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Data-driven – We carefully study our communities to understand their realities and look to proven methods to guide the initiative.We maintain a big picture focus and take action to help our communities move the vision toward reality. Catalytic – We provide a space for the impetus to create sustainable change.We bring our whole selves to discussions and are willing to have challenging conversations to ensure all viewpoints are at the table. Representative – We strive to be reflective of the diversity of different cultures, racial and ethnic backgrounds, faiths, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and communities across all seven counties of northeast Minnesota.Through authenticity and trust, we unite to build a central hub and space for holding and healing that reflects our strengths, fosters understanding, and creates an enduring support network across the region.Ĭharges: We are representative, catalytic, and data-driven: We build relationships through open dialogue and self-disclosure to ensure all stories are illuminated and heard.
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Vision: The Welcoming Community Advisory Committee builds conditions to address systemic barriers and create a genuine sense of belonging for all in northeast Minnesota. Northspan’s Welcoming Community program is guided by a 32-person advisory committee with over 50% representation from underrepresented communities.
