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Nebraska Conversations
New NHC program to promote civil discussion
The Nebraska Humanities Council has announced a new program
in response to the call for more civility and dialogue in community
life. “Nebraska Conversations: A
NHC invites nonprofit and governmental groups to apply. Eligible organizations include schools, libraries, museums, civic groups, service clubs, tribal organizations, educational institutions and local governments.
“NHC is eager to pilot the program in several communities across the state this year,” said Executive Director Chris Sommerich. “The time is ripe to change the tenor of some of our civic dialogue, and NHC hopes to be a positive force for that change in Nebraska.”
Sponsoring organizations are encouraged to propose discussion programs to meet the needs of their own communities. Participants representing a cross-section of the community will explore a topic or question together with the goals of appreciating multiple points of view, respecting differences of opinion, expanding knowledge, recognizing the value of diversity of thought, and exchanging and exploring ideas together.
"Nebraska Conversations" will encourage full participation, civility, balance and learning.
NHC will provide funding for facilitation, presenters, meeting space and materials, and refreshments.
To learn more about "Nebraska Conversations," see the descriptive brochure by clicking on the PDF document in the left-hand column. To propose a program, click on the PDF document or the Word document in the left-hand column.
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Guide for Civil Discussion” is designed to
provide Nebraska communities with a structure and funding to create safe,
comfortable and reflective environments for community discussion of any
important issue. |
Phone 402-474-2131 or e-mail nhc@nebraskahumanities.org. |
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