Events
Overcoming Racism Conference: The Power in Truth Telling
Date: November 11th, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Location: Bemidji State University, Lower Hobson Memorial Union
Join us for the 4th annual FREC Overcoming Racism Satellite conference in Bemidji: The Power in Truth Telling. Our livestreamed keynote speaker this year is Kao Kalia Yang. She is a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher. She is also a co-founder of "Words Wanted", a company dedicated to helping immigrants with writing, translating and business services. Her work is passionate and eloquent as she seeks to deepen the understanding of the human condition in order to garner more compassion in the world.
Cost: By Donation, free, or Suggested Donation of $50
Register HERE
Time: 8:00 am - 5:15 pm
Location: Bemidji State University, Lower Hobson Memorial Union
Join us for the 4th annual FREC Overcoming Racism Satellite conference in Bemidji: The Power in Truth Telling. Our livestreamed keynote speaker this year is Kao Kalia Yang. She is a Hmong-American writer, filmmaker and teacher. She is also a co-founder of "Words Wanted", a company dedicated to helping immigrants with writing, translating and business services. Her work is passionate and eloquent as she seeks to deepen the understanding of the human condition in order to garner more compassion in the world.
Cost: By Donation, free, or Suggested Donation of $50
Register HERE
See documents below for additional event information
100% Graduation Rates: A Community Summit
Date: October 20th, 2022
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Sanford Center, Entrance Gate 4, Lake View Room, Bemidji
You are invited to an all-day summit here in Bemidji, Thursday, October 20, 2022, featuring community members, education and tribal leaders, and students who will share their success stories. All attendees will hear the moderated panel discussions and participate in identifying actions needed for the future. This summit is an effort to engage in dialog on what more all of us (teachers, parents, social workers, community leaders and businesses) can do to ensure that the youth in our cities and region have the opportunities made available to them for success. The Summit was scheduled during the days outlined for Minnesota Educators Association (MEA) and continuing education credits are being offered to increase the participation of our local educators.
Cost: $80-$100, Early bird, student, and group discounts available in registration
If you are wanting to table at this event please contact event organizers John Eggers or Michele Brielmaier (e-mails below)
Register HERE!
For questions concerning this event please contact:
Dr. John Eggers - envision@paulbunyan.net
OR
Michele Brielmaier - michele.brielmaier@gmail.com
Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Sanford Center, Entrance Gate 4, Lake View Room, Bemidji
You are invited to an all-day summit here in Bemidji, Thursday, October 20, 2022, featuring community members, education and tribal leaders, and students who will share their success stories. All attendees will hear the moderated panel discussions and participate in identifying actions needed for the future. This summit is an effort to engage in dialog on what more all of us (teachers, parents, social workers, community leaders and businesses) can do to ensure that the youth in our cities and region have the opportunities made available to them for success. The Summit was scheduled during the days outlined for Minnesota Educators Association (MEA) and continuing education credits are being offered to increase the participation of our local educators.
Cost: $80-$100, Early bird, student, and group discounts available in registration
If you are wanting to table at this event please contact event organizers John Eggers or Michele Brielmaier (e-mails below)
Register HERE!
For questions concerning this event please contact:
Dr. John Eggers - envision@paulbunyan.net
OR
Michele Brielmaier - michele.brielmaier@gmail.com
SAMPLE OF PRIOR EVENTS
Strength-based Resilience for Child Care Providers
Four Live Virtual Zoom Sessions June 8, 15, 22, and 29, 2022
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
Learn strength-based practices that are respectful and inclusive of a child's strengths, learning style, cultural background, and developmental capacities. We start the course by expanding our own resilience with mindfulness practices paired with the Clifton Strengths assessment. Explore how to incorporate these insights and practices into your work with children and families. Course includes the Clifton Strengths assessment, checklists and observation resources for strengths-spotting, a copy of the Strength-Based Parenting book, and an extensive resource guide focused on early childhood development and learning.
12 hours of credit. Develop Approved Level 1.
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
Learn strength-based practices that are respectful and inclusive of a child's strengths, learning style, cultural background, and developmental capacities. We start the course by expanding our own resilience with mindfulness practices paired with the Clifton Strengths assessment. Explore how to incorporate these insights and practices into your work with children and families. Course includes the Clifton Strengths assessment, checklists and observation resources for strengths-spotting, a copy of the Strength-Based Parenting book, and an extensive resource guide focused on early childhood development and learning.
12 hours of credit. Develop Approved Level 1.
Restorative Practices in Schools Conference
June 13-16, 2022 and June 20-23, 2022
(MN Dept. of Education)
More information available on the MDE Website including descriptions of all the sessions.
Link to MDE Registration for Restorative Practices Circles. Note: All registrants must sign up at the registration site hosted by Lake Country Service Cooperative.
An informational sheet including a table of workshops offered in June.
June 13-16, 2022 and June 20-23, 2022
(MN Dept. of Education)
More information available on the MDE Website including descriptions of all the sessions.
Link to MDE Registration for Restorative Practices Circles. Note: All registrants must sign up at the registration site hosted by Lake Country Service Cooperative.
An informational sheet including a table of workshops offered in June.
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