Remembering Resilience

01/21/2026

Over the past year, we worked in collaboration with partners at Blue Cross Blue Shield MN and Evology to update the Remembering Resilience website. Now it’s even easier to find access to the podcast episodes, conversation guides, and other community resources shared on the website. Check out the updates:

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12/29/2025

ICYMI, Linsey McMurrin (of Peacemaker Resources) and Anna VonRueden and Brittany Seidel (of FamilyWise) spent time earlier this month at the Annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse in Bemidji. In partnership with Hubbard Broadcasting and the Bemidji Area United Way, the event raised awareness and funds to support kids and families in Beltrami County and beyond!

12/28/2025

Join us Monday for some time together, to listen, learn, and discuss how we’ve been impacted by our experiences, and to support each other in community. ❤️‍🩹

Boozhoo everyone!

On behalf of the Tribal NEAR Science and Community Wisdom team, we hope that the end of the year and holiday season is gentle for you. As we move through Winter Solstice and look forward to the light of the coming year, we want to offer community and support in a good way.

We will be leading an Understanding NEAR Science ONLINE workshop on Monday, December 29th from 1pm-3pm. While we understand many of us find ourselves in a busy season, we also know in our own journeys how important it is to find opportunities for connection, learning and community in these times as well!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/6DEqNTpG6ojNX4cp6

We will do a brief overview of the content around brain science, understanding how we have been impacted by what has happened in our lives and of those that have come before us, and then have ample time for connection and reflection about all of the protective factors, buffers, and good things we have in our lives and communities that help support us through it all.

Please consider joining us for this two hour session, and please share with others in our tribal communities and with partners who support our communities.

We will also be announcing plans for 2026 about how we can continue these important conversations and stay connected as well.

Miigwech and take care, to all of our relatives and community!

12/24/2025

In this season of gratitude and giving, there is so much we are thankful for. Finding gratitude and hope is particularly important in challenging times. In a recent blog post, FamilyWise CEO Ann Gaasch shared a meaningful gratitude practice called "The Gratitude Game" that you can try on your own, with colleagues, or with family and friends. Read the post to learn more:

As we enter the season of gratitude and giving, I have been thinking about a gratitude practice introduced to our ...

12/22/2025

Boozhoo everyone!

On behalf of the Tribal NEAR Science and Community Wisdom team, we hope that the end of the year and holiday season is gentle for you. As we move through Winter Solstice and look forward to the light of the coming year, we want to offer community and support in a good way.

We will be leading an Understanding NEAR Science ONLINE workshop on Monday, December 29th from 1pm-3pm. While we understand many of us find ourselves in a busy season, we also know in our own journeys how important it is to find opportunities for connection, learning and community in these times as well!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/6DEqNTpG6ojNX4cp6

We will do a brief overview of the content around brain science, understanding how we have been impacted by what has happened in our lives and of those that have come before us, and then have ample time for connection and reflection about all of the protective factors, buffers, and good things we have in our lives and communities that help support us through it all.

Please consider joining us for this two hour session, and please share with others in our tribal communities and with partners who support our communities.

We will also be announcing plans for 2026 about how we can continue these important conversations and stay connected as well.

Miigwech and take care, to all of our relatives and community!

12/17/2025

Last month, the team came together for a focus group and reflected on all that we have accomplished over the past year of the Tribal NEAR Science and Community Wisdom Project. It was particularly exciting to have a graphic notetaker join us, and we are so grateful for the beautiful artwork that she created from our conversation!

12/04/2025

Today is the first day of the annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse! For over 30 years the event has raised awareness and funds for initiatives that strengthen families in Northcentral Minnesota. For those living in the Bemidji area, listen in this afternoon to hear an interview with Peacemaker Resources about the Tribal NEAR Science and Community Wisdom Project! Learn more and donate at: https://radiothon.info/

TODAY is the 37th annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse!💙
When we show up to support parents and children in our communities, child abuse is 100% preventable. Here are ways you can help build safe and strong families in your community today:

-Donate today by texting PREVENT to 26989 or by visiting https://radiothon.info/.

-Tune in to KZY 95.5, Z99 (99.1), or KB101 (101.0) radio stations for the live Radiothon broadcast and call-in to make a pledge

11/20/2025

Native American Heritage Month is an invitation to learn more about Indigenous communities. If you missed it, take time to listen to MPR's conversation last month about celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. The conversation features MPR's Native News team, and Linsey McMurrin joins the call to highlight the Remembering Resilience podcasts!

MPR News editor and guest host Leah Lemm celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day with reporters who are part of our Native News team. Leah and her guests talk about how they cover Native communities, tribal nations and people, all around Minnesota every day.

11/04/2025

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate Indigenous cultures and traditions. If you haven’t already, check out our Remembering Resilience podcast series this month to explore concepts related to resilience and healing in Indigenous communities and cultures:

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10/13/2025

Today is Indigenous People's Day! Looking for ways to celebrate the cultures and histories of Native American people today? There are activities taking place across the state! Learn about activities taking place in the community and how to celebrate at home with your family:

12 Ways Observe Indigenous Peoples Day in the Twin Cities October 2, 2025 / Fall, Holidays / By Joy Peters / 7 Comments / 8 minutes of reading Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday October 13, 2025. In 2019, Governor Walz officially proclaimed the second Monday in October “Indigenous Peoples Day” in ...

10/08/2025

Want to learn more about how childhood adversity and resilience impact our lives and the health of our communities? Join Us on October 11th for a free presentation hosted by the Montessori American Indian Childcare Center. The presentation will take place from 12-3pm at Harding High School. Learn more and register:

This presentation shares key findings from research about the impacts of childhood adversity on wellbeing and strategies to build resilience

08/05/2025

We are excited to be offering a virtual presentation on NEAR Science topics (Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience) in partnership with Foster Adopt Minnesota! The workshop will take place from 1-3pm on Wednesday, August 20th. Learn more and register at