Resources: Idaho, N. Nevada, Wyoming
Facts and Figures
Demographic Makeup of the West
U.S. Census Reports and Statistics
Education
Curricular
In the media
- Recently, Laura Bush, in Boise for the Early Learning Summit for the
Northwest Region, shared her views about early childhood and
bilingual education in an exclusive interview with IdahoPTV producer
Marcia Franklin.
- Historias de Familia, a project of KNPB Online (Reno) in conjunction with the broadcast of the PBS Latino drama, American Family.
Support/Lobbying
- College Assistance Minority Program
The College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) provides support to migrant
or seasonal farmworkers and their children to attend college. CAMP provides
financial support, counseling, tutoring, and mentoring to ensure success
in school.
Boise State University
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725-1120
Phone: (208) 426-3292
University of Idaho
Yolanda Bisbee
SUB Room 71
Moscow, ID 83844-2501
Phone: (208) 885-5173
- Council on Hispanic Education
Mari DeLeon
317 Happy Day Blvd. Suite 125
Caldwell, ID 83607
Phone: (208) 453-1320
Email: cheidaho@mindspring.com
Purpose: The Council on Hispanic Education is a private non-profit corporation
to enhance the educational, economic and social welfare of Hispanics
in the State of Idaho. The mission of the Council on Hispanic Education
is to organize community-based efforts that will improve the educational
status of Idaho's Hispanics.
Student Organizations
- Hispanic Collegians of Idaho (HCI)
A coalition of Idaho universities and colleges that promotes and preserves
the Hispanic culture. Committed to addressing the needs of the Hispanic
community, promoting higher education and obtaining academic excellence.
- Albertson College of Idaho:
Albertson Latino Americano Students (ALAS)
Albertson College
2112 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 459-5868
- Boise State University:
Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos (OELA)
Student Union Building
1910 University Drive
Boise, ID 83725
Phone: (208) 426-3825
- College of Southern Idaho:
Latinos Unidos
College of Southern Idaho
315 Falls Ave.
PO Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 733-9554-ext. 2221
- Idaho State University:
Hispanic Awareness Leadership Organization (HALO)
Idaho State University
Campus. Box 8170
Pocatello, ID 83209-8170
Phone: (208) 236-4428
- University of Idaho:
Campos (Camp Students)
University of Idaho
PO Box 442431
UCC228
Moscow, ID 83844-2431
Phone: (208) 885-5173
- Organizacion de Estudiantes Latino-Americanos (OELA)
University of Idaho PO Box 442431
UCC228
Moscow, ID 83844-2431
Phone: (208) 885-6163
General (Economic, Cultural, Political, Legal)
IDAHO
- Hispanic Business Association
Alice Whitney
10624 W. Executive Drive
Boise, ID 83713
Phone: (208) 322-7033
Mission: To provide a forum for Hispanic professionals to promote the
advancement and development of Hispanics in the business world, by expanding
education and business opportunities for the Hispanic population of
southwest Idaho, eastern Oregon and the Northwest United States.
- Hispanic Cultural Center (http://www.hispanicculturalcenter.org/)
Jorge Pena (Director)
1307 Third Street South
Nampa, ID 83651
Phone: (208) 442-0823
Email: info@hccidaho.org
Purpose: The primary goal of the Center is to foster understanding and
appreciation for the achievements of Hispanic people. The Center will
preserve Hispanic Cultural and artistic traditions and customs through
activities and programming including a museum, art exhibits, theater
productions, dance presentations, classes and special events.
- Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs (http://www2.state.id.us/icha/)
La Comisión de Asuntos Hispanos de Idaho
Don Peña
5460 W. Franklin Rd. Suite B
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: 334-3776
Fax: 208-334-3778
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic affairs (ICHA) is a non-partisan state
agency working to promote equality in economic, educational, social,
legal, housing, and political opportunities for Hispanics while serving
as a liaison between community and governmental entities. The Commission
identifies and monitors programs, legislation, and researches problems
and issues affecting Hispanic Idahoans. The main goal of the commission
is to overcome racism by fostering an awareness and appreciation of
Hispanic culture. By doing this, they hope to create a positive environment
where Hispanics can succeed. A newsletter is published and the commission
meets quarterly in various locations throughout the state.
Busca mejorar el estado educativo, social y económico de la población
hispana.
- Idaho Council on Hispanic Employment and Education (ICHEE)
Shelly Cooper
c/o Bureau of Land Management
3948 Development Ave.
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 384-3424
Fax (208) 384-3493
- Idaho Department of Labor, Job Service (http://www.labor.state.id.us/
or http://www.jobservice.us)
317 W. Main St.
Boise, ID, 83735-0600
Phone: (208) 332-3570
Fax: (208) 334-6300
Local, state and federal job search and registry. Check online or contact
for job service office in your area.
