizens Place in Somersworth. Stand in solidarity and prayer with our brothers and sisters in Ukraine and as we pray for peace. Please spread the word and invite everyone you know. Parking is available on the street and at the shopping plaza beside the Somersworth Post Office and City Hall.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/somersworth-candlelight-vigil-for-the-people-of-ukraine/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220301T154300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T154300Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Listening Session: USCIS Processing Times
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a listening session on Wednesday\, March 2\, 2022\, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Eastern. The listening session is for stakeholders to provide feedback on the way we communicate processing times. While we are actively looking for ways to reduce processing times\, the focus of the listening session will be solely on the way processing times are displayed on our website. USCIS is committed to public engagement\, and sessions such as these provide us with valuable feedback as we work to improve our programs. \nTopics of interest and questions for consideration: We would appreciate feedback on the following topics: \n\nFeedback on the current Processing Times Webpage\nFeedback on related Processing Times Webpages\, such as the additional information the Case Processing Times Webpage and the Historical Processing Times Webpage\nSuggestions for improving how we communicate processing times\nGeneral feedback\n\nTo Register: \n\nVisit our registration page.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-listening-session-uscis-processing-times/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220222T224513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T224513Z
UID:7094-1646398800-1646398800@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Higher Education and Afghan Newcomers
DESCRIPTION:Keeping the Promise: Higher Education and Afghan Newcomers\n\n\n\nJoin the U.S. Department of Education on Friday\, March 4\, 2022\, at 1 pm for a conversation about how the higher education community can support Afghan newcomers and other refugee groups. \nOur nation’s institutions and systems of higher education serve our communities in many capacities: as education and training leaders\, as connectors and conveners\, as housing providers\, and much more. Higher education plays a vital role in shaping our country and increases opportunities for upward and social mobility. \nThis webinar will explore how higher education partners can extend their services to Afghan evacuees and refugees more broadly and support their successful transition into our country and respective communities. We will learn how our institutions and systems are rising to the occasion and providing an array of supports and opportunities to Afghan evacuees\, such as school supplies for children\, housing\, workforce development\, translation services\, etc. Finally\, we will also discuss how our education system can support them in pursuing new skills and credentials.   \nGuests include: \n\nDiya Abdo\, Every Campus A Refuge and Guilford College\nShelly Calabrese and Ali Schaeffing\, Russell Sage College\nJennifer Fish\, Old Dominion University\nPatty Perillo\, University of Maryland\nPresident DeRionne Pollard and Anthony Ruiz\, Nevada State College\nNancy Zimpher\, National Association of System Heads\n\nRegister HERE.  \nFor questions about this event\, please write to KeepingthePromise@ed.gov.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-higher-education-and-afghan-newcomers/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220215T150535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T150535Z
UID:7085-1646740800-1646740800@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - International Women’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:2022 International Women’s Day Celebration Registration\n\n\nPlease join IINE for the online presentation\nTuesday\, March 8\, 2022\, at noon \nRegister here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-international-womens-day-celebration/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T133000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220301T154046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T154434Z
UID:7110-1646742600-1646746200@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - USCIS Listening Session: Immigration Protection for Stateless Individuals Living in the United States
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites you to participate in a listening session on Tuesday\, March 8\, 2022\, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern. The listening session is for stakeholders to provide individual feedback on immigration protection for stateless individuals living in the Unites States. This engagement is part of the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s commitment\, announced on Dec. 15\, 2021\, to enhance protections for stateless individuals in the United States. USCIS is committed to public engagement\, and listening sessions like this one provide valuable feedback as we work to improve our programs. \nTopics of interest and questions for consideration: USCIS is interested in any feedback regarding immigration protections for stateless people living in the United States\, including the following topics: \n1. Terms and Definitions \n\nThe 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees define a stateless person as “a person who is not considered as a national by any state under the operation of its laws.” USCIS is considering whether to adopt this definition or a modified version of it for immigration purposes.