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The Commission on Hispanic and Latiné Affairs works to identify and research the issues which impact the Hispanic and Latino populations in Bloomington, especially in the areas of health, education, public safety and cultural competency.
The Commission's responsibilities include:
- Develop action committees addressing the challenges of members of the Hispanic and Latino populations in the areas of education, health, employment and public safety
- Serve as a catalyst to promote positive public and private remedies to the multi-faceted issues confronting Latinos and Hispanics in our community and the resulting effects on the entire community
- Network with like-minded groups and local organizations to share ideas and information and to collaborate on projects where appropriate
- Celebrate Latino and Hispanic history and contributions to the Bloomington community and in the United States
Statutory Authority: BMC 2.23.080
All Commission meetings are open to the public and are held the last Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm in the Hooker conference room at City Hall
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Contact Info
Staff: Ximena Martinez, Liaison
Learn more about the Latino Programs and Outreach Division
Initiatives
IU Credit Union College Scholarship
Through the generous support of the IU Credit Union, the Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs is pleased to award one scholarship for $1,500. Recipient will be selected based on academic excellence, community involvement, and financial need.
IU Credit Union Solicitud de beca
Gracias al generoso apoyo de IU Credit Union, la Comisión de Asuntos Hispanos y Latinos se complace en otorgar una beca por $1,500. El destinatario será seleccionado en función de la excelencia académica, la participación comunitaria y la necesidad financiera.
Encuesta sobre el Acceso a Servicios de Traducción en la Atención Médica
La Comisión de Asuntos Hispanos y Latinos de la Ciudad de Bloomington lo invita a participar en esta encuesta ANóNIMA para ayudarnos a conocer si existen suficientes servicios de interpretación médica para la comunidad Latiné de Bloomington.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebre el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana (NHHM) con la Comisión de Asuntos Hispanos y Latinos a través de La Fiesta del Otoño celebra. La Fiesta del Otoño proporciona información educativa y ofrece actividades festivas para que todos disfruten. La Fiesta del Otoño is supported by the City of Bloomington’s Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs and the Community and Family Resources Department Latino Programs. During the event, attendees have the chance to experience traditional ethnic performances, listen to live regional music and purchase Latine food from our food trucks.
Black & Brown Arts Festival
A celebration of African and Latino creative arts and artists to affirm community space, preserve arts appreciation, and enhance pride in the spirit of diversity of the local Bloomington community. Supported by the City of Bloomington’s Commission on Hispanic and Latino Affairs, City of Bloomington Community and Family Resources Department, and the City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department, this free, family-friendly event will feature a visual arts exhibition in the pavilion and a performance showcase on stage, with food trucks available for purchase.
