UROC Critical Conversation: Accompaniment of Migrant Communities During Contentious Times: The Roles of Researchers, Practitioners, and Citizens.
As the second term of the Trump Administration begins, federal officials have pursued mass deportations, eliminating asylum, attempting to redefine birthright citizenship, and further eradicating protections of ancestral lands. As many lives will be impacted, what are the critical roles that are most needed to stand with migrant and indigenous communities?
This Critical Conversation will convene a panel that will discuss the legal, social, and economic challenges that migrant and indigenous communities will confront and provide practical ways to offer mutual support and advocacy.
Opening Address from Minnesota Chief Deputy Attorney General John Keller
Panelists:
Xavier Vazquez, Executive Director, Centro Tyrone Guzman
Nelima Sitati Munene, Executive Director, African Career, Education and Resource, Inc. (ACER)
Dr. Laurelle Myhra, Director, Red Lake Nation’s Mino Bimaadiziwin Wellness Clinic
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is requested. Food will be provided.
Located in North Minneapolis, the Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) links the University of Minnesota in vital public partnership with urban communities to advance learning, improve quality of life, and discover breakthrough solutions to critical problems. Learn more at uroc.umn.edu.
