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Fred Gilbert
!!!!!RESISTANCE!!!!!
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty." Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Digital Edition.
During this time of extreme change, thousands of stories are surfacing of abuse and tragedy STAY INFORMED!!! see links below and subscribe to emails: NEWS!!!!!
Mr. GILBERT IS AVAILABLE FOR SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FEATURING REFUGEE PROGRAM AND EXPERIENCES. THERE IS NO COST FOR FORT WAYNE AREA LOCATIONS .
Please send email fgilbert21 at aol.com
See Public/Charge page for history
National Immigration Law Center
https://www.nilc.org/ sign up for updates
U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (one of our U. S. based sponsors) responds:
http://www.usccb.org/news/2017/17-024.cfm
Subscribe:
http://www.usccb.org/news/2017/17-024.cfm
International Organization for Migration primary overseas support and vetting
Subscribe:
American Civil Liberties Union
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
http://www.indianalegalservices.org/
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
https://www.nclegalclinic.org/fort-wayne-events/
Burmese By Ear -An Introductory Language Course by John Okell
Department of the Languages and Cultures of South East Asia, University of London
Includes written study guide and 5 chapters of audio classes and glossary, westernized alphabet, reference provided by Tyler Davis, Fort Wayne student and Burmese speaker and singer.
**NEW LICENSE TESTS IN FOREIGN** LANGUAGES See local BMV Branch
INDIANA DRIVERS MANUAL IN BURMESE(unofficial) request from us via email, fgilbert21@aol.com
INTERPRETER RESOURCES: SEE COUNTRY PAGES
YEARNING TO BREATH FREE
This site contains extraordinary images of our Burma Community by John Gevers
http://yearningtobreathefree.wordpress.com
TWO LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHERS WORK:
https://www.facebook.com/PhotobyMeghanRenee/
https://www.youtube.com/user/nyeinwith8888/videos
LOCAL ETHNIC MUSIC: cut and paste to connect
Hip Hop Mon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvUHz9BSnEU&feature=related
Modern Mon Music
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTc1GL4fs6k&feature=related
BANTU MUSIC BY Hamadi Mberwa(Somali-Bantu)What could be like Africa
***MORE ON SOMALI_BANTU PAGE****
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LR-AUpWJfg&feature=related
Bantu Hip Hop (Somali Bantu)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrkHvicaQx0&feature=related
VIETNAMESE HIP HOP (Dayton, Ohio)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arwdh-1ZkHA
Three Rivers Jenbe Drum Ensemble
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wsakqHOtZI&NR=1
International Women's Day Celebration in Fort Wayne Indiana
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3tyfk4niK8
NEWS LINKS:
El Mexicano Spanish Newspaper
Fernando Zapari, Ed/Publisher, 2301 Fairfield Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46807
260-704-0682 email: elmexica@earthlink.net
Office of Refugee Resettlement announces the availability of a training video on Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964: Implications for Persons who are Limited English Proficient. The video is available at the following link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPClqDtRUkA
EXODUS (Refugee Sponsor -Indianapolis Website
https://exodusrefugee.org/index.html
Contact Mr. Gilbert for more foreign language questions: fgilbert21@aol.com
*afghan refugees*
The arrival of new Afghan refugees presents an ongoing chapter in the work of resettlement begun in the late '90s after the Taliban presented major oppressions of citizens. These included many from pakistan, turkmenistan and neighboring countries.
The current wave represents many products of those 20 years, with many developing lives under the freedom of the post invasion changes. welcoming them affirms our promise of fostering, nurturing and expanding the afghan accomplishments in this next critical time.
Friends of Afghanistan represents the energy and experience of hundreds of peace corps veterans worldwide who have supported the people of Afghanistan in a continuation of their work there. They have nurtured hundreds of works there and worldwide under the blanket of freedom post 911 and will be key players in the new wave.
The facebook site offers an updated news forum on current events from the national scene
https://www.facebook.com/AfghanConnections.org
The Friends of Afghanistan website offers local and national connections that contain many references to local needs and efforts.
https://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/companies/friends-of-afghanistan
Catholic Charities locally and catholic charities and exodus in indianapolis will be sponsors and all will need support of local resources in the welcoming of refugees.
Catholic Charities - Fort Wayne
https://www.ccfwsb.orgphone: 260-422-5625
Catholic Charities Indianapolis
https://www.archindy.org/cc/indianapolis/phone: 800-382-9836
Exodus Refugee (indianapolis)
https://www.exodusrefugee.org/phone: 317-921-0836
Additionally, the Indiana national guard, with the newcomers arriving at camp atterbury, are collecting many resources for immediate needs.
KOREAN POLICY INFO
The National Committee on North Korea has up to date and detailed information on events on the country and its neighbors. Directed by Mr. Keith Luse, formerly of Senator Lugar’s Foreign Policy staff, keeps an up to date series available to the public.
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!!!!!!!NEW EVENTS-IMPORTANT COMMUNITY MEETINGS!!!!!!
