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but here are some of the highlights: • The establishment and celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day In the City of Grand Paplds, the P oolnrinn forwhich was passed unanimously by City Council In 2014 • The ceremonial raisins of the Leech Lake Tribal Has at the County Courthouse and Chamber of Commerce buildings. • Collaboration to reduce barriers for Native American teachers and to ensure the accurate and respectful Inclusion of Native American history In school curriculum. • Hosting of community film screenings and discussions, Including the films Deciderd Dodiling Baileys Stories from Srovions of Historical TThe Doctrine of Discovery: Unmasking the Domination Code, Reellnim, Indian Horse, and Neither vzolf Nor Dog_ • Participation of over 100 people from 12 different organizations (including all of the Grand Paplds Police Department), In Anlshlnaabe Worldvlew Training cohorts_ 31A days of Immersive training taught by Red Lake Nation Elder Renee Gurneau. • Establishment of eiidaaiimomaca - vhe Brine, the M-,v an active Detector group with current, local news from Indian Country, as well as Information on cultural vents, training and volunteer opportunities and resources. • Bringingthe Why Treaties Matter exhibltto 22 sites across the region • Support for the youthleddevelopment and construction of Mlklnaak Park an accessible and culturally significant playground In the community of Ball Club. The Circle of Neding's accomplishments are impressive, and they did not come easily. The workwas built on the foundation of trust, and that trustwas built by ongoing honest dialogue, by humility and a willingness to learn, and by people showing up In ways that valued and supported community members and their goals. Not once, not twice, but over and over again -Thankyoa to Noreen Headed and Becky LaPlantforsharing aboa¢he Circle ofHealing. 33