\nWhat country or term should be used in the country of birth or country of nationality fields for a stateless person seeking documents such as Employment Authorization Documents\, Lawful Permanent Resident Cards\, I-94 cards\, and Certificates of Naturalization and Citizenship?\n\n2. Protections \n\nUSCIS is working to understand the primary challenges of stateless people living in the United States today.\nWithout congressional action\, USCIS does not have the legal authority to create an immigration status or path to naturalization for individuals based solely on statelessness\, but we are considering what existing immigration protections stateless individuals might be eligible for and benefit from\, and how to maximize their access to such protections.\n\n3. Evidentiary Issues and Determination Process \n\nWhat should USCIS consider in developing a process for determining whether an individual is considered stateless for immigration purposes? (For example\, a process could be primarily paper-based or involve an interview in some or all cases.)\nWhat types of evidence would be useful in determining whether an individual is stateless?\nHow easy or difficult would it be for stateless people to obtain such evidence?\nWhat else should USCIS consider about the types of evidence that would be useful for determining whether an individual is stateless?\n\nTo Register: \n\nVisit our registration page.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-uscis-listening-session-immigration-protection-for-stateless-individuals-living-in-the-united-states/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220223T214508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220223T214508Z
UID:7103-1646830800-1646830800@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - The Future for Afghan Allies Fleeing the Taliban
DESCRIPTION:Six months after the withdrawal of U.S. and NATO military forces from Afghanistan — and the country’s subsequent fall to the Taliban — an estimated 200\,000 Afghans who helped the U.S. remain in the country\, fearing for their lives. At the same time\, the more than 100\,000 Afghans able to be evacuated to the United States have only temporary status; they need ways to stay permanently. \nIn this webcast\, you’ll discover how Cornell University and its partners have helped Afghans at risk\, what remains to be done\, and how you can help. Advocates and immigration policy experts from No One Left Behind\, Human Rights First\, and the Immigrant Advocates Response Collaborative will discuss how they’re working to ensure the rights and safety of Afghans fleeing persecution under the Taliban. \nWHAT YOU’LL LEARN \n\n\nHow Afghans were evacuated to the United States\nThe humanitarian parole process for people still at risk in Afghanistan\nAsylum and other options for Afghans in the United States\nWhat remains to be done\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-the-future-for-afghan-allies-fleeing-the-taliban/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220329T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220331T162159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T162159Z
UID:7131-1648578600-1648578600@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Ukraine in Context: A Virtual Presentation by Dr. Jennifer Dickenson
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jennifer Dickinson has been doing linguistic and economic anthropology research in Ukraine for 30 years. In this live Zoom presentation\, she will offer some background for those unfamiliar with Ukraine and provide context for the Russian-Ukrainian War. She will also allow plenty of time for questions and updates following fast-moving events in the region. This event is free. Register here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-ukraine-in-context-a-virtual-presentation-by-dr-jennifer-dickenson/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220401T093000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220331T164341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T164341Z
UID:7145-1648800000-1648805400@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Manchester - The Paradox of Education for Black and Brown Children
DESCRIPTION:Black Heritage Trail of NH presents: \n \nJoin this breakfast panel with keynote speaker Dr Eddie S. Glaude\, Jr. Together we’ll examine the “paradox of education”\, what that paradox means to Black and Brown children\, and how educators can become agents for societal change. \nPanel includes local leaders and scholars on race\, equity\, and education. Breakfast food will be provided. \nRead more here \nRegister Here \nRegister by March 28\, 2022.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-the-paradox-of-education-for-black-and-brown-children/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220403T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220331T161856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T161856Z
UID:7128-1648994400-1648994400@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Peterborough - Unframing the Narrative
DESCRIPTION:Two writers of color\, Dr. Thawra Yousif and Letta Neely\, read their work and discuss connections between their Afro-Iraqi and African-American worlds\, centering their conversation around resilience\, family\, and stratagems of disenfranchisement that have affected them both. Afterward\, playwright Amy Merrill and Letta Neely will discuss the collective work being done by women from the Middle East and the U.S. via Her Story Is: Women Building Bridges through the Arts.  \nRegister here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/peterborough-unframing-the-narrative/
LOCATION:Mariposa Museum and World Culture Center\, 26 Main St\, Peterborough\, NH\, 03458\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220331T155934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T155934Z
UID:7118-1649685600-1649689200@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Inclusive Economies for All: Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment Faced by Immigrants and Refugees
