This free event is open to all community members. It is supported by grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Olmsted Bridge Collaborative.

This annual event is dedicated to growing inclusive, equitable communities through education and advocacy.

The series will feature:

• Marra B. Gad - an award-winning author, filmmaker, and advocate Marra B. Gad offers powerful insights about belonging, overcoming bias, and finding unity in keynotes and conversations that are tailored to each audience.

• MYVoice Youth Panel - a peer support and youth leadership development program of Ampersand Families.

• Shana King - a citizen of North Dakota’s Fort Berthold Reservation.

• Marpheen Chann - an award-winning author, writer, thinker, advocate, and speaker on identity, intersectionality, equity, and inclusion.
  

  Continuing Education Credits will be applied to the following licensing boards:

  • MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy

  • MN Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy

  • MN Board of Social Work

  • MN Board of School Administrators

  • MN Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board