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Know your Rights Training

Place: Sacred Heart Church, Alamosa, Colorado

On November 3, 2011, the San Luis Valley Immigrant Resource Center (IRC) sponsored a “Know Your Rights Training” at Sacred Heart Church Education Building at 6:00 p.m. There were approximately 12 individuals who participated in the training.  Julie Gonzales from the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition (CIRC) lead the training and Antonio Sandoval assisted her. The training is basically to inform the Immigrant Population about the civil rights afforded anyone living in the United States regardless of immigration status.  Often in many parts of the country immigrants are subjected to questioning that is contrary or at the very least outside the boundaries of the United States Constitution.  The “know Your Rights Training” is designed to inform and educate through role playing scenarios what are the best practices for immigrants to interact with law enforcement officials .  The same training was given at the Tierra Nueva Migrant Farm Worker Family Housing in Alamosa on December 9, 2011.  Both of these training opportunities were well received by the immigrant community. 

 

 

 

 

 

Bearing Testament: My Experience as a Human Rights Observer and Photojournalist in Guatemala, December 14, 2011

Place: Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado

The SLV Immigrant Resource Center along with other sponsors participated in this presentation given by Graham Hunt.  Mr. Hunt is a human rights photographer, working in Guatemala, accompanying witnesses in genocide cases against notorious wartime military leaders. He documents popular resistance to mega-development initiatives and how indigenous communities defend their lands.

There were two presentations held and each time had a good turn out of community members.  Mr. Hunt was well-informed and well-spoken.  His presentation helped shed light on the current situation in Guatemala and the audience provided great feedback, questions and additional information.

                    

 

 

 

Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition Assembly 2011, October 1-2, 2011

Place: Estes Park, Colorado

The CIRC Assembly is a private event open to CIRC members and partner organizations.  The SLV Immigrant Resource Center sent five people to represent the San Luis Valley at the Assembly.  The Assembly was a success and many pertinent immigration topics were discussed and plans made for a strong 2012.  Guest speakers included: State Senate President Brandon Shaffer and State Senator Mike Johnston.

 

            

            

 

Immigrant Appreciation Gathering and Barbecue Sept. 17, 2011

Place: Boyd Park, Alamosa, CO

The Voces del Valle program of the SLV IRC held a gathering in appreciation of the immigrants it serves.  There were approximately 150 people in attendance.  There was good food, good music and lots of good friends. Our friends from Tu Casa, Inc were there painting faces and enjoying the children.  La Puente came out as well with some information and a bean bag toss game.  A big thanks to the Colorado State Patrol and Alamosa Police Department for dropping by.

     

 

If you want to know more about any of these events or any event that is coming up in the future, please call the office at 719-587-3225 for more information.

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