Online series on race set to begin

Carlton County residents and others are invited to join an online series of conversations about equity, diversity and inclusion across the county on the fourth Tuesday of each month starting Feb. 23.

Called “Niibidoon: Relationship Weaving,” the two-hour conversations will be held online via Zoom and are open to all community members. The interactive talks will be facilitated by U of M Extension’s American Indian Leadership and Civic Engagement team.

Following is the schedule through June:

• Conversation with Jay: Indigenous Perspectives on Rural Equity Work​, Feb. 23

• Thanksgiving Unstuffed: The St. Patrick’s Day Edition, ​March 23

• Let’s Talk About Race, ​April 27

• Exploring Unconscious and Implicit Bias, ​May 25

• Finding your Voice, Leading for Change, ​June 22

The United Way of Carlton County, Community Memorial Hospital, Carlton County Community & Family Initiatives Department, Carlton County Children’s Mental Health & Family Services Collaborative, Minnesota Systems of Care and REACH Mentoring are co-sponsors.