What do Death Doulas Do?
We all deserve to experience the best death possible, but what does that mean and how can you make that happen for both yourself and your loved ones? Watch the recording to learn how we can all prepare better for death.
Suicide Prevention
This session is focused on helping destigmatize suicide by sharing what each and everyone can do to help bring support and awareness to this issue. This presentation will also include how to identify warning signs and risk factors, how to approach someone who may be at risk, and what professional help options are available.
Climate Emergency Resolution – Earth Day Event
Resources: Grand Marais City Passes Climate Emergency: https://www.cookcountynews-herald.com/articles/city-of-grand-marais-declares-a-climate-emergency/ Cook County Passes Climate Emergency: https://www.cookcountynews-herald.com/articles/county-board-passes-climate-emergency-resolution-becomes-the-first-county-in-minnesota-to-do-so/
City Climate Action Plan and ASHPs – Earth Day Event
Resources: Grand Marais Sustainability: https://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/sustainability
Recycling 101 in Cook County – Earth Day Event
Resources: Cook County, MN: https://www.co.cook.mn.us/ Solid Waste Management Plan: https://www.co.cook.mn.us/government/departments/land_services/plans.php Household Hazardous Waste Accepted Materials Cook County PDF: http://mycche.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Household-Hazardous-Wastes-Accepted-Cook-County.pdf Cook County Recycling
Pollinators and Beekeeping – Earth Day Event
Resources: Master Gardeners - https://www.facebook.com/CookCountyMG/
Entangled Histories: Russia, Ukraine, and the Current Conflict
Join Dr. Natalie Belsky from the University of Minnesota Duluth to learn about the historical context of the relations between Russia and Ukraine. Hear about the ways in which political actors, particularly Putin, are appropriated and misinterpreting historical narratives to serve their own purposes.
