August 29 — Conference about the impact of immigration policy on children and their families
Immigration policy continues to be a firebrand issue at the federal, state and local levels. Throughout the debates regarding guest workers, amnesty, border security, law enforcement and employer needs, once voice has been consistently underrepresented: that of children caught up in immigration policies and politics, and the impact of immigration policy on their ability to achieve their dreams.
When: Friday August 29, 12:00-2:00 PM
Where: American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis, 441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202 (317.684.1441)
This event is open to anyone interested in learning more about children’s policy issues. For more information, please contact Mary Boggs at 317.253.6305 or Kristen LaEace at 317.921.1264. R.S.V.P. to Kristen LaEace at 317.921.1264.
The Children’s Coalition of Indiana Presents Children’s Policy Education Series 2008 addresses “Children and immigration reform.” This from the event’s website:
Immigration policy continues to be a firebrand issue at the federal, state and local levels. Throughout the debates regarding guest workers, amnesty, border security, law enforcement and employer needs, once voice has been consistently underrepresented: that of children caught up in immigration policies and politics, and the impact of immigration policy on their ability to achieve their dreams. Children brought to the U.S. at an early age, children of mixed status families and children who are U.S. citizens yet born to undocumented are all impacted in their ability to grow up in a strong, intact family, access quality educational opportunities and receive needed social services such as health care. Be informed on these issues by the following panel of local experts:
Speaking will be three top local experts:
• Angela Adams, Immigration Attorney, Lewis & Kappes, P.C.
• Marlene Dotson, President, Latino Coalition against Domestic and Sexual Violence
• Juan Watson, Senior Advisor on Latino Affairs, Governor Mitch Daniels
Why does Provocate think you should attend this event?
Immigration is a hot issue for Indiana as we head into an election … and the forces opposed to newcomers will surely mount an assault on the General Assembly to pass whatever measures they can to make life tough on “illegals.” It’s a good time to learn more, especially about how the issue touches kids.
If you think this sounds interesting, be sure to check out …
Several conferences that will address issues of immigration and kids:
- September 18 — “Affecting Change: Many Voices, One Vision” will address domestic violence in Latino and other homes
- October 13 — IUPUI Conference on Mexico and immigration
- October 15 — Hear from Naw Phaw what it means for Indiana to become a leading destination for refugees from Burma
- October 23 — “Educational Equity for Indiana’s Latino Students Conference”
It’s not all problems and challenges. Have fun with amazingly creative Latino and other immigrant kids:
- September 20 — Celebrate Fiesta Indianapolis: “Where the Americas Come Together”
- September 26-27 — Another chance to attend Campecine, the Latino youth film festival
- November 1 — Celebrate El Dia de los Muertos at the Indianapolis Art Center
Know before you go:
Sagamore Institute has written several studies on immigration and higher education in Indiana that should be useful sources for background information: www.sipr.org
