From small towns and Native reservations, and from the Iron Range to the Twin Ports, women across our region are meeting this moment with courage, love, strategy, and a commitment to standing up for our families, neighbors, and communities.

Women leaders in our rural communities carry a lot! We build, we care, we organize, and we persist— even when our leadership is overlooked, downplayed, or undermined by those who don’t yet understand our collective power.

This gathering is a chance to connect with other women leaders, organizers, activists, and caregivers who are rising and resisting in our rural region. We'll gather to uplift women's voices and leadership, to build relationships across geography and experience, and to imagine a future where we thrive together!

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This is a grassroots community gathering created by and for rural and Native women leaders, organizers, and activists across our northern Minnesota region.

This includes women in official public leadership roles - as well artists, organizers, caregivers, and educators taking the lead in their families and communities. We will welcome candidates for public office and those already serving in public roles.

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Show up to lift each other up! We'll talk about the challenges we face in our rural communities - share encouraging stories - and spark new connections.

When:

Monday, June 22nd, 5-7PM

Where:

The gathering will be held in an accessible location in rural Aitkin County. Location details will be shared with those who RSVP after a security screening.

Bring:

A group meal will be provided with vegetarian and non-dairy / gluten free options. * * Dessert will be potluck style, so bring a treat to share if you wish! * *

Also feel free to bring information about your grassroots group / organization / campaign / or community issue - we'll have a "power potluck" table where we can swap info, artwork, and ideas!

Who:

This gathering is open to women leaders, organizers, or supporters of other women leaders and organizers - who live, work, or have a connection in our north central / northeast MN region. If you have questions, you can email GoodTroubleAitkinCounty@gmail.com