Forum On Idaho’s Diversity Scheduled

A public forum Monday on Idaho’s ethnic character will feature Arthur A. Hart, director emeritus of the Idaho State Historical Society.

Hart will give a slide presentation that examines the contributions of various groups, from the early Native Americans to the latest immigrants from Southeast Asia.

The one-hour forum begins at 7 p.m. Monday at Templin’s Resort, and is sponsored by the Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Humanities Council, Idaho’s Visitor Information Centers, the North Idaho College Popcorn Forum, the NIC Human Equality Club and the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations.

Hart is the author of many articles and books on Western history and architecture.