Faces of Siouxland

"Faces of Siouxland" is a day long celebration and sharing of the diverse cultures in the Siouxland community through cultural dance, ethnic fashion show, arts, crafts, information and food.  

The Fair is free and a great family outing. We hope you can find time in your busy schedules to come out and experience the rich cultural diversity that exists in the Siouxland community.

The next Faces of Siouxland: Date to be determined.

Sioux City Convention Center  801 4th Street Sioux City, IA 51101

If you would like to take part in this event by renting a booth, volunteering, or want more information, contact the:
Sioux City Human Rights Commission
(712) 279-6985

To register as a vendor fill out this PDF and mail or drop off to 405 6th Street RM 410 Sioux City, IA 51101

Universal Human Rights Day

The Sioux City Human Rights Commission celebrates this day with the annual War Eagle Human Rights Awards ceremony.                                                                    

Each year nominations are sought for individuals or groups who have worked to promote human rights, diversity, and tolerance locally.

Three awards are given out at the ceremony after which attendees are honored with a meal.

2025 Nomination form available HERE 

War Eagle Human Rights Award Winners

 2024

• Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ
• Women Aware of Siouxland
• Perla Alacron-Flory
• Kristine Bornholtz

2023

• Kim Jenkins
• Terry "T" Medina
• Sioux City Area NOW
• Reverend Dr. Floyd Brown

2022

• Gary Turbes
• Treyla Lee
• Trisha Caxsep gu wiga Etringer

2021

• Rabbi Guy Greene
• Carol Kelzer
• Patricia Trudell Gordon

2020

• Jim Anderson
• Heather Craig-Oldsen

2019

• Andrew Pearson
• Mary J. Treglia Community House

2018

• Council on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (CSADV)
• Carolyn and Mike Goodwin
• Dr. Richard Lundy

2017

• A. Frank Baron
• Dr. Richard Owens
• Four Directions Community Center

2016

• Joanne Fox
• Jim Rixner
• Monique Scarlett

2015

• Diane Nesselhuf
• Joe Twidwell
• Opportunities Unlimited

2014

• George Boykin
• Don Dew
• Flora Lee

2013

• Audra Cole
• Sister Shirley Fineran, OSF
• Leon Koster

2012

• Katie Colling
• Gordon Lebowich
• Siouxland Aging Services, Inc.

2011

• Frank LaMere
• Tito Parker

2010

• Royce W Barnum
• Meg Bessman-Quintero

2009

• Susan Barta
• St. Paul's Indian Mission
• Barb Wingert

2008

• Father Marvin Boes
• Dr. Grace Anne Witte, O.S.F
• Sioux City Chapter of NAACP
• Sioux City Gospel Mission

2007

• Rev. Tom LoVan
• Northwest Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid

2006

• Connie Bear King
• Dick Sturgeon
• Marilyn Murphy

2005

• Dick Hayes
• Evelyn Rice
• Vernon Tott

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