Upcoming Trainings, Events & Grants as of 8/26/2024

Core Training Series Rescheduled

• We had to reschedule our Core Training Series from August 21^st to September 4^th from 1:00 – 4:30pm
• This is a great opportunity to learn the basics of health equity, community engagement and what networks are.
• If you had previously registered, there is no need to register again. If you want to join us, register here: MN Health Equity Networks Core Training Series

Trainings, Events, & Webinars:

• Aug. 27: A Public Health Educator’s Viewpoint of The Anxious Generation
• Aug. 27: COMET: A Gentle Introduction to Supporting Community in MN
• Aug. 27: Southwest Health & Human Services Community Meetings (Pipestone) – Flyer below
• Aug. 27: Southwest Health & Human Services Community Meetings (Redwood Falls) – Flyer below
• Aug. 28: Southwest Health & Human Services Community Meetings (Marshall) – Flyer below
• Sept. 6: The Suicide Prevention Regional Coordination System in MN
• Sept. 9: Health Equity Practice Considerations for Public Health Emergencies
• Sept. 9: Health Literacy: The Teach-back Method
• Sept. 10: Trauma-Informed Data Practices
• Sept. 10: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging: A Tool or a Weapon?
• Sept. 11: Seeking Cultural Safety: Ethical Considerations for Newcomer Health
• Sept. 11: Roundtable Discussion: Mental Health Fund (Windom) – Flyer below
• Sept. 17: Culture is Prevention: Suicide Prevention in Indian Country
• Sept. 19: How Rural Communities are Thriving as New Immigrants Put Down Roots (Worthington)
• Sept. 24: MN Health Equity Networks Statewide Gathering: Disability & Equity Justice
• Sept. 24: Changing the Narrative on Mental Health
• Sept. 24: 2B CONTINUED Annual Continuing Education for Professionals Conference (Glencoe)
• Sept. 24: Southwest Minnesota Career Expo (Marshall)
• Sept. 25: Southwest Minnesota Career Expo (Worthington)
  • If your organization is interested in participating in either of the Career Expo’s, email Eriann Faris at eriann.faris@swsc.org
• Oct. 14 – 16: Prevention Conference (St. Cloud)
• Oct. 27 – 30: American Public Health Association Conference (Minneapolis)
• Nov. 13 – 15: Partners in Public Health Conference (Breezy Point)

September 13 – 22 is Welcoming Week!

Welcoming Week is an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all, including immigrants. Welcoming Week Events:

• September 13: Welcoming Week(External link) (Glencoe)
• September 14: Welcoming Week(External link) (Willmar)
• September 14: Multicultural Fiesta(External link) (St. James)
• September 17: Welcoming Week(External link) (Marshall)
• September 19: Diversity Fest(External link) (Alexandria)

News, Info & Resources:

• Red Lake Nation & Lower Sioux Indian Community Receive Federal Funding
• Child Care Listening Sessions: View the report regarding key challenges and recommendations from over 150 Southwest MN child care providers and community leaders who attending listening sessions in July.
• Power Privilege & Oppression: Six minute video on power & privilege

Grants:

• Mental Health Cultural Community Continuing Education Grant: Provides grant funding for free CE training for professional level mental health licensees who are from communities of color, Tribal Nations, or underrepresented communities. Grants are $7,500 each and are accepted on a rolling basis through April 1, 2025 or until all funds have been awarded. (Information attached)
• Health Professionals Clinical Training Expansion Grant: Due Sept. 9
• Clinical Dental Education Innovations Grant: Due Sept. 16
• 2025 - 2026 Indian Health Grant: Due Oct. 7