RESCHEDULED -> Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies is pleased to announce the 47th Annual Training Conference date. The in-person Conference is scheduled for November 1 – 4, 2022, in South Bend, Indiana, at the Century Center/Convention Center. Hotel rooms are available with a special conference rate (INCG) at the Courtyard by Marriott (located across the street from the Century Center).

This Conference is an opportunity to learn about best practices, emerging issues, and relevant case law that furthers diversity, inclusion, fair treatment, and equal opportunity in employment and housing.

The conference theme – “Understanding & Addressing HR & Civil Unrest"

Our conference has four distinctive tracks: Enforcement Training, Law & Policy Update, Diversity & Inclusion, and Civil & Human Rights Advocacy.

Some of the speakers scheduled to appear

• Karrah Herring - (The first Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity Officer for the state of Indiana)
• Lon D. Meltesen - (Regional Director, Region V Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity, HUD)
• Michael Seng - (University of Illinois Chicago School of Law )
• Philip Shelton – (Director FHEO Indianapolis Field Office)
• Amy Nelson – (Executive Director at Fair Housing Center of Central Indiana)
• Shelly Snider – (Indy Pride/HR/LGBTQ)
• Brien Shoemaker – EEOC – Investigations
• Marcy Hintzman – (ADA Great Lakes)
• Ms. Ilyasah Shabazz - [Malcolm X's daughter] - (Thursday night Awards Dinner Keynote speaker)

Special Presentation

The film screening of the highly rated documentary "State of the Unity” (follow by a “Q & A” session, a panel discussion, and performance by the Bergamot).

Who should attend?:

• Human and civil rights enforcement agencies and advocates
• Human Rights Commissioners
• Human Resource Personnel
• Educational Institutions
• Employment Agencies
• Social Service Agencies
• Community Advocates
• Property Managers
• Realtors
• Attorneys
• Other professionals

INFORMATION ABOUT THE WELCOME RECEPTION: The Welcome Reception will be held from 5:30 -11:00 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. The location is the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel across the street from the Century Center. The Reception by National Association of Human Rights Workers (NAHRW). Attire is business casual--join us for a light snack and great music after work!

INFORMATION ABOUT THE COURAGE & VISION: CHAMPIONS OF CIVIL RIGHTS AWARDS DINNER. We are so excited to honor exceptional performance in the areas of freedom, equity, cultural vision, and diversity & inclusion at this year's Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the in South Bend, Indiana at the Century Center/Convention Center . Doors will open at 6 PM, the program will begin at 6:30 PM sharp. Dress is cocktail attire. *If you have any dietary restrictions or would like to request a vegetarian option for your lunch, please reach out to IndianaConsortium@comcast.net.

Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies will present these awards during the dinner:

• Jonathan Comer Civil Rights Award

• Lugar/Bayh Human Rights Award

• Frieda Dawkins Human Rights Award

• President's Award of Excellence

For more information about the conference:

• Book your group rate for Indiana Consortium click here
• Visit the Indiana Consortium's website
• E-mail IndianaConsortium@comcast.net

Checks should be made out to "Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies" and should be mailed to  Indiana Consortium of State and Local Human Rights Agencies, 5925 Calumet Avenue, Room #115, Hammond, Indiana 46320 

Ticket Prices

Remember that Eventbrite charges a small service charge and the tickets are Non-Refundable. All Ticket Sales will end on November 3, 2022.

• Consortium Member $200.00
• Non-Member $250.00
• State/Federal Government Employee $200.00
• Single Day Registration $85.00 Members [Nov 2, or Nov 3]
• Single Day Registration $95.00 Non-Members [Nov 2, or Nov 3]
• Single Day Registration (Nov 4 Half-Day) $45.00 [Members/Non-Members]
• Luncheon Only (Nov 2) $50.00
• Luncheon Only Table (Nov 3) $500.00
• Luncheon Only (Nov 3) $50.00
• Luncheon Only Table (Nov 3) $500.00
• Awards Dinner (Nov 3) $100.00
• Awards Dinner Table (8 seats) (Nov 3) $1,000.00