Speaker and Breakout Presentation Handouts and PowerPoints
From August 12, 13, 14th 2025 Conference
*Please note paper copies of handouts or PowerPoints will not be available at the conference they can be accessed here as needed to reference at the conference and printed on your own. Items will stay posted after the conference to come back and review in the future. Links will be updated as received.
1. Completing the Cycle of Trauma with Somatic Healing & Herbal- Allies Rachel Rogers and Melanie Anderson- Richwood Room
PowerPoint Presentation Link Healing Bridge
2. Harmony in Child Rearing- Native American Parenting Program (NAPPs) - Sue Heisler- Richwood Room
None Provided at this time
1. Opening Keynote Wednesday, August 13th- Casey Gwinn J.D. Esq.-Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Heals Trauma - Main Event Center:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Alliance for Hope International
2. Keynote afternoon of Wednesday, August 13th- Kathy Magnusson, M.Ed. -The HEART Approach: Transforming Stress into Strength
- Main Event Center:
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3. Opening Keynote Thursday, August 14th- Dr. Anton Treuer, Ph.D. -Healthy Brains and Happy Kids: The Connection Between Positive Cultural Identity Development and Resiliency
- Main Event Center:
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4. Closing Keynote Thursday, August 14th- Dr. Sheila Sweeney, Ph.D., LICSW -Unapologetic Wellness for All: Doing the Work
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Day 1 August 13th 2025 AM Breakout Sessions 10:45am- 12:15pm Handout Links
Stress Under Control: Strategies for Wellbeing- Kathy Magnusson (Speaker presenting a PM Keynote session)- Richwood Room:
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The Role of Nature-based and Adventure Education in Happiness and Wellbeing- Mark H. Zmudy- *Session repeated day 1 PM session- Pine Point Room:
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Calming the Storm: Evidence-based Strategies to Reduce and Address Toddler Aggression- Raelene Ostberg- Roy Lake Room:
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Growing Together Makes a Difference: Practical Strategies to Promote Social and Emotional Development for All- Linsey McMurrin, Peacemaker Resources- Waubun Room:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Peacemaker Resources Org.
Well-being at Work: Emotional Care- Jamie Bonczyk- Callaway Room:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Greater Twin Cities United Way- 80x3 Resilient from the Start
Early Warning Signs of Mental Illness in Children & Adolescents for Professionals-NAMI, National Alliance on Mental Illness Minnesota- Beth Lovre- Naytahwaush Room:
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Day 1 August 14th 2024, PM Breakout Sessions 1:45 - 3:15pm Handout Links
Hope Rising: How the Science of HOPE Can Change Your Life- Casey Gwinn (Speaker presenting an AM Keynote session) - Richwood Room:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Alliance for Hope International
Powerful Play- Katie Ganoe- *Session repeated Day 2 PM- Callaway Room:
Handout #1 Powerful Play Handouts
Handout #3 Environment Checklist
Handout #7 MN ECIPs (MN Early Childhood Indicators of Progress)
Working with Challenging Behaviors: Addressing Persistent Difficult Behaviors with Helpful Positive Discipline Tools that Work!- Raelene Ostberg- Roy Lake Room:
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The Role of Nature-based and Adventure Education in Happiness and Wellbeing- Mark H. Zmudy- *Repeat Session from Day 1 AM- Pine Point Room:
None Provided at this time
Working for Kids: How Experience Shapes the Developing Brain- Laura Lamb- Naytahwaush Room:
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Indigenous Education for All – Implementing White Earth History, Culture and Teachings into the Minnesota Education System- Taylor Soyring & Aleisha Fox- Waubun Room:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Indigenous Education for All Minnesota Department of Education
Day 2 Breakout Sessions August 15th 2024 10:30am- 12:00pm Handout Links
The Cultural Toolbox: Traditional Ojibwe Living in the Modern World- Anton Treuer- (Speaker presenting an AM Keynote session)- Richwood Room:
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Unapologetic Wellness for All: Empowering Ourselves and Our Communities Workshop- Dr. Sheila Sweeney- (Speaker presenting a PM Keynote session)- Roy Lake Room:
Word Dances: Poetry in Motion- Katie Bruckbauer- Waubun Room:
None Provided at this time
Early Childhood Education and Ojibwe Language Development- Wayne Somes- Naytahwaush Room:
Presentation PowerPoint with Links
Powerful Play- Katie Ganoe- *Repeat Session from Day 1 PM- Callaway Room:
Handout #1 Powerful Play Handouts- Play Plan
Handout #1 Powerful Play Handouts
Handout #3 Environment Checklist
Handout #7 MN ECIPs (MN Early Childhood Indicators of Progress)
Empowerment Through Understanding: Exploring the Trauma-Informed Care Section of the Knowledge and Competency Framework and its Impact on Executive Functioning- Jamie Bonczyk- Pine Point Room:
None Provided at this time
Web Link- Greater Twin Cities United Way- 80x3 Resilient from the Start
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