Austin Human Rights Commission

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Austin Human Rights Commission The HRC meets at 5:30 on the 4th Monday of each month at City Hall (500 4th Avenue NE), unless otherwise posted.

MusicFood trucksFunFree cookies for the first 50 people who either register to vote or check their voter registration st...
10/17/2026

Music
Food trucks
Fun
Free cookies for the first 50 people who either register to vote or check their voter registration status courtesy of Super Fresh!

What else do you need? Join us at the Rock the Vote concert behind Blazing Car Wash across from the Methodist Church. 204 1st Ave NW from 4-8 pm.

Learn about voting today!

Happening today! Come on out.
10/17/2026

Happening today! Come on out.

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, resilience, and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples while acknowledging their de...
10/12/2026

Today, we celebrate the rich heritage, resilience, and lasting impact of Indigenous peoples while acknowledging their deep connections to the land and the important role they continue to play in shaping our communities.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! 🎉

Every year, LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated throughout October. This month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the...
10/12/2026

Every year, LGBTQ+ History Month is celebrated throughout October. This month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the milestones, challenges, and progress that have shaped LGBTQ+ history, while recognizing the individuals who have helped pave the way for greater equality, acceptance, and understanding.

Join us in celebrating the voices, stories, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals in our community and beyond.

Happy LGBTQ+ History Month! 🎉

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15, recognizing and honoring the his...
10/07/2026

Every year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 through October 15, recognizing and honoring the histories, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

From generations of stories and traditions to music, art, food, and countless contributions to our community, Hispanic heritage is an important part of our shared history.

Join us in recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the people, cultures, and traditions that continue to enrich our community.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉

10/06/2026

Candidate Forum Part 2
Austin City Council
Mower County Comissioner

Join us tonight from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for the second Candidate Forum!Tonight’s forum will feature candidates for:• Austin ...
10/06/2026

Join us tonight from 6:30–8:00 p.m. for the second Candidate Forum!

Tonight’s forum will feature candidates for:
• Austin City Council
• Mower County Commissioner

đź“Ť Community Action Building (105 1st St SE)

The forum will also be livestreamed right here on the Austin Human Rights Commission page, so you can tune in from wherever you are.

We hope to see you there—or online!

09/30/2026

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Where did the phrase "Every child matters", come from?

• The Orange Shirt: In 1973, six-year-old Phyllis went to the St. Joseph Mission residential school near Williams Lake, BC. Her grandmother had bought her a bright, shiny orange shirt for her first day, which made her feel excited and important.

• Confiscation: When she arrived at the school, school authorities stripped her, took away her clothes—including the orange shirt—and never gave it back.

• The Feeling That She Didn't Matter: Phyllis later shared that the color orange came to symbolize how her feelings and worth did not matter to the people running the institution.

• Orange Shirt Day: In 2013, a reunion was held to commemorate the residential school's impact, where Phyllis shared her story. This led to the creation of Orange Shirt Day, established on September 30th to honor survivors and remember the children who never returned home.

• A National Rallying Cry: The phrase "Every Child Matters" was adopted as the core slogan for Orange Shirt Day and the broader movement for truth, reconciliation, and awareness surrounding the Canadian Indian residential school system.

09/28/2026

Candidate Forum Day 1
MN State Senate and House
APS School Board
Mower County Sheriff

Please be respectful

06/01/2026

Wishing all our neighbors a happy Pride month!

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