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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013 01-08 HRC Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, January 08, 2013 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. Approval of Agenda D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of December 11, 2012 HRC Minutes E. New Business None F. Unfinished Business None G. Staff Presentations 1. The Dakota Conflict – Presented by Commissioner Nate Danielson H. Visitor Presentations None I. Adjournment THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK AGENDA CITY OF MAPLEWOOD Human Rights Commission 7:00 P.M Tuesday, December 11, 2012 City Hall, Council Chambers A. Call to Order A meeting of the Commission was held in the city hall council chambers and was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by Chairperson Brandt. B. Roll Call Jon Brandt, Chairperson Present Commissioners Nathan Danielson, Commissioner Present Maurice Fortin , Commissioner Present Jeffrey Kringle, Commissioner Absent Teresa Manzella, Commissioner Present Julie Xiong, Commissioner Present Staff Karen Guilfoile, City Clerk Present C. Approval of Agenda The following item was added to the agenda: E1. Human Rights Commission Topics for 2013 Meetings Chairperson Brandt recommended moving Unfinished Business on the agenda to be discussed before New Business for this meeting’s purposes. Commissioner Danielson moved to approve the agenda as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Manzella Ayes – All The motion passed. The Commission Recessed for 15 Minutes Packet Page Number 1 of 13 D. Approval of Minutes 1. Approval of September 11, 2012 HRC Minutes Commissioner Fortin moved to approve the November 15, 2012 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – All The motion passed. 2. Approval of November 13, 2012 HRC Minutes Commissioner Manzella moved to approve the November 15, 2012 City Council Workshop Minutes as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Danielson Ayes – Chairperson Brandt, Commissioner Danielson, Manzella, and Xiong Abstain – Commissioner Fortin The motion passed E. Unfinished Business 1. Human Rights Commission Topics for 2013 Meetings a) Commissioner Fortin and Manzella answered a question from the public, asked during the recess, explaining what the “purpose” of the Human Rights Commission is. b) Chairperson Brandt outlined for topics for the first six HRC meetings of 2013. He then asked the commission and the audience for further input. c) Chairperson Fortin stressed the importance of the outlined meeting topics to be flexible to allow for any unexpected discussions which are brought to the commission’s attention throughout the year. d) Chairperson Danielson recommended offering a forum which focuses on educating the community of “unknown religions” in the city of Maplewood. e) Chairperson Xiong recommended that the commission offer more outreach to the citizens of Maplewood to gain insight into the community and its needs. f) Chairperson Manzella recommended the meeting on Bullying be the sole topic of the evening in May 2013. HRC Packet Page Number 2 of 13 g) Chairperson Brandt recommended offering a meeting on demographics in the city of Maplewood. h) Be Kong, an employee from School District 622, recommended a meeting discussing access to technology as an equal rights issue. F. New Business 1. Human Rights Essay Contest – No Report Jeanette Landin, a 7th grade teacher at Sky View Middle School, spoke regarding the AVID program offered at Sky View Middle School and her student’s essay writing process for the contest. Commissioner Danielson awarded the 3rd place winner, Elijah Dollar-Simmons with his certificate and prize. Elijah proceeded to present his essay. Commissioner Xiong awarded the 2nd place winner, Eva O’Phelen, with her certificate and prize. Eva proceeded to present her essay. Chairperson Brandt awarded the 1st place winner, Emily Baude, with her certificate and prize. Emily proceeded to present her essay. G. Staff Presentations None H. Visitor Presentations None I. Adjournment Chairman Brandt adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p.m. Packet Page Number 3 of 13 THIS PAGE IS INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK HRC Packet Page Number 4 of 13 Dakota Conflict 150 years later Packet Page Number 5 of 13 Brief History •The US Dakota War is a significant event in the history of the development of the state of Minnesota and in the long and complex history of the Dakota people. •The war lasted 6 weeks with nearly 400-600 settlers and an unknown amount Dakota people were killed. •38 Dakota men were hung in Mankato, largest mass killing in US history. •The remaining Dakota people were exiled to SD, NE, ND and Canada. HRC Packet Page Number 6 of 13 Cheyenne River Reservation, SD Packet Page Number 7 of 13 Dakota and Lakota today. • 2nd poorest county in the nation •80% unemployment, no casino, no public transport •50% High school drop-out rate •Teen suicide 3 time the national average •Alcoholism 627% higher than national average •Diabetes 249% higher than national average HRC Packet Page Number 8 of 13 Cherry Creek, SD Packet Page Number 9 of 13 Swiftbird, SD HRC Packet Page Number 10 of 13 Youth on the Reservation Packet Page Number 11 of 13 Understanding History HRC Packet Page Number 12 of 13 Programs and resources •Minneapolis American Indian Center •NACDI (Native American Community Development Institute) •Dream of Wild Health •Minnesota Historical Society •YMCA of Greater Twin Cities - Sioux Initiative Packet Page Number 13 of 13