Diversity Websites

Rey Frisbie

Ray Nichols

William Janczenski

Danny Janczenski

Morghan Thomas

Ravynn Fife

Isabella Dixon

Elijah Sheakley

Skyler Trahan

Esther Lyon Delsordo

Allen Osterhout

Elen Gariepy

Nataha Moore

Student Leaders

Thanks and Dedications

T h a n k s t o t h e B i g S k y D o c u m e n t a r y F i l m F e s t i v a l & c o o r d i n a -

t o r S a r a h B r i g g s , J o e S t o n e , D a n a K i n g f i s h e r a n d t h e M i s s o u l a

U r b a n I n d i a n H e a l t h C e n t e r , M A S C , M i s s o u l a F e n c i n g A s s o c i a -

t i o n , H e l l g a t e U n i t e d , M i s s o u l a C o m m u n i t y D i s p u t e R e s o l u t i o n

C e n t e r , G l a d i a t o r s , S o f t L a n d i n g , E m p o w e r M T , T u r q u o i s e

D e v e r e a u x a n d M J D e s r o s i e r , A n n a H A s l u n d , J o i B o i , a n d R a p h -

a e l a B a r r o s C a m p b e l l o f U M F o r ei g n S t u d e nt a n d S c h o l a r S e r -

v i c e s a n d t h e U M e x c ha n g e s t u d e n t s .

A n d a B i g t h a n k s t o t h e a w e s o m e H e l l g a t e S t a f f , e s p e c i a l l y

t h e c u s t o d i a n s w h o m a k e t h i s w e e k h a p p e n .

Teaching Tolerance tolerance.org

Anti-Defamation League Adl.org

Partners Against Hate Partnersagainsthate.org

Stop Bullying Stopbullying.gov

EmpowerMT empowermt.org

Race: Are We So Different? understandingrace.org

Diversity Week T-Shirts

Diversity Week 2018 T-shirts will be worn during the week by student leaders

and given as thank-you gifts to presenters. T-shirt design by Will Fristo.

T h e F l a g s h i p P r o g r a m a t H e l l g a t e P r e s e n t s :

F e b r u a r y 2 0 - 2 3

H e l l g a t e H i g h S c h o o l

Dear Hellgate High School,

Welcome to Diversity Week 2018. Please read the

presentation description to your students in the days

before attending a presentation. This will encourage

participation and allow students to opt out based on the

presentation’s content.

If a student has any problems with Diversity Week,

please take a moment to discuss it with them. The li-

brary is open for students who choose to opt out.

Please, do not attend a presentation without sign-

ing up. If you have any questions, email me at hhsflag-

ship@mcps.k12.mt.us.

Your support of Diversity Week is appreciated.

Respectively, Emily Sandersfeld, The Flagship Coordinator

On August 13, 2010, Joe Stone nearly died after crashing into a

mountain at almost 50 MPH near Missoula, MT, while speed

flying (a form paragliding). The accident left him paralyzed

from the chest down and he has impairment in both his hands.

He has come to Hellgate to share the experience of this journey,

to inspire others to push the boundaries of perceived limita-

tions, and to live rich and fulfilling lives, regardless of their

physical and mental abilities.

Keynote Speaker Joe Stone

Friday February 23

Auditorium

Auditorium

Films: Dig it if You Can & My Grandpa is a Punk Dig it if You Can is the story of Steven Paul Judd, the dynamic and bold 21st centu-ry renaissance man. An inspirational story that shows how one artist utilizes a deep, rich history and makes it accessible through artistic expression. My Grandpa is a Punk by Hellgate’s own ‘Sage’ Irina Chimo, is a witty portrait of a grandfather and the charming family unit that help keep his legacy alive. After the film, Sage Chimo and Michael Workman from the Big Sky Documen-tary Film Festival will be here to answer questions.

UM Foreign Exchange Student Panel Exchange students studying at the University of Montana will be

talking about their experiences in America. They will discuss cultural similarities

and differences between their home countries and America.

Film: Last Dance at Johnson’s Barn Since 1952, generations of North Dakota families have attended dances at

Johnson’s Barn. The barn is an icon on the prairie - so integral to the commu-

nity fabric that scarcely a family in the region can’t trace a courtship or mar-

riage back to the barn. But when the farm’s owner, Brian Johnson, falls ill, he

and his family face a heartbreaking decision. Q&A will follow the film.

Lower Gym

Historical and Intergenerational Trauma of Native Americans Presenters Turquoise Devereaux and MJ Desrosier bring a presentation that consists of a timeline from the indigenous era to present day while focusing on trauma and how it influences Indian country today.

Joe Stone Keynote Speaker, Joe Stone is back to share more of his experiences. This presentation will feature photos and stories about Joe’s life.

Film: Ladies First The survival story of Deepika Kumari follows a girl born on the roadside to abject poverty in rural India, who’s relationship with archery has helped her trail blaze in a male-dominated world. Following Deepika’s dream of becoming the first Indian woman to win an Olympic Gold Medal, this film captures one wom-an’s struggle to overcome life’s obstacles with zeal and strength.

Soft Landing Missoula Soft Landing Missoula is a group of dedicated citizens, business owners, and non-profit organizations who have come together with the goal of opening our city, arms, and hearts in a sustainable way to refugees from around the world.

Lower Gym

Auditorium

Auditorium

Auditorium

Thursday February 22

Listening to Your Heart: Short stories & lessons from anything but a silent life. Join Anna Haslund and other deaf community members as they explore the

unique experiences of being part of the deaf community. This presentation will

include how to communicate and step out of one’s comfort zone. There will

also be a brief history of sign language. Please encourage your students to listen

respectfully and ask thoughtful questions.

