This free presentation is hosted by the Montessori American Indian Childcare Center and sponsored by the Tribal N.E.A.R. and Community Wisdom Project, which involves a partnership with Peacemaker Resources and FamilyWise Services. Funding for this project is provided by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota.

Join us for this Understanding NEAR Science*: Building Self-Healing Communities presentation to learn how childhood adversity impacts our lives, the lives of our children, and the health of our communities. This presentation represents a paradigm shift in human understanding of individual and societal health and well-being. This presentation highlights key findings from the fields of neurobiology, epigenetics, epidemiology, and resilience research, demonstrating the impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on health and well-being and offering strategies to build resilience.

The goal of this presentation is to build a common language and understanding about NEAR Science as a starting point. All are welcome, and we encourage diverse cultural and identity groups to attend this presentation. Each of us hold wisdom to create healthier communities, and attendees are encouraged to think about how this information can be applied within their own family, work life, and community.

Participants will receive 2 Develop Learning/Social Work hours.

*NEAR Science stands for Neurobiology, Epigenetics, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and Resilience research.

Understanding NEAR Science: Building Self-Healing Communities Presentation