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar to learn about state-level innovative workforce development efforts that support the inclusion of internationally educated immigrants and refugees in the local workforce. \nImmigrants and refugees and other displaced people who arrive in the United States with international education and qualifications often confront barriers in the U.S. that prevent them from securing employment at a level commensurate with their international experience. Despite their multilingual skills\, cross-cultural competencies\, and years of experience in their fields\, there are approximately 2 million college-educated immigrants and refugees who are underemployed or unemployed; of this group\, 60 percent hold international credentials. \nDuring this session\, you will hear from subject-matter experts and policymakers on steps state officials can take to reduce systemic barriers to occupational licensure for internationally educated immigrants and refugees. \nRegister here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-inclusive-economies-for-all-tackling-systemic-barriers-to-employment-faced-by-immigrants-and-refugees/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T131500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220406T143307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T143536Z
UID:7154-1649853000-1649855700@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Arab American Heritage Webinar
DESCRIPTION:RSVP to this free webinar by emailing ddefilipps@sjhnh.org
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-arab-american-heritage-month/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220331T160531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T160531Z
UID:7122-1651165200-1651176000@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Concord - New Americans Got Talent
DESCRIPTION:Support New American Youth in our community! \nTHURSDAY\, APRIL 28\, 2022 \n5:00 PM – 8:00 PM \nBank of NH Stage \nGuest Speakers + Talent Show performed by New American youth. \nRSVP here
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/concord-new-americans-got-talent/
LOCATION:Bank of NH Stage\, 16 S Main St\, Concord\, NH\, 03301\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220419T220306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T220306Z
UID:7198-1651509000-1651509000@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Manchester - May Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Every year for more than a century\, workers across the world have gathered for International Workers Day\, also known as May Day.\nThis year in NH\, a coalition of immigrants and workers’ rights organizations and supporters are planning a May Day event at the Manchester City Hall.\n\nSee full event details here: https://www.facebook.com/events/291799989809299/?ref=newsfeed
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-may-day-event/
LOCATION:Manchester City Hall\, 1 City Hall Plaza\, Manchester\, NH\, 03101\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220513T190758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220513T202519Z
UID:7219-1652522400-1652540400@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Manchester - Art & Plant Extravaganza
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URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/manchester-art-plant-extravaganza/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220517T124502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T124849Z
UID:7227-1652961600-1652964300@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Title 42 and the State of Asylum in the US
DESCRIPTION:The Biden administration’s plans to end Title 42—the border policy that has allowed the U.S. government to turn migrants away since the start of the pandemic—has been complicated by ongoing litigation. \nJoin experts from the American Immigration Council and Human Rights First for a webinar on Title 42 and the current state of the U.S. asylum system. \nRegister Now \nThe discussion will cover: \n\nThe latest developments in the fight to end Title 42.\nHow Title 42 has played out at the border.\nImplications of the court decision to temporarily block President Biden’s termination.\nA Q&A with the panel of experts.\n\nSpace is limited — register today
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-title-42-and-the-state-of-asylum-in-the-us/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T115859
CREATED:20220517T132040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T132159Z
UID:7233-1652979600-1652979600@welcomingnh.org
SUMMARY:Online - Webinar on the International Institute of New England’s ongoing work to resettle Afghans\, migrants\, and refugees
DESCRIPTION:A virtual Town Hall Webinar on the International Institute of New England’s ongoing work to resettle Afghans\, migrants\, and refugees in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. \nRegister to attend \nDuring this webinar\, IINE leadership and staff will provide an update on our resettlement programming\, the extraordinary efforts of staff and volunteers to resettle over 500 Afghans\, our ongoing work to support Haitian individuals and families\, ways we are preparing to serve Ukrainian refugees\, and our plans to develop a Community Sponsor model of engagement and resettlement support. An IINE staff and client panel will talk about first-hand experiences and answer questions.
URL:https://welcomingnh.org/event/online-webinar-on-the-international-institute-of-new-englands-ongoing-work-to-resettle-afghans-migrants-and-refugees/
LOCATION:NH\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
ORGANIZER;CN="International Institute of New England":MAILTO:esears@iine.org
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