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Community Shows Support for "Bemidji Respect" Pledge

2/28/2017

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​Over 80 people attended a gathering of community members who expressed support for the pledge developed by the Bemidji Respect advisory group. Bemidji Respect formed in November to highlight Bemidji as an inclusive community after Mayor Rita Albrecht was contacted by residents who said their friends and family had experienced discriminatory harassment. So far, almost 150 businesses and over 330 individuals have joined in signing the Declaration of Respect. Window clings and bumper stickers with the “Bemidji Respect” logo are available at Peacemaker Resources (444-8048) and Harmony Natural Foods Coop (751-2009) for anyone wishing to demonstrate their support for building bridges of inclusion, awareness and understanding across all divides.  
​The Declaration of Respect:

​Standing Together for #BemidjiRespect


Children and adults around Bemidji have experienced hostility and harassment simply because of who they are.
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This is absolutely unacceptable, here or anywhere. Together, we affirm shared values of mutual respect and appreciation for our differences. We are working to make this an even better place to live.

We acknowledge the full history of our city, which has experienced racial, economic and other disparities.  We will seek to heal past injustice while striving to confront new wrongs.

People and organizations in Bemidji continue to grow in our ability and determination to ensure safety and acceptance for all. We will never overlook expressions of hate or intolerance, and we will not allow the actions of a few to set us back.

Our community seeks to build bridges of inclusion, awareness and understanding across all divides.

We face up to challenges and address them together. We hold one another accountable for doing the right thing.

We promote a vibrant and welcoming environment in which to live, learn, create and achieve success.

We will speak out against hate speech and fear mongering.
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We proudly stand together as a community of respect − Bemidji Respect.
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Bemidji Middle School's STAR Team Presentation on "Perspective"

2/28/2017

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​"Perspective" was the lesson topic for Bemidji Middle School's STAR Team when they presented to 120 of their peers on Friday, February 17th.

With the help of STAR Trainer, Sharleen Zeman-Sperle, Peacemaker Resources, and BMS STAR Advisors, Travis Zachman and Pauline Winge, the BMS STAR Team prepared a presentation and set up learning stations about "Perspective." The STAR Team then gave a short presentation to the large group, which was followed by small groups of students rotating through learning stations led by STAR Team members.

​Students learned what perspective is, how to share their perspective in a respectful way, the importance of getting multiple perspectives before coming to a conclusion about something, and how their previous experiences help determine their perspectives. 
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Upcoming "Bemidji Truth & Reconciliation: Courageous Conversation" on March 1st

2/23/2017

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Location: The Cabin Coffeehouse Downtown, Bemidji
March 1, 2017 @ 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

What is Bemidji Truth & Reconciliation?
​Bemidji Area Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation Initiatives are a grassroots, community-driven effort to promote truth-seeking, healing and change with an initial focus on increasing understanding and building relationships among our area indigenous and non-indigenous communities.

​Bemidji Area Truth and Reconciliation's monthly event, Courageous Conversations About Race, utilizes the Courageous Conversations protocol and includes a set of tools including agreements, conditions and a compass to help guide the process.  

Trained facilitators Anton Treuer and Colette Dahlke guide the conversation using this protocol.  All are welcomed and encouraged to attend; no prior experience necessary. 
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"Getting Intentional with Social Emotional Learning" Webinar Held

2/22/2017

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The Beltrami Area Service Collaborative and Peacemaker Resources co-hosted a University of Minnesota Extension Agency webinar and follow-up conversation on “Getting Intentional with Social Emotional Learning: Promise, Progress and Priorities” on Feb. 9.  The live-streamed address by Dr. Dale Blyth offered reflections on the opportunities and challenges of improving social and emotional learning both within and beyond the classroom.  The event wrapped up with a World Café in which attendees discussed ideas for moving forward and supporting social and emotional learning for youth and the adults working with them.
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"Best EdCamp Yet!!"

2/16/2017

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The 4th Annual Edcamp Bemidji took place on February 11, 2017, and this year's event proved to be the best Edcamp yet!  Bemidji State University's Memorial Hall was filled with 121 educators from over 30 area school districts on a Saturday to discuss education.  The crowd was innovative, enthusiastic, and dedicated to providing the best education for all students.  Many of the sessions met the mission of Peacemaker Resources including, Mindfulness, Trauma Sensitive Schools, Equity in the Classroom, and Social and Emotional Learning.  Special thanks to the volunteer Edcamp Planning Committee and all of the business sponsors.  Looking forward to Edcamp Bemidji 2018!

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