While authoritarians continue to target Minnesota, particularly immigrant, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ Minnesotans, we must continue to step into our shared values of courage, care, and community. We know that we care for us and we keep us safe.

Join us on Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. in Fridley for a free Nonviolent Direct Action Training for the pro-immigrant, pro-labor, pro-democracy movement! (Donations welcome on-site.)

Whether you have never joined a direct action, or you've planned one, this hands-on training is for you -- and just in time for No Kings 3 on Saturday, March 28! Together, we will:

• Build or hone key hands-on skills for safe, fun, and effective direct actions.

• Learn what makes a protest or direct action successful (or not).

• Join a breakout session to dig into an action role -- marshaling, protest safety, direct action energy, or patrolling!

• Connect with fellow community members who are committed to safe, joyful resistance.

Breakout sessions include:

• Marshaling: We keep us safe! Learn how protest organizers think about moving crowds for maximum impact, navigate traffic on the roads, and de-escalate tough situations. Note: We expect to have several tracks, including one for beginners and one for experienced marshals who want to deepen their skills!
• Patrol: Uncertain exactly what to do when you see federal law enforcement? Forget all the training when you get on scene? The patrol breakout will give you practice scenarios to respond to in real time so you can feel more confident in the moment.
• Protest Safety: Want to learn how to keep yourself safe at a protest or direct action? Join the Minnesota 50501 Medic Team to cover topics like chemical decontamination, varieties of chemical irritants, and how to pack your own first aid kit.
• Protest Songs and Direct Action Energy: Direct actions are most successful when participants are united and have shared energy for the event. Singing makes our messaging "sticky" and always is a solid viral video moment for the news-- it keeps the energy high, joyful, courageous and contagious. Learn to energize the crowd to challenge authoritarianism, stand up to ICE and hold space through collective voice!

Abundant snacks and beverages will be provided for folks across dietary needs.

If you are looking to participate only in a marshaling breakout training in preparation for No Kings 3, please select the "Marshal Training Only" box in the registration form and select "Marshaling" as your Action Role Breakout. The marshal trainings will begin promptly at 3:25 p.m. Please arrive between 3:00 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. to check-in and find the correct training room.