Join us to Celebrate Our New Executive Director Jill Nyberg
Executive Director John Nousaine is Retiring
Please join us in celebrating all he has done for North Country and the disability movement as a whole. This event is open to the public and all are welcome for socialization, cake and coffee on Friday, May 17th 2019 from 2pm – 4pm. Se the below flyer for more information.
Upcoming Parent Peer Specialist Training!
Peer Specialist Training Ashland, June 10 – 12 & 17 – 19
A certified parent peer specialist is an individual with lived experiences in parenting a child with mental health and/or substance use concerns and is knowledgeable in navigating systems of care for a child. Please share with your contacts and anyone you think may be interested in participating. Contact Liz at 715-392-9118 Extension 111 or liz@northcountryil.org for more information
Annual Empowerment Expo
On Thursday, July 25th we will be hosting EXPO 2019, an empowering event with Fun, Food, Events, Music, Dancing, Art, Prizes, Athletic demonstrations, Products and Goods made by people with disabilities, information on disability related agencies, face painting: these are just a few of the exciting offerings. Open to the public. No Admission Fee, but folks are encouraged to bring dollars for the raffle and/or consumer product purchases! ☺
Last year we had over 850 attendees and media coverage from twin port TV stations and newspapers! This year we are raising money to help fund the Webster Dream Park, an all abilities playground in Superior!This is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for people with disabilities in our community.
We are seeking sponsors and support from local businesses and organizations. If you decide to make a tax-deductible donation or prizes to be given to the public it will make our event stronger and your organization more visible in our community. All donors will be advertised at the event. Sponsors who donate $100 or more will be welcome to have a free display table! Please join us at our Mariner Mall location, 69 N 28th St in Superior on Thursday, July 25th from 11am – 330pm. For further information contact John at 715-392-9118 ext. 10 or jill@northcountryil.org Thank you for your support and I hope to see you on July 25th!
Past Events
30 Year Anniversary Expo 2018 7/26/18 at Mariner Mall
Thursday July 26th2018 Twin Ports area people with disabilities, friends and community members will come together once again for Expo 2018 and North Country’s 30 Year Anniversary! North Country’s popular annual event brings the community together at Superior’s Mariner Mall is free and open to the public. Expo 2018 will feature food, music, adaptive recreation equipment demonstrations, face painting, exhibits by local artisans, businesses and community organizations. Free admission includes lunch and light refreshments.
Expo 2017 featured a long list of entertainers with disabilities, including the popular Tribal Alchemie belly dancing troupe, area violinist extraordinaire Gaelyn Lea, Challenge Center’s Matevi martial arts troupe, Aerial Silks Performances, and many more.
And fabulous prizes: Over $3000 of prizes were raffled or sold at silent auction!
Expo 2018 will be the sixth annual expo put on by North Country Independent Living and a celebration of 30 years empowering people with disabilities (715-392-9118). For more information contact: John Nousaine (715) 392-9118, john@northcountryil.org
Saturday, February 25 @ Ignite Studio Duluth 207 W Superior St Suite 100
Only $10
Doors Open @ noon
Shake your booty 12:30pm-2:30pm
Bottom Dollars, a Rooted in Rights original documentary, will be screening at Zeitgeist, presented by Access North in partnership with North Country Independent Living. Bottom Dollars exposes the exploitation of nearly 250,000 people with disabilities in the U.S. that are legally being paid less than the minimum wage, on average, less than $2 an hour. The documentary calls for the phase out of the unfair practice of sub-minimum wages and sheltered workshops, and offers solutions for fair wages and inclusive employment.
Bottom Dollars screening is on Monday, March 20th from 6-8pm (6:30p showtime) at Zeitgeist, 222 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802. Following the premiere, Access North & North Country Independent Living will join Vocational Rehabilitation as well as other Integrated Employment Service Providers to provide the community with local information on exploring alternatives to segregated employment and unfair wages.
To help cover the costs of the event we are asking for your help. 2 hours of dancing bliss for a good cause for only $10 donation at the door. All proceeds will go to the benefit of people with disabilities advocating for equal pay for equal work through the Bottom Dollars screening event at Zeitgeist.
Expo 2017 7/27/17 at Mariner Mall
Thursday July 27th2017 Twin Ports area people with disabilities, friends and community members will come together once again for Expo 2017. North Country’s popular annual event brings the community together at Superior’s Mariner Mall is free and open to the public.Expo 2017 will feature food, music, adaptive recreation equipment demonstrations, face painting, exhibits by local artisans, businesses and community organizations.Free admission includes lunch and light refreshments.
Expo 2016 featured a long list of entertainers with disabilities, including the popular Tribal Alchemie belly dancing troupe, area violinist extraordinaire Gaelyn Lea, Challenge Center’s Matevi martial arts troupe and many more.
And fabulous prizes: Over $3000 of prizes were raffled or sold at silent auction including a Apostle Island Kayak Trip for 2 by Wilderness Inquiry, Handcrafted Quilt, Lots of food and beverage cards and much, much more.
Expo 2017 will be the fifth annual expo put on by North Country Independent Living (715-392-9118).For more information contact:John Nousaine(715) 392-9118, john@northcountryil.org
If you’d like to see pictures from Expo 2015, click on the link below to check out our gallery. Pictures from Expo 2016 coming soon:
