Commission on Human Rights
Workshops offered on Kentucky Native American civil rights and contemporary issues

Kentucky Native American Civil Rights & Contemporary Issues

The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights and the Native American Heritage Commission are sponsoring workshops across the state to educate the general public about the civil rights needs of Native Americans in Kentucky. The workshops will offer an introduction to the Kentucky Native American Heritage Commission and the history of Kentucky Native Americans. There will be discussions about the needs and issues of today's Kentucky Native American communities. The workshops will also provide an opportunity to learn about Indian Arts and Crafts Laws, the Native American Religious Freedom Act, and the enforcement and prosecution regarding grave desecration laws.

The workshops are free and open to the public.

Workshops are scheduled from 6:00PM to 7:30PM

November 23, 2010 at the Lexington Public Library, 140 East Main Street, Lexington, Ky.

November 30, 2010 at the Pennyrile Area Dev. District, 300 Hammond Drive, Hopkinsville, Ky.

December 1, 2010 at the Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, Louisville, Ky.

LOCAL COSPONSORS

Covington Human Rights Commission

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Human Rights Commission

Hopkinsville Human Relations Commission

Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission

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