Community Power Through Organizing

Join us for the 3rd Annual Our Voices Restored, a free community gathering focused on

building power through organizing, connection, conversation, and community.

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Saturday, October 3 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Bemidji State University – Hobson Memorial Union (Baux Arts Ballroom) 
1500 Birchmont Dr. NE, Bemidji, MN

 

​Free and open to everyone.

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Panel Discussions

Community Voices to Community Power

How do we build stronger communities? How can we keep ourselves and our neighbors

safe through organizing? Community leaders and organizers reflect on past challenges,

current efforts, and opportunities to create meaningful policy and community change.

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Youth Leadership

Our youth are the future – but once they have the mic, what is their vision?

At the 3rd annual Our Voices Restored event on Saturday, October 3rd, come listen to

Indigenous youth from across northern Minnesota speak about their engagement with

the community and the direction of social change for our future.

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Rapid Response & Community Organizing

From the Twin Cities to Bemidji, our communities have pulled together to protect our

neighbors from the threat of ICE. How did we do it? Come listen to organizers from

across the state talk about community responses this historic past year, and what the

next few months might hold.

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Keynote Speaker: Sterling Knox

Sterling Knox is a musician, youth advocate, and Ph.D. student at Marquette University.

Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee,

Sterling has worked directly with young people to create opportunities and

help reduce recidivism. He brings a powerful perspective on youth leadership, justice,

community, and the importance of second chances.

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Community Meal

A free meal will be provided to everyone attending. Share a meal, meet new people, and

build relationships with others from across our community.

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Resource Tables

Local and regional organizations will be available throughout the event with information

about community resources, services, programs, and opportunities to get involved.

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Community Spotlight

Celebrating the creativity and voices of our community, with a special spotlight on music

and creative work by local youth, followed by a live performance from Lady Midnight.

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Raffles & Giveaways

Attendees will have opportunities throughout the event to win raffle prizes and gifts.

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Get Involved

Want to host a resource table, volunteer, or stay connected with Our Voices Restored?

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