Calling All Native Hip Hop Heads: Rep & Support Native Panel @ Hip Hop Congress Summit
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Calling All Native Hip Hop Heads: Come Represent & Support at 1st Ever Native Hip Hop Panel At Hip Hop Congress Summit

HIP HOP CONGRESS
MINNESOTA SUMMIT
February 17-19, 2006
CONCORDIA COLLEGE, MOORHEAD, MN

Panel on Native Hip Hop in the United States w/ Culture Shock Camp (DJ SHOCK B & QUESE IMC), KNIGHTSHIELD & MORE
-As Hip Hop continues to provide a voice to those often overlooked by society, this Panel of Native artists will share how the culture is a constructive outlet to address the ongoing issues facing the Native community in the U.S.


The Hip Hop Congress (www.hiphopcongress.com) will host its First Ever Minnesota Summit: Politics, Globalization and the Hip Hop Generation from Friday, February 17th through Sunday February 19th, 2006.The Summit will bring together a diverse group of people who comprise this youth-driven, youth-based, and youth-inspiring community. The goal of this years summit is to connect those interested in Hip Hop with education, social consciousness and community action.

Activities will feature a major concert featuring renowned Hip Hop artists and will include workshops, panels and discussion on prominent domestic and world issues related to Hip Hop, Race, Politics, HIV/AIDS and Globalization. Each will feature prominent artists including, Proof from the World-famous group D12, Somalian Refugee rapper Knaan, Hip Hop Activist The Bedouin and many more. There will also be workshops teaching Graffiti Art, Breakdancing, DJing, and MCing. Registration info and workshop schedule below. For updates visit http://www.hiphopcongress.com or http://www.myspace.com/cultureshockcamp

HIP HOP CONGRESS REGISTRATION FORM:
Dear Summit Participant:
Im excited that you have decided to attend the First Ever Hip Hop Congress Minnesota Summit at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN from February 17th to 19th. There are many goals for the Summit including strengthening Leadership, Networking, Activism initiatives, etc. Were confident well meet these goals because we know youll bring the most important partyourself.
Hip Hop Congress, since 1993, has been building on the strength of people and relationships. This summit is a big opportunity for all sorts of people to come together face to face, participate in engaging workshops, have fun and build connections in our region and nationwide.
I urge you to read through this packet for more information.
Major Details:

Driving Distances (approx.): Minneapolis 230 mi (3 3.5 hrs)
Nearby Airports: Fargo, ND (FAR) 10 minutes; Minneapolis, MN (MSP) 3.5 hours;
Grand Forks, ND (GFK).
Hotel Information: Courtyard MarriottMoorhead.
1080 28th Ave. S
Moorhead, MN 56560
(21 284-1000
Reserved block rooms are listed under Intercultural Hip Hop Event for the discounted rate of $79.00. They will allow up to four people per room. (Too expensive? Email ahmed@cord.edu for hotel/funding options.)


Conference Start Time: Registration 12 - 7 pm Fri. Feb. 17th
Conference End Time: 3 PM Sunday February 19th.
Price: $25 (includes Congress t-shirt & CD, one meal, admission to all activities and shows). Make checks payable to Concordia College Office of Intercultural Affairs.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BEFORE FEBRUARY 10TH. AFTER THIS DATE, THERE WILL BE A $5 INCONVENIENCE CHARGE.
Questions? Contact Amer Ahmed 218-299-3872 ahmed@cord.edu
Dont waste anymore time. Fill out this application, cut a check (or get funding), and mail it to:
Amer Ahmed
Concordia College Office of Intercultural Affairs
901 8th St. South
Moorhead, MN 56562

Minnesota Summit Registration Form

Name: ________________________________________

Address: __________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________ Email: __________________

Are You a Member or Affiliated with the Congress? Yes No

If yes
Chapter Member .. Other___________________

If no
School or Organization you are representing ______________________________

Dietary Restrictions: (Please be specific and clear)

_______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

T-shirts are included in registration costs. Circle your size:

S M L XL XXL

Please attach a check or money order for $25 and mail to:
Amer Ahmed
Concordia College Office of Intercultural Affairs
901 8th St. South.
Moorhead, MN 56562

APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BEFORE FEBRARY 10TH. AFTER THIS DATE, THERE WILL BE A $5 INCONVENIENCE CHARGE.

Concordia College is in Moorhead, MN located on the Red River sharing a metropolitan area with Fargo, ND. For more about Concordia College go to http://www.cord.edu
Learn about the Fargo/Moorhead area at http://www.fargomoorhead.com and map it at http://www.mapquest.com





HHC Minnesota Summit - Workshop Schedule

Saturday, February 18th

10 a.m.
Youth Community Organizing by People Escaping Poverty Project (P.E.P.P.)
(Frida Nilson Lounge Fjelstad Hall)
-One-hour introductory session into effective Community Organizing by an organization doing significant work in the Fargo-Moorhead community. This session will be followed up with a more extensive two-hour session on Sunday morning from 10am Noon.

11 a.m.
Poetry Workshop
w/ Nazeeha TruAysia and Versiz (National Slam Championship Runner-up)
(Knutson Center Centrum)
-These talented artist will share tips, techniques and approaches to strengthening your poetic expression.

Hip Hop Congress National Initiative on Hip Hop and Education w/ Shamako Noble President of Hip Hop Congress
(Old Main)
-Learn about the effort to implement the use of Hip Hop Curriculum and Lesson Plans that have been developed for use at all levels of education. This session will also provide some educational techniques that have been developed by Hip Hop Congress and other organizational partners that continuously looking for new ways to effectively educate young people.

12:40 p.m.
Panel on Native Hip Hop in the United States w/ Culture Shock Camp
(Knutson Center - Centrum)
-As Hip Hop continues to provide a voice to those often overlooked by society, this Panel of Native artists will share how the culture is a constructive outlet to address the ongoing issues facing the Native community in the U.S.

Starting a Hip Hop Congress Chapter w/ Jordan Bromley Hip Hop Congress National Development Chair
(Old Main)
-Learn about how you can start a chapter and connect your college, high school, and/or community to the broader network of Hip Hop Congress. This session will also be useful for those interested in plugging into our artist program, delegate program, and/or network of affiliate organizations.

2:15 p.m.

Panel Discussion on Hip Hop, Politics and Activism
(Knutson Center - Centrum)
-Discuss with Hip Hop artist/activists M-1 of Dead Prez, The Bedouin, Hip Hop Congress President Shamako Noble, musician Alex Schein, poet Nazeeha TruAysia, Toki Wright of The C.O.R.E. and others on why Hip Hop remains a vehicle of expression tied to social action, political dissent and activism. The discussion will cover the role of Hip Hop in addressing the greatest human challenges of our day including Globalization, Media and Gender, HIV/AIDS, War, Racism, Classism and much more.

4 p.m.
Hip Hop Element Workshops

DJ Workshop
(Old Main)
-Learn the art of Mixing, scratching and much more.

MC Workshop (Shamako Noble)
(Old Main)
-Lyricists Unite! Tricks of the MC trade

Breakdancing Workshop (facilitated by Bravemonk)
(North Choral Room - Hvidsten)
-Wanna bust a move? This is your way to bust into the world of Breakin

Graffiti Workshop (facilitated by Won Yup Kim a.k.a. Revise)
(King Center Park Region)
-Learn how to graf without having to run from the cops!

Sunday, February 19th
10 a.m.
Youth Community Organizing by People Escaping Poverty Project (P.E.P.P.)
(Frida Nilson Lounge Fjelstad Hall)