- Idaho Hispanic Caucus
Al Sanchez
P.O. Box 1445
Boise, ID 83701
Phone: (208) 465-5442
The Caucus promotes the social welfare of the Idaho community as a whole
and the Hispanic community in particular through community education,
legislation and administrative advocacy, and the coordination of services
available through other organizations. The organization seeks to centrally
administer advocacy for Hispanics and plans to retain lobbyists and
consultants who will address issues effecting Hispanics.
- Idaho Human Rights Commission (http://www2.state.id.us/ihrc/ihrchome.htm)
La Comisión de Derechos Humanos de Idaho
1109 Main Street, Fourth Floor
Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0040
Phone:: 208-334-2873 or 888-249-7025
TDD/TTY (208) 334-4751
Fax: (208) 334-2664
E-mail: inquiry@ihrc.state.id.us
This agency has jurisdiction to investigate complaints of discrimination
based on race, sex, color, religion and national origin in employment,
housing, education and public accommodations. In employment and housing,
it processes claims of discrimination based on disability. The commission
provides technical assistance and education where possible. It has a
limited number of research papers and videos for loan.
Procesa reclamos de discriminación alegada en empleo, vivienda, adaptaciones
públicas y educación. Tiene una cantidad limitada de trabajos de investigación
y videos disponibles para pedir prestados.
- Idaho Legal Aid, Migrant Law Unit (http://idaholegalaid.org)
Eric Johnson
1104 Blaine
Caldwell, ID 83605
Phone: (208) 454-2591
Specializing in legal services for migrant farmworkers and their families.
- Idaho Migrant Council, Inc.
317 Happy Day Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83607
Phone: (208) 454-1652
Fax: (208) 459-0448
Formed to benefit legal residents who are migrant or seasonal farm workers,
the Idaho Migrant Council provides comprehensive services to migrant
farmworkers and other rural residents of Idaho. Supportive services
include health, medical, food bank, referral and emergency transportation.
The Council also has educational programs to assist migrant families.
Migrant Head Start is a program that provides pre-school education and
support for individuals as they work to strengthen their family units.
Contact the main office for information regarding IMC locations in your
area.
- IMAGE de Idaho
Doug Fagerness
Harding Family Center
411 North 15th, Suite 103
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
Phone: (208) 666-6755, ext. 12
Email: dfagerness@nicheadstart.edu
This Latino outreach project provides resources and support for Latino
families around the state, as well as raising awareness of Hispanic
culture and sponsoring cultural events and celebrations. The organization
is committed to the employment, education and civil rights of Hispanics.
- Las Latinas Americanas
Patsy Stockdale
PO Box 306
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
Phone: (208) 267-7228
- Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Information Exchange (http://www.msfw.state.id.us/)
Idaho Department of Labor
317 West Main Street, Boise ID 83735-0600
Phone: (208) 334-6252;
Fax: (208) 334-6300
Education, Employment and Training Services
- Mujeres Unidas de Idaho
Elena Rodriguez
P.O. Box 8252
Boise, ID 83707
Phone: (208) 344-9524
Email: mujeres_unidas@hotmail.com
Formed to assist Hispanic women entering a professional career while
enhancing their entrance and advancement in employment and training
opportunities, the organization's goals are to foster the education
of Hispanic women and broaden their awareness of political and social
issues. The organization sponsors an annual conference.
- Salud y Provecho (Idaho Immigrant Council)
317 Happy Day Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83606
Phone: (208) 454-8632
Fax: (208) 459-1661
A counseling and referral service of Idaho Migrant Council, staffed
by professional bilingual case managers, it provides culturally appropriate
family assessment and treatment, including marriage mental health, drug
and alcohol, and Parents as Teachers in both Spanish and English. This
organization also provides a women's support group.
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Idaho Hispanic Youth Symposium
The symposium brings together Hispanic high school students from throughout Idaho to listen to motivational speakers and to participate in interactive workshops designed to enhance self-esteem, leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as to examine possible career paths for the future.
An initiative of the Idaho National Engineering and Environmental Laboratory (INEEL)
http://www.inel.gov/community/hispanic_youth/
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WYOMING
- Carmina Oaks
Latino Resource Center
170 N. Glenwood
Jackson, WY 83001
Phone: 307-734-0333
www.latinorc.org
- Antonio Rios-Bustamante
Director, Chicano Studies Department
University of Wyoming
326 Arts and Sciences Building
Laramie, WY 82070
http://uwyo.edu/chicanostudies/
- Wyoming Latino Coalition
C/O Equality State Policy Center
304 Main Streeet #8
Lander, WY 82520
www.equalitystate.org
- Dr. Dolores Cardona
Director of Multicultural Services
University of Wyoming
Cardona@uwyo.edu
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