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Events and Education
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Funding Opportunities
Announcements
Transitions Fairs
Transitions Meetings
- Upcoming Transition Coalition Meetings
 Coming Home/Facing Re-Entry
“The challenge for today is not how to restore ancient societies, but how to regenerate our culture and revitalize our people as warriors”
Taiaiake Alfred, Wasase, 2005
Date: Monday, September 17 (9:00am-3:30pm) & Tuesday, September 18, 2018 (9:00am-2:30pm). Lunch will be provided
Location: Takoda Institute-Division of American Indian OIC, 1845 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Overview: This 2-Day workshop is open to all Native American Peoples from any Federally Recognized Tribe in the United States who are currently transitioning from a period of incarceration to those who hold a criminal background and experiencing core reentry challenges. The workshop will discuss overcoming three core reentry challenges (housing, employment and relapse prevention) for Native Americans with focus on cultural engagement and resources available through the many Native American organizations in the Twin Cities area and throughout the State of Minnesota. Throughout the workshop we will hear from those who have successfully made it through the barriers of re-entry, utilized the resources available and are nowliving a healthy & self-sufficient lifestyle.
Sponsored by: Aanji Bimaadizing (Formerly the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe - Department of Labor), Mille Lacs Urban Office and Takoda Institute-Division of American Indian OIC
This workshop is limited to 75 participants. For more information or to RSVP contact Gerry Jamieson (Aanji Bimaadizing-Formerly the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, Department of Labor) at 320-364-9666 or Gerald.Jamieson@millelacsband.com
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 Save the date: October 11
MAVA invites you to attend our annual fundraising Strengthening Service
Breakfast on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion
Temple in St. Paul.
Come learn, network, and support how MAVA impacts the causes that are important
to you! RSVP here.
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Each December, the Minnesota Department of Human Rights hosts the Human Rights Symposium. The symposium brings together presenters and participants to explore ideas and best practices to reduce discrimination within the state of Minnesota.
Crossroads: Reconciling Our Vision for America – As Minnesota embarks on the next chapter of human rights in Minnesota, America and Minnesota are at a crossroads. Minnesota and the country are in the midst of extraordinary demographic changes. Across the United States, the importance of equity, human and civil rights in education, housing, health care, employment, the court system and many other areas is being challenged. Nearly 50 years after the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act were passed, America is a crossroad and must reconcile its vision for America.
Call for Presentations
If you are interested in presenting, please fill out the form below and submit by Friday, Sept. 14 to MDHR's ShareBase.
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Evidence-Based Practices in the Criminal Justice System - How We Got Here and Where We are
Going: An Overview for Criminal Justice, Forensic Mental Health, and Human Service
Professionals Working with Justice-Involved Individuals
Presenter: Joseph Arvidson, MS, GCERT
Date: Friday, November 30, 2018 Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm 6.0 CEUs
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Save the Date!
2019 MFFN Summit
Fathers, Families and the Broad Spectrum of Addictions
February 4-5, 2019
Best Western Kelly Inn, St. Cloud
More Info
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Ethics: Can Professional Ethical Autonomy Survive in the 21st Century?
When
Friday, September 21, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Goodwill Easter Seals, 553 Fairview Ave N., Saint Paul, MN 55104
Description:
o Can Professional Ethical Autonomy Survive in the 21st Century?
Ethics from a public perspective.
o How ethical is your profession?
Social challenges as ethical questions.
o What does ethics have to do with social issues?
Ethics and the marketplace.
o Is your profession being subverted by the marketplace?
The role of business.
o How can business make a difference?
We will look at some of these questions, and more in this interactive workshop, where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, to share with each other, and perhaps see ethics from a new perspective.
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 Presenter: Peter Eichten – Metro State Professor
Peter Eichten has been an administrator in Catholic and Protestant churches for more than 25 years. He teaches in the Masters of Public and Nonprofit Administration program at Metropolitan State University where he teaches two part courses: Public Ethics and the Common Good and Undoing Racism in the Workplace and the Public Arena. He has degrees in History, Education, and Theology, he has been a high school teacher, counselor, and coach, and he has also worked in Catholic Campus Ministry. He has been elected to a public school board and has served on the board of directors of two non-profits. He’s a past president of the Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association, and serves as a Commissioner on the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) for the city of Minneapolis.
Date: Friday, September 21, 2018
Time: 9:00am-noon
Location: Goodwill Easter Seals, 553 Fairview Avenue N, St. Paul, MN 55104
REGISTER HERE
Trainings are free to all current Second Chance Coalition Members.
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Parenting With Purpose
Invites you and your guests to attend our 22nd Annual Fall Event!
 Sunday, September 23rd
5:00 PM Silent Auction and Reception
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Dinner and Program
$45/person | $360/table (seating for 8)
Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive North,
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
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"If we can change an individual who is part
of a family-you affect the family, the family affects the community. So
now you have less crime, more employed people in your neighborhoods, people who
are safer to be around. This family is now an asset versus a drain on the
community. A healthy family produces healthy kids who positively
influence the future, a domino effect occurs for generations”
Lori Strong, Executive Director
SIGN UP TODAY!
It's time to
get ready for the 2018 Walk for Recovery!
Sign up now to participate in MRC's Walk for Recovery, presented by Nuway.
MRC's Walk for Recovery is a National Recovery Month event to
express gratitude, convey hope, and to celebrate all in recovery and those who
help recovery happen!
Date: September
15
Time: 9 a.m.
- 1 p.m.
