This week-long symposium is discussing the history of this area regarding the immigrants who settled it from almost all countries of the world. Some of the sessions are open to the public. Go to http://conflictresolution.und.nodak.edu for the schedule. - - Donna Poisl
By: Chuck Haga, Grand Forks Herald
With smiles, handshakes and family stories, many of the peoples of Grand Forks will gather this week to compare notes on immigration, assimilation and the increasing ethnic diversity of the region.
The week long symposium, “Got Culture? Exploring Our Diversity,” is organized by the UND Conflict Resolution Center and Lutheran Social Services’ New American Services, and is aimed primarily at educators, social service providers and others who work with new immigrants and refugees.
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