Columbia Basin Room A

Demonstration and teaching the use of the human voice (beyond structured language) as a means of bridging diverse cultural patterns. Music is a universal language. Francesca inspires people to use their voices to express ideas, emotions and to empower them.

Francesca Patterson has worked twenty-three years as a nurse and counselor to youth, families and groups. She had a mixed-race marriage, and a mixed-race child.

Columbia Basin Room B

This workshop will discuss affirmative action after I-200, how we as a society deal with the issues, and what we can do to make affirmative action ideals work in America.

Michael Leiserson is a political science professor at Gonzaga University.

Columbia Basin Room C

An interactive session that will give participants practical tools for creating a positive multicultural workplace, language for people who value diversity, and strategies for change.

Debunking five recurrent myths and stereotypes about Jewish people. Anti-Semitism, the longest hate.

Bruce Kort is the Director of the Anti-Defamation League based in Seattle.

Bay #1

Next Steps is the place to go to be connected to community resources which seek to enhance diversity. Come in and get connected and become an advocate.

Melissa Martin works in public relations at Gonzaga University.

Wayne Brokaw works as a manager at Acme Construction Co. He is a participant in the "Understanding Multicultural Relations in the Workplace" Project sponsored by the Spokane Chamber of Commerce.

Conference Theater

Terrie Scott and Garret Daggett will lead a panel discussion on diversity. The panel speakers represent a microcosm of the diversity of Spokane's community.

Yakima Valley Room B

By becoming aware of common values and attitudes, we have the seed for intentional community to begin. This interactive work will explore how diverse cultural identities are anchored in a common relatedness to nature's rhythms and cycles.

Susan is a cross cultural educator who teaches humans about their deep connection with nature. Her "Ecology Learning Circles" are held at the Human Development Center in Coeur d'Alene.

Yakima Valley Room C

Marilyn Trail's experiential workshop will focus on discovering what makes for a resilient community.

A faculty member of Washington State University's Spokane County Cooperative Extension, Marilyn Trail specializes in helping build resilience in youth, families and community. She has extensive experience as a counselor, teacher and leader.

This workshop will involve a handout questionnaire on being a diversity change agent. The group will then develop ideas for taking action handouts.

Okanogan Valley Room B

This is a discussion on the changing face of racism in

America. "Old-fashioned racism" will be contrasted with "modern racism." Participants will experience, and learn about, the ways in which psychologists measure "modern racism." Finally, the implications for the

changing face of racism in understanding race relations in America will be explored.

Some of the material presented will come from Waller's book, "Face to Face: The Changing State of Racism Across America."

James Waller is a Professor, Department of Psychology, Whitworth College.

Okanogan Valley Room C

A comparison of hate and prejudice issues related to racism and homophobia. Together we will explore empowerment for overcoming, identifying what it is, eliminating it, and developing a community action plan.

Helen Bonser is a state certified diversity trainer and certified health counselor. She has been in private practice for 13 years.

Executive Conference

This session will build upon experiences learned from planning and designing a native Canadian community in Ontario, Canada and to prescribe rules of social engagement in working with diverse communities in Spokane.

Forster Ndubisi is the Director of the Interdisciplinary Design Institute, Washington State University, Spokane.

W Quads

Hate violence in America is a manifestation of both the white supremacy of the extremists and the white privilege of the mainstream population. Much of the extremism is a part of a larger movement that is anti-democratic and bigoted.

Bill Wassmuth has been the Executive Director of the Northwest Coalition Against Malicious Harassment since 1989.

Palouse Room

Columbia Basin Room A

Bookmark stamping along with book display of multicultural titles.

Columbia Basin Room B

Learn how to put together a community-oriented newspaper which focuses on diversity. Experience being a reporter and part of a newspaper team with Troy and Maria Gaines and family. They will go through who, what, why, when, and how to report on race relations.

Columbia Basin Room C

Vince Lemus, a human rights specialist will lead a book discussion on Everyday Acts Against Racism: Raising Children in a Multiracial World.

Bay #1

Next Steps is the place to go to be connected to community resources which seek to enhance diversity. Come in and get connected and become an advocate.

Yakima Valley Room A

Sing-along with Steve. Children, bring your parents. Everyone is welcome!

Yakima Valley Room B

This session is about finding unique ways to release the power of race unity. Format will include viewing a video followed by discussion.

Islay Holloway, Nisha Holloway, and Jean Dammarell are with the Bahais of North Spokane.

Attendees will participate in a study circle on race relations and receive information on how to start a study circle among families. The goal is to have productive conversations on race relations and other difficult issues.

Angela Wizner is an instructor at Spokane Community College.

Sunny Burns is the Dean of Student Services at Spokane Community College.

Okanogan Valley Room A

Okanogan Valley Room B

Have fun learning math games from around the world and other multicultural games. Share the ones you know as well.

Okanogan Valley Room C