Location:
Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
Join us for the Walk for Recovery as a way to celebrate
recovery, show your support, generate hope, reduce stigma, and offer living
proof that recovery is real.
How can you show your support for
recovery?
Tell everyone about the Walk; donate to a
walker or to the Walk; register and walk; form a team; do some fundraising; or
volunteer on the day of the Walk. YOU can do all this right here on this website!
Help us show that recovery is real and that it's happening NOW.
A Midwest Mentoring
Collaborative Workshop
Transforming
Psychological Trauma Into Nonviolent Power
Mentors, nonprofit
& correction professionals are welcome and
encouraged to attend!
Thursday - September 20th
5:30 - 8 p.m. @ Henn.
Ave. United Methodist Church 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Free admission
Agenda:
5:30 Fellowship and light meal
6:00 Transforming Trauma Into Nonviolent Power, Donna Minter
7:30 Questions and Wrap-up
Light dinner will be available Gluten free will be an option
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Presenter: Donna L. Minter, PhD, LP
Founder & Executive Director
Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
a 501(c)(3) non-partisan public charity nonprofit organization
transforming psychological trauma into nonviolent power with positive productive
alternatives to revenge (www.mnpeace.org)
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 MCA Annual Training Institute
October 24-26, 2018 in Duluth, MN
"Past Reflections and
Future Bridges"
Early Registration Rate
if paid by September 1st
click here for details & registration form
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Also...
Mark your calendars for the 3rd Friday of each month for the Free MCA workshops:
Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21
Monthly workshops are free and for MCA members only. New Memberships will require activation after payment is received for you to be able to register for the event. If you try to register before your membership is active, you will receive an error notice. Activation may take up to 48 hours.
Are you ready to have lunch
and learn AND get your CEUs? The Minnesota Brain Injury Alliance is offering
Lunch and Learn Seminars at our offices in Roseville and are targeted for
Social Workers and Social Service Professionals.
Sessions will take place on September 12, October
16, November 14.
Click here for
complete information on our 2018 Lunch and Learn Seminars.
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Join the MN Department of Health for a Monthly Mental Well-Being and Resilience Learning Community Discussion
- This is an interactive monthly statewide webinar and local discussion.
- Last Tuesday of each month from 10:00-12:00.
- The first hour is a webinar about an innovative strategies to promote mental well-being and resilience from a community or organization.
- The second hour includes time for local community discussion about local resources and needs relevant to the presentation.
Questions? Email anna.lynn@state.mn.us
Minnesota Employers' Fair Chance Job Fair & Hiring Event
Looking for a job? Find your next career now!
This event is open to all job seekers!
On Tuesday, September 11, we invite you to come and engage with employers who are committed to fair chance hiring!
800 W. Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411
North Minneapolis Workforce Center
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The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) is looking for individuals across the state interested in joining a team that is committed to helping serve Minnesota Veterans and their families. Whether you are a Veteran, family member, or an individual who wants to show your support for our nation’s heroes, we are confident you will find a career path that is diverse, team-oriented and focused on making a real difference. Some of our current job openings:
Fergus Falls
Licensed Practical Nurse (closes Sept. 5)
Registered Nurse (closes Sept. 5)
Human Services Technician (closes Sept. 5)
Luverne
Certified Nursing Assistant (closes Sept. 30)
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TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER
Construction • Automotive Service
Banking and Finance • Medical Office
NO COST TO ELIGIBLE STUDENTS
Receive classroom instruction, hands-on experience, resume development and job placement assistance
 TO GET STARTED: attend
an Information Session
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Medical
Office and Banking & Finance:553 Fairview Ave NorthSt. Paul, MN
55104
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Automotive
Service and Construction:635 Prior Ave North,St. Paul, MN 55104
WHEN: The 2nd and 4th TUESDAY of
EVERY MONTH from 2-3 pm (arrive by
1:45pm) on Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th, Nov. 13th, June 26th, July 24th, Aug. 28th, Sept. 25th, Oct. 23rd, Nov. 27th
Click HERE For More Info
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Do you know someone who
would love to help others in recovery reach their goals and build on their
success? Encourage them to begin a year of service this fall at MN Department
of Corrections!
MN DOC Reentry Services is proud to have been awarded a Minnesota Recovery
Corps member beginning this fall. Minnesota Recovery Corps is a new program
designed specifically with direct or indirect experience in recovery to serve
other individuals who are trying to sustain their own recovery. This person is
not a sponsor or counselor, but a trained AmeriCorps member and mentor who
understands the journey of recovery. They will focus on helping individuals
reach their goals that can help build and sustain the great experiences that a
life in recovery can bring.
I need your help now to recruit
an individual for this opening! My goal is to fill this position by the end
of August to ensure they’re ready to start serving our clients. In addition
to extensive training, the member will receive on-site support and oversight
from a site supervisor.
Members come from many
backgrounds and experiences, including those who are on their own recovery
journey. In return for their service, members earn a living allowance,
educational award, federal student loan forbearance, and other benefits.
Positive social
supports impact the success of men and women releasing from prison settings
into community. Through the support of a recovery navigator as an addition to
our Reentry Services Unit, we can increase transition success of participating
men and women. Increased success means increased public safety and decreases in
recidivism. Our agency (and our state) benefits when men and women have less
frequent or no prison returns.
Please encourage
someone you know to apply online or learn more about the program, position
qualifications, and benefits at www.minnesotarecoverycorps.org For more information about the opening,
please email Kelley.Heifort@state.mn.us
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