Parkview Diversity Dialogue
Parkview Regional Medical Center, moderator Diana Jackson-Davis NOW ON ZOOM
Add to mailing list and meeting locations: Meaghan Ritchey@parkview.com
YWCA Northeast Indiana Diversity Dialogs
These monthly programs focus on immigrant issues in the area
contact:
athompson@ywcaerew.org, 5920 Decatur Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46816
Multicultural Council of Fort Wayne
NOW ON ZOOM
Meets third Thursday of each month at 11:30 to 1 pm
Sponsors many intercultural events, including organization of Three Rivers’ Festival International Village. contact for mailing list enrollment: mccfortwayne@yahoo.com
Fort Wayne office of Catholic Charities Quarterly Community Resource Meetings
THESE MEETINGS ARE NOW BY INVITATION ONLY- CONTACT THE BISHOP'S OFFICE
LATIN X NETWORK
Meets third wednesday monthly at Urban League Offices 12 to 1pm NOW ON ZOOM
IPFW Forum - Burma
GROWING UP IN FORT WAYNE WITH TIES TO BURMA(Myanmar)
see"burma Communityabove
Journal Gazette Report
Interview with Yahya Moburuk,Somali Refugee Effects of Order
http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/Local-refugees-label-ban-mistake-17623414
Threads in the American Tapestry by Ye Win Latt, Journal Gsazette Op Ed
http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/columns/Threads-in-the-American-tapestry-17605576
Burmese visitors out and about in Fort Wayne, see:burmacommunity(above)
Sisters from Across the Sea, MinnTin's story of Sister City work. JournalGazette see burma community(above)
"AUNG SAN SUU KYI", (ABOVE) FOR LINKS TO SPEECHES
DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Atty. Jerri Mead has provided the following link and information:
The Immigration Policy Center of the American Immigration Council
http://www.immigrationpolicy.org/just-facts/deferred-action-childhood-arrivals-qa-guide-updated
NOTE THIS AND PARENTAL DEFERRAL IS NOW HELD UP IN COURT
Link to Burmese America Community Institute (in Indianapolis)
email me to be added to calendar
See updates on Burma Elections on Mizzima and BBC links on the right and Burma page above, also:
NEW BURMA PAGE ABOVE BURMA 2021
facebook for Min Myint Nan Tin
Local and Burmese actions:
https://www.facebook.com/minnmyintnantin
CORONAVIRUS INFO
MULTILANGUAGE Info from Language Service Network
NEW ADDRESS FOR LANGUAGE SERVICES NETWORK
Raquel A. Kline | Director Language Services Network (LSN)1027 W. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 204Fort Wayne, IN 46807Phone: (260) 426.6764Web: www.lsnfortwayne.org
Contact Language Service Network for current information on coronavirus info
raquel kline1027 W Rudisill Boulevard, Suite 204Fort Wayne, Indiana 46807(260) 426-6764
CDC Stop the Spread of Germs Multiple language references from CDC
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TBKz9J2UY68wGufbKh2lcDlFPB2wh4Yc
FOOD RESOURCES in Ft.Wayne
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jaSbRyiIxkwwyqgGlDUgv3YRgghCb1ZmUHH3B3RaPyM/mobilebasic
Burma community info by Min Myint Nan Tin (former BAC Dir)
https://www.facebook.com/minnmyintnantin
Note: these references are provided as cutting edge info available for international communities
Mayor's Office contact:Palermo Galindo, Citywide Community LiaisonCitizens Square200 East Berry Street, Room 320 Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1804(260) 427-6214 palermo.galindo@cityoffortwayne.org
Indiana Center for Middle East Peace
THE INDIANA CENTER FOR MIDDLE EAST PEACE IS CONTINUING ITS WORK IN SUPPORT OF SYRIAN REFUGEES CONTACT THEM ABOVE. Since the Oct 7 attack and Gaza war, the ICMP stands as a vanguard for Palestinian justice.
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CITILINK BUS SCHEDULES IN SPANISH AND BURMESE see "service agencies above
Three Rivers Institute Of Afrikan Art & Culture, Inc, Triaac
501 E. Brackenridge St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802-3522
Phone: (260) 969-9442 email: triaacexad at frontier.com
Abandoned on Arrival-Report on Refugee Resettlement U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee-Garrett Johnson
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CPRT-111SPRT57483/html/CPRT-111SPRT57483.htm
Allen co Immigrationreport
TRAFFICKING AND EXTORTION OF BURMESE MIGRANTS IN MALAYSIA AND SOUTHERN THAILAND-Keith Luse
Metropolitan Human Relations Commission
HISPANIC/IMMIGRANT LIAISON - CITY OF FORT WAYNE: Palermo Galindo - Palermo provides a listserve of community activities in the immigrant communities.
NATIONALITIES COUNCIL OF INDIANAPOLIS
http://nationalitiescouncil.org/
LINK TV is a source for International news, music and programming unavailable on most networks. It is on Direct TV Channel 375 and available online.
VIEW CHANGE is also affiliated with link TV, this website carries narratives of international interest.
British Broadcasting is widely known for its international coverage as well as unique perspectives on American news and politics.
CONTACT US: fgilbert21@aol.com
Indiana FSSA Refugee rules
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http://www.in.gov/fssa/4188.htm?q=refugee+services&cof=FORID%3A10&ie=UTF-8&numgm=4&site=FSSA&client=
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http://www.visaus.com/benefits.h
NEW ADDRESS FOR LANGUAGE SERVICES NETWORK
Raquel A. Kline | Director Language Services Network (LSN)1027 W. Rudisill Blvd., Suite 204Fort Wayne, IN 46807Phone: (260) 426.6764Web: www.lsnfortwayne.org
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Refugees eligible for federal public benefits
Immigration Law Center, Alabama
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