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Minneapolis, MN | Join Lunar Startups in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and progress of the first six founders to participate in the Lunar Startups program. This non-traditional pitch event will mix classic demo with real stories of grit, perseverance, and growth, showcasing what it REALLY means to be an entrepreneur.

Minneapolis, MN | Over 1,000 diverse leaders from business, education, arts and community service will come together to move Minnesota forward through honest conversation about race.

Minneapolis, MN | POWERING INCLUSION is an ongoing event series designed to equip leaders to lead through a lens of Race + Place + Income, positioning the Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) region as a hub for talent, investment, and innovation to increase our economic competitivenes

Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN | Surrounded by abundant lakes, ponds and wetlands and by the shore of the Mississippi River, conference attendees will re-imagine progressive education for the 21st Century. While honoring the historical sources of progressive philosophy, this conference will be a space that co- constructs, elevates and embraces new narratives, reflective of “respectfully collaborative and critical relationships between students, educators, parents/guardians, and the community.”

Bismarck, ND | During a presidential address in 1941, Franklin D. Roosevelt articulated “Four Freedoms” which he believed embodied the fundamental human rights that a functioning democracy would fight to protect. These freedoms represent the four cornerstones of the American Dream: Freedom of Speech, Freedom of Worship, Freedom from Want, and Freedom from Fear. GameChanging thinkers will take the stage to represent each of these freedoms and provide their insight into how Roosevelt’s vision has—or hasn’t—been realized. 

Minneapolis, MN | The 2019 NIEA Convention theme, "Celebrating 50 Years of Building Education Nations: Strengthening and Advancing Native Control of Native Education" recognizes the role educators and communities play in shaping the future leaders of Native education. The five-day convention will not only celebrate the successes realized in Native education over the past 50 years but also look forward to the future and making strides in ensuring that Native students thrive in the classroom and beyond.

St. Cloud, MN | The power of ideas worth spreading continues to gain power, visibility and engagement. Meet members of the emerging TEDxStCloud community and help us turn ideas into action.

Prior Lake, MN | The work of the Native Alliance at Teach for America involves bringing awareness to communities. Native corps members, alumni and staff are invited to come together for workshops, networking, coalition building, and community experiences.

Keystone, SD | Strengthening the Circle aims to build the capacities of experienced and emerging Native-led nonprofit organizations that are working to improve economic development, education, and social services on or near reservations. This Native Nonprofit Leadership Program consists of a four-day workshop for forty executive directors and Board members with follow-up training and technical assistance.

Saint Paul, MN | The 2019 Equity Summit II will be a regional call to move the needle, decreasing the economic disparity gaps in the region, increasing workplace inclusion and making equity a standard in doing business.

Mankato, MN | The Women's Leadership Conference: Racial & Gender Justice is a leadership development and community-building event for women, especially women of color, from across southern Minnesota, which is focused on the racial and gender injustices facing Minnesota women. The conference is unique and highlights women as catalysts for change while preparing hundreds of women to lead by providing: skill-building; opportunities to develop new networks of connection that can be leveraged to effect change; and education and support around the intersecting issues of race and gender in our communities.