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Online Registration is now OPEN!
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Conference Resources & Documents
December 12, 2005
Four Points Sheraton Minneapolis
1330 Industrial Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN
8:30-9:30 Pre-conference
9:45-4:30 Conference
Individuals, small non-profits
and business groups: $25.00
Institutional rate, for business, government agency
or large non-profit: $100.00
What is Digital Justice?
“
Digital Justice" means equal access to information and communications
technology, and information literacy for all individuals and communities.
To achieve it we need more people like you – from all walks of
life and all disciplines to understand and advocate for this critical
democratic
value.
Why should you care?
Why should you attend this conference?
We need you to join us – “We the People” (you remember
those important words) – to share ideas and create a roadmap that
ensures everyone knows how to support and use community technologies:
information and communications tools that can help us all make better,
more informed
decisions about important issues and opportunities in our communities.
Let's make sure no one gets left behind at the Digital Junction.
Everyone
from tech expert to community citizen is welcome to come help! No prior
experience needed!
The 2005 Digital Junction Conference is about People and Equity in Information & Telecommunications
Connectivity.
This years’ conference will explore how people, using emerging
technologies & tools, can better:
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Promote Civic Engagement & Advocacy
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Document and Engage ‘A Changing Community’
- Identify Community Needs & Create Sustainable Solutions
- Plan for a Transforming Minnesota
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Learn, Grow and Develop a More Just, Fair and Equitable Minnesota
Whether you are new to information and telecom technology issues, a working
practitioner in the field, or you aspire to leave a legacy for others,
there will be specific sessions designed to engage, enlighten and empower
participants. (details)
Cross-sector and new coalitions [for example --- grassroots, nonprofit
and government groups working together on digital connectivity issues]
participating in this event will be eligible to receive a planning grant
and to submit for a Minnesota State Network Grant for 2006.(agenda)
Register today to assure your coalition’s place at the table!
Last year’s conference attracted over 100 local technology advocates,
developers, GIS professionals, policy makers, and non-profit decision
makers. This year we want to increase outreach to young people, new immigrant
participants, and legislators.
The date is December 12, 2005.
Location: Four Points by Sheraton
1330 Industrial Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55413
Sign up for
the
conference
listserve and we will contact you as updated info becomes available.
Contact us at info@MSNetfund.org for further information.
Co-hosted by Minnesota Rural Partners, Inc. and the Community Computer Access Network (C-CAN), the Twin Cities-based Community Technology Empowerment Project. Sponsored by the Minnesota State Network (MSNet) Fund of The Minneapolis Foundation and HP.
