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.
Life of the Voyageur Smashing Myths and Discovering the Real Voyageurs
Here in Minnesota, the voyageur of the fur trade has taken on an iconic role. Did they sing all day paddling and portaging, did they carry an unfathomable amount of weight while portaging? Where were they from, how short were they? Could they swim? Join us as we uncover the true story of these beasts of burden.
Small Business Income Tax: What’s Deductible and how to Minimize Your Tax Liability
We will start by discussing a brief overview of the main types of small business entities (sole proprietor, partnership, S corporation, C corporation) and will dive into the various major areas of business income tax deductions such as deducting vehicle expenses, health insurance, home office, retirement plans, health savings accounts, and hiring your kids (especially if they are minor children).
Community Town Hall Event: Child Care Solutions for Cook County
Virtual community town hall to discuss a need critical to our future economic success. Facilitated by First Children’s Finance we will be reviewing our current state and enter into in-depth discussions around possible solutions.
Safe Winter Adventures
Learn from Matthew Baxley, Outdoor Adventure Guide and Podcaster, what items need to come with you on every outing, how to always know where you are, and evaluate your own readiness for a new adventure.
The Medicine of a Good Nights Sleep
During this presentation, Charles L.Ac will share the basic science of sleep as well as take a deep look at sleep through the lens of Traditional East Asian Medicine. This session will cover physiological changes during the sleep state and common issues that affect restful sleep. We will look at helpful practices and simple home therapies to address commonly seen problems during sleep.
Truth, Memory, & Solidarity with Ukraine
Three experts on Russia, the former Soviet Union, and the European Union will shed light on the ideological substratum, propaganda cover, and memory politics surrounding the unfolding war in Ukraine.
What is Hate Speech?
By talking through specific examples, we will explore what hate speech is and where it fits within the First Amendment. You will learn about the types of speech that can potentially be restricted by the law. You will also hear about ways hate speech has been countered.
Pemmican Man Author Interview – 1821 in Rainy Lake House: Twilight Year of the Fur Trade 2021 Study Group Conference
Q&As with Bill Hennessey – Author of Pemmican Man. Included in the 1821 in Rainy Lake House: Twilight Year of the Fur Trade Study Group Conference.