Alcohol: True Stories (Hosted by Matt Damon) Tells the stories of four adolescents’ experiences with alcohol;

including drinking and driving, lost opportunities, addiction, alcohol-related vio-

lence, and the effects of alcohol use on relationships.

Auditorium Film: Beneath the Trees (Debajo de los árboles) With the help of an old still camera, a Mexican immigrant diagnosed with

memory loss retraces his journey across the Arizona border with his granddaugh-

ter. Q&A will follow the film.

Auditorium

Film: Rodents of Unusual Size (part 2/2) See description on previous page.

*Note due to length of film, there will be no Q&A.

Auditorium

Missoula Fencing Association Fencing is a sport with it's own unique culture. Learn about the Olympic sport of fencing in Western Montana from the Missoula Fenc-ing Association. They offer a safe environment where members can learn from qualified teachers using current USFA (United States Fencing Associa-tion) rules.

Hellgate United

Hellgate United presents discussion, information, and an activity exploring our

own prejudices and their impact on our community.

What is Gender? Performance artist Joi Boi, will be here to discuss sex, gender, and the difference. In-

cludes a short film by the Youth & Gender Media Project. Please encourage students to

keep an open mind and ask thoughtful questions.

Upper Gym

Choir Room

Choir Room

Lower Gym

Tuesday February 20

The Assembly

Block 3: 9:27-10:11

Upper Gym

W e l c o m e : O l i v i a P a n a r e l l a a n d G a b b y F l o r e s

K e y n o t e S p e a k e r : J o e S t o n e

N a t i v e A m e r i c a n P e r f o r m e r s

M A S C P e r f o r m e r s

MASC Mission:

To provide access to learning and experiencing the movement arts. We spe-cialize in aerial; acrobatics on suspended apparatus, partner acrobatics, and flow; movement meditation with props. Our programs provide opportuni-ties for students to engage in activities that boost fitness and well-being. At MASC, sense of community is strong. We cultivate supportive relationships with students, and organizations, and thrive on collaborative efforts. Our team is driven by the concepts of the Professionalism, and Community In-clusivity and Responsibility.

Upper Gym

Auditorium

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Tuesday February 20

Assembly

See description on previous page.

EmpowerMT: Tic-Tac-Privilege Tic-Tac-Privilege is a high speed and interactive game show inspired work-shop. The workshop consists of teams working together to break down the barriers of dialogue between groups around some of the most significant con-versations topics of today. The workshop helps participants to reflect on the advantages and disadvantages that are associated with belonging or being per-ceived as belonging to certain groups. So, come on down to raise your aware-ness, share your story, and take your chance at winning Tic-Tac-Privilege.

Films: Zion &

The Aria of Babyface Cauliflower Brown

Born without legs and growing up in foster care, Zion Clark, has struggled with fitting in his whole life. Following the story of the young wrestler who pushes himself to great lengths to pursue his passion. Cauliflower Brown explores the craft, narrative, and potential meaning found in independent professional wrestling. Q&A will follow the films.

Choir Room

Upper Gym

Communicating & Listening

Join the Missoula Community Dispute Resolution Center for an interactive

presentation on how to be an active listener, a better communicator, and

about mediation. This is a great way to start off Diversity Week.

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Communicating & Listening

See Description above.

Choir Room

Wednesday February 21

Gladiators & Belegarth Medieval Combat Society Now’s your chance to learn more about the sport and culture of Gladiators, and

the larger organization, Belegarth Medieval Combat Society. This full contact sport is a

lot of fun to watch and is often misunderstood by students and faculty alike. Hell-

gate High School students will introduce what Gladiators is and then demonstrate

a ‘battle.’ This is a lively and fun presentation—don’t miss it!

Auditorium

Film: Robert Mims the Texan Bull Rider After forty three years of riding bulls, Robert Mims is approach-

ing retirement. He is one of the few competing black Texan riders and has be-

come legendary among fellow riders for his wit and skill in the dangerous sport.

Robert struggles with whether or not to continue pursuing the fast-paced, risky

sport that has his loved ones fearing for his life. Q&A will follow the film.

Auditorium Film: Rodents of Unusual Size (part 1/2) Hard headed Louisiana fisherman, Thomas Gonzales, doesn’t know what will hit

him next. After decades of hurricanes and oil spills he faces a new threat - hordes

of monstrous 20 pound swamp rats invading coastal Louisiana and the defiant

people on the edge of the world who are defending their communities, culture,

and livelihoods from the onslaught of this curious and unexpected invasive spe-

cies.

Upper Gym

Auditorium

Film: Drive Them Buffalo An intimate look at the only tribal-led buffalo drive in North America. Shows

members of the Blackfeet Nation as they experience the power of American

Bison while driving their herd to their winter pasture - a ritual of stewardship

that brings hope for a modern-day cultural rebirth. Q&A will follow the film.

Film: The Reluctant Radical If a crime is committed in order to prevent a greater crime, is it forgivable? Is it, in fact, necessary? THE RELUCTANT RADICAL explores these questions by following activist Ken Ward as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change. Q&A will follow

the film. *Please note: In-School ‘Field Trip’ selection

Auditorium

Auditorium

Film: Keepers of the Future

Following the civil war in El Salvador, a peasant movement puts down roots.

Soon, these farmers and fishers discover new challenges: climate crisis and an

extraction economy. On the surface, the life of these campesinos may resem-

ble the past but in their solutions may lie the key to the future. Q&A will follow

the film.