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12/02/2011
Two Spirit expert and activist Wesley K. Thomas, Ph.D.
Join Us!Saturday, December 17th 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street Rapid City, SD ( Google Map)
The ACLU of South Dakota is pleased to welcome the nation's leading expert in American Indian sexuality studies, Wesley K. Thomas, Ph.D., for a discussion about Two Spirits on Saturday, December 17th, in Rapid City.
Dr. Thomas is renowned for his research on American Indian studies, especially in terms of sexual identity. Two Spirits is a term describing the traditional role of LGBT tribal people, and Wesley, who identifies as Two Spirit, teaches and consults on gender and sexuality issues nationwide. ACLU staff will also discuss upcoming legislation regarding LGBT equality and anti-bullying.
Dr. Thomas is featured in the documentary film, Two Spirits, which will be shown prior to Thomas' presentation. Food and beverage will be available buffet-style during the event. The film, food, and discussion are FREE. We ask all attendees to bring non-perishable food/personal care items or 0-18 youth toys/clothing to donate to area charities in honor of the giving season. Attendees who bring donations will be entered into one of several drawings to win a copy of the "Two Spirits" DVD.
We hope you will join us for this lively discussion on December 17th.
About the Speaker
Wesley K. Thomas, an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation, is an independent scholar, researcher and consultant. He is an instructor at Navajo Technical College in New Mexico. He previously served as department chair of the Center for Dine Studies at Dine College in Arizona from 2009-2010. Also during this period he participated in the Educational Policy Fellowship Program at Teacher's College at Columbia University in New York City. From 2006 to 2009 he served as Academic Dean at Dine College. Prior, he taught for five years at Indiana University-Bloomington, in the departments of anthropology, gender studies and international studies. In addition, he was the founding director of Indiana University's First Nations Educational and Cultural Center. He was also an assistant professor from 1999 to 2001 at Idaho State University-Pocatello, in the departments of anthropology, American Indian studies and women's studies. He obtained his Ph.D. in cultural anthropology at the University of Washington-Seattle.
About the Film
"Two Spirits" interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her transgender son with a revealing look at a time when many Native cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders, or Two Spirits.
11/02/2011
ACLU "Two Spirits" event to feature film, food, and panel discussion FREE
What: "Two Spirits" film screening and panel discussion
Who: In honor of November's Native American Heritage Month and Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20.
Where: USD School of Law Courtroom, 414 E. Clark Street in Vermillion (visit www.usd.edu/law for directions)
When: Thursday, Nov. 17, from 6-8:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE
The film "Two Spirits" interweaves the tragic story of a mother's loss of her transgender son with a revealing look at a time when many Native cultures held places of honor for people of integrated genders, or Two Spirits. A selection of food and refreshment will be offered to attendees at this FREE event. The film screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring area Two Spirits who will talk about their experiences, the effects of LGBT violence in our region, and techniques for promoting awareness and acceptance for all South Dakotans.
Please Click Here to view the Event Flyer for further details.
Screening Presented by the USD OUTLaws, NALSA & the ACLU of South Dakota
CLick Here for more informaion about Native American Heritage Month
Click Here for more information about Transgender Day of Rememberance
For more information, please contact Taté Walker, communications director of the ACLU of South Dakota at (606) 332-2508 or (646) 421-9387 or email twalker@aclu.org.
09/28/2011
Town hall meeting to discuss LGBT hate crime prevention
SIOUX FALLS - The ACLU of South Dakota is excited to announce a special town hall meeting with U.S. Attorney Brendan V. Johnson discussing issues important LGBT communities and supporters, including hate crime prevention.
The public meeting is slated for Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 7-8 p.m. at the Main Library, 200 N. Dakota Ave., in downtown Sioux Falls where Johnson will discuss the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, as well as appeal for the safety and civil rights of every South Dakotan.
The ACLU of South Dakota is committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all people; if you or someone you know has experienced a hate crime or injustice, please contact us at southdakota@aclu.org.
01/31/2011
6th Annual Women 4 Women Day
Monday, January 31, 2011- The South Dakota Advocacy Network for Women will host the 6th Annual Women 4 Women Day at the Capitol in Pierre. Join women and men from across the state as we make our voices heard on issues that impact women every day, such as reproductive rights, violence against women, equal opportunity for women and education. We know that there is an anti-choice majority in the South Dakota legislature and it is more important than ever to remind our legislators that South Dakota is a pro choice state!
There will be FREE bus transportation to Pierre from Sioux Falls, Brookings and Rapid City. The day will include a lunch program at the Capitol Visitors' Center, an announcement of acknowledgment from the galleries and a legislative reception at View 34.
Register today for Women 4 Women Day. And don't forget, everything is more fun with a friend. Bring your mother, sister, roommate or friend with you to Pierre - the more the merrier! For high school and college students, this event is perfect for networking - spread the word!
01/22/2011
38th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade
January 22, 2011 marks the 38th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. In coalition with NARAL Pro Choice South Dakota and Planned Parenthood MN, SD and ND, the ACLU of South Dakota will present a panel discussion on the history and significance of Roe from legal, religious, pre-Roe, and post-Roe perspectives. The event, held 4:30-6:00pm, will include a traditional "Afternoon Tea" service, and we hope our guests will add to this commemorative event by wearing their best garden party or derby hats. (We're serious about the hats, folks. There might even be a prize for the best hat.)
We hope you will take this opportunity to remember Roe in 2011. For more information or to RSVP, please email Sam at info@roesd.org. This event will include a free will donation rather than a ticket charge, but we ask that you RSVP in advance if at all possible.
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