Since this training does not have external funding, we ask that you pay the suggested tuition. If you are facing financial hardship, please make a donation of $5 or more. However, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.

Introduction to Talking Circles for Building Community Trust and Peace (Intro to TC)

This 2-hour online training teaches the basic philosophy, principles, vocabulary, and practices of the Indigenous talking circle process for virtual and in-person applications. Since ancient times many Indigenous communities have utilized the talking circle process for community building, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict transformation. It is designed for those wanting to work with others to build trust and peace within their spheres of influence. This training is for everyone: laypeople, paraprofessionals, and licensed professionals. Everyone from everywhere is welcome to join us.

Training Facilitators:

Crixell Shell, MS, Certified STAR Trainer, Coming to the Table Racial Healing Talking Circles Trainer and Facilitator, Rule 114 Community Mediator, Assistant Executive Director, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute

Donna Minter, PhD, LP, Certified STAR Trainer and Talking Circle Trainer and Facilitator with USA and international experience, Neuropsychologist, Clinical Psychologist, and Forensic Psychology Examiner, Founder and Executive Director, Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute

Training objectives: 1. Learn the history, philosophy, principles, and practices of the talking circle process. 2. Learn vocabulary and online and in-person applications of talking circles. 3. Experience and practice the talking circle process with others.

For licensed Minnesota social workers, teachers, and nurses who want 2 hours of continuing education (CE) for Intro to TC, choose the registration option that includes the $50 tuition + $25 CE fee. If you're a social worker, nurse, or teacher licensed in another state, please contact your state's professional board to determine if they have a reciprocal CE relationship with Minnesota.

If you wish to receive a Certificate of Completion for this training, please register with the option to pay the training fee and CE fee. Otherwise, the post-training email that you receive soon after the training is complete will serve as confirmation that you attended this training. We are unable to provide a Certificate of Completion without payment.

Please note: After you complete your Eventbrite registration, the day before the training and the morning of the training, our Communications Coordinator, Gemma Eissa we'll email you PDF handouts in preparation for this training and the Zoom video conferencing online training link. Please check your Spam folder for an email from gemma@mnpeace.org if you cannot find these pre-training emails in your Inbox.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for this training, less a $30 administrative fee, will be given if written cancellation is received from the registrant at least 48 hours prior to the training. No tuition refund is offered after 48 hours prior to the training. Transfer of tuition to another online training is granted if written request is received at least 24 hours before the day of this training. Refunds or transfers are not available for no-shows. There is high demand for this training. If you realize you cannot attend, please contact us immediately at info@mnpeace.org to let us know. This will open your spot to another attendee. Thanks!

MN Peacebuilding depends on people just like you to provide financial support for our racial and economic equity community education programs. If you have financial resources, please make a single or monthly recurring donation here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Minnesota-Peacebuilding-Leadership-Institute

This training and all of Peacebuilding's trainings are available by contract arrangement for community groups, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and state and federal agencies.